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Rupee opened at 82.02 a dollar. The US dollar held close to a six-month peak on safe haven buying as jitters over China and global growth weighed on risk appetite. Against a basket of currencies, the dollar was at 104.77, not far off the six-month high of 104.90 touched on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI : Tata Group's consumer unit is in talks to buy at least 51% of popular Indian snack food maker Haldiram's but is not comfortable with the $10 billion valuation sought, two people briefed on the matter said. If successfully concluded, a deal would see the Indian conglomerate directly compete with Pepsi and billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail. Haldiram's, a household name in India, is also talking with private equity firms including Bain Capital about the sale of a 10% stake, they said.

G20 Summit and it's ready to work with all parties to push for the success of the high-profile global conference in New Delhi this week. At the G20 summit, the spokesperson said China always attaches high importance to the grouping and actively participates in relevant activities. "We support India in hosting this year’s summit and stand ready to work with all parties to make the G20 Summit a success," she said at the conference to be held in New Delhi on September 9-10.

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has shared a clip of his upcoming interview with con artist Larry Sinclair who had alleged that he saw former United States President Barack Obama smoking crack before engaging in sexual activities with him in 1999 when he was a state senator. Larry Sinclair had made the same allegations years ago in 2008 but they were largely dismissed by the US media as Barack Obama.

central government employees to not use Apple's iPhones and other foreign devices for official work, The Wall Street Journal reported. The new directive is an attempt by China to cut reliance on foreign technology and limit the flow of sensitive information outside of the country.

China has ordered officials at central government agencies to not use Apple's iPhones and other foreign-branded devices for work or bring them into the office, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The orders were given by superiors to their staff in recent weeks and it wasn't clear how widely the orders were being distributed, the WSJ said.

United States-based crypto mining operator Marathon Digital Holdings produced 1,072 Bitcoin (BTC) in August — 9% less than in July but five times more than in August 2022.

oil price worries. The rupee fell to 83.1800 to the U.S. dollar from 83.04 in the previous session.Asian currencies declined following a further rise in U.S.

London | The need to build huge amounts of extra electricity transmission capacity worldwide is threatening to become a serious bottleneck in many countries’ push towards renewable energy, consultancy firm BCG has warned.

Resources Minister Madeleine King says tax breaks for critical mineral projects and lithium processing are “on the table”, as the government seeks to compete with US and allied nations for international investment.

Less than a year since returning to banking, Julian Peck, JPMorgan’s head of investment banking for Australia and New Zealand, has hit the ground running with large deals, but admitted there is work to do for the US bank to claw market share away from rivals like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.

On Wednesday, Bitcoin saw a modest uptick, trading at $25,798, marking a nearly 0.50% increase. The financial landscape is buzzing with anticipation as Davis Polk, a prominent grayscale legal firm, ardently advocates for the SEC's approval of the Bitcoin spot ETF. 

Coinbase (COIN) has unveiled a new crypto-lending service specifically designed for institutional clients in the United States. This move comes as Coinbase aims to fill the void left by the setbacks experienced by firms like Genesis and BlockFi.

Tron founder Justin has predicted that the market is poised to enter a new bull cycle within the next two years. 

Joe Biden at the G20 Summit include delivering for developing nations, making progress on key issues like climate, technology and reshaping the multilateral development banks, the White House has said, expressing hope that the bloc will be able to make headway on those topics under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. On Thursday, President Biden will travel to New Delhi to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit. On Friday, President Biden will participate in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi and on Saturday and Sunday, the President will participate in the official sessions of the G20 Summit. As Biden heads to the G20, he is committed to working with emerging market partners to deliver big things together, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said during a press briefing on Tuesday. «That's what we believe the world will see in New Delhi this weekend,» he said. America's commitment to the G20 has not wavered, and it hopes the G20 Summit in New Delhi will show that the world's major economies can work together even in challenging times, Sullivan said. «So, as we head into New Delhi, our focus is going to be on delivering for developing countries; making progress on key priorities for the American people, from climate to technology; and showing our commitment to the G20 as a forum that can actually, as I said before, deliver,» he said.

Grayscale has told the Securities and Exchange Commission it has no legal reasoning left to block the conversion of the asset manager’s flagship Bitcoin (BTC) fund to a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF).

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has claimed that Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, has sufficient access to a laptop computer for his defense.

trade pacts with certain G20 countries and diversifying exports to regions like Brazil and Mexico could help India boost outbound shipments and manufacturing in the years to come, Chairman, CII national committee on EXIM, Sanjay Budhia, said on Wednesday. He said that tapping into opportunities in G20 countries is crucial for India's economic growth and global influence. India should diversify its export markets within the G20 countries, Budhia, who is also Managing Director of Patton Group, said. He added that while traditional partners like the United States and the European Union remain important, exploring emerging markets within the G20, such as Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia, and Mexico, can open up new avenues for Indian goods and services. «Negotiating and implementing trade agreements and bilateral deals with G20 member countries may be helpful to tap potential between India and G20 countries.

Peanut" from a no-kill farm in Michigan, USA, has officially been recognized as the world's oldest living chicken, as per the Guinness World Records. Born 21 years ago, Peanut earned her unique name due to her initial rejection by her mother, resembling an abandoned «nut.» The compassionate couple who adopted her affectionately christened her Peanut, and today, she resides in their living room, defying the odds. Chickens typically have a lifespan of just 5 to 8 years, making Peanut's record truly extraordinary. Her journey to Guinness World Records glory demanded six months of meticulous documentation, including photos, videos, and statements. Despite her diminutive size, Peanut holds a special place in the hearts of her owners.

G20 presidency has helped India earn respect of other countries by focussing on inclusivity, digital infrastructure and efforts to bring in the African Union within the fold of the grouping, said Deloitte South Asia CEO Romal Shetty. In an interview with PTI, Shetty said the decision of the Indian government to hold G20 meetings in several cities has also helped in trade, tourism, besides promoting infrastructure development. With regard to the proposal to bring the African Union in the G20 fold, he said Africa is a continent of 1 billion people and its inclusion in G20 will enhance trade opportunities with Asia and rest of the world.Also Read: G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: Xi skipping G20 summit seen as new setback to India-China ties «India has focussed a lot on inclusivity. Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) says that nobody should be left behind. Every voice should be heard. One of the things India has done is to bring in Africa or try to bring in Africa in G20. »Also look at it from trade perspective. My view is if you look at Africa, a billion people continent. If you look at South Asia, a two billion people continent. You are actually bringing people together. You can have trade with 3 billion people. Today the trade levels are fairly low," Shetty said.

Alphabet's Google on Tuesday tentatively settled a class action by 21 million consumers alleging that it had violated U.S. federal antitrust rules by overcharging customers on its U.S. Google Play Store, according to a court filing. Consumers claimed they might have spent less on apps and had more options if it weren't for the alleged monopoly. Google had denied wrongdoing and declined to comment on the proposed settlement.