The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has come down heavily on the banking giants of the country. Reportedly, the regulatory body has imposed a collective fine of over $1 billion on JP Morgan Chase & Co and Bank of America.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has come down heavily on the banking giants of the country. Reportedly, the regulatory body has imposed a collective fine of over $1 billion on JP Morgan Chase & Co and Bank of America. The fines were imposed after SEC began probing the bank's record-keeping practices and found that the employees were using unauthorised messaging tools such as WhatsApp and email to exchange vital information. According to SEC officials, it was the failure of the two banking behemoths to preserve the conversations on the unapproved messaging apps that prompted the fine as it violated federal securities law. This is not the first time that American banks have been given a rap on the knuckle by the financial regulators over the use of personal devices. Read More: Shares tumble, dollar advances as inflation-busting interest rate hikes trigger recession According to a Reuters report, a subsidiary of JP Morgan Chase & Co was caught in a similar manner last year and forced to cough out $200 million in fines. Apart from SEC, it was Commodity Futures Trading Commission that levied the fine on the bank. Meanwhile, Bank of America, in its second quarter earning report, has already set aside a sum of $200 million to deal with the previous offences. However, the bank might have to increase the amount in light of the new fine. Similarly, British bank Barclays in July stated that it had reached an agreement with the regulators to settle the case by paying $200 million in fines. Deutsche Bank, Gldman Sachs, Credit Suisse Group and Citi are the other affenders that have had to pay fines to the regulators. Why American banks keep flouting the rule? Despite the federal laws explicitly banning the use of personal devices to communicate with clients, American Banks are routinely found flouting the rules. Read more: US refuses to release $7bn frozen funds to Afghanistan, but commits to $150mn aid packages In the aftermath of the pandemic, the problem has only exacerbated as most bank employees have become privy to the use of communication tools such as Zoom, and Skype, amongst myriad other tools. In most cases, it is the natural reflex of employees to use personal channels to communicate. However, some use the back channels as it allows them to circumvent archiving top-secret, market-moving information. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US banking giants fined $1 billion for using unapproved apps including WhatsApp

What do you do when a house you've built with utmost love and hard work lies in the middle of a government infrastructure project? Accept the order and the compensation and move away? For most, it might be the rational approach but for a farmer in the Indian state of Punjab, taking the compensation and allowing authorities to demolish his home was not the way out.

Reportedly, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi, a farmer, living in the Roshanwla village of Sangrur district in Punjab had built a&nbsp;$188,000 two-storey home on his field.

However, soon it was revealed that his house, which took two years in the making lay in the middle of the&nbsp;Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway construction. The state government informed&nbsp;Sukhwinder about the situation and offered him a compensation to move away and let authorities demolish the house.&nbsp;

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-a-message-to-china-at-unsc-indian-envoy-says-countries-should-respect-territorial-integrity-509248">&nbsp;In a message to China at UNSC, Indian envoy says countries should respect territorial integrity</a>

However,&nbsp;Sukhwinder refused to take the compensation, stating it would be too expensive to build another home. Thus, the farmer took matters in his own hands and employed a construction crew that has experience in moving homes.&nbsp;

Up until the reports came in last, Sukhwinder's house had been moved 250 feet already. The target spot is 500 feet away.&nbsp;

"I'm shifting the house as it was coming in the way of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway. I was offered compensation but didn't want to build another house. I have spent around Rs 1.5 crore ($188,000) to build it. Right now it's been moved by 250 feet,"&nbsp;Sukhwinder&nbsp;was quoted as saying by ANI.&nbsp;

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It is pertinent to note that after the house is relocated, all Sukhwinder will need to do is relay the floor which has been removed to insert the hydraulic jacks and planks.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/farooq-abdullah-says-we-will-fight-governments-decision-till-end-509127">Farooq Abdullah says we will fight governments decision till end</a>

Relocating buildings is not a new process. It has been around since the 1700s. Back then, horse-drawn carriages and wooden planks were used to move the houses. However, nowadays, sophisticated machinery is used to remove such structures.&nbsp;

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What do you do when a house you've built with utmost love and hard work lies in the middle of a government infrastructure project? Accept the order and the compensation and move away?

What do you do when a house you've built with utmost love and hard work lies in the middle of a government infrastructure project? Accept the order and the compensation and move away? For most, it might be the rational approach but for a farmer in the Indian state of Punjab, taking the compensation and allowing authorities to demolish his home was not the way out. Reportedly, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi, a farmer, living in the Roshanwla village of Sangrur district in Punjab had built a $188,000 two-storey home on his field. However, soon it was revealed that his house, which took two years in the making lay in the middle of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway construction. The state government informed Sukhwinder about the situation and offered him a compensation to move away and let authorities demolish the house. Read more: In a message to China at UNSC, Indian envoy says countries should respect territorial integrity However, Sukhwinder refused to take the compensation, stating it would be too expensive to build another home. Thus, the farmer took matters in his own hands and employed a construction crew that has experience in moving homes. Up until the reports came in last, Sukhwinder's house had been moved 250 feet already. The target spot is 500 feet away. "I'm shifting the house as it was coming in the way of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway. I was offered compensation but didn't want to build another house. I have spent around Rs 1.5 crore ($188,000) to build it. Right now it's been moved by 250 feet," Sukhwinder was quoted as saying by ANI. #WATCH | A farmer in Punjab's Sangrur is moving his 2-storey house 500 feet away from its existing place pic.twitter.com/nrQoQhM0vO — ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2022 × It is pertinent to note that after the house is relocated, all Sukhwinder will need to do is relay the floor which has been removed to insert the hydraulic jacks and planks. Read more: Farooq Abdullah says we will fight governments decision till end Relocating buildings is not a new process. It has been around since the 1700s. Back then, horse-drawn carriages and wooden planks were used to move the houses. However, nowadays, sophisticated machinery is used to remove such structures. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH: A farmer in India moves his $188,000 house to make way for an expressway

After a hiatus of five years, allies USA and South Korea have begun their annual joint military drills, named Ulchi Freedom Shield in the region, much to the chagrin of 'notorious' neighbour North Korea.

