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The Bitcoin Layer2 project BEVM has announced the completion of its seed round, and also a part of its Series A round, raising tens of million USD.

The cryptocurrency market portrays its volatility every now and then as it has now turned bearish after a great start in 2024. Investors turned towards smaller currencies like Shiba Inu and PEPE coin hoping for larger returns but are now confused about where to put their money. Shiba Inu and PEPE coin have both plunged by nearly 20% in the last week alone.

Chimpzee (CHMPZ) has garnered extensive praise within the cryptocurrency community, and recent notable advancements have further fueled excitement for this environmentally conscious initiative. Such acknowledgment is rightfully earned, given the passionate backing from the CHMPZ community in its mission to create a beneficial global influence.

U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons after nearly three years of trying to tackle mounting humanitarian crises in Ukraine, Gaza and Africa, the United Nations announced Monday. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Griffiths «for his tremendous leadership and service to the United Nations and the humanitarian community in advocating for people affected by crises and mobilizing resources to address their needs,» U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said.

Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies. While Sanghvi is known for being the first woman engineer at Facebook, Agarwal was chief technology officer at file-sharing company Dropbox till 2018. Sanghvi went on to launch South Park Commons (SPC), named after a San Francisco neighbourhood, in 2016 as a collective of engineers, founders and researchers. Since then, SPC has grown from being a learning group to a platform that has raised two funds to back entrepreneurs with very early stage ideas. Having expanded to New York, SPC is now eyeing India even as it is in the process of launching its third fund. Sanghvi and Agarwal spoke to Samidha Sharma and detailed their plans for India with Flipkart cofounder Binny Bansal. Edited excerpts:

At the Juno Awards in Halifax on Sunday night, Calgary-raised pop duo Tegan and Sara received a standing ovation after speaking out against policies Alberta’s government is proposing that would affect transgender youth.

According to reports by CoinMarketCap and DEX Screener, on March 15, the trading volume on Solana’s blockchain reached its highest level in over two years. Memecoins like SLERF, Pepe coin, BEFE  and Shiba Inu experienced significant trading volumes on DEXs. 

In the rapidly evolving world of Solana Meme Coins, a new star is rising, Donk.Meme, inspired by the ever-talkative Donkey from Shrek, has launched its presale, quickly becoming the talk of the town.

The crypto market gave a lot of hope to investors with one of the biggest bull runs in the last month. Tokens like Shiba In and PEPE coin rose by 20 to 30% in a few weeks. But, the last week had been detrimental for the investors. The bull market turned bearish and every currency came to fall. Shiba Inu and PEPE coin had similar fates and the spike turned to decline. But would you be surprised if someone told you that Bitgert’s BRISE coin kept rising even while Shiba Inu and PEPE coin were falling?

Scorpion Casino’s presale has already been a resounding success, drawing attention from investors worldwide. With nearly $8 million raised and the presale’s conclusion on the horizon, the platform has introduced a staggering $250,000 giveaway, further amplifying the excitement and attracting more investors to this already thriving presale.

Exceeding initial forecasts, the significant influx of investment not only surpassed expectations but also highlighted the burgeoning appetite within the crypto community for speculative ventures.

NuggetRush (NUGX) has rapidly gained popularity as an NFT project, offering high-value rewards, unique gaming experiences, and opportunities for team collaborations. On the other hand, Starknet (STRK) recently launched an experts’ committee to enhance its gaming initiatives.

GTA 6 trailer 2 footage remains unrevealed, the Reddit user offered an exhaustive breakdown, meticulously analyzing the supposed content frame by frame. However, skepticism prevails within the community, with doubts surrounding the credibility of these assertions, as reported by Sportskeeda. This leak follows closely on the heels of a recent false alarm concerning a GTA 6 audio leak, contributing to the prevailing skepticism surrounding leaks associated with the highly anticipated game.

Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said the slogans 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Jai Hind' were first raised by two Muslims and asked whether the Sangh Parivar would be ready to abandon them. Reaching out to the minority community in this Muslim-dominated north Kerala district, the veteran CPI(M) leader said Muslim rulers, cultural icons and officials had played a significant role in the country's history and independence movement. Drawing examples from history to prove his point, Vijayan said a Muslim man named Azimullah Khan had coined the slogan 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced the establishment of a 300-tonne-per-day solid waste to steam plant in Ahmedabad, operating under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The plant, to be constructed by Surat-based Steamhouse India on a 5-acre plot at the Pirana Waste dumping site, is set to significantly reduce environmental pollution by decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. Ahmedabad, the seventh largest metropolis in India, produces approximately 4,000 metric tonnes of solid waste daily. The shift towards sustainable waste management is crucial due to the adverse effects of organic waste decomposition in landfills, which release harmful greenhouse gases contributing to climate change, and the health hazards posed by toxic substances from various waste types to nearby communities, a spokesperson from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation explained. Utilizing waste to steam (WTS) technology, the project aims to establish a circular economy by utilizing Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). This German technology, making its debut in India, offers numerous benefits, including reduced environmental impact, low operational costs, and efficient resource utilization. Additionally, the project is anticipated to provide a more cost-effective solution for steam generation, with capital expenditure projected to be 70 percent lower compared to conventional waste to energy plants, according to the AMC.

Bamboo farming is on the rise in Uganda, where the hardy and fast-growing crop is seen by the government as having real growth potential

Kentucky lawmakers have wrapped up work on a bill meant to help attract nuclear energy projects to a state where coal has been king for generations

In recent years, India has risen to a position where it boasts the world's largest overseas diaspora, comprising approximately 32 million NRIs and OCIs. Among the diverse Indian NRI community, the Gulf countries remain the most concentrated, followed by countries like Singapore, the US, Canada, and the UK. As a significant number of NRIs move abroad in pursuit of better job opportunities and education, it's crucial to understand that they are taxed in India based on income generated within the country.

trade agreements (FTAs) with the UK and Oman are expected to figure in the commerce ministry's 100-day agenda roadmap for the new government, an official said. The ministry will also focus on issues pertaining to the exporting community with a view to promoting the country's outbound shipments. Further talks between India and Australia to expand the scope of existing economic cooperation and trade agreement (ECTA) for a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement (CECA) are also progressing at a healthy rate. The exercise assumes significance as while chairing a Cabinet meeting on March 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the ministers to meet secretaries and other officials of their respective ministries to discuss how the agenda for the first 100 days and the next five years can be better implemented.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the enduringly positive relationship between India and Russia, highlighting that both nations have consistently prioritized each other's interests. “I will ask myself...Has Russia helped us or harmed us?...

Noted archaeologist KK Muhammed on Sunday claimed the contentious Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district was a Saraswati temple and later converted into an Islamic place of worship. He stressed that Hindus and Muslims should abide by the court's decision and honour the Places of Worship Act, 1991, apart from sitting together to iron out differences over such places. Muslims should also respect the sentiments of Hindus over Mathura and Kashi, he said. Following directives from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is carrying out the survey of the disputed Bhojshala complex in MP's tribal-dominated district.