Binance’s founder Changpeng Zhao revealed that he sold his apartment to buy Bitcoin at the beginning of his career in the crypto industry, at a time when he was unemployed and struggling financially. 💼🏠➡️₿

From Selling His Home to Buying Bitcoin at $600 💰 👇
https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/binance-founder-changpeng-zhao-says-he-sold-his-shanghai-home-to-buy-bitcoin-at-600-while-job-hunting-11770819390340.html

🚨📊 Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman's recommends three stocks for 12 February

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/s/1LXZAHZ

As Bangladesh holds its 13th Parliamentary elections, nearly 127 million voters face a crucial choice that could redefine the nation's future. Following the 2024 student-led uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina, the contest between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami could signal a dramatic political shift.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/bangladesh-votes-today-in-high-stakes-election-after-2024-uprising-against-sheikh-hasina-bnp-jamaat-islami-gen-z-hindu-11770857432181.html

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➡️ RBI drafts stricter rules to curb bank mis-selling
➡️ Budget addresses global challenges for business: FM
➡️ New CPI reflects modern spending trend

#MintDataBites | Budget Season: How deep are Indian states' pockets?

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#WATCH | Visuals from near Ghazipur Border Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, where two people died in an accident after a car rammed into a truck.

Bangladesh Elections: Voting began on 12 February morning in Bangladesh's crucial general election – the first since the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in nationwide student-led protests in August 2024. Hasina is currently in exile in India, and her party — the Awami League — has been barred from contesting this election.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/why-new-delhi-is-watching-bangladesh-s-first-post-hasina-election-more-closely-than-ever-bnp-jamaat-attack-on-hindus-11770861921789.html

Shivam Mishra's lawyer, Narendra Kumar Yadav, on Thursday claimed that his client has been wrongly arrested by the police in connection with the Lamborghini car accident case in Kanpur, asserting that Mishra was not driving the vehicle at the time of the crash.

"He (Shivam Mishra) has been wrongly arrested by the police. He was not driving the car," Yadav told.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lamborghini-accident-accused-shivam-mishras-counsel-declares-his-innocence-says-he-was-not-driving-11770879104425.html

📽Congress MPs threatened PM in Speaker’s chamber, claims Kiren Rijiju

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday stated that he has submitted a “substantive motion” in the Lok Sabha against Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he misled the nation.

A substantive motion is a formal, independent proposal placed before a legislative house or assembly for its consideration and approval, intended to convey a specific decision or opinion.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/rahul-gandhi-to-be-removed-as-lok-sabha-member-bjps-nishikant-dubey-submits-motion-against-lop-11770880996535.html

India Moves Up In Global Corruption Index 2025; Highlights Journalist Safety, Governance Concerns

Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 has placed India at 91st out of 182 countries, with a slight improvement in ranking but continued concerns around governance and institutional safeguards. The report compared India’s performance with major economies like the United States and the United Kingdom, while stressing that corruption remains a worldwide issue affecting development and public trust.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Kzo5-lZGc

#MintMarkets | Sensex crashes over 500 points, investors lose ₹3 lakh crore in a day

10 key highlights from Indian stock market today 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-crashes-500-points-investors-lose-3-lakh-crore-in-a-day-nifty-10-key-highlights-from-indian-stock-market-11770889508785.html

#MintMarkets | Multibagger small-cap stock jumps 15% after Q3 results today.

Do you own?
https://www.livemint.com/market/multibagger-small-cap-stock-jumps-15-after-q3-results-today-do-you-own-11770893081193.html

India's retail inflation inches up to 2.75% in January under new CPI 2024 series

https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-retail-inflation-cpi-inflation-january-2026-11770874886734.html

Bombay High Court refuses to hear Vijay Mallya's plea against the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, saying that he has to return to India for the proceedings of the petition. Here's what you need to know about the case.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/you-have-to-come-back-bombay-high-court-refuses-to-hear-vijay-mallyas-plea-against-fugitive-economic-offenders-act-11770887740358.html

Brazilian President Lula will visit India from February 18-22 to attend the 2nd AI Summit in New Delhi.

What's on agenda? 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/brazilian-president-lula-visit-india-from-feb-18-22-2nd-ai-summit-mea-france-macron-11770901673556.html

Abhishek Sharma out of India vs Pakistan clash in T20 World Cup 2026?

India captain Suryakumar Yadav gives huge update 👇
https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/abhishek-sharma-out-of-india-vs-pakistan-clash-in-t20-world-cup-2026-india-captain-suryakumar-yadav-gives-huge-update-11770896568979.html

The Madras High Court has ordered M S Dhoni to pay ₹10 lakh for translating documents in his defamation suit against a retired IPS officer.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/ipl-betting-scam-case-madras-high-court-directs-ms-dhoni-to-pay-rs-10-lakh-for-document-translation-11770901807618.html

Team India created history at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup on Thursday, after they registered the fastest team 100 in tournament history.

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ind-vs-nam-ishan-kishans-6-hitting-spree-powers-india-for-fastest-team-100-in-t20-world-cup-by-just-a-single-delivery-11770906925748.html

Bank deposits power loans — but how safe is your money? 💰

DICGC insures up to ₹5 lakh per depositor. Is that enough in today’s economy, or should the cover be increased? 🤔
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/rs-5-lakh-dicgc-bank-deposit-insurance-is-it-enough-or-should-the-govt-increase-it-11770896010378.html

India has approved a ₹3.6 lakh crore boost to its armed forces, including 114 new Rafale fighter jets and P-8I reconnaissance aircraft, amid rising tensions with neighbours.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-approves-rs-3-6-lakh-crore-defence-upgrade-to-buy-114-rafale-jets-and-reconnaissance-plane-for-navy-11770906214826.html