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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Responds To Deepika Padukone’s ‘Children Are Choking’ AQI Post

Speaking to the media, Mayor Tawde acknowledged the concerns and emphasised that the administration values voices from all sections of society.

‘They’re definitely not fishing’: 2,000 Chinese Fishing Boats Assemble in Geometric Formation, Raises Questions

Analysis by maritime intelligence firms and satellite imagery confirmed the vessels were real and not the result of AIS signal manipulation, commonly known as spoofing.

F1 Calendar To Shrink: Bahrain, Saudi Arabian GPs Set To Be Cancelled Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict

Formula 1 is poised to officially shrink the race calendar for the 2026 season this weekend, with the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix set to be removed from the schedule.

Islamabad Airspace Closed? Pakistan Airports Authority Calls Reports Baseless, Says Flight Operating

Media reports citing security officialssaid that Pakistan's air defence systemsshot down two drones near the Faizabad Interchange.

‘Blessing’ In Disguise: KKR Get Muzarabani As Mustafizur Replacement; Zimbabwe Pacer Quits PSL For IPL

The signing hasn't come without drama as Muzarabani was under contract with Islamabad United to feature in the upcoming Pakistan Super League season, which is set to begin on March 26, just two days before the IPL.

India-Bound LPG Tanker Crosses Strait Of Hormuz: Sources

A total of 24 Indian-flagged vessels with 677 Indian seafarers are currently located to the west of the Strait of Hormuz.

CMPDI IPO: Coal India Arm’s Offer To Make Primary Market Debut On March 20 — Check Details

With the fundraising, the company expects to enhance visibility and brand image among other things.

Who’s Sameerah Munshi? Only Muslim Woman On White House Religious Liberty Commission Quits Over ‘Illegal War’

Munshi criticised the Trump administration's actions in Iran, saying the US government was responsible for the unlawful killing of civilians and children.

Gas Agency Raided In Pune, Illegal Stock Of 57 LPG Cylinders Found

The action at Bopodi by the department's squad, set up as per directions from the district collectorate, was based on a complaint.

AAP’s Raghav Chadha Flags Menstrual Stigma In Parliament, Calls It ‘Collective Failure’

Speaking on the issue, he said that although menstruation is a natural biological process, the stigma associated with it continues to affect the education, health, and dignity of millions of girls.

5-Minute Bitcoin Bets Hit $70M Daily Volume As Traders Lean Into AI

Five and 15-minute Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prediction market contracts are attracting roughly $70 million in daily trading volume across Polymarket and Kalshi as retail traders use AI chatbots to scrape price data and generate odds for ultra-short-term bets.

The AI Trading Strategy

The Financial Times reported on Friday that Max Wojcik, a 29-year-old engineer, feeds weeks of Bitcoin price data into three AI chatbots—Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT. 

He has the chatbots analyze the data together and calculate his probability of winning before he places any five-minute trades.

“Claude is my major brain right now, but I’m still manually placing the trades,” Wojcik said.

The engineer claims to have doubled his money over the past two months using this AI-assisted approach.

Traders flocking to short-term crypto forwards on Kalshi and Polymarket are presented with dashboards showing real-time prices fluctuating around a “price to beat” as a clock counts down toward the end of the contract.

The $70M Daily Volume Surge

Both platforms began offering 15-minute “up-down” bets on Bitcoin, Ethereum

Full story available on Benzinga.com

Why MARA Holdings Shares Are Surging Friday

MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:MARA) shares traded higher on Friday. The move tracks a steady recovery in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices.

Bitcoin Recovery Boosts Mining Sector

The apex cryptocurrency climbed to $71,194.33, gaining 1.14% over the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap data.

This recovery follows a broader uptick in digital asset sentiment. Markets reacted positively as Bitcoin maintained a 4.92% gain over the past seven days.

Broader cryptocurrency market momentum remains strong. Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) also saw gains following massive Bitcoin acquisitions. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor recently noted on X, “You know there’s a delay between the time we buy the Bitcoin and the time Bitcoin goes to the …

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US Market News

U.S. companies should give Trump tariff refunds to workers as bonuses or raises: Greer

The United States government could end up paying $165 billion of more in refunds for Trump's IEEPA tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled were illegal.

Analysis: The U.S. is running out of ways to get oil prices down. It is up to the military.

Iran's threat to the Strait of Hormuz can't be fixed by releasing oil from strategic petroleum reserves.

Starbucks union sent the company a proposed contract. Here’s what baristas want

Discussions between Starbucks and the union representing about 6% of its company-owned U.S. stores hit a wall last year.

Amazon to hike price of ad-free Prime Video tier by $2 a month

Amazon is boosting the price of Prime Video to $4.99 a month in the U.S., from $2.99 per month for users who want to avoid ads.

Epstein files: Congress seeks to depose prison guard on duty at time of Jeffrey Epstein’s death

The House Oversight Committee has called in Tova Noel, who was working at the time of Jeffrey Epstein's death, for a deposition later this month.

What Are Your Bots Working On?

Plus, Microsoft’s new AI health tool and the billion-dollar startup founded by teenagers.

Indian Market News

India reduces minimum public share float, paving way for NSE, Jio listings

The regulator last year proposed to halve the minimum amount of ‌shares large ⁠companies ⁠had to offer in their IPOs, allowing those valued at above ​Rs 5 lakh crore ($57 billion) after listing to sell just 2.5% of their ​paid-up capital. This has now been formally notified by the government
Mrs. Bectors Food Share: Can Increasing Demand, Capex, and Expansion Drive Growth?

