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Xuirin Finance is a new DeFi project aiming to ensure decentralized financial services become accessible to all and sundry. The company recently introduced state-of-the-art DeFi debit cards with advanced features. The DeFi debit card by Xuirin allows users to use their cryptocurrency to make everyday purchases, access AI-powered peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, and safeguard their crypto assets.

Steward Partners, an employee-owned financial services firm, has made a sizable addition to its book of business by welcoming two new teams. On Thursday, the hybrid announced its acquisition of Monaco Capital and Saling Simms, adding $488 million in client assets.

UK government has said as Indian negotiators are in London this week to continue discussions with their British counterparts. During a debate in the House of Lords this week, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron was addressing questions from British peers on the current state of freedom of religion or belief in India. The recent restructuring of the BBC to create a new Indian-owned entity in order to comply with the country's foreign direct investment (FDI) rules was flagged by Liberal Democrat peer Lord Jeremy Purvis, who questioned the level of market access being offered to India in the field of media, data and telecoms as part of the FTA negotiations. «My understanding of where we are with the trade deal is that good market access has been offered on both sides, but not quite enough yet to secure a deal. It is important with such trade deals, as you only really get one proper shot at it, to make sure that it is a good enough deal that will be welcomed by industry leaders here in the UK as offering real market access,» said Lord Cameron.

Georgia’s parliament has voted in the first reading to approve a proposed law that would require media and non-commercial organizations to register as being under foreign influence if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad

The U.S. 7th Fleet says a Navy P-8A Poseidon has flown through the Taiwan Strait

Bharatiya Janata Party, built on development plank and Congress's promises of financial freedom to women, caste census, and the right price for farmers came to an end in constituencies where the first phase of polling will be held on Friday, April 19. As ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ echoed in most of the constituencies, Congress continued their attempt to bring more voters to their side based on the promises of Nyay schemes.

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024: From the chaos of bullets to the serenity of ballots, a remarkable transformation is unfolding in Maharashtra's Maoist heartland. Vikas Kumre, a resident of Gardewara village, dodging splinters from multiple IED explosions during the 2019 LS polls. Now, in 2024, he stands witness to a vibrant electoral process just 6km away from the Maoist stronghold of Abujmarh. Polling Stations in «liberated» corridor In a historic move, helicopters buzz overhead, dropping off poll officials and C-60 commandos to secure the area. These actions mark the inauguration of 11 polling stations in a Maoist «liberated» corridor after 77 years of silence. This corridor stretches across the Dandakaranya forests, spanning 100 km along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border.

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and and his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun held talks in nearly 18 months and discussed US-China defence relations and regional and global security issues, the Pentagon said. In the meeting held via videoconference on Tuesday, Austin stressed the importance of keeping military-to-military communication lines between the US and China open, it said. It is the first time since November 2022 that Austin has held talks with his Chinese counterpart when he spoke with the then defence minister of China Wei Fenghe in Cambodia. Dong was appointed China's Defence minister in December. China then named General Li Shangfu as its defence minister.

Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via video teleconference Tuesday, in the first substantive talks between the superpowers' defense chiefs in nearly 18 months. The United States has been working to strengthen defense cooperation with its allies in the Asia-Pacific region to counter China's growing influence but also wants to maintain lines of communication with Beijing to prevent tensions from spiraling out of control. «The two officials discussed US-PRC defense relations and regional and global security issues,» the Pentagon said in a statement, referring to the People's Republic of China.

As May approaches, so does the next federal holiday, Memorial Day, a solemn occasion observed on the last Monday of the month. This year, on Monday, May 27, communities across the United States will come together to honor and remember the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the country's Armed Forces.

Also Read | Harry feels ‘more spare than ever’ after Kate's cancer diagnosis, says royal expert Tessa Dunlop The couple's net worth is largely derived from their various business ventures, including lucrative deals with companies like Netflix and Spotify. They also reside in a £11 million mansion in Montecito, California, which they purchased after relocating to the United States, the report added.

Raymond James Financial expanded its head count in Florida with the addition of Thera Elliott, a Florida-based advisor who had been managing $105 million in client assets at Wells Fargo.

LPL Financial has expanded its network in the Northeast – and has once again cut into Ameriprise’s talent pool – by bringing onboard a seasoned financial advisor in North Carolina. The firm said Philip Nation, who now operates under LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and RIA custodial platforms, has aligned with Founders Financial Alliance. He reported managing approximately $170 million in assets at his former firm.

