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It’s a new year, and there’s a new rent cap in Nova Scotia.

Salman Rushdie's plans to publish a book about a 2022 attempt on his life may delay the trial of his alleged attacker, which is scheduled to begin next week, attorneys said Tuesday. Hadi Matar, the man charged with repeatedly stabbing Rushdie as the author was being introduced for a lecture, is entitled to the manuscript and related material as part of his trial preparation, Chautauqua County Judge David Foley said during a pretrial conference. Foley gave Matar and his attorney until Wednesday to decide if they want to delay the trial until they have the book in hand, either in advance from the publisher or once it has been released in April. Defense attorney Nathaniel Barone said after court that he favored a delay but would consult with Matar.

Social reformer. Trailblazer. Although it did not include any bloodshed or body count, the revolution led by Savitribai Phule is no less monumental than India’s struggle for Independence.

China on Wednesday announced «routine» military patrols in the South China Sea, following recent clashes between countries in the disputed waterway. The People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command said it had «organised naval and air forces to conduct routine patrols» in the sea from January 3 to 4. The statement did not mention where exactly the patrols would take place or give specific details of their aims. Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea and has ignored an international tribunal ruling that its assertions have no legal basis.

2023 closed as a solid year for stock markets worldwide as bets that the Fed will start lowering interest rates as soon as early 2024 prompted investors back to risk assets after a more than forgettable 2022.

smartwatches are equipped with features that appeal to the tech-savvy crowd. These devices often come with a robust suite of applications, ensuring that you can stay connected and productive on the go. Whether it's receiving notifications, managing your calendar, or controlling music playback, BeatXP smartwatches offer a seamless experience for users looking to integrate their devices into their daily lives.

The Forlers could see their family of five was growing fast and would soon need a bigger place to live. So they started to think farther afield.

₹1,017.90, it is currently down by 49%. Despite this steep drop, the stock's 10-year return stands at 2071%. In its recent analysis, domestic brokerage firm Keynote Capitals has initiated coverage on the company, assigning it a 'buy' rating and establishing a target price of ₹819 per share.

Harvard President Claudine Gay announced her resignation on Tuesday, merely six months into her tenure. The decision comes amid allegations of plagiarism in her academic work and scrutiny from congressional lawmakers over her handling of antisemitism on campus during the Israel-Hamas conflict. Claudine Gay, Harvard's first Black president, expressed the difficulty of her decision in a statement, noting, «This is not a decision I came to easily.» After consulting with the Harvard Corporation, she concluded that resigning is in the best interests of the institution.

ChatGPT was well on its way to becoming a household name even before 2023 kicked off. Just weeks after the Nov. 30 launch of the generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot, OpenAI, the non-profit behind ChatGPT, was projected to rake in as much as $1 billion in revenue in 2024, sources told Reuters at the time.

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SHANGHAI/SYDNEY (Reuters) — China's leading bubble tea makers including Mixue Bingcheng and Guming are rushing to apply for first-time share sales in Hong Kong as companies in the fast-growing sector expand aggressively amid fierce competition.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Request for Information (RFI). This initiative seeks public input to assist in the implementation of responsibilities outlined in the recent Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The deadline for responses is February 2, 2024​​​​.

In a decision that may shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and patent law, the UK Supreme Court has ruled against Dr. Stephen Thaler in a landmark case concerning the role of AI in inventing. Dr. Thaler, who created the AI system DABUS (Device for the Autonomous Bootstrapping of Unified Sentience), sought to have DABUS recognized as the inventor of two patents — a food container and a light beacon​​​​.

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has directed members to comply by January 10 with the banking regulator’s decision to raise the UPI transaction limit to ₹5 lakh for hospitals and educational services, reported Business Standard. To ensure compliance, the NPCI has instructed banks, payment service providers (PSPs), and UPI applications to increase transaction limits for the specified merchant categories. “It is a move in the right direction.

Charlie Munger’s name consistently emerges in global conversations, particularly when discussing Warren Buffett. On January 1, 2024, as the world quietly acknowledged and commemorated Munger’s birthday, certain investors couldn’t help but notice the uncanny resemblance of Munger’s investment principles to those of his partner, Warren Buffett, who serves as the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. The names Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have become virtually interchangeable with the concept of legendary value investing.

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has filed a record 122 intellectual property rights (IPRs) and achieved a licensing rate of around 14% to industry partners in 2023, the premier technology institute said in a statement on Wednesday. IIT Kanpur has now filed a total of 1,039 IPRs to date, a testimony to its strength in cutting-edge research and innovation. The 122 IPRs filed last year include 108 patents, four design registrations, three copyrights, and one trademark application, along with four US and two China patents. The year also saw 167 IPRs being granted with 15 technologies licensed. The patents are for inventions from varied domains such as MedTech and nano technology, including innovative healthcare solutions like a portable medical suction device and a continuous lung health monitoring system.

Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Paris based Team Vitality, an internationally acclaimed esports organisation, have announced a long-term union to boost the esports ecosystem in India. With this collaboration, the two brands aim to create opportunities and exposures to esports fans and gaming enthusiasts.

Mint that the civil aviation ministry is working on a national aviation hub policy to encourage Indian airlines in international expansion. The policy may also introduce differential charges for Indian and foreign airlines at airports in the country. “I think it is time with around 15.5 crore domestic and 6 crore international passengers that we look at creating a hub in India; earlier, we didn’t have the numbers.

BCCI) has invited bids, or the Request for Quotation (RFQ), for securing partnership rights for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) The detailed terms and conditions governing this tender process, including eligibility criteria, bid submission procedures, rights, obligations, etc., are outlined in the RFQ document, the BCCI said in a statement. Interested parties can access this document upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs 1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakh Only), along with any applicable Goods and Services Tax. The availability of the RFQ for purchase is open until January 19, 2024. This is a significant step to foster involvement and investment in women's cricket. Entities keen on participating in the bidding process are required to procure the RFQ. However, it is crucial to meet the eligibility criteria specified in the RFQ and comply with the terms and conditions therein to qualify for the bidding process. Mere acquisition of the RFQ does not grant the right to bid. Notably, the RFQ documents will be provided only after the confirmation of payment of the non-refundable RFQ fee.

BCCI) has set the base price for the IPL title sponsorship rights at ₹350 crore per year for 74 matches or ₹1,750 crore for five years. However, the cricket board's decision to grant Tata Sons the right to match the highest bid for Indian Premier League (IPL) title sponsorship rights has perplexed prospective bidders, said people familiar with the situation. The BCCI has also advised bidders to bid for 84 and 94 matches at ₹375 crore and ₹400 crore base price, respectively. «However, the decision will be taken based on the aggregate value of the 74 matches,» said a source privy to the development. The BCCI plans to raise the number of matches to 84 in 2025 and 2026 and 94 in 2027. However, executives involved in formulating the strategy for the IPL title sponsorship bids for leading companies feel the right-to-match provision will benefit Tata Sons who paid ₹670 crore over two years for the IPL title sponsorship rights. «The right-to-match clause is perplexing.