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Bitcoin price holds above $52,000, marking nearly a 1% rise on Wednesday, sets the stage for a notable journey ahead. This surge comes on the heels of the U.S.’s nod to Bitcoin ETFs by financial behemoths Fidelity and BlackRock, propelling Bitcoin’s market valuation back to the $1 trillion mark.

«ISRO has accomplished a major milestone in the human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine that powers the cryogenic stage of the human-rated LVM3 launch vehicle for Gaganyaan missions, with the completion of the final round of ground qualification tests on February 13, 2024,» said ISRO in its official statement. ISRO has informed that the final test was the seventh of a series of vacuum ignition tests carried out at the High Altitude Test Facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, to simulate the flight conditions.

Also Read | Rahul Gandhi's ‘Nyay Yatra’ to be paused, Congress leader to appear before civil court in Sultanpur on Tuesday Addressing a separate event, Sarma lambasted Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of lacking substance and peddling "lies." He criticised Gandhi for criticising Modi while using infrastructure built by his government and questioned his tour's motives. The BJP echoed Sarma's views, predicting nationwide losses for Congress due to the Yatra.

Mookmati. Through his works, he gave a voice to the downtrodden. In the domain of healthcare too, his contributions were transformative.

Jungle Ventures on Tuesday said it invested $20 million in Walko Food, an ice-cream brand and quick-service restaurant company. The investment is in line with a broader trend that the food-linked startup ecosystem is witnessing. The Singapore-based venture capital firm is focussed on companies in the early growth stage in India and Southeast Asia. This is its second investment in Walko Food in less than 12 months.

edtech platforms move towards deploying artificial intelligence tools to enhance offerings, a clear divide has emerged within various segments of the industry. While higher education and upskilling startups are anticipating greater benefits from the technology, those servicing schools and students on a large scale may run into some headwinds, founders and executives at edtech companies told ET.

Trisha Goddard, former Dancing on Ice contestant has disclosed that she has been diagnosed with untreatable breast cancer. At the time of an interview in Hello magazine, the TV presenter made the explanation that she had got the news nearly 19 months ago, however currently has decided to speak out since she does not wish to be lying about her disease any longer. Goddard said she could not keep on lying and continue concocting stories. She further continued that it reaches a stage after a year and a half when secret keeping is more of a load than anything else. She also shared that she is anxious and it requires to be done.

Amazon is launching a new vertical featuring low-priced, unbranded fashion and lifestyle products, people aware of the matter said. The US ecommerce giant is looking to aggressively woo the Indian value customer, as demand for mass market products tapers and its own growth loses pace. Amazon Bazaar has begun onboarding sellers and is asking them to list unbranded products — including apparel, watches, shoes, jewellery and luggage — priced below Rs 600. ET has reviewed the company’s communication to merchants.

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One Piece manga's Egghead Island chaos intensifies as the Giant Pirates wreak havoc. Luffy confronts a hateful elder, Usopp reunites with old friends, and Zoro battles Lucci. Chapter 1108 promises more intense action as the arc heads toward its climax. The current One Piece manga arc sees Egghead Island in turmoil as the Giant Pirates arrive, decimate Marine battleships, and prepare for the Buster Call. Luffy resolves one issue by dealing with a hateful elder, spurred on by witnessing Vegapunk in a precarious state. Meanwhile, Usopp's emotional reunion with Dorry and Brogy brings tears to his eyes, and Zoro's protracted battle with Lucci continues. Luffy maintains Gear 5 form, while Sanji fights by his side.

Tripura's capital Agartala as member Bajrang Dal staged a protest following an incident at a private Christian missionary-run school in Agartala. It is alleged that a student was forbade from wearing a 'Hindu religious symbol'-adorned bracelet and confiscated it. It sparked an outrage. The school authorities, acknowledging the incident as «unfortunate,» reinstated the bracelet on the student's hand after the protest.

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Maine's governor says a state-owned site on the coast of Maine will serve as the location of an offshore wind port critical to developing the nation’s first floating offshore wind power research array

Crypto experts are accumulating an exciting new green crypto called eTukTuk ahead of 2025, a year when the crypto bull market is really expected to explode.

₹5 lakh and prize money of ₹75,000 have been provided to the firm, the second person cited above said. As per the plan, the startup will manufacture the product and make it available at government fair price shops like Kendriya Bhandar stores. The product will also be available in retail stores under the nutraceutical category, the persons cited above said.

Thousands of travelers across Germany have found themselves stranded after ground staff walked off the job at seven of the country’s biggest airports

RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, with revenue exceeding USD 4 billion, has expressed interest in exploring investment opportunities in the Northeast, including renewable energy. The group officials had a preliminary one-on-one meeting with the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), B L Verma. He was in Kolkata for an investment roadshow for the northeast and met a few business houses from the region to understand the sectors and how the government can assist in taking forward the projects. According to sources, the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group has expressed willingness to explore hydropower opportunities besides evaluating other sectors.

Vedanta, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), Tata Steel traded lower on Tuesday, February 20 after data suggested that iron ore slumped to a three-month low as investors fretted that steel demand wouldn’t stage a strong recovery in China after the Lunar New Year break. Futures sank more than five per cent in Singapore to hit the lowest intraday price since early November, following a drop in the week’s opening session.

Supreme Court today overturned the results of the Chandigarh mayor elections and declared AAP's Kuldeep Kumar as the new Mayor. The Court's decision came as a response to 'serious misconduct' by Presiding Officer Anil Masih, who had marked ballot papers, allegedly defaced, leading to the invalidation of eight votes. Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud criticized Masih's actions, stating that he had acted beyond his authority. The Court ordered the results declared by Masih to be unlawful and set aside. What may happen next to Anil Masih? The Supreme Court has ordered perjury proceedings against Anil Masih, the Presiding Officer in the Chandigarh mayor election case. The Court's decision came after Masih allegedly defaced eight ballot papers during the polls.

₹ 30,500 crore and establishing three new Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in the state. Meanwhile, travel disruptions loom for Lufthansa passengers as ground staff at seven major German airports, including Frankfurt and Munich, launch a one-day strike.

yen was pinned near a three-month low against the dollar on Tuesday as sticky U.S. inflation bolstered the case for higher-for-longer interest rates, contrasting with a recession in Japan and market doubts about a near-term exit from its easy policy. In Asia, China's loan prime rate (LPR) decision takes centre stage, where it is widely expected to trim its benchmark mortgage reference rate to shore up the country's faltering economic growth.