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BJP on Monday attacked the AAP government over the arrest of a WCD department officer on charges of raping a minor and demanded resignation of minister Kailash Gahlot, claiming the accused worked as his OSD when he was heading the department. No immediate reaction was available from Gahlot over the issue. «The officer charged with raping a minor was serving as the OSD to the Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD).

'Netflex Your OTT Muscles', by V Sridhar, Rohit Prasad and Mansi Kedia. In the piece, the authors argued that OTTs that are large traffic generators (LTGs) should pay a fee to telecom companies for the capex investment they make to support the traffic generated by OTT video services. The arguments to justify this, unfortunately, included various alternative facts and some misplaced theories, and are flawed for several reasons. Customers are paying telcos data charges for watching OTT platforms. Isn't the value of the telecom service linked to the demand for OTT apps, and if these are taken off, would customers stick to a particular network? OTTs are being told that the fee is a fair share of the capex investment in the network.

Prime Video, whose audience bases are large, users are slightly more sophisticated and can make payments on websites. On the other hand, in case of smaller apps, users may be afraid of scams," Swathi Girimaji, partner at Bharucha & Partners, said. CCI, which is known for its swift regulatory actions, had held Google accountable several times in the past, she added.

Meta Platforms plans to launch a web version of microblogging app Threads early this week, the biggest new feature to be introduced on its competitor to Elon Musk’s X. The desktop version would address one of the biggest of a long wish list of features users have sought for Threads. The text-first social-media app appeared on track to be a smash hit out of the gate when Meta launched a bare-bones version in early July, but use of it has plunged in recent weeks.

(Reuters) -Meta Platforms is set to roll out the web version on its new text-first social media platform Threads, hoping to gain an edge over X, formerly Twitter, as the initial surge in users waned.

Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com this year have embarked on campaigns to promote low-price goods to cater to penny-pinching shoppers through new services and incentives for merchants. In May, Alibaba’s flagship platform Taobao launched “Taobao Good Price" within the app where users can buy low-price merchandise such as butter cookies for 40 cents a box and rubber gloves for 14 cents a pair. During this year’s June 18 Shopping Festival, an annual e-commerce event, Taobao required merchants to offer at least a 10% discount for the goods they were selling and gave priority to merchandise at lower prices or with steeper discounts.

One Piece Chapter 1091 is scheduled to be released on Monday, September 4, 2023, at 12 am (JST). Following Chapter 1090, which marked the series' comeback from the Weekly Shonen Jump break for the Obon holiday, Chapter 1091 will entail an additional one-week hiatus. Regrettably, as of the current moment, there is no confirmed spoiler information available for One Piece Chapter 1091.

One of the fundamentals of launching an NFT collection is choosing where you’ll mint it to reach the moon. If everyone is choosing the Ethereum and Solana blockchain to mint their collection, does it mean it’s good for your collection too? Sometimes, less saturated blockchains like Ripple, Tezos and Polygon can turn out to be a blue ocean for your collections. 

BRICS group of countries starts on Tuesday in South Africa, the only add-on member of what began as a quartet of Brazil, Russia, India and China, which formed the original ‘BRIC’ coined by Goldman Sachs two decades ago by clubbing together hot emerging markets for global investors to bet on. Such summitry has been a regular feature since 2009, and its most notable achievement has been the Shanghai-based New Development Bank set up by the group as a multilateral lender, an alternative to the West-led World Bank and International Monetary Fund. What’s new is the context: a geopolitical upheaval is underway in the post-Ukraine-war world.

Justin Trudeau on Monday blasted Meta for banning domestic news from its platforms as wildfires rage, saying up-to-date information during a crisis is crucial. «Facebook is putting corporate profits ahead of people's safety,» he told a televised news conference in the Atlantic province of Prince Edward Island, saying the company's actions were «inconceivable.» Trudeau's comments represent the latest government attack on Meta, which this month started blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms for all users in Canada in response to a new law requiring internet giants to pay for news articles. Federal Liberal cabinet ministers last week described the ban as reckless and irresponsible.

