The voice feature was announced this spring as part of the ChatGPT app's newest model, known as GPT-4o. The new version of ChatGPT was unveiled in May and the voice capability was made available to paid users last week. It is expected to roll out to all users in the fall.
Since Bitcoin was released, it has grown rapidly to become the top new asset class in the world. While world governments did not perceive it as a financial changemaker asset at first, the significant adoption rates globally have forced them to think otherwise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended lion conservation efforts on World Lion Day, noting the Union Cabinet's approval of the International Big Cat Alliance. He emphasized boosting sustainable development and invited wildlife lovers to Gir National Park to witness conservation work and enjoy Gujarat's hospitality.
The government clarified that no provision exists to declare a natural disaster as a 'national disaster,' citing a 2013 reply by Congress MP Mullappally Ramachandran. This came in response to Rahul Gandhi's call to declare the Wayanad landslide a national disaster. Severe calamities are reviewed case-by-case, with extra assistance provided if needed.
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India Paris Olympics Day 15 Schedule: India's presence at the Paris Olympics saw action in women's wrestling and golf on the second last day. Reetika Hooda competed in the women's freestyle 76kg category, while Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar took part in the final round of women's golf. Hooda's matches were determined by her initial results.
During the week, only 30 smallcap companies offered double-digit returns with Century Enka the top gainer (35%), followed by Authum Investment (34.19%), Symphony (33.53%), and Garware Hi-Tech (26%).
After many months or one may even say that after a gap of a year, Indian markets got a reminder that global markets also matter. But there are some good learnings from this week's episode. After all the volatility we are still the best performing market, so bears will have to wait before they can make any serious attempt to control the street. But because valuations are high, it would be better to still be cautious both the amount of exposure one is taking and more importantly the stocks which one... Читать дальше...
Paris Olympics 2024: Reetika Hooda was India’s final hope for a wrestling medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Competing in the 76 kg freestyle category, she faced Hungary’s Bernadett Nagy. Hooda had to maintain her weight above 76 kg through a strict diet regime, as she naturally weighed around 74-75 kg.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Kannaur at approximately 11 am, from where he will undertake an aerial survey of the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad.
Bangladesh struggles to combat steep inflation and joblessness that economists say are largely the result of poor policy decisions. Her increasingly authoritarian rule and Bangladesh's widespread corruption only added to the frustration that boiled over and forced her ouster. Now, Bangladesh must decide its future.
Markets faced a volatile period due to U.S. recession concerns and the yen's rapid appreciation. Upcoming data on U.S. inflation, Japanese economic growth, and UK monetary policy will be crucial. Investors are preparing for potential further disruptions amid overall market nervousness and geopolitical tensions.
Nasdaq short interest dropped by 2% in late July, with shorted shares falling from 14.356 billion to 14.068 billion, indicating a shift in market sentiment.
From Aug. 2 to Aug. 8, hedge funds aggressively boosted their bearish bets on Japanese stocks following a sharp decline in the Nikkei index. Goldman Sachs reported that net exposure to Japanese equities fell to 4.8%. Globally, hedge funds remained bearish for the fourth week in a row, increasing short positions amid the market turbulence.
Leveraged funds' net short positions on the Japanese yen decreased significantly to 24,158 contracts from about 70,000 the prior week, as shown by recent data. This reduction represents the largest weekly change since March 2011. The yen carry trade faced challenges due to Japan's rate hikes and yen volatility, affecting global markets.
The NFL deal marks the first time Netflix has licensed the rights to one of the world's biggest sports leagues and also the first live football streaming on the platform.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform credit decisioning, by enabling lenders to start lending to broader segments of MSMEs while suitably protecting them from a credit risk perspective.
An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school, which was sheltering displaced people, resulted in over 100 Palestinian deaths and multiple injuries. The Israeli army asserted that the target was a Hamas command center within the school. The attack coincided with dawn prayers, significantly increasing the casualty count, despite efforts to avoid civilian harm.
President Droupadi Murmu made a historic visit to Timor-Leste, marking the first-ever presidential visit from India. She was awarded the country's highest honor and discussed enhancing cooperation in various fields such as digital technology, health, and agriculture with President Jose Ramos-Horta. Discussions also included Timor-Leste possibly joining the International Solar Alliance.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Timor-Leste, making history as the first Indian Head of State to visit the country. The visit is part of her three-nation tour. During her stay, she met with President Jose Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, and discussed plans to open embassies in each other's capitals.
The platform, Secure Internet Voting, or SIV, is run by a U.S. firm of the same name. Allowing people to vote from their phones or computers, it is already being used in small pilot programs around the United States. However, it faces significant hurdles to greater deployment: most states do not allow for the widespread use of online voting due to security concerns, and instead opt for auditable paper ballots.
Speculators increased their net short positions on five-year Treasuries to a record high, while bearish bets on 10-year Treasuries reached their highest level since February, according to the latest CFTC data.
Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat, 21, won a bronze medal at the Olympics after overcoming the challenge of losing 4.5 kilograms within ten hours following a semifinal loss. Assisted by his coaches, Aman succeeded in meeting the weight requirement through intense workouts and ultimately defeated Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz to secure the medal.
The past week experienced substantial fluctuations in U.S. stock markets driven by disappointing manufacturing and employment data. Investors are keenly awaiting upcoming inflation figures, company earnings, and the presidential election outcome to gain clarity. The Federal Reserve's anticipated rate adjustments in September are also a major factor in market predictions.
The former Deputy CM was arrested by the CBI in February 2023 in connection with the alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.
