Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah promises strict action if allegations of 'Pakistan-zindabad' slogans found true

The opposition BJP has demanded the resignation of the Siddaramaiah government after the pro-Pakistan slogans were allegedly raised by the supporters of a winning Congress candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections

from mint - politics The opposition BJP has demanded the resignation of the Siddaramaiah government after the pro-Pakistan slogans were allegedly raised by the supporters of a winning Congress candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections

BJP can achieve a ‘double digit’ number in Kerala if…: Shashi Tharoor crunches number ahead of Lok Sabha polls 2024

Shahi Tharoor said the issue with the BJP has always been that it does not understand Kerala, its culture, or its history.

from mint - politics Shahi Tharoor said the issue with the BJP has always been that it does not understand Kerala, its culture, or its history.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 7 states where Congress is marred by infighting

The fissures within the Congress are visible not just in its Himachal Pradesh unit, but also in many other states, including West Bengal, Assam and Bihar

from mint - politics The fissures within the Congress are visible not just in its Himachal Pradesh unit, but also in many other states, including West Bengal, Assam and Bihar

Only Muslim MLAs will remain in Congress in 2026 Assam assembly polls: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma predicts few Muslim MLAs will remain in Congress by 2026 assembly election. He exuded confidence that his party will win 11 out of 14 Lok Sabha seats during Lok Sabha polls in Assam

from mint - politics Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma predicts few Muslim MLAs will remain in Congress by 2026 assembly election. He exuded confidence that his party will win 11 out of 14 Lok Sabha seats during Lok Sabha polls in Assam

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: BJP to hold 2nd core group meetings with THESE 8 states today | 5 key points to know

Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP's 2nd core group committee meeting to be held today. In the recent Rajya Sabha elections, BJP secured victories in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, while Congress won in Karnataka.

from mint - politics Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP's 2nd core group committee meeting to be held today. In the recent Rajya Sabha elections, BJP secured victories in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, while Congress won in Karnataka.

Rajya Sabha Elections: High stakes and cross-voting speculations grip 3 states - 5 key things to expect today

Polling will be held for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, four in Karnataka and one seat in Himachal Pradesh from 9 am to 4 pm. The counting will begin from 5 pm onwards.

from mint - politics Polling will be held for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, four in Karnataka and one seat in Himachal Pradesh from 9 am to 4 pm. The counting will begin from 5 pm onwards.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kerala, Tamil Nadu today: Here's what his day plan looks like

PM Modi is also scheduled to preside over the conclusion of the more than 100-day-long En Mann, En Makkal (My Land, My People) Yatra, led by state BJP Chief K Annamalai, at Palladam in Tiruppur district on February 27 today. He will also address a public rally in Tiruppur

from mint - politics PM Modi is also scheduled to preside over the conclusion of the more than 100-day-long En Mann, En Makkal (My Land, My People) Yatra, led by state BJP Chief K Annamalai, at Palladam in Tiruppur district on February 27 today. He will also address a public rally in Tiruppur

Rajya Sabha Polls today: INDIA bloc faces first electoral test in Uttar Pradesh. Here's why

Rajya Sabha Polls: The BJP has forced a contest by fielding its eighth candidate, thus necessitating an election. The support from MLAs is crucial for both sides - the BJP and SP-Congress - to secure the required number of votes

from mint - politics Rajya Sabha Polls: The BJP has forced a contest by fielding its eighth candidate, thus necessitating an election. The support from MLAs is crucial for both sides - the BJP and SP-Congress - to secure the required number of votes

Gadgets 360

Google rolled out nine new features for Android devices, including several generative artificial intelligence (AI)-based features, on Monday, February 26. The announcement of the features has coincided with the first day of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. The highlight among the features is the integration of Gemini, the company's latest AI-powered chatbot, into the Messages app. While it is currently in beta testing, the tech giant has begun rolling out other features for smartphones, Android Auto, and Wear OS.

The announcement was made via a post on Google's Newsroom, which highlighted that these new features are aimed at improving productivity of users. Gemini's integration with Google Messages is an interesting expansion by the company. Users who have enrolled in Google's beta testing programme should soon see it. The feature adds a separate chat box for Gemini where they can have a conversation, ask queries, get it to write or rewrite messages and much more. With this update, Gemini is available as a standalone app, as virtual assistant, and within the Messages app. It is not certain whether the feature will be included in the Gemini Advanced plan once it is out of testing.

Messages app is not the only place where AI is being added, however. Android Auto is also getting a similar feature where generative AI can summarize long texts or group chats and read it out while the user drives. It will also suggest relevant replies and actions that can be selected via just a single tap.

One accessibility feature is also being added to the Lookout app. The app is designed for visually impaired users and can identify objects, read texts, and more through the smartphone's camera. It will now automatically create AI-generate captions for images seen online or received through messages and read it out to users. It is rolling out globally in English. In the same vein, Google Maps is also getting an update to Lens in Maps, which was first added in October 2023. Users can now point the phone's camera at surroundings and the TalkBack feature will read the place's information out loud, including its business hours, rating or directions on how to get there.

