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Meta Platforms plans to launch a web version of microblogging app Threads early this week, the biggest new feature to be introduced on its competitor to Elon Musk’s X. The desktop version would address one of the biggest of a long wish list of features users have sought for Threads. The text-first social-media app appeared on track to be a smash hit out of the gate when Meta launched a bare-bones version in early July, but use of it has plunged in recent weeks.

(Reuters) -Meta Platforms is set to roll out the web version on its new text-first social media platform Threads, hoping to gain an edge over X, formerly Twitter, as the initial surge in users waned.

insolvency law and formulating a scheme offering subsidised interest rates are among the several measures suggested by an expert panel to the Centre for reviving stalled real estate projects in the country. The 14-member panel led by former NITI Aayog chief Amitabh Kant presented the committee's report to Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday. The Report of the Committee to examine the issues related to Legacy Stalled Real Estate Projects said to encourage financial institutions to fund stalled projects, a scheme offering subsidised interest rates, similar to MSME, is recommended. «Such a scheme would reduce perceived risk, stimulate financial support and lead projects to completion. »Additionally, the Central Government may consider a guarantee fund similar to MSME for such finances.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned world No.3 Fabiano Caruana 3.5-2.5 via the tie-break in the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament here on Monday. After the two-game classical series ended 1-1, the 18-year-old Indian prodigy outlasted the highly-rated American GM in a battle of wits in a nerve-wracking tie-breaker.

Siddaramaiah on Monday said the government would form a committee to formulate a state education policy within a year while continuing the existing system for now. A week ago, he had announced that the state would scrap the National Education Policy (NEP), provoking dire warnings from the BJP about the move «taking the state backwards by several decades.» Addressing a Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) meeting, the CM said that as education was a state subject, the centre could not legally formulate country-wide laws about it. «The NEP has been created without consulting the states,» he added.

The Tamil action extravaganza continues to be a box-office behemoth. According to a report shared by the Indian box-office tracker Sacnilk.com the movie has earned a whopping Rs 280 crore at the Indian box-office. It is projected to earn about Rs 7.7 crore on day 12. If it can manage to do so, the movie will cross Rs 288.55 crore at the box-office. The movie has set the box-office on fire overseas as well. According to figures shared by box-office tracker Manobala Vijayabalan, the action drama has earned a staggering Rs 543 crore at the global box-office. Taking to Twitter, Vijayabalan wrote, “Racing towards the Rs 550 crore club!” “Jailer worldwide box office… Racing towards ₹550 crore club. Week 1 – Rs 450.80 crore. Week 2 Day 1 – Rs 19.37 crore. Day 2 – Rs 17.22 crore. Day 3 – Rs 26.86 crore. Day 4 – Rs 29.71 crore. Total – Rs 543.96 crore. STUNNING..." read the post. The movie became the second fastest Tamil movie to cross the Rs 500 crore mark. The first was another Rajinikanth-starrer ‘2.0’. On Sunday, Vijayabalan wrote, “BREAKING: Jailer hits Rs 500 crores. Jailer BREACHES Rs 500 crore elite club at the worldwide box office in just 10 days. Becomes the THIRD movie from Tamil cinema to enter this club after 2.0 and Ponniyin Selvan: I. Also, the SECOND fastest movie after 2.0, which entered ( Rs 500 crore club) in seven days."

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorm accompanied by lightning or very intense to extremely intense spell of rain is very likely to occur at isolated places in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat and Bageshwar districts in the next 24 hours, ANI reported The weather department has issued an orange alert for Dehradun, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat and Bageshwar districts while a yellow alert has been issued for Haridwar, Tehri, Chamoli, Udham Singh Nagar and Pithoragarh districts. Heavy rains in Uttarakhand had triggered landslides and flash floods in several places, officials said.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has often been known for his tough working style and what he calls ultra hardcore work culture. Musk's philosophy includes getting the most out of his employees which was also revealed when the billionaire took over Twitter in a $44 billion deal last year.

Amidst the surge in Dogecoin's (DOGE) value, fueled by speculation surrounding Elon Musk's potential addition of the token as a payment option and the recent price increase of XRP (XRP) following a legal boost, VC Spectra (SPCT) is creating ripples in the crypto world with an expected 900% ROI.

Chandrayaan-3. The spacecraft that left India last month is scheduled achieve soft landing on the lunar surface on 23 August at 6.04pm. Prakash Raj took to microblogging site ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram to share the meme on the updates of Chandrayaan-3.

Bank of Baroda (BoB) earlier issued a notice to auction actor Sunny Deol's property in Juhu, valued at ₹51.43 crore, in an attempt to recover ₹56 crore. However, later on Sunday, the bank cited technical reasons to withdraw the auction notice.

Bank of Baroda (BoB) earlier issued a notice to auction actor Sunny Deol's property in Juhu, valued at ₹51.43 crore, in an attempt to recover ₹56 crore. However, later on Sunday, the bank cited technical reasons to withdraw the auction notice.

₹500 crore worldwide. As per early estimates reported on Sacnilk.com, 'Jailer' continued its impressive performance at the box office during its first 11 days of release, accumulating a total of ₹262.15 crore in net earnings across India. On its 1tth day, Sunday, the film collected ₹18.70 crore in net revenue from all language versions.

Garena Free Fire Max is a revamped version of Garena Free Fire. It debuted in 2021 and became popular after the ban of the former by the Indian government. Developers of the game keep updating these codes daily.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Amid an escalating discourse surrounding lineage and religious heritage, has responded to a social media claim that Hindu Brahmin Tulsiramdas was his great-grandfather. The assertion of such lineage by the claim was met with a pointed remark from Owaisi. He expressed wry amusement at the persistent trend among some quarters to ascribe a Brahmin ancestry to him even in fabricated genealogies.

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One Punch Man, have reason to rejoice as its talented illustrator, Yusuke Murata, recently took to Twitter with a thrilling revelation. Murata's announcement of a month-long work hiatus to prepare for the future of One Punch Man has ignited excitement among the fan base. This pause in his creative journey hints at the return of the beloved protagonist, Saitama, and foreshadows the character's imminent global resurgence.

Ahsoka Tano is one of the favorite characters of Star Wars, and a standalone series based on her was announced sometime back. Now, it’s time for the premiere of the series, simply titled Ahsoka. Here are more details about Ahsoka, including the lead cast, premiere date, and trailer.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has said there was no collateral damage from crash of Tapas unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Karnataka Sunday morning. “TAPAS UAV was undergoing an experimental flight trial today morning from ATR Challakere, Karnataka. During the flight, a technical snag was encountered and the UAV crashed in a nearby farmland.

Congress Working Committee (CWC). The Congress leader who has been part and witness of several frictional episodes with Congress senior leader and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was drafted into the party's central leadership. After the list was publicised, Sachin Pilot pledged to “strengthen the customs and ideology" of the party.

ALSO READ: Elon Musk announces removal of block feature on X, says ‘it makes no sense’ After Musk took over Twitter, he laid off much of the company's workforce, scrapped the old verified programme in favour of the $8/month Twitter Blue subscription, changed its name from Twitter to X, and introduced live streaming. Meanwhile, former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in a post on X (formerly called Twitter) wrote that he has deleted his Instagram account after using it for 12 years.