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Bikram Majithia (File photo) CHANDIGARH: Refusing bail to Shiromani Akali Dal veteran Bikram Singh Majithia in a disproportionate assets case, Punjab and Haryana HC said material unearthed so far indicates “serious economic offences” and his release may hamper the probe.“Majithia is one of the prominent political figures of the state… In case he is released…
A new textile inspired by one of nature’s most visually striking birds is reshaping how scientists and designers think about colour, light and material engineering. Researchers at Cornell University have created what is currently recognised as the darkest fabric ever developed, a textile that absorbs almost all visible light and retains its depth of colour…
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greet each other at the Palam Air Base in New Delhi (AP photo) NEW DELHI: India and Russia on Thursday agreed to further enhance their expansive defence partnership, including through collaboration in niche military technologies and stronger defence-industrial cooperation, which is likely to see Moscow…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has for the first time authorized spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated futures exchanges, opening a new chapter in U.S. oversight of digital assets and providing investors with a safer, domestic alternative to offshore platforms. Summary The CFTC has authorized spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated U.S. futures exchanges…
PM Modi with Russia’s Putin NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi for the bilateral summit triggered a massive security build-up on Thursday, turning critical zones of the capital into a multilayered defensive perimeter. Sources said the protocols in place during G20 summit-2023 have been replicated to ensure safety of the dignitaries.Central…
BENGALURU: At India Blockchain Week in Bengaluru on Monday, Rahul Sanskrityayan, Specialist Consultant for Blockchain at NPCI, said the Reserve Bank of India’s programmable central bank digital currency (CBDC) is already live with participating banks and is being used by the government for targeted subsidy transfers.Sanskrityayan said programmable CBDC allows funds to be restricted for…
21Shares has launched the first leveraged exchange-traded fund linked to the Sui blockchain project, the company announced, with the 2x Leveraged SUI ETF now trading on the Nasdaq following approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Summary The SEC approval marks an expansion of cryptocurrency-related investment products available on traditional U.S. exchanges The new…
Two brothers from Virginia, Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, were arrested for allegedly conspiring to destroy databases belonging to a US federal government contractor. They were indicted on November 13 for deleting and tampering with sensitive government information, according to US Department of Justice.According to court documents, after losing their jobs, the brothers allegedly sought to…
Cancers don’t always announce themselves with dramatic symptoms; often they begin as quiet, persistent changes that many dismiss. Recent research shows that awareness and timely evaluation of such “minor” symptoms can make a difference. The challenge is that these early signs are often vague, intermittent, or resemble common benign issues, they tend to be ignored….
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan HC has held that two consenting adults have the right to be in a live-in relationship even if they have not attained legal age for marriage. The legal marriageable age for women in India is 18 years, and for men, 21. At 18, men and women are considered adults.. Justice Anoop Dhand…
