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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revealed that over 6,447 people of Chhattisgarh have opted for the ‘Vote-from-Home’ option for voting in the incoming assembly elections in Chhattisgarh. The option has recently started in India that is open for limited citizens.

cryptocurrency as a legal tender. Since then, the value of various cryptocurrencies has been steadily increasing and this led to more countries legalizing the use of cryptocurrency as a tender for transactions. By 2021, most developed countries the world over had accepted cryptocurrency as a legitimate mode of transactions. In India though, the acceptance was marred with hesitation and roadblocks at every twist and turn and people’s interest in cryptocurrency started to gain momentum only with the formation of the first cryptocurrency exchange in 2013. However, since then, the growth of cryptocurrency in India has been truly staggering with industry estimates (May 2023) expecting around 15-20 million investors of cryptocurrency holding over $5.37 billion in crypto holdings. So then for the average Indian then begs the question; how should cryptocurrency be looked at or treated? Is it just another ideal alternative investment option to boost someone’s investment portfolio or has it matured into becoming an actual profit-making opportunity? For the age-old investor, stocks and bonds are the only things that mattered when it came to assets to own. Newer assets in the form of non-traditional assets like mutual funds, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, forms of collectibles, precious metals, mortgage backed securities, etc. have all found gradual acceptance in the portfolios of the modern-day investor.

Fans of foreign films, obscure Scandinavian crime shows, the hit survival TV series Alone and the Tour de France will soon be able to have a say in what ads they see – or don’t.

Facebook and Instagram users in Europe are getting the option to pay for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules

Fractional ownership of real estate is fast emerging as a promising investment instrument in India for investors, particularly HNIs, and even end-users, which may help them earn steady returns of 8-10 per cent from the booming real estate market, opine industry experts.

Reliance Jio sees global foray as an option which is continuously under evaluation at the company, a senior company official said. While speaking to the media at India Mobile Congress, Reliance Jio President Mathew Oommen said that India is now a tier 1 plus country and there should be no apprehension in framing policies that are right for the nation. “We think the opportunity for India to go global is big. Reliance will continue to review options to see how best to represent India globally and offer value to customers leveraging the technology capabilities that we have already operationalized in India,” Oommen said. He said that to truly drive the Digital India vision, the government should start leveraging Rs 75,700 crore Universal Services Obligation Fund (USOF) not just for mobile tower deployment but to make devices and services affordable and accessible for individuals. He said Jio Bharat Phone ecosystem is an enabler to 2G mukt Bharat and AI Yukt Bharat. He said that the underutilised USO fund should be leveraged for not just telecom infrastructure but also giving help to individuals for devices and services for those who cannot afford the transition. «Anyone who cannot afford connectivity or monthly rent should be given a device and service model by leveraging the fund,” Oommen said. The government at present charges 8 per cent of telecom companies' revenue as licence fee.

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1. Product Selection - The consumer selects a product or service they wish to purchase through Zero EMI. This could be anything from a smartphone to a home appliance or even a vacation package.

Large brokers like Groww, Zerodha and Angel One get almost 80-85% of their revenues from F&O traders. Even early-stage startups in this space like Dhan is focused on professional traders who undertake very high frequency trades.

Making investment is a difficult decision-making process that can significantly impact your financial future. The choice between risk-free and risky investments is one that demands careful consideration. Some people feel that they need to only get into safe investment options while others feel they would only invest in high-risk funds.

Major automobile manufacturer Honda does not accept cryptocurrency payments directly, but people can use cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) to buy a Honda car through a third party.

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PlayStation 5 consoles will be priced at $499.99 for both the PS5 with the disc drive and the PS5 Digital Edition. This reflects a $50 increase compared to the current model. These new PS5 models are set to hit the market in November.

ESOPs are issued to the employees at a lesser price than the market price of the shares of the concerned company. “The difference between the market price and the exercise price is considered to be a prerequisite, which is taxed as salary in the hands of the recipient," said Archit Gupta, Founder and CEO, of Clear. The tax saving opportunities on them are similar to tax saving opportunities available for salaried class of people, like 80C deduction, 80D deduction, etc., Gupta added.

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion for Monday night’s drawing after no one matched the game’s six numbers for the giant prize Saturday

U.S. regulators have added another option for fall COVID-19 vaccination, updated shots made by Novavax

Meta plans to give Facebook and Instagram users in Europe the option of paying for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules

room heaters, on the other hand, offer a reliable and efficient solution to tackle the winter cold. They come in a variety of types, from ceramic heaters to halogen heaters, each equipped with energy-efficient features and multiple heat settings. Some even offer additional features like humidifiers, ensuring not just warmth but also comfort and improved air quality.

Retirement fund body EPFO has given three more months until December 31, 2023, to employers for uploading wage details regarding pension on higher wages.

EPFO has given three more months until December 31, 2023, to employers for uploading wage details regarding pension on higher wages. The deadline for uploading wage details which was ending on September 30 has been extended following representations from Employers & Employers' Associations, according to a labour ministry's release. «Now, again many representations have been received from Employers & Employers' Associations wherein requests have been made to extend further time period for uploading wage details of applicant pensioners / members.

Google is adding a useful «Select all» button to Gmail on Android, allowing users to clean up their inbox more easily and quickly. According to 9to5Google, Gmail for Android will start showing a «Select all» button when users start selecting multiple emails at once. This feature has been available on Gmail's web app for quite some time, but has never been available on mobile devices.