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Bitgert is one of the few coins in the crypto space with sustainable momentum. Despite the level of growth it has recorded so far, it is showing no sign of slowing down as the trading volume keeps accumulating.

HashKey CEO Livio Weng criticized Hong Kong’s recent regulations around crypto trading, expressing concerns that they may impede access for international clients.

Canada will need to build roughly 1.3 million more new homes than are currently projected to eliminate the gap between housing supply and demand, according to a new report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO).

Joe Biden and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. unveiled a wide range of agreements to enhance security and economic ties during meetings held at the White House this week. Here are some of the most notable:

Carnegie Endowment said the US has limited ability to influence the trajectory of emerging powers such as India. In a report released Tuesday, it said besides India, other emerging powers—Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand and Türkiye—have taken stances that contrast or directly clash with US positions on China and Russia over the past few years.

In a wide-ranging interview on Cavuto: Coast to Coast, The Corcoran Group founder and Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran addresses market trends and challenges in real estate.

Varun Berry, executive vice-chairman and managing director of Britannia Industries, India's largest biscuits maker. «We are closely monitoring input costs and competitive pricing activities to take appropriate actions,» said Berry in an interview. On Tuesday, private forecaster Skymet predicted a normal monsoon for the year, lifting optimism for farm output and rural demand, crucial for sustained revival of the FMCG sector. Last year saw irregular monsoons with either below normal or erratic rains. India's villages contribute nearly 40% of annual FMCG sales. «A normal monsoon will be a blessing for the rural economy, which has been trailing urban growth for over a year,» Berry said. He cautioned that rainfall variability across regions could impact crop output. Britannia's overall portfolio is urban-centric and 1.3 times that of its rural-focused products. In addition to Good Day, Jim Jam and NutriChoice biscuits, the Nusli Wadia-promoted company also makes cheese, croissants, cakes and breads.

Tata Steel workers based at two plants in Wales voted in favour of industrial action on Thursday over the company's plan to close its blast furnaces and shed 2,800 jobs. The Mumbai-headquartered steel major said it was «disappointed» over the move while consultation continues and pointed to «significant irregularities» in the ballot process in favour of strikes. While the company says its restructuring plans were important to sustain the business as it transforms to new electric technology, Unite the Union said its workers from the Port Talbot and Newport Llanwern plants had voted against the «disastrous» plans because they did not agree with the approach. «We are naturally disappointed that while consultation continues, Unite Union members at Port Talbot and Llanwern have indicated that they would be prepared to take industrial action up to and including strike action if an agreement cannot be reached on a way forward for the business and its employees,» a Tata Steel spokesperson said.

Many investors go out to locate the next big opportunity in the constantly changing world of cryptocurrency investments. Given the explosive growth of meme currencies such as Bonk (BONK), investors are always searching for the next big thing that may make a big profit. A competitor that has gained traction in the cryptocurrency space is $HUMP, a meme coin based on the Solana network. $HUMP, which promises to grow your money by 20 times by July 2024, promotes itself as a viable alternative to Bonk with its creative strategy and lofty objectives.

Ruia's owned Essar Power Limited has appointed Ankur Kumar as the Chief Executive Officer of its renewables business division, the company said on Thursday. «Ankur will play a key role in advancing Essar's commitment to transitioning into green energy and establishing a robust renewable ecosystem in India,» said Essar Power in a press statement, adding that with over 24 years of experience in renewable energy and public infrastructure sectors, Kumar brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. Previously Kumar served as the CEO at ACME Solar Holdings Pvt. Ltd., spearheading the strategic expansion of the company into green hydrogen and ammonia businesses. He also held a leadership position at TBEA Xinjiang Sunoasis Co. Limited, a Chinese green energy company.

India will be increased by 2.5 times by the year 2047, and right now around 84 per cent of India's energy is produced using coal, said Venu Gopal Mothkoor, Senior Specialist- Energy, NITI Aayog. He further added that achieving CO2 emission targets necessitates a focus on energy efficiency and demand electrification, which could potentially reduce CO2 emissions by 51 per cent by 2047. Speaking at a roundtable discussion organized by FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) on 'Doubling the Rate of Energy Efficiency of Indian Industry 2030' he also underscored the pressing need to address this surge in energy requirements.

