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
SEBI announces new measures to curb F&O trading, strengthen equity markets

SEBI Introduces New Measures to Reinforce Equity Markets

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a series of new measures for the futures and options (F&O) segment. This decision is a response to a concerning trend where nine out of ten participants have consistently lost money over the past three years. Oct 2, 2024