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A Rs 60,000 crore loss, Sebi crackdown, and a hope for banks As India shifts its investing habits, the allure of high-risk, high-return options is strong. However, this isn't for everyone, as Indian households are losing about Rs 60,000 crore in derivatives trades in a year. Sebi chief noted, «If Rs 50-60,000 crore annually is lost in F&O (futures & options) trades, that money could be better utilized in IPOs, mutual funds, or other productive areas.» The capital markets regulator reported that retail investors alone lost Rs 52,000 crore in FY24, highlighting the need for stricter controls.

killed four people in a tent camp housing displaced people inside a hospital complex in central Gaza, while a stabbing attack carried out by a Palestinian killed two people in a Tel Aviv suburb. Tensions have soared following nearly 10 months of war in Gaza and the killing of two senior militants in separate strikes in Lebanon and Iran last week. Those killings brought threats of revenge from Iran and its allies and raised fears of an even more destructive regional war. A woman in her 70s and an 80-year-old man were killed in the stabbing attack, according to Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service and a nearby hospital, and two other men were wounded. The police said the attack was carried out by a Palestinian militant, who was «neutralized,» and that a search was underway for other suspects.

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AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar alleged negligence in 'Asha Kiran,' a Delhi government-run shelter home for the 'intellectually retarded' and demanded action by Lieutenant General VK Saxena against the accused officials. After visiting the shelter home, AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar said, «We saw a lot of negligence inside. We interacted with the children. We demand that Delhi LG should take action against the officers involved in the matter.» The AAP MLA questioned why the shelter home was under an administrator who was arrested by the CBI in 2016 for taking a «bribe» and remained suspended for five years.

bike accident involving his 20-year-old son Pax Jolie-Pitt is said to be causing Brad Pitt great distress. Knowing that he hasn't been able to get in touch with Pax since the incident, which happened when Pax's E-bike crashed into a car in Los Angeles, Pitt is feeling sad and helpless, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment. Sources claim that Brad Pitt is upset about not being able to reach Pax and is heartbroken to learn about his accident. Particularly since the backlash from the 2016 domestic abuse incident involving Pitt and Angelina Jolie on a private jet, the connection between Pax and Pitt has been difficult. Due to the continuous conflict, Pitt has reportedly had trouble connecting with his kids, who don't return his calls. According to reports, the actor is especially concerned by Pax's not wearing a helmet while riding an E-bike, which Pitt feels could have been prevented if Pax had been in a car.

Ben Affleck recently made headlines. News of his purported split from Jennifer Lopez has prompted this action. As co-parents of five children in a blended family, Affleck and Lopez remain dedicated to their children's welfare despite their personal turmoil. According to insiders who spoke with Life and Style Magazine, Affleck has made his new house a welcoming «policy» for Max and Emme, Lopez's kids. Regardless of the adults' relationship situation, the goal of this technique is to make sure the kids feel content and accepted. According to the insider, Lopez is anticipated to create a similar atmosphere in her future household, as Affleck's house welcomes Emme and Max with open arms, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment.

Advocates say air conditioning is no longer a luxury but a public health and affordability issue

Rau's IAS Study Circle has offered compensation of Rs 50 lakh each to the families of three UPSC aspirants who died after rainwater gushed inside the institute's basement in Old Rajinder Nagar last week. The institute announced the compensation on Thursday, five days after the incident occurred. «We are offering Rs 50 lakh compensation to the family of each student who has lost their lives. Half the money will be given now. While the remaining portion will be given once Abhishek Gupta, CEO of the organisation, comes out or within six months, whichever is earlier», Rau's IAS advocate Mohit Saraf told PTI videos. On July 27, three UPSC aspirants drowned in the basement library of Rau's coaching centre. The Delhi Police has arrested seven people in connection with the case, including Rau's CEO Abhishek Gupta and coordinator Deshpal Singh.

Cameroon, left the country at the age of just 11 with her family, and went to the UK, where she was granted an asylum status. Meanwhile, she has no country to properly call a home but her skills in boxing is already taking her place and winning hearts, be it the 2023 European Games, or the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics, where she is a part of the Refugee Olympic Team.

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's statement that he will be waiting for ED with «open arms,» Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said that it is the country's «misfortune» that Rahul Gandhi is LoP, adding that the latter is «spreading disinformation.» Congress MP Rahul Gandhi claimed on Friday that the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) was planning a raid on him following his 'Chakravtyuh' speech in the parliament on July 29. «I believe that it is the country's misfortune that Rahul Gandhi is LoP. Along with lying inside the Parliament, he is also spreading disinformation outside...he is ashamed, he asks about the caste of the whole world,» Giriraj Singh told ANI.

Venezuelan trap shooter Leonel Martinez, age is just a number. He is back at the Olympics after 40 long years and is not ready to walk into the sunset just yet. Martinez finished 28th in men's trap competition of the Paris Games, missing only nine of his 125 shots. It was his second Games appearance after the Los Angeles Olympics back in 1984. The next edition of the mega event will be staged in Los Angeles and Martinez says it is only fitting he finishes from where he started four decades ago. «I have a light inside guiding me towards Los Angeles 2028. That is the future for me. The work for that starts right now. I will be working with my body and with my mind. This sport is 90 per cent mental,» said Martinez, who is not a firm believer in sports science.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi claimed on Friday that the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) was planning a raid on him following his 'Chakravtyuh' speech in the parliament on July 29. The Congress MP said that he was 'waiting with open arms' after ED 'insiders' told him that a raid was being planned. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, «Apparently, 2 in 1 didn't like my Chakravyuh speech. ED 'insiders' tell me a raid is being planned. Waiting with open arms, @dir_ed. Chai and biscuits on me.»

Officials say an overnight protest by climate activists at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany forced a three-hour halt to cargo flights

NEIRO, a meme coin launched on the Solana blockchain, is under scrutiny following allegations of insider trading and market manipulation.

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Olympics 2024 schedule for football shows that the United States will take on FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finalist Morocco in a mouth-watering soccer match at quarterfinals stage on Friday, August 2. Olympics 2024 soccer match between Team USA and Morocco is scheduled to kick off at 9 am (ET) at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Friday. Viewers in the US can watch the United States and Morocco's soccer game on Peacock. Morocco is likely to win the Olympics 2024 football quarterfinals against Team USA.

US Presidential Election 2024 is coming near, old skeletons are tumbling out of the cupboard. After former US President Barack Obama persuaded Joe Biden to step aside, the incumbent president has come out attacking the first black president in a different and unexpected way. Taking a dig in an unexpected way, the president recalled an incident that took place in 2012 and said how he forced Obama to change his stance on same-sex marriage. When being asked by reporters about his “legacy for LGBTQ Americans”, Biden said that he was the first person to come out for gay marriage and he is proud of it, reports 'The Telegraph'. He also asked the people present there if they remember that little problem with the Obama administration.

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China will ban the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist activities and restrict certain drone features

Ben Affleck's relationship with Jennifer Lopez has intensified because he just bought a $20.5 million «bachelor pad» in Pacific Palisades. There are now fresh reports circulating about the couple, who were previously said to be taking time apart to work on their marriage. Insiders speculate that Lopez may take a serious hit from Affleck's recent house purchase, calling it the «final insult» in their tense relationship, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment.