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All of 23andMe’s independent directors have resigned from its board in a rare move that marks the latest challenge for the genetic-testing company

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Agrochemical companies have had a rough time over the past year or so. But tough times don't last, and the corporate and analyst commentary has adopted a more optimistic tone of late, hinting at early signs of recovery.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Edtech company Physics Wallah’s offline ambitions and listing plan have fetched it $210 million in funding, effectively valuing it at $2.8 billion, 2.5 times what it was worth two years ago. Physics Wallah attracted new investors in this round, including India-focused hedge fund Hornbill Capital and venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners, the company said on 20 September.

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initial public offerings (IPOs) — Northern Arc Capital, Western Carriers India, and Arkade Developers — that closed for subscription on Thursday received strong investor interest. Northern Arc Capital's ₹777-crore IPO was subscribed 110.91 times, attracting bids worth ₹62,553 crore. The issue received bids for 238.22 crore shares against the offered 2.14 crore shares, excluding anchor investors. The IPO, priced at ₹249-263 per share, comprised a fresh issue of ₹500 crore and an offer for sale of 1.05 crore shares.

«While the US Fed policy is out, investors will look for the other three central banks' outcomes, namely BOJ, BOE, and China. Overall we expect the market to stay in a range with positive bias,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal.

bond yields retreated to a nearly 31-month low Thursday after the US central bank unexpectedly cut rates by half a percentage point overnight. But broader local gauges and export-laden technology counters fell over concerns the outsized reduction re flects hitherto unknown growth challenges in the world’s biggest economy. “Since quantum of the cut is bigger than expectations, it implies concerns of a growth slowdown in the US economy, which led to the initial subdued reaction in markets today,” said Pankaj Pandey, head of retail research, ICICI Securities.

ICT and semiconductor components in its productivity-linked incentive scheme (PLI) to promote manufacturing in the country, as about 85% of these are currently imported, said Jason Oxman, president, Information Technology Industry Council (ITI). “The opportunity for India to focus a programme of incentives on the ecosystem in semiconductors and in ICT is a big one,” Oxman said, adding that the global industry body has suggested this to the government. The ITI represents the likes of Google, Meta, Dell Technologies, HP, AMD, Applied Materials and others.

Qatar Airways has prohibited all passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Harirl International Airport (BEY) from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board flights. The airlines said that the restriction applies to checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo, and will be enforced until further notice. In a post on X, Qatar Airways stated, «Effective immediately: Following the directive received from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Lebanon, all passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Harirl International Airport (BEY) are prohibited from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board flights. The ban applies to both checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo, and will be enforced until further notice.»

unit 8200, that is specialized in cyber warfare operations. It boasts of some of the world's best hackers and intel operatives who carry out some of the most dangerous cyber operations in the world, including tapping into communications of secure servers of enemy countries. However, this time they have come up with a rather 'innovative' idea.

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After surpassing $12.6 million in presale funding on Wednesday, Pepe Unchained ($PEPU) made another splash with a developer grant announcement on X (formerly Twitter) to start building its ecosystem.

High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), Chief Executive Officers (CEO), businessmen and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are part of India's first Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP). As many as 18,400 individuals, frequent global travellers and OCI card holders have been registered in the programme online for availing the service, said a senior home ministry official. Besides Delhi's IGI Airport, the services in the first phase will be made operational at major airports including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Ahmedabad. According to officials, 60% faster immigration clearance to 1,500 passengers have been granted through e-Gates so far. The facility will be expanded to 21 airports. When asked about the personal data of those enrolled for the programme, a senior official said, «the personal data is safe and secure and details are not to be shared.» As per the programme, «Eligible individuals can apply online for the fast-track immigration facility. Those with approved applications are called to submit their biometrics (fingerprint and facial image) at the international airports in India or the Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRRO).»

Over the course of about two months, there have been two known attempts on the life of the former president Donald Trump, and experts told Fox News Digital that he may still be at risk of more. This is not the final effort that will be made. They will not stop pursuing him, said Gene Petrino, a 26-year veteran of Florida's Plantation Police Department and an authority on active shooter situations, in a Fox News Digital interview on Tuesday. Other people are going to see it that way, and the only responsible thing to do is now increase even more his security footprint. Suspect Ryan Routh allegedly pointed a rifle towards the 45th president on Sunday just outside the club's perimeter, but Trump was safely escorted from the green at his West Palm Beach, Florida, golf club. Routh ran away from the scene but was caught on I-95 shortly after. Also Read :When is the next Federal Reserve meeting? Will rates be slashed further, here's all you need to know

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Radhakishan Damani has sold 1 lakh shares in VST Industries for Rs 4.4 crore via block deal. He sold shares at a price of Rs 439.05 apiece which was slightly above the Wednesday closing price of Rs 437.85. Today the stock settled at Rs 444, gaining by Rs 6.15 or 1.40%

joint operation launched by Army along with Manipur Police, that has a potential threat to life and property, was averted when a large quantity of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) was recovered in the hill region of Manipur near Bongjang and Itham villages in Imphal East district. The operation resulted in recovery of seven IEDs, weighing approximately 28.5kg. An army spokesperson said, “Acting on specific information, columns of the Indian Army and Manipur Police acted swiftly and launched an extensive search operation incorporating Army Explosives Detection Dogs. The operation resulted in recovery of seven IEDs, weighing approximately 28.5kg. The IEDs were diffused by experts from Army Engineers. The recovery has prevented a major disaster and saved precious lives”. Manipur witnessed hi tech attacks by drone bombs and rocket propelled bombs. Following the attack by drone bombs and rocket propelled bombs, the security forces have deployed an anti-drone system to repel the rogue drones.

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) whereby securities — other than unlisted, non-traded, or thinly-traded securities — will now be valued in line with mutual fund rules. This came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) received feedback from the AIF industry on challenges with the valuation framework and has made changes based on public comments and internal discussions. Modifying the rules, the regulator said, «valuation of securities, other than unlisted securities and listed securities which are non-traded and thinly traded, for which valuation norms have been prescribed under Sebi (Mutual Funds) Regulations shall be carried out as per the norms prescribed under MF rules».

West Bengal government on Thursday issued a list of directives on the safety, security and efficient functioning of healthcare professionals, saying those orders need to be implemented immediately. The directives came a day after the government held a meeting with agitating junior doctors over the same issues. In a two-page communication, Chief Secretary Manoj Pant to Principal Secretary (health) NS Nigam, the directions mentioned the need for «adequate availability of on-duty rooms, washrooms, CCTVs, drinking water facilities in the healthcare facilities.» Works in this connection must be completed as early as possible, it mentioned in one of the 10 directives issued.

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As time goes by and technology advances in the cryptocurrency market, Ethereum whales, which are enormous holders of Ether (ETH), have always had an eye for credible emerging projects. This September, their focus has turned to Rexas Finance (RXS), another upcoming player in the blockchain ecosystem. The RWA tokenization platform has caused quite a stir. Five factors explain the high demand for Ether whales for Rexas’s Finance platform.