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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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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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Charlie Kirk Could Become Youngest American To Appear On US Currency Under New House Proposal
Charlie Kirk may appear on US currency under a new House GOP proposal. Kirk, a fervent supporter and former aide of US President Donald Trump, could be featured on special silver dollar coins.
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"Trump Is Not Happy With India Because...": What Ex-Diplomat Said
One of the reasons behind Washington's punitive tariffs on New Delhi is that US President Donald Trump is miffed with India for ignoring his so-called role in brokering a peace deal with Pakistan following the recent military conflict.
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Rs 11 Crore Cash Seized From Andhra Guesthouse In Liquor Scam Case
In a new twist to the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recovered Rs 11 crore cash from a guesthouse near Hyderabad.
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Criminal Stablecoin Use Continues Growing, Task Force Says
A new report says stablecoins now account for most illicit activity on crypto ledgers. As per the new report from the Financial Action Task Force found that a wide array of illicit actors — including terrorists, drug traffickers and North Korean hackers — have stepped up their use of stablecoins since the group’s last report on digital assets...
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Bangladesh Drops Bangabandhu From Taka. Hindu, Buddhist Heritage Showcased
Bangladesh's interim government has taken another step in eroding the legacy of 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of the nation.
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Opinion | Why Pakistan's New 'Crypto' Obsession Could Turn Dangerous
By embracing digital currency without resolving its foundational vulnerabilities in both its energy infrastructure and financial governance, Pakistan may not be catalysing a revolution, but rather courting a crisis.
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Democrats Look To Block UAE Arms Sales, As Trump Announces New Deals
US congressional Democrats seek to block UAE arms sales over its alleged involvement in Sudan's civil war and concern about crypto currency ties.
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"No Proposal For BRICS Currency": S Jaishankar After Trump's Tariff Warning
No decision has been taken to start a new currency to compete with the US dollar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said in Qatar, where he has gone to attend the Doha Forum.
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff On BRICS Countries If They Undercut US Dollar
US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that BRICS member countries commit to not creating a new currency or supporting another currency that would replace the United States dollar or face 100% tariffs.
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Russia Approves Tax Bill on Cryptocurrency Transactions Amid BTC Boom: Details
Recently, the Federation Council, the Upper House of the Russian Parliament, approved a new bill that outlines the taxation framework for cryptocurrencies. This bill classifies virtual digital currencies as property.
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Huge Currency Swap Agreement To Help Maldives On Foreign Exchange Reserves
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underlined New Delhi's position as a "close friend" of the Maldives and emphasised his government's readiness to respond to medical and economic emergencies as part of its 'neighbourhood first' foreign policy.
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King Charles Currency Enter Circulation For First Time Since Coronation
British banknotes bearing the image of King Charles III entered circulation for the first time on Wednesday, nearly two years after he succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
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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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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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Charlie Kirk Could Become Youngest American To Appear On US Currency Under New House Proposal
Charlie Kirk may appear on US currency under a new House GOP proposal. Kirk, a fervent supporter and former aide of US President Donald Trump, could be featured on special silver dollar coins.
-
"Trump Is Not Happy With India Because...": What Ex-Diplomat Said
One of the reasons behind Washington's punitive tariffs on New Delhi is that US President Donald Trump is miffed with India for ignoring his so-called role in brokering a peace deal with Pakistan following the recent military conflict.
-
Rs 11 Crore Cash Seized From Andhra Guesthouse In Liquor Scam Case
In a new twist to the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recovered Rs 11 crore cash from a guesthouse near Hyderabad.
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Criminal Stablecoin Use Continues Growing, Task Force Says
A new report says stablecoins now account for most illicit activity on crypto ledgers. As per the new report from the Financial Action Task Force found that a wide array of illicit actors — including terrorists, drug traffickers and North Korean hackers — have stepped up their use of stablecoins since the group’s last report on digital assets...
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Bangladesh Drops Bangabandhu From Taka. Hindu, Buddhist Heritage Showcased
Bangladesh's interim government has taken another step in eroding the legacy of 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of the nation.
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Opinion | Why Pakistan's New 'Crypto' Obsession Could Turn Dangerous
By embracing digital currency without resolving its foundational vulnerabilities in both its energy infrastructure and financial governance, Pakistan may not be catalysing a revolution, but rather courting a crisis.
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Democrats Look To Block UAE Arms Sales, As Trump Announces New Deals
US congressional Democrats seek to block UAE arms sales over its alleged involvement in Sudan's civil war and concern about crypto currency ties.
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"No Proposal For BRICS Currency": S Jaishankar After Trump's Tariff Warning
No decision has been taken to start a new currency to compete with the US dollar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said in Qatar, where he has gone to attend the Doha Forum.
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff On BRICS Countries If They Undercut US Dollar
US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that BRICS member countries commit to not creating a new currency or supporting another currency that would replace the United States dollar or face 100% tariffs.
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Russia Approves Tax Bill on Cryptocurrency Transactions Amid BTC Boom: Details
Recently, the Federation Council, the Upper House of the Russian Parliament, approved a new bill that outlines the taxation framework for cryptocurrencies. This bill classifies virtual digital currencies as property.
-
Huge Currency Swap Agreement To Help Maldives On Foreign Exchange Reserves
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underlined New Delhi's position as a "close friend" of the Maldives and emphasised his government's readiness to respond to medical and economic emergencies as part of its 'neighbourhood first' foreign policy.
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King Charles Currency Enter Circulation For First Time Since Coronation
British banknotes bearing the image of King Charles III entered circulation for the first time on Wednesday, nearly two years after he succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
