Standard Chartered PLC’s (STAN) venture capital division SC Ventures invested in GSR, as the London-based multinational bank seeks to further expand its digital asset services, the crypto capital market’s firm announced Tuesday. The investment agreement, which according to Bloomberg was $150 million at a valuation of more than $1 billion, is the first external stake…
NEW DELHI: Government on Friday increased the price Aviation Turbine Fuel for international airlines by 5 per cent.This is the second straight monthly rise amid the global energy crisis.However, there is no change in the ATF price for domestic airlines.ATF prices have been increased by USD 76.55 per kilolitre, or 5.33 per cent, to USD…
Ramiz Raja, Shaheen Afridi and David Warner during the mascot fight. (Video grab) Social media erupted with criticism after the Pakistan Super League staged a dramatic pre-match act during the clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. Even before the first ball was bowled, a scripted mascot scuffle at the toss grabbed attention, leaving players,…
A birthday is usually measured in balloons, cakes and gifts. But one little boy reminded the internet that it can also be measured in kindness. Three-year-old Davi marked his special day in a way that was both simple and unforgettable: by sharing breakfast with the garbage collectors who work on his street. The gesture was…
Ravi Dubey who is buzzing the headlines for his role as Laxman in the upcoming film ‘Ramayana’ is overwhelmed with gratitude after spotting himself as Laxman on a massive billboard at Times Square. Ravi Dubey’s reactions Sharing his warm reaction, Ravi expressed how deeply touched he feels by the love and support from fans, says,…
Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called ‘spine cover plate’. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device’s thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain. Microsoft did not get the success it was…
Bitcoin’s BTC$76,878.58 recent climb toward $80,000 is showing signs of strain, with low trading volume and muted derivatives activity raising questions about how durable the rally may be. In a weekly report, 10x Research head Markus Thielen pointed to a disconnect between price action and underlying market participation. “Bitcoin rallied 4.7% over the past week,…
NEW DELHI: Funding for rare disease treatment at Centres of Excellence has dropped sharply, with allocations falling from Rs 82.87 crore in 2024–25 to Rs 32.73 crore in 2025–26, even as several institutions continue to carry forward unspent funds.The funds are released under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, which supports treatment for conditions such…
In a sweeping and symbolic mandate, BJP on Monday stormed to power in West Bengal, winning 206 seats to secure a more than two-thirds majority and bringing an end to the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule.The scale of the victory, marked by chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s defeat in Bhabanipur to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, has firmly positioned…
Sonam Bajwa’s Punjabi film ‘Pitt Siyapa’ to be released on May 1 Sonam Bajwa is gearing up for the release of her new Punjabi film ‘Pitt Siyapa’. On Wednesday, Sonam took to Instagram and shared that her film will hit the theatres on May 1, 2026. She also unveiled the film’s poster in which she…