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StarkWare amended its Starknet (STRK) token due to concerns that investors would dump on retail STRK users. These amendments would ensure a more flexible token unlock schedule for its early investors. StarkWare’s revised schedule shows the project’s dedication to community support as its value continues to climb.

(Reuters) — U.S. stock index futures dipped on Tuesday as investors awaited a slew of economic data and several key events this week, including appearances from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) are trading around 1.5% lower in pre-market on Tuesday, following a Reuters report the company had to halt production at its Berlin factory, after suspected arson set an electricity pylon on fire in a field close to the cite.

China is increasing its defense budget by 7.2% this year, similar to last year's rise

As a first step, trading on the Deutsche Börse Digital Exchange (DBDX) will take place on a Request for Quote basis, followed by multilateral trading. Deutsche Börse operates the trading venue using existing connectivity to market participants.

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Bandhan Mutual Fund has filed a draft document with Sebi for Bandhan S&P BSE Healthcare Index Fund. It will be an open‐ended scheme tracking S&P BSE Healthcare Index. The objective is to replicate the S&P BSE Healthcare Index by investing in securities of the S&P BSE Healthcare Index in the same proportion/weightage to provide returns before expenses that track the total return of S&P BSE Healthcare Index, subject to tracking errors. The performance of the scheme will be benchmarked against S&P BSE Healthcare Index TRI. It will be managed by Nemish Sheth.

Karnataka aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2032 by growing at a sustained rate of 18%, Industries minister MB Patil said on Monday. The state, he said, would soon bring out a new clean mobility policy that would make the state a premier destination for EV manufacturing. Patil, who was speaking at the inauguration of the 54th World Trade Centre Association (WTCA) Global Business forum, said that the state’s Industrial Policy for the period 2020-25 provided multiple financial incentives to create favourable economics for investors. “Karnataka is also partnering with technology companies to leverage industry 4.0 technologies and the state will drive automation and develop AI-powered subscription products or services,” he added. This was the first edition of the summit in Karnataka and the second held in India. The event, jointly organised by the New York World Trade Centers Association and Bengaluru World Trade Centers Association, was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

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Votes Against Slavery was set up in 2019 to coordinate the response of the investment community on the issue and to provide the necessary accountability for compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act.  The 2024 engagement, led by the Rathbones stewardship team alongside the PRI Collaboration Platform, targets 158 FTSE AIM smaller companies and FTSE 350 companies failing to publish annually-updated modern slavery statements to their UK websites. Rathbones said the focus on smaller companies was due to the fact they may have «fewer resources to devote to due diligence», making it harder ...

BigBasket on Tuesday said that it has partnered with chef and entrepreneur Sanjeev Kapoor to launch a frozen foods brand Precia. «Our partnership with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor marks a decisive leap forward in meeting evolving consumer needs and tapping into new market opportunities,» Hari Menon, cofounder of BigBasket said.

IRCTC) has announced a collaboration with online food delivery platform Swiggy to supply and deliver pre-ordered meals to passengers. The delivery of the pre-ordered meals will be done through IRCTC’s e-catering portal.

Why do you need health insurance?Health insurance plans serve as a vital safety net, providing financial protection against the potentially exorbitant costs of medical care. It offers access to a range of healthcare services, including preventive care, diagnostic tests, treatments, and cashless hospitalization, without imposing financial strain on individuals and families. It safeguards your finances and mitigates the risk of catastrophic medical expenses that could otherwise jeopardize financial stability depleting one’s savings during a medical emergency.Things to consider while investing in a health insurance plan1. Individual Health Needs: One of the primary considerations in deciding when to purchase health insurance is your health needs.

ChatGPT, which allows the chatbot to read out its answers in five different voices. The new feature has already been rolled out and can be used via the web version of ChatGPT, as well as the iOS and Android versions of the application. The read-aloud feature is particularly useful for users who are on the go and want to hear the answer to their questions.

Both the M2 and M3 models have similar features, such as a sleek and lightweight design, a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone technology, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and a convenient MagSafe 3 charging port. They also share two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and a Force Touch trackpad. The main difference lies in the processing power and graphics capabilities. The newer MacBook Air M3 is equipped with an M3 chipset, which offers improved CPU, GPU, and NPU performance compared to the M2 chip.

Hong Kong has introduced the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme which opened for applicants on March 1. To qualify, an applicant needs to invest at least HK$30 million in permissible assets. Successful applicants can bring dependents (including spouse and unmarried children under 18) to Hong Kong and typically receive permission to stay for two years. After this initial period, they can apply for a three-year extension and subsequently request further extensions. After residing continuously in Hong Kong for at least seven years, they can apply for permanent residency as per Hong Kong law. Following the announcement of the revised «Capital Investment Entrant Scheme» by Financial Secretary Paul Chan in the government's «Budget» in February 2023, Hong Kong Immigration Limited has fielded over 1,600 inquiries regarding the scheme by December's end. This indicates significant public interest in the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES).

travel company Yatra Online has brought on board Gaurav Luthra as chief business officer — new business development, said a statement issued today. He will be responsible for building and further enhancing Yatra’s mid-market and SME corporate travel proposition and developing new products such as visa facilitation and car rentals for business travellers, thereby delivering financial growth for the company. He has previously worked as managing director of FCM Travel.

Ujjaini Mahankali temple in Secunderabad, Telangana. Later, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth more than Rs 6,800 crores. These projects encompass multiple key sectors like road, rail, petroleum and natural gas. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the PM will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for three National Highway projects.

The main credit card types in ICICI Bank are Platinum, Coral, Rubyx and Sapphiro Credit Cards. But there are several Credit Cards available on the ICICI Bank website, such as the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card etc. According to the ICICI Bank website, “The cards will have the same pricing; irrespective of the network variant opted for, unless stated otherwise. Cards with no Joining Fee / Annual Fee will have no joining / annual benefits. This applies to all cards, except Accelero ICICI Bank Credit Card. Cards sourced with no Joining / Annual fee, will not have these charges levied in the statement cycles. However, the Bank reserves the right to revise the policy and charge Annual fee on the card in future with due intimation to customer as per regulatory guidelines.”

Three cables under the Red Sea that provide global internet and telecommunications have been cut as the waterway remains a target of Yemen’s Houthi rebels