Selfie with liveness detection, recording of geographical coordinates, and verification of bank account by the ‘penny-drop’ method are among the mandatory new measures listed by India’s financial intelligence agency under the anti-money laundering and terrorist financing KYC protocols for cryptocurrency exchanges while onboarding users. The directives also discourage Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial Token…
With zero natural rivers or lakes, Kuwait depends almost entirely on seawater desalination to meet its water needs/Image: Renderhub Kuwait’s shimmering skyline and bustling urban centres rise from one of the most water-scarce landscapes on Earth. Roughly the size of New Jersey and spanning just under 18,000 square kilometres, the country sits at the northern…
While traditionally, women are known to be more romantic than men, a new study has flipped that script. Yes, that’s true! A major study published in Behavioral and Brain Sciences, shows that men crave steady love more deeply, gain bigger health boosts from relationships, and hate breakups more than women do. They seek partners harder…
AriesThis week makes you think about how you’re using your energy at work. You might be impatient or restless because things are moving slowly, but trying to make things happen will only make things worse. Instead of starting something new, work on finishing things that are already on your to-do list. A senior or authority…
After a brief rebound in early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex later declined 78.84 points to 84,102.12. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Friday (January 9, 2026) amid relentless foreign fund outflows and renewed concerns over potential U.S. tariff hikes. After a brief rebound…
DHAKA: A total of 32 prominent citizens and rights activists on Saturday condemned the planned killings, especially the killing of minorities, serial violence and the burning of houses in the country, stressing that the Prof Yunus-led interim govt is failing to prosecute the perpetrators of violence against the minorities. They demanded that those responsible for…
Bridal fashion is embracing blue as a bold statement, moving beyond traditional reds and pinks. Bride Nandini Ghai made headlines by choosing a stunning Falguni Shane Peacock blue lehenga, adorned with intricate floral sequins and lotus motifs. Her elegant styling, including kundan jewelry and delicate floral accents, proved that an unexpected color choice can be…
General:Blocked money can finally come in today, and it feels like a stuck door opening. The Moon supports release, and Jupiter helps you receive what was delayed, a payment, a refund, or an old promise fulfilled.Still, your mood may dip because results feel unsatisfactory in some other area. Don’t mix the two. One part of…
Why Cats Hate Aluminium Foil: The Sounds, Textures and Sensory Overload That Send Them Running Videos of cats recoiling from aluminium foil have become a familiar internet gag, with owners lining worktops and tables to keep curious paws at bay. The reactions look dramatic, startled jumps, instant retreats, but the science behind them is more…
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened higher at 89.88 but lost ground through the day to settle at 90.16 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar, down 26 paise from its previous close. Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee declined 26 paise to settle at 90.16 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on…