BJP worker sustained head injuries after he was attacked allegedly by two men with a wooden stick in Kempashettidoddi village here, police said on Thursday. Naveen CS (34), a farmer, was attacked on April 9, they said. Following the incident, BJP State President BY Vijayendra accused the Congress of attacking BJP-JDS workers and creating an atmosphere of fear. According to Naveen's family, a day before the incident, he had gone to his acquaintance Shekhar's house after some persons told him that the latter had called him. Things took a turn when Naveen did not return home that night. In his complaint, the victim's brother Shivakumar C S stated that on April 9, he got a call from someone saying that his brother was at Shekhar's house in Kempashettidoddi village. When Shivakumar and his father went there to pick Naveen up, they saw Shekhar and his accomplice allegedly fighting with Naveen, and hit him with a wooden stick on his head. The accused even tried to allegedly attack Naveen with a knife, but he survived as his brother and father intervened. The accused then fled the spot. The victim was immediately rushed to a local hospital where after initial treatment, he was shifted to another one where is currently being treated.

The web3 move-to-earn app STEPN has launched a 100 million FSL Points ‘trailblazer’ airdrop campaign ahead of its partnership announcement.

Fed starting its rate-cutting cycle in June, while the yen languished at the levels last seen in the middle of 1990. The yen's slide to a 34-year low of 153.24 per U.S. dollar on Wednesday brought intervention fears back as authorities in Tokyo reiterated that they would not rule out any steps to deal with excessive swings.

Inflation is falling but buying food can still be expensive. Grocery prices surged 21% in the last three years, surpassing the overall 18% pace of inflation during that same time period, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Federal Reserve officials at their March meeting expressed concern that inflation wasn't moving lower quickly enough, though they still expected to cut interest rates at some point this year.

India's market capitalisation reaching ₹400 lakh crore, followed in quick succession by the benchmark Sensex cresting 75,000. It's a double whammy worth a doubly good cheer. The three immediate takeaways from the twin peaks are the speed of the rally, its breadth and the investors driving it.

Okaya EV today announced a festive session offer under which it will uphold the pre-existing prices of its electric two-wheelers even after the conclusion of the Faster Adoption and Manufacture of Electric Vehicles (FAME II) scheme. Dr. Anshul Gupta, Managing Director of Okaya EV, emphasized the company's dedication to customer satisfaction, stating, «At Okaya EV, we prioritize the needs and concerns of our customers above all else. We recognize the pivotal role electric mobility plays in building a sustainable future, and we believe that cost should not hinder its accessibility. By maintaining our old prices post FAME II, we aim to make our electric two-wheelers accessible to a wider audience, while stocks last.» Okaya's electric scooter models start at INR 69,950. Its Faast F4, which is available at Rs 1,19,989, boasts a range of 160 kilometres per charge (IDC) and is equipped with two batteries, providing a total output of 4.4 kWh.

India and China are important for the entire region and the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed hope that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, the two countries will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquillity at their borders. In an interview with Newsweek magazine of the US, Modi said for India, the relationship with China is important and significant. «It is my belief that we need to urgently address the prolonged situation on our borders so that the abnormality in our bilateral interactions can be put behind us. Stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for not just our two countries but the entire region and world,» he said. «I hope and believe that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, we will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquillity in our borders,» Modi said.

India and China are important for the entire region and the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed hope that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, the two countries will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquillity at their borders. The prime minister made these remarks in an interview with Newsweek magazine, which described India's rise as «unstoppable». The New York-based magazine said India's «rapid upward economic trajectory and increasing diplomatic, scientific and military weight make it an emerging superpower of ever-growing importance to the United States and the world». During the wide-ranging interview carried by the magazine under the headline «Narendra Modi and the Unstoppable Rise of India», the prime minister talked about a host of issues including the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, ties with Pakistan, Quad, Ram temple and democracy, among others.

Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL), and MG Motor India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the EV charging infrastructure in India. The joint collaboration to develop the charging solutions for electric vehicle (EV) and value-added services to MG's EV customers nationwide and will underpin India's rapidly evolving EV ecosystem by helping build a robust and efficient charging infrastructure.