The Indian #rupee opened 17 paise higher against the US dollar on Tuesday tracking weakness in the greenback that hit its lowest level in two months versus a basket of its major peers.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/rupee-gains-17-paise-to-open-at-82-40-against-the-us-dollar-11689046750892.html

#PersonalFinance | Despite the IA regulation, many entities assess individual client situations and create a financial plan and offer holistic financial advice.

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/regulatory-hurdles-and-unregistered-entities-hinder-growth-of-investment-advisers-in-india-11689007444289.html

#ElonMusk's #Starlink has applied to the IN-SPACe for clearances to set up earth stations.

Last year, #SpaceX had applied to the DoT for a GMPCS licence to launch broadband-from-space services in India under its Starlink brand.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/science/starlink-applies-to-in-space-seeks-to-get-clearance-for-setting-up-earth-station-report-11689040428252.html

#Bitcoin price may hit as much as $120,000 by the end of 2024, almost quadruple the current price, expect analysts at Standard Chartered as increasingly cash-rich miners reduce their sales of the token.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/market/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-price-set-to-hit-120-000-by-the-end-2024-says-standard-chartered-11689049560133.html

As the Russian invasion of #Ukraine continues to spread ripples across the world, the US has welcomed #India's involvement in facilitating lasting peace in #Ukraine.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-welcomes-indias-role-in-helping-achieve-lasting-peace-in-ukraine-11689043468148.html

Tata Group is closing in on an agreement to acquire Apple's supplier factory in India. The factory could be acquired by August and once closed this will be the first time a local company will start assembling iPhones.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/tata-group-close-to-an-agreement-on-manufacturing-iphones-in-india-11689055265389.html

The business enterprise value of the Indian Premier League (#IPL) stood at $15.4 billion in 2023, up 80% over last year’s $8.5 billion.

Its stand-alone brand value grew significantly to $3.2 billion this year from $1.8 billion in 2022, according to a recent report by Houlihan Lokey Inc. #IPL2023

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ipl-2023-brand-value-crosses-3-billion-11689012292420.html

#Meta's new app #Threads has reached 100 million users in just 5 days since its launch, surpassing #ChatGPT as the fastest-growing consumer product.

The app aims to become a platform with 1 billion users. #Twitter's web traffic has decreased by 11% since Threads' launch.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/twitterkiller-threads-goes-past-chatgpt-becomes-the-fastest-app-to-have-100-million-users-11689037467660.html

#MintCharts | The five-time #IPL champion #CSK topped the brand value table with $212 billion in valuation, according to a report released by Houlihan Lokey.

All six people aboard a tourist #helicopter in #Nepal were killed when it crashed soon after take-off near #MountEverest on Tuesday, aviation authorities said.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/six-people-including-five-mexicans-die-in-helicopter-crash-in-nepal-11689065136227.html

#SupremeCourt quashes the Centre's order of granting third extension to #ED director Sanjay Kumar Mishra, gives him time till July 31 to relinquish office.

https://www.livemint.com/news/supreme-court-says-centres-3rd-tenure-extension-to-ed-director-sanjay-kumar-mishra-illegal-11689064991019.html

In a bid to expand its operation in India, Electronics giant #Foxconn is planning to apply separately for setting up a #semiconductor manufacturing unit in the country, the company said.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/foxconn-mulling-over-to-apply-separately-for-chip-manufacturing-unit-in-indiataiwanvedanta-11689059802414.html

Ahead of the 50th GST Council meeting, the EPWA has warned that a proposed 28% #GST on online gaming could discourage players and harm the industry.

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/gamers-must-not-be-taxed-the-same-way-as-gamblers-e-sport-body-epwa-says-on-28-gst-proposal-on-online-games-11689060858664.html

A total of 415 million people moved out of #poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the UN said.

With this data, the UN highlights the remarkable achievement by the world's most populous nation.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-registers-remarkable-reduction-in-poverty-415-million-people-out-of-poverty-level-in-just-15-years-un-11689055801549.html

#MarutiSuzuki has announced that it holds a 19% market share in the ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh vehicle category for the financial year 2022-2023.

The company has reportedly become the number one player in the segment.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/maruti-suzuki-becomes-number-one-player-in-rs-10-lakh-to-rs-20-lakh-vehicle-category-report-11689055554809.html

The van will be operational between Dahisar-Kandivali and will charge a nominal fee for pet cremation. There will be no charges for stray animals.

https://www.livemint.com/news/mumbai-gets-1st-electric-mobile-pet-cremation-van-heres-all-you-need-to-know-11689060906176.html

The #BastilleDay military parade on July 14 will also see the participation of Indian forces this year.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-to-be-guest-of-honour-for-french-military-parade-what-is-bastille-day-11689065823990.html

#Opinion | Nation-state actors, criminal organizations, and even lone hackers are constantly adapting their tactics to exploit emerging vulnerabilities.

Interconnected devices are prime targets, amplifying the potential for large-scale disruptions and privacy breaches.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/cyber-threats-are-worsening-in-today-s-digital-dystopia-11689003952132.html

#Pakistan's election body has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Prime Minister #ImranKhan and former I&B Minister #FawadChaudhry for contempt of court.

The warrant was issued after the two failed to appear before the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/pakistan-ec-issues-non-bailable-arrest-warrant-against-ex-pm-imran-khan-11689069023815.html

Cottage cheese is delicious and athletes use it for high proteins and other essential nutrients.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/cottage-cheese-and-mustard-why-this-weird-recipe-is-breaking-internet-11689077922714.html

BREAKING NEWS | The council also decided to reduce the #GST on food and beverages served at cinema halls. The new GST rate would be 5% from previous 18%.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/economy/gst-council-agrees-to-levy-28-tax-on-online-gaming-horse-racing-and-casinos-11689081419320.html