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Finance Commission is open to listening to the views of all states and consider all possibilities, including their grievance on facing a cut in central allocations despite better performance on the economy front, the Commission's Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Tuesday. Panagariya, who is on a visit to Telangana along with the other members of the Commission as part of the panel's state visits, said it was expected that better-performing states would generally say that (they faced a reduction in central allocations). «That (states which made progress saying their allocations declined) is to be expected. At least so far, what we have seen, in two of the states, Karnataka and Telangana, we have heard that,» the economist told reporters here.

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, few events capture attention quite like the launch of a promising new altcoin. This time, the spotlight is on Rexas Finance (RXS), a new entrant into the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization space. As the presale for Rexas Finance kicks off, it’s clear that FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is gripping investors, with Solana (SOL) whales among those taking serious notice.

Can a voice dictate destiny? You might almost think so when considering the achievement of James Earl Jones, the actor who died Monday at age 93 after a long and distinguished career in film, television and, most rewardingly and extensively, theater. He became the rare actor to have a Broadway house named for him when, in September 2022, the Cort Theatre was rechristened the James Earl Jones Theatre. Many people may best know Mr.

Lollapalooza India 2025 will return with a two-day musical event on March 8 and 9, 2025. The organisers unveiled the star-studded line-up on Tuesday, featuring global headliners and rising talent. The multi-genre festival promises a diverse array of performances across four stages, spanning 20 hours.

Myntra, Fractal, Nazara, Policybazaar and Rapido. Playbook’s fund will invest in growth-stage, tech-enabled businesses in large addressable markets that have meaningful scale, healthy operating margins, and high growth. With an average ticket size of $10-20 million, the fund will roughly constitute about 15-20 investments across various sectors including health-tech, SaaS, fintech, ecommerce and supply chain.

Apni Party led by Altaf Bukhari on Monday announced its support for former Congress leader Taj Mohiuddin, who is fighting the assembly elections from Uri constituency of north Kashmir as an independent.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. A massive television audience is expected to tune in Tuesday to watch Democrat Harris, the current US vice president, go toe to toe with Republican former president Trump over what both are calling the most important election of modern times. AFP has spoken to several American voters on the campaign trail, and — no surprise here — people by and large believe the flagbearer of their party will prevail in the face-to-face showdown.

Asian Games to be staged in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, will not have a Games Village and the athletes will be accommodated in hotels and cruise ships instead. In his address during the 44th General Assembly of Olympic Council of Asiada here on Sunday, former Japan Olympic Committee president Tsunekazu Takeda, informed that continental showpiece to be co-hosted by the Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya will have no Olympic village. «We will not have the Games Village as the Games will be held in two prefectures. Instead we are trying our best to accommodate athletes and dignitaries in hotels and cruise ships,» Takeda said while briefing about the Games preparations. «We have arranged for cruise ships for 4,000 athletes and officials besides hotel rooms,» added Takeda, the vice president of 2026 Asian Games.

Stranger Things are eagerly awaiting news about the show's future as production on its fifth season continues in Atlanta. As of now, Stranger Things has not been renewed for a sixth season. The show, which has captured the imaginations of viewers with its blend of supernatural intrigue and 1980s nostalgia, has been confirmed to conclude with its upcoming fifth season. Given the aging cast and the narrative focus on teenage characters, it seems unlikely that the series will extend beyond its planned finale, as mentioned in a report by TV Insider.

specialised classrooms for gifted students in 15 of its schools following the mid-term exams later this month, as per a TOI report. Known as 'Abhishikt', these classrooms will serve students in classes VI and IX, focusing on nurturing those identified as exceptionally intelligent through a thorough screening process. The Abhishikt programme, according to officials at the Inclusive Education Branch under the Directorate of Education, involves a multi-stage selection process.

Washington: Donald Trump's return to the debate stage has media organizations grappling once more with how to cover his frequent distortions of the truth. Several fact-checking operations say they have been preparing for weeks ahead of the Republican's face-off Tuesday against Vice President Kamala Harris, their only debate currently scheduled before the November 5 election. Democrat Harris will also face scrutiny over how she presents her and President Joe Biden's White House record, as well as her own policy agenda.

