The United Kingdom’s financial regulator has signed off on new rules and guidance for tokenized funds, aiming to make it easier for asset managers to use blockchains within the existing fund regime rather than in separate experimental structures. In a Thursday policy statement, PS26/7, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said tokenization and distributed ledger technology…
BHOPAL: The sinking of a cruise boat in Jabalpur’s Bargi dam has reignited outrage over Madhya Pradesh Tourism’s alleged negligence on passenger safety, echoing a near-tragic incident in Bhopal four years ago.The vessel capsized during a routine cruise ride on the Narmada, throwing dozens of tourists into turbulent waters and exposing what eyewitnesses described as…
GT beat RCB by 4 wickets. (Pic credit: IPL) After a slow start to the season, Gujarat Titans are coming into their own just when it matters. Following their eight-wicket win against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, the former champions produced a sharp all-round performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday to beat Royal…
Watch CBS News NYPD officers were injured in an intentional home explosion; D.C. shooting suspect agrees to remain detained until trial. Source link
Karan Johar is rumored to debut at the Met Gala 2026 alongside a strong Indian contingent in May. This year, the theme is “Costume Art,” with a dress code of “Fashion Is Art.” The unique showcase will feature around 200 garments alongside 200 art objects to explore fashion as an embodied art form. Karan Johar…
MUMBAI: The RBI brought a large quantity of gold back to India during Oct 2025-March 2026, even as the share of the yellow metal in forex reserves rose sharply with soaring gold prices and a decline in foreign currency assets.According to data released by RBI in its half-yearly report of foreign exchange reserves, domestically held…
As the world remains on edge because of the ongoing uncertainty due to the US-Iran war in the Middle East, the government has decided to hike prices of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by Rs 993. However, there is no change in the rates of domestic LPG cylinders. Source link
South Korean prosecutors have requested a 20-year prison sentence for the CEO of crypto deposit service Delio, calling the scale of alleged fraud against thousands of investors “massive.” During closing arguments at the Seoul Southern District Court on Thursday, prosecutors asked the court to sentence Jeong Sang-ho under the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific…
Labour Day, observed on May 1st, honours the dedication of workers across all professions. This global celebration acknowledges the collective efforts that drive societal progress. While not universally a public holiday, many Indian states observe it, with government offices and banks typically closed. Labour Day, often called International Workers’ Day or May Day, is celebrated…
The rupee hit a record low of 95.33 against the dollar on Thursday, driven by surging crude oil prices and concerns over inflation and capital flows. Suspected RBI intervention helped the currency recover to close at 94.91, though it remains under pressure. The outlook for the rupee is closely tied to the trajectory of global…