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WhatsApp has reportedly unveiled its most recent privacy initiative with an interactive 3D anamorphic exhibit positioned at the Gateway of India in Mumbai. This distinctive exhibit demonstrates WhatsApp's privacy measures and controls in a visually enthralling approach.

A recent incident involving a child's snack box on an American Airways flight has ignited outrage across social media platforms. The incident came to light when a Twitter user with the handle @dynamicallydara shared a series of tweets detailing her unsettling experience with American Airlines. According to her account, a flight attendant unexpectedly confiscated her nephew's snack box to show a friend of hers, without seeking permission. The user's tweets included a photograph of the opened assortment of snacks, revealing a variety of items such as jam sandwiches, cereals, pulses, crackers, and peanut butter.

Contrary to previous reports, former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has confirmed that he is very much alive, dispelling any rumours of his death. This development transpired shortly after Henry Olonga, a former teammate of Streak, initially shared news of the ex-captain's passing.

Also read: What is biggest challenge in Chandrayaan-3's landing on moon? Expert says this ISRO is on a mission to achieve a successful soft landing on the Moon, if accomplished it will elevate India to the ranks of the world's fourth country to achieve this milestone, following the United States, Russia, and China. India is poised to become the first nation to reach the Moon's south polar region if the Chandrayaan-3 mission achieves its objectives.

Entain, the operator of the Ladbrokes and Neds brands, has axed more than 50 local jobs as it attempts to adapt to lower discretionary spending.

China would make it easier to get home mortgages. It was February 2016 and Zhou Xiaochuan, the central bank's longtime governor at the time, announced what proved to be the start of an extraordinary blitz of lending by China's immense banking system. Minimum down payments for buying apartments were reduced, triggering a surge in construction. Vast sums were also lent to local governments, allowing them to splurge on new roads and rail lines.

The White House has confirmed that US President Joe Biden will travel to New Delhi from 7 to 10 September for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. “President Biden and G20 partners will discuss a range of joint efforts to tackle global issues, including on the clean energy transition and combatting climate change, mitigating the economic and social impacts of Putin’s war in Ukraine, and increasing the capacity of multilateral development banks, including the World Bank, to better fight poverty, including by addressing global challenges. While in New Delhi, President Biden will also commend Prime Minister Modi’s leadership of the G20 and reaffirm the U.S.

Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's South Pole. Ahead of the groundbreaking landing on Moon, Padma Shri recipient Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art on Chandrayaan-3 Mission on Wednesday. The sand art included a national flag, ISRO's logo, rocket in which Chandrayaan-3 was launched, Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft close to the Moon and ‘Jay Ho with All the best Chandrayaan' written on the innovative design.

Chandrayaan-3 is poised to make an indelible mark in history by successfully landing on the unexplored southern region of the Moon. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel lauded the significance of this feat, crediting India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's vision. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the organisation in charge of Chandrayaan-3, was set up under Nehru in 1962.

Narendra Modi on Tuesday address the BRICS Business Forum in Johannesburg emphasised that India will become the growth engine for the world in the coming years and called for mutual trust and transparency in global supply chains. Key takeaway from the Summit could be a possible meeting between Modi and the Chinese President ahead of the G20 Summit here. Xi landed in Johannesburg a day before Modi amid speculation of their first meeting since 2019 in the backdrop of intense talks since last week to address differences along the Line of Actual Control and dialogue between the NSA Ajit K Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. A possible meeting between Modi and Xi could set the tone for the Chinese President’s visit here for the G20 summit on September 9-10. Modi has mentioned he will meet some leaders and BRICS invitees on the sidelines of the Summit including the leader of Iran. At his address at the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue in Johannesburg on Day 1 of the Summit Modi emphasised that India will soon become a five trillion USD economy and the growth engine for the world in the coming years. “Today, India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world.

Australia, while rich in fossil fuels, is equally gifted with the resources to make it a renewable energy powerhouse. Whether it can make this transition will be a matter, not only of political will, but of tough business choices.

