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NIA) on Friday released a new video on its X handle, seeking people’s help in identifying the suspect in the Rameshwaram cafe blast case. The suspect was caught on a CCTV camera in a Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus. The NIA had taken over the investigation last week and had released a picture of the suspect, announcing a bounty of Rs 10 lakh to anyone who came forward with information about him. The informers would be anonymous, the agency had promised. In the new video, the suspect, wearing a cap and mask, and carrying a bag, can be seen boarding the bus and changing seats. Rameshwaram cafe is set to reopen on Saturday, nearly a week after a suspected IED blast blew up its outlet in the city's tech hub. “At 6.30 a.m., the cafe will open with the singing of the National Anthem. It is our mantra,” Raghavendra Rao, owner of Rameswaram Cafe, said.

The country's data protection watchdog, AEPD, has effectively banned Worldcoin for up to three months in a move that the organisation says is "circumventing EU law".Launched last year, Worldcoin distributes tokens to people "just for being a unique individual".

The world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap is rallying due to big investors' growing appetite. Bitcoin's price rose 10% in two days and was trading at more than $56,000 (€51,606), the highest since November 2021.

ALSO READ: Timeline of Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast as caught in camera: 'In 86 minutes...' Rameshwaram Cafe owner Raghavendra Rao said, “We have taken all precautions before reopening. The government and police have guided us on where to install more CCTVs. We will appoint one person just to keep a watch on the premises...authorities are also helping out with the metal detectors." While the cafe was reopened on Friday, it said that it will be thrown open to the public from 6 am on Saturday, March 9.

₹10 lakh for information about the bomber in connection with the IED blast case in Bengaluru. The agency also emphasized that the confidentiality of the informants' identities will be maintained.

Windows 11 update is likely to feature AI Explorer, marking a significant leap in user experience. This new AI assistance feature, dubbed an 'advanced Copilot,' is poised to revolutionize how users interact with their PCs, offering an integrated history and timeline functionality.

Manipur's Thoubal district by anti-social elements on Friday at 9 am. Officials informed that the JCO, a resident of Charangpat Mamang Leikai, was on leave when some people barged into his home at 9am and bundled him in a vehicle and fled. Though the cause of the abduction is not known, initial reports suggest that it was an extortion case as his family had received such threats in the past, the officials said.

Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of women around the world. As we recognize the progress made towards gender equality, it’s important to remember that when it comes to personal finance and investing, the rules are nothing short of universal. 

If you check your own credit score, also known as a soft inquiry, it usually doesn’t harm credit score. 

CIBIL is one of the major credit bureaus that maintains credit reports for individuals. Similar to credit reporting agencies in other countries, negative information can stay on your CIBIL report for a certain period of time. 

For this women’s day, we wanted to highlight the different aspects of a woman’s financial life. We talked to a few female mutual fund distributors (MFDs), and SEBI registered investment advisors to share their experience handling women investors.

«Women need to financially empower themselves through financial independence, literacy and planning. Wealth is not solely measured by what you earn but also by what you do with those earnings — prudently planning your savings and creating a portfolio of assets — financial and physical. To achieve true financial empowerment, I encourage women to invest in learning and understanding the nuances of personal finance and eventually take informed decisions that align with their goals and aspirations. Holistic financial independence is not merely about earning or delegating decisions to others; it's about being actively involved and knowledgeable about your investments in depth. By doing so, you not only gain a sense of accomplishment but also set the stage for a secure and empowered future.” Pursue Financial Literacy: Neha Sampat. Founder, Contentstack “Growing up in the U.S., I was for

Donald Trump surrounded by groups of Black people smiling and laughing seem nothing out of the ordinary, but a look closer is telling. Odd lighting and too-perfect details provide clues to the fact they were all generated using artificial intelligence. The photos, which have not been linked to the Trump campaign, emerged as Trump seeks to win over Black voters who polls show remain loyal to President Joe Biden. The fabricated images, highlighted in a recent BBC investigation, provide further evidence to support warnings that the use of AI-generated imagery will only increase as the November general election approaches. Experts said they highlight the danger that any group — Latinos, women, older male voters — could be targeted with lifelike images meant to mislead and confuse as well as demonstrate the need for regulation around the technology.

FDI) in the solar energy sector over the past three financial years and the current financial year until September 2023, according to Bhagwant Khuba, Minister of State for Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and Chemicals and Fertilisers. Khuba highlighted that both domestic and foreign investors were contributing to the installation of solar power plants in the country. This increase in FDI is a testament to the confidence investors have in India's solar energy sector. The Minister shared this information in a video message during the third edition of ETEnergyWorld's Solar Power Congress 2024, held on March 6, 2024. He further mentioned that setting up renewable energy projects, including solar energy projects, can benefit from up to 100% FDI through the automatic route. This move aims to encourage the growth and development of the renewable energy sector in India.

Dibrugarh (Assam): The superintendent of Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam was arrested on Friday over the seizure of electronic gadgets, including a smartphone, from the possession of inmates belonging to radical outfit 'Waris Punjab De', police said. The jail official was arrested early in the morning for «laxity» and is currently at Dibrugarh Sadar Police Station, an officer said. He said the arrest was made in connection with the seizure of electronic gadgets cells of the National Security Act (NSA) detenues in the jail last month. Among the gadgets seized from the possession of the inmates belonging to the pro-Khalistani outfit were a smartphone along with a SIM card, a keypad phone, a TV remote with keyboard, a spy-camera pen, pen-drives, a bluetooth headphone and speakers.

women's financial independence, many still rely on male counterparts for investment decisions. Women must recognise the significance of financial independence and take charge of their investment choices.

financial literacy is crucial for Indian women to make informed financial decisions. “Top investment assets include equities, mutual funds, and the traditional yellow metal, gold. Owning gold can lead to financial self-sufficiency for a woman.

Bank of India (RBI) directed lenders Thursday to establish a mechanism to monitor the end use of funds for business credit cards and prohibited them from sharing customers' data with outsourcing partners. This is in the context of the RBI clamping down on unregulated co-branded partners working with banks and, in many cases, accessing customer transaction data for their own business purposes.

Worldcoin controversy in South Korea is driving trades on the Bithumb crypto exchange, a media report has claimed.

By Katya Golubkova

In your profession, RIA custodians remain an invaluable partner. They assume the massive responsibility of maintaining the assets and holdings of your RIA firm. They can be federal or state-chartered banks, trust companies, broker-dealers, etc. But regardless of what type of entity they are, RIA custodians must be independent, and prevent RIAs from abusing or misusing client funds.