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In June, the regulator set out a series of tough new rules for the marketing of crypto assets by companies - wherever they are based globally. Under the new regime, all marketing must be ‘clear, fair and not misleading’, labelled with prominent risk warnings and must not inappropriately incentivise people to invest - for instance through "refer a friend" bonuses. In a letter sent out to crypto firms marketing to UK customers headlined 'final warning', the watchdog bemoans the lax response from overseas companies. "We are concerned by the poor engagement from many unregistered, overseas cryptoasset firms who have UK customers on this important change," writes the FCA. "Many of these firms have refused to engage with the FCA despite our best efforts.

NE Now News. A large number of students gathered and staged a demonstration in Imphal seeking justice for the two Meitei students, who went missing on 6 July – during the peak of ethnic violence in the state. Soon after the internet services were restored in the North-Eastern state, the images of the two missing Manipur students went viral on social media.

FOX Business' Madison Alworth reports from Simi Valley, California, where the 2024 Republican candidates will take the debate stage Wednesday night.

TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing app that some in both parties allege is a potential spy mechanism for China. But entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy recently became the first 2024 candidate to join the platform, which says it has over 150 million U.S. users. That's even as he's accused Beijing of pushing TikTok as "digital fentanyl" to Americans and wants the app banned entirely.

Delhi Metro coach. Notably, lighting up a cigarette or beedi in the metro is an act that can lead to legal repercussions. The incident came to light through a video that has rapidly made rounds on social media platforms.

Dev Anand, the ‘evergreen star’ of Bollywood would have hit a century had he been alive today. On his 100th birth anniversary, many yesteryear Bollywood stars paid a loving tribute to one of the most epochal stars who became synonymous with the Golden Age of Bollywood.

Hackers stole around $200 million from crypto firm Mixin early on Saturday, the company said on social media platform X on Monday, in what researchers say is the largest crypto theft so far this year. Mixin, which lists its location on LinkedIn as Hong Kong, said the database of its network's cloud service provider was «attacked by hackers, resulting in the loss of some assets» and that «the funds involved are approximately US$200 million». Mixin describes itself as a network for transferring digital assets. It has one million users, according to its website. It said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that it had stopped allowing users to withdraw their funds from the network, but that transfers were not affected and that services will re-open once the vulnerabilities are fixed.

SYDNEY (Reuters) — Popular Australian tourist destination Byron Bay will limit the availability of some properties for short-term holiday rentals, as authorities try to free up homes for residents amid a nationwide housing crisis.

Gaza Strip have found dozens of ancient graves, including two sarcophagi made of lead, in a Roman-era cemetery — a site dating back some 2,000 years that archaeologists describe as the largest cemetery discovered in Gaza. Workers came upon the site last year during the construction of an Egyptian-funded housing project near Jabaliya, in the northern Gaza Strip. Since then, crews have worked to excavate the 2,700-square-meter (2/3 acre) site with the support of French experts. Now, what was once an inconspicuous construction lot — surrounded by a grove of nondescript apartment buildings — has become a gold mine for archaeologists looking to understand more about the Gaza Strip. Gaza, a coastal enclave home to some 2.3 million people, has a rich history stemming from its location on ancient trade routes between Egypt and the Levant.

The Canadian government has said that the decision has been taken in the context of recent developments in Canada and India and «calls for protests and some negative sentiment towards Canada on social media.» Tensions between India and Canada have flared after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that India was behind the killing of Khalistterrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has rejected the allegations, calling them «absurd and motivated.» Nijjar, a designated terrorist in India, was killed in Canada's Surrey on June 18. The Canadian government in its travel advisory said, «In the context of recent developments in Canada and in India, there are calls for protests and some negative sentiment towards Canada on social media.

Donald Trump's campaign initially claimed that he bought a Glock handgun during a campaign stop in South Carolina, but later backtracked, stating he did not complete the purchase. A video posted on social media showed Trump expressing interest in the firearm.

The Economic Times Startup Awards 2023. More than a decade ago, when Seema Prem returned to India armed with a degree from MIT and driven by the vision to offer financial services to the unbanked, little did she imagine the challenges that awaited her and Fia Global, the outfit she floated to realise her vision.

