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India signs treaty to protect marine biodiversity on high seas

Significant Milestone: India Joins Global Pact For Marine Biodiversity

India has joined the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, aimed at protecting marine life beyond national jurisdiction. The BBNJ Agreement bans destructive fishing and pollution, and prevents countries from claiming sovereign rights over marine resources on the high seas. India's participation in the BBNJ Agreement enhances its strategic presence beyond its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and strengthens marine conservation efforts. The BBNJ Agreement is a significant step towards global conservation of marine biodiversity, with India's participation adding momentum to the cause. Sep 26, 2024
Anura Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka's 9th President

Anura Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka's 9th President

Anura Dissanayake, leader of the Marxist-leaning Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, was sworn in on Monday as the ninth President of Sri Lanka, marking a historic moment as the country's first leftist head of state. Sep 23, 2024
Tech, biosciences CEOs meet with PM Modi, express 'immense optimism'

PM Modi's Tech Vision: CEOs Express Optimism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with 15 CEOs from the technology and biosciences sectors. This meeting took place in New York on September 23. The attendees included industry leaders from Nvidia, AMD, IBM, Adobe, Google, and biotech companies like Biogen and Moderna. The focus of the meeting was technology and innovation. Sep 23, 2024
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Post-Covid Investment Trends: Regular Returns and Tax Benefits Take Center Stage

The Covid-19 pandemic has shifted investment trends towards regular returns, tax benefits, and degree of returns, according to a report by the PHD Research Bureau, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and JIIMS, Rohini. The report analyzed investment behaviors over a four-year period, considering six financial instruments - mutual funds, bonds, stocks, derivatives, gold, and real estate. Sep 23, 2024
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