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Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon Dies At 54; Here’s What We Know So Far

Sources said Syngkon had gone to play football with friends on Thursday evening at a playground in Mawlai Mawiong, near Shillong. During the match, he reportedly collapsed on the field, reported NDTV. 

T20 World Cup Top Performers Day 13: Hope, Joseph, Bennett, Raza And Zadran Deliver Standout Performances

Shai Hope and Shamar Joseph led West Indies ’s win, while Brian Bennett and Sikandar Raza powered Zimbabwe’s upset. Ibrahim Zadran and Mohammad Nabi then starred in Afghanistan’s big victory.

Speeding Car Crashes Into Parked Bikes On Bengaluru Outskirts, Caught On CCTV

Residents of the area expressed concern over repeated cases of reckless driving on suburban roads, where monitoring and enforcement are often less strict compared to the main city.

50x Returns: Expat’s Rs 3.7 Lakh Gold Investment In UAE Lands Him A ‘Gold Mercedes’

Call centre worker's Dh15,000 gold investment earns him 30 raffle entries — and a life-changing luxury car prize in Dubai's glittering Shop & Win' campaign.

Cristiano Ronaldo Puts $7.5 Million Into Herbalife Health Platform

Ronaldo will invest $7.5 million for a 10% stake.

From 2024 Semifinalists To 2026 Group Stage Exit: Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup Campaign Ends In Disappointment

Afghanistan were unable to recreate their breakthrough run from the 2024 T20 World Cup. In this edition, they showed flashes of brilliance, but their performances were inconsistent and several tactical decisions proved questionable.

Apple Faces Fresh Lawsuit For Failing To Curb Child Sexual Abuse Materials On iOS Devices, iCloud Services

West Virginia attorney has filed the lawsuit and said the company prioritises business interests over child safety

US-Iran Tensions: Trump Flags 10-Day Window, Warns ‘Bad Things Will Happen If…’

At the first meeting of the Gaza "Board of Peace", US President Donald Trump urged Iran to join ongoing diplomatic efforts, warning of serious consequences if it refuses.

US Market News

Epstein files: Former prince Andrew released by British police after arrest in misconduct probe

President Donald Trump said the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, was "very sad" and "so bad for the royal family."

Life after the Great Resignation: Incentives are dimming for workers to change jobs

The disparity between average annual pay increases for those staying in their jobs against those leaving has all but collapsed.

Democrats pick Virginia Gov. Spanberger to give State of the Union rebuttal

President Donald Trump will address the nation on Tuesday amid sagging poll numbers.

Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for first time, as both chase AI-fueled growth

The shuffle underscores the rivalry between the two retailers, particularly as Walmart expands its advertising and third-party marketplace businesses.

New York Gov. Hochul drops robotaxi service proposal for outside NYC in blow to Waymo

New York Gov. Hochul's proposal saw pushback from labor unions, transit workers and rideshare drivers.

U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump’s tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged.

Indian Market News

YPF Chief Readies War Chest for Shale Push as Milei Bolsters Oil

YPF SA is setting aside funds to keep spending in the fast-growing Vaca Muerta basin even if oil prices fall this year as management handpicked by libertarian President Javier Milei looks to build the state-run company into a global shale star.

Infra Stock’s Order Book Grows to a Record High of ₹29,372 Cr; What’s Driving the Growth?

Synopsis: Dilip Buildcon’s order book surged 57 percent QoQ to Rs 29,372 crore, driven by EPC contract growth, Renewable Energy expansion, and strategic focus on high-margin infrastructure projects. This article will outline how the company’s order book, which is in the business of development of infrastructure facilities on an Engineering Procurement and Construction basis (EPC), […]

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Crypto Market News

Tightening Bitcoin Bollinger Bands forecast explosive price move, but which way?

The Bollinger Bands indicator has narrowed to its tightest level on record, a rare technical setup that analysts say is a sign of a pending directional move.

ProShares seeks stablecoin reserves with GENIUS Act-compliant Treasury ETF

The ETF invests exclusively in short-term US Treasurys and is structured for potential use by stablecoin issuers under US reserve requirements.

Bitcoin At $67,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Stall As Bulls Struggle To Reclaim Momentum

Bitcoin remains subdued as ETF outflows persist and fear sentiment weighs on momentum. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $66,989.92 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,942.34 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $81.82 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.41 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09785...

