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Game of Thrones alumni Kit Harington and Sophie Turner are set to share the screen once again in "The Dreadful," an upcoming Gothic horror film directed and written by Natasha Kermani. The film, set against the backdrop of the War of the Roses, promises a thrilling narrative with Turner and Harington leading the cast.

Today, Bitcoin price has touched the $47,800 mark. It’s a 110% increase in price in the last 365 days.

India should go beyond achieving the desired level of per capita income and be 'atmanirbhar' in all aspects, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra said on Saturday. Speaking at the 56th annual conference of the Odisha Economic Association at Sambalpur, he also stressed on sustainable growth while achieving high growth trajectory to become a developed nation by 2047. «High growth that is not sustainable will not be meaningful,» Mishra said. «India should go beyond achieving the desired level of per capita income and be 'atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) in all aspects. Women will be leading India's development story, the economy will be more inclusive and innovative, and corruption, casteism and communalism will have no place in our national life,» he said. Mishra said that the G20 Presidency led by India was recognised globally for its unprecedented scale and success, emphasising the adoption of new concepts for a sustainable and better future.

California voters who own cryptocurrencies are expected to have a significant impact on the 2024 elections.

iPhone 16 lineup, promising significant enhancements over its predecessors. Firstly, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to boast larger displays, potentially reaching unprecedented sizes of 6.27 and 6.86 inches, respectively, setting new benchmarks for screen real estate on iPhones. Furthermore, a notable design shift is anticipated with the introduction of a vertical camera layout in the base models of the iPhone 16 series.

₹40,000 crore investment. Through this MoU, the group made public its strategic entry into the state amid competitive offers from other states. This announcement is also a key component of the company’s plan to manufacture electric vehicles.

2024 Duster offers three engine choices catering to diverse preferences. Reportedly, the first variant boasts a 1.6-litre petrol engine coupled with two electric motors and an automatic gearbox, delivering a robust power output of 140 bhp and a torque of 148 Nm. Renault claims an impressive fuel efficiency figure of 24.5 kmpl, with a 1.2 kWh battery pack that supports brake regeneration and ensures the engine always starts on electric power.

BharatPe criticised the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for what he calls "punitive action" against Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL). In an interview with MirrorNow, Grover called the regulator's action an "overreach", adding that the message being sent is that "banks are (systemically) important, but fintechs are not". Disappointed by the lack of legislation, Grover said, "Seems to be a $20 billion glass ceiling and the moment you hit it it seems the only way to go is down.

Airbus is looking for partnerships in Indian defence and space sectors, Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, said on Friday. The European aerospace major is also looking for tie-ups with both private and government companies to develop a sourcing and manufacturing base in India, he said. «In a world that is changing so rapidly, it is important to have partners that you can trust and are reliable. The relationship of Airbus and India is one such partnership,» Schoellhorn said, adding «we can say that we make in India, skill in India and innovate in India.»

Global disruptions may pose many challenges to how the world operates but they also offer considerable opportunities, the Prime Minister of Guyana Brigadier Mark Anthony Phillips said, giving the example of India's Vaccine Maitri that helped vulnerable countries at a time of need and propelled domestic manufacturing as well. Guyana, which has produced legendary cricketers like Clive Llyod and fast bowling debutant Shamar Joseph who propelled the West Indies to a stunning Test victory over Australia last month, has close diplomatic relations and a unique tie to India. The Prime Minister shared that 40% of Guyana's population comprises people of Indian origin. In his address at the summit, Phillips made a case for innovative and collaborative approach to meet common challenges being faced by nations across the world. «In the simplest of terms, global disruptions essentially change how the world operates. In today's world, disruptive forces such as technology, globalisation, and economic and demographic change, are constantly occurring,» the PM said.

Vikram lander's soft landing near the lunar south pole last year, India became a league of its own. And, yet, it ranks 40th on the Global Innovation Index. Isro-like successes remain isolated. R&D expenditures in India have stagnated at about 0.6% of GDP. While there is a need to increase public sector spending on R&D, it is often argued that private sector should step up its investments. Paradoxically, while MNCs are increasingly leveraging India as their innovation hub, the broader innovation ecosystem's output leaves much to be desired, and local enterprises lament limited availability of well-trained R&D professionals. There is limited clarity on the modalities of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation that came into effect on Monday, and the ₹1 lakh crore corpus for research and innovation announced in the interim budget. While these are welcome experiments in innovation financing, publicly supported industry consortia remain largely underutilised.

Congress in August 2022 approved the landmark Chips and Science Act. The law provides $52.7 billion, including $39 billion in subsidies for semiconductor production and $11 billion research and development. It also creates a 25% investment tax credit for building chip plants, estimated to be worth $24 billion.

Meta surged more than 17 per cent on Friday as the Facebook parent’s first dividend declaration and robust results increased expectations of strong returns from its investments in “metaverse” technologies and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

MeitY), Government of India, S. Krishnan, inaugurated the SWASTHA project and the state-of-the-art ISO 5 and 6 Clean Room Facilities at the Indian Institute of Technology- Guwahati’s Centre for Nanotechnology. S.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday, February 9, that the late Indian agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, along with former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, would be posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna award.

By providing early payment options and improving financial stability for suppliers, DBS Bank’s SPS solution reduces the risk of disruptions, resulting in a more stable and resilient supply chain for clients. Furthermore, it promotes supplier inclusion, empowering the bank's clients to expand their supply chains and diversify their sourcing options.

In an era where decentralized finance (DeFi) is reshaping the financial landscape, Secured Finance emerges as a beacon of innovation with its latest multi-chain strategy. This move is not just a leap forward in on-chain fixed-income markets but a testament to the platform’s commitment to enhancing liquidity and accessibility on Ethereum’s mainnet and beyond.

Last evening, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) released its quarterly earnings, disappointing investors once again. Alongside Alibaba Group Holdings (NYSE:BABA), this stock has been a significant letdown.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its February review meeting unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent, thus maintaining the status quo for the sixth straight time.  RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced that the central bank will issue guidelines for a principle-based framework for authentication of digital payment transactions.

The world of cryptocurrencies is constantly evolving, and new projects often emerge with ambitious goals and innovative solutions. One such project that has been gaining attention in recent times is Retik Finance (RETIK), which is being hailed as a potential rival to the popular blockchain platform Solana. Analysts are predicting that RETIK, currently priced at just $0.11 in its ongoing presale stage 9, has the potential to soar to an impressive $19 by the year 2024 post-launch.

Responding to a consultation exercise that kicked off in February, HM Treasury and the Bank of England emphasise that no final decision has been made to pursue a digital pound. Instead, work will continue during the design phase exploring its feasibility and potential design choices. The feedback from respondents from a range of industries and organisations was largely supportive of the proposed design set out in the 2023 Consultation Paper, while other respondents raised concerns about the implications of a digital pound for access to cash, users’ privacy, and control of their money. To address these concerns, HM Treasury confirms that if a digital pound were to be implemented, primary legislation would be introduced, and this would guarantee users’ privacy and control.