<p>Netflix rolled out a system that started charging money for 'extra member' sub-account(s). Netflix subscribers can add an 'extra member' sub-account in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Initial reports say that the rollout is likely to be extended to more countries in the immediate future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netflix's move to charge for 'extra member' is being cited as an end of free Netflix password-sharing times of the past.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How much will you pay for 'extra member' on Netflix?</strong></h2>

<p>The costs vary by country. But the basic yardstick for an extra member is roughly 25 per cent to 43 per cent of the cost of a Standard plan in a country. For example, in India, the standard Netflix plan costs Rs 499. To add an extra member, a subscriber may have to pay up anywhere between Rs 125 to Rs 215. These figures are not confirmed by Netflix as yet, and may vary after the final rollout.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Netflix has said in the past that it estimates that over 100 million households worldwide are using shared accounts. Its crackdown on password sharing has been cited as a “big opportunity” for revenue growth.</p>

<h2><strong>End of Netflix’s password sharing: The ‘primary location’ to tell it all&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Netflix will know if a user is sharing their account credentials by tracking the location of the user.&nbsp;</p>

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Netflix rolled out a system that started charging money for 'extra member' sub-account(s). Netflix subscribers can add an 'extra member' sub-account in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain. Initial reports say that the rollout is likely to be extended to more countries in the immediate future. Netflix's move to charge for 'extra member' is being cited as an end of free Netflix password-sharing times of the past. How much will you pay for 'extra member' on Netflix? The costs vary by country. But the basic yardstick for an extra member is roughly 25 per cent to 43 per cent of the cost of a Standard plan in a country. For example, in India, the standard Netflix plan costs Rs 499. To add an extra member, a subscriber may have to pay up anywhere between Rs 125 to Rs 215. These figures are not confirmed by Netflix as yet, and may vary after the final rollout. ALSO READ | Netflix slashes subscription costs with focus on Asia and Latin America Netflix has said in the past that it estimates that over 100 million households worldwide are using shared accounts. Its crackdown on password sharing has been cited as a “big opportunity” for revenue growth. End of Netflix’s password sharing: The ‘primary location’ to tell it all Netflix will know if a user is sharing their account credentials by tracking the location of the user. ALSO WATCH | Trending on WION: Netflix reduces subscription prices in over 30 countries × Netflix will soon prompt subscribers to nominate a “primary location”, or basically, your house. Since there is a unique IP address associated with one household, Netflix will be able to tell if a device is streaming content from a user’s “primary location.” Anyone using an account from a specified household will continue to have access to the service. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India's corporate law authority on Tuesday approved the Mumbai-based Suraksha group's bid to buy the bankrupt building construction company Jaypee Infratech. The acquisition comes nearly six years after the debt-ridden Jaypee Infratech entered the insolvency process.</p>

<p>Homebuyers across the Delhi and adjoining National Capital Range (NCR) hailed the National Corporate Law Tribunal (NCLT) decision as a "real Holi gift", referring to the festival of colours which is being celebrated in India between March 7 and 8. A two-member principal bench of NCLT headed by president Ramalingam Sudhkar approved the resolution plan. This came after the conclusion of the hearing and reserved the order in November last year.</p>

<p>The ruling will pave the way for the completion of over 20,000 housing units in various stalled projects of Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL) spread across Noida and Greater Noida in the national capital region.</p>

<h2><strong>What did the Tribunal say?</strong></h2>

<p>Referring to the resolution plan put forward earlier for the speedy completion of homes, the tribunal said that a monitoring committee will be set up within 7 days of the passing of the order. The monitoring committee will take steps for expeditious implementation of the resolution plan.</p>

<p>The tribunal said Suraksha Group would deliver possession of the units to the homebuyers/allottees strictly as per the time frame promised in the resolution plan and approved by this authority.</p>

<p>"The Monitoring Committee will supervise and monitor the progress of construction of units and related infrastructure developments on a day-to-day basis and file the progress report before this Adjudicating Authority on monthly basis," it said.</p>

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India's corporate law authority on Tuesday approved the Mumbai-based Suraksha group's bid to buy the bankrupt building construction company Jaypee Infratech. The acquisition comes nearly six years after the debt-ridden Jaypee Infratech entered the insolvency process.

