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In the piece «Massa,» written by Arthur Hayes on Medium, the author examines the potential impacts that artificial intelligence (AI) may have on several aspects of society.

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NITI Aayog has called for a paradigm shift in approach towards agriculture with focus on liberalization of the sector and changes in the old regulations governing it to ensure significant and sustained increase in farmers’ income. “Advancement in science-led technology, an enhanced role for the private sector in both pre and post-harvest phases, liberalised output markets, an active land lease market, and emphasis on efficiency will equip agriculture to address the challenges of the twenty-first century and contribute towards the goal of Viksit Bharat,” NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand said in his working paper, co-authored with Jaspal Singh, a consultant at the Aayog.

RVNL) has emerged as the Lowest Bidder (L1) for the "Rehabilitation and Upgradation from 4 to 8 laning of Chandikhole-Paradip Section of NH-53 (Old NH-5A) in the State of Odisha on HAM mode-2nd Call." The project has a cost of Rs. 808 crores. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded the contract.  The contract involves the rehabilitation and upgradation of the mentioned section of the highway.

Amazon Prime Video series The Summer I Turned Pretty is something fans are looking forward to. Here are the details of the series and episode-wise release date on the streaming app.

₹5 crore. It surpasses the cost of a Lamborghini Huracan Evo, which is currently available in India for ₹3.7 crore. The Diamond Snowflake edition, a collaboration between Caviar and British jewellery brand Graff, is an extremely limited edition phone with only three pieces available.

SINGAPORE—China’s decision this week to restrict the export of two minerals used in semiconductors, solar panels and missile systems was more than a trade salvo. It was a reminder of its dominant hold over the world’s mineral resources—and a warning of its willingness to use them in its escalating rivalry with the U.S. Around two-thirds of the world’s lithium and cobalt—essential for electric cars—is processed in China.

When Lori Andrews attended her daughter’s graduation at Santa Fe High School, she spotted a 5-foot-10, 400-pound robot roaming the football field alongside the newest alumni. Andrews, a visual arts teacher at the school, said she initially thought the robot was taking photos of the graduates. She was taken aback when her husband described it as a police robot and she learned that it was providing 360-degree camera footage to the school security team.

“The growth phase will open up multiple opportunities and hence one has to look at all the OEM and Auto space closely,” says Anurag Jhanwar, Cofounder and Partner, Upwisery Private Wealth. In an interview with ETMarkets, Jhanwar said: “It is equally important to note that it is still in its early stages of development and the growth story will have its share of bumps too” Edited excerpts:What is supporting the market's bull run? Overall macroeconomic factors provide comfort as we are seeing a fall in inflation, a pause in interest rate cycles, an increase in foreign investment in the equity markets led by issues being faced globally.

equity market is at a record level but valuations are still around the long-term mean, which may lead markets to touch higher levels if earnings growth plays out, says Sunil Subramaniam, MD and CEO, Sundaram Mutual. In an interview with Livemint, Subramaniam talked about the FII inflow trajectory amid signs of further rise in interest rates, broader market outperformance, India’s attractiveness for foreign investors, and the domestic mutual fund industry.

India's GDP. Despite the growth of the MSME sector, they struggle to be a part of the mainstream financial ecosystem. This is where Deep Tier Supply Chain Finance comes into play.Deep Tier Financing is a business solution that leverages business relationships within the supply chain.

While the benchmark S&P 500 has gained nearly 15% year-to-date driven by a handful of megacap growth and technology names, some sectors have lagged, including the S&P 500 healthcare, which is down 4.7%. The financials sector is down 2%, while energy is nearly 9% lower. These unloved sectors are growing attractive to investors increasingly torn over whether a long-feared U.S.

The government's classification of cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and tokens as virtual digital assets (VDAs) establishes their inclusion in the taxation framework. Therefore, any gains or income generated from these assets are subject to taxation. It is essential to navigate the crypto tax landscape to ensure compliance and accurately report your financial activities related to cryptocurrencies. How are Cryptocurrencies Taxed in India? All cryptocurrency purchases, sales, and transactions are subject to a 30% capital gains tax on profits, with no provisions for reduced rates or deductions under Section 115BBH. Along with the capital gains tax, a 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) fee is applied to crypto asset transfers. Any transaction exceeding Rs 50,000 in a given financial year, the TDS that is deducted will be reflected in 26 AS and the same can be claimed back when filing income tax return.How to Calculate Tax on Cryptocurrencies?

RBI, card issuers would be prohibited from entering into any arrangement or agreement with card networks that restrain them from availing the services of other card networks. RBI said it is observed that arrangements existing between card networks and card issuers (banks and non-banks) are not conducive to the availability of choice for customers.

Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the six-lane greenfield expressway section of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor on July 8. As per an official release, spanning over 500 km in Rajasthan, this section which runs from village Jakhdawali in Hanumangarh district to village Khetlawas in Jalore district, is built at a cost of around ₹11,125 crore. As per the statement, this expressway will have a substantial impact on reducing travel time and enhancing connectivity between major cities and industrial corridors.

UPS and stocks

Morgan Stanley managing director Kathy Entwistle and Strategic Wealth Partners CEO Mark Tepper share their economic outlook and weigh the Fed’s strategies for tackling inflation.

FOX Business' Jeff Flock speaks to David David Gallery owner Carl David, who says Florida is a 'business-friendly' move.

BofA Securities downgraded the stock by one notch to 'neutral' and saw limited upside in its near-term stock price. The US brokerage cited the stock's premium valuations and said expectations of high NIMs and opex could disappoint in the near-term. The stock trades at 2.2 times its forward price-to-book value — above its long-term average.Shares of M&M Financial were among the top five losers in the NSE 500 universe.

Three of the 10 top-grossing apps on Google’s Play Store are live streaming apps — Chamet, Tango and Boloji Pro. All of these apps offer content that often borders on the Not Safe for Work category and have women who are a lot of times available for video calls, experts said. The top-grossing apps are those with the highest number of in-app payments made through the Play Store.

It seems Costa isn’t the only deal going down in the agribusiness sector. Two fruit companies are set to become one as the pair tackle rising costs and seeks to grow operations, Street Talk can reveal.