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Punjab Police Bust Fake Interstate Currency Module, Recover Rs 10 Crore
Police have busted an interstate fake currency module in Punjab's Mohali district, recovering Rs 9,99,05,000 in a combination of fake and demonetised currency on Friday.
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Why Nepal's Banknotes Now Come From China, Not India
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of the country, sent a letter of intent to China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation (CBPMC) on Friday to design, print and supply 430 million pieces of Nepal's Rs 1,000 denomination banknotes.
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The Country That Doesn't Exist: How Transnistria Became Europe's Most Mysterious Travel Destination
Transnistria is a country that technically doesn't exist, yet it has its own borders, army, government, flag, and even currency
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Coinbase Partners Citi to Boost Stablecoin Adoption Amidst Growing Institutional Interest
Coinbase has joined forces with Wall Street major Citi to improve the functionality and efficiency of stablecoin transactions. The partnership focuses on easing conversions between fiat and digital currencies while enhancing cross-border payment systems. Citi’s involvement highlights a growing institutional push towards blockchain-based finance, ...
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Ant Group Registers ‘Antcoin’ Trademark in Hong Kong as China Tightens Crypto Rules
Ant Group, the Alibaba-backed fintech powerhouse, has registered the “Antcoin” trademark in Hong Kong through its Cayman Islands subsidiary. The move underlines the firm’s intent to pursue blockchain-based innovation in friendlier jurisdictions as Beijing tightens its control over cryptocurrency activity and limits private digital asset proje...
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Is Duty-Free Shopping Cheaper? The Truth About Airport Prices For Indians
That tempting "Duty-Free" sign at airports feels like a passport to savings - perfumes, whisky, and chocolates all neatly stacked under "special prices." But are you really getting a deal? Here is what makes duty-free shopping cheaper sometimes - and why it often is not.
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Hong Kong’s Securities Regulator Approves First Spot Solana ETF
Hong Kong has approved its first spot Solana ETF, becoming the first Asian market to do so ahead of the US. The ChinaAMC Solana ETF will trade in both Chinese yuan and US dollars, with a minimum investment of about $100 (roughly Rs. 8,800). This builds on prior approvals for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, expanding regulated crypto investment options f...
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7 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations In India That Feel Like Europe
You do not have to fly to Europe for snow, vineyards, or pastel seaside charm. India has honeymoon spots that look straight out of Europe - without the currency shock or visa stress.
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Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: This Rs 7.5 Lakh Question Stumped Guinness World Record Holder Young Contestant
Shaurya Sarda holds a Guinness World Record for identifying the currency symbols of 71 countries
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After Court Order, Probe Begins Into Tirupati Cash Embezzlement Case
The chief of Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department, Dr Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, arrived in Tirumala today to probe the sensational Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams theft case, following orders from the High Court.
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Anthropic to Open First India Office in Bengaluru in 2026 as Demand for AI Tools Grows
Anthropic's new office will be located in Bengaluru, widely recognized as the technology hub of India, and operations will start early 2026, the company said. The location would serve as its second office in the Asia Pacific region after Tokyo.
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RBI-Backed Digital Currency to Be Launched in India, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Says
The country will launch an RBI-backed digital currency to discourage unbacked cryptocurrencies. Union Minister Piyush Goyal said heavy taxation will deter risky tokens, while the new digital rupee enables faster, traceable payments. Experts see the move as a shift from a "tax-and-tolerate" approach to stricter oversight, favouring compliance-aligne...
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Adani Green Energy To Raise $250 Million From Foreign Banks
Adani Green Energy has signed an agreement to borrow $250 million from some global lenders in its first foreign currency loan since the row with the US Department of Justice.
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Iran To Remove Four Zeros From Currency After Years Of Inflation
Under the plan, 10,000 current rials will be replaced by one new rial.
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PM Unveils Rs 100 Coin With 'Bharat Mata' Depiction At RSS Centenary Celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a special postage stamp and a commemorative coin, which features first-ever depiction of Bharat Mata on Indian currency, to mark the centenary celebrations of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
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Punjab Police Bust Fake Interstate Currency Module, Recover Rs 10 Crore
Police have busted an interstate fake currency module in Punjab's Mohali district, recovering Rs 9,99,05,000 in a combination of fake and demonetised currency on Friday.
