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By Caroline Valetkevitch

Canada’s Shopify topped Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, riding on demand for its ecommerce services from merchants during the holiday shopping season.

Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control.

Congress leader Ashok Chavan on Tuesday joined BJP here in the presence of Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule. While calling him a «coward», the Congress leadership also requested him to reconsider his decision. Chavan's exit on the eve of the Rajya Sabha polls has forced the leadership to burn the midnight oil to prevent a potential split in the party. Chavan is likely to be BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate. However, BJP has not revealed its cards yet, with Fadnavis claiming that the decision would be taken by the leadership in New Delhi. «One of the senior most leaders in the state has joined us and because of his entry, our grand alliance has been strengthened,» said Fadnavis at a press conference.

YouTube collective, Sidemen, known for their massive online presence, is teaming up with Netflix for a documentary. Here's all the information you need to know about the release, streaming options, and more.

Electric carmaker Tesla Inc. is scouting for local partners to make its rooftop solar panels in India, a person aware of the matter said. The selected partner will help with the manufacturing and installation, while Tesla will provide technology and sales expertise.

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India’s premier economic intelligence agency, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), has been roped in to check for suspected breaches at Paytm Payments Bank on a reference from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), two officials aware of the development said. The ED, which investigates money laundering and foreign exchange-related breaches, has started a preliminary inquiry into the affairs of the company. It was yet to register an enforcement case information report as of Monday, one of the two officials cited above said.

Last month, the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PM-EAC) released a paper proposing a new approach to regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI). It argues that while our current approach of enacting reactionary regulations might work in a static, linear system with predictable risks, it is unlikely to work in the context of AI, which comprises emergent, non-linear systems. It argues that since AI is a dynamic network of diverse agents whose interactions generate emergent behaviours, we need to think of it as a complex adaptive system (CAS) and design regulations accordingly.

At first glance, India looks like a digital star, with inexpensive bandwidth, rising enthusiasm for e-commerce, and a fast-growing cluster of innovative companies. Our public digital infrastructure is getting broader and deeper by the day, and the number of internet users is fast approaching 900 million, more than double the figure of 2016. And yet, we still have a lot of catching up to do.

Jaya Bachchan, former chief secretary of UP, Alok Ranjan, and former MP and close aide of Mulayam Singh Yadav, Ram ji Lal Suman, are the Samajwadi Party's nominations for UP for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls. The three candidates filed their nomination papers on Tuesday in Lucknow in the presence of Akhilesh Yadav, Shivpal Yadav and others. SP has 108 members in the assembly and can send three members to the RS, with ally Congress also having two MLAs.

Mumbai airport to reduce flights as it had given excess slots that was causing congestion, leading to a situation where aircraft were hovering over the airport for as long as 60 minutes. An airport slot is a period of time during which an aircraft can take off or land. The ministry said the airport operator didn't take steps to streamline and regulate the air traffic movement.

Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL), the operator of India's top FM radio channel Radio Mirchi, has recorded a net profit of ₹21.6 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2023, marking an impressive 108% year-over-year (YoY) growth. EBITDA stood at ₹44.3 crore, boasting a 33% margin and demonstrating a substantial 36.4% YoY improvement, primarily driven by robust top-line growth. Revenue grew 21% YoY to ₹140 crore, led by robust demand in free commercial time (FCT), which was driven by high retail activity during the quarter. Non-FCT revenues also experienced a notable surge, reporting strong revenue growth of 45% YoY. It added that the digital segment contributed ₹11.4 crore to the revenue, making up 13% of the total radio revenues. Additionally, ENIL invested ₹6.2 crore in digital to further fortify its presence in the segment.

VC industry is returning to first principles as the funding winter drags on into early spring. Higher interest rates, lower valuations and stock market volatility have made returning or raising capital more difficult, and conditions are expected to remain so in the near future.

The Income Tax department is learnt to have prepared an assessment report on how a string of intermediaries were used by insurers to pay off extra commission — over and above allowed under regulations — to their agents selling insurance policies. However, the insurance companies, who were pulled up last year by the I-T department, are not the actors under the benami investigation. The current probe, which is at an initial stage, focuses on the intermediary entities (acting as ‘benamidars’) and the official agents (which are the real beneficiaries).

Mangaluru-headquartered private lender Karnataka Bank bets big on technology to drive its business growth. Bank’s MD & CEO Srikrishnan H shares his views on the bank’s future in a chat with ET’s KR Balasubramanyam. Edited excerpts: Karnataka Bank was started with the goal of responding to the needs of the agriculture sector. In the crowded space of present-day banking, how do you see the bank’s future? Our bank adopted an agri- lending model on a large scale much before the regulations on priority sector lending kicked in. We will continue this legacy as we enter the next 100 years with continued focus on rural, agriculture, MSME and retail business. We are implementing technology-based deliveries in each of these verticals.

dating, and the implications are: Catfishing and online scams are overtaking Cupid’s Arrow. The study surveyed 7,000 people in seven countries worldwide, including India. The rise of powerful AI tools complicates the online dating landscape. By leveraging easy-to-use AI tools, romance scammers can craft convincing messages and realistic profile images to trick people looking for love online.

Each hoverboard has its own unique set of pros and cons, which we'll carefully evaluate to help you make an informed decision. From impressive speed and range to innovative safety features and stylish designs, we'll cover everything you need to know to find the perfect hoverboard for your needs. So, whether you are a seasoned hoverboard enthusiast or a first-time rider, join us as we dive into the world of best hoverboards available online.

In this article, we delve into the realm of motherboards to help you navigate the vast array of options available in the market. From flagship models boasting cutting-edge features to budget-friendly offerings that don't compromise on quality, we explore the best motherboards across a range of categories and price points. Each motherboard is meticulously evaluated, highlighting its unique strengths and weaknesses, enabling you to make an informed decision that aligns with your specific needs and preferences.

Bitcoin Price Chart / Source: Adobe / LuisaThe Bitcoin (BTC) price has dipped back below $49,000, a near $1,500 turnaround from the two-year highs it hit near $50,400 earlier in the session, in wake of the release of hotter-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for January.

(Reuters) — China's BYD Co (SZ:002594) Ltd is planning to set up a new manufacturing plant in Mexico, Nikkei reported on Wednesday, citing the company's Mexico head, as the electric vehicle maker aims to establish an export hub to the United States.