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Crypto investors are eagerly awaiting an imminent ruling from the SEC that will likely approve the trading of a spot bitcoin ETF, more than a decade after initial attempts were rejected. 

Indian navy commandos have safely evacuated 21 crew members from a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier involved in a hijacking attempt in the Arabian Sea

RBC Wealth Management has added a five-member team that oversaw $610 million in client assets at Truist, the firm announced Friday.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted approval to the Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC) to launch the cNGN stablecoin in its regulatory sandbox. 

Ayodhya land dispute case, Iqbal Ansari on Friday received an invitation to the 'Pranpratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple, scheduled for January 22. RSS workers, on behalf of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, handed him the invitation card on Friday. «I am happy that the idol of Lord Ram is going to be installed… Ayodhya is the land of Hindu-Muslim-Sikh-Christian harmony and it will always remain intact,» Iqbal Ansari told ANI. «The Supreme Court gave a verdict and Muslims across the country respected it. There was no protest or demonstration anywhere.

securitization market grew 20% on year to touch Rs. 1.4 lakh crore in the first nine months of this fiscal and vehicle loans had the biggest share among asset classes of 41%, up from 32%, said Crisil ratings. Pass through certificates (PTCs) accounted for 54% of the overall volume and direct assignment (DAs) comprised the rest.

Investing.com -- Shipping giant Maersk (CSE:MAERSKb) has said it would divert its vessels away from the Red Sea region for the «foreseeable future» in response to «significantly elevated» security risks posed by recent attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis.

collateral damage in the Israel-Hamas conflict has been of devastation, and the multilateral institutions have failed to deliver what they were set up to do, felt noted international affairs experts at a forum organised recently. The forum was addressed by distinguished international law expert Dr. Robert Goldman and Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar, India’s former envoy to Sweden and Kazakhstan. Dr. Eric Lob, Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations, Florida International University; and Dr. Ziv Bohrer, Senior Lecturer at Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Law.

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₹15,440 was auctioned by the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Authority (SAFEMA) at ₹2 crore on Friday. Notably, this was the smallest plot of the four properties belonging to his family members. These four properties are located at Mumbke village in Khed tehsil of coastal Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra.

Suzlon Energy witnessed a surge of over 4.4 percent on January 5 to ₹40.60 per share on NSE, propelled by the company securing a new contract for the development of a 225-MW wind power project from Everrenew Energy Private Ltd. The project entails the installation of 75 wind turbine generators (WTGs) featuring a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower, each boasting a rated capacity of 3 MW.

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mutual funds, fixed deposits, and debt funds, offers a promising avenue for wealth creation. This article explores the specifics of mutual fund (MF) investments in India for NRIs, highlighting the regulatory framework and the necessary steps to make informed decisions. For NRIs eyeing the Indian mutual fund market, the initial step involves setting up either a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) or a Non-Resident External (NRE) bank account with an Indian bank.

₹1.5 lakh to taxpayers for investing in various specific instruments and expenses like PPF, life insurance, ELSS, National Savings Certificate, etc. Experts believe there is an urgent need for a different tax exemption category for term insurance. “We have been asking the government to introduce a separate tax deduction limit for life insurance for the last 5 to 6 years but nothing has happened.

BJP on Friday came down heavily on the Trinamool Congress over an incident of attack on Enforcement Directorate officials in West Bengal, saying the continuance of the party's government under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is a threat to national security. The ED officers were assaulted and their vehicles damaged allegedly by supporters of TMC leader Sheikh Sajahan when they tried to raid his residence in North 24 Parganas district this morning in connection with a probe into the ration distribution scam.

retirement planning. Although not an absolute assurance, it establishes a distinct goal to strive for, offering a tangible benchmark and imparting a sense of the financial stability required for a retirement characterised by comfort. Crafting your retirement fund involves more than just ensuring financial survival; it revolves around securing the freedom to pursue your passions and lead a gratifying life during retirement.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has recently confronted allegations by Senator Elizabeth Warren regarding the employment of former government officials. Warren's claims suggest that these hires may hinder the progress of digital asset regulations. Coinbase, represented by Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad, has fervently denied these allegations.

Rahul Gandhi , AICC general secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal in attendance. The Congress leader met members of the party’s five-member national alliance committee, and hinted at the willingness to contest from lesser number of seats than it did during the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Indian Express reported. According to the report, amid much anticipation about seat-sharing by opposition INDIA bloc parties, the Congress has asked members to begin seat-sharing talks with other parties immediately.

(This story originally appeared in on Jan 05, 2024)

MoU) between the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Guyana, on cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector. According to an official release, the proposed agreement covers the complete value chain of hydrocarbon sector including the sourcing of crude oil from Guyana, the participation of Indian companies in Exploration and Production (E&P) sector of Guyana, cooperation in the areas of crude oil refining, capacity building, strengthening bilateral trade, collaboration in natural gas sector, collaboration in developing regulatory policy frameworks in oil and gas sector in Guyana. Also, it will include cooperation in the area of clean energy, including biofuels as well as the renewables sector, including solar energy. The MoU with Guyana will strengthen bilateral trade, foster investment in each other countries and help diversify the source of crude oil, thus augmenting the energy and supply security of the country. The agreement shall enter into force on the date of its signature, remain in force for a period of five years and be automatically renewed thereafter on a quinquennium basis unless either party gives the other party written notice three months in advance of its intention to terminate this understanding. In recent times, Guyana has gained significant salience in the oil and gas sector, becoming the world's newest oil producer. The new discoveries of 11.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent amount to 18 per cent of total global oil and gas discoveries and 32 per cent of discovered oil. As per OPEC World Oil Outlook 2022, Guyana is projected to see a significant ramp-up in production, with liquids supply growing from 0.1 million barrel per day in 2021 to 0.9 mb/d in

accused persons arrested in connection with the Parliament security breach on Friday gave their consent before a court here to conduct their polygraph test. Additional Sessions Judge Hardeeep Kaur also extended the police custody of all the accused persons — Manoranjan D, Sagar Sharma, Amol Dhanraj Shinde, Neelam Azad, Lalit Jha and Mahesh Kumawat — by eight days.