Cryptocurrencies have surged since the November 5 US election as traders bet that President-elect Trump’s promised support for digital assets would lead to a less restrictive regulatory regime. Bitcoin hit a record high above $94,000 on reports that Donald Trump’s social media company is in talks to buy crypto trading firm Bakt, adding to hopes … Read more
During July-September 2024, there was an improvement in employment metrics for both sexes. (Representative image/file) According to the latest government data, India’s unemployment rate (UR) in urban areas fell to a historic low of 6.4% for persons aged 15 years and above during the July-September 2024 quarter. This represents a significant improvement from 6.6% in … Read more
Islamabad: Terrorist incidents have increased in recent times in Pakistan. Now, to curb terrorism, Pakistan has decided to launch a massive operation against terrorists in the southwestern province of Balochistan. The Federal Supreme Committee for National Action Planning, which functions under the government, approved a massive military operation on Tuesday, it said in a statement. … Read more
While affordable housing is an important part of addressing Mumbai’s growing population, it cannot be seen as a stand-alone solution. (Representative Image) Mumbai, the financial capital of India, ranks among the most densely populated cities in the world. The city’s rapid urbanization and economic opportunities have attracted millions of people, resulting in a significant increase … Read more
RBI plays a major role in currency management in India as outlined in various sections of the Reserve Bank of India Act. A symbol of faith and economic power, the Indian rupee is not only a medium of exchange but also a marvel of sophisticated craftsmanship. While they appear to be ordinary paper, Indian currency … Read more
Kiev: The war between Russia and Ukraine continues. Ukraine has attacked Russia with American missiles. After this attack on Ukraine, Russia is furious and it is believed that a major attack may be launched by Russia. Meanwhile, the US embassy in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev said it had received an important warning about the … Read more
Icra said the decline in Q2 will be due to factors such as heavy rains and weak corporate margins. India’s real GDP growth is likely to fall to 6.5 percent for the September quarter due to heavy rains and weak corporate performance, domestic rating agency Icra said on Wednesday. However, the agency maintained its FY25 … Read more
Jeevan Pravan, also known as Digital Life Certificate, is a biometric-based digital service designed to simplify the pension verification process for pensioners. The service is available to pensioners of Central and State Governments as well as other government bodies, allowing them to submit their life certificates online, anytime and anywhere. Earlier, pensioners had to visit … Read more
ICICI Bank has announced a revised reward points system for its credit cards with effect from November 15, along with several other changes. The bank has revamped its credit card portfolio for the second time this year. The new terms include limiting rewards for utility, insurance and grocery spending, introducing add-on fees for additional cardholders. … Read more
