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foreign exchange reserves have surged to a nine-month high following a fresh financial bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  The country's reserves nearly doubled to $8.73 billion as of July 14, with inflows coming from the IMF and friendly nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This is the highest reserve level since October when the central bank held $8.76 billion.

More than 1.3 million crypto-related phishing attacks were stopped in Russia in the first six months of this year, a new report has claimed.

stock euphoria is spilling over to the rest of the world. Beaten-down shares of tech companies — from software and IT services providers to hardware manufacturers to ecommerce plays — are making a comeback across the word, as the headline-grabbing Wall Street rally in the US prompts a relook elsewhere. The MSCI Japan IT index has surged 36% so far this year, while the MSCI Taiwan and Europe IT indices have rallied 30% and 25%, respectively.

online safety and set down objective parameters and rules spelling out what constitutes cyber fraud, providing a contemporary legal framework to tackle 21st century crime hitherto handled by amended provisions of 19th century British-era laws. The proposed legislation, which could either act as a supplement or be part of the larger Digital India Bill, will also likely detail the penal provisions in cases of cyber breaches while specifying who is a cybercriminal under provisions of the new law, multiple sources aware of the development told ET.

As of now, not all investors are eligible to claim for a refund through this website. According to Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, the first payment of up to Rs 10,000 would be made through this portal to one crore investors who have deposited Rs 10,000 or more. Only claims submitted online through this site will be considered for a refund. Do note that there will be no charge for filing a claim.

Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius, has been arrested, as he and his company faces lawsuits from U.S. financial regulators.

Nevada's Financial Institutions Division (FID) has taken control of crypto custodian Prime Trust, halted its operations, and is seeking a receiver for the firm, according to an announcement made by the regulator on Tuesday.

US Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns said Thursday that he remains optimistic Ukraine will be able to make advances its counteroffensive against Russia, based on the intelligence he has reviewed. Russia suffers from some significant “structural weaknesses" behind the considerable defenses it has built up, Burns said at the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado. Those weaknesses include poor morale, poor generalship and “disarray" among its political and military leadership.

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The Federal Reserve launched its FedNow instant-payments service Thursday, following several years of developing a system officials say will allow the faster flow of cash for businesses and individuals.

The anticipation surrounding the Bitcoin price in 2023 continues to grow as BTC20, a highly-anticipated presale event, experiences a surge, surpassing the remarkable milestone of $450,000. 

ConcernedApe" Barone, initially kept all the information related to upcoming update 1.6 under the wraps. However, a recent social media post has indicated that the upcoming 1.6 update for Stardew Valley might have more surprises in store than the creator initially revealed. In a VGKami interview in late 2021, he mentioned not having any further update plans for the beloved farming sim. However, much to the surprise of fans, he later hinted at a 1.6 update earlier this year. During the initial teaser, creator Barone mentioned that the update would primarily focus on providing improvements for modders and would only include a modest amount of new in-game content compared to the substantial changes in update 1.5.

India Resurgence Fund (IndiaRF), an India-focused distressed and special situations investment platform sponsored by the Piramal group and Bain Capital Credit, is in talks to acquire the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) business of the debt ridden Ind-Swift Laboratories (ISLL), said two people aware of the development. The investment size could be in the range of ₹1,000 crore, said sources. The company will use the money to restructure its existing debt.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila's just keep livin Foundation revealed the Greenlights Grant Initiative on Thursday. The initiative aims to assist school districts across the nation in accessing federal school safety funding from legislation like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which was signed into law by the federal government on June 25, 2022.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of southeast Michigan on Thursday.Lapeer and Livingston counties are currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 4 p.m. Oakland County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 4:15 p.m. Sanilac County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 4:30 p.m. Macomb, Wayne, and St. Clair counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 4:45 p.m. Washtenaw County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 5 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Frankfort, Benzonia, and Thompsonville until 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Additionally, there is a Special Marine Warning for specific areas of Lake Michigan until 10:00 AM EDT. The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded southeast Michigan to the ENHANCED (3 out of 5) risk category for severe storms. During the early afternoon, a few showers and storms are expected to develop and move through the area. Following these isolated cells, a strong cold front will move in, and along and ahead of this frontal boundary, potent storm activity is likely to form. The main risks associated with any storms reaching severe limits will be damaging wind gusts and hail. Although flooding is less likely due to the storms' quick motion, heavy downpours may cause ponding on area roads. There is a possibility that if a storm becomes a supercell, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Currently, we have a 2% elevated risk for a spin-up tornado according to the Storm Prediction Center.

The Albanese government has begun the slow process of remaking the ABC’s influential board – and chairman Ita Buttrose has advised it to consider young blood for at least one director’s seat, according to a person familiar with the matter.

NEW DELHI : The stock price of Jio Financial Services Ltd was discovered at ₹261.85 apiece at a special pre-opening session conducted on Thursday, exceeding analysts’ estimates of ₹125-250. The National Stock Exchange scheduled the special pre-open session between 9 and 10 am to determine the price for Jio Financial in the capital market segment. The move followed Reliance Industries Ltd’s (RIL) decision to spin off its financial services business, Reliance Strategic Investments Ltd, and change its name to Jio Financial Services.

Supreme Court Thursday referred to a Constitution Bench the Delhi government’s challenge to the Delhi services ordinance promulgated by the central government. The Delhi Services Ordinance promulgated by the Centre on May 19 gave overriding powers to the Lieutenant Governor in transfers and postings of civil servants in Delhi. An order to this effect was passed by a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud.

New Delhi: India and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on semiconductor development, which will include design, manufacturing, equipment research and talent development.  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the agreement as a substantial step to create a resilient complete value chain. "The MoU is on five fronts, viz. semiconductor design, manufacturing, equipment research, talent development, and bringing resilience to the semiconductor supply chain," said Vaishnaw.

NEW DELHI : Byju’s former statutory auditor Deloitte, in a regulatory filing in June, signalled concerns about alleged weaknesses in internal financial controls within Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd, the company that runs the tutoring service, official documents filed with the registrar of companies (RoC) showed. The digitally signed report from the auditor has only one attachment—the resignation letter shared with the board, and no further reference to any lapses in the company, showed the document accessed by Mint from the government’s website for statutory filings of companies.

Ganesha says looking after and respecting the elders of the house will increase your fortune. Political contacts will provide good opportunities for you. Today is especially auspicious for women.