A few non-AI features are also making their debut. The most notable is the handwritten annotation feature for Google Docs on Android. This will allow users to write and draw with either fingers or stylus on documents to create notes for themselves. The second is a tweak to the output switcher for Spotify, which allows users to pick the device where the output of the sound will come from. This can now be done directly from the home screen.

Finally, moving to the Wear OS-based features. Google is now rolling out an update to its Health Connect app that will allow users with wearables such as Fitbit, Oura Ring, and apps such as AllTrails and MyFitnessPal to integrate their data. The app will show detailed view of health and fitness trackers and will provide actionable insights on them.

Last two Wear OS features are smaller but can be useful for some users. Google Wallet passes are now available on Wear OS smartwatches and will allow users to access them directly. Google Maps for Wear OS will now show public transit directions to help users catch a bus or a train. The app will show details such as departure times, compass-guided navigation, and option to mirror directions from phone to the smartwatch.

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Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Google rolled out nine new features for Android devices, including several generative artificial intelligence (AI)-based features, on Monday, February 26. The announcement of the features has coincided with the first day of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. The highlight among the features is the integration of Gemini, the company's latest AI-powered chatbot, into the Messages app. While it is currently in beta testing, the tech giant has begun rolling out other features for smartphones, Android Auto, and Wear OS.

The announcement was made via a post on Google's Newsroom, which highlighted that these new features are aimed at improving productivity of users. Gemini's integration with Google Messages is an interesting expansion by the company. Users who have enrolled in Google's beta testing programme should soon see it. The feature adds a separate chat box for Gemini where they can have a conversation, ask queries, get it to write or rewrite messages and much more. With this update, Gemini is available as a standalone app, as virtual assistant, and within the Messages app. It is not certain whether the feature will be included in the Gemini Advanced plan once it is out of testing.

Messages app is not the only place where AI is being added, however. Android Auto is also getting a similar feature where generative AI can summarize long texts or group chats and read it out while the user drives. It will also suggest relevant replies and actions that can be selected via just a single tap.

One accessibility feature is also being added to the Lookout app. The app is designed for visually impaired users and can identify objects, read texts, and more through the smartphone's camera. It will now automatically create AI-generate captions for images seen online or received through messages and read it out to users. It is rolling out globally in English. In the same vein, Google Maps is also getting an update to Lens in Maps, which was first added in October 2023. Users can now point the phone's camera at surroundings and the TalkBack feature will read the place's information out loud, including its business hours, rating or directions on how to get there.

A few non-AI features are also making their debut. The most notable is the handwritten annotation feature for Google Docs on Android. This will allow users to write and draw with either fingers or stylus on documents to create notes for themselves. The second is a tweak to the output switcher for Spotify, which allows users to pick the device where the output of the sound will come from. This can now be done directly from the home screen.

Finally, moving to the Wear OS-based features. Google is now rolling out an update to its Health Connect app that will allow users with wearables such as Fitbit, Oura Ring, and apps such as AllTrails and MyFitnessPal to integrate their data. The app will show detailed view of health and fitness trackers and will provide actionable insights on them.

Last two Wear OS features are smaller but can be useful for some users. Google Wallet passes are now available on Wear OS smartwatches and will allow users to access them directly. Google Maps for Wear OS will now show public transit directions to help users catch a bus or a train. The app will show details such as departure times, compass-guided navigation, and option to mirror directions from phone to the smartwatch.

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Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

Arunachal Pradesh: Two Congress, National People's Party MLAs each defect to BJP

BJP gains strength in Arunachal Pradesh as 2 Congress MLAs and 2 NPP legislators switch allegiance, boosting party's position in the state ahead of upcoming elections.

from mint - politics BJP gains strength in Arunachal Pradesh as 2 Congress MLAs and 2 NPP legislators switch allegiance, boosting party's position in the state ahead of upcoming elections.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra paused as Rahul Gandhi heads to UK for lectures at Cambridge

After the five-day break the yatra is scheduled to resume on March 2 again from Dholpur, Rajasthan. It will travel through Morena, Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Shajapur and Ujjain, among other districts in Madhya Pradesh.

from mint - politics After the five-day break the yatra is scheduled to resume on March 2 again from Dholpur, Rajasthan. It will travel through Morena, Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Shajapur and Ujjain, among other districts in Madhya Pradesh.

'There is Modi ki Guarantee but his guarantee card doesn't have dates: Sharad Pawar attacks PM

Nationalist Congres Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed that the central government consistently makes promises but never fulfills them and said that there is a 'Modi Ki Guarantee' but his 'Guarantee card' lacks specific dates.

from mint - politics Nationalist Congres Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed that the central government consistently makes promises but never fulfills them and said that there is a 'Modi Ki Guarantee' but his 'Guarantee card' lacks specific dates.

