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Bitcoin is gearing to undergo a halving event in the next few days. This process slashes the BTC rewards that miners earn to validate transactions on the blockchain by half – reducing their incentive to mine newer blocks rapidly. This slows down the addition of new tokens in circulation.

TikTok, the popular short video platform, is reportedly working on adding artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual influencers to the platforms. These AI influencers will post content for advertisers and sellers on the platform, as per the report. TikTok is said to be adding script-reading capabilities to these influencers, which can be generat...

The Gujarat High Court has pulled up the state public service commission for "absolute gender insensitivity" after it turned down the request of a candidate to either postpone her interview or provide an alternative.

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE) which was introduced by the central government in April 2010 mandates the recognition of schools for operating.

Apple is offering an instant savings offer for its latest iPhone 15 lineup for customers making purchases using HDFC Bank cards. This can be availed while shopping on the company’s online store, or in retail stores Apple Saket and Apple BKC.

Residents and rescue workers in the devastated Libyan city of Derna are struggling to cope with the thousands of corpses washing up or decaying under rubble, after a flood that smashed down buildings and swept people to sea.

Borderlands developer Gearbox will reportedly be sold off by Embracer, as it attempts to stabilise after its $2 billion investment deal with Savvy Games Group fell through. The report suggests that some third parties are interested in acquiring the developer, while its CCO Dan Hewitt is even considering going independent. Embracer previously shut d...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 just got a gameplay trailer, revealing Captain Price and Task Force 141’s efforts to take down the Russian ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov. The game also introduces a non-linear campaign structure called ‘Open Combat Missions,’ which let you take varied approaches to missions, such as choosing to ...

The Digital Personal Data Protection bill, passed by Parliament this week, has received President's assent, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) law aims to protect the privacy of Indian citizens while proposing a penalty of up to Rs. 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect digit...

A bear crashed their wedding to feast on the yummy desserts served to guests. The hilarious story went viral and was shared all over the internet.

Entities misusing or failing to protect digital data users may face penalty of up to Rs. 250 crore, according to the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 which lays down obligations of entities handling and processing data as well as rights of individuals. The bill which was introduced in Parliament on Thursday moots creation of Data Protect...

Amid a sharp spurt in tomato prices across the country, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Women Development and Child Nutrition Pratibha Shukla on Sunday advised people that if tomatoes are expensive, grow them at home or stop eating them.

Whether they are near or far away, best friends help us get through the ups and downs of life. They share our joys, help us to cope with our sorrows, and above all, they are present during both good and bad times of our lives.

The House of Representatives said on Tuesday it will take up a bipartisan bill called the Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act that would require the State Department to report on US NATO allies and others using telecommunication equipment or services in their 5G networks from companies like Huawei and ZTE.

A Stranger Things animated series has been ordered at Netflix. Plot details are scarce, but creators Matt and Ross Duffer claim that the series will be in the vein of Saturday morning cartoons, which goes in theme with the mainline show’s 1980s setting. Flying Bark Productions, best known for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s What If…?, will de...

Bitcoin is gearing to undergo a halving event in the next few days. This process slashes the BTC rewards that miners earn to validate transactions on the blockchain by half – reducing their incentive to mine newer blocks rapidly. This slows down the addition of new tokens in circulation.

TikTok, the popular short video platform, is reportedly working on adding artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual influencers to the platforms. These AI influencers will post content for advertisers and sellers on the platform, as per the report. TikTok is said to be adding script-reading capabilities to these influencers, which can be generat...

The Gujarat High Court has pulled up the state public service commission for "absolute gender insensitivity" after it turned down the request of a candidate to either postpone her interview or provide an alternative.

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE) which was introduced by the central government in April 2010 mandates the recognition of schools for operating.

Apple is offering an instant savings offer for its latest iPhone 15 lineup for customers making purchases using HDFC Bank cards. This can be availed while shopping on the company’s online store, or in retail stores Apple Saket and Apple BKC.

Residents and rescue workers in the devastated Libyan city of Derna are struggling to cope with the thousands of corpses washing up or decaying under rubble, after a flood that smashed down buildings and swept people to sea.

Borderlands developer Gearbox will reportedly be sold off by Embracer, as it attempts to stabilise after its $2 billion investment deal with Savvy Games Group fell through. The report suggests that some third parties are interested in acquiring the developer, while its CCO Dan Hewitt is even considering going independent. Embracer previously shut d...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 just got a gameplay trailer, revealing Captain Price and Task Force 141’s efforts to take down the Russian ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov. The game also introduces a non-linear campaign structure called ‘Open Combat Missions,’ which let you take varied approaches to missions, such as choosing to ...

The Digital Personal Data Protection bill, passed by Parliament this week, has received President's assent, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) law aims to protect the privacy of Indian citizens while proposing a penalty of up to Rs. 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect digit...

A bear crashed their wedding to feast on the yummy desserts served to guests. The hilarious story went viral and was shared all over the internet.

Entities misusing or failing to protect digital data users may face penalty of up to Rs. 250 crore, according to the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 which lays down obligations of entities handling and processing data as well as rights of individuals. The bill which was introduced in Parliament on Thursday moots creation of Data Protect...

Amid a sharp spurt in tomato prices across the country, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Women Development and Child Nutrition Pratibha Shukla on Sunday advised people that if tomatoes are expensive, grow them at home or stop eating them.

Whether they are near or far away, best friends help us get through the ups and downs of life. They share our joys, help us to cope with our sorrows, and above all, they are present during both good and bad times of our lives.

The House of Representatives said on Tuesday it will take up a bipartisan bill called the Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act that would require the State Department to report on US NATO allies and others using telecommunication equipment or services in their 5G networks from companies like Huawei and ZTE.

A Stranger Things animated series has been ordered at Netflix. Plot details are scarce, but creators Matt and Ross Duffer claim that the series will be in the vein of Saturday morning cartoons, which goes in theme with the mainline show’s 1980s setting. Flying Bark Productions, best known for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s What If…?, will de...