Cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin crosses $50,000 after sharp rally, Ether up nearly 3%

Cryptocurrency prices rose sharply on Wednesday after rebounding for the past couple of days, indicating that the virtual coin market is gradually gaining momentum. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, hit a four-week high earlier in the day and was trading at $51,418.29 at 12:50 pm, up over 3.65 per cent…

Taliban Didn’t Want India To Evacuate Kabul Embassy Staff: Sources

New Delhi:  The Taliban did not want India to evacuate diplomats from its Kabul embassy, sources told NDTV today, indicating that the government had received messages from the group’s Qatar office assuring them of the safety of Indian staff and security personnel. These messages – sent from the office…