After a hiatus of five years, allies USA and South Korea have begun their annual joint military drills, named Ulchi Freedom Shield in the region, much to the chagrin of 'notorious' neighbour North Korea. The military drill started on Monday (August 22) and is expected to carry on till September 1. The drill will see both sides carry out field exercises involving tens of thousands of troops, tanks, aircraft and warships. Both sides have stated that the 'defensive' exercise aims to coordinate a response, in case of an invasion from North Korea. The exercise has been broken down into two parts with the first segment simulating North Korean attacks on the capital city of Seoul as the combined forces attempt to protect the area. Meanwhile, the second segment is aimed at improving the counterattack operations against the enemy. North Korea describes the US-South Korea relationship and the exercise as a rehearsal for an invasion of its homeland. Due to Covid and several other reasons, particularly South Korea's insistence to mend the ties with North Korea, the exercise could not materialise in the last few years. North Korea is miffed with Washington and Seoul As reported by WION, in anticipation of the military exercise, North Korea fired two cruise missiles last week, ending a month-long lull in Pyongyang's record-breaking spate of weapons tests this year. Read More: North Korea fires two cruise missiles: South Korean defence ministry Moreover, the firing came in the backdrop of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol extending an “audacious” economic assistance package to North Korea in exchange for denuclearisation. Reportedly, in a televised speech celebrating the end of Japan's colonisation of the Korean Peninsula, President Yoon Suk Yeol offered economic assistance to its troubled neighbour with the caveat that it abandon the nuclear weapons programme. "If North Korea halts its nuclear weapons development and genuinely commits to a process of denuclearization, the South will respond with huge economic rewards that would be provided in phases," said Yoon in the speech. However, soon, North Korea released a statement and rebuffed any chances of taking the deal. Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un termed the offer 'foolish' and stated that her country would never accept the offer. Read More: Kim Jong Un's sister rejects South Korea's economic assistance plan; will not give up nukes “I’m not sure that he knows his assumption ‘if the North took a measure for denuclearization’ was a wrong prerequisite. All cannot be bartered. Bitter contempt is what we will only show those spinning a pipedream to succeed in making us abandon our nukes if they pay more stakes.” said Kim Yo Jong (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

South Korea, US kick off military exercises, much to the chagrin of North Korea

More than two years after the pandemic began, the classrooms in the Philippines welcomed students for their first in-person classes on Monday. Incessant lockdowns, prompted by the frequent rise in Covid cases kept students, both in primary and secondary classes out of the classrooms.

However, the country is now willing to weather the storm and allow the students back. In the first phase, only 24,000 public schools will open their gates for the students for in-person classes, five times a week.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the remaining schools will seek to use a hybrid structure of in-person and virtual classes to teach the students. This arrangement is expected to continue till November 2, after which, all private and public students will need to conduct only in-person classes.&nbsp;

While the news is joyous for the students and parents, the school&nbsp;administrators are having a tough time readying the infrastructure. Reportedly, after a powerful earthquake rocked the Philippines last month, more than 1,000 schools have suffered structural damages.&nbsp;

As reported by WION, the 7.1 magnitude earthquake had jolted northern Philippines island. The tremors were so strong that they were felt in the capital Manila city, which is almost&nbsp;more than 400 kilometres away from the epicentre, where&nbsp;the city's metro rail systems had been halted at rush hour after the quake

Read More<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/71-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-northern-philippines-501005">:&nbsp;7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts northern Philippines</a>

Such has been the situation that authorities are mulling plans of using a single classroom for three batches, throughout the day, to avoid overcrowding.&nbsp;

“We always say that our goal is maximum of two shifts only but there will be areas that would have to resort to three shifts because they’re really overcrowded,” Education spokesperson told the media.&nbsp;

It is pertinent to note that it was former President Rodrigo&nbsp;Duterte that clung to his directive of keeping the schools closed, fearing a spurt in the cases.

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippine-president-ferdinand-marcos-visits-earthquake-hit-area-vows-to-help-victims-501539">&nbsp;Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos visits earthquake-hit area, vows to help victims</a>

However,&nbsp;Duterte's decision has led to learning poverty in the country, according to&nbsp;UNICEF Philippines. Many students under the age of 10 are unable to read and understand a simple text passage.&nbsp;

“Vulnerable children such as children with disabilities, children living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, and children living in disaster and conflict zones fare far worse,” said the UN agency.&nbsp;

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More than two years after the pandemic began, the classrooms in the Philippines welcomed students for their first in-person classes on Monday. Incessant lockdowns, prompted by the frequent rise in Covid cases kept students, both in primary and secondary classes out of the classrooms.