-
Why Nepal's Banknotes Now Come From China, Not India
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of the country, sent a letter of intent to China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation (CBPMC) on Friday to design, print and supply 430 million pieces of Nepal's Rs 1,000 denomination banknotes.
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The Country That Doesn't Exist: How Transnistria Became Europe's Most Mysterious Travel Destination
Transnistria is a country that technically doesn't exist, yet it has its own borders, army, government, flag, and even currency
-
Coinbase Partners Citi to Boost Stablecoin Adoption Amidst Growing Institutional Interest
Coinbase has joined forces with Wall Street major Citi to improve the functionality and efficiency of stablecoin transactions. The partnership focuses on easing conversions between fiat and digital currencies while enhancing cross-border payment systems. Citi’s involvement highlights a growing institutional push towards blockchain-based finance, ...
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Ant Group Registers ‘Antcoin’ Trademark in Hong Kong as China Tightens Crypto Rules
Ant Group, the Alibaba-backed fintech powerhouse, has registered the “Antcoin” trademark in Hong Kong through its Cayman Islands subsidiary. The move underlines the firm’s intent to pursue blockchain-based innovation in friendlier jurisdictions as Beijing tightens its control over cryptocurrency activity and limits private digital asset proje...
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Is Duty-Free Shopping Cheaper? The Truth About Airport Prices For Indians
That tempting "Duty-Free" sign at airports feels like a passport to savings - perfumes, whisky, and chocolates all neatly stacked under "special prices." But are you really getting a deal? Here is what makes duty-free shopping cheaper sometimes - and why it often is not.
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Hong Kong’s Securities Regulator Approves First Spot Solana ETF
Hong Kong has approved its first spot Solana ETF, becoming the first Asian market to do so ahead of the US. The ChinaAMC Solana ETF will trade in both Chinese yuan and US dollars, with a minimum investment of about $100 (roughly Rs. 8,800). This builds on prior approvals for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, expanding regulated crypto investment options f...
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7 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations In India That Feel Like Europe
You do not have to fly to Europe for snow, vineyards, or pastel seaside charm. India has honeymoon spots that look straight out of Europe - without the currency shock or visa stress.
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Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: This Rs 7.5 Lakh Question Stumped Guinness World Record Holder Young Contestant
Shaurya Sarda holds a Guinness World Record for identifying the currency symbols of 71 countries
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After Court Order, Probe Begins Into Tirupati Cash Embezzlement Case
The chief of Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department, Dr Ravi Shankar Ayyanar, arrived in Tirumala today to probe the sensational Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams theft case, following orders from the High Court.
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Anthropic to Open First India Office in Bengaluru in 2026 as Demand for AI Tools Grows
Anthropic's new office will be located in Bengaluru, widely recognized as the technology hub of India, and operations will start early 2026, the company said. The location would serve as its second office in the Asia Pacific region after Tokyo.
-
RBI-Backed Digital Currency to Be Launched in India, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Says
The country will launch an RBI-backed digital currency to discourage unbacked cryptocurrencies. Union Minister Piyush Goyal said heavy taxation will deter risky tokens, while the new digital rupee enables faster, traceable payments. Experts see the move as a shift from a "tax-and-tolerate" approach to stricter oversight, favouring compliance-aligne...
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Adani Green Energy To Raise $250 Million From Foreign Banks
Adani Green Energy has signed an agreement to borrow $250 million from some global lenders in its first foreign currency loan since the row with the US Department of Justice.
-
Iran To Remove Four Zeros From Currency After Years Of Inflation
Under the plan, 10,000 current rials will be replaced by one new rial.
-
PM Unveils Rs 100 Coin With 'Bharat Mata' Depiction At RSS Centenary Celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a special postage stamp and a commemorative coin, which features first-ever depiction of Bharat Mata on Indian currency, to mark the centenary celebrations of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