Ripple CEO: 90% Chance Crypto Bill Passes By April, But What Do Prediction Markets Say?

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse raised his Clarity Act odds to 90% by end of April following a White House meeting Thursday between crypto and banking leaders. The White House Meeting Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) Chief...

Ripple CEO confirms White House meeting between crypto, banking reps

Trump administration officials held a similar event last week to discuss stablecoin yield within a market structure bill under consideration in Congress.

Bitcoin ETFs still sit on $53B in net inflows despite recent outflows: Bloomberg

Heavy outflows haven’t erased the success of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which still hold $53 billion in cumulative inflows, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.

Latest White House talks on stablecoin yield make ‘progress’ with banks, no deal yet

In the latest of a series of meetings hosted at the White House, bankers and crypto policy experts met to break down the wall halting the market structure bill.

Raoul Pal: Retail Didn’t Quit Crypto, The ‘Robinhood Crowd’ Rotated To AI

Macro strategist Raoul Pal says the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) pullback reflects rational capital rotation, not abandonment. Why Retail Rotated Out Of Crypto Speaking with Milk Road host LG Doucet, Pal argued that retail investors haven't turned against crypto permanently....

‘Bitcoin Is Just Getting Started,’ Says Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno

At the World Liberty Forum in Mar-a-Lago, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), joined Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) to discuss the future of U.S. crypto regulation, stablecoins and Bitcoin's long-term outlook. "Bitcoin Is Just Getting Started" "Bitcoin...

How Smart Money Is Positioning To Win In 2026

Hedge funds just revealed their Q4 portfolios. The world’s largest investors are making the same bet. Fourteen of the world’s biggest hedge funds dropped their Q4 portfolio disclosures this week and the moves were… not subtle. SoftBank sold every share of Nvidia...

Bitcoin And Ethereum Futures Go 24/7 On CME As Stock Breaks Out To New Highs

CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) will launch 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading starting May 29, closing the timing gap between regulated derivatives and always-on crypto markets as CME is trading flat after breaking out to new highs. The 24/7 Launch CME will offer...

‘Resilient’ Bitcoin holders defend BTC, but bear floor sits 20% lower: Glassnode

Bitcoin trades in a tight demand zone that formed in 2024, but previous bear market data suggest the channel will break and lead to new lows.

Eric Trump reitrates claim bitcoin is just getting started on its road to $1 million

U.S. President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility but said its upside potential outweighs the risks as prices hover below $70,000.

Susquehanna-backed Blockfills up for sale after $75 million lending loss

The Chicago-based company said it was temporarily suspending client deposits and withdrawals last week due to recent market and financial conditions.

‘Word-Salad Nonsense’—Fed President Kashkari Says Crypto Advocates Can’t Explain The Use Case

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari on Thursday attacked crypto and stablecoins, saying proponents deliver “word-salad nonsense answers” when pressed to explain how the technology actually works for cross-border payments. The Cross-Border Attack Kashkari used a...

Jim Cramer Says Cryptos Are ‘Getting Slaughtered,’ Dismisses Bitcoin As Iranian War Hedge

Jim Cramer took to social media platform X on Thursday to question the cryptocurrency market, specifically questioning Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) utility during periods of geopolitical instability. • What is BTC doing today? Cramer Dismisses “Iranian War Hedge” Narrative...

Bitcoin ‘roadmap to bottom’ says $58.7K Binance cost basis now crucial

New Bitcoin price analysis set out key safety nets for bulls ahead of a potential showdown with Binance traders' aggregate deposit cost basis.

CME targets May launch for 24/7 crypto derivatives trading

As both the SEC and CFTC explore 24/7 trading hours for US capital markets, several traditional financial exchanges file to expand hours in anticipation of such a move.

Bitcoin miners chase 30 GW AI capacity to offset hashprice pressure

Public Bitcoin miners are developing 30 gigawatts of AI-focused power capacity, nearly triple current levels, as post-halving margin pressure reshapes the industry.

U.S. Federal Reserve researchers sing praises of prediction markets

A deep look at predictions on Kalshi called such platforms valuable to policymakers and researchers, according to a new Fed paper.