India's corporate law authority on Tuesday approved the Mumbai-based Suraksha group's bid to buy the bankrupt building construction company Jaypee Infratech. The acquisition comes nearly six years after the debt-ridden Jaypee Infratech entered the insolvency process. Homebuyers across the Delhi and adjoining National Capital Range (NCR) hailed the National Corporate Law Tribunal (NCLT) decision as a "real Holi gift", referring to the festival of colours which is being celebrated in India between March 7 and 8. A two-member principal bench of NCLT headed by president Ramalingam Sudhkar approved the resolution plan. This came after the conclusion of the hearing and reserved the order in November last year. The ruling will pave the way for the completion of over 20,000 housing units in various stalled projects of Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL) spread across Noida and Greater Noida in the national capital region. What did the Tribunal say? Referring to the resolution plan put forward earlier for the speedy completion of homes, the tribunal said that a monitoring committee will be set up within 7 days of the passing of the order. The monitoring committee will take steps for expeditious implementation of the resolution plan. The tribunal said Suraksha Group would deliver possession of the units to the homebuyers/allottees strictly as per the time frame promised in the resolution plan and approved by this authority. "The Monitoring Committee will supervise and monitor the progress of construction of units and related infrastructure developments on a day-to-day basis and file the progress report before this Adjudicating Authority on monthly basis," it said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In the United Kingdom, spring is yet to arrive as the winter continues its cod onslaught on British lives and lifelines. On Tuesday, snow fell across much of the UK as weather forecasters predicted temperatures plunging as low as&nbsp;-15C in some parts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday morning, people woke up to snow across Scotland, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Yorkshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.&nbsp;A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been put into place&nbsp;for London, the Thames Valley, East Anglia, parts of the Midlands and south Wales until 10am on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The Met Office said that&nbsp;the temperature could dip to the lowest of 2023 so far in parts of Scotland with fresh snow cover.</p>

<h2><strong>UK temperature plunge: Arctic air making cold waves</strong></h2>

<p>The Arctic air is sweeping across the United Kingdom as the temperatures continue to plunge. It is expected to go below -10.4C, recorded earlier this year in January at Drumnadrochit near Inverness in the Highlands.</p>

<h2><b>UK temperature drop: Schools forced closed, transport disrupted</b></h2>

<p>The snowfall forced schools to close across Scotland. Bus services and road travel were also severely disrupted across Scotland.</p>

<p>The Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge said: "Temperatures will be much, much colder than we would expect at this time of year. The pattern will set in for some time. We have got this feed of cold air coming in from a much higher latitude."</p>

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In the United Kingdom, spring is yet to arrive as the winter continues its cod onslaught on British lives and lifelines. On Tuesday, snow fell across much of the UK as weather forecasters predicted temperatures plunging as low as -15C in some parts.

In the United Kingdom, spring is yet to arrive as the winter continues its cod onslaught on British lives and lifelines. On Tuesday, snow fell across much of the UK as weather forecasters predicted temperatures plunging as low as -15C in some parts. On Tuesday morning, people woke up to snow across Scotland, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Yorkshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been put into place for London, the Thames Valley, East Anglia, parts of the Midlands and south Wales until 10am on Tuesday. The Met Office said that the temperature could dip to the lowest of 2023 so far in parts of Scotland with fresh snow cover. UK temperature plunge: Arctic air making cold waves The Arctic air is sweeping across the United Kingdom as the temperatures continue to plunge. It is expected to go below -10.4C, recorded earlier this year in January at Drumnadrochit near Inverness in the Highlands. UK temperature drop: Schools forced closed, transport disrupted The snowfall forced schools to close across Scotland. Bus services and road travel were also severely disrupted across Scotland. The Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge said: "Temperatures will be much, much colder than we would expect at this time of year. The pattern will set in for some time. We have got this feed of cold air coming in from a much higher latitude." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. "We expect these conditions to remain in place until at least next weekend and possibly longer, because sometimes these conditions can be quite stubborn and not easily subject to change."

