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The weekend is here, and so is the list of the top OTT release of this week. The top shows on the list are Guardians of the Galaxy, Dayaa, The Hunt for Veerappan, etc. The detailed list consists of some more shows and movies of different genres.

Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a defamation case, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday said he had stated earlier that the conviction was unwarranted and rued that «court procedures are used for political agendas».Gandhi on Friday got a huge relief from the Supreme Court after it stayed his conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his Modi surname remark and paved the way for his reinstatement as a Lok Sabha MP. The stay which will also enable Gandhi, 53, to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was given on the grounds the the trial court in Surat in Gujarat failed to explain why he deserved the maximum two-year punishment upon his conviction that led to his disqualification from the Lower House of Parliament.

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight escalated into an explosive brawl, involving both fighters' security teams and resulting in multiple punches being thrown. The incident occurred just moments after Jake and Nate engaged in a heated exchange during their media event at the American Airlines Center. As the two fighters faced off on stage, tensions reached a boiling point, leading to a massive scuffle that caught everyone off guard. It appears that Nate Diaz exchanged words with Jake's manager, Nakisa Bidarian, which triggered the chaos. Jake Paul's security team immediately intervened, escalating the situation even further. The fight between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz is scheduled to take place tonight, and the heated confrontation at the press conference only adds to the anticipation surrounding the event.

SoftBank is suing social app IRL for fraud related to fake user base and growth, asking $150 million in damages. In May 2021, SoftBank paid $150 million to purchase IRL shares based on IRL's valuation at $1 billion.

X Corp (formerly Twitter) will not be able to pay verified creators on time as part of its ad revenue-sharing programme, saying it is currently flooded with requests for payments. In an update, the X Support account said that since its "Ads Revenue Sharing" programme is so popular, «We need a bit more time to review everything for the next payout». «The volume of people signing up for revenue sharing has exceeded our expectations,» said the social media platform.

Amazon Prime Video has announced the release of a new film Red, White & Royal Blue on 11 August. The American romantic comedy film directed by Matthew Lopez, is based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston. The film stars Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine as the son of the President of the United States and a British prince, respectively, who fall in love.

Vijay Subramaniam, Group CEO and Founder, Collective Artists Network, told ET Online. The creator space presents a significant business opportunity as creators become an effective tool for brands to connect with their target audiences in an authentic manner, he said.

If you can trust them with your money, it shows how connected society has become with them. With millions of digital creators scattered worldwide, the reach of their influence is undeniable.

Elon Musk's X previously known as Twitter has taken over yet another account on the social media platform claiming that the account is affiliated with the company while offering the users some alternative The user Jeremy Vaught informed that he had created the account with user id @music on Twitter and had been running it for the last 16 years but the social media giant suddenly took the user id from him and offered him some alternatives in an email correspondence. In an email to the user @jeremyvaught, X wrote, “ The user handle associated with account @Music will be affiliated with X Corp.

Twitchtrackers, Cenat tops the list of the of the most-subscribed streamer on the platform. Speaking of his YouTube channel, he has about 4.01 million subscribers with channel on his own name wherein he posts daily life and comedy vlogs. His 299 YouTube videos have amassed more than 276 million (27.6 core) views among them.

Madras High Court has dismissed 14 of the 16 pleas filed by Indian startups against Google's app billing policy, ruling that it was a matter falling under the jurisdiction of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The court decision leaves many of the companies, including Matrimony.com, Shadi.com and Unacademy, without the protection of the interim injunction from the court that had prevented Google from delisting their apps from its App Store. The companies had approached the high court after Google asked them to either adopt the company’s mandated billing route or risk being removed from its Play Store.

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X owner Elon Musk was seen in a strange and slightly chaotic live video on the platform on Friday. In the live streamed video, Elon Musk could be seen doing biceps curls to entertain his colleagues.

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, innovative projects continuously emerge to disrupt the status quo and offer new solutions for the challenges faced by Web3 businesses. 

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta is keeping its promise to block news content in Canada on its platforms in response to a new law that requires tech giants to pay publishers for linking to or otherwise repurposing their content online

Heavy rain and high water levels in China's northeastern rivers are threatening cities downstream, prompting the evacuation of thousands

Months into the fallout from a damning short-selling report, shares for corporate raider and activist investor Carl Icahn’s conglomerate Icahn Enterprises plunged Friday after the firm halved its quarterly dividend

InQubeta (QUBE) is rapidly garnering attention in the dynamic crypto space thanks to its outstanding presale performance. This surge has caught the eye of industry experts, who now speculate that the project may surpass the achievements of Cardano (ADA) and other crypto giants. The excitement surrounding QUBE's presale is a testament to its captivating features, attracting attention from new and seasoned investors. 

mental health of young people. Chinese parents who have struggled to keep their children away from screens are looking forward to the change. “It would be great if there was a way to force him not to spend so much time online," Wang Yuefang, a shift manager at a textile factory in the southern manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, said of her 13-year-old son.

NEW DELHI : The Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed 14 of 16 petitions against Alphabet Inc.’s Google for its in-app payment billing policy on the Play Store mobile app marketplace. Responding to appeals by startups such as Bharat Matrimony, audiobook platform Pratilipi, and ed-tech platform Unacademy, the high court ruled that the issue falls under the jurisdiction of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), and as such, any decision taken by the antitrust watchdog will be binding upon all parties.

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI : Foreign holidays, gold coins, travel vouchers, and cash incentives are some of the perks consumer electronic brands and retailers are offering store promoters and retail staff this festive season to accelerate sales. “We are doubling the incentives for our staff and also the brand promoters who work in the store. The brands are also expected to roll out higher incentives this festive season which can range from electronic goods to holiday packages," said Nikunj Patel, president of All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA), Gujarat.