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The U.S. government is suspending mail orders for free COVID-19 tests — at least for now

Tie-Con Delhi-NCR, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said that the government will invite bids from the industry under the mission and provide viability gap funding for GPU-based computing infrastructure. «The entire GPU approved under the mission will be made available in the next 18-24 months,» Krishnan said.

Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said strict instructions have been issued to the West Bengal bureaucracy to ensure a level playing field for all political parties, and asserted that any form of violence will not be tolerated during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Kumar, addressing a press conference here, said the goal of the Election Commission is to ensure a free, fair and violence-free elections in the state. «There is no place for fear or intimidation in elections. Partisan approach of the bureaucracy will not be tolerated; we have made this clear,» he said. Kumar said sufficient number of central forces will be deployed in West Bengal, and it will be done in an «impartial manner».

Rameshwaram cafe blast: Bengaluru, the IT capital of India shook with a bomb blast on Friday at one of its most happening places, the Rameshwaram cafe. At least 10 people were injured in the bomb blast, which was reportedly conducted through an improvised explosive device (IED). The CCTV footage from the cafe has highlighted a suspect, who spent nine minutes in the cafe and can be seen placing a suspicious bag.

Ola Electric has emerged as the leading patent publisher in the country for the 2022-23 period. According to data from Intellectual Property India, Ola Electric has published 205 patents in the EV and EV-related technologies space, surpassing its competitors. TVS follows in second place with 156 published patents, while Suzuki, Honda, and BYD hold third, fourth, and fifth place respectively, with 78, 77, and 58 published patents. Ola Electric aims to raise Rs 5,500 crore through its IPO by issuing new shares. The company's draft papers filed with Sebi show that some existing shareholders will also be selling over 9.5 crore shares. Out of the funds raised, Ola Electric plans to allocate Rs 1,600 crore for research and development (R&D), highlighting the importance of innovation in its business model. With R&D centers in India, the UK, and the US, Ola Electric is dedicated to designing and developing new EV products and core components. Its R&D efforts focus on battery technology, software related to EVs, vehicle safety and security, controllers, motors and transmissions, as well as vehicle body components, artificial intelligence, and other related technologies.

By Nivedita Balu

The potential for homeownership to build wealth has not been lost on the millions of Americans who have done so and now enjoy a mortgage-free home with substantial value.

In its final results for 2023, the FTSE 100 firm said it has made a £426m pre-tax provision to refund clients over ongoing advice charges, after it faced a «significant increase in complaints». The move follows a major overhaul of its charging structure in October last year, following the introduction of new Consumer Duty rules by the Financial Conduct Authority.  St James's Place shares slump 30% after £426m client refunds provision «A combination of the provision we have established and an expected decrease in the level of profit growth in the next few years as we transition to o...

In its 2023 full year results published today (28 February), the advice giant revealed it had made a £426m provision to refund clients for ongoing advice charges. On the back of the announcement, shares this morning had slumped more than 30%. The provision follows what the wealth manager admitted was «a significant increase in complaints» particularly in the latter half of last year it said were «mostly linked to the delivery of ongoing servicing». The firm added its 2023 cash result of just under £68m was «significantly impacted» by its investigations into this. St James's Place s...

Jake Paul's boxing match against Ryan Bourland is scheduled on March 2. However, the YouTuber-boxer has revealed that he was injured. With this the fate of the upcoming bout hangs in balance, as per a report in dexerto. Jake Paul is gearing up for his next bout in the ring against Ryan Bourland, aiming to build upon his record following his recent victory over Andre August, which elevated his record to 8-1. Paul has tasted success against Andre August, Tyron Woodley, Nate Diaz, and Anderson Silva, as per the report in dexerto.

In the firm's final results for the year ended 31 December 2023, SJP said it has made a £426m pre-tax provision to refund clients over ongoing advice charges, after it faced a «significant increase in complaints». The firm experienced a spike in the number of client complaints in the latter part of 2023, and after launching an assessment into the issue, it found evidence that its ongoing client servicing was «less complete in the years», prior to its investment into customer relationship management systems in 2021. In response to the findings, SJP has made a £426m provision to refund ...

A 2022 Citi report predicted that the Metaverse economy could be worth up to $13 trillion by 2030. While the buzz has since subsided, the BIS says that if the metaverse does succeed there will be important implications for the digital economy that will see new demands on payment services, "for instance that they be fast, programmable and cross-border". Metaverse promotors such as Meta have talked up the role of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. However, the BIS paper argues for the importance of competition, interoperability, consumer protection and data privacy. With this in mind, CBDCs and interlinked domestic fast payment systems could prove better options.

₹65,000 crore, which will include a steel plant with a capacity of 13.2 MT, a captive power plant, captive jetties with cargo-handling capacity, a cement manufacturing unit, etc. Port facilities would considerably ease logistics. JSW is eyeing stakes in overseas coal mining operations.

Fool in Love Festival 2024 is about to be held on August 31, 2024, around Sofi Stadium at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, California. The festival's launch edition has been presented by Live Nation and Diana Ross, Lionel Richie will be headlining it. Fool in Love 2024 featuring musical performance acts which include Smokey Robinson, Nile Rodgers & Chic,Kool & The Gang, AI Green, and Zapp among others was declared through an official Instagram account post of the festival on February 13, 2024.

A Quiet Place 3 is in the works, but fans might have to wait beyond 2025 for the Abbott family's return. With the prequel A Quiet Place: Day One set for release this year, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming sequel.

B. Riley Securities analysts downgraded The Children’s Place (PLCE) stock to Sell from Neutral and reduced the target price to $4 from $19, citing an “unfavorable” risk-reward evaluation.

Robert De Niro, the American actor and producer was in utter shock and disbelief after the death of his grandson in the past year from an accidental drug overdose situation. The 80-year-old star of 'Killers of the Flower Moon' has informed about the sudden loss of Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, his grandson last year. As per the medical examiner in New York City, the cause of death Rodriguez was the «toxic effects of fentanyl, bromazepam, alprazolam, 7-amino clonazepam, ketamine, and cocaine». He was 19 years old at that time.

Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) shares plunged more than 47% premarket Friday after the company's preliminary results for the fourth quarter disappointed investors.

A 2022 Citi report predicted that the Metaverse economy could be worth up to $13 trillion by 2030. While the buzz has since subsided, the BIS says that if the metaverse does succeed there will be important implications for the digital economy that will see new demands on payment services, "for instance that they be fast, programmable and cross-border". Metaverse promotors such as Meta have talked up the role of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. However, the BIS paper argues for the importance of competition, interoperability, consumer protection and data privacy. With this in mind, CBDCs and interlinked domestic fast payment systems could prove better options.

Certain ECB officials have spent the month resisting market anticipations of interest rate reductions in the spring, emphasising the importance of waiting for first quarter wage data.

St James's Place CEO Mark FitzPatrick