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Bitcoin Aligo is a new crypto project that combines the intricacies of blockchain technologies with the creativity of modern businesses through gamification. With this unique blend, it promises to create a new and improved way to interact with decentralized finance.

Vibe Music has unveiled its new logo, Founded by Ketan Parekh and Virral Motanni, Vibe Music aims to bring a fresh perspective to the music industry. According to a statement, Vibe Music's goal is to be a source of innovation, offering a lively platform for both new and established artists. With a focus on variety, creativity, and quality, Vibe Music promises a unique musical experience. Apart from the logo launch, Vibe Music also released its new song, «Navkar Mantra.» Parekh, sharing his insights and love for music, said in a statement, «We see Vibe Music as a gathering place for talent, creativity, and new ideas. Our aim is to empower artists and connect them with fans all over the world. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey. Personally, I have always loved music and felt deeply connected to it. It's a passion that has driven me to support and promote the incredible talent we have in India. We believe that by fostering a supportive and innovative environment, we can help shape the future of music in India and beyond.»

According to ETFGI's monthly report, active ETFs gathered net inflows of $27.5bn in May alone, bringing the total value since January to $125.1bn globally. Debunking the passive myth: active engagement in ETFs At the end of May, there were 2,612 active ETFs with a total of 3,246 listings globally and $889bn worth of assets. In addition, there were 449 providers listed on 37 exchanges in 29 countries. Net inflows for active equity-focused ETFs reached $16.3bn in May, bringing the year-to-date total to $74.3bn, surpassing the $41bn reached in 2023 overall. Meanwhile, actively mana...

The legendary Blockchain Life 2024 will return for its 13th edition on October 22-23. As Dubai gains a reputation as a global crypto hub, the forum is set to be the central event of this year.

NEET-UG paper leak have found out how “handlers” operate in a tech savvy, shady realm of a nationwide exam racket, rooted in Bihar and Jharkhand. «The nine handlers arrested in the NEET-UG case so far six in Jharkhand and three in Bihar — are tech-savvy individuals who played a crucial role in orchestrating the leak of question papers, training examinees who paid for these to memorise the answers, and even escorting them to their respective centres,» a senior police officer said to TOI. The six arrested in Jharkhand were masquerading as labourers and were residing in a rented accommodation. The aim was to make sure the leaked papers reached the target while maintaining high secrecy and anonymity.

MPs from the Opposition INDIA bloc are expected to enter the Lok Sabha together on the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which will begin on Monday, sources said. According to sources, the opposition leaders will assemble where the statue of Mahatma Gandhi was placed earlier. They are also likely to carry a copy of the Constitution with them. The Congress MPs will also gather at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office in Parliament House this morning.

OBC category, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Sunday announced an increase in annual income limit for creamy layer from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. Saini was addressing a gathering at 'OBC Morcha Sarv Samaj Samrasta Sammelan' held in Gurugram. The move comes months before Haryana Assembly polls likely to be held in October. «With the key aim of ensuring the welfare of the OBC community in Haryana and providing substantial benefits to the youth in government jobs, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh today made a series of pivotal announcements,» an official statement said.

Jammu sector, it is emerging that there are around 35-40 foreign terrorists active in the area and operating in small teams, with two-three in each one of them. Sources in the security forces told that the assessment of the number of terrorists is based on the inputs received from the intelligence agencies along with forces operating on the ground. The foreign terrorists, who are suspected to be former Special Services Group members from the Pakistan Army, have been trying to revive terrorism in the Rajouri, Poonch, and Kathua sectors of the Jammu region for around three years, the sources said.

Asian shares are ending the week with a whimper after a recent rally to 26-month highs drew profit-taking, while the relentless strength in the U.S. dollar pushed the Japanese yen towards the intervention zone. Europe is set for a flat open, having bounced a day earlier as rate cuts there gathered pace. Both EUROSTOXX 50 futures and FTSE were little changed but S&P 500 futures rose 0.1% and Nasdaq futures gained 0.2%.

Arif Abubakar Shaikh, also known as Arif Bhaijaan, the brother-in-law of fugitive gangster Chhota Shakeel and an accused in a terror-funding case, passed away on Friday evening at Mumbai's J J Hospital. Shaikh, 61, a businessman, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with a case involving several members of the Dawood gang, including Dawood Ibrahim and Shakeel themselves.

Patna police about «four suspected criminals in an SUV headed to a safe house» on May 5, hours before the NEET-UG exam, led to the unravelling of a nationwide fraud network. This tip plunged the medical entrance test into controversy and created uncertainty for lakhs of aspirants. Following the tip, a team from Patna's Shastri Nagar police station intercepted four suspects. These suspects led them to a meeting place in Ram Krishna Nagar, where around 30 NEET-UG candidates had allegedly gathered to memorize leaked questions and answers. Authorities have since gathered dozens of names of medical aspirants and their «handlers».

