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The National Banking and Securities Commission of Honduras (CNBS) has passed a resolution prohibiting the country’s financial institutions from engaging in cryptocurrency-related activities.

Hindustan Times quotes police as saying on Saturday. The police added that they have arrested 50-odd suspects in Darbhanga alone. Earlier on Friday, a clash broke out between two communities in Darbhanga's Bahera market.

ANI, “...I can't say on Kamal Nath, but some leaders looking for a greener posture, they are leaving the Congress party. That doesn't make any change. Millions of workers are strongly behind the Congress party...

Chandrayaan-4 mission and was involved in developing a 'novel design' and 'high-end technology' in this connection, a top official said on Saturday. After successfully launching the Chandrayaan-3 rocket on the south pole of the Moon in August 2023, ISRO has drawn up a more «complex» mission of bringing back the soil from the surface of the Moon to the Earth. On Saturday, after the successful launch of GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS satellite, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said the Bengaluru-headquartered space agency wanted to send Chandrayaan 4, 5, 6 and 7 missions, in future, following the success of Chandrayaan-3 mission. «We are working on what Chandrayaan-4 spacecraft should contain. The first question is what Chandrayaan-4 should be having (as the payload).; this is the question we are asking,» Somanath said.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday here said the poll panel will act in accordance with the directives of the Supreme Court regarding the electoral bonds scheme. Speaking to reporters, Kumar said the commission always works on the basis of transparency in information flow and involvement. «In its affidavit to the top court, the commission said it is in favour of transparency and when the order is issued, it will take action as directed by the SC,» Kumar said. To a question related to a case pending in the SC on conducting elections without EVMs, the chief election commissioner said, «Let the decision come...if required, changes will be made as per the court's direction.»

Isro) on Saturday successfully launched INSAT-3DS, a weather monitoring and disaster warning satellite. The satellite was launched atop the GSLV-F14 rocket from Sriharikota. It will observe various atmospheric parameters and provide information related to the weather and the climate, the space agency said.

Quiver Quantitative — In a new disclosure filed today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville reported the sale of $1,001 — $15,000 of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) Common Stock, in a trade that took place on January 03. Since that trade was made, the stock has fallen approximately 5.74%.

Foreign institutions remain bullish on the Indian real estate sector due to its promising long-term growth prospects. Political initiatives such as increasing investments in smart cities and ongoing regulatory reforms like RERA have enhanced the sector’s attractiveness to foreign investors, says Vishal Raheja, Founder & MD, InvestoXpert.com.

NDTV on Saturday. The comments came amid speculation about the former Madhya Pradesh Congress chief ditching the Congress and switching to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to the report, Kamal Nath conveyed his “unhappiness to the Congress leadership".

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari on Saturday recalled how former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had described Kamal Nath as her «third son» as he dismissed the speculation that the party veteran may jump the ship to join the BJP. Nath's colleague in the party and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh also rubbished the rumours and dubbed them a "media creation". «Can you dream of the third son of Indiraji (Gandhi) joining the BJP? » Patwari told reporters. He said Nath stood behind the Congress like a rock during the bad patch when the government led by him was toppled by Jyotiraditya Scindia after joining the BJP in March 2020.

GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS Mission: The vehicle has successfully placed the satellite into the intended geosynchronous transfer orbit," the ISRO tweeted. The INSAT-3DS Satellite is a follow-on mission of Third Generation Meteorological Satellite from Geostationary Orbit. This is the second mission for the ISRO in 2024 after the successful launch of PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT mission on January 1.

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Goldman Sachs equity strategists raised their year-end S&P 500 index target to 5200 from 5100, indicating a 4% potential upside from current levels.

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Hindustan in an interview on Saturday. Amit Nagpal was among eight former Indian Navy officers who returned to India from Qatar on February 12. This was nearly three-and-half months after a Qatari court handed them a death sentence that was subsequently commuted to varying jail terms.

Kamal Nath said. The noise around Kamal Nath joining BJP became louder after Kamal Nath's former media advisor Narendra Saluja posted his picture with his son Nakul Nath and captioned it as “Jai Shri Ram." Meanwhile, Nakul Nath, who is a sitting MP from Chhindwara removed Congress from his bio on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The development may come as another setback to the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls 2024.

Congress president Ajay Rai on Saturday said that the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat «will remain with Gandhi family.» During an interaction with the media, the state president said, «The people of Raebareli have deep connections with the Gandhi family going across generations. The seat is of the Gandhi family and will remain with the Gandhi family.» When asked about who from the Gandhi family will contest from there, Rai said, «This definitely will be decided by them (Gandhi family).» Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who had represented the seat since 2004, on Thursday informed voters of Rae Bareli that she will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls due to health and age issues.

Navigating the decision between investing in mutual funds and prepaying a home loan requires careful consideration of various factors, including financial goals, risk tolerance, and prevailing economic conditions. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, understanding the merits and drawbacks of each option can help you make an informed decision that aligns with your circumstances.

Firms, individuals and others  who have made donations to political parties through electoral bonds in FY24 would still be able to claim benefits of 100% tax deduction while filing their returns before July 31, 2024, according to an official.

MCX Gold and Silver trading, understanding price patterns is crucial for informed decision-making. Three prominent patterns — heads & shoulders, double tops and double bottoms — offer valuable insights into potential price movements, aiding traders in navigating the dynamic precious metals market. Head & Shoulders The head & shoulders pattern typically signals a trend reversal from bullish to bearish. It consists of three peaks—the left shoulder, head, and right shoulder—where the central peak (head) is higher than the two shoulders. Traders can use this pattern to anticipate a downward price movement following the completion of the right shoulder.

In a move that could significantly impact insurance consumers in India, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed to extend the free-look period from 15 days to 30 days. This proposed rule aims to provide policyholders with more time to review their insurance policies thoroughly before committing to them. But what exactly is the free-look period, and how is this extension going to impact consumers?