WORLD
41 patent filings at People's Bank of China reveal the future of planned digital currency
The goal is to break the silo between blockchain-based cryptocurrency and the existing monetary system, and will enable digital currency to sport cryptocurrency-like features.
WORLD
Militaries that have the most firearms in the world - where does India rank?
Small Arms Survey conducted under the aegis of Australia government has listed 10 militaries with most number of firearms
BUSINESS
Markets@Moneycontrol: Sensex tanks 270 pts, Nifty ends below 10,700
Falling rupee, surging oil prices and weak global cues hurt market sentiment.
BUSINESS
Technical View: Nifty forms 'Bearish Belt Hold' pattern ahead of F&O expiry; next support at 10,620
Most experts feel if the selling pressure extends then the Nifty may move towards 10,400 levels but if the index bounces back above its 50-DEMA then there could be some relief for bulls on the expiry day.
BUSINESS
FIFA World Cup 2018: The World Cup is FIFA's golden goose
According to FIFA, the estimated income from 2018 World Cup in Russia is $1.95 billion (Rs 133 lakh crore)
WORLD
Osama Bin Laden's alleged bodyguard living on German welfare money
While he denies any ties to Al-Qaeda, he has been described as a “significant and acute threat to public safety”.
TRENDS
News in Pics: Your daily dose of pictures from around the world
Moneycontrol brings to you select pictures that are making headlines across the globe…
WORLD
Two Indian-Americans defraud US Postal Service of Rs 110 crore
They have been accused of forging documents and secretly using an official date stamp to fraudulently authenticate payment of postage for more than 80 million pieces of mail.
BUSINESS
Govt sets up panel to sell iconic Air India building in Mumbai, talks with JNPT underway
Multiple floors of the iconic building, which boasts of being India's first structure with an escalator, have been rented out by Air India after the flag carrier shifted its headquarters to Delhi in 2013
BUSINESS
Podcast | An evening walk down Dalal Street: Sensex sheds 270 points, Nifty breaks 10,700
Selling pressure gripped the market ahead of expiry day of derivative contracts for June along with rising oil prices.
INDIA
Vijay Mallya extradition case: Here's all you need to know
Mallya is wanted back in India under charges of financial fraud to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore.
INDIA
Now, you can apply for a passport from anywhere in India. Here's how
The Ministry of External Affairs launched a slew of citizen-centric initiatives to benefit applicants who do not necessarily put up at their permanent place of residence
TECHNOLOGY
LG to come up with first smartphone having five cameras?
The phone is expected to be launched before the end of 2018. This Android phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845 processor.
BUSINESS
Zomato launches restaurant review platform in 25 new cities
The review and ratings platform is now available in Manali, Haridwar, Ooty, Shimla, and Srinagar, among others.
BUSINESS
Podcast | Deep Dive — All you need to know about Maharashtra's plastic ban
In March, the Maharashtra government had imposed a ban on the manufacturing, use, sale, distribution and storage of plastic materials especially single use plastic items.
BUSINESS
Uber finally gets a 'licence to drive' in London, but conditions apply
One of the major reasons for Uber being refused a license was the company’s failure to report serious criminal offense and its use of technology to allegedly evade law enforcement officials.
INDIA
Pakistani among three identified in journalist Shujaat Bukhari's murder case: Report
Bukhari, the editor-in-chief of Rising Kashmir, was shot dead along with his two personal security officers (PSO) on June 14
BUSINESS
Mindtree shares rise over 2% intraday on reports of promoters selling stake
The software services provider's founders reportedly intend to sell their entire stake in the company
WORLD
Cryptocurrency advertisements: Facebook relaxes ban
However, advertisements for ICOs or binary options will not be permitted on the social media platform.
BUSINESS
App aggregator Tapzo raises Rs 11.6 crore from existing investors
The company had raised over Rs 12 crore from the same investors in January this year.
BUSINESS
Huawei to rebrand Honor 9X as Honor 9i for India launch in mid-July: Report
The device may be priced around Rs 15,000 and will compete against the likes of Xiaomi’s Note 5 series, Vivo Y83, Realme 1, among others
INDIA
Displaying courage, pilot lands plane safely despite suffering heart attack mid-air
Silvio Diaz Acosta, 63, was about to land his flight from Imphal to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata when he complained of acute chest pain to his co-pilot and began sweating profusely.
BUSINESS
OYO appoints Rakesh Prusti as General Counsel
Hospitality startup OYO which is in talks to raise a fresh round of funding on Tuesday said it has appointed Rakesh Prusti as its General Counsel.
BUSINESS
JSW Steel invests $1 billion in US plants, hints at more
Decision to triple output at its Texas plant and acquisition of another facility in Ohio has taken the total planned investment in the US to $1 billion
