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Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $194.6 million in inflows on Thursday, according to data shared by Fireside Investors.

Grasim slipped into the red in the first quarter ended June 2024 as the company reported a loss of Rs 52.12 crore on Friday. The company posted a net profit of Rs 355 crore in the last year period. On a sequential basis, however, the loss reduced from Rs 441 crore reported in the preceding December quarter.

Meerut, a 26-year-old man allegedly strangled his 17-year-old sister to death in full public view, while onlookers stood by recording videos instead of intervening. The horrifying crime took place in Nangla Shekhu village, located in the Incholi area, and has left the community in shock. The police reported that the accused, identified as Mohd Haseen, was reportedly enraged by his sister's persistent desire to marry a man from a different religion. SP (Meerut Rural) Kamlesh Bahadur confirmed the incident, stating, «The crime occurred on Wednesday following a heated argument between the siblings at home. We've arrested the accused, and an FIR has been filed under IPC section 302 (murder) and other relevant sections, based on a complaint from their mother.» SHO (Incholi), Yogendra Singh, provided further details, explaining that the victim had been in a relationship with a man from another community, which had deeply displeased her family. Earlier in March, she had eloped with her boyfriend, leading her family to file a complaint, alleging that she had been kidnapped. The police managed to locate the couple, and the boyfriend was subsequently jailed on charges of abduction, with a charge sheet later submitted to the court.

Edakkal area of Kerala's landslide-hit Wayanad district complained on Friday that they heard a noise coming from under the earth, creating panic among residents. Local residents told reporters they heard a huge sound, accompanied by a jerk-like sensation, prompting government authorities to investigate. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said it is examining seismic records and also attempting local reconnaissance to find if anything is anomalous. «As of now seismic records do not show any indications of movements,» it said.

According to the firm's annual results published today (9 August), HL recorded £4.2bn in net inflows, down from £4.8bn for 2023. The drop came amid declining client and asset retention rates, which have steadily fallen from 92.1% to 91.4% and from 91.4% to 88.5%, respectively, in the last three years. Net inflows into HL's new funds, launched over the past two years, added only around £500m, while assets under management reached £10.3bn by the end of 2024, aided by market movements. Hargreaves Lansdown's Derren Nathan: Investing in leadership and the rise of the rockstar CEO Dan...

Rapido, which started as a bike-taxi platform, has crossed gross merchandise value (GMV) of $1 billion, according to people aware of the matter, driven by its expansion into segments such as cabs and auto-rickshaws and an aggressive expansion into more than a 100 cities. This also marks the emergence of a significant third player in the ride-hailing business–after Uber and Ola–which has remained largely stagnant after the pandemic. Rapido has recorded more than three times growth since FY23, when it was clocking a GMV of about $300 million. It is also present in the parcel pick-up-and-drop segment.

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The dominant Czech power company CEZ says its net profit in the first half of the year totaled 21.1 billion Czech crowns ($912 million), down 5% from the same period the previous year

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Neeraj Chopra gave India its first silver medal at the Paris Olympics. It was his second medal after the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. In the javelin finals, however, only one throw of Neeraj's five attempts was counted. During the finals, all athletes get five attempts. After the first three attempts, only the top eight advance to the second round, where they get three more attempts.

Alysha Newman has addressed the critics of her OnlyFans presence amid a surge in her profile's popularity following her bronze medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Newman, who gained viral fame for her celebratory twerking at the Stade de France, is embracing the newfound attention to her subscription-based fan page.

Neeraj Chopra missed the chance to defend his Olympic gold on Friday and settled for silver with a best throw of 89.45 meters in the men's javelin final at the Paris Olympics. Pakistan’s Nadeem Arshad, who finished 5th at the Tokyo Olympics, clinched gold with a monstrous throw of 92.97 meters, setting a new Olympic record. Chopra, comfortably ahead in qualifiers and favourite to win, looked off his best form. His best throw of 89.45 meters came on his second attempt. He committed four consecutive fouls in his final four attempts.

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Paris Olympics 2024 host nation France will play Spain for football gold medal match on Friday. All European final will see both proud soccer playing nations seeking second Olympics Gold. France won two FIFA World Cups (1998, 2018), and became champions of Europe twice (1984, 2000). Spain have won Euro record four times (1964, 2008, 2012, and 2024). The reigning European Champions won the FIFA World Cup once (2010). Paris Olympics 2024 Gold Medal match between Spain and France will kick off at 12 pm (ET) on Friday, August 8.

Empower is celebrating strong growth for its business, driven by increased assets under administration for its Personal Wealth and Workplace Solutions units.

Warner Bros Discovery said on Wednesday it wrote down the value of its TV assets due to the uncertainty of fees from cable and satellite distributors and sports rights renewals, sending its shares down nearly 10% in extended trading. The film and entertainment studio, which owns sports network TNT and streaming service Max, recorded a $9.1 billion non-cash goodwill charge in the second quarter. This charge, stemming from a reassessment of the assets' value since the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, contributed to a $10 billion net loss for the quarter. The media landscape has significantly changed in the past two years, impacting valuations and expectations for traditional media companies and this current situation is reflected in the write down, CEO David Zaslav said in a call with analysts.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday shortened the frequency of reporting credit information of borrowers to credit information companies (CIC) to 15 days. Earlier lenders were required to report this information at monthly intervals. The regulator said this move will provide a more up-to-date picture of a borrower’s indebtedness. The regulator is expected to issue necessary instructions soon. «It has been decided to increase the frequency of reporting of credit information to CICs from monthly intervals to fortnightly basis or at such shorter intervals as mutually agreed between the credit institutions and CIC,» the RBI said in a statement. «The fortnightly reporting frequency would ensure that credit information reports provided by CICs reflect more recent information.» RBI said this move will be beneficial to both borrowers and lenders.

Waqf Act, aiming to enhance accountability and transparency in the functioning of Waqf boards and ensure mandatory inclusion of women. This initiative responds to demands from within the Muslim community and includes around 40 amendments. The Bill mandates mandatory verification for property claims by Waqf Boards and revises sections of the Act to change the composition and functioning of the Boards, incorporating women’s representation. Key amendments include mandatory verification of property claims and revisions to the composition and functioning of Waqf Boards to ensure better governance. ALSO READ: Waqf through the ages: How Rs 1-lakh crore property owner board acquires land and what the govt aims to change

NEW DELHI : Mumbai-based Deepa Desai, 47, had a harrowing time transferring her provident fund (PF) from one employer to another. Even withdrawal was not easy. Here's why.