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October 2024: Indian Mutual Funds Attract a Whopping Rs 2.4 Lakh Crore Inflows
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has reported that monthly inflows into mutual fund Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) breached the Rs 25,000 crore threshold for the first time in October 2024. SIP contributions for the month surged to Rs 25,323 crore, marking an all-time high compared to Rs 24,509 crore in September 2024. A year ago, in October…
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U.S. Approves $2 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan, Provoking Outrage from Beijing
The U.S. has authorized a significant arms sale to Taiwan, worth nearly $2 billion, including advanced missile systems. This decision has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing, which perceives the move as a threat to its sovereignty and has vowed to implement countermeasures. The escalating military dynamics in the Taiwan Strait raise concerns about regional stability, as the U.S. continues to…
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4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Iran, Fuels Speculation of Nuclear Test
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Iran‘s Semnan province, near Aradan, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers on October 5, 2024, around 10:45 PM local time. The tremor was felt as far away as Tehran, approximately 110 kilometers from the epicenter. Following the earthquake, a weaker tremor occurred in Israel, sparking speculation on social media about a possible covert nuclear…
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India Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, Calls for Adherence to Humanitarian Law
Riyadh: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, addressing the first India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue in Riyadh, emphasized that India’s primary concern is the ongoing conflict in Gaza. He expressed New Delhi’s firm stance, supporting an immediate ceasefire amid the prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has now lasted 11 months. Jaishankar reiterated India’s consistent position…
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US, South Korea, and Japan Strategize Against North Korea’s Nuclear Threat in Trilateral Talks
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is set to meet with South Korean and Japanese counterparts to address rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, exacerbated by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s nuclear and missile program expansion. The trilateral talks in Seoul will focus on North Korea’s recent military satellite launch, deemed essential for monitoring U.S. and South Korean activities.…
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