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Web3 messaging and social platform beoble has secured a strategic investment from Animoca Brands, a gaming and metaverse-focused venture capital firm.

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Climate change and a yearslong drought have forced Morocco's famous public baths to close a few days a week in an effort to save water

Veerashaiva-Lingayat mutts felicitated Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at Basavakalyan in Bidar district on Thursday giving a dose of confidence to the ruling Congress as the party gears up to face the Lok Sabha polls with a goal to win 18-20 seats out of Karnataka's 28 seats. The mutt heads honoured the CM for declaring Basavanna, the revered 12th century social reformer and the architect of the Veerashaiva movement, as Karnataka's cultural ambassador. The place Basavakalyan, home to 108-foot statue of Basavanna, is also a culturally and historically important place for Veerashaiva-Lingayats. Two months ago, the State Cabinet met a major demand from the community to declare their tallest icon as the state's cultural ambassador. The demand came from a group of religious leaders led by Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami, head of the influential JSS Mutt in Mysuru.

Melania Trump skipped her husband Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday celebration at Mar-a-Lago, rumors are doing the rounds on the marital issues of the former US President. It has also raised questions that may harm the GOP leader politically if he gets the nomination for the 2024 Presidential Election.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday announced a myriad of decisions taken by the Narendra Modi government in its Cabinet meeting, ranging from allowance hikes and minimum support price hikes to new schemes for artificial intelligence. In a presser post the Cabinet meeting, Goyal announced outlays of Rs 10,037 crore for the Uttar Poorva scheme and Rs 10,371.92 crore to fund an ambitious IndiaAI Mission. Thursday's announcements come in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls, likely to take place in May, this year. On other fronts, the Central government is currently in a tug-of-war with scores of farmers who are protesting to avail legal support for minimum support prices as well as loan waivers.

Women in India are taking charge of their financial destiny by exploring investment opportunities like stock market diversification and real estate. They are also delving into alternative investments to diversify portfolios and potentially earn higher returns.

Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'India AI mission' with an outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore for a period of five years, to give a further push for Artificial Intelligence in India. The announcement was made by Union Minister Piyush Goyal at a cabinet briefing, where he reiterated the need to have a robust environment for promoting the tech in the country. «The IndiaAI mission will establish a comprehensive ecosystem catalyzing AI innovation through strategic programs and partnerships across the public and private sectors. By democratizing computing access, improving data quality, developing indigenous AI capabilities, attracting top AI talent, enabling industry collaboration, providing startup risk capital, ensuring socially impactful AI projects and bolstering ethical AI, it will drive responsible, inclusive growth of India's AI ecosystem,» the government said in a release.

Narendra Modi will present the first-ever National Creators Award at the Bharat Mandapam on Friday. The award aims to recognise excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, travel, technology, education and gaming, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. “Social media has helped a lot in showcasing people's skills and talents.

Lahore: Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, an influential minority leader, has been sworn in as a provincial minister, making him the first Sikh to occupy a ministerial position in post-partition Punjab. Belonging to the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, Arora has returned to the Lahore provincial assembly for the third term after winning the February 8 polls. Arora, 49, was recently elected Pardhan (president) of the Pakistan Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee and also as the ambassador to the Kartarpur Corridor.

A proposal to tax high-earning Americans more as a way to address the fiscal challenges with Social Security and Medicare funding overlooks its broader impact on households and the economy.

Narendra Modi will present the first ever National Creators Award at the Bharat Mandapam on Friday, his office said, noting that it has been envisioned as a launch pad for using creativity to drive positive change. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in a statement said that the award is an effort to recognise excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education and gaming. «The National Creator Award has witnessed exemplary public engagement. In the first round, more than 1.5 lakh nominations across 20 different categories were received. Subsequently, in the voting round, about 10 lakh votes were cast for digital creators in various award categories. Following this, 23 winners, including three international creators, were decided,» it said. This overwhelming public engagement is testimony that the award truly reflects the people's choice, it added.

Congress party will fill 30 lakh vacant government posts. For diploma holders and college graduates below the age of 25, Congress would a one-year apprenticeship during which they will be paid ₹1 lakh. "The Congress will provide right to employment," Gandhi said.

coordination committee will be formed in a day or two for the joint campaign of the Congress and the AAP in the national capital, Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely said on Thursday. Speaking to PTI, Lovely said a panel under the chairmanship of former Delhi Congress president Subhash Chopra will be formed and several former Delhi ministers will be a part of it. The Congress and the AAP are constituents of the INDIA bloc formed by opposition parties to take on the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. While the AAP will contest on four seats in Delhi, the Congress will fight on three. «Congress and AAP will definitely campaign together for the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi. We will form a coordination committee under the chairmanship of Subhash Chopra in a day or two and all former ministers will be a part of it. They will coordinate the campaigns and public meetings of both the parties,» Lovely told PTI.

MintGenie, Haralalka said that in many households, even when women earn they end up prioritising family expenses and not their well-being. A deep social conditioning that puts finance in the male domain starts as the first barrier. Our patriarchal society ensures that most assets are controlled by men – though they may be in the woman’s name due to tax purposes – and therefore men often make the formal financial decisions.

GTA Token, the pioneering cryptocurrency bridging the gap between blockchain technology and gaming, has achieved an astonishing growth of 200x within just one month of its inception. This meteoric rise has propelled GTA Token to claim the TOP-1 spot for several consecutive weeks in the category of best assets on both Arbitrum and SushiSwap. Screenshots showcasing this remarkable achievement are readily available on the project’s official social networks, serving as a testament to its rapid ascent in the competitive cryptocurrency landscape.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge, demolished in 2022 and subsequently reconstructed, has left commuters surprised by a glaring oversight — a 6-foot vertical gap between the bridge and the adjacent Barfiwala flyover, a vital link for city traffic. The revelation of this misalignment has prompted a flurry of reactions from citizens, with many taking to social media platforms to express their astonishment and amusement at the peculiar situation. Memes and humorous videos depicting the unusual gap have quickly spread across online communities, reflecting the incredulity of Mumbai residents. Adding to the conversation, the renowned dairy brand Amul has weighed in with its signature wit and humor.

Health Canada is shedding new light on eligibility for Canadians hoping to sign up for the federal dental plan.

Xiaomi 14 series, first revealed on a global stage during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, comprises three distinctive models: Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro, and Xiaomi 14 Ultra. With teasers flooding social media platforms in recent weeks, enthusiasts are poised to finally get a glimpse of the official specifications and design elements of the Xiaomi 14 series. Xiaomi enthusiasts can catch the Xiaomi 14 launch event live on the company's official YouTube channel, starting at 6 PM today, March 7.

Anil Agarwal took to social media site X (formerly known as Twitter), to express that he is optimistic about India's growing electric vehicles segment enabling job creation in the country. In a post on March 7, the industrialist noted that EVs use up to six times more minerals compared to conventional vehicles and if played out correctly, the need for these resources could drive up jobs in the local mining sector. He further added that a "explore, mine and make in India" mantra by startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be an important factor in tapping the "massive potential" for job creation in the country.

Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, recently set the internet abuzz with his latest photoshoot for his burgeoning clothing line. The young entrepreneur, who ventured into the fashion industry last year, unveiled snapshots showcasing him as the face of his brand's newest collection. However, it was a particular pose that triggered a wave of nostalgia among fans, reminiscent of his father's legendary role in the blockbuster film 'Jawan'.