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Staking allows token holders to participate as validators in a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism by locking their tokens into a staking contract and running the associated validator software.

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath emphasized the necessity of international collaboration in developing planetary protection systems against asteroids, asserting that no single country can undertake this task alone.

The latest jobs data shows Canada’s unemployment rate continuing to rise, giving the Bank of Canada further ammunition to keep cutting interest rates, economists said.

Investments in artificial intelligence (AI) startups surged to $24 billion from April to June, more than doubling from the previous quarter, according to data from Crunchbase, highlighting the growing appetite for the new technology. Overall startup funding grew 16% sequentially to touch $79 billion in the last quarter, primarily driven by investments in AI, which became the largest sector for the first time, followed by healthcare and biotech.

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BlackRock Inc.’s recent spate of deals — including this week’s acquisition of Preqin for $3.2 billion — is prompting concerns at Moody’s Corp. about the money manager’s debt burden.

Tata Play has ramped up its overseas play for white label solution it offers to global OTT aggregators following the latest collaboration with Akash Digital TV in Bangladesh. Under the collaboartion, Akash Digital TV will get to use Tata Play Binge's Cloud technology that seeks to simplify accessing content by bringing together shows and movies from various OTT channels onto one screen, through a single app and subscription. This unified interface helps OTT aggregators worldwide to focus on forming content partnerships and gaining subscribers. Harit Nagpal, managing director and CEO of Tata Play, said the collaboration with Akash Digital TV is a pivotal moment in their journey where international content delivery companies would benefit from Tata Play's tried technology to create localised offerings for consumers at a low cost and within a short time frame.

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Accenture announced its third acquisition in the semiconductor silicon design and engineering services space with US-headquartered Cientra. Accenture will absorb Cientra's approximately 530 engineers and practitioners entirely to Accenture’s Advanced Technology Centers in India, Accenture said in a statement.

TurboTax-parent company Intuit said on Wednesday it will let go of about 1,800 employees, or 10 per cent of its workforce, as it looks to focus on its AI-powered tax preparation software and other financial products.

Rahul Gandhi on Monday visited relief camps in Manipur's Jiribam and Churachandpur districts and interacted with the inmates. People displaced by the ethnic violence in the northeastern state, which claimed over 200 lives since May last year, are staying in those relief camps. Gandhi, who is accompanied by senior Congress leaders, is visiting Manipur for the first time after the Congress won both Lok Sabha seats in the state. «His third visit to Manipur post-violence shows his unwavering commitment to the people's cause,» the Congress said in a post on X.

₹5 lakh in the preceding year, and another 36% (or 24.1 million) fell under the ₹5-10 lakh range. That makes individuals with gross income of less than ₹10 lakh per year the most dominant tax base for the government.

Times of India.This is being considered despite the attractive returns for those who remain invested for 25-30 years, especially for those recruited after 2004, said the report.The NDA government’s move is likely to address the concerns of central government employees about the pension.A panel led by Finance Secretary TV Somanathan has gauged the impact of providing an assured return. The committee, which was formed following an announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has also reviewed global practices and the adjustments implemented by the Andhra Pradesh government, according to the report.“There is growing acknowledgement within the govt of offering a 50 per cent guarantee" and in case of any shortfall, the government will fill the gap, the report added.The Somanathan panel’s recommendations came amid concerns over the pension system for central government employees.The government pension system operates without funding as the Centre does not have a retirement fund.In the Budget 2024, it is anticipated that the NDA government will create a retirement fund.The National Pension System is a voluntary, long-term retirement savings scheme.

hiring prospects in the space by around 15% when recruitment in general continues to remain soft in India’s $250 billion IT services industry. According to data from staffing firms, technology services providers are poised to ramp up ER&D recruitments to sustain and enhance their global competitive edge.

SME IPO of Prizor Viztech opened for subscription earlier today and will close on July 16. The company aims to raise about Rs 25 crore through the SME IPO and list the shares on NSE SME platform. Here are 10 key things investors need to know about the public offer before subscribing to the issue. 1) Prizor Viztech IPO size

income below Rs 50 lakh then you might be eligible to file, the simpler ITR-1 form abbreviated as Sahaj. This form does not require much information to be filled in as compared to other income tax return (ITR) forms like 2, 3, etc. You can file it conveniently if you have a basic understanding of the various types of income sources. However, not all salaried individuals can file their tax returns using the ITR-1 form. If you had conducted certain transactions in FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25), then you might be ineligible to use ITR-1.

Experts are optimistic about the sector’s long-term prospects, given the substantial investment and demand anticipated in the coming years. “The focus on modernising and upgrading defence systems, along with geopolitical tensions with neighbouring countries like China and Pakistan, means that the defence expenditure will continue to grow,” says Abhinav Kapadia, Research Analyst, Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates. “The growth is not just momentary. The sector has significant potential for future growth. The large order books of companies and the government favouring import substitution provide a strong foundation for sustained growth,” says Nirav Karkera,Head of Research, Fisdom. According to the Nomura report, the sector is expected to present an ordering opportunity worth $138 billion over the fiscal years 2024 and 2032. The report also classifies Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Bharat Electronics as strong buys with an upside potential of 28% and 32%, respectively.

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New Delhi, July 3, 2024: SabPaisa (SRS Live Technologies Private Limited), a leading payment solutions provider, announced that it has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to function as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under the Payments and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. This approval solidifies SabPaisa's position as a leading player in the Indian fintech industry, enabling it to offer comprehensive payment aggregation services to merchants across the country.