'No matter how much UP govt tries...': Rahul Gandhi hails cancellation of police recruitment exam over leak

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday cancelled the recently held police constable recruitment examination following allegations of question paper leak and ordered a re-test within six months.

from mint - politics The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday cancelled the recently held police constable recruitment examination following allegations of question paper leak and ordered a re-test within six months.

AAP-Congress seat-sharing sealed in Delhi, AAP to contest 4 seats, Congress gets 3

The announcement on February 24 is the second big agreement sealed between parties within the beleaguered INDIA bloc after Congress and Samajwadi Party agreed on a seat-sharing formula in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.

from mint - politics The announcement on February 24 is the second big agreement sealed between parties within the beleaguered INDIA bloc after Congress and Samajwadi Party agreed on a seat-sharing formula in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.

Gadgets 360

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the biggest mobile event that showcases category-defining products from different brands across the globe. The event will begin on February 26 and will end on February 29. This year, it will be special as big names like Xiaomi, Nothing, Honor, and more are set to launch their latest and greatest products for the global market. We expect the event to be jam-packed with plenty of new hardware, especially smartphones. So, if you are wondering which phones might launch during MWC 2024, you have come to the right place. We have compiled a list of phones that are expected to be unveiled at the event. So, without further ado, let's take a closer look.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be holding a press conference at MWC 2024, where it will unveil many products. However, as was recently announced, the show's stars will be the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The brand will also introduce Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, which were introduced in October 2023.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra packs some state-of-the-art features. To start with, you get a unibody metal frame that uses a high-strength aluminium alloy and Ceramic Glass. The phone also features a Leica-branded quad-rear camera setup, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display, and more.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra Specifications

• Display: 6.73-inch 2K C8 12-bit OLED LTPO display, 120Hz variable refresh rate, up to 3,000nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Xiaomi Ceramic protection.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor with Adreno 750 GPU
• RAM + ROM: Up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM with up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage
• Rear Camera: Quad-Camera setup, 1-inch 50-megapixel Sony LYT900 primary sensor, 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, 50-megapixel 3.2x telephoto lens, and 50-megapixel 5x periscope telephoto camera.
• Front Camera: 32-megapixel Omnivision OV32B40 sensor with f/2.0 aperture
• Battery: 5,300mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging, 80W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging
• Operating System: Xiaomi HyperOS

Nothing Phone 2a

Nothing has confirmed that it will unveil its new affordable champ at MWC 2024. Moreover, the handset will be launched in India on March 5. The latest smartphone has been subjected to various leaks and rumours, which gives us fair information about its design and specification. The phone will follow the brand identity in terms of design, and one might also see a pill-shaped dual-camera setup on the rear panel. Check out the leaked specs below:

Nothing Phone 2a Expected Specifications

• Display: 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display with 120Hz screen refresh rate
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor
• RAM + ROM: Up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage
• Rear Camera: 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor
• Front Camera: 32-megapixel sensor
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging support
• Operating System: Android 14 based on NothingOS 2.5.2

Honor Magic V2

Honor returns to MWC 2024 to demonstrate its expertise in mobile technology. The company is set to host an event on February 25 at 6:30 pm IST (2 pm CET) to introduce its latest lineup of smartphones under the banner "Discover the Magic." One might see the newest Honor Magic V2 foldable smartphone during the tech event, along with the Honor Magic 6 series that recently launched in China.

The Honor Magic V2 is one of the slimmest foldable smartphones available in the market right now and packs some great innovation in the foldable space. The handset gets a super-light titanium hinge, dual silicon-carbon batteries, a foldable OLED LTPO display, a triple-rear camera setup, and more.

Honor Magic V2 Specifications

• Inner display: 7.92-inch foldable LTPO OLED display with 120Hz screen refresh rate,
• Outer Display: 6.43-inch LTPO display with 120Hz screen refresh rate
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with Adreno 740 GPU
• RAM + ROM: 16GB of RAM with up to 1TB of storage
• Rear Camera: 50-megapixel primary sensor with f/1,9 aperture, 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens with OIS support, 20-megapixel telephoto camera
• Front Camera: 16-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 66W wired charging support
• Operating System: Android 13 based on MagicOS 7.2

Honor Magic 6 Series

The Honor Magic 6 series will be the flagship series from the brand that packs a punch in terms of specifications and features. You get a quad-curved LTPO display with the world's first Swiss SGS multi-screen drop resistance, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, IP68 water resistance, and more.

