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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits slipped last week

The recent conflict between CertiK and Kraken has brought to light critical issues, which center around a security bug exploit that resulted in the unauthorized withdrawal of approximately $3 million from Kraken’s treasury by a research team from CertiK.

Web3 security provider Blockaid has announced a partnership with DeFi project 1inch.

The NSE Nifty 50 settled 0.22% higher at 23,567, while the S&P BSE Sensex added 0.18% to 77,479.

₹4,250 crore, directly or indirectly," Indus Towers' chief financial officer Vikas Poddar told analysts at JP Morgan prior to the stake sale. The comments were shared by the brokerage to clients in a note.On Wednesday, UK-based Vodafone Group Plc sold 18% stake sale in India's largest telecom tower provider for ₹15,300 crore.

According to Winterflood Securities' May roundup, buybacks across the investment trust sector hit £3bn, a 129% increase on the equivalent period in 2023. SMT alone bought back £582m between January and May, «considerably more» than any other trust over the period, head of research Emma Bird commented. Investment trust mergers surpass annual record in five months In comparison, the second highest total was £159m from Smithson Investment with Nick Train's Finsbury Growth & Income redeeming £142m shares in third place. May was a standout month on this metric with buyback volumes up...

Nirmala Sitharaman to increase Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on high frequency traders. The demand was put before the FM in a pre-budget consultation meeting on Thursday. STT is applicable on every sale and purchase of equities listed on the exchanges. The rate of STT during the sale of options or futures is 0.017% and 0.01%, respectively.

Manipur was set on fire. Intense gunfire has erupted in Gularthol in Manipur between Manipur Police Commando and suspected militants. While the check point falls under Jiribam district, the nearby Paithol village is in Tamenglong district. The incident took place at 10:20 pm on Wednesday. Police reinforcements rushed to the site but were ambushed by the miscreants. A gun battle ensued that lasted around half an hour. A fire tender that responded to douse the flames was also hit

OpenAI in May, revealed on Wednesday via social media that he has established Safe Superintelligence Inc. alongside co-founders Daniel Gross and Daniel Levy.

Daibiru Corporation, a subsidiary of the Japanese business conglomerate Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has invested Rs 1,000 crore in an under-construction office complex in Gurgaon, being developed by DLF in a joint venture with the global investment and development firm Hines, according to three persons familiar with the deal. Hines, which holds a 33% stake in the joint venture, facilitated the exit of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) by bringing in Daibiru as an investor. Both companies have created Daibiru Hines Trust at GIFT City, Gujarat, and plan to invest in more commercial assets across the country.

Stock market today: Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 settled higher on Thursday, June 20 driven by private banks, after struggling through some volatility during the trade in the absence of fresh triggers. Metals, real estate, fertiliser stocks drove indices, despite a lack of strong global indications.

exchange-traded fund (ETF) specialising in electric vehicles (EVs) and the emerging automotive sector, named the ‘Mirae Asset Nifty EV and New Age Automotive ETF’. This open-ended scheme is crafted to harness the sector’s promising long-term growth potential.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday, reviewed the current status of the 'Family ID' process being issued to each family unit in the state and directed for its speedy execution. As per a press statement released, the chief minister reiterated that the Family IDs are being issued to provide government benefits to every family and employment opportunity to at least one member. Currently, about 15.07 crore people from approximately 3.60 crore families living in Uttar Pradesh are benefiting from the National Food Security Scheme. The ration card number of these families serves as their Family ID.

Tata Communications on Thursday announced that it had secured its first sustainability-linked loan of $250 million from ANZ, DBS Bank and Export Development Canada. The three lenders are set to jointly finance the five-year loan, with ANZ taking point as the lead sustainability coordinator. «The transaction is the first SLL for Tata Communications under the company’s new SLL framework. Through the framework, a first of its kind in the sector in India, Tata Communications intends to link its funding with key objectives such as carbon emission reduction targets (non-financial covenants) that are core and material for the company’s long-term sustainability performance,» the Indian communications company said in a release. Tata's $250 million loan is linked to its progress on its carbon emission reduction, with the interest rate margin of the loan set to be adjusted based on these targets and the company's performance.

Election Commission has received eight applications from aggrieved candidates, including those from the BJP and the Congress, for verification of tampering or modification in micro-controller chips embedded in the EVMs post declaration of Lok Sabha election results on June 4. Terming the suspicion of manipulation of the electronic voting machines «unfounded», the Supreme Court had on April 26 rejected the demand for reverting to the old paper ballot system. But at the same time, the top court had opened a window for the aggrieved unsuccessful candidates securing second and third places in the poll results and allowed them to seek verification of micro-controller chips embedded in five per cent EVMs per assembly constituency on a written request upon the payment of a fee to the poll panel. BJP's Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) candidate Sujay Vikhe-Patil has sought verification of the machines from 40 polling stations.

A year after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) was established, private sector entities began entering the mutual fund industry. Five years later, in 1993, Kothari Pioneer, now Franklin Templeton, launched the first systematic investment plan (SIP). Today, SIPs are about to become one of the most preferred investment avenues for Indian investors.

Shares of Prestige Estates Projects Ltd.(up 7.84 per cent), Macrotech Developers Ltd.(up 2.48 per cent), Brigade Enterprises Ltd.(up 1.72 per cent), DLF Ltd.(up 1.71 per cent) and Sobha Ltd.(up 1.42 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

New, chilling details have emerged from the Renuka Swamy murder case. An autopsy report has revealed that the 33-year-old pharmacist was tortured brutally with electric shocks before being killed. According to an India Today report, there were several bruises on Renuka Swamy’s body. One of his ears was missing and his testicles were ruptured. He died due to «shock haemorrhage as a result of multiple blunt injuries,» stated the autopsy report. He was also beaten reportedly with wooden clubs.

residential real estate in India stands out as one of the most resilient and reliable choices for investors. Despite economic fluctuations and market uncertainties, the sector has demonstrated robust performance, offering stable returns and long-term value appreciation.Following a spectacular performance in 2023, the housing market continues to thrive, driven by a shifting consumer preference towards homeownership over rental arrangements.

Modi 3.0 administration, with a pronounced emphasis on boosting economic growth across various sectors. The government's proactive policies and initiatives are creating a ripple effect, positively impacting industries from infrastructure to technology. Among the most notable sectors experiencing robust growth is defence, spurred by announcements aimed at fortifying India's military capabilities.

CERT-In Vulnerability Note CIVN-2024-0193, affecting Google Chrome versions earlier than 126.0.6478.114/115 on Windows and Mac, and versions earlier than 126.0.6478.114 on Linux. The flaws in question pose significant dangers if not addressed promptly.The vulnerabilities arise from several issues within the browser's code:The risks associated with these vulnerabilities are substantial.