Mrs. Bectors Food Share: Can Increasing Demand, Capex, and Expansion Drive Growth?

Synopsis: Mrs Bectors targets a 13% revenue CAGR to reach Rs 670 crore by FY28, driven by export growth, capacity expansion, and strong opportunities in India’s Rs 10,300 crore bread market. This article outlines how Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd aims to achieve a 13 percent revenue CAGR between FY25 and FY28. Growth is expected […]

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Crypto Market News

5-Minute Bitcoin Bets Hit $70M Daily Volume As Traders Lean Into AI

Five and 15-minute Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prediction market contracts are attracting roughly $70 million in daily trading volume across Polymarket and Kalshi as retail traders use AI chatbots to scrape price data and generate odds for ultra-short-term bets. The AI...

Why MARA Holdings Shares Are Surging Friday

MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:MARA) shares traded higher on Friday. The move tracks a steady recovery in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices. Bitcoin Recovery Boosts Mining Sector The apex cryptocurrency climbed to $71,194.33, gaining 1.14% over the last 24 hours, according to...

XRP Holds Key Support Against Bitcoin, Gold: Is A Reversal Next?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) may be nearing a potential rebound as key support levels hold against Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold. XRP Holds Key Range Against Bitcoin Bitcoin has been trading within a defined range since early February, repeatedly testing both the upper and...

‘Gold is not a store of value anymore’ — Mike McGlone predicts a 2008-like setup

According to the Bloomberg Intelligence strategist, the oil shock and rising volatility across commodities and crypto may foreshadow a broader correction in equities.

Ethereum Foundation publishes mandate clarifying role and goals

The non-profit organization said the goal is to make Ethereum so decentralized that it could function even if the foundation ceases to exist.

Arthur Hayes: Strong Revenue and Real Trading Could Send HYPE to $150

Hayes said Hyperliquid’s strong revenue, real trading activity and disciplined token supply could push the token to new highs.

XRP Up 2% Without ETF Inflows: What Is Going On?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up 2% on Friday despite ETF outflows on Thursday as derivatives volume exploded 35% over the last 24 hours. The ETF Outflow Problem XRP spot ETFs recorded $6.08 million in net outflows on March 12, extending a streak of redemptions even as...

Ethereum accumulation wallets jump 30%: Will ETH price follow?

Ether’s road to recovery looked clearer, especially if the balance in Ethereum accumulation wallets and the staked supply continue rising at their current pace.

KuCoin launches perpetual futures tracking Tesla and Strategy stocks

The USDt-settled contracts allow traders to speculate on the price movements of the two companies’ shares around the clock without owning the underlying stocks.

Bitcoin quickly drops 3.5% as fresh Iran escalation short-circuits crypto rally

Surging to a near one-month high of $74,000, bitcoin reversed back to just above $71,000 as news of U.S. military movements in the Middle East rattled risk assets.

One mysterious investor made $2.5 million profit in hours by betting big on the latest Trump gala news

A dormant crypto whale just bet $7 million on the Trump memecoin after a new Mar-a-Lago gala was announced, sparking a 60% rally for the struggling token.

MoonPay introduces Ledger-secured AI crypto agents to address wallet key risks

The feature allows users to verify and sign every transaction generated by an AI agent using a Ledger hardware device, ensuring private keys never leave the hardware signer.

Bitcoin miners saw the AI power crunch coming — and the nuclear revival

AI-driven data center demand is reviving nuclear power across the US, and Bitcoin miners were among the first to tap nuclear energy to run high-performance computing operations.

Ethereum Foundation publishes new mandate defining its role, core principles

The document comes at a point of transition for the organization, following shifts in the blockchain's technical roadmap and the resignation of a co-executive director.

Stablecoins, bitcoin could reshape finance, Stanley Druckenmiller says

The billionaire investor said stablecoins could become the whole payment system in 10-15 years, and reiterated that crypto might replace the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency.

Circle’s USDC volumes top Tether’s USDT for first time since 2019, prompting sell-side price target hike

Japanese investment bank Mizuho remains neutral on Circle, but lifted it price target to $120 from $100.

4 Reasons Why Bitcoin Is Up 4% To $72,000 Today

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up 4% on Friday as PCE inflation fell to 2.8%, oil prices dropped, $3 billion in options gamma triggered dealer hedging and ETF inflows hit four consecutive days. PCE Inflation Falls Below Estimates The Personal Consumption Expenditures index...

What’s Going On With SOLAI Stock Today?

SOLAI Limited (NYSE:SLAI) shares are down on Friday morning following a preliminary non-binding proposal from Chaince Digital Holdings Inc. to acquire all outstanding shares at a price of $3.069 per ADS. • SOLAI stock is feeling bearish pressure. What’s behind SLAI...

Bitcoin price eyes $74K rematch as US PCE inflation boosts crypto, stocks

Bitcoin bulls squeezed the market toward $74,000 again as promising US inflation data buoyed risk assets, but BTC price forecasts stayed mixed.

Bitcoin rises to one-month high of $73,800, continuing to outperform since start of Iran war

Falling oil prices are helping, but a bounce seemed in the cards after some of the worst sentiment in bitcoin's history.