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Disrupt early-bird pricing extended to Friday

We see how hard early startup community members work to build their dreams. You’re all wicked busy, and that’s why we’re extending our early-bird pricing on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt, taking place on October 18–20 in San Francisco. You get one extra week to save up to $1,300, so shake your tail feathers and buy […]

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Extended early-bird savings on TC Disrupt passes end this Friday

We’re coming down to the wire, folks. Your chance to save early-bird pricing on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt ends this Friday. Our three-day flagship tech startup conference offers superior ROI at full price, but why spend more when you don’t have to? To-do today: Buy your early-bird pass to TechCrunch Disrupt by Friday, August 5 […]

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From pickup basketball to market domination: My wild ride with Coupang

Coupang early investor Ben Sun shares an inside look into the growth of the Korean e-commerce giant and explains how founder Bom Kim led a pivot when the company was already an established business.

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Turkey’s instant grocery giant Getir grabs UK’s Weezy in latest delivery consolidation

Well that was quick. U.K.-based hyper fast grocery delivery startup Weezy — which only raised a pre-seed for its 15-minute delivery services of supermarket fare last year (after founding the biz in 2019) — has been bagged by Turkish 10-minute delivery app Getir. It’s the latest slice of consolidation to hit Europe’s hyper competitive on-demand […]

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Blidz raises $6.6M to expand its Pinduoduo-inspired social shopping app

Gamification and social hooks have become cornerstones across every category of consumer apps these days, and today one that’s using these to build out a new e-commerce platform in Europe is announcing a seed round to give its growth a boost. Blidz — a social shopping app that offers big discounts (many items in categories […]

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Supporting Adelaide's Entrepreneurs - 23 Jan

For members of Australia's start up community, Adelaide is fast growing the reputation of a national entrepreneurial hub.




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Widening Gender Pay Gap sees Australia fall Furthest in Global Rankings: PwC Women in Work Index - 3 Mar

Australia dropped six places to 15th position - the largest drop out of the 27 OECD countries measured.




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Big City thinking needs Big City analytics: Identifying Sydney's Centres of Gravity - 7 Apr

Greater Sydney generates 23% of the Nation's GDP and will be a city of 8 million, up from 4 million, in the next 40 years.




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Australia's Slide on Female Economic Empowerment Continues - 07 Mar

Australia has fallen back to pre-2007 performance on female economic empowerment with one of the biggest annual declines among OECD countries according to PwC's annual Women in Work index.




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Adobe’s Project Super Sonic uses AI to generate sound effects for your videos

Creating engaging videos isn’t only about the visuals. So much of the appeal of good video content is about the audio, but finding (or maybe even creating) the right audio effects can be a time-consuming process. At its annual MAX conference, Adobe is showing off Project Super Sonic, an experimental prototype demo that shows how […]

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Quantum Machines and Nvidia use machine learning to get closer to an error-corrected quantum computer

About a year and a half ago, quantum control startup Quantum Machines and Nvidia announced a deep partnership that would bring together Nvidia’s DGX Quantum computing platform and Quantum Machine’s advanced quantum control hardware. We didn’t hear much about the results of this partnership for a while, but it’s now starting to bear fruit and […]

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Emidat is building a tool to clean up construction by automating environmental reporting

Fixing the climate crisis is a vast, world-sized puzzle. But one particularly large piece of this ginormous conundrum is construction and real estate — which collectively amount for around 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Enter Munich-based data startup Emidat, which has built a software platform for automating the generation of validated Environmental Product Declaration […]

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Nvidia-Run:ai deal to be reviewed under EU’s merger rules

The European Union has tossed a wrench in the works of chipmaker Nvidia’s proposed acquisition of Tel Aviv-based AI workload management startup Run:ai. The deal, which was announced back in April — with a price tag of $700 million per our sources — will be reviewed by the bloc after a request by competition regulators in […]

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This 21-Year-Old Was In College and Didn't Know What He Wanted to Do With His Life. A Year Later, He Thought of an Idea That Turned Into a $16 Million Business.

