Trump vows to make US 'crypto capital of the planet'

Yashwant Raj | July 28, 2024 6:24 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) Donald Trump, the former US President and Republican nominee for the White House, has pledged to turn the US into the "crypto capital of the planet and the Bitcoin superpower of the world" if elected and unveiled a plan to unlock the potential of the fledgling industry.

India now home to more than 1.4 lakh startups: Union Minister

IANS | July 26, 2024 6:25 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India now has more than 1.4 lakh startups, as the government continues to nurture innovation and encourage investments in the ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, informed on Friday.

India's business activity surges to 3-month high in July

IANS | July 25, 2024 3:33 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India's business activity accelerated to a three-month high in July as the services sector surged and manufacturing picked up momentum leading to companies hiring at the fastest pace in 18 years, according to the latest HSBC's survey.