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ISRO on Monday successfully launched its maiden X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer several insights into celestial objects like black holes. ISRO's ever reliable Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in its C58 mission, placed the primary X-Ray Polarimeter satellite XPoSat into a 650 km Low Earth Orbit as intended after lifting off at the pre-fixed time of 9.10 am from the first launch pad in Sriharikota. As the 25-hour countdown concluded, the 44.4-metre-tall rocket lifted off majestically with thunderous applause from spectators who had descended here in large numbers at this spaceport situated about 135 km east of Chennai. PSLV-C58/XPoSat Mission: Lift-off normal ? ?️XPoSat satellite is launched successfully. ?PSLV-C58 vehicle placed the satellite precisely into the intended orbit of 650 km with 6-degree inclination?. The POEM-3 is being scripted ... #XPoSat — ISRO (@isro) January 1, 2024 The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is aimed to investigate

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The defence secretary says British forces will take direct action against Houthi rebels targeting vessels in the key shipping lane. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CVyBEgl via DHARMA

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The Archbishop of Canterbury urges politicians to "forswear wedge issues" and avoid divisive topics. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/jfZ0AvR via DHARMA

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Nothing Phone 2a is expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2024. Over the past few weeks, details of a new smartphone from Nothing have surfaced online. The UK-based OEM is said to be working on the Nothing Phone 2a, which is likely to launch with trimmed specifications as compared to the company's last handset, the Nothing Phone 2 . Design renders alongside several key features of the purported phone have been tipped previously. Now, a tipster has suggested the price, colour options, and RAM and storage configurations of the Nothing Phone 2a. Tipster Roland Quandt (@rquandt) shared in a post on X that the Nothing Phone 2a is likely to launch in Black and White colour options. He also claimed that the base variant of the smartphone with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage could be priced below EUR 400 (roughly Rs. 36,800). The tipster added that the handset could also be available in a 12GB + 256GB variant but did not hint at a price range for this option.  No

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A new year, and all the political parties are focusing their planning and attention on the polls ahead. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/85ODchF via DHARMA

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The ever-changing landscape of the smartphone industry in India is always surprising. This year, there have been plenty of changes and several newcomers in some segments to make for a very interesting mix of devices for eager buyers to choose from. While most regulars like Xiaomi and Realme have seen a handful of launches in the budget segment, brands like Motorola and Infinix have gone in all guns blazing. Xiaomi has been making headway into the higher end of the budget range and the mid-range instead. The battle between Samsung and OnePlus has never been bigger than 2023, when OnePlus launched its first book-style foldable, the Open , late this year (after several delays). Brands like Oppo and Motorola took things a step up with foldables and premium smartphone offerings, while Samsung took it relatively easy with the same, but delivered a rather capable camera-focused flagship with its Galaxy S23 Ultra . Google ushered in the age of AI on smartphones, but definitely missed out

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The pub chain founder and Brexit campaigner is recognised for services to hospitality and culture. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/sU9h8dN via DHARMA

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They are receiving their respective accolades in recognition of their political and public service. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/4b38YdB via DHARMA

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Oppo Find X7 series launch date has been revealed. The lineup is expected to include the Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra. The company has announced the launch date of the series in China and also revealed the design and colour options of the models. The RAM and storage configurations of the phones have been confirmed as well. Oppo has also opened reservations for the handsets in China. The lineup has previously been tipped to include a Find X7 Ultra 'Satellite Communication' variant but the company has not yet confirmed its availability.  The company announced that the Oppo Find X7 series will launch globally on January 8 at 2:30pm Beijing time (12pm IST). A promotional video of the upcoming lineup shows the design of the two handsets - the Oppo Find X7 and Oppo Find X7 Ultra. Ahead of the launch, both models are open for reservations in China. The listings of the phones on the official website also reveal the colour options and the storage configurations. Oppo Find X7 is confirme

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As part of compliance action against the offshore entities, Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND) has issued show cause notices to nine offshore Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). According to an official release from the Ministry of Finance, "Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) were brought into the ambit of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML-CFT) framework under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PML) Act in March 2023." "As part of compliance action against the offshore entities, Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND) has issued compliance Show Cause Notices to the following nine offshore Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)," it said. As per the release, the nine offshore Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers ar

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Realme is gearing up to launch a new smartphone in India with a periscope zoom camera soon. The Chinese electronics brand has shared a teaser on social media platforms to offer hints about the launch of the new flagship smartphone without confirming the exact moniker and launch date. The upcoming handset is being speculated to be the Realme 12 Pro+. It could succeed the Realme 11 Pro+ that went official in the country in July. Through a teaser post on X, Realme announced the launch of a new smartphone in the country. The tweet carries the tagline “No Periscope. No Flagship" hinting at enhanced optical zoom capabilities. The poster image shows the rear portion of the device with a ring. The company  launched the Realme GT 5 Pro earlier this month as its first flagship phone equipped with a periscope telephoto camera. Although Realme has not confirmed the moniker yet, it is has been speculated that the Realme 12 Pro+ may break cover soon. Separately, tipster Abhishek Yadav (@