More than two years after the pandemic began, the classrooms in the Philippines welcomed students for their first in-person classes on Monday. Incessant lockdowns, prompted by the frequent rise in Covid cases kept students, both in primary and secondary classes out of the classrooms. However, the country is now willing to weather the storm and allow the students back. In the first phase, only 24,000 public schools will open their gates for the students for in-person classes, five times a week. Meanwhile, the remaining schools will seek to use a hybrid structure of in-person and virtual classes to teach the students. This arrangement is expected to continue till November 2, after which, all private and public students will need to conduct only in-person classes. While the news is joyous for the students and parents, the school administrators are having a tough time readying the infrastructure. Reportedly, after a powerful earthquake rocked the Philippines last month, more than 1,000 schools have suffered structural damages. As reported by WION, the 7.1 magnitude earthquake had jolted northern Philippines island. The tremors were so strong that they were felt in the capital Manila city, which is almost more than 400 kilometres away from the epicentre, where the city's metro rail systems had been halted at rush hour after the quake Read More: 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts northern Philippines Such has been the situation that authorities are mulling plans of using a single classroom for three batches, throughout the day, to avoid overcrowding. “We always say that our goal is maximum of two shifts only but there will be areas that would have to resort to three shifts because they’re really overcrowded,” Education spokesperson told the media. It is pertinent to note that it was former President Rodrigo Duterte that clung to his directive of keeping the schools closed, fearing a spurt in the cases. Read more: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos visits earthquake-hit area, vows to help victims However, Duterte's decision has led to learning poverty in the country, according to UNICEF Philippines. Many students under the age of 10 are unable to read and understand a simple text passage. “Vulnerable children such as children with disabilities, children living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, and children living in disaster and conflict zones fare far worse,” said the UN agency. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Schools reopen in Philippines for the first time after two years of Covid lockdowns

This is the day and age of&nbsp;convenience economy. Everything is available at the tap of a finger. Press a button and your room's lights can be turned on and off. Press another button and your drapes can be opened. However, what about that toaster, serving your staple breakfast in the morning?&nbsp;

Well, a certain company named Tineco is taking care of it as well. Reportedly, the company's new product, a $340 toaster that connects to your home's Wi-Fi can be used to toast bread from afar and most importantly, according to your liking and preference. It is expected to be rolled out in the markets from next month.&nbsp;

“Two slices don’t have to be the same, meaning that you can individually adjust the toast for each slot. Crucially, this means you no longer need to worry about “who goes first” – two people can have their ideal toast cooking away, simultaneously,” the company's description of the product reads.&nbsp;

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For a product that is easily available for under $50 and works like a charm for most consumers, Tineco has certainly grabbed the eyeballs of the curious ones and the self-proclaimed 'early adaptors' of the technology.&nbsp;After all, one expects miraculous things from a product when it is priced as costly as $340.

However, the truth is, the toaster, with its patented technology, apart from storing up to 10 toasting preferences, doesn't do a lot more than its conventional counterparts.&nbsp;

It is a gimmick that grabs eyeballs but beyond that, it is not a practical product that can run uninterrupted for more than 10 years, which most toasters seem to do without breaking a sweat.

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/asia-sees-boom-in-apps-that-turn-restaurant-leftovers-into-low-cost-meals-506822">Asia sees boom in apps that turn restaurant leftovers into low-cost meals</a>

Adding unnecessary smart innovations only adds to the complexity of the product. One doesn't need to operate an app after waking up to have their breakfast served. However, we might be leaning towards the pessimism of things, the internet of things, to be precise. There might be individuals who may like their breakfast served in a certain way.

Can't wait for a plate that is connected to Wi-Fi and automatically arranges the items on it in a certain way that an individual likes. That will be perhaps be the pinnacle of modern-day technology.&nbsp;

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This is the day and age of convenience economy. Everything is available at the tap of a finger. Press a button and your room's lights can be turned on and off. Press another button and your drapes can be opened.

This is the day and age of convenience economy. Everything is available at the tap of a finger. Press a button and your room's lights can be turned on and off. Press another button and your drapes can be opened. However, what about that toaster, serving your staple breakfast in the morning? Well, a certain company named Tineco is taking care of it as well. Reportedly, the company's new product, a $340 toaster that connects to your home's Wi-Fi can be used to toast bread from afar and most importantly, according to your liking and preference. It is expected to be rolled out in the markets from next month. “Two slices don’t have to be the same, meaning that you can individually adjust the toast for each slot. Crucially, this means you no longer need to worry about “who goes first” – two people can have their ideal toast cooking away, simultaneously,” the company's description of the product reads. WATCH | WION Fineprint: Chinese tech giants hand algorithm data to government × For a product that is easily available for under $50 and works like a charm for most consumers, Tineco has certainly grabbed the eyeballs of the curious ones and the self-proclaimed 'early adaptors' of the technology. After all, one expects miraculous things from a product when it is priced as costly as $340. However, the truth is, the toaster, with its patented technology, apart from storing up to 10 toasting preferences, doesn't do a lot more than its conventional counterparts. It is a gimmick that grabs eyeballs but beyond that, it is not a practical product that can run uninterrupted for more than 10 years, which most toasters seem to do without breaking a sweat. Read More: Asia sees boom in apps that turn restaurant leftovers into low-cost meals Adding unnecessary smart innovations only adds to the complexity of the product. One doesn't need to operate an app after waking up to have their breakfast served. However, we might be leaning towards the pessimism of things, the internet of things, to be precise. There might be individuals who may like their breakfast served in a certain way. Can't wait for a plate that is connected to Wi-Fi and automatically arranges the items on it in a certain way that an individual likes. That will be perhaps be the pinnacle of modern-day technology. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Who needs it anyway? A $340 Wi-Fi toaster that toasts bread to your preference

