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India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
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UAE Scraps Value Added Tax on Crypto Transactions, Binance Foresees Rapid Growth in Web3 Businesses
The UAE has exempted some crypto transactions from value added taxes (VAT). This essentially means that the five percent VAT that the UAE previously levied on crypto transfers and conversions now stands cancelled. This move is being implemented retrospectively covering crypto transactions from as far back as January 1, 2018.
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India’s Self Custodial Okto Wallet Acquires Licence in Ras Al Khaimah as Part of UAE Expansion
Okto, the self-custodial wallet by CoinDCX crypto exchange has secured a business licence in UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). This marks a pivotal milestone in Okto’s plans for international expansion, starting with the UAE, the company said on August 27.
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Opinion: India's New Trade Motto Is About Expanding Its Comfort Zone(s)
Moving away from its traditional focus on just South-South cooperation, India has progressively embraced regional trade agreements with the developed world. The latest deal with four European nations is an example.
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Xbox Game Pass December 2023: Far Cry 6, Remnant I and II, and More
Far Cry 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass in December, alongside both Remnant games — From the Ashes and Remnant II — ideal for souls-like fans. Rise of the Tomb Raider is coming to PC and Xbox consoles on December 5, while Goat Simulator 3 awaits a drop on the 7th.
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Binance in Talks to Create Crypto-Centric Hub In Nigeria
Binance crypto exchange is coordinating with Nigeria to establish a special economic zone, powered by the crypto sector. This ‘Virtual Free Zone’, being planned by the US-based crypto exchange and the Nigerian authorities, intends to bring together blockchain and Web3 entrepreneurs from the African continent and accelerate development and adopt...
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Diablo Immortal Gets June 2 Release Date, Also Coming to PC
Diablo Immortal is coming to PC, Android, and iPhone on June 2, Blizzard has announced. The game is the first MMOARPG Diablo game, will support cross-play as well as cross-progression, offer controller support, and will get monthly free content.
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75 "Gobar-Dhan" Plants To Save Cities From Garbage Landfills: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government is making efforts to free thousands of acres of land in the country's urban areas from piles of garbage, which was being dumped there for decades, and convert these places into green zones
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Dubai World Trade Centre to Set Up Specialised Crypto Zone
Dubai World Trade Centre will become a crypto zone and regulator for cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets, as part of efforts to attract new business as regional economic competition heats up.
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Google Meet Introduces New Immersive Backgrounds for Video Calls on Web
Google Meet on the Web is getting five new immersive backgrounds that users can add before joining or during a video call. Cafe and condo interiors come with various iterations, including sunny, snowy, or rainy weather that helps users represent their current time zone and climate.
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Skoda Auto To Make All Its Facilities Smoke-Free Zones
Czech carmaker, Skoda Auto, has announced that it will be making all its manufacturing facilities, premises and lands a no-smoking zone.
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DC FanDome: The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984, The Suicide Squad Part of Virtual Event
With major comic conventions cancelled, Warner Bros. is going online with DC FanDome, a free 24-hour virtual event, starting August 22 at 10:30pm IST. It will feature The Batman, Justice League Snyder Cut, Wonder Woman 1984, and The Suicide Squad among many others.
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Unlocking India - What's Opening Today As Restrictions Ease Up: 10 Points
The second extension of the pan-India lockdown necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic kicks in today, enabling several states to ease some rules in areas that are free of the disease and considered medium risk. People movement and businesses in containment zones will continue to remain restricted. The national capital is ready to "reopen" and peo...
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Pakistan Port Developed By China Aims To Be "Next Dubai", But Is Thirsty
For over a decade, Pakistani officials have dreamed of transforming the small but strategically located fishing port of Gwadar into a duty-free port and free economic zone - Pakistan's answer to Dubai.