Digital India (DIA) Bill is ready, and will be released for consultation soon, a top official told ET. The Bill, which will replace the 23-year-old IT Act, is likely to be tabled in the Parliament during the later part of the winter session, the official said. “The draft of the Digital India Bill is almost ready; it will be released soon,” said the official. Once the industry and stakeholder consultations are completed, the final draft of the Bill will be tabled in the Parliament.

Throughout the years, Kim Kardashian has experimented with a multitude of hairstyles, ranging from platinum blonde waist-length waves to sophisticated brunette baby bangs. On a recent Monday, Kim made a bold statement by gracing the cover of CR Fashion Book's latest Muses Issue. This appearance showcased one of her most surprising and least recognizable beauty transformations to date. In these captivating photos, the SKIMS founder traded her signature luxurious extensions and full glam aesthetic for a completely buzzed haircut and slim '90s-style eyebrows. Last week, Kim Kardashian was accused of lying about her child's talent. The reality TV star has been called a «fraud» and «liar» by social media users after she showed off a stunning sunset painting made by her daughter North West, as per a report in aceshowbiz.com. The mother of four took to her Instagram page on Wednesday, September 20 to brag about her eldest child's painting skills. Letting out a picture of the finished project, she raved in the caption, «North has been working on this sunset landscape painting for a few weeks and it turned out so beautiful. I'm so proud of my baby.» However, social media users couldn't believe that the 10-year-old girl was able to create such beautiful artwork.

Beijing/Shanghai: Huawei Technologies on Monday showcased a series of new products from a gold smartwatch to a smart car but disappointed viewers by not revealing more details about its new Mate 60 smartphone series, prompting an outpouring of complaints online. The event, held in a stadium and watched by millions online, was expected to see Huawei break its silence on the smartphone, which has been hailed by Chinese state media as a sign the firm had overcome U.S. sanctions that since 2019 has cut its access to advanced chipmaking tools and crippled its smartphone unit.

The SEC ordered a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank to pay a $19 million penalty for not delivering to clients what it promised in its ESG mutual funds.

Taylor Swift, a Philadelphia Eagles fan, made headlines as she cheered for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during their game against the Chicago Bears. Rumors about their relationship have been circulating. Despite the Chiefs' dominant 41-10 victory, the focus remained on Swift. TV broadcasts frequently showed her reactions, including her enthusiastic response when Kelce scored a touchdown, where she appeared to shout, «Let's go!» Swift also spent time with Kelce's mother, Donna, during the game. Afterward, they left together in Kelce's convertible, sparking numerous related tweets. The NFL's official social media accounts joined in on the excitement, sharing TikTok clips of Swift's reactions and capturing the duo leaving the stadium. Reporters at the post-game conference shifted their attention to Swift, asking the players about her presence. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes praised Swift's talents, expressing hope that he would meet her if she and Kelce became a couple. Mahomes acknowledged feeling pressure to get Kelce a touchdown with Swift in the audience and delivered on that promise.

Manipur government has assured that state police, in collaboration with the central security agencies, are actively investigating the case to determine the circumstances surrounding their disappearance and to identify the perpetrators who murdered the two students. The state government in statement stated that it has come to the notice of the State Government that the photos of two students, Phijam Hemjit (20 years) and Hijam Linthoingambi(17 years), who have been missing since July, 2023 have surfaced on social media. It may be noted that this case has already been handed over to the CBI as per the wishes of the people of the state. State government stated that state police, in collaboration with the central security agencies, are actively investigating the case to determine the circumstances surrounding their disappearance and to identify the perpetrators who murdered the two students.

Manipur government distributed one-time financial assistance to beneficiaries under Special Scheme for Education of Children of Labour Card Holders staying at Relief Camps. The distribution programme which was held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Sunday was organized by Manipur Building and Other Construction worker’s Welfare Board. One-time financial assistance of a sum of Rs.

Pension plans for the largest U.S. companies are at their healthiest in more than a decade — and that's largely good news for the workers who participate in such plans, said retirement experts.

NEW DELHI : National parties have lined up farm loan waivers, income support schemes and the old pension scheme as they look to seize or retain power in key Assembly elections. Five states—Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram— go to Assembly polls in November and December.