Iran accepts cryptocurrency as payment for advanced weapons

Mindex, the export center of Iran’s Ministry of Defense, is accepting cryptocurrency payments method for advanced weapons systems as a means of bypassing international sanctions that the country faces. Prospective customers can buy weapons such as missiles, tanks and drones using crypto, amongst other accepted payment methods including Iranian rials or bartering, according to the…

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‘On path of destruction’: Congress MP’s warning for party; flags ‘unchecked conflicts’ in Tamil Nadu unit | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Jothimani on Friday warned that the Tamil Nadu unit of her party was being prevented from carrying out basic election-related responsibilities and is heading towards gradual destruction due to the selfish interests of a few leaders. Taking to social media, Jothimani said the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee was moving in a…

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Office supply tightens: Delhi-NCR, Mumbai see sharp fall in new office completions; demand outpaces additions across top cities

New supply of office space declined sharply in key property markets such as Delhi-NCR and Mumbai last year, even as demand for prime workspaces remained strong across India’s major cities, according to real estate consultant Colliers, PTI reported.Delhi-NCR saw a 15 per cent fall in new office supply in 2025, while Mumbai recorded a steeper…

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Who was Siddhartha Bhaiya? Dalal Street’s smallcap specialist passes away at 47; the mind behind Aequitas’ long-term bets

(Photo credit – Aequitas) Siddhartha Bhaiya, founder and managing director of Aequitas Investment Advisors and one of Dalal Street’s most closely followed stock pickers, passed away on December 31, 2025, following a sudden cardiac arrest while on a family vacation in New Zealand. He was 47, ET reported.“It is with profound sadness that we share…

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Indore water contamination row: 10 dead, over 1,000 affected; reports flag ‘presence of bacteria’ – key findings | India News

NEW DELHI: At least 10 people have died while more the 1,400 are affected due to a diarrhoea outbreak caused by contaminated water in Bhagirathpura area of Madhya Pradesh’s Indore.“According to health department data, four people have died due to the diarrhea outbreak in Bhagirathpura. However, I have received information about 10 deaths due to…

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DOGE price surges 7% as a double-bottom break sparks dogecoin rally

Dogecoin climbed to $0.126 as buyers finally cleared the $0.121 resistance band on the strongest volume in weeks, turning what had been a compression zone into a breakout and shifting near-term focus to whether DOGE can hold above $0.124–$0.125. News background The move comes as meme tokens attempt to stabilize into year-end/early-January positioning after a…

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Pressure on rupee persists: Currency slips past 90 per dollar, closes 22 paise lower amid dollar strength and FII outflows

The rupee slipped again below the psychologically important 90 level and settled 22 paise lower at 90.20 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by disappointing domestic macroeconomic data and a stronger greenback in overseas markets, PTI reported.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 89.95 and moved between an intra-day low…

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‘A special day’: PM Modi to inaugurate Piprahwa relics exposition; repatriated Buddha-linked treasures on display | India News

PM Modi, Inscribed relic casket from Piprahwa (Picture- Ministry of culture) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics in Delhi on Saturday, calling it a special moment for those who care about India’s history, culture and the teachings of Bhagwan Buddha.In a…

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