Jesse Powell, a prominent figure in the crypto industry, has donated $1 million, primarily in Ethereum, to Donald Trump’s US presidential campaign. Powell expressed confidence that Trump’s supportive stance on crypto will help the US stay competitive in the global blockchain technology sector, especially as other major economies implement clear regulations for digital assets. He … Read more
A Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) debuted on Australia’s primary stock market, marking the first of such products in the country as fund managers respond to renewed investor interest in cryptocurrency amid recent price surges. The VanEck Bitcoin ETF launched on the Australian Securities Exchange with approximately A$990,000 ($660,429) in assets, concluding over three years of negotiations … Read more
The 3 new criminal laws enacted last year are set to come into effect from July 1. Parliament had passed the three laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 — in its winter session last year. The laws will replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code … Read more
As northern states in India endure an intense heatwave, more than 40,000 suspected cases of heatstroke have been reported nationwide this summer. Millions across Asia are facing severe heatwaves this summer, exacerbated by human-induced climate change, with temperatures in northern India soaring to nearly 50 degrees Celsius during one of the longest recorded heatwave periods. … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. He unveiled a commemorative plaque and participated in a tree-planting ceremony. Established in the fifth century, Nalanda University was a distinguished hub of learning that drew students from around the world. Flourishing for 800 years, it met its demise in the … Read more
A U.S. Congressman informed his colleagues that Indian-Americans, comprising approximately one percent of the US population, contribute around six percent of the taxes. He emphasized that this community is law-abiding and poses no issues. During his first address in the House chamber, 54-year-old Rich McCormick highlighted that one of the five doctors in his community … Read more
The inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha is set to commence on June 24, beginning with the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected members, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju announced. The session will conclude on July 3. President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha … Read more