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Social media firm Reddit’s stock rose 13.5% after a data-sharing deal with OpenAI, the creator of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s asset management arm has created a new European money market fund focused on public debt, a kind of investment that largely disappeared when interest rates were negative.

₹274.50 apiece on the BSE. The volumes in JSW Infrastructure shares reached 93 lakh on May 17 as compared to its one week average of 36 lakh shares. Technically, JSW Infrastructure shares saw a major breakout above ₹265 mark and the stock was trading around ₹273 apiece.

Empires of the Sea, maritime historian Radhika Seshan attempts the ambitious task of presenting the story of India’s engagement with the sea from the era of the Indus Valley civilisation to the 18th century. Despite consulting a shipload of books, Seshan’s reach far exceeds her grasp. The final product is a book that, while well researched, is poorly organised and is often unable to forge a meaningful connection with the reader.

Indian stock market. Prabhudas Lilladher, a leading brokerage, foresees sectors like FMCG, Auto, Healthcare, IT Services, Private Banks, and Capital Goods as a 'perfect hedge' against the election results, slated for 4th June 2024.

When it comes to savings and investments, one of the key hurdles faced by lay investors includes financial awareness and knowledge. A number of financial literacy campaigns are conducted by a number of government and private agencies. 

Arvind Kejriwal received interim bail and hailed it as a 'victory of truth,' but what awaited him and his party was a political whirlpool, an assault charge, and his image at stake amid the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. It all started when AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal went to the Civil Lines police station and alleged that a member of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's staff had misbehaved with her. Also Read: Swati Maliwal's FIR: Slapped and kicked by Bibhav Kumar at Kejriwal's residence during periods, screamed but no one helped The FIR

Aadhaar is a widely accepted, valid ID and address proof document that enables you to avail of various services. The use of Aadhaar as an identification card allows individuals to obtain their rights immediately in a quick and hassle-free way, eliminating the need to provide several documents to confirm one's identity. Aadhaar card fraud occurs when someone gains unauthorised access to or manipulates an exclusive identity system. Financial losses, identity theft, and the improper use of personal information for illicit purposes are among the outcomes. There is a chance that victims might have trouble obtaining services, making financial transactions, or even facing legal repercussions. Also read: What are the latest charges for updating Aadhaar details?

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JEE Advanced 2024 admit card: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has unveiled the admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2024 today, May 17th. This release marks a significant milestone for thousands of aspiring candidates who have been diligently preparing for this pivotal exam. The JEE Advanced exam, slated for May 26th, stands as a pivotal gateway for students vying for coveted spots in prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other esteemed engineering institutions across the nation. JEE Advanced 2024 Admit Card Candidates can now retrieve their admit cards as per an official notice posted on the website. A direct link for downloading the admit card has been dispatched to candidates' registered email addresses. Furthermore, a portal dedicated to downloading the admit card will soon be accessible on the official JEE Advanced website.

voting in the seven Lok Sabha seats, the Delhi electoral office has started distributing voter information slips to registered electors. The voter information slip not only contains the voter's details but also provides the address of the polling location, the polling booth number, and the serial number of the person on the electoral list. This information aims to assist people in voting smoothly without any inconvenience. The information slips are currently being distributed by booth-level officers (BLOs) in the area. This process is expected to be completed within the next few days. According to officials, the BLOs will show their photo identity cards and request the individual receiving the slip to provide an acknowledgment along with their contact details. «Voters are requested to keep the information slip safe and take it with them to the polling station to cast their vote. This will help polling staff quickly locate their names on the electoral rolls, thereby saving everyone's time,» an official told The Times of India.

Vaccines manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) on Friday said it is acquiring 20 per cent stake in IntegriMedical, to advance needle-free injection system technology. IntegriMedical has developed a US patented needle-free Injection System (N-FIS) that utilises high-velocity jet stream using mechanical power to effectively and consistently administer biologics and drugs, Serum Institute of India (SII) said in a statement. The company, however, did not disclose the financial details of the transaction. The innovative drug delivery solution aims to alleviate pain during administration, providing needle-phobic patients with a stress-free experience.

Binance has teamed up with Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau and the Taipei District Prosecutors Office to solve a significant case involving cryptocurrency-assisted money laundering.

₹87, which is 30% higher than the issue price of ₹67. Premier Roadlines IPO subscription period ran from Friday, May 10, until Tuesday, May 14. Premier Roadlines IPO price band was set between ₹63 and ₹67, with a face value of ₹10.

shares of Premier Roadlines listed on the NSE SME platform on Friday with a premium of 30%. The stock debuted at Rs 87 as against an issue price of Rs 67 apiece. Ahead of the listing, the company's shares traded with a premium of Rs 15 in the unlisted market.

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. said Thursday it’s ready to sign on to the grocery code of conduct, paving the way for an agreement that’s been years in the making.

₹9.61, reflecting a decrease of 29.03% Y-o-Y. This decline in EPS might be a concern for the investors and stakeholders of Surya Roshni.

An Alberta Wildfire official said Thursday the out-of-control fire burning near Fort McMurray, which forced thousands of people out of their homes, did not grow overnight and noted more rain is expected in the region.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. clinched a $43 billion mandate to invest pension fund assets of parcel-delivery company UPS, in one of the largest deals of its kind. 

The SEC is sharpening its focus on cybersecurity breaches at broker dealers and RIAs, among other financial institutions, with an update to a 24-year-old rule.

renewable energy secretary Bhupinder Singh Bhalla reiterated India's position as a global leader in renewable energy affordability, emphasizing the nation's low cost of renewable energy. Bhalla highlighted India's integrated grid infrastructure as a key enabler for the seamless integration of renewable energy sources into the national energy mix while speaking at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He assured the global industry of India's capability to meet any scale of production provided there is sufficient market demand and support, a government statement said.