N Biren Singh on Friday that Manipur is a top priority for the Modi government and that a solution to the ongoing crisis in the state will likely be achieved within the next 2-3 months. Manipur is battling ethnic strife for more than a year now. Talking to media persons in Imphal on Friday, Singh said that violence continues in some areas due to a lack of security personnel, but the situation is improving as security forces which were taken out of the state for general election duties have come back and have been redeployed in vulnerable areas. «Now, the situation will be better,» he added.

desire to make artificial intelligence, robots, mechanical tools and newer technology comes from the same source that made humans invent slavery. Machines are more efficient than slaves though. Machines do not talk back, fight back or have dreams. Slavery began not with the agricultural revolution, but even before when even hunters and foragers realised that they could outsource hard work. People could be blinded, rendered dependent, and thus forced to spend the rest of their lives doing repetitive chores like cleaning gathered fruit and nuts while the masters enjoyed the shade of trees. The word robot is traced to the Slavic word for forced labourers i.e., slaves. Slaves have existed in all parts of the world. Names have been different. Techniques to enslave been different. Some used threats of violence. Some told stories — God told you to follow the occupation of your father, nothing else, was the story told in Hindu scriptures. The gods created slavery for their own pleasure, said Mesopotamian mythology. Women have to serve women, said Biblical myths.

India lodged a «strong protest» with the Canadian High Commission in Delhi opposing the organisation of 'Citizen's Courts' by Khalistactivists in Canada. «We have strongly protested at the Canadian High Commission here. Such courts or gatherings are not helpful at all. We have strongly taken it up with them and asked them to take appropriate action in the matter,» said Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in response to ANI's question. Jaiswal emphasised India's stance against providing political space to extremist anti-India elements and those advocating violence.

Money Expo Indiawill feature leading Indian stockbrokers such as 5Paisa, Dhan, Fyers, ICICI Securities, and Mprofit, showcasing their groundbreaking broking services that are transforming the market.Money Expo, India's premier stock markets event, returns for its third edition, set to be the largest gathering of traders and investors in Mumbai. Scheduled for August 17-18, 2024, at the Jio World Convention Centre, this year's expo promises to be the largest event of its kind, welcoming over 15,000 attendees from more than 120 companies.This highly anticipated event underscores the importance of Asia as a hub for growth and innovation in the global digital asset ecosystem.

yoga as a powerful agent of global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on International Yoga Day on Friday while stressing that it has the potential to transform the economy of Jammu and Kashmir by attracting more tourists. Choosing the SKICC on the picturesque banks of the Dal Lake to lead the nation in celebrating the 10th International Yoga Day, the prime minister described yoga as not just knowledge but also a science. «When people talk about yoga, most of them think it is a spiritual journey as if it is to find Allah, Ishwar or God… Leave aside the spiritual journey which can happen any time later. For now, you can focus on personal development and yoga is part of that. »If you approach it that way, I am sure you will get a lot of benefits. Personal development leads to the benefit of society, which in turn leads to the benefit of humankind," he said while addressing a gathering at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre.

10th International Yoga Day at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. The PM performed various asanas along with other leaders present at the event. On the occasion, the Prime Minister addressed the gathering and participated in the Common Yoga Protocol session, highlighting Yoga's significance in nurturing physical, mental, and spiritual growth.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that it is the responsibility of every Kannadiga to protect the Kannada language, land and water and urged everyone in the state to learn the language. The Chief Minister said speaking the mother tongue should be a matter of pride. «Everyone must decide to speak in Kannada with those who live in Karnataka. A vow must be taken that no language other than Kannada is spoken. Kannadigas are generous. That is why there is an environment in Karnataka where even those who speak other languages can live without learning Kannada. The same situation cannot be seen in Tamil Nadu, Andhra, or Kerala states. They speak only in their mother tongue. We also have to speak in our mother tongue. That should make us proud,» Siddaramaiah said while addressing a public function in Bengaluru.

Visuals from the scene shared on social media showed students allegedly being dragged and shoved into buses by the police for detention. Police denied they manhandled anyone.

New, chilling details have emerged from the Renuka Swamy murder case. An autopsy report has revealed that the 33-year-old pharmacist was tortured brutally with electric shocks before being killed. According to an India Today report, there were several bruises on Renuka Swamy’s body. One of his ears was missing and his testicles were ruptured. He died due to «shock haemorrhage as a result of multiple blunt injuries,» stated the autopsy report. He was also beaten reportedly with wooden clubs.

Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has closed a probe into Worldcoin, the controversial crypto project suspended in the country last year.