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Sega Forever Brings Retro Games to Android and iOS
Five Sega Genesis games are available at launch: Altered Beast, Comix Zone, Kid Chameleon, Phantasy Star II, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
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India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
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UAE Scraps Value Added Tax on Crypto Transactions, Binance Foresees Rapid Growth in Web3 Businesses
The UAE has exempted some crypto transactions from value added taxes (VAT). This essentially means that the five percent VAT that the UAE previously levied on crypto transfers and conversions now stands cancelled. This move is being implemented retrospectively covering crypto transactions from as far back as January 1, 2018.
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India’s Self Custodial Okto Wallet Acquires Licence in Ras Al Khaimah as Part of UAE Expansion
Okto, the self-custodial wallet by CoinDCX crypto exchange has secured a business licence in UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). This marks a pivotal milestone in Okto’s plans for international expansion, starting with the UAE, the company said on August 27.
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Opinion: India's New Trade Motto Is About Expanding Its Comfort Zone(s)
Moving away from its traditional focus on just South-South cooperation, India has progressively embraced regional trade agreements with the developed world. The latest deal with four European nations is an example.
-
Xbox Game Pass December 2023: Far Cry 6, Remnant I and II, and More
Far Cry 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass in December, alongside both Remnant games — From the Ashes and Remnant II — ideal for souls-like fans. Rise of the Tomb Raider is coming to PC and Xbox consoles on December 5, while Goat Simulator 3 awaits a drop on the 7th.
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Binance in Talks to Create Crypto-Centric Hub In Nigeria
Binance crypto exchange is coordinating with Nigeria to establish a special economic zone, powered by the crypto sector. This ‘Virtual Free Zone’, being planned by the US-based crypto exchange and the Nigerian authorities, intends to bring together blockchain and Web3 entrepreneurs from the African continent and accelerate development and adopt...
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Diablo Immortal Gets June 2 Release Date, Also Coming to PC
Diablo Immortal is coming to PC, Android, and iPhone on June 2, Blizzard has announced. The game is the first MMOARPG Diablo game, will support cross-play as well as cross-progression, offer controller support, and will get monthly free content.
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75 "Gobar-Dhan" Plants To Save Cities From Garbage Landfills: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government is making efforts to free thousands of acres of land in the country's urban areas from piles of garbage, which was being dumped there for decades, and convert these places into green zones
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Dubai World Trade Centre to Set Up Specialised Crypto Zone
Dubai World Trade Centre will become a crypto zone and regulator for cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets, as part of efforts to attract new business as regional economic competition heats up.
-
Google Meet Introduces New Immersive Backgrounds for Video Calls on Web
Google Meet on the Web is getting five new immersive backgrounds that users can add before joining or during a video call. Cafe and condo interiors come with various iterations, including sunny, snowy, or rainy weather that helps users represent their current time zone and climate.
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Skoda Auto To Make All Its Facilities Smoke-Free Zones
Czech carmaker, Skoda Auto, has announced that it will be making all its manufacturing facilities, premises and lands a no-smoking zone.
-
DC FanDome: The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984, The Suicide Squad Part of Virtual Event
With major comic conventions cancelled, Warner Bros. is going online with DC FanDome, a free 24-hour virtual event, starting August 22 at 10:30pm IST. It will feature The Batman, Justice League Snyder Cut, Wonder Woman 1984, and The Suicide Squad among many others.
-
Unlocking India - What's Opening Today As Restrictions Ease Up: 10 Points
The second extension of the pan-India lockdown necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic kicks in today, enabling several states to ease some rules in areas that are free of the disease and considered medium risk. People movement and businesses in containment zones will continue to remain restricted. The national capital is ready to "reopen" and peo...
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Pakistan Port Developed By China Aims To Be "Next Dubai", But Is Thirsty
For over a decade, Pakistani officials have dreamed of transforming the small but strategically located fishing port of Gwadar into a duty-free port and free economic zone - Pakistan's answer to Dubai.
-
Sega Forever Brings Retro Games to Android and iOS
Five Sega Genesis games are available at launch: Altered Beast, Comix Zone, Kid Chameleon, Phantasy Star II, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