It's been two years since the death of George Floyd, an African American man who was brutally killed by law enforcement officers in the state of Minneapolis. Now, a similar incident has been reported from&nbsp;Arkansas&nbsp;where three police officers were caught in video footage brutally assaulting a suspect under arrest.&nbsp;

Reportedly, the incident took place in&nbsp;Mulberry on Sunday morning when a man, seemingly making threats to a convenience store employee was confronted by the police officers. According to the official police statement, the suspect pushed a deputy to the ground and punched the back of his head, leading to the arrest.&nbsp;

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/derek-chauvin-sentenced-to-more-than-20-years-in-prison-for-violating-george-floyds-rights-495431"> Derek Chauvin sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for violating George Floyd's rights</a>

However, the video footage of the incident, made by one of the witnesses nearby shows the three police officers landing incessant blows on the victim, whose face has been forced deep into the tarmac of the sidewalk.

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Two police officers can be seen on top of the suspect, using clenched fists to punch him repeatedly. Another officer can be seen using his knee to land repeated jabs to the abdomen and back of the victim.&nbsp;

After the video went viral and the police officers were exposed,&nbsp;Crawford County Sheriff Jimmy Damante stated that&nbsp;two county deputies were suspended.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-remaining-minneapolis-police-officers-sentenced-to-prison-in-george-floyd-killing-501436">Two remaining Minneapolis police officers sentenced to prison in George Floyd killing</a>

“I hold all my employees accountable for their actions and will take appropriate measures in this matter,” said&nbsp;Damante .

Furthermore,&nbsp;Mulberry Police Chief Shannon Gregory stated that one of his&nbsp;officers involved in the incided was also sent on leave, pending outcome of the investigation.&nbsp;

“The city of Mulberry and the Mulberry police department takes these investigations very seriously,” Greogory was quoted as saying by AP.

The US police system has come under intense scrutiny in the last few years with its officers taking extreme measures to neutralise suspects.&nbsp;

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It's been two years since the death of George Floyd, an African American man who was brutally killed by law enforcement officers in the state of Minneapolis. Now, a similar incident has been reported from Arkansas where three police officers were caught in video footage brutally assaulting a suspect under arrest.

It's been two years since the death of George Floyd, an African American man who was brutally killed by law enforcement officers in the state of Minneapolis. Now, a similar incident has been reported from Arkansas where three police officers were caught in video footage brutally assaulting a suspect under arrest. Reportedly, the incident took place in Mulberry on Sunday morning when a man, seemingly making threats to a convenience store employee was confronted by the police officers. According to the official police statement, the suspect pushed a deputy to the ground and punched the back of his head, leading to the arrest. Read more: Derek Chauvin sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for violating George Floyd's rights However, the video footage of the incident, made by one of the witnesses nearby shows the three police officers landing incessant blows on the victim, whose face has been forced deep into the tarmac of the sidewalk. Crawford sheriff dept Arkansas pic.twitter.com/KZAmwzwwmV — Naomi Johnson (@NaomiRHelm) August 21, 2022 × Two police officers can be seen on top of the suspect, using clenched fists to punch him repeatedly. Another officer can be seen using his knee to land repeated jabs to the abdomen and back of the victim. After the video went viral and the police officers were exposed, Crawford County Sheriff Jimmy Damante stated that two county deputies were suspended. Read more: Two remaining Minneapolis police officers sentenced to prison in George Floyd killing “I hold all my employees accountable for their actions and will take appropriate measures in this matter,” said Damante . Furthermore, Mulberry Police Chief Shannon Gregory stated that one of his officers involved in the incided was also sent on leave, pending outcome of the investigation. “The city of Mulberry and the Mulberry police department takes these investigations very seriously,” Greogory was quoted as saying by AP. The US police system has come under intense scrutiny in the last few years with its officers taking extreme measures to neutralise suspects. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH: Three officers suspended in the US for brutally assaulting a suspect

