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A group of lawmakers in Paraguay have called for a temporary banning of Bitcoin mining, which they say has been interrupting the nation’s power supply.

AlphaTrAI has announced a new president to help drive growth in its AI consulting and solutions business for the wealth and asset management industry.

Greaves Electric Mobility, the electric mobility segment of Greaves Cotton, Friday said it has appointed K Vijaya Kumar as its executive director and CEO. In his new role, Kumar will lead the company's initiatives in product development, dealer distribution and market expansion, among other areas. «We extend a warm welcome to K Vijaya Kumar, the newly appointed executive director and CEO of Greaves Electric Mobility,» Nagesh Basavanhalli, non-executive vice chairman of Greaves Cotton, said in a statement. «His established track record and experience in growing businesses will facilitate our progress in the electric mobility space.»

Maldives, the government said on Friday, even as ties between Male and New Delhi remained tense amid rising Chinese influence. India, a leading exporter of rice, sugar and onions, has imposed various curbs on exports of these food commodities to keep a lid on local prices ahead of general election. Shipments of these commodities in the 2024/25 finiancial year which started on April 1 to Maldives «will be exempted from any existing or future restriction/prohibition on export,» the government said in a notification.

While Kangana Ranaut's factually incorrect remarks have ignited a flurry of memes on social media, they have also shed light on a lesser-known historical event: when Bose declared India's independence and proclaimed himself head of state. The freedom fighter, popularly known as Netaji, established a government of Azad Hind (Free India) in Singapore on October 21, 1943. Subhas Chandra Bose declared himself as the Prime Minister, the Head of State, and the Minister of War, announcing World War II.

Kumaraswamy has said he is sincerely working for NDA's better prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and the continuation of alliance with BJP, after the parliamentary elections, will depend on how his party and its leaders are treated. The former Chief Minister further said that given an opportunity and if Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confidence in him, he wants to be the agriculture minister, in the event of NDA coming back to power at the Centre. In an exclusive interview to PTI Videos, after filing his nomination from Mandya on Thursday, the state JD(S) President said: «We being part of the NDA depends on how our party leaders are treated in the future. We are sincerely working and we want a long-standing relationship with BJP. But ultimately we will take a decision depending on how we are treated and how much respect we get from the BJP.» JD(S) headed by former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda joined the BJP-led NDA in September last year.

Jonathan Levin, an economist and Stanford alumnus who led the Stanford Graduate School of Business as dean for the last eight years, was appointed the next president of Stanford University, the Board of Trustees announced on Friday. Levin will assume office effective August 1, 2024. Jerry Yang, BS, MS ’90, chair of the Board of Trustees, thanked the 20-member Presidential Search Committee (PSC) for their work, and said Levin was the unanimous choice of the search committee and of the trustees. The PSC conducted a comprehensive search for Stanford’s next president. Levin will become president effective Aug. 1, 2024.

Congress manifesto, raising questions about the seriousness and authenticity of the document. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi highlighted the incongruity, stating, «Recently the social media chairperson said she was not aware who was handling her social media account. At least the party should know who was making their manifesto at least.» Trivedi emphasized that one of the images used in the Environment section of the manifesto was traced back to Thailand, which he claimed to be a favorite destination of Rahul Gandhi, a prominent figure within the Congress party.

Mandya in Karnataka Sumalatha Ambareesh on Friday joined the BJP, in a boost to the NDA ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Terming it an «important and good day» in her political life, the 60-year-old said she is deeply inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, his dream for the country by 2047 and his dedication towards it. «Listening to his (PM) speeches in the parliament, I have been inspired and I have understood things. Considering all these things, I felt joining BJP would be a right choice for me,» she said, as she also thanked several state leaders including former Chief Ministers B S Yediyurappa, Basavaraj Bommai and D V Sadanada Gowda for their cooperation. Veteran BJP leader Yediyurappa, state President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly R Ashoka, national General Secretary in-charge of elections in Karnataka Radha Mohan Das Agarwal and Sadananda Gowda were among those who welcomed her into the party fold at its state headquarters here.

NEW DELHI : Punit Misra, president of content and international markets at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), has quit the company. During his tenure, Misra was instrumental in managing content for Zee's linear television networks and its digital platform, ZEE5, catering to both domestic and international audiences. He also spearheaded the company's global business initiatives.

When President John F. Kennedy met his French counterpart during the Berlin crisis of 1961, he found himself having to offer reassurances. With Moscow demanding that NATO withdraw its forces from the divided city, President Charles de Gaulle cast doubt on America’s determination to protect Europe.

geopolitical tensions put a dent in risk sentiment, while traders were also cautious ahead of U.S. jobs data due later in the day. The threat of supply disruptions owing to a prolonged conflict in the Middle East kept Brent futures above $90 a barrel — a level not seen since last October. [O/R]

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on April 5. The manifesto will be released by the party president Mallikarjun Kharge and former president Rahul Gandhi at AICC Headquarters in New Delhi.

'We lost almost everything': Indians recall horror during Taiwan earthquake Furthermore, 660 people have been stranded due to road damage and 1,067 have been injured severely. Notably, strict building regulations and widespread public disaster awareness appear to have staved off a major catastrophe on the island. Will Taiwan's earthquake create another chip shortage? Here's all to know Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the X platform wrote that India stands in solidarity with the people of Taiwan.

Federal Reserve officials took a cautious approach in comments on the outlook for interest rate cuts, and investors braced for Friday's U.S. monthly jobs report. Investors also digested comments from U.S. President Joe Biden, who called for an immediate ceasefire in a call with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza war. Oil prices climbed amid the geopolitical tensions.

dollar held steady against peer currencies on Friday after rebounding from a two-week low, as traders braced for a key jobs report due later in the day and grew cautious over tensions in the Middle East. The yen, while still close to the 152 range, hit a two-week high against the greenback as safe-haven bids and fresh warnings from Japanese authorities buoyed the currency.

Joe Biden threatened on Thursday to condition support for Israel's offensive in Gaza on it taking concrete steps to protect aid workers and civilians, seeking for the first time to leverage U.S. aid to influence Israeli military behavior. Biden's warning, relayed in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, followed a deadly Israeli attack on World Central Kitchen aid workers that spurred new calls from Biden's fellow Democrats to place conditions on U.S. aid to Israel. Israel said the attack was a mistake.

Catch RBI Monetary Policy 2024 LIVE Updates here On Thursday, the Indian stock market indices ended higher, snapping a two-day losing run, ahead of the RBI monetary policy decision. The Sensex gained 350.81 points, or 0.47%, to close at 74,227.63, while the Nifty 50 settled 80.00 points, or 0.36%, higher at 22,514.65. “Nifty has been consolidating in a narrow range at higher levels for the last few sessions, while broader markets have bounced back strongly, especially after a sharp recent correction.

US Presidential elections: Joe Biden, Donald Trump win Connecticut, NY primaries Former Representative Denver Riggleman said on X that the filing of the bill was no April Fools' joke. "No sane VA rep would support it.

which lost power shortly after leaving Baltimore, bound for Sri Lanka. The ship issued a mayday alert with just enough time for police to stop traffic, but not enough to save a roadwork crew filling potholes on the bridge. Authorities believe six workers plunged to their deaths in the Patapsco River; two bodies have been recovered so far.

Donald Trump managed to post a US$175 million bond on Monday while he appeals a New York judge’s ruling that he lied about his wealth to secure favourable loan terms.