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June 27, 2024 — DeltaPrime , a decentralized borrowing and investing platform, is thrilled to announce their Token Generation Event (TGE) on Uniswap and Trader Joe. The TGE marks another i nnovation in crypto with the launch of the $PRIME and $sPRIME tokens on July 1st, 2024. Born in the bear market and operating on the Arbitrum and Avalanche networks, DeltaPrime’s inventive tokenomics design focuses on stable growth of its liquidity pools, as well as enhanced community rewards and governance capabilities.

Calgary’s mayor says if everything goes according to plan, the city’s water conservation crisis could be over by Canada Day.Mayor Jyoti Gondek says water service could be fully restored and restrictions lifted by July 1 if upcoming steps to stabilize a replacement water pipe go as planned.“If there are any problems in any of those steps … it could be more days,” Gondek told a news conference Wednesday.“We can see the finish line. It’s close, but we still have more work to do.”Gondek said until the “all clear” is given, Calgarians can’t lose focus and need to reduce their water use by 25 per cent to avoid the taps going dry.She said daily water usage has been climbing in recent days but remains below the threshold of 480 million litres needed to keep service going and provide firefighters with the resources to combat emergencies.Calgary, a city of 1.6 million people, and surrounding communities, including Airdrie, Chestermere and Tsuut’ina Nation, have been under a combination of mandatory and voluntary water restrictions since a water main burst in the city’s northwest three weeks ago.Residents have been asked to limit indoor water use by flushing their toilets less often and doing fewer loads of laundry.

Choc ($CHOC) is a new meme coin that will launch as an ICO soon. The project, which features a chocolate-themed mascot, is the first token to cast a net to catch the attention of both crypto enthusiasts and sweet lovers.

The journey of these small businesses can be challenging due to limited resources, a discerning market, fierce competition, and in some cases, access to knowledge and opportunities. But the indomitable spirit of the Indian entrepreneur shines through as they adapt, innovate, and find ways to thrive. From across the country, home to millions of small businesses, here’s a glimpse into the stories of four resilient entrepreneurs who have carved out inspiring paths that have shaped their journey and the journey of those they reach as employees and consumers. MohanJodero: Embracing India’s timeless artistry in the heart of Delhi In the center of Delhi lies a store that serves as a gateway to India’s past.

anti-conversion laws, hate speech, and demolitions of homes and places of worship for members of minority faith communities in India, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said. In his remarks at the release of the annual State Department report on international religious freedom, Blinken said on Wednesday that at the same time, people around the world are also working hard to protect religious freedom. The report stated that senior US officials continued to raise concerns about religious freedom issues with their Indian counterparts in 2023. «In India, we see a concerning increase in anti-conversion laws, hate speech, demolitions of homes and places of worship for members of minority faith communities. At the same time, people around the world are also working hard to protect religious freedom,» the secretary of state said.

Federal food safety regulators are warning Bimbo Bakeries USA to stop using misleading labels that say products contain potentially dangerous allergens when they don't

Nicole Taylor has an insider’s view of philanthropic trends from her seat as the president and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Pundits are buzzing: 2024 is set to ignite the next crypto bull run, and the signs are undeniable. Roaring Kitty’s GME frenzy was just the beginning—now, the spotlight is on crypto. This year is already delivering jaw-dropping gains from the explosive rise of MOTHER to the playful allure of PlayDoge and the community power behind Milady and PEPE. But which token will truly dominate? Let’s dive into these breakout stars and reveal the dark horse ready to redefine the crypto landscape. Buckle up, because this ride is just getting started.

Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said the decision of the Congress high command is final. Some of the Ministers have been pitching for Deputy CM posts to be given to leaders from Veerashaiva-Lingayat, SC/ST and minority communities. Currently, D K Shivakumar from the Vokkaliga community is the only Deputy Chief Minister in the Siddaramaiah cabinet. «Whatever the high command decides is final,» Siddaramaiah told reporters in response to a question.