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was caught off guard during a public meeting on Sunday when two topless women protestors surrounded him, calling for an embargo on gas imports.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was caught off guard during a public meeting on Sunday when two topless women protestors surrounded him, calling for an embargo on gas imports. Reportedly, Scholz was speaking at the Federal Government's Open Day event at the Chancellery in Berlin when the incident transpired. In pictures taken before the act, the two women were on either side of Scholz and fully clothed. However, after he started addressing the media, the two pulled off their tops and revealed a message ''gas embargo now" painted across their bodies. According to local media reports, the Chancellor's security guards immediately rushed after the act and attempted to whisk away the two ladies. Read More: German chancellor Scholz testifies over tax fraud scandal After some tussle, the two women were escorted off the spot with Scholz standing firm on his spot. However, this is not the first time that Scholz has had to face hostile reception during one of his public meet-ups. Reportedly, last week during a visit to Neuruppin, a town in eastern Germany, Scholz was booed by the protestors. Germany hasn't been able to get rid of Russian gas It is pertinent to note that in the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany, much like the other European nations has picked Kyiv's side. However, despite talking tough against Russia, Berlin hasn't been able to get rid of Russian oil and gas, which accounted for more than 55 per cent of its requirement in 2021. The closure of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline for maintenance and the subsequent reduced capacity has brought down this figure to 20 per cent, leaving Germany in dire need of alternatives. Read More: EU asks countries to cut gas use to tackle Russian 'blackmail' Such was Scholz's helplessness to get Nord Stream 1 to operate at its pre-war capacity that he received the delivery of the turbine at a Siemens factory in Berlin and taunted Moscow by remarking the turbine was working fine and that there was no reason it shouldn't take it back. "The turbine works. There was nothing mystical to observe here. It's quite clear and simple. The turbine is there and can be delivered, but someone needs to say I want to have it" said Scholz. Read more: The turbine conundrum: Russia and Germany play blame game on the delivery of Nord Stream 1 turbine (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Germany: Topless protestors surround Olaf Scholz at a public event; demand ban on Russian gas imports

Saddled with an economy that is growing at a snail's pace in the aftermath of a global pandemic, China on Monday slashed its lending rates to resuscitate economic growth. Reportedly, Chinese banks cut the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) from 3.7 per cent to 3.65 per cent.&nbsp;

Moreover, to resurrect the fortunes of the failing housing market in China, the&nbsp;People’s Bank of China (PBOC) also cut the five-year LPR, a reference for mortgages by 15 basis points to 4.3 per cent.

It is pertinent to note that LPR forms the basis on which most new and outstanding loans are paid. The rate is decided by a group of 18 banks. For a long time, it has been considered the&nbsp;facto benchmark funding of China.&nbsp;

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-miss-its-year-end-55-per-cent-economic-growth-target-501801">China to miss its year-end 5.5 per cent economic growth target</a>

Whenever an economy is in a downturn, the banks usually cut down the lending rates, which effectively reduces the interest rates on loans and mortgages.

Low-interest rates mean that consumers will engage in more lending activities, thereby providing a kick to the economy. Credit demand has been at an all-time low in the Chinese market due to the sudden closure of cities and towns due to Covid.&nbsp;

Why is China's growth story at a halt?

As reported by WION, while countries across the globe are opening up their borders and economies after braving a pandemic, Beijing is employing draconian measures to keep up with its 'zero-Covid tolerance' policy.

The strategy has been one of the primary reasons why China has lagged in its economic recovery. For months, the tough lockdown measures imposed by the Communist Party of China (CCP) led to a decrease in manufacturing as factories and offices were closed down for prolonged periods.

Read More:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-economic-growth-drops-to-04-per-cent-amid-draconian-lockdown-measures-and-severe-heatwave-497575">&nbsp;China's economic growth drops to 0.4 per cent amid draconian lockdown measures and severe heatwave</a>

It hasn't helped the cause that mainland China is facing one of the most severe bouts of heatwave in recent memory. The intense heat has caused the Yangtze river to run dry while the electric grid faces the excruciating task of meeting growing power consumption demands.&nbsp;

Earlier this week, Goldman Sachs cut China's growth forecast by 0.3 per cent from 3.3 per cent to 3 per cent. Meanwhile, Nomura lowered its projections from 3.3 per cent to 2.8 per cent.

Read More: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dark-clouds-for-china-goldman-sachs-and-nomura-slash-chinas-gdp-outlook-508231">Dark clouds for China: Goldman Sachs and Nomura slash China's GDP outlook</a>

The downgrade comes on the heels of the Chinese economy growing by a tiny 0.4 per cent in the quarter while the Politburo giving up on the 5.5 per cent economic growth rate prediction by the year-end.

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Saddled with an economy that is growing at a snail's pace in the aftermath of a global pandemic, China on Monday slashed its lending rates to resuscitate economic growth.

Saddled with an economy that is growing at a snail's pace in the aftermath of a global pandemic, China on Monday slashed its lending rates to resuscitate economic growth. Reportedly, Chinese banks cut the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) from 3.7 per cent to 3.65 per cent. Moreover, to resurrect the fortunes of the failing housing market in China, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) also cut the five-year LPR, a reference for mortgages by 15 basis points to 4.3 per cent. It is pertinent to note that LPR forms the basis on which most new and outstanding loans are paid. The rate is decided by a group of 18 banks. For a long time, it has been considered the facto benchmark funding of China. Read More: China to miss its year-end 5.5 per cent economic growth target Whenever an economy is in a downturn, the banks usually cut down the lending rates, which effectively reduces the interest rates on loans and mortgages. Low-interest rates mean that consumers will engage in more lending activities, thereby providing a kick to the economy. Credit demand has been at an all-time low in the Chinese market due to the sudden closure of cities and towns due to Covid. Why is China's growth story at a halt? As reported by WION, while countries across the globe are opening up their borders and economies after braving a pandemic, Beijing is employing draconian measures to keep up with its 'zero-Covid tolerance' policy. The strategy has been one of the primary reasons why China has lagged in its economic recovery. For months, the tough lockdown measures imposed by the Communist Party of China (CCP) led to a decrease in manufacturing as factories and offices were closed down for prolonged periods. Read More: China's economic growth drops to 0.4 per cent amid draconian lockdown measures and severe heatwave It hasn't helped the cause that mainland China is facing one of the most severe bouts of heatwave in recent memory. The intense heat has caused the Yangtze river to run dry while the electric grid faces the excruciating task of meeting growing power consumption demands. Earlier this week, Goldman Sachs cut China's growth forecast by 0.3 per cent from 3.3 per cent to 3 per cent. Meanwhile, Nomura lowered its projections from 3.3 per cent to 2.8 per cent. Read More: Dark clouds for China: Goldman Sachs and Nomura slash China's GDP outlook The downgrade comes on the heels of the Chinese economy growing by a tiny 0.4 per cent in the quarter while the Politburo giving up on the 5.5 per cent economic growth rate prediction by the year-end. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