Honor Magic 6 Series Specifications

• Display: 6.8-inch LTPO quad-curved OLED display (Honor Magic 6 Pro), 6.78-inch Full HD+ LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate (Honor Magic 6)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with Adreno 740 GPU
• RAM + ROM: Up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage
• Rear Camera: 50-megapixel primary sensor, 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, 180-megapixel periscope telephoto lens (Honor Magic 6 Pro),
• Front Camera: 50-megapixel front camera (Honor Magic 6 Pro also features a 3D Depth sensor)
• Battery: 5,600mAh battery with 80W wired and 66W wireless charging support (Honor Magic 6 Pro), 5450mAh battery with 66W wired charging support (Honor Magic 6)
• Operating System: Android 14 based on Magic UI 8.0

Tecno Phantom V2 Fold

Tecno made its MWC debut last year, where it showcased its first foldable smartphone, the Phantom V Fold. This year, the company plans to introduce the second generation of its foldable phone, Tecno Phantom V2 Fold. The upcoming model might offer some new innovations, support for AI, and more. It is expected to come loaded with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor and other state-of-the-art features.

Tecno Phantom V2 Fold Expected Specifications

• Display: 7.85-inch LTPO AMOLED display
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor
• RAM + ROM: 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage
• Rear Camera: NA
• Front Camera: NA
• Battery: NA
• Operating System: Android 14

Tecno Pova 6 Pro

Tecno is also reported to launch the successor of Pova 5 Pro at MWC 2024. The upcoming smartphone is under wraps, so we don't know much about its design or features. However, some recent leaks did point out some of the handsets key specifications. That being said, the upcoming Tecno Pova 6 Pro might take forward the RGB light setup seen in the Pova 5 Pro, and we might also get to look at some gaming-centric AI features, though it is just speculation.

Tecno Pova 6 Pro Expected Specifications

• Display: Full HD+ display (1080 x 2436 pixels)
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 processor
• RAM + ROM: 12GB of RAM with up to 512GB of storage
• Rear Camera: NA
• Front Camera: NA
• Battery: 5,000mAh with fast charging support
• Operating System: Android 14

Other Phones Expected to Launch at MWC 2024

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Sony might introduce the next-generation high-end Xperia series with the Xperia 1 VI (pronounced as Mark 6). Recent leaks reveal that the smartphone might come with a triple-camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a dedicated 3.5mm audio jack, an advanced camera application, and more.

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

Asus might also showcase its next-generation flagship smartphone during the MWC 2024. The phone might be the right counterpart of ROG Phone 8, which might feature the latest and greatest hardware and features from the brand.

HMD

HMD Global has also announced its plans to introduce the next generation of Nokia-branded smartphones for different price segments. We might hear about them pretty soon.

Realme GT 5 Pro

Realme might also showcase its flagship smartphone during the MWC 2024 event, though we cannot say for sure.

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The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the biggest mobile event that showcases category-defining products from different brands across the globe. The event will begin on February 26 and will end on February 29. This year, it will be special as big names like Xiaomi, Nothing, Honor, and more are set to launch their latest and greatest products for the global market. We expect the event to be jam-packed with plenty of new hardware, especially smartphones. So, if you are wondering which phones might launch during MWC 2024, you have come to the right place. We have compiled a list of phones that are expected to be unveiled at the event. So, without further ado, let's take a closer look.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be holding a press conference at MWC 2024, where it will unveil many products. However, as was recently announced, the show's stars will be the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The brand will also introduce Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, which were introduced in October 2023.

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra packs some state-of-the-art features. To start with, you get a unibody metal frame that uses a high-strength aluminium alloy and Ceramic Glass. The phone also features a Leica-branded quad-rear camera setup, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display, and more.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra Specifications

• Display: 6.73-inch 2K C8 12-bit OLED LTPO display, 120Hz variable refresh rate, up to 3,000nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Xiaomi Ceramic protection.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor with Adreno 750 GPU
• RAM + ROM: Up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM with up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage
• Rear Camera: Quad-Camera setup, 1-inch 50-megapixel Sony LYT900 primary sensor, 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, 50-megapixel 3.2x telephoto lens, and 50-megapixel 5x periscope telephoto camera.
• Front Camera: 32-megapixel Omnivision OV32B40 sensor with f/2.0 aperture
• Battery: 5,300mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging, 80W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging
• Operating System: Xiaomi HyperOS

Nothing Phone 2a

Nothing has confirmed that it will unveil its new affordable champ at MWC 2024. Moreover, the handset will be launched in India on March 5. The latest smartphone has been subjected to various leaks and rumours, which gives us fair information about its design and specification. The phone will follow the brand identity in terms of design, and one might also see a pill-shaped dual-camera setup on the rear panel. Check out the leaked specs below:

Nothing Phone 2a Expected Specifications

• Display: 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display with 120Hz screen refresh rate
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor
• RAM + ROM: Up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage
• Rear Camera: 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide sensor
• Front Camera: 32-megapixel sensor
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging support
• Operating System: Android 14 based on NothingOS 2.5.2

Honor Magic V2

Honor returns to MWC 2024 to demonstrate its expertise in mobile technology. The company is set to host an event on February 25 at 6:30 pm IST (2 pm CET) to introduce its latest lineup of smartphones under the banner "Discover the Magic." One might see the newest Honor Magic V2 foldable smartphone during the tech event, along with the Honor Magic 6 series that recently launched in China.

