French Open 2023: Here is how much Novak Djokovic and others are getting as prize money
Novak Djokovic won the French Open 2023. The total prize money for the Roland Garros tournament has been impressive. Details here Key Points
Economic TimesGoogle to pay 630 million dollars to some users: Check if you are eligible
Google agrees to a $700 million payout to settle an antitrust lawsuit, with $630 million designated for consumer payouts. Approximately 102 million people could be eligible to receive a portion of this settlement money. Key Points
India TodayApplying for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Postal department starts registrations for solar rooftop sch
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana update: The Department of Posts has started a registration campaign for the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Postmen will assist households in registration. Key Points
Economic TimesSushmita Sen says, 'I am single,' also opens up on being called a 'gold-digger' for dating Lalit Modi-Entertainment News , Firstpost
The actress said, 'An insult is an insult when you receive it, I don't receive it. So it went out of the window.' Key Points
FirstpostVedanta-Foxconn JV applies again for Semicon sops
The company had earlier applied to receive incentives for making 28 nm chips. It has now modified its application to manufacture 40 nm chips and receive incentives in that category, a source said. Earlier this year in May, the IT ministry had revised the guidelines for applying for incentives and said the applicants would now be able to apply as and when they either have a production grade technology or have a partnership with such company. Key Points
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Strong thunderstorms may hit Houston, Chicago, 50 million people may suffer due to severe weather conditio
The Storm Prediction Center of the NOAA has apprehended that nearly 50 million people from Houston and New Orleans on the Gulf Coast to St. Louis and Chicago in the Midwest may suffer. Flash flooding may hit the areas from New Orleans through Mobile and Montgomery in Alabama, and Atlanta and Valdosta in Georgia. Florida Panhandle may receive heavy rainfall. Key Points
Economic TimesHostages' families want Israel to stop war or ‘we'll only receive dead bodies’
Israel-Hamas War: Noam Perry, daughter of hostage Haim Perry, said, “We only receive dead bodies. We want you to stop the fight and start negotiations.” | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesCongress unveils 'Bharose ka Ghoshna Patra' for Chhattisgarh, promises caste census, farm loan waiver
The Congress party'a The manifesto highlights key promises, including a caste census, loan waiver for farmers, and a procurement price of Rs 3,200 per quintal for paddy. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the introduction of 'Mahtari Nyay Yojana', a new scheme providing a subsidy of Rs 500 per cooking gas cylinder for women. The manifesto emphasizes the continuation of existing schemes if the Congress party retains power. Key Points
Economic TimesElon Musk says X aka Twitter will get its first AI-powered feature very soon
Elon Musk has introduced an AI-based "See similar posts" feature on his rebranded social media platform, "X", as part of a larger overhaul to transition the entire system to AI. The advanced feature, among others in the pipeline, seeks to provide a more personalised experience, revolutionising the way users engage with content and receive recommendations. Key Points
India TodayElon Musk’s X aka Twitter will get its first AI-powered feature
Elon Musk has introduced an AI-based "See similar posts" feature on his rebranded social media platform, "X", as part of a larger overhaul to transition the entire system to AI. The advanced feature, among others in the pipeline, seeks to provide a more personalised experience, revolutionising the way users engage with content and receive recommendations. Key Points
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Travis Scott’s ‘UTOPIA’ show at the Pyramids of Giza cancelled
Travis Scott's concert at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt has been cancelled due to production issues. Ticket holders will receive full refunds. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPassport offices overflowing with Gujaratis attempting to fix traditional 'suffixes' in their names
Officials at the RPO acknowledged that this linguistic practice stems from the region's speech patterns. However, it becomes problematic when the suffixes vary across the documents required for passports and visas. Wren Mishra, from RPO Gujarat, disclosed that they receive approximately 4,000 daily applications, of which around 1,000 pertain to name changes, alterations in birthplace, or adjustments in birth dates. Of these, approximately 800 requests involve the addition or removal of suffixes like 'ben,' 'bhai,' and 'Kumar.' Key Points
Economic TimesTwitter ready to share advertising revenue with verified content creators. Details
Twitter will allow verified users with over 5 million impressions on their posts to receive a share of advertising revenue generated from ads displayed in their replies. The move is part of Twitter's efforts to attract more content creators and aligns with its strategy. Key Points
mintBoard meet outcome: Sebi cuts listing time to 3 days from IPO closure
Sebi has approved a proposal to reduce the time period for listing shares for initial public offerings (IPOs) from 6 days to 3 days. The new timeline will be implemented in two phases, with voluntary compliance starting from September 2023 and mandatory compliance from December 2023. The move aims to simplify the IPO process and benefit both issuers and investors by allowing issuers to receive funds and allottees to receive securities more quickly Key Points
Economic TimesASK Automotive files draft papers with Sebi to mop up funds via IPO
At present, Kuldip holds a 41.33 per cent stake in ASK Automotive and Vijay owns a 32.3 per cent stake in the firm. Since the IPO is completely an OFS, the entire proceeds will go to the selling shareholders and the company will not receive any funds from the issue. Key Points
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Go First will sue Pratt & Whitney in multiple jurisdictions: CEO Kaushik Khona
We went into insolvency… not for any haircut. We want to retain 27 operational aircraft and also the rest to operate them as and when we receive engines, said Go First chief executive Kaushik Khona. Key Points
Economic TimesBiden's COVID vaccine rule for federal contractors was valid, US court rules
President Joe Biden had the power to require employees of federal contractors to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Wednesday, throwing out a judge's ruling that had blocked the mandate in Arizona. Key Points
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