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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

LIC says its office in Bangladesh to remain closed till Aug 7

LIC stated that its Bangladesh office will be shut from August 5 to August 7, 2024, owing to intense political unrest. Over 100 people have died in clashes between security forces and protesters. The turmoil started with student protests against a job quota scheme, growing into a broader anti-government movement. LIC's shares dropped by 6.10 percent.

Rock Paper Shotgun 

Valve "White Sands" project spotted on Starfield voice actor portfolio, prompting Half-Life speculation

As Hamlet requested of Horatio, it is time to once again absent myself from felicity awhile, and in this harsh world draw my breath in pain to tell you that the Half-Life 3 speculators are at it again. Over the weekend, the discovery of a mystery Valve project called "White Sands" on a voice actor's portfolio has set tongues and fingers wagging about potential Half-Life news in the offing.

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

UPI transactions jump 36% to Rs 60 lakh crore in June quarter

As per the details of UPI transactions shared by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in the Lok Sabha, 4,122 crore UPI transactions worth Rs 60 lakh crore took place between April and June in 2024-25.

Sports.inquirer.net 

Yulo may get ‘Senate Medal of Excellence’ after golden Olympics wins

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo may just get the prestigious “Senate Medal of Excellence” for his historic golden victories at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. This is because Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino filed on Monday a resolution seeking to bestow upon Yulo the medal of excellence from the upper chamber to honor his

RIA Novosti  

Shoigu Arrives in Iran to Discuss Global, Regional Security

TEHRAN, (Sputnik) - Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has arrived in Iran for a planned working visit to discuss global and regional security issues, the Russian Security Council said on Monday.

Ndtv.com 

Asus ROG Ally X With 80Wh Battery Now Available in India

Asus ROG Ally X was launched in India on Monday. The handheld gaming device was introduced globally at Computex 2024 in June, boasting specifications such as a 7-inch 120Hz display and an AMD Ryzen Z1...

Business Standard 

LIC announces closure of its Bangladesh office till Aug 7 due to curfew

Public sector LIC on Monday said its office in Bangladesh will remain closed till August 7. Over 100 people were killed in the last two days in fierce clashes between security forces personnel and anti-government protesters in different parts of Bangladesh, according to reports from Dhaka. In a regulatory filing, LIC said, "The office of LIC of Bangladesh Ltd will remain closed during the period from August 05, 2024 to August 07, 2024, due to the prevailing socio-political situation in Bangladesh."... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Fed should cut rates swiftly — recession or not

The Federal Reserve faced calls to lower interest rates urgently following a weaker jobs report in July, citing risk management and changing economic indicators. A proposed 1% cut to 4.25%-4.5% by year-end was suggested, regardless of whether the rise in unemployment signaled a recession or post-pandemic stabilization. Swift action was deemed essential to avoid potential economic downturns.

New York Post 

2 female tourists shoved onto NYC subway tracks

Two female tourists from Mexico were shoved onto train tracks by another woman at a Manhattan subway station early Monday, the NYPD and sources said. The victims, aged 20 and 27, were pushed off the northbound F platform at the Delancey Street/Essex Street station in Lower East Side just after 2:15 a.m., according to cops....

The Punch 

Dangote Refinery: CSOs to monitor NNPC compliance on crude sale

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has announced their intention to closely monitor the compliance of the Nigerian National Petroleum Limited in its crude oil sales to the Dangote Refinery. This move, according to the CSOs aims to ensure transparency and adherence to regulatory standards in the dealings between the state oil company and the

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InvestorPlace 

BRK-A Stock Earnings: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Common Stock Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q2 2024

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BRK-A stock results show that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Common Stock beat analyst estimates for earnings per share and beat on revenue for the second quarter of 2024.

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BRK-B Stock Earnings: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New Common Stock Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q2 2024

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BRK-B stock results show that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New Common Stock beat analyst estimates for earnings per share and beat on revenue for the second quarter of 2024.

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