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LIVE: Centre asks for 'rigorous' screening of international passengers

Multiple cases of a Covid variant 8.1.1529 have been reported in Botswana, South Africa and Honk Kong, writes Centre

Banning cryptocurrencies could lead to more unlawful usage: Industry body

BACC's statement comes days after the government listed for introduction in Parliament a bill to ban all private cryptocurrencies, with some exceptions

Most Indians don't want crypto legalised, have low or zero trust: Survey

More than half the 29,352 respondents say it should be taxed like a digital asset held abroad

As crypto slips, young investors resist urge to press panic button

With no amount too small to begin with, many youngsters have been experimenting with investment in digital portfolios

A look at the key Bills coming up in Parliament's winter session

The government is set to have a busy winter session at the Parliament with cryptocurrency Bill, privatisation of two public sector banks and more on the agenda. This report takes a look at them

CoinSwitch Kuber CEO says crypto ban unlikely as $6-bn assets held in India

Says regulation could happen in phases. Crypto could first classified as an asset, then taxed, and then brought under an appropriate regulatory authority

Do we really need 6k cryptocurrencies? Only a handful will survive: Rajan

Former RBI Governor's remarks come a day after the government listed for introduction in Parliament a bill to ban all private cryptocurrencies, with some exceptions

Crypto industry seeks nuanced policy from govt, asks investors to stay calm

CoinSwitch Kuber founder and CEO Ashish Singhal said the industry has been actively communicating with all stakeholders

Sensex sheds 323pts, Nifty manages to hold 17,400; Infosys, ITC slip 2%

Smallcaps, sugar stocks and shares of recently listed companies like Paytm, SJS Enterprises, Fino Payments Bank and PolicyBazaar were in demand

Indian govt's plan to ban cryptocurrencies leads to heavy selling

The government will allow only certain cryptocurrencies to promote the underlying technology and its uses, according to a legislative agenda released late on Tuesday

India to consider allowing crypto trading for some investors: Report

The discussions come as authorities race to finalize a bill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government wants to present to parliament in the session starting Nov. 29.

Top headlines: India to ban private cryptos; Paytm hurts unlisted shares

Private hospitals sitting on 10 million unused Covid-19 vax doses; Paytm debacle roils market for unlisted shares. More in today's top headlines

Bill to ban private cryptocurrencies to come up in Winter Session

The cryptocurrency bill is listed at a time when the level of interest in the subject is very high

Visa Inc's Amazon blues will shape the digital cash debate

E-commerce and social media giants could use this cash flowing into their tokens to offer credit to merchants, with repayments deducted on every sale at zero collection cost

Cryptocurrency Bill among 26 to be introduced in Winter Session

The Bill 'seeks to prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India however, it allows for certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and its uses'

Why India needs to adopt crypto

A progressive regulatory framework will create a prosperous crypto ecosystem and expand financial inclusion in the country in a secure, simple, and transparent manner

Barcelona, Manchester City drop club crypto sponsors amid concerns

Barcelona canceled a deal with Ownix after a businessman linked to the company was arrested for fraud related to cryptocurrency

Have not invested a single rupee in cryptocurrencies, says Anand Mahindra

The billionaire shared some screen grabs which claimed that he has made tons of money using a cryptocurrency investment platform

Top Headlines: Centre eyes state route after repeal, Paytm's listing fiasco

The key difference between the two signal agricultural reform measures - Land acquisition bill and farm laws - is in how they end. Read more in our morning brief

Centre mulls tweaking law in Budget to tax cryptocurrency gains

People are already paying capital gains on income from cryptocurrencies, and the GST law provides for taxing such transactions as 'services', Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj told PTI