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07 Jul

Twitter threatens to sue Meta over Threads

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

In a letter sent by Twitter lawyer Alex Spiro to Facebook's parent CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter threatened to sue Meta Platform over its new Threads platform. Meta, which launched Threads on Wednesday and has more than 30 million signups, wants to take advantage of Elon Musk's Twitter and Instagram's billions of users. Spiro, in his letter, accused Meta of hiring former Twitter employees who "had and continue to access Twitter's trade secrets and other highly confidential information," news website Semafour first reported. “Twitter intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that Meta take immediate steps to stop…

07 Jul

Motorola announces Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador

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Smartphone brand Motorola has signed actress Kriti Shannon as its brand ambassador. The company said he was brought on board to announce its 'Motorola Razer 40 Ultra' and 'Razor 40' products. Shannon will appear in two television commercials. To kick off their collaboration with Kriti Sanon, Motorola worked on two television commercials (TVCs), focusing on the 'Flip the Script' offering for the newly launched range. The campaign showcases Kriti Sanon teaming up with Motorola to explore the many possibilities of the latest Motorola razr phone while showcasing its flip side. Speaking about the partnership, Shivam Ranjan, Marketing Head, APAC, Motorola,…

06 Jul

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan washes the feet of tribal man

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday met Dashmat Rawat, a laborer from the tribal community - who was seen urinating in a video - and washed his feet at his official residence in Bhopal. “I am saddened to see the video. I apologize to you,” Chauhan told the man during a brief conversation, where he also asked about his job and family. The conversation took place after the chief minister washed the man's feet, applied tilak on his forehead, garlanded him, and gave him gifts. Calling the man "Sudama", Chauhan said, "Dasmat, you are my friend now."…

06 Jul

Woman shot dead by daughter’s ex-boyfriend in Delhi

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A 55-year-old woman in north Delhi's Sarai Rohila was allegedly shot dead by her daughter's ex-boyfriend at their home. Police said the accused man allegedly came to retrieve the gifts given to his partner but instead fired at her and her mother. The deceased Poonam (55) was shot in the head and died on the spot, police said. Her daughter, a 27-year-old chartered accountant, called the police and alleged that her ex-boyfriend had killed her mother. The absconding accused works as a salesman in a saree shop in the Kotwali area. Police said the woman and the accused were in…

05 Jul

Shah Rukh Khan meets with accident on set

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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly met with an accident on the sets of one of his projects in Los Angeles. According to a report, Khan met with an accident and injured his nose, after which, the actor had to undergo a small surgery."SRK was shooting for a project in Los Angeles and he hit his nose. He started bleeding and was immediately rushed to the hospital," a source told ETimes. The source added that the actor's team was told by doctors that there was nothing to worry about and that Khan would have to undergo a small surgery…

05 Jul

ASICS India appoints Shraddha Kapoor as brand ambassador

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ASICS, Japan's global sportswear brand, has appointed Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor as the brand ambassador of India. The brand would like to strengthen its philosophy of 'beautiful mind, healthy body' through the association and create a niche among Indian female fitness enthusiasts. The actor will approve the brand's footwear and women's sports offers. Shraddha Kapoor commented, "I am excited to start this amazing journey with ASICS India. The growing awareness of the significance of physical and mental well-being has made it essential for everyone to prioritize their overall health. I strongly believe that a healthy body nurtures a healthy mind,…

04 Jul

Pakistani woman enters India illegally with four children to live with her lover

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A woman from Pakistan entered India illegally with her four children after falling in love with a man from Greater Noida on the gaming app PUBG Mobile. Seema Ghulam Haider, a 27-year-old Pakistani woman, and the man have been identified as Sachin, 22. The two met and fell in love on the gaming platform after which they decided to stay together in India. In India, they were living in a rented apartment in the Rabupura area of Greater Noida. According to India Today report, the woman had entered India in May with her four children as the apartment owner Brijesh…

04 Jul

Jio Bharat 4G phones launched in India at Rs 999

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Reliance Jio has launched its new Jio Bharat Phone, a smart feature phone designed to help India transition to a 4G-only future. The phone is priced at Rs 999 and comes with two new Jio Bharat plans, priced at Rs 123 and Rs 1234. Launched under the company's "2G Mukt Bharat" (2G-Mukt Bharat) vision, the Jio Bharat Phone is a basic-looking but smart feature phone that comes with all the essentials that will help users stay connected, especially in rural parts of India. It has a 1.77-inch display, a 0.3MP camera, a torch, an FM radio, a 3.5mm audio jack,…

03 Jul

Veteran actor Harish Magon of ‘Gol Maal’ fame passes away

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Veteran actor Harish Magon, best known for his memorable performances in Bollywood classics like 'Gol Maal' and 'Chupke Chupke', died at the age of 76 on Saturday. Although the exact cause of his death is not known, it is believed that the late actor died of age-related ailments. The Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) shared the news of Magon's death through Twitter. Mourning the loss of the actor, CINTAA said in its tweet that Magon was a member of the Artists' Association of the Indian Film and television industry since June 1988. As reported by ETimes, the late actor…

03 Jul

Fastrack announces Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador

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Ranveer Singh, the epitome of talent and brilliance in the Indian film industry, proudly announces his association with Fastrack Smart as the brand ambassador. Known for his daring fashion choices, electric energy, and magnetic charm, Ranveer Singh embodies everything that Fastrack Smart stands for. With his larger-than-life personality, he fearlessly pushes style boundaries and sets new fashion benchmarks with every look. Fastrack has collaborated with Smart to mark a significant milestone for the dynamic and versatile performing brand, leading it to become the largest fashion-tech brand in India. Expressing his enthusiasm about this new initiative, Superstar Ranveer Singh said, “Fastrack…