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Crypto firm Paxos has received full approval from Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer digital payment token (DPT) services.

Also read: Monsoon effect: Tomato prices soar to ₹90/kg in Delhi-NCR as supplies hit due to rains Besides vegetables, pulses and milk prices may have added to inflationary pressures in June. However, a more favourable base effect from July could help slow inflation.

Time is the most scarce resource for any leader, influencing not only her individual performance but also the organization’s culture and strategic direction. Leaders, therefore, must be strategic in how they spend their time—with themselves, and in one-on-one as well as group meetings. Time alone allows leaders to both respond and react, but more importantly, step back, reflect and strategize.

UPI to pay in Paris' Galeries Lafayette. India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has marked a significant expansion with its launch at the Galeries Lafayette flagship store on Haussmann Boulevard in Paris. Following a successful introduction at the iconic Eiffel Tower earlier this year, this move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to internationalize UPI, an instant payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016. The Indian Embassy in France announced on Thursday, «On July 3, 2024, UPI became operational at the flagship store of the world-renowned Galeries Lafayette in Haussmann, Paris. This extends the acceptance of UPI in Paris following its successful debut at the iconic Eiffel Tower.»

RBC Wealth Management has strengthened its presence in New Jersey by adding a veteran financial advisor and his team to its Paramus office.

Nitrogen, formerly known as Riskalyze, has launched a comprehensive client engagement platform aimed at enhancing the delivery of personalized advice for wealth management firms.

Uttar Pradesh has received proposals for projects totalling around Rs 40,038 crore under its new policy to incentivise semiconductor manufacturing and attract global investments in the state, its investment promotion agency Invest UP said in a statement. Hiranandani group’s Tarq Semiconductor is expected to invest Rs 28,440 crore while Kaynes Technologies subsidiary Kaynes Semicon is set to invest Rs 4,248 crore. Aditech Semiconductor has proposed an investment of Rs 3,751 crore and Vamasundari Investment Delhi has planned to invest Rs 3,599 crore, the statement noted.

global power, US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said in an interview. The North American country is investing locally and joining hands with allies such as India to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region while competing with China, he said. Pointing to the situation in Ukraine, the diplomat said the war has demonstrated to the world that developments in one region directly affect security elsewhere and partnerships around the world are crucial to addressing interconnected challenges.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget on July 23 in Lok Sabha. The Parliamentary session for the Budget will commence on July 22 and continue till August 22. The NDA government’s first Budget is expected to focus on sustaining economic growth with impetus to job creation, with an eye on maintaining the fiscal deficit target. All eyes are now on the Finance Minister as people eagerly await the announcement of policies and initiatives that align with their interests.

Vanguard, the retail investing giant, is officially entering a new era with a new chief executive taking the reins.

Ali Novak, the author behind «My Life With the Walter Boys,» has confirmed that she is currently working on a sequel to the beloved novel. The upcoming book will explore the lives of Jackie and Cole, expanding on their stories within the Walter Boys franchise.

skills development and entrepreneurship will come up with a new policy on skilling to replace the National Policy on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015, almost 10 years after the policy was launched to impart skills training in the country. The move is aimed at giving a renewed push to skilling in India while aligning it to the new age skills.

inflation, but incomplete transmission of the 250 basis point policy rate hikes since May 2022 could delay reversal of the rate cycle by the Reserve Bank .

The Acolyte Season 2 from Disney, showrunner Leslye Headland has hinted at intriguing possibilities for the future of the Star Wars series. Despite the official status of the next season still pending, Headland has already begun envisioning the potential mysteries and plot developments that could unfold.

National Pension System (NPS) subscribers have multiple modes for contribution deposit including through Points of Presence (PoPs), eNPS, D-Remit, UPI, UPI QR Code and their employers. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has reduced the timeline for NPS contributions received by Trustee Bank (TB) on any settlement day will now be considered for same-day investment (T+0). Earlier, the timeline was T+ 1. This new timeline for same-day investment will be effective from July 1, 2024, PFRDA stated via a circular issued on June 28, 2024. Also read: 18 major NPS changes in last 6 months: New online withdrawal facility to changes in NPS transaction statement Here are three things to know about the new changes.

NEW DELHI : The government introduced a tax provision last year to prod large corporations into paying their micro and small enterprise vendors in time, only to hear concerns that it could backfire on the intended beneficiaries. It’s now looking to modify how large companies are taxed for delayed payments so that they do not decide to sidestep smaller vendors altogether to avoid the stringent tax treatment, said two officials aware of discussions in the government.

astronomical event will occur on Saturday when Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn, align in the sky, all eyes are set on how to grab this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and watch it. Earlier NASA said that this event can be seen with the naked eye from the Earth. But, later Preston Dyches, a public engagement specialist for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, made it amply clear that it would not be so simple. He told USA Today that it wouldn't be the best time to enjoy the astrological spectacle. He along with Andrew Fazekas, the communications manager for Astronomers Without Borders, also advised people to be patient and wait until later in the month.

Lena Waithe’s compelling drama, The Chi, the burning question on everyone’s mind is whether there will be a Season 7. Here’s the latest on the future of this acclaimed series.

GAIL (India) Ltd on Friday said it has advanced the target to achieve net zero carbon emission by five years to 2035 as it takes multi-prolonged approach to reaching the goal. The company was previously targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2040. «GAIL Board accorded approval to advance its net zero target for Scope-I and 2 emissions by five years, from the year 2040 to year 2035,» the company said in a statement. Scope 1 covers emissions from sources that an organisation owns or controls directly — for example from burning fuel in factories or even in its fleet of vehicles.

Blaze X, revealing a sleek design with a curved display and a slightly raised rear camera module. The image, presented in black shades, also highlights the presence of the volume rocker and power buttons on the phone's right edge.A second teaser offers a top-down view of the handset, displaying four identical devices arranged to form the letter "X." This image features a beige colourway and confirms that the phone will sport a centrally located circular rear camera module.In tandem with these teasers, a microsite on Amazon has confirmed the handset's moniker as "Blaze X." This development suggests that an official launch date announcement is on the horizon.In related news, 91Mobiles has leaked a live image of what is purported to be an upcoming Lava Blaze model.