Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs H:K: Patil on Thursday said he would stick to the recommendations made by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the State Legislature in 2020 on the cancellation of the Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) licence and development of the BTC area as a park on the lines of Cubbon Park … Read more
Historically, Diwali has been an auspicious occasion of happiness, joy, light, and prosperity. The same has also been an event for big purchases, gifts, and sweets. But one gift that has stood the test of time and not lost its shine is gold. Gold symbolises wealth, security, and financial well-being. But as it has aged, … Read more
By Joanna Ossinger and Vildana Hajric Bitcoin surged close to $40,000 as a flurry of short-covering intensified a rally apparently sparked by speculation over Amazon.com Inc.’s involvement in the crypto industry. A job posting from the retail giant seeking an executive to develop the company’s “digital currency and blockchain strategy” stirred questions among analysts over … Read more
By Vildana Hajric and Katie Greifeld It keeps getting worse for holders of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which is now trading at a record discount to the value of the digital assets it holds. The $35 billion fund (ticker GBTC) has lost roughly a fifth of its value since last Friday while Bitcoin tumbled from … Read more
Guwahati: The Assam unit of the Congress party has initiated a survey to identify prospective candidates for next year’s assembly polls and also figure out if a pre- poll alliance with the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) would help its fortunes. The party is in a dilemma over a formal tie up with AIUDF … Read more