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Nothing Phone 2a is expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2024. Over the past few weeks, details of a new smartphone from Nothing have surfaced online. The UK-based OEM is said to be working on the Nothing Phone 2a, which is likely to launch with trimmed specifications as compared to the company's last handset, the Nothing Phone 2 . Design renders alongside several key features of the purported phone have been tipped previously. Now, a tipster has suggested the price, colour options, and RAM and storage configurations of the Nothing Phone 2a. Tipster Roland Quandt (@rquandt) shared in a post on X that the Nothing Phone 2a is likely to launch in Black and White colour options. He also claimed that the base variant of the smartphone with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage could be priced below EUR 400 (roughly Rs. 36,800). The tipster added that the handset could also be available in a 12GB + 256GB variant but did not hint at a price range for this option.  No

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iQoo Neo 9 series has been launched in China on Wednesday, December 27. The lineup comes with two models - iQoo Neo 9 and iQoo Neo 9 Pro . They offer 16-megapixel front cameras and 5,160mAh batteries with 120W wired fast charging support. Both handsets feature 6.78-inch AMOLED panels and are available in three colour options and four RAM and storage configurations. The iQoo Neo 9 series is available for pre-order in China and will go on sale later this month. iQoo Neo 9, iQoo Neo 9 Pro price, availability Offered in Fighting Black, Nautical Blue, and Red and White Soul (translated from Chinese), the iQoo Neo 9 and iQoo Neo 9 Pro are available in four RAM and storage configurations. The base iQoo Neo 9 starts at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 26,900) for its 12GB + 256GB option. Meanwhile, the 16GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB variants are priced at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 29,300) and CNY 2,799 (roughly Rs. 32,800). The top-of-the-line 16GB + 1TB option of the iQoo Neo 9 is listed at CNY 3,199 (r

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Xiaomi's first launch event explicitly focusing on EV technology will take place later today (December 28). Ahead of it, the electronics brand has posted a teaser on social media offering a glimpse at the company's first-ever passenger car, an all-electric sedan called the Xiaomi SU7. The SU in the moniker stands for Speed Ultra. The four-wheeler is confirmed to come with Xiaomi's HyperOS operating system. The EV is shown in a sedan-style design with a grey shade with five-spoke alloy wheels paired with Michelin tyres. Lei Jun, Chief Executive Officer Xiaomi posted the first official look of the upcoming Xiaomi SU7 via X (formerly Twitter). The post includes a caption — ‘Hello, Xiaomi SU7 Welcome to Human x Car x Home' — suggesting the four-wheeler's integration with smartphone and smart home accessories. It is confirmed to be powered by the HyperOS operating system. The poster indicates a grey finish for the Xiaomi SU7. It is seen with a sedan-style design with

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Firefighters were called to a fire at Conservative MP Mike Freer's office on Christmas Eve. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/KN7sRMF via DHARMA

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Oppo Find X7 series is expected to launch in China soon. The company has not yet confirmed any details regarding the launch of the lineup but several leaks about the Oppo Find X7 phones have surfaced online recently. The series was initially expected to include three models, however, a recent report suggested that the lineup will come with the Oppo Find X7, Find X7 Ultra, and a Find X7 Ultra variant with 'Satellite Communication'. Another report now suggests that all Oppo Find X7 models are expected to offer improved mobile gaming experiences for users. A Gizomochina report citing a screenshot circulating on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging platform, stated that the Oppo Find X7 handsets will enhance gaming experiences for users by supporting high frame rates of up to 120 fps (frames per second). This is said to increase the display responsiveness and smoothness during gaming. The screenshot shared shows the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 5G, Oppo Find X7, and Find X7 Pro models as being o

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OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R are confirmed to launch in India on January 23. The flagship model was launched in China earlier this month. The Indian variant of the OnePlus 12 is expected to be similar to its Chinese counterpart. The OnePlus 12R, on the other hand, tipped to succeed the OnePlus 11R , is said to be a rebranded OnePlus Ace 3, which is expected to launch in China in early January. Now a tipster has suggested the colour options and price range of the two new OnePlus models in India. Tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) said in a post on X that the Indian variant of the OnePlus 12 is likely to launch in Black and Green colour options. He added that the phone will be available in configurations of up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. According to the tipster, the handset is expected to be priced in the country between Rs. 58,000 and Rs. 60,000.  In the same post, Brar noted that the OnePlus 12R, which is confirmed to launch alongside the OnePlus 12, is expected t

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But the government has announced it will move away from EU-era rules on wine bottle sizes in shops. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/HMEB0kW via DHARMA

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The party is exploring whether some could have their claims assessed before they travel to the UK. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/CJa9mo7 via DHARMA

