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18.03 / 12:43

Target Action security country Inside Afghanistan retaliates against Pakistan after air strikes kill eight

civilians were killed Monday in «reckless» air strikes by Pakistan's military in the border regions of Afghanistan, prompting Afghan forces to retaliate against Pakistani military outposts, Taliban officials said. Border tensions between the two countries have risen since the Taliban government seized power in 2021, with Islamabad claiming militant groups are carrying out regular attacks from Afghanistan. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Pakistani aircraft «bombed civilian homes» in Khost and Paktika provinces near the border with Pakistan at around 3:00 am (2230 GMT Sunday), adding that all of the dead were women and children.

18.03 / 12:11

markets Provident security Research Trade country electronic What is commodity trading and can I start this trade through a demat account?

demat account, a trading account, and a bank account. The demat account serves as a secure repository for storing trading assets and holdings, ensuring ease of management and accessibility.

18.03 / 12:11

markets Aware Manufacturing country innovations reports patient P&G Health to expand its VMS portfolio, injectables production

NEW DELHI : Procter & Gamble Health Ltd, a subsidiary of the multinational consumer goods firm Procter & Gamble, is preparing to expand its portfolio of vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS), especially neurotrophic vitamins, under its five-year plan, Milind Thatte, MD of the company, said. The company has a portfolio that comprises 90% of VMS products, with nasal decongestant Nasivision accounting for the remainder. “We are constantly upgrading our portfolio offerings and have launched four different products in the last three to four years.

18.03 / 11:59

markets ETF MSCI country cover DWS adds non-US MSCI World ETF to Xtrackers range

Xtrackers MSCI World ex USA UCITS ETF caters to investors seeking global equity exposure, but who would like to separately allocate to the US market. The fund comprises companies from 22 industrialised countries and reflects around 30% of the global market. It also reinvests the income from the companies it contains. DWS slashes fees on two Xtrackers India ETFs to 'simplify access' Countries such as Canada and Israel are not usually covered despite the corresponding portfolio components for these regions, but they are included in the ETF. Simon Klein, global head of Xtrackers sa...

18.03 / 11:59

markets COST ETF Invesco MSCI country Amundi launches Europe's cheapest All Country World ETF

Listed on Xetra, the Amundi Prime All Country World UCITS ETF (WEBG) offers diversified exposure to developed and emerging markets. DWS launches Xtrackers MSCI World ETF excluding the US Invesco FTSE All-World UCITS ETF was previously the lowest cost all country option in Europe, with a total expense ratio of 0.15%. Amundi partnered with Solactive to create the Solactive GBS Global Markets Large & Mid Cap index, and the fund uses full physical replication to track it. Value of London-listed ETFs surpasses £1trn for the first time Benoit Sorel, head of Amundi ETF indexing & S...

18.03 / 11:11

markets ETF MSCI country cover DWS launches Xtrackers MSCI World ETF excluding the US

18.03 / 11:09

Digital Trade Bitcoin country reports transaction volume Indonesia’s Crypto Transactions Skyrocket to $1.92 Billion in February

Indonesia has witnessed an impressive surge in cryptocurrency transactions, with the total reaching IDR 30 trillion ($1.92 billion) in February, according to the country’s crypto regulator.

18.03 / 10:51

UPS country Interviews Financial Insurance sector attracted Rs 54,000 crore FDI in last 9 years: Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi

The insurance sector has received close to Rs 54,000 crore as foreign direct investment (FDI) in the last 9 years on the back of further liberalisation of overseas capital flow norms by the government, Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi has said. The government increased the permissible FDI limit from 26 per cent in 2014 to 49 per cent in 2015 and then to 74 per cent in 2021, he told PTI in an interview. However, he said, the permissible FDI limit for insurance intermediaries was increased to 100 per cent in 2019.

18.03 / 10:51

UPS security stage country strain Relationships Chinese Perceptions of India

By Lt Gen P R Shankar (Ret.)