The Honor Magic V2 is one of the slimmest foldable smartphones available in the market right now and packs some great innovation in the foldable space. The handset gets a super-light titanium hinge, dual silicon-carbon batteries, a foldable OLED LTPO display, a triple-rear camera setup, and more.

Honor Magic V2 Specifications

• Inner display: 7.92-inch foldable LTPO OLED display with 120Hz screen refresh rate,
• Outer Display: 6.43-inch LTPO display with 120Hz screen refresh rate
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with Adreno 740 GPU
• RAM + ROM: 16GB of RAM with up to 1TB of storage
• Rear Camera: 50-megapixel primary sensor with f/1,9 aperture, 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens with OIS support, 20-megapixel telephoto camera
• Front Camera: 16-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 66W wired charging support
• Operating System: Android 13 based on MagicOS 7.2

Honor Magic 6 Series

The Honor Magic 6 series will be the flagship series from the brand that packs a punch in terms of specifications and features. You get a quad-curved LTPO display with the world's first Swiss SGS multi-screen drop resistance, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, IP68 water resistance, and more.

Honor Magic 6 Series Specifications

• Display: 6.8-inch LTPO quad-curved OLED display (Honor Magic 6 Pro), 6.78-inch Full HD+ LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate (Honor Magic 6)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with Adreno 740 GPU
• RAM + ROM: Up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage
• Rear Camera: 50-megapixel primary sensor, 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, 180-megapixel periscope telephoto lens (Honor Magic 6 Pro),
• Front Camera: 50-megapixel front camera (Honor Magic 6 Pro also features a 3D Depth sensor)
• Battery: 5,600mAh battery with 80W wired and 66W wireless charging support (Honor Magic 6 Pro), 5450mAh battery with 66W wired charging support (Honor Magic 6)
• Operating System: Android 14 based on Magic UI 8.0

Tecno Phantom V2 Fold

Tecno made its MWC debut last year, where it showcased its first foldable smartphone, the Phantom V Fold. This year, the company plans to introduce the second generation of its foldable phone, Tecno Phantom V2 Fold. The upcoming model might offer some new innovations, support for AI, and more. It is expected to come loaded with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor and other state-of-the-art features.

Tecno Phantom V2 Fold Expected Specifications

• Display: 7.85-inch LTPO AMOLED display
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor
• RAM + ROM: 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage
• Rear Camera: NA
• Front Camera: NA
• Battery: NA
• Operating System: Android 14

Tecno Pova 6 Pro

Tecno is also reported to launch the successor of Pova 5 Pro at MWC 2024. The upcoming smartphone is under wraps, so we don't know much about its design or features. However, some recent leaks did point out some of the handsets key specifications. That being said, the upcoming Tecno Pova 6 Pro might take forward the RGB light setup seen in the Pova 5 Pro, and we might also get to look at some gaming-centric AI features, though it is just speculation.

Tecno Pova 6 Pro Expected Specifications

• Display: Full HD+ display (1080 x 2436 pixels)
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 processor
• RAM + ROM: 12GB of RAM with up to 512GB of storage
• Rear Camera: NA
• Front Camera: NA
• Battery: 5,000mAh with fast charging support
• Operating System: Android 14

Other Phones Expected to Launch at MWC 2024

Sony Xperia 1 VI

Sony might introduce the next-generation high-end Xperia series with the Xperia 1 VI (pronounced as Mark 6). Recent leaks reveal that the smartphone might come with a triple-camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a dedicated 3.5mm audio jack, an advanced camera application, and more.

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

Asus might also showcase its next-generation flagship smartphone during the MWC 2024. The phone might be the right counterpart of ROG Phone 8, which might feature the latest and greatest hardware and features from the brand.

HMD

HMD Global has also announced its plans to introduce the next generation of Nokia-branded smartphones for different price segments. We might hear about them pretty soon.

Realme GT 5 Pro

Realme might also showcase its flagship smartphone during the MWC 2024 event, though we cannot say for sure.

Seat-sharing in West Bengal for Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress says talks on, TMC says will fight solo

TMC leader Derek O’Brien says that there was ‘no change’ in the party’s stand of contesting all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal

from mint - politics TMC leader Derek O’Brien says that there was ‘no change’ in the party’s stand of contesting all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal

AAP says ‘pressured to walk out of INDIA bloc’; BJP denies, says ‘Chor Bazar product more credible than Aam Aadmi Party’

Aam Aadmi Party leader Dilip Pandey has alleged that pressure is being put on his party and on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to walk out of the INDIA bloc.

from mint - politics Aam Aadmi Party leader Dilip Pandey has alleged that pressure is being put on his party and on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to walk out of the INDIA bloc.