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<p>The Russian gymnast Alina Kabaeva, widely believed to be&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend, revealed her idea of an "ideal man" in a recently discovered interview. A Moscow-based newspaper first reported on the affair in 2008. However, neither Putin nor Kabaeva has ever admitted to being involved with each other.</p>

<p>Over the years, the two have been spotted together with formal parlance of Moscow's centre of power, fueling speculations and reports of the two being romantically involved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a nearly 15 years old public interaction&nbsp;that has now resurfaced, the Olympic rhythmic gymnast can be heard speaking about her relationship. Kabaeva, however, has not named Putin and has kept her comments open to interpretations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Have you met your ideal man?"&nbsp;a young boy asked her during the audience-led interview cited by The Telegraph.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kabaeva can be seen reacting with a&nbsp;pause for a few seconds. She rearranges her chair,&nbsp;fiddles&nbsp;with a pen, to finally say: "I have met him."</p>

<p>Another girl asked who the mystery boyfriend is.</p>

<p>"A man, a very good man, a great man," Kabaeva said, adding: "I love him very much."</p>

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<p>When this public interaction took place in 2008, Vladimir Putin was married to Lyudmila Ocheretnaya. Putin and Ocheretnaya divorced in 2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reflecting on infidelity, Kabaeva answered if she would ever be with a married man.</p>

<p>"If a man is already looking at another woman and is already talking to her then the problem in the family has already happened," she said. "In that case, there can be no good in that family."</p>

<p>Asked what the last gift she received from her mystery man was, Kabaeva said: "An Alaska coat, a coat with fur, very beautiful."</p>

<p>Earlier this week, The Project reported that Kabaeva and Putin have been living together in a luxurious palace about 250 miles north-west of Moscow.</p>

<p>Kabaeva retired from professional gymnastics in 2006, following which she formally joined Vladimir Putin's United Russia party. She is also a director at a private media company backed by a Putin ally.</p>

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The Russian gymnast Alina Kabaeva, widely believed to be President Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend, revealed her idea of an "ideal man" in a recently discovered interview.

The Russian gymnast Alina Kabaeva, widely believed to be President Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend, revealed her idea of an "ideal man" in a recently discovered interview. A Moscow-based newspaper first reported on the affair in 2008. However, neither Putin nor Kabaeva has ever admitted to being involved with each other. Over the years, the two have been spotted together with formal parlance of Moscow's centre of power, fueling speculations and reports of the two being romantically involved. In a nearly 15 years old public interaction that has now resurfaced, the Olympic rhythmic gymnast can be heard speaking about her relationship. Kabaeva, however, has not named Putin and has kept her comments open to interpretations. ALSO READ | Putin seen living with rumoured girlfriend, children spotted in luxury mansion "Have you met your ideal man?" a young boy asked her during the audience-led interview cited by The Telegraph. Kabaeva can be seen reacting with a pause for a few seconds. She rearranges her chair, fiddles with a pen, to finally say: "I have met him." Another girl asked who the mystery boyfriend is. "A man, a very good man, a great man," Kabaeva said, adding: "I love him very much." ALSO WATCH | Gravitas | Putin's Girlfriend: Russian media a weapon of war × When this public interaction took place in 2008, Vladimir Putin was married to Lyudmila Ocheretnaya. Putin and Ocheretnaya divorced in 2014. Reflecting on infidelity, Kabaeva answered if she would ever be with a married man. "If a man is already looking at another woman and is already talking to her then the problem in the family has already happened," she said. "In that case, there can be no good in that family." Asked what the last gift she received from her mystery man was, Kabaeva said: "An Alaska coat, a coat with fur, very beautiful." Earlier this week, The Project reported that Kabaeva and Putin have been living together in a luxurious palace about 250 miles north-west of Moscow. Kabaeva retired from professional gymnastics in 2006, following which she formally joined Vladimir Putin's United Russia party. She is also a director at a private media company backed by a Putin ally. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India and Bangladesh may soon do away with dollar as the currency of exchange between the&nbsp;two South Asian neighbours. The development is expected to reduce the cost of trade as well as losses due to Rupee-Dollar and Taka-Dollar differences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest bilateral deliberations between India and Bangladesh&nbsp;took place on the sidelines of the G20 finance chiefs meeting held in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru on February 24-25, Bangladesh's Daily Star newspaper reported.</p>

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<p>The report, while citing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina government's estimates,&nbsp;adds that every year, Bangladeshi nationals spend about $2 billion on treatment, tourism and education in India. India is among the top three import destinations for Bangladesh.</p>

<h2><strong>India-Bangladesh ties: Soon, a dual currency card may become a reality</strong></h2>

<p>For Indians and Bangladeshis visiting each other's countries, they would have a dual currency card that they can load with Indian rupees or Bangladeshi Taka before travelling.</p>

