Bitcoin is down 55% from its peak - here's why Tom Lee predicts crypto bull run as $15.6 billion options expiry looms

Economic Times - Sep 24, 2026

Bitcoin has fallen below $84,000 even as Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says the crypto bull market is underway. With $15.6 billion in Bitcoin options set to expire Friday, investors are watching market volatility closely as Bitcoin’s latest 55% decline remains smaller than previous major crashes.

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Sep 24, 2026
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The Supreme Court has agreed to review the Centre's request for prospective application of its March 11 verdict. The verdict determined that parental income alone cannot exclude candidates from the OBC creamy-layer. The Centre seeks a two-year window to implement the court's ruling without disrupting current recruitment processes. Aishwarya Bhati argued that immediate application could lead to administrative chaos and affect candidates not involved in litigation.

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SIR row: What's basis of Rahul Gandhi's allegations, asks BJP
Sep 24, 2026
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BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi challenged Rahul Gandhi's claims about the Election Commission's functioning and decision-making processes. Trivedi questioned Gandhi's reliance on unverified media reports without substantial evidence. He also highlighted Congress's historical electoral failures in various states to argue transparency in elections has affected their performance. Additionally, Trivedi called for clarification on the involvement of opposition leaders in the selection of chief electoral officers.

TMC name-symbol row: Supreme Court asks ECI for timeline
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The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India to provide a realistic timeframe for resolving a party dispute. Rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress are contesting over the party's name and election symbol. The court emphasised that proceedings should not be prolonged indefinitely and suggested daily hearings.

Scientists found something T. rex bones could never show: First known trackway reveals how the dinosaur actually walked 66.5 million years ago
Sep 24, 2026
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In 2025, Kent Hups discovered unusual impressions in North Dakota's Hell Creek Formation believed to be T. rex footprints. Paleontologists excavated the area and found a trackway of four large three-toed footprints. This trackway, estimated to be about 66.5 million years old, provides insights into the movement of T. rex. The study indicates the dinosaur walked at a speed of 1.5 to 2 meters per second.

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CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation in 48 hours
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Election Commission SIR row: Rahul Gandhi urges Gyanesh Kumar to 'turn approver', praises two ECs
Sep 24, 2026
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Rahul Gandhi has called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over mounting allegations of electoral fraud. He lauded two election commissioners who dissent against Kumar’s management of the electoral process. Gandhi raised alarms regarding 'vote chori', stressing its dangerous implications for democracy in India.

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The world's second-largest sugar producer had remained structurally surplus for nearly a decade but was forced to import sugar in the 2025-26 season after lower output pushed domestic prices to record highs. Prolonged rainfall shortages in Maharashtra and Karnataka, coupled with the state prioritising reservoir water for drinking over irrigation, are expected to reduce sugar content in cane due for crushing from October, executives said.

What's on menu at White House dinner for Xi Jinping: Here's the state dinner lineup
Sep 24, 2026
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan to the White House for a formal state dinner showcasing American ingredients with subtle Chinese influences. From Schramsberg “Blanc De Noir,” to yellow squash velouté will feature presidential traditions and also shape the evening in the East Room.

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