18.03 / 10:51

markets community wellness President Experts country rights SEBI’s decision to relax FPI norms welcomed by investors; Here is what experts say

On Friday, SEBI approved a series of proposals to ease regulatory requirements. A lot of market participants think of it as a catalyst for ease of investment in the country. In August 2023, SEBI asked FIIs holding over 50% of the equity in a single group or holding equity of more than Rs 25,000 crore in the Indian equity markets to disclose details of the parent firm getting benefits. The market regulator wanted FIIs/FPIs to bring down the exposure by the end of January 2024.

18.03 / 10:43

markets Williams Election President country peace International stake Explainer-Senegal's election: What is at stake for investors?

By Rachel Savage

18.03 / 10:43

markets UPS BLOCK country travelers Polish farmers block two border crossings with Germany

WARSAW (Reuters) — Polish farmers blocked two border crossings with Germany on Monday, local police said, as protests against European Union environmental regulations and cheap imports sweep the bloc.

18.03 / 10:25

Target CEO Fighting Sustainability Bill President country A pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France's lower house. Next stop the Senate

France's lower house of Parliament has unanimously approved a pioneering bill to curb the environmental impact of fast fashion, marking a significant step towards sustainability in the global fashion industry

18.03 / 10:25

Trade President Fishing stage country rights Feds pick New England’s offshore wind development area, drawing cheers and questions alike

The federal government on Friday designated an area of ocean off New England for the development of offshore wind in a move that generated cheers from environmental groups but questions from fishermen

18.03 / 10:24

Cooper Refugees War country rights International European Union announces $8B aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration

The European Union has announced a 7.4 billion-euro or $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores

18.03 / 10:23

Citizens Career TikTok President country reports Videos Mnuchin’s interest in TikTok and distressed NY bank echoes his pre-Trump investment playbook

Steven Mnuchin is a former U.S. Treasury secretary who said this week that he is interested in buying TikTok, just days after his investment firm led a $1 billion deal to inject life into a beaten-down bank

18.03 / 10:23

Citi Photos country rights boating AP PHOTOS: Collecting sap to make palm sugar is an arduous, and less appealing, job for Cambodians

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Chin Choeun spends nearly 12 hours a day collecting sap from palm trees that he and his wife turn into palm sugar.

18.03 / 10:23

COST Citi Universities country hospital patient medicines New York's trauma center for animals takes the most complex cases

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City is one of a handful of veterinary hospitals across the country that is equipped to handle the most complicated cases

18.03 / 10:23

Citi economy Food Bill country Department rights Things to know about Uber and Lyft saying they will halt ride-hailing services in Minneapolis

Lyft and Uber have said they will halt operations in Minneapolis because of a new city ordinance that increases wages for app-based drivers

18.03 / 10:23

COST show country reports Russia remains India's top crude supplier, imports rise 14% in January

NEW DELHI : Russia remained the top supplier of oil to India in January, accounting for nearly a third of the crude brought into the country, according to data from the commerce ministry. At $4.47 billion, the value of the crude oil supply from Russia jumped 41% year-on-year. Sequentially, crude imports from that country increased 14% from $3.92 billion in December 2023, the data showed.

18.03 / 07:49

Fighting Remark Trade country electronic Department gatherings PM Modi hits back at Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark, says "Muqabla 4 June ko ho jaaega"

Narendra Modi responded to Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark by stating his readiness to sacrifice his life for 'Shakti'. Speaking at a rally in Jagtial, the Prime Minister said that it was an honour for him that Nari Shakti has gathered to bless and support him. «The INDI alliance in their manifesto said that their fight is against 'Shakti'. For me, every mother, daughter and sister is a form of 'Shakti'. I worship them in the form of 'Shakti'. I am the worshiper of Bharat Mata...Their manifesto is to finish 'Shakti', and I accept the challenge...'Main jaan ki baazi laga dunga',» PM Modi said. PM Modi said that his government dedicated the success of the Chandrayaan mission by naming the point where Chandrayaan landed as 'Shiv Shakti'.

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