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Yamuna River here and then eating it, the police said on Monday, adding that the video of the incident went viral on social media platforms.  They informed that one fisherman was arrested after the cops took cognizance of a purported video of the incident. A complaint has been lodged by Chail Forest Ravindra Kumar on Monday, according to PTI reports.  Pipri SHO Shravan Kumar Singh said that a dolphin got trapped in a net when four fishermen from Naseerpur village were fishing in Yamuna on July 22 morning.

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₹8,233 crore) class action lawsuit initiated by over 1,500 app developers in the UK regarding its App Store fees. Apple's services division, which encompasses the App Store, has experienced substantial revenue growth in recent years, reaching approximately $20 billion ( ₹1.63 lakh crore) per quarter. However, the fees charged by Apple, ranging from 15% to 30%, to certain app makers for using their in-app payment system, have drawn criticism from app developers and become a focal point for antitrust regulators in various nations.

Elon Musk on Monday explained his decision to strip Twitter of its famous blue-bird logo as a move to remake the business into a broad platform for communications and financial transactions, a target he’s described as the everything app. “This is not simply a company renaming itself, but doing the same thing,” Musk said about the apparently spontaneous move over the weekend to crowdsource a logo from fans and adopt it as Twitter’s new insignia.

IPM) contracted for the first time in several months, reporting a lower growth of 4.5% in the month of June. As Covid cases continue to recede steeply, anti-infectives and respiratory segments also reported a de-growth, pulling the monthly growth down for June, according to data analytics platform IQVIA report. The Moving Annual Turnover (MAT) growth declined to 10.6% for the month of June from 11.3% in May.

Elon Musk has always managed to show her liking for the alphabet ‘X’. However, this time, Musk's obsession for ‘X’ can bring him at the centre of several lawsuits.  According to experts, companies including Meta and Microsoft already have intellectual property rights to the same letter. Moreover, the alphabet ‘X’ is so widely used and cited in trademarks that it would be rare for Twitter if it managed to transform into ‘X’ without any legal complications.  "There's a 100% chance that Twitter is going to get sued over this by somebody," trademark attorney Josh Gerben told Reuter's Blake Brittain.

Elon Musk's decision to rename Twitter as "X" could potentially face legal complications due to existing intellectual property rights held by other companies, including Meta and Microsoft, which also have trademarks associated with the letter "X." The widespread use and citation of the letter "X" in various trademarks make it susceptible to potential legal challenges. In the future, Twitter, now known as "X," might encounter issues defending its rebranded identity.

Pursari on the Badrinath National Highway was blocked due to debris on Tuesday, according to an official statement.Chamoli Police shared the visuals from the spot on social media platforms, showing a huge pile of debris on the road. Further, according to the police, the road was blocked near Navodaya Vidyalaya Peepalkoti on Badrinath National Highway owing to the pile-up of debris.

Investing.com — Stocks were rallying on Monday to kick off a new week of earnings reports, highlighted by big tech companies starting on Tuesday, and before the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday.

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Oxyzo Financial Services, which started as a purchase finance platform to support buyers transacting through B2B marketplace OfBusiness, has entered a new business, acting as an intermediary between lenders and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In partnership with a clutch of banks, non-banking lenders, corporate houses and family offices, it is placing close to $200 million (Rs 1,630 crore) of structured debt every month on a debt marketplace it has set up for SMEs to avail of funds. Oxyzo earns a commission for this service.