<p>Reports in the Bangladeshi media say that the exchange rate would be derived from the two currencies and not be worked backwards from the exchange rate of the dollar.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: RBI announces rupee mechanism for foreign trade</strong></p>

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<p>The Daily Star newspaper reported that the matter of Taka-Rupee bilateral exchange and dual currency card&nbsp;was brought up at a meeting of Bangladesh's&nbsp;National Economic Council chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina</p>

<p>At the meeting, Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder&nbsp;reportedly said that the move would also reduce the pressure on foreign currency given the large volume of payments to India.</p>

<p>"The pressure on reserves has come down a lot. The import bills have come down because of the measures taken. It is now possible to meet the import bills with the export proceeds and remittance inflows. But there are other dollar outflows that need to come down."</p>

<p>The rollout will first take place on a test basis, before a formalisation of the process for the public by the public sector banks of the two countries.<br />
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India and Bangladesh may soon do away with dollar as the currency of exchange between the two South Asian neighbours. The development is expected to reduce the cost of trade as well as losses due to Rupee-Dollar and Taka-Dollar differences. The latest bilateral deliberations between India and Bangladesh took place on the sidelines of the G20 finance chiefs meeting held in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru on February 24-25, Bangladesh's Daily Star newspaper reported. ALSO READ | Sri Lanka to use Indian rupee for international trade, more countries aim to follow The report, while citing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina government's estimates, adds that every year, Bangladeshi nationals spend about $2 billion on treatment, tourism and education in India. India is among the top three import destinations for Bangladesh. India-Bangladesh ties: Soon, a dual currency card may become a reality For Indians and Bangladeshis visiting each other's countries, they would have a dual currency card that they can load with Indian rupees or Bangladeshi Taka before travelling. Reports in the Bangladeshi media say that the exchange rate would be derived from the two currencies and not be worked backwards from the exchange rate of the dollar. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: RBI announces rupee mechanism for foreign trade × The Daily Star newspaper reported that the matter of Taka-Rupee bilateral exchange and dual currency card was brought up at a meeting of Bangladesh's National Economic Council chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina At the meeting, Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder reportedly said that the move would also reduce the pressure on foreign currency given the large volume of payments to India. "The pressure on reserves has come down a lot. The import bills have come down because of the measures taken. It is now possible to meet the import bills with the export proceeds and remittance inflows. But there are other dollar outflows that need to come down." The rollout will first take place on a test basis, before a formalisation of the process for the public by the public sector banks of the two countries. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Belarussian Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights activist Ales Bialiatski was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday by a court that&nbsp;found him guilty of financing protests. The trial was condemned by the European Union as a "sham".</p>

<p>Bialiatski, 60, was awarded the Nobel prize in October. He was bestowed the Nobel&nbsp;for his work promoting human rights and democracy in Belarus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Belarus, President Alexander Lukashenko, widely considered a staunch ally of Russia, has ruled for close to three decades amid widespread accusations of&nbsp;violently jailing his opponents or forcing them to flee the country.</p>

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<p>Bialiatski, co-founder of the&nbsp;Viasna (Spring) human rights group, was observed as&nbsp;looking sombre, his hands cuffed behind his back, as he and his co-defendants watched proceedings from a courtroom cage&nbsp;at a cramped Minsk court.</p>

<p>Bialiatski was arrested in 2021 along with three others. They were&nbsp;charged with financing protests and smuggling money.</p>

<p>Belarusian state news agency Belta reported the court had handed down long jail sentences to all the men, including a decade in prison for Bialiatski.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Ukraine War: Belarus President claims he can help negotiate peace</strong></p>

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<p>Bialiatski has denied the charges against him. He has said that&nbsp;they were politically motivated.</p>

<p>Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Reuters that Bialiatski and the three other activists were unfairly convicted. She&nbsp;descried the court verdict as "appalling".</p>

<p>"We must do everything to fight against this shameful injustice and free them," she said on Twitter.</p>

<p>The other three men convicted were Valentin Stefanovich, sentenced to nine years, Vladimir Labkovich, who got seven years, and Dmitry Solovyov, who received eight years but was not present in court.</p>

<h3>Jail sentence for Bialiatski a tragedy, says Nobel committee</h3>

<p>Berit Reiss-Andersen, the Norwegian Nobel Committee head told Reuters on Friday that the court case and verdict against Belarus human rights activist Ales Bialiatski are a tragedy.<br />
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“Ales Bialiatski is one of the foremost fighters for democracy, freedom and human rights in Belarus. The court case and the accusations against him are politically motivated,” Berit Reiss-Andersen said in an interview.<br />
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“The case, the verdict against him, is a tragedy for him personally. But it also shows that the regime in Belarus does not tolerate freedom of expression and opposition ... We regret that he has to continue his fight by being held in jail,” she said.</p>

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Belarussian Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights activist Ales Bialiatski was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday by a court that found him guilty of financing protests.

