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OKX Ventures, the venture capital subsidiary of notable cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology firm OKX, declared its involvement in the Series B funding phase of Celestia Lab today. Celestia stands as the pioneering modular blockchain network which allows developers to utilize its platform as a foundational layer for consensus and data processes. Post this, developers have the liberty to select a virtual machine, such as Ethereum, Solana, or zero-knowledge roll-ups among other compatible smart contract execution layers, to create and launch their distinct blockchain networks. This notion diverges from the earlier blockchain infrastructure generations where Layer-1 chains were responsible for consensus, data operations, and execution collectively, a setup referred to as 'monolithic' by Celestia.

On October 15, 2023, the Solana Foundation announced a significant partnership with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Crypto Centre, aiming to bolster the Web3 sector in Dubai—a recognized global hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovations. This alliance is expected to foster a conducive environment for member companies and developers at the DMCC Crypto Centre, enabling them to expand their projects both technically and business-wise.

Siddaramaiah on Sunday continued his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Centre of not releasing grants for 61 centrally sponsored schemes in Karnataka in the past six months since Congress came to power. These schemes fell across 23 departments, the CM said in a series of posts on social media platform X, while questioning the PM if these welfare schemes had become a burden on the Centre. Siddaramaiah suspected the Centre was taking revenge on Karnataka for voting in a Congress regime. The BJP national president JP Nadda had threatened voters during the election campaign that the Centre would stop funds if the BJP was not re-elected, the CM claimed and wondered if the Centre was actually implementing this threat. The delay in release of grants, the CM added, had landed eligible beneficiaries in trouble.

Netanyahu Sunday retracted and apologized for a post on platform X (formerly known as Twitter), in which he took a jab at his intelligence chiefs saying they never warned him that Hamas was planning its wide-scale attack on October 7, 2023, reported Reuters. "At no time and no stage was a warning given to Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding war intentions of Hamas. On the contrary, all security officials, including the head of army intelligence and the head of the Shin Bet, estimated that Hamas was deterred and interested in an arrangement," Netanyahu had said in his post on X, (around 2300 GMT on Saturday).

The Nifty 50 index settled 1.01% higher at 19,047, while the S&P BSE Sensex rose 1.01% to close at 63,782. Here's how analysts read the market pulse: «On the weekly charts, we can observe that the Nifty has respected the support zone of 18800 – 18925 where multiple support parameters in the form of the 40 week average and a crucial Fibonacci retracement level was placed. Thus, going ahead the Nifty can consolidate within 18800 – 19200 before resuming the next leg of the fall.

Israel-Gaza war LIVE Updates His comments caused a huge political uproar and also led to a rift within his war cabinet. After drawing criticism for not taking responsibility for the intelligence and operational failures surrounding the Hamas attack, Netanyahu deleted the tweet on social media platform X at 1 a.m.

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PTI. The report stated that flight problems accounted for 41.9 percent of complaints, followed by baggage at 19.9 percent and refunds at 15.4 percent. The report further mentioned that 242 complaints out of 246 complaints have been addressed.

Marico Group Chairman Harsh Mariwala has shared his views on the X platform. According to Mariwala, it is an undeniable fact that hard work is the backbone of success but, "It is not about the hours clocked in. It's about the quality and passion one brings to those hours".

ARN Media has been “opportunistic” and chosen the “absolute cyclical low” in the media market to launch a surprise takeover offer if its main rival, Southern Cross Austereo, the target’s chairman says.

Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday said 'Mera Yuva Bharat' will be launched on October 31 to commemorate Sardar Patel's birth anniversary. Commenting on the launch, PM Modi said that the country's youth can actively participate in different nation-building projects through 'Mera Yuva Bharat' (MYBharat).

China has stepped up efforts to pitch itself as a neutral broker for Mideast peace. China's top diplomat called his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts Monday, urging restraint. A Chinese envoy is traveling in the Middle East, pledging to help avert a wider war. At the United Nations on Wednesday, China vetoed a resolution on the war that did not call for a cease-fire.

There’s little sign Phil King is slowing down in his push to expand funds under management, with the Regal Partners investor in advanced talks to buy PM Capital, the funds house operated by Paul Moore.

Manipur government announced that no one shall or attempt to make any deliberate efforts to follow or enforce any illegal declaration of holiday on every Friday except for those Fridays which are general holidays. The state government stated, “The State Government has reportedly learnt from reliable sources about a public reminder by Joint Students' Body (reportedly based at Churachandpur District) which has allegedly been spreading the contents of the said reminder through different media including social media platform like different WhatsApp Groups etc. and the content therein mentioned about public for adoption of resolution for observing every Friday as a holiday by all institutions of Government of Manipur including the offices of the DCs/SPs/ ZEO/ADC's, government schools / colleges in the town of Churachandpur, which is totally illegal.” He added, “Whereas, the State Government views the matter very seriously with utmost sensitivity as the same act is illegal and the notice so issued is without any Authority.

Elon Musk said on Saturday that SpaceX's Starlink will support communication links in Gaza with «internationally recognized aid organizations», prompting Israel's communication minister to say Israel would fight the move. Musk said in a post on social media platform X that it was not clear who has authority for ground links in Gaza, but we do know that «no terminal has requested a connection in that area».

ETV Bharat. Vikram in a post on social media platform X (formerly twitter) shared the update about theatrical and teaser release.

Bumble from her phone. This is the fourth dating app—after Coffee Meets Bagel, Hinge and The League—that she has given up on in as many years. “If you ever decide to do an anti-dating apps campaign, I’ll be more than happy to share horror stories,” she told a professional matchmaker after hitting Uninstall. Manisha, 35, is a media entrepreneur from Delhi, who has had a range of unpleasant and disturbing experiences while trying to find a romantic companion through these apps. Being ghosted, catfished and lied to about age is a routine affair on these platforms, as is receiving unsolicited messages and pictures. “I’ve even had someone casually bring up their money laundering charges on the first phone call,” she says. “Dating apps are a high-effort and low-reward game,” Manisha concludes.

Spy x Family" Season 2 aired on October 28, 2023, unraveling secrets of the organization Yor was affiliated with. The climax of this episode introduces Yor to a new assignment, setting the stage for a thrilling segment from the manga to be adapted in upcoming episodes.

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has encountered a significant rule change, turning this much-discussed event into a professional bout.

Some observers on social media quickly dismissed it as an «AI-generated fake» — created using artificial intelligence tools that can produce photorealistic images with a few clicks.