Adam Cohen, founder and CEO of Stic, shares his roadmap for success for the car-based ad tech startup.




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After Being Laid Off, He Started a Side Hustle With Facebook. It Made Almost $3 Million Last Year: 'I Bought My Mom a $50,000 SUV.'

Carlos Ugalde, founder of House of Chingasos, didn't know anything about digital marketing — but he dove in anyway.




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The Hidden Drawbacks of Digital PR — Here's What Agencies Aren't Telling You

Digital PR is often expensive and misleading, with agencies charging high fees for services that offer little value, fake media placements and no guaranteed results.




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How to Raise Rent Prices Without Losing Tenants — A Guide for Landlords

Thinking of tweaking rent rates? Read this article for tips on striking the perfect balance between being competitive and earning higher revenue.




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LG Just Demoed a New Screen That Stretches Like Taffy From 12 to 18 Inches: Video

LG's full-color screen is a first for the industry, but competitors like Samsung are not too far behind.








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Shaid Hussain Age 32 Years vs Union Territory Of Jammu And Kashmir on 8 November, 2024

(08.11.2024)

01. Petitioner through the medium of this petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeks for the following reliefs:-

i) Commanding upon the respondents to allow the petitioner to work as Lambardar in view of his appointment vide order No. 145-47/TBG Auth dated 07.07.2022 and also in view of the J&K Lambardari Act, 1972 and J&K Lambardari Rules, 1980 till general elections are held.

ii) Commanding upon the respondents to confirm the appointment of the petitioner in accordance with the J&K Lambardari Act and Lambardari Rules.




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State Of J&K vs Showkat Ali Son Of Reham Din Resident Of ... on 11 November, 2024

Sanjay Dhar, J

1) The appellant/State has challenged judgment dated 07.01.2012 passed by the learned 2nd Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu (hereinafter referred to as the "trial Court") whereby, in a case arising out of FIR No. 116/2000 for offences under Sections 307/324/326/336/337 RPC registered with Police Station, Bagh-e- Bahu, Jammu, the respondents/accused have been acquitted of the charges.

2) The facts, leading to filing of this appeal, are that on 05.04.2000, PW Mohd Ashraf while undergoing treatment in Government Medical College Hospital, Jammu for the injury received by him, made a statement before the police that on the aforesaid date at about 10.30 am when he reached his in-laws‟ house at Raika, he saw a number of people having gathered over there. He further stated that his father-in-law Siraj Din and respondent No.1/accused were having a long standing land dispute going on between them. On account of this, the respondents/accused along with 8/10 more persons had come on spot. It was further stated that the respondent No.1/accused Showkat Ali with an intention to commit murder of PW Mohd Ashraf launched a murderous attack on him with a Pathi on left side of his head which resulted in grievous injury to him. It was also alleged that the other respondents/accused were carrying clubs and axes in their hands, but they did not launch any attack upon him. When some people came on spot, the respondents/accused fled away from the spot and PW Mohd Ashraf fell down unconscious.




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Khalid Jahangir Qazi Through His Power ... vs Union Of India Through Secretary & Ors. on 12 November, 2024

SANJEEV NARULA, J.:

1. Mr. Khalid Jahangir Qazi, a national of United States of America holding the status of an Overseas Citizen of India,1 has invoked the jurisdiction of this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950, seeking entry to India. He challenges the legality of two restrictive measures imposed upon him - order dated 12th May, 2023 issued by the Consulate General of India, New York,2 cancelling his OCI card under the Citizenship Act, 1955,3 and the Citizenship Rules, 2009; and a subsequent blacklisting order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, under the Foreigners Act, 1946,4 restraining his entry into India. The underlying basis of these actions, as asserted by the Respondents, is the Petitioner's alleged involvement in activities deemed to be prejudicial to the interests of India.




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U Yuvaraj vs Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. on 12 November, 2024

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The Appellant filed an (offline) RTI application dated 16.12.2022 seeking the following information:

"1. The name of revenue villages with survey nos of tower line erected for PowerGrid Corporation of India Ltd 800KVA HVDC Transmission Line Raigargh (Chattisgargh) to Pugalur (TN) in Erode Dr?

