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World Cup semi-final, Guyana was lashed by 12 straight hours of rain on Wednesday and the thunderstorms are expected to play spoilsport during the India-England clash on Thursday.Also Read | T20 World Cup 2024 designed to benefit India: Michael Vaughan accuses ICC of being 'unfair'Moreover, ICC has confirmed that unlike the first semi-final, there is no reserve day alloted for completition of play but an additional 250 minutes of time has been alloted to get a result. Meaning that the second finalist for T20 World Cup has to be decided today in any circumstance.

HeartSciences is going all-in on artificial intelligence. The company recently announced that it's shifting its focus from a single AI-enabled device to a comprehensive cloud-based platform, a pivot accompanied by a major licensing deal with Mount Sinai for a suite of cutting-edge AI algorithms.The strategic gambit comes as new CDC data reveals the devastating toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on the nation's cardiovascular health.

An independent watchdog within the IRS reports that while taxpayer services have vastly improved, the agency is still too slow to resolve identity theft cases

A global tax on the super-rich is proposed in a new report that Brazil commissioned for its current presidency of the leading 20 rich and developing nations

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are about as well known for their progressive politics as they are for quirky ice cream flavors like Chunky Monkey and Phish Food. Their experiment in melding business with social justice for years seemed like a model that many in the corporate world were warming up to. And then attitudes cooled.

Suzlon Energy shares have rallied 11% since June 4, 2024, after a 3% fall on the election outcome. On Monday, the counter hit a fresh 52-week peak and in the process gave a breakout from the last week high. The stock is a momentum pick, say analysts who see up to 28% upside over the current levels. On Tuesday, Suzlon Energy stock ended at Rs 53.62, down by Rs 1.09 or 2%.

Cricket World Cup across both white-ball formats will be up for grabs for South Africa and rising Asian side Afghanistan in the first semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday. Afghanistan's progression to the semi-finals of the World Cup has been a remarkable and wholesome story for a team who have been on the rise in this format for some time, with New Zealand and multi-time world conquerers Australia the highest-ranked teams facing the Afghan storm. Unbeaten South Africa stands in their way, with the nation hoping it is eighth-time lucky at a men's World Cup semi-final across formats, having lost all seven semifinals it has played so far, as per ICC.

intelligence (ASI) is said to be the next – and final – frontier of AI technology, going even beyond artificial general intelligence or AGI which AI major OpenAI aims to create. But what is ASI, which the likes of Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son and OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever have been talking about, and what would it mean for humanity? ET explains. What is ASI?

German police authorities after they allegedly blackmailed and tried to extort Formula One legend Michael Schumacher's family by claiming that they had some secret files on the F1 driver from his prime, which could expose him and tarnish his reputation, once the files are placed on the dark web, says The Sun's report. The suspects were caught and taken into custody on June 19 and the interrogation is currently in progress. Apparently, family employees who were close to wife Corinna Schumacher were approached by the father-son pair who claimed to expose the F1 driver and his 'secrets'.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she still has faith in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership, after the party lost what was once considered one of the safest Liberal seats in the country.

'The Claman Countdown' panelists Kate Moore and Joseph LaVorgna predict the Federal Reserve's interest rate moves and the yield curve's normalization.

rupee traded flatish on Tuesday with a gain of 3.5 paise at the end of the trading session. This is the third consecutive session where the local currency has gradually gained in expectation of index inclusion that will happen this week. The rupee closed at 83.432/$1 on Tuesday. As the month-end approaches, the demand from local oil companies makes the rupee trade lower, but such a case was not seen this month.

Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasised on the «common interest» in «stabilisation and progress» in India-China relations during a meeting with Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong, amid the lingering border row in eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar also separately met envoys of New Zealand, Kuwait and Sri Lanka. «Received Ambassador of China Xu Feihong this evening. Discussed our bilateral relationship and our common interest in its stabilization and progress. Wished him a successful tenure,» the external affairs minister said on 'X'. The external affairs minister has consistently been maintaining that India's ties with China cannot be normal unless there is peace in the border areas.

FixedFloat , a leading cryptocurrency exchange service, is pleased to announce its return to full operation following a series of security breaches that occurred in February and March of this year. The incidents, which resulted in the theft of $26.1 million, have prompted the company to take significant measures to enhance its security infrastructure and ensure the safety of its users’ assets.

Economic Times reported how this oversight also led to additional interest and penalties due to the supposed non-payment.Dr. Bhalla’s creditworthiness was severely affected by the incident, hampering his access to credit. He pursued legal recourse and successfully resolved the case.

JSW Steel, the steelmaking arm of the $24-billion JSW Group, on Tuesday announced plans to upgrade the manufacturing facility of its US-based subsidiary's Baytown, Texas, facility with an investment of $110 million. The company's US-based subsidiary, JSW Steel USA plans to produce high-quality monopile steel plates that are meant to be used in the planned expansion of offshore wind energy generation, which has a target of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) by 2030.

AFG vs Ban T20 World Cup: In a setback to Australia, Afghanistan qualified for the semi-finals of the T20 world cup by beating Bangladesh. In the crucial Super Eights T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan, Bangladesh lost by 8 runs while chasing a target of 116 before rain halted play. Bangladesh's run chase was hit by an early setback as Afghan pacers Naveen Ul Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed the top three Bangladesh batsmen at 31/3 in 3.3 overs. Earlier, Bangladesh's bowlers held Afghanistan to 115/5. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain spearheaded the Bangladeshi bowling attack with impressive figures of three for 26. The Afghan top order struggled to gain momentum, unable to effectively counter Bangladesh's varied bowling strategies after opting to bat first. Despite a promising opening partnership of 59 runs in 10.4 overs, Afghanistan's progress stalled. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 43 runs off 55 balls, reflecting the team's difficulty in accelerating the scoring rate.

Riot Platforms officially requisitioned a special June 24 meeting of shareholders of Bitfarms, a leading crypto mining company specializing in Bitcoin (BTC). The initiative is intended to replace the current Bitfarms Board of Directors, which Riot alleges has failed in its corporate governance duties and maximizing shareholder value.

The Bank of Canada will be scrutinizing May inflation figures this week as it gauges whether it can deliver back-to-back interest rate cuts.

“The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" underscores the importance of setting a clear goal, particularly in the realm of business. Naval Ravikant’s approach to achieving wealth and financial success is distinctive because he emphasizes personal growth as a crucial factor for professional achievement. Having a defined financial goal is crucial as it guides decisions on earning money, identifies necessary skills to acquire, and specifies domains or knowledge to pursue.

micro and small business units, marginal farmers and self-help group members still suffer from unavailability of institutional credit, while grassroot customers do not get comprehensive financial services, Reserve Bank of India said. «Deepening financial inclusion is not merely about increasing the number of bank accounts but about ensuring that every individual has access to a comprehensive range of financial services tailored to their needs. This includes savings, credit, insurance and investment products that can enhance their economic well-being,» the deputy governor said on June 19 at the Conference of Convenors of State Level Bankers’ Committees, held at College of Agricultural Banking in Pune. RBI shared a copy of his speech Monday.