Tata Steel aims at having a minimum of 25 per cent of its workforce made up of diverse groups, including gender minorities, marginalised communities, persons with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals, within the next few years, a company official said. It is one of the first companies in the country to roll out a special recruitment drive for transgender talent, having recruited over 100 members from the community for various roles across different locations, the official claimed. «Continuing this drive, we aim to have 25 per cent of our workforce from diverse groups in the next couple of years,» the official said.

liquified natural gas export plant on British Columbia’s coast is poised to go ahead.On Tuesday, the Hasila Nation and its partner Pembina Pipeline Corporation announced a green light with their final investment decision in the Cedar LNG plant.The $US3.4 billion project will see the construction of a floating LNG facility in Haisla territory in Kitimat.The nation is a majority owner in the project with a 50.1 per cent stake.“With Cedar LNG, we have proven that Indigenous communities can successfully forge a path to economic independence and generational prosperity,” Haisla Chief Councillor Crystal Smith said in a statement.“We have created a model for how sustainable energy development should be done, with Indigenous Nations as owners, balancing environmental interests with global demand for cleaner energy.”The project has already secured all major regulator approvals and has signed an agreement with the Coastal GasLink Pipeline for the delivery of 400 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, once it is up and running.Cedar LNG estimates the project will be in service by late 2028.B.C.

Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasised on the «common interest» in «stabilisation and progress» in India-China relations during a meeting with Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong, amid the lingering border row in eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar also separately met envoys of New Zealand, Kuwait and Sri Lanka. «Received Ambassador of China Xu Feihong this evening. Discussed our bilateral relationship and our common interest in its stabilization and progress. Wished him a successful tenure,» the external affairs minister said on 'X'. The external affairs minister has consistently been maintaining that India's ties with China cannot be normal unless there is peace in the border areas.

Gyanendra Pratap Singh today said that around 200 officers of the Assam police have already received training on criminal forensic science. He was speaking during a workshop on the new criminal laws for Guwahati — based media persons in Guwahati. The workshop aimed to equip journalists with insights into the new criminal laws namely Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — which will be implemented from July 1. Singh, addressing the media persons, said that the implementation of the new laws is a momentous occasion and Assam Police is fully prepared to implement them. Around 200 officers of the Assam police have already received training on criminal forensic science. The officers are trained on the applicability of new laws and how they should perceive them while dealing with the crime and cases related to it, he added. Over 500 officers will be trained over a period of few months. Singh further added that these criminal laws are updated to the needs and requirements of the changing times.

Manipur government has clarified that there has been no additional deployment of security forces in the state. The security personnel who were requisitioned outside Manipur for the conduct of the General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha are merely returning to their original bases.

FixedFloat , a leading cryptocurrency exchange service, is pleased to announce its return to full operation following a series of security breaches that occurred in February and March of this year. The incidents, which resulted in the theft of $26.1 million, have prompted the company to take significant measures to enhance its security infrastructure and ensure the safety of its users’ assets.

Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valuable cryptocurrency, has struggled to halt its downward trend, falling below the $61,000 level and hitting an intraday low of $58,890. BTC has since recovered and is now trading above the $61,000 mark.

BJP ally Chirag Paswan on Tuesday took a swipe at the Congress for playing the "Dalit card" in the election for Lok Sabha speaker, claiming that the opposition resorts to the ploy whenever its defeat in a contest is certain. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader said in a post in Hindi on X that when the Congress-led opposition knew that it would lose the vice-presidential poll in 2002, it fielded Dalit leader Sushil Kumar Shinde. It named another Congress leader Meira Kumar, who hails from a Dalit community, as its choice for president in 2017 when the numbers favoured the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Ram Nath Kovind, who was elected, Paswan said.

jawla (micro dried prawns) masala is worthy of singing a paean for, the latter’s gaboli sukka (dry preparation of fish roe) and prawn stuffed bombil (Bombay duck) are worth the trek to its trio of outposts in Mulund, Ghodbunder and Panchpakhadi in Thane. Speaking of a trek, at the on-going,dinner-onlyAgri Koli food festivalat Courtyard By Marriott Navi Mumbai’s Courtyard Pavillion restaurant, guest chef Savita Nivrutti Koli, a wedding caterer and home chef from Karanja in nearby Uran, talks of the starring role seafood has in her community. “Almost an equal amount of what we fish for sale, will end up on our table," Savita says with a laugh.

New solutions are emerging in the crypto space that offer different and better ways to carry out financial transactions. These innovations are often different from the popular traditional options.

Lxme, a financial platform exclusively for women, has secured $1.2 million in seed funding, in a round led by Kalaari Capital through its CXXO initiative, which supports ventures led by women entrepreneurs. Notable investors participating in the round include Yash Kela, founder and chief investment officer of Singularity Ventures; Amaya Ventures; Capri Holdings; and Aditi Kothari, vice chairperson of DSP Asset Managers, among others.

The freeware Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK) enables simple building and implementation of Ethereum Layer 2 networks based on Zero-knowledge (ZK) technology. Supernet idea is continued and existing Layer 1 networks are helped to move to Layer 2.