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The chief financial officer of The Epoch Times, a conservative multinational media company, has been indicted in a multi-year scheme to launder tens of millions of dollars in fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits and other funds

months of living expenses in aneasy-to-access account. This fund acts as a financial buffer against unexpected expenses, such as medical emergencies or job loss, and prevents dependency on credit during crises. "It is essential to address any gaps in your financial safety, stability, and aspirations.

Tequila has always been a party ender drink, typically involving a three-step ritual — a lick of salt, downing the shot, and finishing up by sucking on a wedge of lime. Not anymore, or at least it's not just that. The agave-based spirit is now sipped neat, on the rocks or with soda and even as a cocktail mix beyond just margaritas, making it the fastest-growing alcohol segment in the country, albeit on a small base.

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) granted relief to former Australian cricketer Brett Lee in a tax case on the grounds that the cricketer was served notice under the Income Tax Act beyond the limitation period. The case pertains to the income tax demand raised by the department for ₹3 crore endorsement fee received by the fast bowler for the assessment year 2013-14 from three Indian entities Reebok India Company, Castrol India Limited and Knight Riders Sport Private Ltd.

minds: the carrying mind, universal mind and joyful mind. The carrying mind operates within time and space in the world. It has everything in it, including our samskaras. It is always heavy and plays havoc with our bodies, is conflict-ridden and full of anxieties. It is an aspiring mind that constantly strives to become this or that. The universal mind is beyond duality, time and space. It represents oneness. Advaitic in spirit, it is devoid of all that is associated with the carrying mind. Subtle and filled with compassion, the universal mind symbolises peace and unending joy. A joyful mind is derived from the universal mind. Where there is a universal mind, there is joyful mind. When we are filled with compassion, we are in a joyous state. It is a blissful state one experiences as one begins to constantly live in the universal mind. The universal mind and joyful mind are inverse and obverse of the same coin. They are not two unidentical entities.

Craft beer pioneer Anchor Brewing Co. has been purchased by Chobani yogurt founder and billionaire Hamdi Ulukaya

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) at 11 per cent, Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) at 12.5 per cent, and Jupiter Wagons.RVNL shares reached a new record high with market capitalisation surged to ₹85,000 crore mark.Also read: Exit Polls Impact: 7 BSE Power stocks surge to record highs; Adani Power, NTPC lead with gains up to 19%Other railway stocks that saw gains included IRCON International (6.26 per cent), RITES (3.52 per cent), Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC, up 3 per cent), and Texmaco Rail & Engineering (5.28 per cent).The railways sector is anticipated to be a leading beneficiary under the third tenure of the Modi government. Many railway stocks have given multibagger returns in the last 12 months.According to an average of 12 exit polls, the NDA is likely to win at least 363 seats this time.

Mint in detail about his perspective on the markets and on investing. Edited excerpts: The term "long term" has been misused in recent market runs. For traditional investors focusing on generational wealth through equities, long term means beyond three to five years.

With real-world assets (RWA) attracting institutional attention and capital, LINGO is all set to leverage its power to transform the loyalty and reward industry completely.

India VIX fell 22% to the day's low of 19.12 on Monday after a screaming call by exit polls suggesting the return of the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led NDA government. At 1:20 pm India Vix stood at 20.21, down by 17.85% from 24.60 on Friday. According to the average of 12 exit polls, NDA is seen as winning 367 seats this time, improving its 353 count in the 2019 elections. Even the lowest forecast is that of 316 seats. While the NDA may fall short of its ambitious 'Abki Baar 400 Paar' target, traders see Nifty going beyond 24,000 this week.

State Bank of India (SBI), the nation's largest public sector bank, rose 9.8% to reach an all-time high of ₹911.30 apiece in today's intraday session. This pushed the bank's market capitalisation beyond ₹8 lakh crore for the first time, making it the first PSU company to achieve this milestone.SBI has now entered the ₹8 lakh crore market capital club, becoming the fourth listed company to achieve this milestone.

market capitalisation of India's largest public lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday crossed Rs 8 lakh crore as the stock hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 911 on the NSE, gaining nearly 10% in the intraday trade. The rally in SBI was on the back of exit poll predictions which have indicated a thumping majority for the Narendra Modi government.

₹558 per share. Similarly, REC, another power financing stock, soared by 11.70% to achieve a fresh record high of ₹600 per share.

ACESO, a pioneer institution in providing innovative solutions for insurance policyholders, has launched ALIP (Assignment of Life Insurance Policies), a unique solution designed for LIC policyholders contemplating policy surrender or experiencing lapses. ALIP provides the opportunity to receive the Surrender Value of their endowment insurance policies, even while preserving their life cover benefits.

election in India is seen solely as a numbers game. The obsession with rally size, voter turnout, number of campaign rallies, vote shares, seats won, etc, is especially big deal in Lok Sabha elections. But now that the hurly-burly's done — and the battle's almost lost and won — it's time to look beyond the nose of quantity and think of whether the quality of this democratic exercise may be strained.

Demon Slayer Season 4 episodes' release time on Crunchyroll has been changed. Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 4 is being released at 8:45 am (PST) on Sunday, June 2. Earlier, the first three episodes of the Demon Slayer's fourth season were 11:45 am (PST), as per a report on dexerto.

Also Read: 5 key reasons health insurance is crucial for young adults' future securityThe main reason behind the growing popularity of OPD coversand riders is the increasing preference for comprehensive coverage that extends beyond conventional inpatient services. Eighty percent of customers cite the accessibility to doctor consultations and diagnostic tests as one of the main reasons behind opting for OPD benefits in insurance plans.Also Read: Health insurance: New rule for faster cashless approvals might get off to a slow startThe Policybazaar data suggests that millennials constitute a large share of insurance holders looking for additional OPD cover as an inbuilt feature or a rider in their plans.

series finale of "Station 19" bids adieu to its beloved characters, fans are left wondering if there's a possibility of spinoffs featuring fan-favorite couples like Travis & Vic or Maya & Carina. Co-showrunners Peter Paige and Zoanne Clack have weighed in on the potential spinoff scenarios.

exit polls are flashing a clear advantage to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led NDA faction, top voices on Dalal Street see a continuation of reform policies in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term. They expect the government's focus on infrastructure, defence, railways and other sectors to continue. According to the poll-of-polls, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is projected to secure over 350 seats out of the 542 contested, spanning seven phases over 48 days.

Donald Trump's conviction in the hush money trial, a new legal question has emerged: Can Trump pardon himself? Found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records, Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a felony. The Manhattan jury determined that Trump had disguised a hush money reimbursement as legal expenses to cover up a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election.

dying declaration that inspires the confidence of the court can be relied upon and be the sole basis for the conviction of an accused without any corroboration, the Supreme Court has said. The top court made this observation on May 15 while upholding the conviction of an ex-army personnel for murdering his wife, a police constable, in Maharashtra's Beed district 22 years ago.