 "India slashes rice export duties to boost shipments, as bumper harvests promise lower prices and renewed access to global markets.")
India has reduced the export duty on parboiled rice from 20% to 10% due to rising inventories and an upcoming harvest. This change will make Indian rice more competitive globally, potentially driving prices down in countries like Thailand and Vietnam. The export duty for brown rice and husked rice has also been cut to 10%, ...
 "Sofosbuvir fights Hepatitis C, but at ,000, access sparks a DIY revolution amidst a deadly epidemic.")
Sofosbuvir, sold as Sovaldi by Gilead Sciences, is an effective drug used to treat Hepatitis C, a virus responsible for 250,000 deaths annually. While traditional treatments last up to a year with cure rates around 70%, a 12-week course of Sovaldi – taking one pill a day – boasts a 90% cure rate. However, the ...
 "Apple unveils iOS 18.1 public beta ahead of iPhone 16 launch, introducing transformative AI features, but access requires joining a waitlist.")
Apple has launched the public beta of iOS 18.1, introducing exciting Apple Intelligence features for suitable iPhone models just ahead of the iPhone 16 series release. Available since September 19, 2024, this update includes AI-driven tools such as a notification summary, enhanced writing assistants in native apps, and an image editing feature that removes unwanted ...
 "Livpure aims for 1 million water service subscriptions, targeting Rs 900 crore revenue by scaling affordable clean water access.")
Livpure is set to revolutionize access to clean drinking water in India with its innovative water-as-a-service model. The company plans to achieve over one million subscriptions in the next four years, aiming for a revenue of around Rs 900 crore this fiscal year—a growth of 55-60% from last year. Currently, with a customer base of ...
 "Bandhan Bank unveils GST payment service, enhancing access to government services and confirming its role in revenue collection in West Bengal.")
Bandhan Bank has introduced a new service enabling both customers and non-customers to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) online and offline. This initiative is part of the bank’s commitment to providing easier access to government services, according to Rajinder Babbar, Executive Director and Chief Business Officer. As a Kolkata-based private bank, Bandhan Bank has ...
