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Satellite reveal alarming data – the ozone hole over Antarctica is expanding rapidly. This year, it has reached unprecedented dimensions, currently measuring three times the area of Brazil.

Lina Khan, in her famous Yale Law School paper of half a decade ago, sketched an argument by which Amazon is bad, never mind what existing antitrust law and precedent say. Now that she’s head of Joe Biden’s Federal Trade Commission, all the fervor is gone. Her lawsuit last week was a bureaucratically listless and perfunctory invocation of existing law and precedent against the online retailer, eliciting not a modicum of enthusiasm even from the usual antitrust cheerleaders in the media.

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Stock to buy: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation or IRCTC share price has given strong upside movement in the week gone by. Ater making its bottom at ₹663 apiece levels in September 2023, IRCTC share price gave fresh breakout at ₹675 and sustained above ₹700 apiece levels.

₹399 for a one-year subscription, offers exclusive shopping perks such as free shipping and one-day deliveries. It is exclusively accessible to users of Android smartphones and on the Amazon website. It is noteworthy that just after a few days following the roll out of Flipkart's membership program called Flipkart VIP, which costs ₹499 for an annual subscription and provides specific advantages related to delivery and returns in certain areas, Amazon has now introduced its Prime Shopping Edition.

In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, Ripple's (XRP/USD) price stands out, with its daily trading volume now exceeding $500 million. Despite recent bearish sentiments, the surge has ignited speculation: Could XRP be on the brink of a rebound? 

iPhones, the sale is offering massive discounts on iPhone 13 and 14. According to a report by The Hindu, here are the prices of the following iPhones during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2023: iPhone 13: ₹52,499 iPhone 14: ₹61,999 iPhone 14 Plus: 70,999 iPhone 14 Pro: ₹1,19,990 iPhone 14 Pro Max: ₹1,77,999 It is noteworthy that these prices have been given as per the last checked landing page of the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale. Some of these iPhones might not be available due to the heavy demand and going out of stock.

Ranil Wickremesinghe has reiterated that such an investigation into the incident was not permissible under the country's law. Responding to Sunday's editorial in the Catholic Church's Messenger newspaper titled «An international investigation team is needed for an independent, transparent, and thorough investigation and monitoring», the President's Media Division (PMD) said, «We cannot endorse the idea of international investigations into Sri Lanka's internal matters.» «The Constitution of Sri Lanka and all other existing laws do not provide for conducting international investigations.

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Saturday said that maximum damage in the flash floods in Teesta River took place after the 1200 MW dam in Chungthang in the State's Mangan district broke alleging substandard construction work by the previous government in the State. «The maximum damage took place after the Chungthang Dam broke. If the previous government had constructed the dam properly and if standard work had been done, the force of the water could have been controlled,» Chief Minister Tamang told ANI. The chief minister visited flood affected areas and relief camps at Naga Village in Mangan to assess the situation and interacted with people there this morning. Chief Minister Tamang said that a committee will be formed and an investigation will be undertaken.

Bitcoin traded between US$27,500 and US$27,800 this week. Factors such as a surge in the US 10-year Treasury yield by 11 basis points to reach 4.8% on Tuesday, and traders capitalizing on recent profits, led to a period of consolidation. The immediate resistance levels for Bitcoin on the upside are located around US$27,650 and subsequently US$28,000. A decisive breakthrough above the US$28,000 resistance level could trigger another bullish run. However, if Bitcoin fails to maintain its upward momentum, the next support level is positioned around US$27,400, with further support possibly at US$27,200. It's noteworthy that Bitcoin has demonstrated a remarkable year-to-date performance, surging by 65%, although it remains down by 59% from its all-time high. In parallel with Bitcoin, Ethereum closely followed a similar trajectory in its price action. Ethereum initiated an attempt at recovery, originating from the US$1,630 zone. Key resistance levels for ETH are seen at US$1,650 and then US$1,720. Failing to breach these immediate resistance levels could lead to a retracement, with the next crucial support situated at US$1,600. Despite a 66% decline from its all-time high, Ethereum has shown resilience in 2023, registering a 34% increase year-to-date.