2. The copy of item wise list of cut and removed trees, category, age, analysis and evaluation certificate from Agriculture Department for erecting PowerGrid Corporation of India Ltd 800KVA HVDC Transmission Line Raigargh (Chattisgargh) to Pugalur (TN) in Erode Dr?

3. The copy of details of the following a. Land compensation paid.

b. Compensation paid for crops (item wise) c. Compensation paid for trees (item wise) For erecting PowerGrid Corporation of India Ltd-800KVA HVDC Transmission Line Raigargh (Chattisgargh) to Pugalur (TN) in Erode Dt?




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) Laxmidhar Sethi vs State Of Odisha ..... Opposite Party on 11 November, 2024

11.11.2024 Order No.

01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. Perused the records.

3. This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the Petitioners for anticipatory bail, involving offence punishable under Sections 498-A / 323 / 342 / 506 /307 / 34 of I.P.C. read with Section 4 of D.P. Act in G.R. Case No.1305 of 2024 of the Court of learned S.D.J.M., Chatrapur arising out of Chamakhandi P.S. Case No.373 of 2024.




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Dali Parida And Others vs State Of Odisha ..... Opposite Party on 8 November, 2024

08.11.2024 Order No.

01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid mode.

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Additional Standing Counsel appearing for the Opposite Party-State.

3. The present application has been filed under Section 48 of Cr.P.C. by the Petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Konark P.S. Case No.118 of 2021, corresponding to G.R. Case No.506 of 2021, pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C., Konark, for alleged commission of offences punishable under Sections 341, 294, 323, 325, 506, 34 of I.P.C.




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Abdul Rashid Mochi And Ors vs Ut Of J&K And Ors on 11 November, 2024

Through: -

None CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJESH SEKHRI, JUDGE (ORDER) 11.11.2024 This is an application filed by the petitioners to place on record the documents.

For the reasons stated in the application, coupled with the submissions made at Bar, by learned counsel for the petitioners, the same is allowed and the documents are taken on record.




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Showkat Rashid Chopan vs Union Territory Of J&K & Ors. ... on 11 November, 2024

11.11.2024

1. The petitioner being a consolidated worker engaged by the Municipal Committee, Handwara came to be terminated/disengaged from service with immediate effect in terms of impugned order No. MC/Hand/Estt/2022-23/32-36 dated 06.04.2023 by the Executive Officer, Municipal Committee, Handwara. This order is under challenge in the present writ petition by the petitioner.

2. In terms of an order dated 12.04.2023, this Court came to keep on hold the operation of the impugned order dated 06.04.2023, with a further interim direction unto the respondents to allow the petitioner to continue as a consolidated worker in terms of his original engagement order dated 30.12.2006.




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Sri Tridib Karmakar vs Smt. Sunanda Karmakar (Dey) on 11 November, 2024

4. In brief, the present appeal arises out of the dismissal of the appellant's suit under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for restitution of conjugal rights.

5. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that in the event the divorce suit subsequently initiated by the wife is decided, the same may prejudice the outcome of the present appeal.

6. That apart, the divorce suit was initiated by the wife subsequent to the initiation of the husband's suit for restitution of conjugal rights.

7. Accordingly, apart from the husband otherwise being entitled to an order of stay in lieu of the circumstances as indicated above, the principle of Section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure may also be deemed to be applicable in the present case.




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WSJ Opinion: Biden's Failing Vaccine Mandates

Journal Editorial Report: He fought the law, and the law won. Image: Drew Angerer/Getty Images




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WSJ Opinion: Does Joe Biden Actually Have a China Policy?