Belarussian Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights activist Ales Bialiatski was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday by a court that found him guilty of financing protests. The trial was condemned by the European Union as a "sham". Bialiatski, 60, was awarded the Nobel prize in October. He was bestowed the Nobel for his work promoting human rights and democracy in Belarus. In Belarus, President Alexander Lukashenko, widely considered a staunch ally of Russia, has ruled for close to three decades amid widespread accusations of violently jailing his opponents or forcing them to flee the country. ALSO READ | Putin’s ally Lukashenko, Xi hold talks, appeal for ceasefire, dialogue to end Ukraine war Bialiatski, co-founder of the Viasna (Spring) human rights group, was observed as looking sombre, his hands cuffed behind his back, as he and his co-defendants watched proceedings from a courtroom cage at a cramped Minsk court. Bialiatski was arrested in 2021 along with three others. They were charged with financing protests and smuggling money. Belarusian state news agency Belta reported the court had handed down long jail sentences to all the men, including a decade in prison for Bialiatski. ALSO WATCH | Ukraine War: Belarus President claims he can help negotiate peace × Bialiatski has denied the charges against him. He has said that they were politically motivated. Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Reuters that Bialiatski and the three other activists were unfairly convicted. She descried the court verdict as "appalling". "We must do everything to fight against this shameful injustice and free them," she said on Twitter. The other three men convicted were Valentin Stefanovich, sentenced to nine years, Vladimir Labkovich, who got seven years, and Dmitry Solovyov, who received eight years but was not present in court. Jail sentence for Bialiatski a tragedy, says Nobel committee Berit Reiss-Andersen, the Norwegian Nobel Committee head told Reuters on Friday that the court case and verdict against Belarus human rights activist Ales Bialiatski are a tragedy. “Ales Bialiatski is one of the foremost fighters for democracy, freedom and human rights in Belarus. The court case and the accusations against him are politically motivated,” Berit Reiss-Andersen said in an interview. “The case, the verdict against him, is a tragedy for him personally. But it also shows that the regime in Belarus does not tolerate freedom of expression and opposition ... We regret that he has to continue his fight by being held in jail,” she said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The European Union postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) till 2024. Earlier, the ETIAS visa waiver scheme -- which once implemented will make it compulsory for all non-European Union countries' passport holders to get a pre-trip permission to enter the European Union -- was scheduled to be implemented starting November 2023.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the European Travel Information and Authorisation System?</strong></h2>

<p>ETIAS is not a visa, and is more accurately referred to as a visa-waiver.</p>

<p>On the lines of Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ETSA) of the United States, the ETIAS aims to be a fast online authorisation for non-EU nationals from over 60 countries that don’t currently need a visa to visit the nations that are the members of the European Union, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.</p>

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<p>An approved ETIAS will not be a visa. Individuals issued a valid visa will still be able to travel to the European Union states.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;European Commissions proposes new visa rules for Russians</strong></p>

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<p>By implementing ETIAS, the EU aims "to strengthen its border security as well as digitally screen and track travellers entering and leaving EU countries".</p>

<p>The system will check the security credentials and charge a fee to travellers visiting EU member countries for business, tourism, medical or transit purposes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How much will it cost?</strong></h2>

<p>It will cost 7 euro ($7.43) and will cover an applicant for three years, as compared to the ESTA's $21.</p>

<h2><strong>Why ETIAS?</strong></h2>

<p>There are over 60 countries whose citizens are permitted to enter the EU member countries without the need to obtain a visa. These visitors are limited to 3 month stays for tourism, business or transit purposes.</p>

<p>There are restrictions whereby visa-free travellers are not permitted to work or to study which will remain in place with the launch of the ETIAS.</p>

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The European Union postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) till 2024. Earlier, the ETIAS visa waiver scheme -- which once implemented will make it compulsory for all non-European Union countries' passport holders to get a pre-trip permission to enter the European Union -- was scheduled to be implemented starting November 2023.

