The student leaders said in a video on Facebook that parliament should be dissolved by 3 p.m. (0900 GMT) on Tuesday and asked "revolutionary students to be ready" if that did not happen.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the government's decision to impose an 18% GST on life insurance and medical insurance premiums, stating that such essential services should not be taxed, especially in a country with high out-of-pocket health expenses. Fellow Congress MP Pramod Tiwari condemned the move as unethical, highlighting the burden it places on struggling individuals. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, protested outside Parliament, demanding the rollback of the GST on health and life insurance. Читать дальше...
IIT Indore has developed innovative shoes for soldiers that generate electricity and track real-time locations, enhancing their safety and efficiency. These shoes, incorporating Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) technology, produce electricity with every step, storing it in the soles for small appliances. Additionally, equipped with GPS and RFID, the shoes provide real-time location tracking. The first batch of ten pairs has been supplied to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)... Читать дальше...
The United Nations has dismissed additional staff from its agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, following an internal investigation into their possible involvement in the Hamas-led October 7 attack against Israel. The UN Secretary-General’s office made this announcement, but details on the staffers' roles or the evidence remain undisclosed. This follows previous actions where UNRWA fired 12 and suspended seven staffers. The total number dismissed is unclear. Israel’s allegations led to a temporary funding suspension by donor countries... Читать дальше...
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S&P Global Ratings, Director, Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings (Asia-Pacific), Andrew Wood said that S&P expects domestic demand conditions in Bangladesh in this period of time to be weak and probably going to entail less support for exports from other countries, including India, into Bangladesh.
The New York Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repo facility recorded its lowest inflow since May 2021 at $316.246 billion on Monday. Investors shifted funds to the overnight repo market amid stock sell-offs. This trend, influenced by increased supply of Treasury bills, resulted in softened repo rates, with lower repo activity expected to continue this week.
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Hangzhou, home to major companies like Alibaba, has banned nonessential landscape lighting to conserve energy amid extreme heat. With temperatures exceeding 40°C since August 2, the city's demand for electricity has surged. Authorities have also suspended light shows in the city of 12.5 million people. Similar heat waves have hit nearby Shanghai, where power grid demand reached record highs. Despite La Nina's cooling effects, global warming has exacerbated 2024's record heat. High temperatures are... Читать дальше...
Bangladesh was awaiting an interim government on Tuesday, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following student-led protests that left hundreds dead.
Under the scheme, comprehensive risk coverage for crops against all non-preventable natural risks -- from pre-sowing to post-harvest stages of crops -- at a very reasonable premium for the farmers is being provided.
The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 1986.55 and a 52-week low of Rs 1233.1.
Brij Kishore Prasad, Secretary of the North Bengal Exporters Association, announced on Tuesday that Indian exporters are facing significant setbacks due to ongoing protests in Bangladesh. The border closure has left vehicles stranded, and shipments already sent cannot be unloaded.
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The notice was issued for fees collected from Indian customers trading in virtual digital assets (VDAs) on the platform, categorized under online information database access or retrieval (OIDAR) services.
After violent protests erupted in Bangladesh and Sheikh Hasina arrived in India, a video of Dhruv Rathee praising Bangladesh sparked controversy. The video was shared by BJP leader Shehzad Poonawala. However, Rathee explained the video was four years ago. More than 100 people died in the violence, and Hasina's residence was looted as she fled the country.
Almost 78% of Indian consumers prefer human customer service support when shopping online, according to an EY report. The survey reveals that while 61% of Indian consumers find AI-driven product recommendations beneficial, the primary concern remains data breaches.
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Donald Trump advocated for a strategic national bitcoin reserve during a Nashville crypto convention, pledging to retain the U.S. government's bitcoin holdings. Besides him, Senator Cynthia Lummis and Robert F Kennedy Jr proposed substantial bitcoin reserves for the government. The U.S. already holds a large bitcoin cache from criminal seizures, potentially affecting the crypto market.
Nahid Islam, a prominent student leader at Dhaka University, has become a central figure in the recent protests that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. As a key organizer of the Students Against Discrimination movement, Islam has faced severe challenges, including abductions and torture. His activism against controversial job quotas has significantly influenced the political landscape in Bangladesh.
Gautam Adani retirement plans: The fate of Adani's empire lies in the hands of his son Jeet and Karan, and their cousins Pranav and Sagar. All of them will have equal shares of his trust.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed concern over Bangladesh's unstable interim government amid ongoing protests. He highlighted the risk of increased Jamaat-e-Islami influence and potential interference from China and Pakistan. Tharoor also warned of possible refugee flows due to attacks on Hindus and urged India to reassure Bangladesh of its supportive stance.
DBS Bank India introduced ‘DBS Golden Circle’, a priority banking initiative for senior citizens, providing attractive interest rates on savings and fixed deposits, cyber insurance, and several other benefits. The program aims to secure income in old age, offering flexibility in accessing funds and enhancing the overall banking experience for those aged 60 and above.
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