A tragic incident occurred in Florida where a surgeon mistakenly removed the liver of William Bryan, 70, instead of his spleen during an emergency surgery. This error led to catastrophic blood loss and Bryan's death. The family is seeking legal action against the hospital and the surgeon involved.
On September 5, the cryptocurrency market experienced a modest rebound, with Bitcoin and Ethereum gaining 1.2% and 1.3%, respectively. Other major coins like Solana and Dogecoin also saw notable increases. Despite the recovery, the Fear & Greed index fell to 34, signaling cautious market sentiment.
Indian archers Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan advanced to the quarterfinals of the recurve mixed team open at the Paralympics by defeating Australia's Taymon Kenton-Smith and Amanda Jennings in a shoot-off. The duo, seeded fifth, will now face Poland after overcoming a tense match that saw them initially lead but then forced into a shoot-off.
Michel Barnier, the EU's former Brexit negotiator, is being considered by French President Emmanuel Macron for the role of prime minister. Barnier has a long political career, including roles as environment minister, foreign minister, and EU commissioner. He was also a key figure in negotiating new financial regulations after the global crash.
The trend has been driven by years of strong earnings in India at the same time as China's markets have stumbled, upending their weightings in the MSCI Emerging Markets' Index which serves as a benchmark for global EM funds.
Meesho has hired 8.5 lakh seasonal staff for its seller and logistics network ahead of the festival season, with a significant portion from tier-3 and tier-4 regions. This represents a 70% increase from last year. The hiring includes 5 lakh seasonal workers by sellers and 3.5 lakh gig workers through third-party logistics providers.
The S&P rankings analyse the performance of Indian lenders based on seven weighted financial metrics, including return on average equity, net interest margin, cost-to-income ratio and nonperforming loan ratio, as of the year ended March 31.
Indian ticket booking platform Easy Trip Planners on Thursday said it will foray into electric bus-manufacturing, sending shares up as much as 14%.
Kanhaiya Lal Murder Case: The High Court's division bench granted conditional bail to Mohammad Javed on Thursday in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case. The conditions for bail include a bail bond of Rs 2 lakh and surety of Rs 1 lakh each. Javed had been accused of conducting reconnaissance in the case.
Retail investors displayed the highest enthusiasm for the offering, with their portion being subscribed 4.5 times over. Qualified institutional buyers followed closely behind, subscribing 3.5 times the allocated shares. Non-institutional investors also showed considerable interest, subscribing 1.5 times their reserved portion of 30.66 lakh shares.
Gates to Hell: The Darvaza Gas Crater in Turkmenistan, created by a Soviet exploratory team over 50 years ago, is a major tourist attraction. Known as the 'Gates of Hell,' this fiery pit in the Karakum Desert continues to draw visitors despite diminishing flames and government discussions about sealing it.
As India celebrates Teachers' Day, we reflect on timeless investing wisdom from market legends like Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Peter Lynch. Their principles highlight the importance of understanding, skepticism, patience, and self-reliance amid today’s proliferation of dubious investment advice.
I think if I were to highlight any specific sector, it is tough, but I think there is even opportunities in financials, for example. Although I think there are segments of the financials which are undergoing some uncertainty with respect to heightened asset issues in the unsecure area of the market.
Country Garden Holdings has announced the resignation of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as its auditor, following the property developer's recommendation. PwC has faced scrutiny over its role in auditing China Evergrande Group, leading to an exodus of clients. Country Garden has appointed Zhonghui Anda CPA as its new auditor until the next annual general meeting.
An Australian escort, Micki Daniels, reveals that 80% of her clients seek companionship rather than sex, attributing this trend to male loneliness. She explains that many men are uncomfortable in their own skin and come to her for non-judgmental comfort and conversation. Daniels charges $1300 per hour for her services.
The partnership signifies RSTL's debut in the green energy sector. The company has broadened its capabilities and engineered specialized steel structures and tracker tubes, essential components for the construction of new solar power projects.
The government is set to launch the 'INDIAsize' initiative to create standardized measurements for Indian body types, addressing fitting issues with current US and UK size standards. Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh announced this alongside the launch of VisioNxt, a platform combining AI and Emotional Intelligence for fashion trend insights.
Dr. M Srinivas, Director of AIIMS-Delhi, has highlighted the need for balancing hospital security and accessibility amid demands for a safer work environment following the RG Kar rape-murder case. He underlined the importance of improving infrastructure and working conditions for medical professionals while ensuring patient care remains a priority.
Brookfield-backed Data Infrastructure Trust has raised $941 million through rupee bonds to purchase American Tower Corp's local assets. Only foreign investors can subscribe to the 79-billion-rupee issue. The bonds have a quarterly interest rate of 9.99% and mature in five years. Additional funds will be raised via bank loans and equity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in Singapore's new leadership under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, highlighting the nation's progress and strategic partnership with India. Modi emphasised collaboration in areas like digitalization, healthcare, and cybersecurity, while celebrating the strong cultural ties and mutual investments between the two countries.
Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, claims that attacks on minority Hindus are exaggerated and politically motivated rather than communal. He emphasizes that the violence is linked to political upheaval following Sheikh Hasina's ouster. Yunus assures Prime Minister Modi of prioritizing the safety of minorities and urges India to change its narrative about Bangladesh's stability.
SBI Mutual Fund's AUM has surpassed Rs 11 lakh crore, with equal contributions from SIP and non-SIP modes, says Deputy MD & Joint CEO DP Singh . The mutual fund industry is seeing significant growth, with SBI capturing an 18% market share. Lower yields and crude prices are favorable for hybrid funds, offering potential gains for investors.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns North Carolina voters that job losses could occur if Republicans weaken a Biden administration law promoting manufacturing and clean energy investments. She highlights the benefits of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, urging against its repeal to avoid higher costs for families and lost jobs.