As in previous seasons, participants will be completely disconnected from the outside world—no phones, no social media, and no visual contact with their prospective partners until they form a deep emotional connection. The experiment will culminate in a dramatic decision at the altar: will they say «I do» or «I don't»?

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the government will recommend a CBI probe into the illegal online trading scam unearthed in the state, if required at a later stage. A top police officer said so far 59 arrests have been made, 22 look-out circulars issued, and 14 Special Investigation Teams (SITs) formed in connection with the scam. Reports indicate that several online trading firms operated in the state without adhering to SEBI or RBI guidelines, leading to significant investor losses. A number of traders involved in these firms have been apprehended, while others remain at large. «Assam Police has set up Special Investigation Teams (SIT) to monitor the cases of illegal online trading. The Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax have been taken into confidence. At the district level, the district police is handling it and the CID is tackling it at the headquarters level,» Sarma told reporters here.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are veering sharply in how they gear up for Tuesday's presidential debate, setting up a showdown that reflects not just two separate visions for the country but two politicians who approach big moments very differently. The vice president is cloistered in a historic hotel in downtown Pittsburgh where she can focus on honing crisp two-minute answers, per the debate's rules. She's been working with aides since Thursday and chose a venue that allows the Democratic nominee the option of mingling with swing-state voters. Trump, the Republican nominee, publicly dismisses the value of studying for the debate. The former president is choosing instead to fill his days with campaign-related events on the premise that he'll know what he needs to do once he steps on the debate stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

The video quickly sparked rumors, with many fans questioning if it was from a real wedding. “OMG, my first thought was, ‘ARE THEY GETTING MARRIED?’” commented one fan, while another remarked, “Mahira and Fawad are true icons of Pakistan. Their chemistry still screams magic after 13 years!” However, insiders reveal that the footage is from an upcoming project, possibly a commercial. Despite this, the excitement hasn’t waned, with fans eagerly anticipating their next on-screen appearance together in Neelofer and JBHSSL.

«Folks, how are you?» President Joe Biden said as he shuffled onto the stage. His voice was raspy and thin, his movements stiff. «Good to be here. Thank you.» It was an inauspicious glimpse of what would become a historic night. The first and last debate between Biden and Donald Trump started a chain reaction leading to Vice President Kamala Harris replacing Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket. She'll have her own chance in the spotlight Tuesday as she meets Trump in another debate. She's been hunkered down to prepare with her team, intent on maintaining the momentum that's breathed new life into Democrats' chances this year.

Green Day's Saviors Tour concert at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday night (Sept. 4) was paused unexpectedly when the band abruptly ran offstage due to a drone spotted hovering within sight of the stage. Stadium security pulled the band offstage to deal with the potential safety issue, which was resolved by the Detroit Police Department (DPD). The band returned after about 10 minutes to resume the show for nearly 41,000 fans in attendance. Reliable sources confirmed to Billboard that the drone was unauthorized, prompting the sudden exit. After a few minutes of confusion, the video screens displayed a message stating, «Show Pause. Please standby for details.» When the band returned to the stage, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong addressed the crowd, asking, «How you doing? We’re gonna pick up where we left off.” He also requested that fans put away their cell phones, saying, “Pull ’em out later. Let’s be here right now.”

PhysicsWallah is in the final stages of closing a $150-million funding round led by Asian hedge fund Hornbill Orchid that will value the Noida-headquartered edtech unicorn at $2.8 billion, over 150% higher than its previous valuation, said people briefed on the developments. While Hornbill Orchid is likely to invest $70-80 million, a big chunk of the remaining amount is expected to come from venture capital firm Lightspeed that has previously backed edtech rival Byju’s, they said. “The round is nearly done and Hornbill Orchid is leading it, putting the biggest amount of capital in the round,” one of the persons said.

Michael Graw is an experienced freelance finance and tech writer, specializing in cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance, and Web 3.0 since 2018. His work has been featured on various financial news...