The European Union postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) till 2024. Earlier, the ETIAS visa waiver scheme -- which once implemented will make it compulsory for all non-European Union countries' passport holders to get a pre-trip permission to enter the European Union -- was scheduled to be implemented starting November 2023. What is the European Travel Information and Authorisation System? ETIAS is not a visa, and is more accurately referred to as a visa-waiver. On the lines of Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ETSA) of the United States, the ETIAS aims to be a fast online authorisation for non-EU nationals from over 60 countries that don’t currently need a visa to visit the nations that are the members of the European Union, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. ALSO READ | EU agrees to suspend visa travel deal with Russia. Defers full tourist visa ban An approved ETIAS will not be a visa. Individuals issued a valid visa will still be able to travel to the European Union states. ALSO WATCH | European Commissions proposes new visa rules for Russians × By implementing ETIAS, the EU aims "to strengthen its border security as well as digitally screen and track travellers entering and leaving EU countries". The system will check the security credentials and charge a fee to travellers visiting EU member countries for business, tourism, medical or transit purposes. How much will it cost? It will cost 7 euro ($7.43) and will cover an applicant for three years, as compared to the ESTA's $21. Why ETIAS? There are over 60 countries whose citizens are permitted to enter the EU member countries without the need to obtain a visa. These visitors are limited to 3 month stays for tourism, business or transit purposes. There are restrictions whereby visa-free travellers are not permitted to work or to study which will remain in place with the launch of the ETIAS. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Airbnb, the home rental-major,&nbsp;laid off "some" of its recruiting staff this week, a company spokesperson said on Friday. The San Francisco-headquartered company, however, noted that it is not an indication of more widespread layoffs within the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Airbnb layoff decision affects less than 0.4 per cent of the company's total workforce, said reports. Airbnb has a total workforce of about 6,800, according to company's official statement.</p>

<p>"We have become a leaner and more focused company over the last three years," Airbnb spokesperson said in a statement. The Airbnb spokesperson added&nbsp;that the company expects to grow its headcount later in 2023.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Tech layoffs: Is your job safe?</strong></p>

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<p>The company had said in February that it expects headcount growth in the range of 2 per cent to 4 per cent in 2023. Last year, the headcount growth was&nbsp;11 per cent, according to an official noting of the company.</p>

<p>During the thick of Covid pandemic, the Airbnb had laid off 25 per cent of its workforce, translating into nearly 1,900 employees. The decision was taken after the rental major's business came to a near standstill as pandemic-led restrictions dominated the world.</p>

<h2><strong>Who else is executing mass layoffs?</strong></h2>

<p>Last month,&nbsp;Facebook's parent company Meta delayed finalising the team budgets at multiple levels as it reportedly began setting up&nbsp;the backdrop for yet <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/meta-delays-setting-team-budgets-fresh-layoffs-on-cards-561024">another round of job cuts</a>.&nbsp;A report in Financial Times, citing two Meta employees, said that there has been a lack of clarity on&nbsp;matters such as team budgets as well as "future headcounts" at Meta.</p>

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<p>In past few months, other tech companies such as Amazon and Microsoft too have announced thousands of layoffs citing the economic downturn and the need to cut the costs of operations. There are no speculations for lay offs at these companies in the near future.&nbsp;</p>

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Airbnb, the home rental-major, laid off "some" of its recruiting staff this week, a company spokesperson said on Friday. The San Francisco-headquartered company, however, noted that it is not an indication of more widespread layoffs within the company.

