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Democracy Perception Index revealed a striking sentiment among Indians, with nearly 75% expressing concern that global corporations pose a threat to democracy. As per the survey findings, after economic inequality and corruption, global corporations are viewed as the third most significant threat to democracy. The US also stands out as among the countries with the highest levels of the perceived threat from global corporations. India is also ranked top among countries fearing that big tech companies like Google, Amazon and Meta threaten democracy.

Tumhari Amrita and Mughal-e-Azam—is rehearsing for his new play, Letters of Suresh. And as the title suggests, actor Vir Hirani can be seen reading out excerpts from a set of letters. The play is not set too far back in the past; rather, it deals with the post-pandemic reality.

₹11,000. Deliveries of the vehicle are anticipated to commence later this month. As per the publication, the 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift will be available in three primary variants: LXi, VXi, and ZXi.

Toyota reported record annual net profit of more than $30 billion on Wednesday but the world's largest automaker by sales warned that the current year would be less spectacular. Helped by a weak yen and strong hybrid vehicle sales, the Japanese giant's bottom line doubled to 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9 billion) in the year to March while revenues rose 21.4 percent to 45.1 trillion yen, also an all-time high.

Indian Americans favour a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his government's policies are transforming India, an influential community leader has said. Indians are part of the deep economic growth of the United States and they've been working hard to contribute to the economic growth, Indian-American Democratic fundraiser Ajay Jain Bhaturia said, underling that when they see similar economic growth happening back in India, they feel very proud of it. «I think the majority of Indian Americans want Prime Minister Modi to come back. It's a sense of pride for them that when India shines, they shine,» Bhaturia told PTI in an interview.

Universal's 'Fall Guy', 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' is expected to collect $50 million opening at domestic box offices and $130 million worldwide. This is a sequel that takes 300 years after the events of War of the Planet of the Apes'. Wes Ball, known for 'Maze Runner' has directed it. The movie will hit the theaters on May 10, 2024. 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' will be released simultaneously in 100% of its offshore footprint this week, beginning Wednesday in France, Italy, Germany and Korea. It will open on Thursday in the UK, Brazil, Australia and Mexico. China, Spain and Japan follow on Friday, reports 'Collider'.

private equity investors and asset managers are readying for billions of dollars worth of M&A and investments linked to data centres in Asia Pacific, as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom fuels demand for digital infrastructure. The intense pace of deals in the world's most populous region comes as countries and companies respond to booming demand for AI, calling for more data capacity, industry executives said.

dollar was back on the front foot on Wednesday, making modest gains after earlier losses from renewed bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, while the yen eased towards the 155 per dollar level and kept intervention risks from Tokyo high. The offshore yuan further retreated from a more than three-month high hit last week, helped by hopes of further policy stimulus from Beijing to shore up its economy. It last stood at 7.2247 per dollar.

Asian stocks lacked direction on Wednesday, while the dollar remained firm despite lower U.S. Treasury yields as markets assessed mixed signals from U.S. policymakers and economic data on the path for Federal Reserve interest rates. The yen remained on the back foot even with the threat of currency intervention from Japanese authorities to support it.

Gold prices were steady on Wednesday, while market participants awaited fresh cues from U.S. Federal Reserve officials for further clarity on the timeline for potential interest rate cuts.

Also Read: Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect in Indian stock market trade on May 8 According to Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, the domestic market kept consolidating in spite of encouraging signals from outside the world. A number of variables, such as premium valuations and the low turnout in the current election, are contributing to profit booking in the home market. Nonetheless, FMCG continued to be the largest sectoral gainer throughout today's trading session, supported by hopes for better volume growth from rural regions thanks to favourable monsoon forecasts.

SoftBank, one of the largest technology investors, is looking to return to the deal counter in India after largely focusing on exits from listed bets last year.

Godzilla Minus One" is available for OTT streaming and Blu-ray version in Japan. However, the question continues to remain when will the Oscars 2024 movie be released for online viewing in the US and other international markets.

consumer business. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is entering the consumer electronics and home appliances market with a new made-in-India brand Wyzr. RIL's retail unit, Reliance Retail, has just launched Wyzr air coolers and plans to extend the range to categories such as televisions, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, small appliances and LED bulbs. Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) has already been growing rapidly.

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 37 cents to $78.48 per barrel Monday

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo's announcement about a successor to its Switch home console is coming sometime before March 2025

Japanese Yen has set off alarms in the world of international finance and monetary policy. For the first time since 1990, the yen has weakened past the 160 level against the U.S. dollar, representing a staggering 20% loss in purchasing power over just the last year. This historic slide begs the question — is the yen acting as the proverbial «canary in the mine», providing an early warning sign of deeper systemic risks brewing in the global monetary system? The crisis facing the yen stems from a confluence of factors that have pushed the Bank of Japan into an economic policy corner. With a debt-to-GDP ratio of over 260%, among the highest in the world, Japan has been effectively locked into keeping interest rates at ultra-low levels, near zero, for years. Even as inflationary pressures have built, the BOJ has resisted aggressive rate hikes for fear of making their enormous debt burden even more unmanageable.

tourist arrivals, Sri Lanka has renewed visa-free entry for visitors from India and six other select countries, aiming to make travel more accessible and convenient for international tourists. The countries included in this initiative are India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, allowing their nationals to visit Sri Lanka for up to 30 days without visa fees. The Sri Lankan government's decision comes as part of efforts to rebuild the tourism industry, which has faced significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the country's ongoing economic and political crises. The visa-free entry scheme, launched in October as a pilot project, reflects Sri Lanka's commitment to promoting tourism and creating seamless travel experiences for visitors from key markets. Although the visa-free entry allows visitors from the select countries to stay in Sri Lanka for 30 days, they are required to apply for their visa online through the website www.srilankaevisa.lk before their arrival. This online application process is designed to ensure smooth processing while maintaining security checks for incoming tourists.

Axis Bank Ltd is on a lookout to hire Asian expatriates to help the lender win business from multinational companies.

Asian shares made 15-month highs on Tuesday on renewed confidence of U.S. interest rate cuts, while traders waited on a policy meeting in Australia later in the day and had a close eye on a falling yen. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.3% in early trade. Hong Kong shares traded marginally lower, having ridden a wave of heavy buying from mainland investors to lift the Hang Seng index more than 14% higher in a 10-day winning streak, its longest since 2018.