Gadgets 360

A Texas cryptocurrency company and an industry group sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, saying the regulator has overstepped its authority and asking a judge to rule that digital assets traded on exchanges are not securities.

Fort Worth-based crypto company Lejilex and lobbying group Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) claim the SEC has asserted jurisdiction over the industry without a "clear statutory mandate."

Lejilex says it seeks to run a cryptocurrency platform called Legit.Exchange. The company formed last year said it plans to list digital assets including those the SEC has deemed securities in lawsuits against Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., and Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange.

Lejilex wants the court to rule that listing pre-existing tokens will not violate securities laws.

"We wish we were launching our business instead of filing a lawsuit, but here we are," Lejilex co-founder Mike Wawszczak said in a statement.

A spokesperson for the SEC did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Both Coinbase and Binance have denied the SEC's allegations.

CFAT asked the court to block the SEC from suing its members, and said the agency's assertion of jurisdiction over digital assets has made it harder to convince Texas lawmakers to embrace "sensible policies."

The group launched last year and counts Coinbase and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto fund as members.

CFAT and Lejilex argue the SEC is wrong to classify digital assets as "investment contracts" because they create no ongoing commitment between creator and purchaser.

They also asked the court to apply the "major questions" doctrine, which lets judges invalidate executive agency actions of "vast economic and political significance" unless Congress clearly authorized them.

The once-rare doctrine has gained traction among regulatory opponents, as the conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court has applied it in a couple of recent cases.

Crypto companies fighting SEC enforcement actions, including Coinbase and Binance, have made the same arguments in the other cases, so far without success.

A judge in July rejected the argument that an ongoing commitment is required to make an asset a security in the SEC's case against Ripple Labs. Another judge overseeing the regulator's lawsuit against Terraform Labs found the "major questions" doctrine does not apply to the cryptocurrency industry. Both of those cases were brought in New York.

The new lawsuit filed in federal court in Fort Worth brings the industry's fight with the regulator under the jurisdiction of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. More than two thirds of the judges on the appeals court were appointed by Republican presidents, making it the favored venue for challenges to the SEC under the Biden administration.

The case was assigned to Judge Reed O'Connor, an appointee of Republican former President George W. Bush with a track record of ruling in favor of conservative litigants challenging laws and regulations governing guns, LGBTQ rights and healthcare.

Paul Clement, former U.S. Solicitor General under President George W. Bush, represents the plaintiffs.

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A Texas cryptocurrency company and an industry group sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, saying the regulator has overstepped its authority and asking a judge to rule that digital assets traded on exchanges are not securities.

Fort Worth-based crypto company Lejilex and lobbying group Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) claim the SEC has asserted jurisdiction over the industry without a "clear statutory mandate."

Lejilex says it seeks to run a cryptocurrency platform called Legit.Exchange. The company formed last year said it plans to list digital assets including those the SEC has deemed securities in lawsuits against Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., and Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange.

Lejilex wants the court to rule that listing pre-existing tokens will not violate securities laws.

"We wish we were launching our business instead of filing a lawsuit, but here we are," Lejilex co-founder Mike Wawszczak said in a statement.

A spokesperson for the SEC did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Both Coinbase and Binance have denied the SEC's allegations.

CFAT asked the court to block the SEC from suing its members, and said the agency's assertion of jurisdiction over digital assets has made it harder to convince Texas lawmakers to embrace "sensible policies."

The group launched last year and counts Coinbase and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto fund as members.

CFAT and Lejilex argue the SEC is wrong to classify digital assets as "investment contracts" because they create no ongoing commitment between creator and purchaser.

They also asked the court to apply the "major questions" doctrine, which lets judges invalidate executive agency actions of "vast economic and political significance" unless Congress clearly authorized them.

The once-rare doctrine has gained traction among regulatory opponents, as the conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court has applied it in a couple of recent cases.

Crypto companies fighting SEC enforcement actions, including Coinbase and Binance, have made the same arguments in the other cases, so far without success.

A judge in July rejected the argument that an ongoing commitment is required to make an asset a security in the SEC's case against Ripple Labs. Another judge overseeing the regulator's lawsuit against Terraform Labs found the "major questions" doctrine does not apply to the cryptocurrency industry. Both of those cases were brought in New York.

The new lawsuit filed in federal court in Fort Worth brings the industry's fight with the regulator under the jurisdiction of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. More than two thirds of the judges on the appeals court were appointed by Republican presidents, making it the favored venue for challenges to the SEC under the Biden administration.

The case was assigned to Judge Reed O'Connor, an appointee of Republican former President George W. Bush with a track record of ruling in favor of conservative litigants challenging laws and regulations governing guns, LGBTQ rights and healthcare.

Paul Clement, former U.S. Solicitor General under President George W. Bush, represents the plaintiffs.

