Republican candidate Donald Trump reacted strongly and slammed Meta and Google after some X users shared reports that their Facebook accounts labeled the image of Trump pumping his fist in the air after the July 13 assassination attempt as “altered.”
The government's National Credit Guarantee Trustee Co Ltd has released ₹301 crore to Bank of Baroda (BoB) as part of its claim from loans given to the defunct Go First Airlines under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS). This marks the first recovery for any lender from the bankrupt airline, with other lenders now looking to follow suit to recover their dues.
DTH and teleport operators in India are anticipating reduced satellite capacity costs following the government's new mandate for foreign satellite operators to establish local units by April 2025. This policy change is expected to enable long-term contracts in Indian rupees, avoiding foreign currency fluctuations and simplifying transactions.
With the latest medal wins at the Paris Olympics 2024, Team USA has now created a record for a whopping 3,000 medal wins across Summer and Winter Olympic Games, which is the highest by any country as others have not won even 1,500 medals combined.
While Fed officials are wary of any actions that could mar their data-not-politics approach to setting monetary policy, the steady drop in inflation in recent months prompted a broad consensus that the inflation battle was near its end.
A nine-judge Supreme Court bench reserved its decision on applying last week's judgment on states' power to tax mines and minerals rights retrospectively or prospectively. The Solicitor General Tushar Mehta warning of potential economic impact amounting to Rs 70,000-80,000 crore on public sector undertakings. He argued against mineral-rich states seeking refunds, highlighting the broad impact on various sectors and the potential burden on consumers if payments are made retrospectively.
AI-written cookbooks, such as Teresa J Blair's "The Ultimate Crockpot Cookbook for Beginners," are generating buzz among fans of artificial intelligence. However, the culinary results have been less than stellar, with reviewers criticizing the confusing instructions and poor outcomes of the recipes. Despite this, AI enthusiasts remain intrigued by these novel, non-human-authored cookbooks.
The Bombay High Court has prohibited several AI companies from offering tools to mimic Arijit Singh’s voice. The court agreed that such activities could harm Singh's career and infringe upon his personality rights. The injunction is valid until September 3, with the next hearing set for September 2.
Ryan Reynolds recently thrilled fans by sharing a humorous blooper from the highly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine film.
Despite ongoing transmission of a 250 basis point repo rate increase since May 2022, some banks have reduced lending and deposit rates sequentially, as per central bank data. The weighted average lending rate for fresh rupee loans fell to 9.32% in June from 9.45% in May, while the weighted average domestic term deposit rate for fresh rupee deposits was 6.46% in June compared to 6.47% in May.
The government is exploring the possibility of reallocating an additional 100 MHz spectrum in the mid-band from the broadcasting sector to telecom operators for 5G services. This reallocation could meet the increasing 5G demands of telecom companies and generate revenue through auctions. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is assessing the feasibility and potential impact on the broadcasting industry.
Lokmanya Hospitals has five hospitals located in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Kolhapur. The hospitals have an existing capacity of 300 beds and plan to expand to 500 beds.
It is common for all religions to encourage their followers to embark on yatras, pilgrimages, to their respective holy places and shrines. These spiritual journeys bestow profound benefits and foster a deeper connection with the Divine.
The moves are perhaps the most public pushback to right-wing venture capitalists and executives whom some tech leaders see as dominating political conversation in the tech community. For years, Silicon Valley was largely considered a liberal bastion. But over the past few weeks, Elon Musk, who leads Tesla, SpaceX and the social platform X, and investors Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz and David Sacks have endorsed former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, sparking threats of revenge and escalating fears of a wider Middle East conflict. While widely believed to be an Israeli operation, no official claim was made. Haniyeh's death complicates ceasefire talks in Gaza, with global condemnation and calls for retaliation from Iran and Palestinian factions. His likely successor is Khaled Meshaal, known for his regional influence and charisma.
Sebi's proposals aim to reduce retail speculation in derivatives without affecting price discovery. Measures include tighter scrutiny of business models and preventing speculation from moving to other market segments like smallcaps or shadow trading platforms. The regulatory changes will require the trading ecosystem to adapt and recover from revenue setbacks. There is a focus on preventing speculative intent from resurfacing through effective policing and offering alternative higher-risk investment options for retail investors.
One important tool for the hunt for extraterrestrial life may already be at hand, according to a recent prediction. An important discovery is predicted in the next years, and significant international cooperation amongst key space agencies is predicted to increase the likelihood of finding extraterrestrial life.
The Economic Survey has stirred a political debate by suggesting that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from China could bolster India's global supply chain participation through exports. Despite India's 'China+1' strategy, aimed at reducing dependency on Beijing, the survey argues that inviting Chinese investments can boost India's export capabilities. The government, however, swiftly denied any easing of restrictions on Chinese capital inflows. The ongoing discussion highlights the need for a balanced approach... Читать дальше...
Israel successfully eliminated key figures in Hamas and Hezbollah, escalating tensions in the region, prompting threats of revenge from Iran. Allies, particularly the US, must prevent further conflict by urging Israel towards diplomacy. The situation risks hindering peace efforts in West Asia, impacting global geopolitics and economic initiatives. Israel's military approach may strengthen China's influence. US leadership is crucial in steering Israel towards negotiations for lasting security.
Radical changes are unavoidable for a bankrupt country, as India was in 1991. But not for a country averaging 6.5-7.0% GDP 'miracle' growth for two decades, through serious crises like the Great Recession and Covid.
Modern Nostradamus correctly predicted the 2016 electionsLichtman was one of the few scholars, who predicted Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential election. Know what he has said about Kamala Harris.
Suni Lee is a popular US gymnast who is currently making headlines for being an unstoppable athlete in the face of adversity, winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, even after her career was close to ending following a rare kidney disease.
Piyush Goyal said that EV focus, and reduction in imports of goods, oil seeds, rubber and pulses would help further strengthen the domestic currency.
Tata Steel advanced with the closure of its heavy-end UK assets to halt cash losses. Although it reported a 75% year-on-year rise in net profit for the June quarter, UK operations continued to incur losses. The company now focuses on working capital stabilization, employee support, and securing grant funding for an electric arc furnace.
The eagerly awaited "Rebel Moon: Director’s Cut" is debuting on Netflix this weekend, offering an extended and more intense version of Zack Snyder's two-part sci-fi epic.