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BusinessPhoto: The ConversationZimbabwe is promoting digital payments to increase trust in its newest currency, the ZiG. However, experts caution that technology alone may not be sufficient to stabilize or save the currency. Broader economic measures and policy reforms are likely needed alongside digital payment adoption to ensure the ZiG's success and public confidence.
The Conversation·
SportsPhoto: News18 SportsMoscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships, the first major Olympic sports event awarded to Russia since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the International Weightlifting Federation announced. Ahmedabad, India, will host the 2029 edition. The 2030 Moscow event will also serve as a qualifier for the 2032 Olympics. Russian Weightlifting Federation president Aleksandr Vinokurov praised Russia's infrastructure and experience for hosting.
News18 Sports··Moscow
PoliticsPhoto: News18Police arrested a man from Assam and his two aides for plotting to kill his cousin in Bengaluru over a land and money dispute. The accused hid an IED inside a torch battery and planted it in a parcel, causing an explosion on October 20 that injured the cousin and a co-worker. Investigations led to arrests in Bengaluru and Raichur district.
News18··Bengaluru
EntertainmentPhoto: HT EntertainmentGujarati folk singer Ishani Dave's song 'Ghor Adhari' gained popularity during Navratri garba nights. She believes regional music should transcend state and country boundaries. Inspired by Diljit Dosanjh, she aspires to collaborate internationally, naming Shakira and John Mayer as dream partners. Daughter of musician Praful Dave, Ishani started performing young and seeks to expand regional music's reach globally.
HT Entertainment·
BusinessPhoto: Amar EntertainmentSalman Khan announced a luxury residential project in Punjab but did not attend the launch event. The actor stayed away from the event but sent a video message for the occasion. The project marks Salman Khan's entry into real estate development in the region.
Amar Entertainment··Punjab
PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, warning of wider economic impacts. Speaking on UN Day in Delhi, he condemned terrorism as statecraft and urged global action. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized BJP over alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya temple and demanded inquiry into a purification ritual controversy. In sports, P.V. Sindhu lost the French Open final.
Hindustan Times··Delhi
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Photo: The ConversationZimbabwe is promoting digital payments to increase trust in its newest currency, the ZiG. However, experts caution that technology alone may not be sufficient to stabilize or save the currency. Broader economic measures and policy reforms are likely needed alongside digital payment adoption to ensure the ZiG's success and public confidence.
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