Netflix has unveiled the «My Netflix» tab, which is now available on iOS and may launch on Android in early August. It revolutionizes content discovery. Subscribers can quickly explore and play new TV series and movies added to Netflix's vast library. The tab serves as a one-stop destination for personalized recommendations, bypassing algorithm-driven suggestions. Accessible from mobile phones, «My Netflix» replaces the Downloads tab, enabling users to easily find and watch shows saved to their lists or in-progress series. Notifications and reminders ensure users never miss the latest episodes or unwatched favorites. Netflix emphasizes that users' interactions with the platform shape the content they encounter. By saving preferred genres or giving thumbs up to beloved series, subscribers will see more tailored suggestions on the «My Netflix» tab. This personalized approach aims to cater to diverse tastes and viewing preferences, enhancing the streaming experience. The introduction of «My Netflix» reflects Netflix's dedication to user-friendly features, adapting to the shifting landscape of TV consumption. As more viewers embrace mobile streaming, Netflix aims to make content discovery and playback seamless for its subscribers.

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has unveiled its highly anticipated line-up for the 48th edition, which is set to captivate audiences with a stellar array of films. However, there is a cloud of uncertainty as to whether the stars will grace the red carpets due to the ongoing writers and actors strikes. Among the films making their world premieres at this prestigious event are «Dumb Money,» a GameStop drama directed by Craig Gillespie, featuring the talented Paul Dano and Pete Davidson. Additionally, Ellen Kuras brings the war photographer Lee Miller to life in «Lee,» with the exceptional Kate Winslet in the lead role. Tony Goldwyn's «Ezra» showcases the brilliant Robert De Niro and Rose Byrne. This festival serves as a significant platform for Hollywood to showcase its fall films and hopeful award contenders. However, with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes causing uncertainty, Toronto organizers are closely monitoring the situation. The strikes have restricted actors and writers from promoting their films, which might result in a lack of A-listers and dampen the usual buzz surrounding the festival. TIFF has already announced that Taika Waititi's soccer comedy «Next Goal Wins» will kick off this year's festival, offering an exciting and diverse cinematic experience from September 7 to September 17.

Afeela, a Japanese joint venture company established by Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR (NYSE:HMC) and Sony (NYSE:SONY), is still a ways away from releasing its first electric vehicle. However, we do know that the company is working with Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) Technologies to include outfit Afeela’s first production model with its Snapdragon Digital Chassis, capable of doing 800 trillion operations per second.

Reliance Jio is scaling up the distribution of the Jio Bharat phone after finding success in its initial run which further reduces the chances of a headline tariff hike, analysts said. They added that Jio's sharp focus on subscriber adds will continue to help it gain a wider user base but will further challenge average revenue per user (ARPU) growth in the absence of hikes.

Bandhan Financial Holdings (BFHL) has entered into an agreement to acquire the entire stake of Aegon and Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd (BCCL) in Aegon Life Insurance. The insurance buyout will allow Kolkata-based Bandhan, which began as a microfinance company, to expand its remit beyond banking and asset management.

«The fundamental insight at the heart of our business is that Indian customers love fast delivery. This is remarkably clear in customer retention data, survey data and even in regular conversations that we have with our customers,» said Aadit Palicha, co-founder at quick commerce platform Zepto.

Trai) is in favour of a mechanism to selectively ban popular over-the-top (OTT) platforms, especially communication apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Telegram, in case a need arises, to ensure continuity of essential internet-driven services such as financial transactions, e-healthcare and online education. «Currently, the authorities are not able to selectively ban WhatsApp, Telegram and others.

tax experts and industry insiders said, citing the central action plan of the Central Board of Direct Taxes for fiscal 2023-24. Sale and purchase of goods or services exceeding ₹2 lakh in cash must be reported on form SFT-013 by the seller.

Mumbai: Struggling edtech platform Byju’s and its lenders have reached a consensus on restructuring its $1.2 billion term loan B. According to a joint statement by Byju’s and its lenders, the proposed amendment, that will be effective before 3 August, seeks to address loan acceleration, end all litigation, and prevent any further enforcement actions. A person in the know, seeking anonymity, said Byju’s is willing to revise the coupon, or interest payment, upwards in line with the lenders’ demands.

Bheed or Gumraah, which were purchased as part of package deals, but didn’t deliver results. Everyone is being choosy, and realises that they don’t need more content than they require.