Cardano (ADA) stands as a smart-contract platform featuring an open-source architecture built in layers. Similar to SEI, Cardano harnesses the capabilities of Proof of Stake (PoS), prominently showcased through its Ouroboros protocol. Cardano is positioned to delve into pivotal areas such as blockchain infrastructure and regulatory dynamics.

“Desh Kya Chahta hai aur Bharat ka Bharosa kin par Hai!" India’s leading consumer data intelligence company, Axis My India, today announced that it is building a one-of-a-kind platform leveraging Google technology that aims to bring about a step change in people’s awareness, accessibility, and utilization of a slew of services. These include Government social welfare schemes, basic day-to-day amenities, employment opportunities, and healthcare benefits, and has the potential to benefit up to 250 million Indian households across the country.Built on Google Cloud’s scalable and secure infrastructure, Axis My India’s People Empowerment Platform (PEP) application will use Google Cloud’s generative AI (GenAI) technology to provide relevant information about government schemes and desired communication/content to citizens based on their individual and family needs.

Pepe Coin: Pepe Coin is a meme-based cryptocurrency that was inspired by the famous Pepe the Frog character. Pepe Coin aims to create a fun and engaging community of crypto enthusiasts who share memes, jokes, and tips. Pepe Coin has a loyal fan base that supports the project and its development.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians" is set to receive its own adaptation on the Disney+ streaming platform, as per reports. The beloved five-book fantasy series was penned by author Rick Riordan, who will take on the role of producer for the upcoming television series. Disney+ officially acquired the series, which had been hinted at back in 2020, but it wasn't until nearly two years later that Rick himself confirmed the news through a tweet. Audiences will have the chance to witness the adventures of Percy and his companions, Grover and Annabeth, as they grapple with newfound abilities intertwined with the deities of Greek mythology. Here's a comprehensive rundown of what you should know about Disney+'s adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Paytm on Monday said it is investing in AI to build an Artificial General Intelligence software stack. In the annual report for FY23, the company's CEO Vijay Shekar Sharma said Paytm pioneered mobile payments in India and led mass adoption with innovations like QR Codes and Soundbox. He said Paytm’s next contribution will be small mobile credit with high credit quality and fully compliant with the regulators guidelines.

Mithun Sacheti founded online jewellery selling platform CaratLane in 2008 along with Srinivasa Gopalan. On Saturday, he scored one of the most successful exits by an Indian consumer internet entrepreneur when he sold his 27% stake to watchmaker Titan for Rs 4,621 crore. Sacheti, 44, first brought the Tata group company in as a shareholder in 2016, when an existing investor, New York-based investment fund Tiger Global, sold its 62% stake in CaratLane to Titan in a deal that valued the startup at Rs 536 crore.

Sei Network represents a layer-1 blockchain constructed using the Cosmos SDK framework, designed specifically for high-frequency trading applications, providing swifter transaction speeds compared to platforms like Solana. SEI is a coin that aims to create a decentralized ecosystem for social media influencers and content creators. SEI allows users to monetize their content, interact with their fans, and access various services and products.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is one of the most popular meme coins inspired by Dogecoin (DOGE). Shiba Inu features an image of a Shiba Inu dog as its logo. Shiba Inu claims to be an experiment in decentralized spontaneous community building.

Here we are presenting the 10 most reliable crypto projects in India currently, according to their ranking: 1. Trillioner Coin (TLC) 2. Bybit India 3.

Monday, August 21, April 2023  – Crypto prices might be dumping, but fantasy sports-focused gaming platform Battle Infinity’s IBAT token has risen 150% in the past seven days. 

The Ethereum price has slipped by a very slight 0.4% in the past 24 hours, with its move to $1,666 representing a 10% drop in the past week.