CPR for the economy? China cuts lending rates to drive credit demand

Tesla Chief Elon Musk on Sunday announced that the price of his Tesla cars will increase with the price of the Full Self-Driving system (FSD) set to rise by $3,000 to $15,000.&nbsp;

Musk informed on Twitter by stating, "After wide release of FSD Beta 10.69.2, price of FSD will rise to $15k in North America on September 5th. Current price will be honored for orders made before Sept 5th, but delivered later."

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It is pertinent to note that Tesla has two separate paid tiers of 'automation' for its customers. New Tesla vehicles come saddled with the default driver assistance called Autopilot.&nbsp;

Under this feature, users are able to gain access to features like 'Autosteer' and 'Traffic-Aware Cruise Control'. It is a standard feature that allows a Tesla to stay centred in its lane and use relative speed, according to surrounding traffic.

Meanwhile, the second tier, also the highest paid package is the FSD system, whose price is set to increase. Under this tier, the user not only gets the facilities from the first tier but also other cool features such as 'Navigate on Autopilot' and 'Traffic and Stop Sign Control'.

Another impressive feature included in FSD is the 'Smart summon' feature which allows a user to remotely access the car and call the car across a parking lot, without anyone getting inside the car.

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-nearly-400-crashes-linked-to-self-driving-driver-assist-technologies-since-last-summer-508086"> US: Nearly 400 crashes linked to self-driving, driver-assist technologies since last summer</a>

Musk papering over the faults?

However, experts are wary that by making such demarcation, Musk is trying to paper over the faults of his default Autopilot system which has come under intense scrutiny in the last few weeks.&nbsp;

As reported by WION, according to data made public by American safety regulators, automakers recorded roughly 400 crashes involving vehicles with automated driver-assist systems, which included 273 Teslas.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tesla-cars-with-autopilot-register-273-crashes-in-us-in-less-than-year-488487" target="_blank">Tesla cars with Autopilot register 273 crashes in US in less than year</a>

According to CNBC, Autopilot, "full self-driving," traffic-aware cruise control, and other driver-assist technologies that have some steering and speed control were all in use when Tesla's vehicles crashed.

Meanwhile, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles has already accused Tesla of misleading the customers about the features stamped as Autopilot and FSD.&nbsp;

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Tesla Chief Elon Musk on Sunday announced that the price of his Tesla cars will increase with the price of the Full Self-Driving system (FSD) set to rise by $3,000 to $15,000.

Tesla Chief Elon Musk on Sunday announced that the price of his Tesla cars will increase with the price of the Full Self-Driving system (FSD) set to rise by $3,000 to $15,000. Musk informed on Twitter by stating, "After wide release of FSD Beta 10.69.2, price of FSD will rise to $15k in North America on September 5th. Current price will be honored for orders made before Sept 5th, but delivered later." After wide release of FSD Beta 10.69.2, price of FSD will rise to $15k in North America on September 5th. Current price will be honored for orders made before Sept 5th, but delivered later. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 21, 2022 × It is pertinent to note that Tesla has two separate paid tiers of 'automation' for its customers. New Tesla vehicles come saddled with the default driver assistance called Autopilot. Under this feature, users are able to gain access to features like 'Autosteer' and 'Traffic-Aware Cruise Control'. It is a standard feature that allows a Tesla to stay centred in its lane and use relative speed, according to surrounding traffic. Meanwhile, the second tier, also the highest paid package is the FSD system, whose price is set to increase. Under this tier, the user not only gets the facilities from the first tier but also other cool features such as 'Navigate on Autopilot' and 'Traffic and Stop Sign Control'. Another impressive feature included in FSD is the 'Smart summon' feature which allows a user to remotely access the car and call the car across a parking lot, without anyone getting inside the car. Read more: US: Nearly 400 crashes linked to self-driving, driver-assist technologies since last summer Musk papering over the faults? However, experts are wary that by making such demarcation, Musk is trying to paper over the faults of his default Autopilot system which has come under intense scrutiny in the last few weeks. As reported by WION, according to data made public by American safety regulators, automakers recorded roughly 400 crashes involving vehicles with automated driver-assist systems, which included 273 Teslas. Read more: Tesla cars with Autopilot register 273 crashes in US in less than year According to CNBC, Autopilot, "full self-driving," traffic-aware cruise control, and other driver-assist technologies that have some steering and speed control were all in use when Tesla's vehicles crashed. Meanwhile, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles has already accused Tesla of misleading the customers about the features stamped as Autopilot and FSD. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Elon Musk announces a 25% hike in Tesla's FSD driver assistance software

In what comes as a historic decision, the Government of India under its latest proposal is planning to rename the 23 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across the country in honour of freedom fighters, regional heroes, historical events, notable monuments of the area, or their distinct geographical identity.

