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WHO Chief applauds PM Modi on decade of India's Swachh Bharat Mission

WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, praised India's Swachh Bharat Mission on its 10th anniversary. The mission, initiated in 2014, aimed to make India Open Defecation Free and has built over 100 million individual household toilets.

Oct 2, 2024

Swachh Bharat Mission: A Decade of Transformative Change

The Swachh Bharat Mission celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of significant transformation in India's sanitation landscape.

Oct 2, 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

UPI Transactions Skyrocket, Marking Digital Payment Surge

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has seen a significant surge in its transaction value and volume in September. The data released by NPCI on Tuesday revealed that UPI transactions reached a remarkable value of Rs 20.64 lakh crore, marking a 31% year-on-year increase.

Oct 1, 2024

India and France intensify strategic partnership as NSA Doval calls on French President Macron in Paris

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday called on French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, reiterating India's commitment to implement the Horizon 2047 roadmap between the two long-standing strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific.

Oct 1, 2024

Demolition of illegal houses begins in Musi riverbed

Authorities in Hyderabad on Tuesday began demolition of vacated houses that had been built illegally along the Musi Riverbed for the Musi Riverfront Development Project.

Oct 1, 2024

Zerodha's Strategy Amid Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics

Zerodha, a leading online brokerage firm, has made a significant decision in response to the revised exchange transaction charges (ETC) and securities transaction tax (STT). The company has chosen not to charge users after these changes came into effect, a move that is expected to impact 10% of its revenue.

Oct 1, 2024

Sensex closes up by 236 pts, NTPC and Kotak Mahindra Bank top gainers

Sensex, Nifty open positive, trade higher amid positive global cues

At 9:39 a.m., Sensex was at 84,461, up 161 points or 0.19 per cent and Nifty was at 25,858, up 47 points or 0.18 per cent.

Oct 1, 2024

What is BRAP 2024: A Game-Changer for India's Business Landscape

The Indian government's BRAP 2024 aims to bolster the 'Make in India' initiative and enhance ease of doing business. The plan introduces an innovative assessment methodology and focuses on reducing approval times.

Oct 1, 2024

AI Set to Reshape India's Job Market, Finds BSI Report

A BSI report reveals 94% of Indian business leaders expect AI to significantly alter office jobs. Despite potential job displacement, 98% view AI as an opportunity to improve productivity and efficiency.

Sep 30, 2024

Healthcare sector at forefront of nanotechnology innovation

Nanotechnology Revolutionizing Healthcare and Tech Sectors

Healthcare is leading in nanotechnology innovation, with applications in diagnostics, drug delivery, and medical imaging. Commercialization of nanotechnology varies by sector, with technology and healthcare sectors seeing faster commercialization due to high investment.

Sep 30, 2024