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Stablecoins' future may hinge on lessons drawn from a 200-year-old past
Stablecoins are emerging as a major force in digital payments, but their future may depend on whether modern regulations can avoid the pitfalls of past and withstand real-world financial stress
 "Stablecoins' future may hinge on lessons drawn from a 200-year-old past")
₹57,000 crore in shares to hit market as IPO lock-ins expire this week
The largest expiry falls on November 26, when NTPC Green Energy unlocks 5,806 million shares, amounting to 69 per cent of its outstanding equity and valued at ₹56,347.42 crore
 "₹57,000 crore in shares to hit market as IPO lock-ins expire this week")
India, Canada agree to restart stalled talks for new trade deal: Govt
The restart of talks highlights thawing relations between the two countries as Carney pushes to expand trade ties beyond the US, its biggest trading partner
 "India, Canada agree to restart stalled talks for new trade deal: Govt")
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia hospitalised with chest infection
Khaleda Zia was brought to the hospital on Sunday night for health examinations, and following preliminary tests, she was admitted for urgent treatment
 "Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia hospitalised with chest infection")
Japan aims to foster growth in areas of semiconductors, AI with India
Prime Minister TAKAICHI further stated that, based on the Japan-India Joint Vision for the Next Decade launched during PM Modi's visit to Japan, she is determined to achieve tangible results
 "Japan aims to foster growth in areas of semiconductors, AI with India")
Hallucinations led me to breach ankle monitoring, causing arrest: Bolsonaro
Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison in September for attempting a coup to remain in the presidency after his 2022 electoral defeat
 "Hallucinations led me to breach ankle monitoring, causing arrest: Bolsonaro")
Airlines cancel Venezuela flights after FAA warns of rising security risks
FAA warned pilots that unspecified threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes as well planes taking off and landing in the country and even aircraft on the ground
 "Airlines cancel Venezuela flights after FAA warns of rising security risks")
Israel kills senior Hezbollah official in first strike on Beirut in months
The strike in Beirut's southern suburbs killed five people and wounded 25 others, Lebanon's Health Ministry said
 "Israel kills senior Hezbollah official in first strike on Beirut in months")
Rupee may drop to 90 vs dollar by Dec-end, regain by Mar: BS Poll
Possible US trade deal may help lift Indian currency, say experts
 "Rupee may drop to 90 vs dollar by Dec-end, regain by Mar: BS Poll")
Pakistan vs Bangladesh HIGHLIGHTS Asia Cup Rising Stars: PAK lift 3rd title; beat BAN in super over
With the score level at the end of 40 overs of cricket, the PAK Shaheens beat BAN in the super over to be crowned champions on the night
 "Pakistan vs Bangladesh HIGHLIGHTS Asia Cup Rising Stars: PAK lift 3rd title; beat BAN in super over")
Best of BS Opinion: Labour push, COP30 letdown, and tough realities
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Labour push, COP30 letdown, and tough realities")
Spice exporters look to tap new markets in Russia, Africa, Southeast Asia
Spices exports have been hit hard due to punitive US tariffs
 "Spice exporters look to tap new markets in Russia, Africa, Southeast Asia")
Hisar advocate to Chief Justice of India: The making of Justice Surya Kant
Justice Surya Kant is set to become the first person from Haryana to occupy India's highest judicial post on Monday. Bhavini Mishra takes a look at his journey
 "Hisar advocate to Chief Justice of India: The making of Justice Surya Kant")
ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup: Complete list of winners and runner-ups
Pakistan lifted their 3rd title on the night by beating Bangladesh A in the thrilling super over in Doha.
 "ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup: Complete list of winners and runner-ups")
Who's afraid of IPO market? Policymakers should only worry about disclosure
Despite weak listing gains and rising anger among retail investors, long-term data shows the IPO pipeline is healthier than ever, and heavy-handed regulation would do more harm than good
 "Who's afraid of IPO market? Policymakers should only worry about disclosure")
Little incentive to grow pulses: Poorer economics versus competing crops
Rising imports, shrinking acreage, and low profitability show why another mission may struggle unless pulses farming becomes economically viable for growers
 "Little incentive to grow pulses: Poorer economics versus competing crops")
The Breath of the Gods: The polymath probes a force driving human history
Simon Winchester's The Breath of the Gods explores how wind has shaped exploration, disaster, innovation, and imagination, even as its future remains uncertain
 "The Breath of the Gods: The polymath probes a force driving human history")
A diluted COP: Climate divisions hardened at Belem amid global warming
The headline omission in the agreement is the critical road map for the phaseout of fossil fuels
 "A diluted COP: Climate divisions hardened at Belem amid global warming")
Factory reset: Making labour codes effective is a big step forward
While the Centre is expected to publish the draft rules and notify them in due course, state governments have made significant moves
 "Factory reset: Making labour codes effective is a big step forward")
The global dash: World's market sprint, India still at the starting block
Two-thirds of global indices race to lifetime highs - the widest run in 18 years - while Nifty stumbles at the line
 "The global dash: World's market sprint, India still at the starting block")