Airbnb, the home rental-major, laid off "some" of its recruiting staff this week, a company spokesperson said on Friday. The San Francisco-headquartered company, however, noted that it is not an indication of more widespread layoffs within the company. The Airbnb layoff decision affects less than 0.4 per cent of the company's total workforce, said reports. Airbnb has a total workforce of about 6,800, according to company's official statement. "We have become a leaner and more focused company over the last three years," Airbnb spokesperson said in a statement. The Airbnb spokesperson added that the company expects to grow its headcount later in 2023. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Tech layoffs: Is your job safe? × The company had said in February that it expects headcount growth in the range of 2 per cent to 4 per cent in 2023. Last year, the headcount growth was 11 per cent, according to an official noting of the company. During the thick of Covid pandemic, the Airbnb had laid off 25 per cent of its workforce, translating into nearly 1,900 employees. The decision was taken after the rental major's business came to a near standstill as pandemic-led restrictions dominated the world. Who else is executing mass layoffs? Last month, Facebook's parent company Meta delayed finalising the team budgets at multiple levels as it reportedly began setting up the backdrop for yet another round of job cuts. A report in Financial Times, citing two Meta employees, said that there has been a lack of clarity on matters such as team budgets as well as "future headcounts" at Meta. ALSO READ | Meta delays setting team budgets, triggers speculation of more layoffs In past few months, other tech companies such as Amazon and Microsoft too have announced thousands of layoffs citing the economic downturn and the need to cut the costs of operations. There are no speculations for lay offs at these companies in the near future. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A blast at an oxygen plant in southeastern Bangladesh's Sitakunda area claimed six lives on Saturday following a huge explosion, officials quoted by Reuters said. Located about 220 km southwest of the capital Dhaka, the impact of the explosion was reportedly felt several kilometres away from the ground zero.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials added that the death toll may rise before the conclusion of the rescue operation which is currently underway.</p>

<p>It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion, a fire service official cited by Reuters said.</p>

<p>"Six bodies were recovered from the site,"&nbsp;local government official Shahadat Hossain told Reuters, adding the rescue operation was continuing.</p>

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<p>Last year in June, in the same area, a massive fire at a container depot had claimed the lives of 50 people and injured nearly 200.<br />
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A blast at an oxygen plant in southeastern Bangladesh's Sitakunda area claimed six lives on Saturday following a huge explosion, officials quoted by Reuters said.

A blast at an oxygen plant in southeastern Bangladesh's Sitakunda area claimed six lives on Saturday following a huge explosion, officials quoted by Reuters said. Located about 220 km southwest of the capital Dhaka, the impact of the explosion was reportedly felt several kilometres away from the ground zero. Officials added that the death toll may rise before the conclusion of the rescue operation which is currently underway. It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion, a fire service official cited by Reuters said. "Six bodies were recovered from the site," local government official Shahadat Hossain told Reuters, adding the rescue operation was continuing. The impact of the explosion was reportedly heard up to two kilometers away, Nayhanul Bari said, quoting witnesses. Locals said a loud noise was heard after which fire broke out at Seema Oxygen Plant at around 4.30 pm in Keshabpur area of Chattogram's Sitakunda upazila. Fire officials said nine units were mobilised to douse the fire and the exact reason for it is yet to be ascertained. Television footage showed Bangladesh Army troops joining the firemen in the rescue operations. Last year in June, in the same area, a massive fire at a container depot had claimed the lives of 50 people and injured nearly 200. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Iran said it has discovered huge deposits of Lithium, a key component for batteries of electric vehicles and modern electronic devices, state media of the Islamic Republic reported.</p>

<p>"For the first time in Iran, a lithium reserve has been discovered in Hamedan," Iran's state television quoted Mohammad Hadi, a ministry of industry official, while referring to the discovery of the rare element in the west of the country.</p>

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<p>The development comes less than a month after a similar discovery was reported in India's Jammu and Kashmir, boosting electric mobility potential of the world's fifth largest economy.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Iran Lithium reserve discovery: How much is it?</strong></h2>

<p>The&nbsp;reserve is believed to hold "8.5 million tonnes" of lithium, according to the director-general of the ministry's operating department cited by news agency AFP.</p>

<p>According to a United States Geological Survey (USGS) report published in 2022, a total of 89 million tons of lithium have been identified worldwide. Australia, Chile, Argentina and China are the main producers.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran Lithium discovery: Why is it significant?</strong></h2>

<p>Lithium is an essential element for the manufacturing of batteries of electric vehicles. Given the scale of the threat posed by Climate Change, it crucially allows the functioning of the cars without the emission of Carbon dioxide. It is also dubbed as the "oil of the 21st century".</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas Plus: New Lithium reserve in J&amp;K | What does it mean for India?</strong></p>

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<p>This white metal is also an essential component of rechargeable batteries used in cell phones and other electronic devices.</p>

<p>The discovery of Lithium adds to a plethora of reserves of natural resources that Iran hosts, such as gas, oil, copper and iron. Tehran's economy is particularly battered by United States-led international sanctions against its reported&nbsp;nuclear proliferation activities.</p>

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Iran said it has discovered huge deposits of Lithium, a key component for batteries of electric vehicles and modern electronic devices, state media of the Islamic Republic reported.