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Vivo X100 series will launch in India in the first week of January, the Chinese smartphone brand confirmed on Tuesday. Vivo is teasing the arrival of new X series smartphones via a dedicated microsite on its India website. The Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro with brand-new MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC was announced in China in November. The handsets made their debut in select global markets later this month. The Indian variants are also confirmed to ship with the same chipset and 8T LTPO display. Cameras are the major USP of the Vivo X100 family. They flaunt triple rear cameras headlined by a 50-megapixel 1-inch-type main camera. The Vivo X100 series will launch in India on January 4, the company confirmed via a media invite issued on Tuesday. Additionally, Vivo India has just set up a new microsite for its upcoming series. The Indian variants of Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro are teased to come in Asteroid Black, Startrail Blue, and Sunset colour options. They are confirmed to pack Funto

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WhatsApp is adding support for sharing status updates from some linked devices, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The Meta-owned messaging service will soon allow users to post status updates from the web version or from linked 'companion' devices. Users who have signed up to test beta versions of WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Android can already try out the new functionality on their secondary devices. Companion mode for WhatsApp allows users to access their chats on four other devices, even when their primary smartphone isn't online. After updating to  WhatsApp Web beta 2.2353.59, feature tracker WABetaInfo spotted a new feature in the web client that allows users to post updates from the Status section. Beta testers should be able to click on the green icon next to their profile photo next to My Status and tap on Photos & Videos or Text , to upload a status update. Sharing status updates via the latest WhatsApp Web beta version Photo Credit:

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Poco X6 series is expected to launch in India soon. It is expected to succeed the Poco X5 lineup which was first unveiled globally in February this year. The Poco X5 Pro debuted in India with a Snapdragon 778G chipset the same month, while the Poco X5 model launched in the country with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC in March. The anticipated Poco X6 series is also likely to include a base and a Pro model like its predecessors. Now the India launch of the Poco X6 series has been teased, suggesting it will debut soon. In a post on X, the social media platform previously called Twitter, Poco India Head Himanshu Tandon shared a image with the caption conveying the season's greetings and the promise of something new. It reads, "Happy Xmas Everyone," with three decorated Christmas Tree emoji, followed by "Santa is coming with the gift soon," with a sunglasses emoji and a gift emoji. The image attached to the post shows Santa with sunglasses riding a sleigh driven b

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Jio has announced the "Happy New Year Offer 2024" for its prepaid users in India. Notably, the telecom operator has refreshed one of the company's older annual prepaid plans. The New Year offer provides the benefit of added 24 days of validity, which is complementary to its regular 365 days of validity. This is currently extended only to the Rs. 2,999 plan. Benefits offered in the plan remain the same, but with the increased validity period, the per-day cost is reduced for customers. The Reliance-owned network service provider explained in a Terms and Conditions page on its website that the long-term prepaid recharge plan of Rs. 2,999 will come with a 24-day validity voucher which will allow the plan to continue for an additional 24 days after its usual 365-day validity runs out, resulting in a total of 389 days of validity. The plan can be purchased through Jio's prepaid plan page on its website or via the MyJio application. The benefits extended during those 24

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The Christmas cheer does not seem to be working out quite so magically for the crypto sector, as many altcoins on Monday, December 25 reflected losses on the price chart. Bitcoin registered a loss of 0.09 percent to trade at the price point of $42,906 (roughly Rs. 35 lakh). Over the weekend, Bitcoin pricing did see a dent owing to market volatility and the ongoing holiday season. Between December 22 and Monday, the value of BTC has reduced by $1,306 (roughly Rs. 1.98 lakh). Ether followed Bitcoin to see price dips on Monday. The asset is trading at $2,264 (roughly Rs. 1.88 lakh) after incurring a loss of 0.39 percent. ETH price dipped by $11 (roughly Rs. 915) over the weekend. Alongside BTC and ETH, other cryptocurrencies that are trading in losses on Monday include Ripple , Cardano , Dogecoin , Shiba Inu , Litecoin , and Bitcoin Cash . Leo , Stellar , and Cronos also registered value slashes in addition to Binance USD and Bitcoin SV The overall crypto market cap of the crypto

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US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has successfully acquired a licence to operate as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) in France. This also means that Coinbase is now a registered entity with Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), the French financial markets authority. While Binance has amassed approval internationally outside US, Coinbase appears to be following the same trajectory amid increasing scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The third-largest crypto firm by trading volume globally, Coinbase can now offer retail, institutional, and ecosystem products service options in France. Bonjour la France. :fr: We've received approval in France as a registered VASP. This is an important market for us and represents another chapter in our Go Deep, Go Broad international strategy. Learn more: https://t.co/OGiAcSyY3c pic.twitter.com/Z50oojEWV3 — Coinbase :shield::telephone_receiver: (@coinbase) December 21, 2023 Furthermore, this fresh regist