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Selected participants in the initiative will gain access to ChainGPT’s suite of AI-powered blockchain tools, including its APIs and SDKs, enabling streamlined development and scalability

₹18,000 to ₹20,000 per KW for 1 KW systems. On January 21, the government simplified rooftop solar implementation rules, followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of the PM Suryodaya Yojana on 22 January, enabling one crore households to set up solar panels on their rooftops. In 2014, the government launched the rooftop solar programme with a cumulative installed target of 40 GW by 2022.

India-EFTA trade deal: In a landmark deal with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), India has signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) to boost trade and investments for developed countries- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Under the agreement, the four-member EFTA has committed $100 billion in investments in India and the tariffs between both blocs are expected to reduce.

@xAI will open source Grok," potentially providing the public with free access to the underlying code for experimentation. This strategic move aligns xAI with other companies like Meta and France's Mistral, both of which have embraced open-source AI models.

Shadowfax, on Monday, announced the opening of its inaugural hub and distribution centre in Port Blair. The company calls it a significant milestone in its journey to reach 100% or almost 20,000 pincodes of India by March’2025. With the newly established hub in Port Blair, Shadowfax aims to foster inclusivity in its service network, ensuring every corner of the country receives seamless access to its array of offerings. E-commerce enterprises, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands, marketplaces, and most importantly the island's residents can anticipate a comprehensive suite of services, spanning from Reverse Logistics to Express Delivery. Leveraging strategic partnerships with leading airline companies, Shadowfax plans to deliver speed and efficiency, including assured Next-Day Delivery to the island. It will also provide reverse shipping services, doorstep quality checks, and hand-to-hand exchanges. The island customers can also expect location-based delivery via Shadowfax’s proprietary product SF Maps – an AI driven mapping system.

When David Finkelstein and his wife first got their new Hyundai EV, they drove it for months without a hitch. Then, the Ioniq 5 SUV started to repeatedly fail, rendering it inoperable. He couldn’t even open the door at times.

Funding the purchase of your dream house is a tough ask, particularly if you are a salaried employee. For one, property prices seem to be on the rise always. Two, savings from mutual fund investments and bank fixed deposits alone may not be sufficient as there will always be expenses that are often unaccounted for.

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Mukul Agrawal portfolio: Gensol Engineering shares are one of those stocks listed on Dalal Street that has been in the retracement zone for a long. After the strong sell-off in the Indian stock market today, Gensol Engineering share price today touched a 10 percent lower circuit when it made an intraday low of ₹911.45 apiece on NSE.

Ramadan moon sighting 2024: Muslim population in Saudi Arabia sighted the crescent moon on Sunday and began their Ramadan 2024 fasting on Monday, March 11. Usually, the Ramadan moon is sighted in parts of Asia and Australia a day after the crescent moon sighting in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Ramadan 2024 is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered as the holiest month for the people of the Muslim faith.

diplomatic protest with India over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh last week, reiterating its claim over the area by saying India's moves will «only complicate» the boundary question. Prime Minister Modi on Saturday dedicated to the nation the Sela Tunnel built at an altitude of 13,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh that will provide all-weather connectivity to strategically located Tawang and is expected to ensure better movement of troops along the frontier region. The Rs 825 crore tunnel, constructed on the road connecting Assam's Tezpur to West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, is being billed as the longest bi-lane road tunnel in the world at such an altitude. The Sela Tunnel will provide for better movement of troops and weaponry to various forward locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, according to military officials.

Early investors witnessed a significant ROI of 320%, and at this rate, could soon see much further returns. This is because analysts are projecting a 100x price upswing for PLX, especially following its major listing on BitMart, set to occur on March 7. We will go over how this platform can change trading however, and see just how far it can spike in value.

Pune E-Stock Broking was subscribed 39 times so far on Monday, the second day of the bidding process, driven by strong retail and NII interest, whose categories were subscribed 61 times and 31 times, respectively. The IPO is entirely a fresh equity issue of 46.06 lakh shares and through the issue, the company aims to raise Rs 38 crore.

₹91 to ₹96 apiece of face value of ₹10 each. Enfuse Solutions IPO will open for subscription on Friday, March 15, and close on Tuesday, March 19.

Valtrust. A low correlation between your investments in the various asset classes, ensures that when one asset class experiences volatility or decline, the others remain unaffected or may even perform well, thereby reducing the portfolio's overall risk.

₹475 on January 4, 2024, ITC experienced a significant decline of approximately 75 points, which represents a decline of approximately 16 per cent. However, in the subsequent 18 trading sessions, the stock showed stability by avoiding further declines and instead consolidated within a range of ₹400-416. In the previous trading session, a notable buying interest was observed at lower levels, accompanied by substantial trading volume.

UK-based crypto firm Copper Technologies reportedly transferred digital assets totaling more than $4.2m to a wallet associated with a Russian arms dealer. Subsequently, the individual faced US sanctions months later.

ARKMining, a leading cloud mining platform, recently released a complete analysis report demonstrating its potential to help individuals easily earn additional income. With the rise of cryptocurrencies, mining has become a popular way to generate extra income, and ARKMining is making mining more accessible and profitable for everyone.

Mudrex, discussed strategies for safeguarding investments and avoiding potential pitfalls. One common concern in the crypto space is the prevalence of pump-and-dump schemes, where the prices of newly listed tokens experience rapid fluctuations before ultimately crashing. Patel emphasizes the importance of due diligence, or «DYOR» (do your own research), a mantra frequently echoed in the community. However, he acknowledges that the challenge lies in knowing where to begin and what factors to consider when researching potential investments.

The U.S. government will release data on consumer prices on Tuesday

Major Russian companies will be forced to accept digital ruble payments as of October 2026, a new report has claimed.