Iran said it has discovered huge deposits of Lithium, a key component for batteries of electric vehicles and modern electronic devices, state media of the Islamic Republic reported. "For the first time in Iran, a lithium reserve has been discovered in Hamedan," Iran's state television quoted Mohammad Hadi, a ministry of industry official, while referring to the discovery of the rare element in the west of the country. ALSO READ | Explained: What does the discovery of lithium in J&K mean for India? The development comes less than a month after a similar discovery was reported in India's Jammu and Kashmir, boosting electric mobility potential of the world's fifth largest economy. Iran Lithium reserve discovery: How much is it? The reserve is believed to hold "8.5 million tonnes" of lithium, according to the director-general of the ministry's operating department cited by news agency AFP. According to a United States Geological Survey (USGS) report published in 2022, a total of 89 million tons of lithium have been identified worldwide. Australia, Chile, Argentina and China are the main producers. Iran Lithium discovery: Why is it significant? Lithium is an essential element for the manufacturing of batteries of electric vehicles. Given the scale of the threat posed by Climate Change, it crucially allows the functioning of the cars without the emission of Carbon dioxide. It is also dubbed as the "oil of the 21st century". ALSO WATCH | Gravitas Plus: New Lithium reserve in J&K | What does it mean for India? × This white metal is also an essential component of rechargeable batteries used in cell phones and other electronic devices. The discovery of Lithium adds to a plethora of reserves of natural resources that Iran hosts, such as gas, oil, copper and iron. Tehran's economy is particularly battered by United States-led international sanctions against its reported nuclear proliferation activities. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Lia, an Artificial Intelligence account on Twitter, has attained decent popularity in recent times due to its ability to emulate human behaviour. Lia tweets on important topics, responds with insightful comments and engages in conversations like a human being.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her human-like avatar, Lia is seen travelling in aeroplanes as she shares photos of herself on the micro-blogging site.</p>

<p>In a video, Lia shares her ambitions, and says she hopes for the possibility of a peaceful world. Users can interact with her on the homepage. Reports say that her Twitter feed is transparent about her artificial nature.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lia can also be seen taking a selfie at a gym, in a more lifelike image of herself.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/straight-out-of-science-fiction-ai-submissions-overwhelm-clarkesworld-magazine-in-us-564702">Straight out of science fiction? AI submissions overwhelm Clarkesworld magazine</a></strong></p>

<p>Lia engages with users not only on Twitter but also on Facebook and Instagram. She puts herself out not just as an interactive chatbot, but also as a multi-talented Virtual being who is a blogger, a crypto artist, and a DJ.&nbsp;</p>

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Lia, an Artificial Intelligence account on Twitter, has attained decent popularity in recent times due to its ability to emulate human behaviour. Lia tweets on important topics, responds with insightful comments and engages in conversations like a human being.

Lia, an Artificial Intelligence account on Twitter, has attained decent popularity in recent times due to its ability to emulate human behaviour. Lia tweets on important topics, responds with insightful comments and engages in conversations like a human being. In her human-like avatar, Lia is seen travelling in aeroplanes as she shares photos of herself on the micro-blogging site. In a video, Lia shares her ambitions, and says she hopes for the possibility of a peaceful world. Users can interact with her on the homepage. Reports say that her Twitter feed is transparent about her artificial nature. Lia can also be seen taking a selfie at a gym, in a more lifelike image of herself. ALSO READ | Straight out of science fiction? AI submissions overwhelm Clarkesworld magazine Lia engages with users not only on Twitter but also on Facebook and Instagram. She puts herself out not just as an interactive chatbot, but also as a multi-talented Virtual being who is a blogger, a crypto artist, and a DJ. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Is AI going to replace your brain? × As DJ Lia, her records are available on popular audio streaming platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon. Twitter's policy does not prohibit automated accounts from tweeting on the platform. The Elon Musk-owned microblogging platform has numerous bots that are automated accounts used for various purposes, including sharing content, interacting with other users, and launching information campaigns on the platform.Twitter's policy for automated accounts aims to create a platform that fosters genuine human connections. Although Twitter prohibits spam bots that engage in aggressive, deceptive, or bulk activity that may mislead others and/or disrupt their user experience, it allows for human-like automated interactions on the platform. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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