In what comes as a historic decision, the Government of India under its latest proposal is planning to rename the 23 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across the country in honour of freedom fighters, regional heroes, historical events, notable monuments of the area, or their distinct geographical identity. Reportedly, the proposal has been discussed among the high-ranking officials of the Health Ministry. It is currently in the final stages of receiving approval. Once the proposal gets the nod, all 23 AIIMS, situated in different states of the country will be renamed. Currently, the institutes have a common, generic name, only differentiated by their location. Read more: 6-year-old brain dead girl saves 5 lives, becomes youngest organ donor at AIIMS Delhi The AIIMS hospitals have sent their suggestions to the ministry as well. It is believed that most of the institutes actively participated in the process by suggesting three-four names when asked by the Union health ministry. “The majority of the 23 AIIMS has submitted a list of names after the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare sought suggestions from them in this matter,’’ said an official related to the matter. Read more: Transplantation of organs from deceased COVID-19 patients is safe and possible. Here's how Over the years, AIIMS has become the go-to choice of patients looking to seek medical interventions. Even overseas patients prefer the services of AIIMS which is much cheaper and more efficient than most private hospitals around. Ever since the Narendra Modi government came to power in 2014, it has managed to get six new AIIMS viz. Patna, Raipur, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Jodhpur and Rishikesh fully functional. Not only do these institutes tend to the needy, but they also provide educational facilities to medical students. Reportedly, MBBS classes are active in 12 institutes that have been made operational in the last seven years. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Rishi Sunak is not dropping the towel in the PM race. In a change of strategy, he has dubbed himself as the 'underdog' and even released a video that portrayed him the same. Meanwhile Singapore on Sunday did away with the archaic colonial-era law that criminalised gay sex. In other news, Japanese PM&nbsp;Fumio Kishida has tested positive for coronavirus.&nbsp;

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As allies insisted he is still in a position to win, Rishi Sunak has positioned himself as the "underdog" in the race to become the next prime minister of UK. At the Tories' Friday hustings for the party's top job in Manchester, Sunak was introduced in a brand-new video montage that portrayed the former chancellor as an audacious outsider.

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Israeli spyware firm NSO group that manufactures the controversial Pegasus software has announced a change in the top hierarchy. Reportedly, the company's Chief Executive Officer Shalev Hulio has stepped down with immediate effect from his position on Sunday. Additionaly, the company is&nbsp;laying off 100 employees out of its workforce of 750.

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In what comes as a landmark moment in the history of Singapore, the country has decided to repeal an archaic law that criminalised gay sex. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made the announcement on Sunday during his annual policy address.&nbsp;

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The interior minister for Pakistan, Rana Sanaullah, stated on Sunday that the government was discussing whether to bring a new case against Imran Khan, the PTI chairman, for his "provocative speech" from the previous day or to add him to an existing case.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-missiles-pound-odesa-as-ukrainian-independence-day-draws-closer-508917">Russian missiles pound Odesa as Ukrainian Independence Day draws closer</a>

Russian missiles have hit Odesa, the Ukrainian port, overnight. Artillery shells have also rained down on a city close to Europe's biggest nuclear plant. The attacks have come as Ukraine heads towards celebrating its Independence Day on August 24. It will be Ukraine's 31st Independence Day.

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The Japanese Prime Minister developed a cough and slight fever on Saturday, before taking a PCR test, which returned positive.&nbsp;Kishida, 65, had to depart for a visit to Tunisia but the virus has forced him to recuperate at his official residence

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Russia President Vladimir Putin's ally Alexander Dugin's daughter Darya Dugina, 30, was killed in a car bomb attack near Moscow, reports said. Alexander was in a car behind Darya's vehicle when the explosion occurred. Darya Dugina's death was confirmed by the Russian news agency TASS. She was reportedly driving a Toyota land cruiser Prado when the explosion occurred.

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Demands are being raised in the United Kingdom to stop the sharing of confidential&nbsp;genetic data&nbsp;of over 500,000 Britons with&nbsp;China.&nbsp;Reportedly, under&nbsp;several hundred ongoing projects of the UK Biobank,&nbsp;researchers in China have&nbsp;been accessing 'detailed genetic information' and other health-related data of UK citizens.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;"I did this victory for my country, for all people, militaries who are defending the country. Thank you very, very much." said&nbsp;Oleksandr Usyk after defeating&nbsp;British boxer Anthony Joshua.

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On Friday, netizens started reporting suspicious posts containing death threats against BTS' Jimin and V on the fan community platform Weverse. Referring to the upcoming Busan concert, an anonymous person made threats to assassinate the popular South Korean singers and shared a picture of a gun. Screenshots of the death threats have been doing rounds on social media.

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Rishi Sunak is not dropping the towel in the PM race. In a change of strategy, he has dubbed himself as the 'underdog' and even released a video that portrayed him the same.

