Rs 2,000 crore WazirX hack: Govt probe on as millions of users seek refunds

WazirX's $234M Cyber Heist: A Deep Dive into the Aftermath

The Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has been hit by a colossal cyber theft, with losses amounting to a staggering Rs 2,000 crore (approximately $234 million). The incident, which transpired in July 2024, has left millions of users in a state of limbo as they anxiously await the refund of their digital assets. Oct 7, 2024
Hurricane Helene death toll tops 200 in US

Hurricane Helene: US Death Toll Surpasses 200

The southeastern United States has been left reeling in the wake of Hurricane Helene, a storm of such magnitude that it has claimed over 200 lives, making it the deadliest to hit the US mainland since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Oct 4, 2024
Dengue cases surge in Bihar, 55 reported in last 24 hours

WHO Unveils Global Strategy to Combat Dengue, Arboviral Diseases

The WHO has launched a plan to tackle the surge in dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases.The Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness, and Response Plan (SPRP) aims to foster a globally coordinated response.Around four billion people worldwide are at risk of infection from arboviruses, a number projected to increase to five billion by 2050. The SPRP plan comprises emergency coordination, collaborative surveillance, community protection, safe and scalable care, and access to countermeasures. Oct 3, 2024
Middle East Conflict Triggers Rs 10 Lakh Crore Investor Loss

Middle East Conflict Triggers Rs 10 Lakh Crore Investor Loss

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has dealt a significant financial blow to investors, with a staggering Rs 10 lakh crore loss recorded on October 3, 2024. India's equity indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, plummeted, with the former falling by 1,769 points, or 2.10 per cent, to 82,497, and the latter dropping 546 points, or 2.12 per cent, to 25,250. Oct 3, 2024