CNBC-TV18 has reported. As per the report, both grain-based and molasses-based ENA will be exempted from GST. The report further added that the council also agreed to exempt ENA from VAT when supplied for industrial purposes.

millets, extending concessional rate of 18% GST on vehicles purchased by visually impaired persons and taxability on corporate guarantee and bank guarantee given by the directors and promoters of the companies. While no major changes are proposed in GST on goods, the fitment committee is expected to exempt five services supplied to government authorities including water supply, public health, sanitation, solid waste management and slum improvement and upgradation project, an official aware of the discussions at the fitment committee told ET The council is also expected to relax the eligibility criteria on the Appellate tribunals being set up, giving more time to taxpayers to file tax appeals in the tribunal and enabling the provision of one man company in the GST registration form, the official added. The council is likely to issue detailed clarification in terms of GST on certain services, including applicability of taxation of re supply of electricity by housing societies, GST on service on the process of making malt from barley and on renting of bus services. The fitment committee is also learnt to bring all services provided by Indian Railways, under forward charge mechanism, a move which may save India railways Rs 1,300 crore annually, the official said.

Indian Air Force (IAF) made a triumphant return from 'Exercise Bright Star' in Egypt over the weekend. This biennial multilateral tri-services exercise, hosted at the Cairo (West) Air Base in Egypt, proved to be an extraordinary opportunity for India to demonstrate its air power and strategic capabilities. Group Captain Parijat Jha, the Commanding Officer of the 28 Squadron, piloted the MiG-29 fighter during this exercise. He shared his enthusiasm, emphasizing the importance of India's participation.

BBC director of nations, Rhodri Talfan Davies, said GenAI provides opportunities to deliver «more value to our audiences and society». «We believe Gen AI could provide a significant opportunity for the BBC to deepen and amplify our mission, enabling us to deliver more value to our audiences and to society,» he added.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) facility in Dwarka. A man has been apprehended in connection with this audacious act. According to the police, the culprits meticulously constructed the tunnel and, with meticulous precision, perforated the pipeline.

devastated Sikkim, while the search continued for the 142 people who are still missing, officials said on Friday night. Of the 23 Army personnel who had gone missing from Bardang, the bodies of seven have been recovered from different areas downstream of Teesta, while one of them was rescued earlier. Today, the third Indian Reserve Batallion troops are en route for the rescue mission, as per ANI reports.

first Hindu campsite in Texas, which will hold heritage youth camps every summer. Similar to schools and colleges providing academic education, the Hindu Heritage Youth camps provide a life-moulding education, a media release said Friday. Subhash Gupta and Sarojini Gupta, who made the mega donation, said they are passionate about the camp because it inculcates critical values and skills in the next generation.

Amazon launched two satellites on Friday. The satellites lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida at 2:06 pm local time (6:06 pm GMT).

Ethereum's recent surge in ether (ETH) staking, spurred by the Merge and Shanghai upgrades, has raised concerns surrounding centralization and reduced overall staking yields, according to a Thursday report by JPMorgan.

Drake has announced that he looks to take a break from making music for sometime. This comes as the singer released three albums in the past year, including the latest one, «For All The Dogs». During his SiriusXM series «Table For One,» which premiered on his Sound 42 channel shortly after the album's release, he shared his plans. Drake stated, «I probably won't make music for a little bit. I have some other commitments to fulfill, but music will be on hold for a while.» He further explained, «I need to prioritize my health. I've had ongoing stomach issues for years, and it's time to address them.» Although he didn't provide specific details about his health concerns, Drake said that he looks to spend time in the studio during his hiatus. He added, «I'll lock the studio door for a while, maybe a year or longer.» «For All The Dogs» follows his previous albums released last summer and last November, including a collaboration with 21 Savage. Despite the hiatus news, Drake had a surprise for his fans. He revealed that he had just left the studio with J. Cole, hinting at an upcoming project. But, no details were available regarding the title or release date of the project.