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Jack Dorsey's Block reveals its own bitcoin mining system

Block, previously known as Square and led by Jack Dorsey, is expanding its operations in the bitcoin mining sector. The tech giant announced on Tuesday that it has successfully developed a standalone three-nanometer bitcoin mining chip. The design phase is currently in progress with a leading global semiconductor foundry. Block also plans to extend its project to include system design, aiming to democratize access to bitcoin mining.

Sports

India-Pakistan bilateral series Down Under? Cricket Australia voices interest

Cricket Australia, on March 27, shared the idea of hosting a bilateral series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. As per CA's recently-announced international schedule, both India and Pakistan will visit Down Under for their respective series against hosts Australia in November this year. Notably, the two Asian rivals haven't competed in bilateral assignments in over a decade due to political issues.

Politics

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari faints during political rally in Maharashtra

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari fainted while delivering a speech in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, on Wednesday afternoon. According to reports, the 66-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader suddenly started feeling dizzy while delivering a speech and fell. His party colleagues quickly caught him and immediately sought medical assistance. At the time of the incident, Gadkari was campaigning for Rajashree Patil, a candidate affiliated with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.

Technology

Huawei effect: Apple's iPhone sales in China drop by 19%

Apple's iPhone sales in China have experienced a significant 19% drop at the start of the year, marking the tech giant's most challenging period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to a study by Counterpoint Research, Apple's share of China's smartphone market has shrunk to 15.7% in Q1 2024, down from 19.7% in the previous year. The primary cause for this decline is attributed to stiff competition from local rivals Huawei and Vivo.

Entertainment

Amitabh Bachchan buys 20-acre Alibaug property for ₹10 crore: Report

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, set to appear in the upcoming film Kalki 2898 AD, has expanded his real estate portfolio with a new acquisition. The Hindustan Times reported that the 81-year-old actor purchased a 20-acre plot in Alibaug, a coastal town in Maharashtra for ₹10 crore. The property was bought from The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) and is part of the larger A Alibaug project.

Business

Apple India stores mark successful first year with strong sales

Apple's premier stores in India, Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in New Delhi, have reported robust sales during their inaugural year. According to The Economic Times, each store generated ₹190-210 crore in the last fiscal year. They consistently clocked monthly average sales of ₹16-17 crore each since their launch, with the Mumbai store registering slightly higher revenue due to its larger size. These figures place the Indian outlets among Apple's highest-grossing retail stores worldwide.

Miscellaneous

Sidhu Moose Wala's father to contest Lok Sabha polls: Reports

Balkaur Singh, father of the late singer-turned-politician Sidhu Moose Wala, is reportedly considering running in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. According to a Times Now report, Singh has chosen the Bathinda constituency in Punjab as his electoral battleground. The constituency will go to the polls in the last and seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. He is expected to enter the race as an independent candidate.