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Sikkim and West Bengal. The death toll includes eight Indian Army soldiers in Sikkim, while 27 bodies were recovered in West Bengal over the last three days.

Between January-August 2023, deals worth $1.2 billion were announced in the Indian EV (electric vehicle) ecosystem. That’s on track to overtake the funding announced during all of 2022, which saw 131 deals worth $1.9 billion, according to Tracxn, a data intelligence platform. The sector has witnessed a total of $302 million in funding in Q3 of 2023. That’s a 60% growth compared to the $188 million raised in Q3 2022. Funding has been on an uptrend since Q3 2022, according to Neha Singh, co-founder of Tracxn. MANY UNICORNS EXPECTED “We should expect to see the first of many unicorns being minted in the EV space in the next two years. We could also see bigger financial and strategic players checking into the top companies,” said Arpit Agarwal, director of Blume Ventures. There could be consolidation in the electric 2W space too. Overall, deal street is going to be busy, he said.

₹1.5 trillion issued to online gaming companies should be withdrawn and going ahead with the 28% GST on these companies will bring not only the online gaming industry but also the entire start-up sector in India to its knees. There was no confirmation from the central government about the figure of ₹1.5 trillion.

The development team behind friend.tech has amassed nearly $20 million in revenue since its launch in August.

A lucky player has won a $1 million fortune on the slots at No.1 Telegram casino, Mega Dice. A stake of $500 was turned into a $1 million haul in a series of high-payout spins. 

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Israel has issued a call to its citizens, urging them to exercise vigilance and not to disseminate rumours on social media platforms like WhatsApp after Hamas launched a " surprise attack". A visual message shared by the Israel Prime Minister's Office on X reads: «Don't help the enemy.» While sharing the picture on X, Israel Prime Minister's Office stated, «Don't spread rumors on Whatsapp or social media Don't share threats by terrorist organizations Don't distribute videos or photos from scenes of terror attacks Remain vigilant, be responsible, and together we will win.» Earlier, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel «was at war» and he has ordered mobilization of reserves to give it back with the magnitude the enemy has not expected, asserting that they will «win it.» In a video statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Netanyahu stated, «We are at war, not in an operation or in rounds, but at war. This morning, Hamas launched a murderous surprise attack against the State of Israel and its citizens.

BMW Motorrad, the two-wheeler arm of the German luxury major BMW, targets big growth in its EV sales. Dr. Markus Schramm, Head of BMW Motorrad says the target is to double the share of EVs in his company's global sales this year.

Arvind And Company Shipping IPO: The initial public ofering (IPO) of Arvind and Company Shipping Agency Limited is going to hit primary market on 12th October 2023 i.e. on Thursday next week.

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₹399 for a one-year subscription, offers exclusive shopping perks such as free shipping and one-day deliveries. It is exclusively accessible to users of Android smartphones and on the Amazon website. It is noteworthy that just after a few days following the roll out of Flipkart's membership program called Flipkart VIP, which costs ₹499 for an annual subscription and provides specific advantages related to delivery and returns in certain areas, Amazon has now introduced its Prime Shopping Edition.

In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, Ripple's (XRP/USD) price stands out, with its daily trading volume now exceeding $500 million. Despite recent bearish sentiments, the surge has ignited speculation: Could XRP be on the brink of a rebound? 

iPhones, the sale is offering massive discounts on iPhone 13 and 14. According to a report by The Hindu, here are the prices of the following iPhones during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2023: iPhone 13: ₹52,499 iPhone 14: ₹61,999 iPhone 14 Plus: 70,999 iPhone 14 Pro: ₹1,19,990 iPhone 14 Pro Max: ₹1,77,999 It is noteworthy that these prices have been given as per the last checked landing page of the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale. Some of these iPhones might not be available due to the heavy demand and going out of stock.

₹2.8 crore according to film industry tracker Sacnilk. This marks one of the weakest opening day figures for an Akshay Kumar film.

Indian Air Force (IAF) made a triumphant return from 'Exercise Bright Star' in Egypt over the weekend. This biennial multilateral tri-services exercise, hosted at the Cairo (West) Air Base in Egypt, proved to be an extraordinary opportunity for India to demonstrate its air power and strategic capabilities. Group Captain Parijat Jha, the Commanding Officer of the 28 Squadron, piloted the MiG-29 fighter during this exercise. He shared his enthusiasm, emphasizing the importance of India's participation.

India such as Amazon and Flipkart to leverage their growing user base and sales-driving capabilities, said Samantha Bukowski, global head of ecommerce, GroupM Nexus. The government’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) will also give a fillip to ad spending on ecommerce platforms, which is forecast to have crossed $1 billion, she said. “I think that’s a fair estimate,” Bukowski said.

Ethereum's recent surge in ether (ETH) staking, spurred by the Merge and Shanghai upgrades, has raised concerns surrounding centralization and reduced overall staking yields, according to a Thursday report by JPMorgan.

Taiwan legislators are working towards presenting the country's first crypto regulatory bill in November 2023, according to an exclusive interview granted to the Block's Timmy Shen.

₹99 and 6GB of additional data with one-day validity for ₹49. India is hosting this year’s World Cup after a gap of 12 years. The event, which started on Thursday, will be held at 10 venues across India.

smartphone brands. From Apple to Samsung, OnePlus to Honor, and many more, the options are virtually limitless. As the sale frenzy kicks off, it's time to prepare your phones and laptops, as you won't want to miss out on the incredible discounts that await.

According to an October 6 report from The Daily Hodl, several cities and organizations in the United States are getting ready to initiate basic income pilot programs.