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
Zerodha's Strategy Amid Regulatory Changes and Market Dynamics

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
2,500 new Indian sign language terms helping persons with disabilities

India Introduces 2,500 New Sign Language Terms

India has taken a significant step towards inclusivity and empowerment by introducing 2,500 new Indian Sign Language (ISL) terms. These terms, which span across various academic fields such as mathematics and science, aim to enhance the existing ISL dictionary and support education for the deaf community. Sep 29, 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