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Prevent dumping of toxic wastes in India: Finance minister to DRI [details]

Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, asked the DRI to prevent toxic wastes dumping in India. Sitharaman lauded the DRI and their efforts in acting like frontline defence forces despite keeping a low profile.

Dec 5, 2021

Sitharaman calls for global action to regulate cryptocurrency, other evolving tech [details]

Nirmala Sitharaman's comments come at a time when the government is preparing to come out with legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies.

Dec 3, 2021

No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as currency, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that " No proposal to recognise Bitcoin as currency." Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, without a central bank or single administrator, that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries.

Nov 30, 2021

Bitcoin scandal explained: Who's behind it and what's the fuzz all about [read now]

The Karnataka Bitcoin scandal has made headlines and grabbed eyeballs nationwide. With many twists and turns to the story, here's what the scam is all about and those who have been named in it.

Nov 26, 2021

Markets open on positive note, Sensex above 58K range

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Thursday opened on a positive note during the morning trade.

Nov 25, 2021

Cryptocurrencies fall sharply as Govt moves to introduce Bill in parliament

The major cryptocurrency Bitcoin was down over 17 percent, followed by Ethereum down 15 per cent, and Tether down by almost 18 per cent on Tuesday

Nov 24, 2021

Bill to ban all cryptocurrencies to be tabled in Winter Session of Parliament [details]

The Bill has been listed for introduction, consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha. It is among 26 new Bills, which are to be introduced in the Parliament session beginning November 29.

Nov 23, 2021

Bitcoin scandal: BJP, Congress leaders spar over latest twist

Bitcoin scandal gets a new twist as both BJP and opposition parties play the blame game.Congress has decided to make 'Bitcoin Scandal' a poll issue and BJP seems to be determined not to lose the momentum.Sources in both the parties confirmed that there will be more bitter fights in the coming days.

Nov 20, 2021

Karnataka police seize demonetised notes worth Rs 2 crore, 3 arrested

In Dakshina Kannada district Rs 1.92 crore demonitised currency was seized by the Police and have arrested 3 persons.Preliminary investigations suggested that the money was being brought from Chitradurga and Shivamogga districts.

Nov 20, 2021

BJP delegation meets Modi; demand reopening of Kartarpur Corridor [details]

The BJP delegation gave a memorandum to the Prime Minister requesting for the reopening of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, which has been closed since March last year due to Covid-related restrictions.

Nov 14, 2021

PM chairs high-level meeting on cryptocurrency, related issues; govt to take proactive steps [details]

The sources also said that it has been strongly felt that attempts to mislead young investors through over-promising and non-transparent advertising must be prevented.

Nov 14, 2021

Tim Cook admits he owns Bitcoin; Reveals more on his crypto portfolio

Even as bitcoin and ethereum values climbed to fresh record highs, Tim Cook knocked off rumours that Apple is eyeing crypto as an investment.

Nov 10, 2021

Global ransomware cybercrime network busted; 7 accused who made €200mn in ransom arrested [details]

A four-year joint operation between Interpol and Europol busted a ransomware cybercrime gang, leading to seven crucial arrests involved in major malware crimes across the globe.

Nov 10, 2021

Bitcoin Scandal: Main accused arrested from Bengaluru hotel

Accused Sriki is said to have been released on bail two months ago and his whereabouts were not known to the police

Nov 6, 2021

Karnataka govt rattled as Bitcoin allegations reach PMO

An anonymous letter supposedly contains bombshell facts of senior BJP leaders in the state working with the key culprit in the Bitcoin controversy Srikrishna Ramesh alias Sriki to make money.