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Investing.com — U.S. stocks were rising despite a weaker-than-expected jobs report and renewed fears that the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates.

Ajit Doval has asked his UK counterpart Tim Barrow to crack down on Khalistani radicals active in the country who have been threatening Indian officials and take strongest possible action, including deportation of such individuals. Sources said that it was conveyed in no uncertain terms that the British government has to ensure the safety of Indian diplomats and mission given planned protests by Khalistan radicals on Saturday.

Binance's handling of the recent regulatory troubles has led to the departure of some top executives.

The monsoon session of Indian Parliament will likely take up a bill framed in response to the Supreme Court ruling of 24 August 2017 that said privacy is a fundamental right. The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, a draft of which was published last year to replace an unwieldy earlier proposal, got Cabinet approval this week as part of the Centre’s effort to update Indian laws for the digital age.

Board Advisory Committee (BAC) to guide and advise the beleaguered edtech major on the composition of its board and governance structure, CEO Byju Raveendran told shareholders on Tuesday. The BAC will serve as a working group consisting of independent directors with credible backgrounds and relevant experience from diverse corporate fields, as per a memo of the minutes of a shareholders’ meeting that ET has reviewed.

India in London are «completely unacceptable» amid anti-India attacks by Khalistani extremists emerging on social media channels. UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly took to Twitter to declare that the safety of the staff at India's diplomatic mission in the country is paramount. His intervention follows threats and attacks targeted at Indian diplomatic missions in the US, Australia and Canada and some threatening posters emerging online with images of Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and Dr Shashank Vikram, the Consul General of India in Birmingham.

Japan Airlines has come up with a solution that it hopes will convince passengers to travel light — renting clothes.Japan Airlines Co. and Sumitomo Corp. have joined forces to introduce a new service that will revolutionize travel to Japan. Tourists and business travelers visiting the country will soon have the opportunity to travel light and rent clothing during their stay. One set of clothing will cost ¥4,000 to ¥7,000 ($28-$49), and people will be able to rent up to eight outfits for as long as two weeks, in three sizes: small, medium and large. Chosen styles — smart, smart casual and mixed — will be delivered to a traveler’s designated hotel. The primary objective of this initiative is to promote sustainable tourism while providing utmost convenience to visitors. Prior to boarding a Japan Airlines-operated flight, travelers will have the option to choose clothing based on their size and seasonal requirements through a dedicated website. The service will be available for a trial period until August 2024.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in India's financial capital Mumbai in sync with the broader aim of expanding overall cooperation between the two sides. Taiwan's decision to set up the TECC in Mumbai came at a time when leading Taiwanese companies are increasingly looking at relocating their production bases from China to India, the US and countries in Europe amid Taipei's increasingly tense relations with Beijing.

" I think it is less to do with the Chinese domestic economy. Eventually, I think that has to find its own path because we need to understand it has a base of 15 to 18 trillion, depends on what estimates you take," says Anurag Singh, Managing Partner, Ansid Capital.Do tell us, as far as Chinese curbs go on these metals, on gallium and germanium, it seems like a tit-for-tat move because it came close on the heels of America deciding that it is not going to pass on advanced technology to China as easily as it did in the past. Technology that would help develop artificial intelligence for one. But as far as Chinese curbs go on these two metals, how much could it actually hurt a Chinese economy that's struggling to find its feet after the pandemic? I think it is less to do with the Chinese domestic economy.

RBI surveys point to healthy demand traction in Q1, which along with lower commodity prices (LME metal index down 17% year-on-year and Brent crude oil down by 30% year-on-year), is likely to result in mid-teen corporate earnings," said analysts at Antique Stocking Broking Ltd in a report dated 3 July. “Most of the sectors are likely to report in-line earnings, with a positive surprise likely in store for oil & gas (due to Russian blending and GRM) and cement (driven by strong volume growth)," it added.

artificial intelligence (AI) such as Microsoft-backed OpenAI's ChatGPT are complicating governments' efforts to agree laws governing the use of the technology. Here are the latest steps national and international governing bodies are taking to regulate AI tools:AUSTRALIA Seeking input on regulations The government is consulting Australia's main science advisory body and considering next steps, a spokesperson for the industry and science minister said in April.BRITAIN Planning regulations The Financial Conduct Authority, one of several state regulators that has been tasked with drawing up new guidelines covering AI, is consulting with the Alan Turing Institute and other legal and academic institutions to improve its understanding of the technology, a spokesperson told Reuters.

Emergency responders were called to White Water Canyon Water Park located at 8221 W 171st St. after the child was discovered unresponsive in a pool shortly before 4 p.m. Lifeguards and paramedics immediately initiated CPR and administered life-saving measures at the scene.

Stop Oil movement were arrested for attempting to halt the procession in central London. Images circulated on social media showed police removing the demonstrators who had managed to briefly halt the march. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the arrests were made on grounds of public nuisance offenses. Prior to the start of the parade, LGBTQ+ members of Just Stop Oil called on Pride organizers to cease accepting sponsorship money from «high-polluting industries.» The activists urged the LGBTQ+ community to reject partnerships with such companies, emphasizing the environmental impact and the need for a clean energy transition.

strike a deal? This question is being asked because the SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are most likely to meet and hold talks after July 7 due to the weekend and the Independence Day holiday. If media reports are to be believed, DGA has encouraged SAG-AFTRA to avoid a strike and make a deal. What will happen if the actors also join the strike? Which television series and films will be delayed unexpectedly? This is a serious question because many series have been completed and only a few patchworks here and there are required.

Stablecoin issuer Tether has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Georgia to develop Bitcoin and peer-to-peer focused infrastructure in the country. The Strategic collaboration between the stablecoin issuer and the Georgian government will focus on building key infrastructure for a thriving startup ecosystem in Georgia. 

A hospital in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has become the first in the nation to accept crypto pay.

US customers using social investing platform eToro US will no longer be able to open new positions in Algorand, Decentraland, Dash and Polygon after those cryptocurrencies got caught in a US regulator’s crosshairs.

The price of Cardano (ADA) has slipped by 3% in the past 24 hours, following the commencement of SEC legal actions which name the altcoin as a security. 

As Bitcoin reclaims its position at the $28,450 mark, investors are left questioning the future direction of this prominent digital asset. 

As Shiba gains 3% within 24 hours, predictions for its price are being made. Many speculate whether the potential US debt ceiling deal will drive SHIB to reach $1. 

The three-year plan, which was delayed by nine months, allows the Government, the law enforcement and private sector to collaborate and crack down on money laundering, kleptocracy and sanctions evasion.