Meta's Facebook or Instagram and Google’s YouTube Kids will be able to directly fetch and verify documents of teenagers’ parents from DigiLocker and use it to avail parental consent, people aware of the matter, told ET. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, defines children as those below 18 years, which is above the global threshold. Users above 13 years of age are allowed on many social media platforms. For users in India between 13 and 18 years of age to access any platform or avail services on the internet, apps may now have to get parental consent by verifying the identity of the children and their parents. If the parent agrees to share the data with the social media platform, she will have to enter a one-time password to provide consent.

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that businesses must constantly adapt and evolve in order to keep ahead of the competition. While the broader macro environment has led many businesses to shift their focus from raw growth to profitability, that doesn’t mean they can stop focusing on customer growth altogether.

Streamy Awards 2023, happening in less than a week, have unveiled their list of performers and presenters. The details were shared by Dick Clark Productions and Tubefilter on Tuesday, August 22.Armani White is lined up to appear on stage, delivering a mix of his popular track «Billie Eilish» and «Silver Tooth.» Following that, Icona Pop will take the spotlight, performing their latest single «Fall in Love,» alongside their well-known 2013 hit «I Love It» featuring Charli XCX. This year's presenters will include several social media personalities, such as Anna Sitar, Brianna Chickenfry, Chris Olsen, Colin and Samir, Delaney Rowe, Dream, Drew Afualo, Druski, Dylan Mulvaney, Happy Kelli, Jay Shetty, Kris Collins, Lizzy McAlpine, Michelle Khare, Pinkydoll, Rhett & Link, Ryan Trahan, Smosh, Supercar Blondie, Tana Mongeau, along with WWE figures Austin Creed and Zelina Vega, and xQc.

Montana is asking a federal judge to allow its law banning new downloads of TikTok to take effect while a legal challenge filed by the company and five content creators moves through the courts

Threads users, get happy – you will finally be able to use the social media platform without an app

A Thai Cabinet minister is threatening to try to shut down Facebook in the country, saying the social media platform does not do enough to screen the advertisements it runs, leaving people vulnerable to costly scams

Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India will soon become a USD 5 trillion economy and is poised to become the growth engine of the world in the coming years. Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue, Modi highlighted that «mission-mode» reforms has improved the ease of doing business in India and invited businesses to be part of the country's development journey. While mentioning about the strides made by India on the digital payments front, Modi said there are many possibilities for using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for BRICS. He also said that Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) together can contribute significantly to global welfare, particularly of the Global South. The prime minister, who is in South Africa to participate in the first in-person summit of BRICS nations since 2019, told the gathering that despite the turmoil in the global economy, India today is the fastest growing major economy in the world. «Soon, India will become a USD 5 trillion economy.

KSI is determined to maintain a strong sense of privacy in his relationship matters. The 30-year-old influencer and renowned boxer, although in a committed partnership, has intentionally chosen not to unveil the identity of his significant other. He expressed his preference for preserving a level of discretion in regard to their personal lives. During his appearance on the UK morning program 'Good Morning Britain', KSI shared, «I believe in safeguarding my personal matters with a high level of privacy. I am involved in a relationship, and my partner values her privacy as well, so we opt to maintain a low profile...» The co-founder of Prime energy drink, a venture launched in collaboration with fellow social media luminary Logan Paul, highlighted the role his family plays in grounding him. They act as a buffer against the allure of fame, ensuring he doesn't become ensnared by its trappings. In another segment of the ITV interview, KSI — whose real name is Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji — also offered insights into the immense popularity of Prime and the brand's ongoing challenge to meet the overwhelming demand.

NEW DELHI : At the COP27 Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, in November, UN Secretary-General António Guterres painted a sobering picture of the global climate trajectory. “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator," he said in a stark warning about the perilous journey ahead. While nations are embracing the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) defined at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Brazil in 2012, corporations are also trying out sustainability initiatives in the ESG (environment, social and governance) space.

NEW DELHI : Counterfeit versions of a diabetes drug, also used to treat weight loss, are making the rounds in India, prompting drug regulators to warn doctors, chemists and patients about their purchase and consumption. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has raised an alert about falsified versions of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1-RA) products sold at physical outlets and over social media after a warning in this respect from the World Health Organization (WHO) last week. The drug regulator has advised doctors to prescribe alternatives and inform patients about any likely adverse effects of the drug.