© Thomson Reuters 2024

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A Texas cryptocurrency company and an industry group sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, saying the regulator has overstepped its authority and asking a judge to rule that digital assets traded on exchanges are not securities.

Fort Worth-based crypto company Lejilex and lobbying group Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) claim the SEC has asserted jurisdiction over the industry without a "clear statutory mandate."

Lejilex says it seeks to run a cryptocurrency platform called Legit.Exchange. The company formed last year said it plans to list digital assets including those the SEC has deemed securities in lawsuits against Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., and Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange.

Lejilex wants the court to rule that listing pre-existing tokens will not violate securities laws.

"We wish we were launching our business instead of filing a lawsuit, but here we are," Lejilex co-founder Mike Wawszczak said in a statement.

A spokesperson for the SEC did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Both Coinbase and Binance have denied the SEC's allegations.

CFAT asked the court to block the SEC from suing its members, and said the agency's assertion of jurisdiction over digital assets has made it harder to convince Texas lawmakers to embrace "sensible policies."

The group launched last year and counts Coinbase and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto fund as members.

CFAT and Lejilex argue the SEC is wrong to classify digital assets as "investment contracts" because they create no ongoing commitment between creator and purchaser.

They also asked the court to apply the "major questions" doctrine, which lets judges invalidate executive agency actions of "vast economic and political significance" unless Congress clearly authorized them.

The once-rare doctrine has gained traction among regulatory opponents, as the conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court has applied it in a couple of recent cases.

Crypto companies fighting SEC enforcement actions, including Coinbase and Binance, have made the same arguments in the other cases, so far without success.

A judge in July rejected the argument that an ongoing commitment is required to make an asset a security in the SEC's case against Ripple Labs. Another judge overseeing the regulator's lawsuit against Terraform Labs found the "major questions" doctrine does not apply to the cryptocurrency industry. Both of those cases were brought in New York.

The new lawsuit filed in federal court in Fort Worth brings the industry's fight with the regulator under the jurisdiction of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. More than two thirds of the judges on the appeals court were appointed by Republican presidents, making it the favored venue for challenges to the SEC under the Biden administration.

The case was assigned to Judge Reed O'Connor, an appointee of Republican former President George W. Bush with a track record of ruling in favor of conservative litigants challenging laws and regulations governing guns, LGBTQ rights and healthcare.

Paul Clement, former U.S. Solicitor General under President George W. Bush, represents the plaintiffs.

© Thomson Reuters 2024

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A Texas cryptocurrency company and an industry group sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, saying the regulator has overstepped its authority and asking a judge to rule that digital assets traded on exchanges are not securities.

Fort Worth-based crypto company Lejilex and lobbying group Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) claim the SEC has asserted jurisdiction over the industry without a "clear statutory mandate."

Lejilex says it seeks to run a cryptocurrency platform called Legit.Exchange. The company formed last year said it plans to list digital assets including those the SEC has deemed securities in lawsuits against Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., and Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange.

Lejilex wants the court to rule that listing pre-existing tokens will not violate securities laws.

"We wish we were launching our business instead of filing a lawsuit, but here we are," Lejilex co-founder Mike Wawszczak said in a statement.

A spokesperson for the SEC did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Both Coinbase and Binance have denied the SEC's allegations.

CFAT asked the court to block the SEC from suing its members, and said the agency's assertion of jurisdiction over digital assets has made it harder to convince Texas lawmakers to embrace "sensible policies."

The group launched last year and counts Coinbase and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto fund as members.

CFAT and Lejilex argue the SEC is wrong to classify digital assets as "investment contracts" because they create no ongoing commitment between creator and purchaser.

They also asked the court to apply the "major questions" doctrine, which lets judges invalidate executive agency actions of "vast economic and political significance" unless Congress clearly authorized them.

The once-rare doctrine has gained traction among regulatory opponents, as the conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court has applied it in a couple of recent cases.

Crypto companies fighting SEC enforcement actions, including Coinbase and Binance, have made the same arguments in the other cases, so far without success.

A judge in July rejected the argument that an ongoing commitment is required to make an asset a security in the SEC's case against Ripple Labs. Another judge overseeing the regulator's lawsuit against Terraform Labs found the "major questions" doctrine does not apply to the cryptocurrency industry. Both of those cases were brought in New York.

The new lawsuit filed in federal court in Fort Worth brings the industry's fight with the regulator under the jurisdiction of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. More than two thirds of the judges on the appeals court were appointed by Republican presidents, making it the favored venue for challenges to the SEC under the Biden administration.

The case was assigned to Judge Reed O'Connor, an appointee of Republican former President George W. Bush with a track record of ruling in favor of conservative litigants challenging laws and regulations governing guns, LGBTQ rights and healthcare.

Paul Clement, former U.S. Solicitor General under President George W. Bush, represents the plaintiffs.

