Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of their units and verify the transfer of funds, operating independently of a central bank

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hints that the Centre may not go for a blanket ban on digital currencies in the country; says it's open to experimentation with new technologies

From March 10, travellers undergoing pre-departure COVID-19 tests in Singapore will get their results in digital form as per the HealthCerts standard.

A symbiotic relationship between banks and digital NBFCs can lead the way towards a win-win situation for all

The government looks set to introduce a law to ban cryptocurrencies. The Central Bank Reserve Bank of India seems to be on the same page. Just this week RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said he sees \"major concerns\" around cryptocurrencies. Given a huge number of investors in India are invested in Bitcoins and the likes, what will happen to their money? A transition period of 90 days or so is likely, says Jaideep Reddy, Technology Lawyer, Nishith Desai and Associates. Listen in.Also Read: Should you invest in Bitcoins? Bill Gates says yes but only if you are Elon Musk

Fuel prices have been rising steadily since February 9. In the 14 increases since then, petrol and diesel rates have gone up by Rs 4.88 per litre and diesel by Rs 4.81 per litre in Delhi

As per the RBI, headline CPI inflation averaged 3.9 per cent in India during October  2016  to  March  2020 (excluding Covid-19 period) with a decline in inflation  volatility, which shows the success of flexible inflation targeting

In these videos, people try and light some snowballs on fire and claim they burned instead of melting. However, there's a scientific explanation behind this reaction and such videos are not evidence of \"fake\" snow

YouTube said that a new beta will be launching for parents to have access to their kids' youtube account via a supervised Google account and enable them to restrict what teenagers can watch

Drug maker Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective as per the data submitted from its ongoing multi-national Phase 3 trials; Top banker Uday Kotak has welcomed the Centre's decision to lift the embargo on grant of government businesses to private banks; Amid recent surge in demand for cryptocurrencies, the Reserve Bank of India has raised concerns that the digital currency may impact financial stability in India. Watch this and more on News Blast.Also Read: RBI working on digital currency, wants to tap on blockchain technology: Das

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who has been associated with the game since its beginning, also tweeted that a 5v5 Team Deathmatch mode will be coming soon that will allow users to play with friends

30 questions were asked from each subject, out of which 20 were multiple-choice questions (MCQ). As per the new pattern, only 5 integer questions need to be attempted out of 10

Das says RBI does not want to be left behind in the technological revolution, and that the benefits of blockchain technology need to be capitalised on

There is a need for coordinated action between centre and states to reduce taxes because there are indirect taxes levied both of them, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine effective, safe: FDA Drug maker Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective as per the data submitted from its ongoing multi-national Phase 3 randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled trials. This is what a  briefing document published by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said. Johnson & Johnson had sought emergency use authorisation for its vaccine on February 4. FDA's advisory co...

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While RBI will purchase four government securities using the multiple price auction method, it will sell two government securities.

The central government is in process of bringing legislation that would create the ground for the introduction of an official digital currency and prohibit private cryptocurrencies

India set to clear 45 investment proposals from China, may include Great Wall Motor, SAIC; IMA appalled over Patanjali's WHO certification claim on Coronil, demands explanation from Harsh Vardhan; Growth momentum needs to strengthen further for sustained economic revival, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said. Watch this and more news on News Blast.Also Read: Health budget reflects govt's commitment to provide better healthcare: PM Modi

Zomato raises $250 million from 5 different investors Food delivery platform Zomato has raised $250 million from five different investors as part of a primary fundraising round. The transactions valued Zomato at a post-money valuation of $5.4 billion, Info Edge, which holds a stake in the company, said in a regulatory filing. Info Edge's stake in the company stands at 18.4 per cent after the fundraising  round. Growth momentum needs to strengthen further for sustained economic reviva...