Rishi Sunak is not dropping the towel in the PM race. In a change of strategy, he has dubbed himself as the 'underdog' and even released a video that portrayed him the same. Meanwhile Singapore on Sunday did away with the archaic colonial-era law that criminalised gay sex. In other news, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has tested positive for coronavirus. Click the headlines to read more Underdog has nothing to lose, he fights for every inch: Rishi Sunak in campaign video As allies insisted he is still in a position to win, Rishi Sunak has positioned himself as the "underdog" in the race to become the next prime minister of UK. At the Tories' Friday hustings for the party's top job in Manchester, Sunak was introduced in a brand-new video montage that portrayed the former chancellor as an audacious outsider. Israel: NSO Group CEO steps down amid mounting legal actions for Pegasus Israeli spyware firm NSO group that manufactures the controversial Pegasus software has announced a change in the top hierarchy. Reportedly, the company's Chief Executive Officer Shalev Hulio has stepped down with immediate effect from his position on Sunday. Additionaly, the company is laying off 100 employees out of its workforce of 750. Singapore lifts ban on gay sex, repeals Section 377A, but upholds marriage ban In what comes as a landmark moment in the history of Singapore, the country has decided to repeal an archaic law that criminalised gay sex. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made the announcement on Sunday during his annual policy address. Pakistan govt warns Imran Khan, mulls filing case against him over 'threat speech' The interior minister for Pakistan, Rana Sanaullah, stated on Sunday that the government was discussing whether to bring a new case against Imran Khan, the PTI chairman, for his "provocative speech" from the previous day or to add him to an existing case. Russian missiles pound Odesa as Ukrainian Independence Day draws closer Russian missiles have hit Odesa, the Ukrainian port, overnight. Artillery shells have also rained down on a city close to Europe's biggest nuclear plant. The attacks have come as Ukraine heads towards celebrating its Independence Day on August 24. It will be Ukraine's 31st Independence Day. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tests positive for coronavirus ahead of an African trip The Japanese Prime Minister developed a cough and slight fever on Saturday, before taking a PCR test, which returned positive. Kishida, 65, had to depart for a visit to Tunisia but the virus has forced him to recuperate at his official residence Alexander Dugin's daughter killed in car bomb attack: Who is Darya Dugina? Russia President Vladimir Putin's ally Alexander Dugin's daughter Darya Dugina, 30, was killed in a car bomb attack near Moscow, reports said. Alexander was in a car behind Darya's vehicle when the explosion occurred. Darya Dugina's death was confirmed by the Russian news agency TASS. She was reportedly driving a Toyota land cruiser Prado when the explosion occurred. Experts urge UK to rethink its genetics data sharing policy with China Demands are being raised in the United Kingdom to stop the sharing of confidential genetic data of over 500,000 Britons with China. Reportedly, under several hundred ongoing projects of the UK Biobank, researchers in China have been accessing 'detailed genetic information' and other health-related data of UK citizens. This victory is for my country: Oleksandr Usyk pays tribute to Ukrainian military after beating Anthony Joshua "I did this victory for my country, for all people, militaries who are defending the country. Thank you very, very much." said Oleksandr Usyk after defeating British boxer Anthony Joshua. Netizens strongly react to anonymous death threats made against BTS' Jimin and V On Friday, netizens started reporting suspicious posts containing death threats against BTS' Jimin and V on the fan community platform Weverse. Referring to the upcoming Busan concert, an anonymous person made threats to assassinate the popular South Korean singers and shared a picture of a gun. Screenshots of the death threats have been doing rounds on social media. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Israeli spyware firm NSO group that manufactures the controversial Pegasus software has announced a change in the top hierarchy. Reportedly, the company's Chief Executive Officer Shalev Hulio has stepped down with immediate effect from his position on Sunday.

Israeli spyware firm NSO group that manufactures the controversial Pegasus software has announced a change in the top hierarchy. Reportedly, the company's Chief Executive Officer Shalev Hulio has stepped down with immediate effect from his position on Sunday. Additionally, the company is laying off 100 employees out of its workforce of 750. According to the company, Hulio will be replaced by Chief Operating Officer Yaron Shohat who will oversee the reorganisation of the company until a new successor is placed. Speaking about the company's flagship product after the announcement, Shohat said, "The company’s products remain in high demand with governments and law enforcement agencies because of its cutting-edge technology and proven ability to assist these customers in fighting crime and terror." It is pertinent to note that in March last year, Hulio had told his employees that he might be leaving the post soon. At the time, Hulio said that he would remain part of the firm but would recommend hiring a professional CEO with experience in managing public companies if NSO Group went public. However, Hulio stepped down the same year as the CEO, only to take the place again after two weeks as his replacement Isaac Benbenisti quit the company. Read more: NSO Group's chairman Asher Levi quits amid row over use of Pegasus spyware on Israeli citizens The Pegasus controversy The company has been wading in stormy waters, ever since its Pegasus spyware and its potent spying capabilities were revealed to the world. Forbidden Stories along with Amnesty International and a consortium of journalists from 17 news outlets across the world first exposed Pegasus and its use by various governments across the globe. As reported by WION, Pegasus infiltrates phones to vacuum up personal and location data and surreptitiously controls the smartphone’s microphones and cameras The company is also being sued by Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly targeting some 1,400 users of its encrypted messaging service WhatsApp with its spyware. Moreover, In November last year, Apple sued NSO, saying it violated US laws by breaking into the software installed on iPhones. Read more: Pegasus snooping: US blacklists spyware maker NSO Group for maliciously targetting journalists (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Israel: NSO Group CEO steps down amid mounting legal action over Pegasus sypware

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