© Thomson Reuters 2024

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‘Jharkhand will not bow down!’: INDIA bloc slams 'BJP's bullying' after arrest of Hemant Soren

Congress links Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren's arrest to ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra, accusing BJP of trying to derail momentum gained by the yatra.

from mint - politics Congress links Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren's arrest to ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra, accusing BJP of trying to derail momentum gained by the yatra.

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OnePlus 12 was recently launched in India, as well as globally, alongside the OnePlus 12R. The flagship model was initially unveiled in China in December 2023. The newly-launched OnePlus 12 ships with Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and carries a 5,400mAh battery which supports 100W SuperVOOC charging. Now, the Indian variant of the OnePlus 12 has received its first software update which offers users a few new and some improved features and functions.

The OnePlus 12 update comes with the firmware version CPH2573_14.0.0.404(EX01) and a 6.48GB size. As per the changelog, this update brings the OnePlus Master Mode feature to the handset, which includes Hasselblad colour tuning that is claimed to offer accurate skin tones and natural-looking colours in photographs. The mode also lets users click in RAW format and allows room for more manual adjustments of ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus, etc.

Notably, the OnePlus 12 is equipped with a Hasselblad-tuned camera system which includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-808 primary sensor, a 48-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom. The front camera carries a 32-megapixel sensor.

The new software update also introduces the ProXDR feature for Google Photos in OnePlus 12 and claims to improve system stability and fingerprint unlock success rate. It is also said to enhance WiFi, NFC, and Bluetooth stability and compatibility. Users can find the update under the About Device tab within the Settings menu.

The OnePlus 12 starts in India at Rs. 64,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option, while the 16GB + 512GB variant is priced at Rs. 69,999. It is offered in Flowy Emerald and Silky Black colour options. The handset is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It has a 6.82-inch quad-HD+ (1,440 x 3,168 pixels) LTPO 4.0 AMOLED 120Hz display with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The phone is backed by a 5,400mAh battery with support for 100W wired SuperVOOC charging, as well as 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging. 

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OnePlus Nord 3 brings some serious upgrades over its predecessor, including some flagship-grade specifications. We discuss this and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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OnePlus 12 was recently launched in India, as well as globally, alongside the OnePlus 12R. The flagship model was initially unveiled in China in December 2023. The newly-launched OnePlus 12 ships with Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and carries a 5,400mAh battery which supports 100W SuperVOOC charging. Now, the Indian variant of the OnePlus 12 has received its first software update which offers users a few new and some improved features and functions.

The OnePlus 12 update comes with the firmware version CPH2573_14.0.0.404(EX01) and a 6.48GB size. As per the changelog, this update brings the OnePlus Master Mode feature to the handset, which includes Hasselblad colour tuning that is claimed to offer accurate skin tones and natural-looking colours in photographs. The mode also lets users click in RAW format and allows room for more manual adjustments of ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus, etc.

Notably, the OnePlus 12 is equipped with a Hasselblad-tuned camera system which includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-808 primary sensor, a 48-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom. The front camera carries a 32-megapixel sensor.

The new software update also introduces the ProXDR feature for Google Photos in OnePlus 12 and claims to improve system stability and fingerprint unlock success rate. It is also said to enhance WiFi, NFC, and Bluetooth stability and compatibility. Users can find the update under the About Device tab within the Settings menu.

The OnePlus 12 starts in India at Rs. 64,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option, while the 16GB + 512GB variant is priced at Rs. 69,999. It is offered in Flowy Emerald and Silky Black colour options. The handset is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It has a 6.82-inch quad-HD+ (1,440 x 3,168 pixels) LTPO 4.0 AMOLED 120Hz display with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The phone is backed by a 5,400mAh battery with support for 100W wired SuperVOOC charging, as well as 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging. 

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OnePlus Nord 3 brings some serious upgrades over its predecessor, including some flagship-grade specifications. We discuss this and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

Congress flags ‘Chinese links’ of Paytm Payment Bank following RBI action: ‘PM Modi brought only chaos…’

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed Paytm Payments Bank to stop accepting deposits or top-ups in any customer accounts from 29 February. Customers will be allowed to withdraw or utilize balances up to their available balance.

from mint - politics The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed Paytm Payments Bank to stop accepting deposits or top-ups in any customer accounts from 29 February. Customers will be allowed to withdraw or utilize balances up to their available balance.

'It's a break': Hemant Soren's first reaction after ED arrest in money laundering case

Hemant Soren, the youngest chief minister of Jharkhand, has had a varied career in politics. He took charge of the state in 2013 but had a short-lived stint as CM. He returned to power in 2019 with the support of Congress, RJD. However, he was arrested by ED in a land fraud case.

from mint - politics Hemant Soren, the youngest chief minister of Jharkhand, has had a varied career in politics. He took charge of the state in 2013 but had a short-lived stint as CM. He returned to power in 2019 with the support of Congress, RJD. However, he was arrested by ED in a land fraud case.