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October 03, 2024
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Economic hopes drive stocks near 83,000-point level

A stock broker can be seen speaking on call while looking at his screen. — AFP/File Stocks soared on Thursday, hovering near the 83,000-point mark as renewed economic optimism triggered a buying spree in high-dividend-yielding shares, with investors betting on further monetary easing after inflation hit a 44-month low in September. Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) […]

Life Style
October 03, 2024
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Can dreams give us signs of disease we might have?

Were you aware that our dreams might just be trying to tell us major updates about our health? Yes, you read that right! While it might sound like something out of a really interesting movie, there have been instances where people’s dreams have alerted them to a health issue before it was even diagnosed. One […]

Technology
October 03, 2024
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Google for India 2024: Gemini Live Updated With Support for Hindi and Eight More Regional Languages

Google for India 2024 — the search giant’s annual India-focused event that showcases features and services designed for users in the country — was held on Thursday in New Delhi. During the event, the Mountain View-based tech giant introduced several new features and services including new capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Gemini. The company […]

Business
October 03, 2024
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SEBI's New Measures Could Halve Trading Volumes In F&O Segment

New Delhi: Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) new measures to curb derivatives trading could halve volumes in the futures and options (F&O) segment, according to a media report.  Media report citing sources said that volumes could drop by as much as 50 per cent after new measures take effect. They expect around 50 […]

Health
October 03, 2024
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Oura announces new smart ring with updated design and new sensors for $349

A user wearing an Oura Ring Courtesy: Oura Oura unveiled its new smart ring, the Oura Ring 4, on Thursday, which is available starting at $349.  The company’s rings track sleep, exercise, stress, heart health and other metrics to help users understand their bodies and make healthier choices. The Oura Ring 4 has new sensors, […]

Entertainment
October 03, 2024
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Demi Lovato explains why she considered retiring from music career

Demi Lovato explains why she considered retiring from music career Demi Lovato has revealed that she considered retiring from her music career while filming her new documentary, Child Star. The 32-year-old singer and actress made the shocking revelation during an appearance on Penn Badgley’s podcast titled Podcrushed. Talking about her upcoming film, Demi said, “One […]

Business
October 03, 2024
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Banks to put four-day hold on suspicious payments

Getty Images Banks will have the power to pause payments for up to four days to give them more time to investigate fraud, the government has said. Currently, transfers must be processed or declined by the end of the next business day, but the new law will allow an extension of three more days. For […]

Business
October 03, 2024
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Gold prices soar! Safe-haven appeal, festive demand drive gold rates up Rs 1,500 in just a day; analysts expect further rise

Gold price outlook: Market participants anticipate further increases in the price of the precious metal. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold prices reached a new peak of Rs 78,300 per 10 gm yesterday, driven by safe-haven buying amidst rising tensions in the Middle East and lower US bond yields. Market participants anticipate further increases in […]

World
October 03, 2024
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Bangladesh recalls five envoys in major diplomatic reshuffle

Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus speaks at the Trust Women conference in London November 19, 2014. — Reuters  Envoys located in Brussels, Canberra, Lisbon, New Delhi, UN called back. Government also recalls envoy to India marking diplomatic change. Foreign ministry orders envoys to immediately come back to Dhaka. DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government has recalled five […]