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Thursday, January 11, 2024 – Eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs have been approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and start trading today.

Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar on Wednesday condemned the recent attacks on Hindu temples in the US, saying such incidents should not be tolerated. «We should not tolerate any kind of phobia, Hindu phobia. The religions are about love, helping each other and doing good things for each other. And these attacks on Hindu temples--I strongly condemn them and we must not tolerate that. I serve on the Homeland Security Committee and I am speaking with my committee members about helping religious organisations do better ability. Provide them the funds and resources they need to protect the religious organisations and help them fight any kind of Hindu phobia, any kind of hatred that we see,» Thanedar said.

BabyBus, US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner Brendan Carr told ET. The chief of FCC – an independent agency of the US government that regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable across the nation – also said he found the work India is doing to provide access to the internet and telecommunication services to every citizen “very admirable”.

Aster DM Healthcare's resolutions seeking shareholder approval for the $1 billion deal involving the sale of its business in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region to Alpha GCC Holdings, an entity partly held by promoters. Aster DM has proposed two resolutions — the sale of its GCC business to Alpha GCC, a related party transaction, and the sale of subsidiary Affinity Holdings to Alpha GCC. The e-voting, which began on December 24, will end on January 24. Aster DM Healthcare has put forth a proposal to segregate its India and GCC segments through the divestment of ownership in its subsidiary, Affinity Holdings, responsible for operations in the GCC region.

UAE-India Business Summit, held under the theme of “Two Nations, One Vision”, took place on the side-lines of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. The event marked an important milestone in the UAE-India economic partnership, with the unveiling of a range of new initiatives aimed at further bolstering the strategic bilateral partnership. Among the key outcomes of the Summit, the ceremonial launch of the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) took place in the presence of Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Piyush Goyal, the Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles. Among its objectives, the UICC will encourage close partnerships and tangible cooperation across all levels of the UAE and Indian business communities, with a strong emphasis on critical industries such as start-ups, women entrepreneurs, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and the services sectors.

Health Minister Mark Holland reiterated on Wednesday that there is “no way” Florida, or any other foreign jurisdiction, will be allowed to threaten Canada’s drug supply.

₹58.6 trillion. This increased to ₹157.4 trillion by 2022-23. That’s an addition of ₹98.9 trillion to the debt stock.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reluctantly approved the first exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin Wednesday, saying it is still deeply skeptical about cryptocurrencies and that the SEC “did not approve or endorse bitcoin” in its decision.

For advisors who want to reap the benefits of SEC’srevamped marketing rule, Vidiance is offering a solution.

The SEC has approved 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, the government agency said on Wednesday. The news comes one day after the SEC's X, formerly Twitter, account was hacked, announcing the same news.

'The Claman Countdown' panelists John Lynch and Sheila Kahyaoglu react to an Alaska Airlines Boeing plane's mid-flight door blowout.

Venturing into the stock market for the first time is an exciting but often nerve-wracking experience. With the convenience of Demat accounts for digital trading, new investors have easy access to the world of stocks. However, avoiding common pitfalls is crucial for a successful investment journey. Here's a guide on mistakes to steer clear of in your first stock investment with a Demat account.

NFL playoff will start from this weekend and Kansas City Chiefs will play Miami Dolphins on Saturday. However, if any City Chiefs fan doesn't have Peacock subscriptions, then the game will be missed. City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu has stepped in. The 26-year-old NFL star is extending an offer to provide certain City Chiefs fans with complimentary memberships to the streaming service.

The IRS is still too slow to process amended tax returns, answer taxpayer phone calls and resolve identity theft cases, according to an independent watchdog within the agency

The Securities and Exchange Commissions says a post on X announcing that the agency had approved exchange-traded funds holding bitcoin was “unauthorized,” and that the agency’s account was hacked

Walmart has unveiled plans to dive further into the world of artificial intelligence — and drones — to improve its customers’ shopping experiences

Japan’s nuclear safety regulators have told the operator of a nuclear power plant in the area hit by a powerful New Year's Day quake to study its potential impact

Meta says it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers’ accounts on Instagram and Facebook

Hong Kong is poised to set a global precedent in the cryptocurrency sector by introducing comprehensive regulations for stablecoin issuers. This development, encompassed in a public consultation from December 27, 2023, to February 29, 2024, marks a significant step in the region's approach to digital assets.

Congress said on Wednesday that it was determined to begin its Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur after it was denied permission to flag off the yatra from Palace Grounds in Imphal. Manipur PCC chief K Meghachandra, who termed the government's response «very unfortunate», said they have changed their venue to a private place at Khongjom in Thoubal district.

BJP has decided to take care of pilgrims reaching Ayodhya for two months, starting January 25. The decision was taken at a meeting of senior BJP leaders in Ayodhya on Wednesday. BJP general secretary (organisation) BL Santosh, BJP general secretaries Tarun Chug, Sunil Bansal and Vinod Tawde, UP BJP chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary and state BJP general secretary (organisation) Dharampal Singh were present at the meeting. BJP state units have been inviting people to visit Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.