Journal Editorial Report: A diplomatic Olympic boycott may not be enough. Image: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images




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Video: Tonga Eruption Causes Oil Spill, Damaged Beaches in Peru

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo declared an environmental emergency after an oil spill from high waves caused by the Tonga volcanic eruption contaminated several beaches. Photo: Martin Mejia/Associated Press




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Three Key Pieces of Evidence Presented at Elizabeth Holmes’s Trial

In the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, prosecutors have shown texts, emails and audio clips portraying her in her own words. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday asked Sara Randazzo about key pieces of evidence and what to expect. Photo: Nick Otto/AFP via Getty Images




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Omicron Variant Accounts for Most U.S. Covid Cases Ahead of the Holidays

The Omicron variant caused more than 70% of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. registered the week ending Dec. 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The surge comes as the holidays approach and some people reconsider travel plans. Photo: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg




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FDA Authorizes Merck’s Covid-19 Pill: Here’s How It Works

The FDA has cleared Merck’s new Covid-19 therapy molnupiravir, the latest antiviral that adults can take at home to avoid severe disease. WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez explains the science behind the new drug. Photo: Merck




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Biden Hosts Democracy Summit Amid Tensions With China and Russia

As authoritarian regimes in China and Russia continue to make gains, President Biden faces a challenge of reigniting global democracy at his Summit for Democracy. WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib explains how Biden will navigate these challenges at the virtual summit. Photo Illustration: Elise Dean




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Gerrymandering Could Shape the Midterms, But Reform Is Possible

States are drawing new congressional district maps for the House of Representatives that could determine control of Congress. This undertaking is proving to be highly politicized, but as WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib explains, the process can be reshaped. Photo illustration: Todd Johnson




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‘What Kind of Nation Are We Going to Be:’ Biden Reflects on Jan. 6 Riot

In an address to the nation on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, President Biden accused former President Donald Trump of spreading a “web of lies” about the 2020 election. Photo: Michael Reynolds/Pool via Reuters




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Biden Says Build Back Better Will Likely Be Broken Up

President Biden said at a news conference Wednesday that the stalled $2 trillion Build Back Better proposal would likely have to be split up to get certain pieces, like provisions on climate, energy and early-childhood education, passed. Photo: Oliver Contreras/Sipa/Bloomberg News




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Biden Warns Russia of ‘Disaster’ if It Invades Ukraine

President Biden said on Wednesday that the U.S. is ready to unleash sanctions against Russia if President Vladimir Putin makes a move against Ukraine. Biden also laid out a possible diplomatic resolution. Photo: Susan Walsh/Associated Press




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Retirements Are Latest Challenge Facing Democrats Ahead of Midterms

With the 2022 midterm election just months away, the Democratic Party faces losing its congressional majority due to a growing number of retirements. Photo illustration: Elise Dean




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China’s ‘Zero-Covid’ Policy Creates New Supply-Chain Worries

To keep out Covid-19, China closed some border gates late last year, leaving produce to rot in trucks. Restrictions like these and rules at some Chinese ports, the gateways for goods headed to the world, could cascade into delays in the global supply chain. Photo composite: Emily Siu




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Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses Hours Before Biden’s Visit

At least 10 people were injured when a snow-covered bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh early Friday morning, hours before President Biden was scheduled to visit the city and speak about infrastructure. Photo: Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press




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U.S. to Deploy Troops to European Allies Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis

The Pentagon announced on Wednesday a plan to deploy more than 3,000 troops to Europe in the first major movement of U.S. forces in Russia’s military standoff with Ukraine. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Associated Press




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Putin, Xi Show Solidarity as Ukraine Tensions Mount

Ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a summit, underscoring their deepening ties as Russia confronts growing tensions with the U.S. and NATO over Ukraine. Photo: Alexei Druzhinin/Associated Press




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Hong Kong Races to Contain Covid-19 Outbreak – With China’s Help

As countries loosen Covid-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is sticking to a “dynamic zero-Covid” approach – with help from Beijing. A surge in cases has overwhelmed hospitals and threatens business confidence in the global financial hub. Photo: Bertha Wang/Bloomberg




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Biden’s State of the Union: Warning to Putin, Plan to Fight Inflation

During President Biden’s address to the nation, he garnered bipartisan applause as he warned Russia that more coordinated measures were coming in response to its invasion of Ukraine. He also laid out ways to help tame inflation. Photo: Pool/Reuters