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09.07 / 19:21

BJP is focusing on other backward classes (OBC) in Telangana ahead of the assembly elections, pinning its hopes on the largest community in the state which accounts for 54% of its population. "OBCs voted for the BRS in the last election.

08.07 / 07:15

Action National Bengal under TMC known for crimes, anti-national activities, appeasement: BJP

BJP on Saturday attacked the TMC government in West Bengal, alleging that the state under its rule has become a tragic example of violence in democracy. Hitting out at the TMC over violence during the panchayat elections, BJP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member Sudhanshu Trivedi told reporters that the state used to be a centre of art, culture and science. Now, it is known for «crimes, anti-national activities and dangerous appeasement».

13.12 / 13:23

business cryptocurrency economy Government gets Rs 60.46 crore tax from TDS on virtual digital assets

The government on Tuesday said an amount of Rs 60.46 crore has been received in tax from entities for transactions in virtual digital assets (VDAs), including cryptocurrencies, since the introduction of TDS provisions in July.

07.04 / 08:33

Dogecoin Ethereum solana avalanche Top cryptocurrency prices today: Solana, Ethereum, Avalanche drops 7%; Dogecoin rises 7%

However, crypto trading has gained its mojo back with volumes holding around $100 billion level despite the cautious stance and economic uncertainty inflamed by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Barring Dogecoin and Terra, none of the altcoins were holding gains. The largest memecoin, Dogecoin, rallied 7 per cent, whereas Avalanche posted an equal fall. Ethereum, Solana and Cardano dropped 5 per cent each.

12.02 / 08:39

crypto tax union budget cryptocurrency tax It is our sovereign right to tax cryptos: FM Sitharaman

In a reply to a query from Chhaya Verma, a Rajya Sabha member from Chhattisgarh, she clarified that if there is a gain from crypto transactions, the government has the right to tax them, but does not necessarily make them legal or illegal. Banning or not banning crypto assets will depend on the inputs given by consultants, Sitharaman said in the upper house of Parliament.

11.02 / 10:15

Blockchain cryptocurrency Digital NOT Not Doing Anything To Legalise Or Ban Crypto At This Stage: Nirmala Sitharaman

"We have only taxed the profit emanating from the crypto transactions," Nirmala Sitharaman said.

04.12 / 05:51

cryptocurrency Gaming Tech Govt must regulate online gaming industry: Sushil Kumar Modi

Voicing concern over children getting addicted to mobile games, Rajya Sabha member and senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Friday demanded that the government should regulate the online gaming industry and impose a uniform tax on it. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, he said these online games have now given way to gambling and betting.

01.12 / 07:33

Blockchain Provident Platform Assurant No proposal to merge public sector general insurance companies: MoS Karad

The government on Tuesday said there is no proposal as of now to merge public sector general insurance companies. There are four general insurance companies — New India Assurance Company, National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), United India Insurance Company Limited (UIICL) and Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL).

30.11 / 10:49

cryptocurrency Govt to introduce new crypto bill in Parliament after Cabinet approval

The government will introduce a new crypto bill in Parliament after Cabinet approval, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said on November 30. She said that regulation of NFTs is also being discussed by the Centre.

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