Security Council level, and to protect the innocent from harm in future conflicts, South African foreign minister Naledi Pandor has said. Speaking as the chief guest at an Eid gathering organised at Brixton here on Thursday, Pandor, the minister of International Relations and Cooperation, criticised the Israeli incursions into Gaza as «arrogant breaches of international law by Israel and the allies of Israel. She said that a new „low point“ has been reached with respect for human rights.

Also Read: From screen scares to financial savvy: Extracting 3 hidden money lessons from The First Omen The coach ‘Rahim Saab’ is given the freedom to go scout for the best players from around India (rather than favour Bengal clubs simply because they love football so much), and train them. Ajay Devgn as SA Rahim brings the right presence of a disciplinarian coach who puts football before his family (consists of a mother, a wife -played by the beautiful Priyamani, a son Hakim who later qualifies for the team and a daughter). Coach Rahim battles the bureaucrats off the field and puts the ‘star’ players in places and creates history by taking the team into what is today considered the Golden Age of Indian Football.

Narendra Modi paid tribute to the people killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 and shared a video defining the incident and showcasing the unparalleled courage and sacrifice of the victims. In a post on X PM said, «On behalf of my family members across the country, I pay my heartfelt tribute to all the brave martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.» President Droupadi Murmu also remembered the victims of massacre and said, «My heartfelt tribute to all the freedom fighters who sacrificed everything for the motherland in Jallianwala Bagh! The countrymen will always be indebted to all those great souls who sacrificed their lives for Swaraj. I am sure that the spirit of patriotism of those martyrs will always inspire the coming generations.»

Omar Abdullah is contesting Lok Sabha elections from Baramulla constituency of northern Kashmir and his colleague a prominent Shia leader Aga Ruhulla will contest from Srinagar constituency. Abdullah dared the BJP to field its candidates directly on three seats in the Valley and not support the proxies and was confident that if the BJP candidates won’t lose their security deposit, he will quit politics. The NC’s announcement has made the contest interesting as Sajad Lone of People’s Conference is fighting from Baramulla constituency, who enjoys support from Altaf Bukhari of Apni Party while People’s Democratic Party youth leader Waheed Para is fighting from Srinagar. “Our fight is not against any candidate or individual in north Kashmir. My fight is against those powers who are supporting this candidate from behind. Central government and the BJP is focussing on north Kashmir and I want to defeat these forces in north Kashmir.Now we know they are openly BJP candidates.They are openly dancing to the tunes of BJP ,” said Abdullah. The NC leader claimed that the BJP leader Tarun Chugh had recently come to meet Bukhari at his home in Srinagar and Lone was summoned there and given directions. “Let BJP field its candidates directly here and seek votes in the name of BJP and what they did here. See how many votes they will garner. Stop using A team, B team and C team here. If you have done much then please field BJP candidates and if they don't lose their security deposit i will quit politics,” he said.

«The exposure of young women and girls belonging to religious minority communities to such heinous human rights violations and the impunity of such crimes can no longer be tolerated or justified,» a statement from the Office of the High Commissioner, United Nations Human Rights, said quoting the experts.

Canada has recently decreased the number of Indian staff members in its diplomatic missions across India due to a shortage of Canadian personnel necessary for the effective management of in-country operations. This move comes in response to India's expulsion of 41 Canadian diplomats last year, which aimed to achieve parity in diplomatic presence. Consequently, Canada had ceased in-person operations at its consulates in Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Bengaluru. While the exact number of retrenched employees remains undisclosed, it is understood to be less than 100. Confirming the staff reductions, a media relations official at the high commission expressed regret over the necessity of this decision, citing the departure of Canadian staff last year. «We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to our local staff in India for their resilience, dedication, and service. Canada remains committed to providing essential services to Canadians in India, including consular support and facilitating trade and business development, to uphold the longstanding ties between our two nations,» stated the official, noting that Canada's visa application centers in India continue to operate normally.

Last week, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) announced a partnership with the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) under which branded Amul milk will be made available to thousands of Indians and Americans in the US. This is significant for many reasons. One, even though Amul products are already being exported to about 50 countries, this is the first time that Amul’s branded fresh milk range is being launched anywhere outside India.

Reporters Without Borders says one of its representatives was denied entry into Hong Kong, calling it a “new decline” in the city’s press freedoms