Cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin falls as weakness continues, other virtual coins follow

Cryptocurrency prices continue to fall as high volatility prevailed in the virtual coin market over the past 24 hours. Crypto prices started falling after Monday’s trading session due to heavy profit-booking, and have remained weak since then. Experts believe volatility in crypto trade is also a result of monthly…

India’s GDP in June quarter likely to touch record high. Here’s why

India’s economic growth in the first quarter of FY22 could be at a record high due to the weak base last year and a sharp rebound in consumer spending. A recent poll of 41 economists conducted by news agency Reuters indicated that the gross domestic product (GDP) rose 20 per cent in the June quarter, compared to the…

“Take Care, Government Busy With Sales”: Rahul Gandhi Dig In Covid Tweet

New Delhi:  Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday took a two-for-one swipe at the government – over the “worrying” Covid situation and slow pace of vaccinations and the National Monetisation Pipeline announced earlier this week by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. “Rising Covid numbers…

‘Sack Them Or I Will’: A Congress Ultimatum To Navjot Sidhu On Advisers

New Delhi:  Navjot Sidhu should dismiss his advisers and if he fails to do so, the party will, senior Congress leader Harish Rawat told NDTV on Wednesday. The unambiguous message for the new Punjab Congress chief come after a fresh burst of rebellion against Chief Minister Amarinder Singh after he called out…

“Disturbing Trend” That Police Side With Ruling Party: Supreme Court

New Delhi:  It is a “disturbing trend” in the country that police officers side with the ruling party, the Supreme Court said today, delivering a sharp message at a time there have been allegations of politically-motivated investigations in several states. “Police officers who want to be in the good…

GDP Data May Show 21% Jump In April-June Quarter From A Year Ago: Report

India’s economy held steady in July as waning Covid-19 cases paved the way for a gradual improvement in manufacturing and services activity. All eight high-frequency indicators tracked by Bloomberg News remained unchanged last month, based on the three-month weighted average scores to smoothen out volatility in…

Resistance Spreading In Afghanistan: Brother Of Anti-Taliban Group Leader

Resistance to the Taliban has spread extensively across Afghanistan and the hardline Islamists will be unable to crush it in the wake of their takeover, the brother of famed commander Ahmad Shah Massoud said Wednesday. The comments by Ahmad Wali Massoud to AFP in Paris come as his nephew Ahmad Massoud, the son of the…

Mukesh Ambani Is Going Green But Still Getting Rich Off Oil

Along the Arabian Sea, Jamnagar is a money-making machine for Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, processing crude oil into fuel, plastics and chemicals. It’s also where the billionaire is making his newest bet: a $10 billion investment in green energy. In a swath of arid land, to the city’s…

All 9 Judges Recommended By Supreme Court Panel Cleared By Government

New Delhi:  The government has approved all nine names, including three women judges, recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment as judges of the top court. The names have been sent to the President for approval. The judges are likely to take oath on August 31. Justice BV Nagarathna, of the…

“High Terror Threat” At Kabul Airport, “Leave Immediately”: US, Allies

Washington, United States:  Western nations warned their citizens Thursday to immediately leave the surrounds of Kabul airport over a terrorist threat, as thousands of people try to reach a dwindling number of evacuation flights. Nearly 90,000 Afghans and foreigners have fled Afghanistan via the US-led airlift…