Новости за 26.12.2024

On Christmas, the Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James, achieved another nail-biter to beat the Golden State Warriors and take his 11th Christmas Day victory.

The Indian Defence Ministry states that the situation along the LAC with China is stable but sensitive, with patrolling resuming after successful disengagement in Ladakh. The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force are enhancing operational preparedness and infrastructure, while defence exports surged to Rs 21,083 crore in 2023-24.

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening after his health deteriorated, reported news agency PTI quoting its sources.

Beyoncé is likely to make next big move on or after January 14, 2025.

Peak XV Partners on Thursday divested 1.5 per cent stake in fintech company One MobiKwik Systems for Rs 82 crore through an open market transaction. Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & Southeast Asia) through its arm -- Peak XV Partners Investment Holdings III -- offloaded 12.01 lakh shares, or 1.55 per cent, stake in One MobiKwik Systems through a bulk deal on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Jubilant Food Ltd (JFL) has signed an MoU with Coca-Cola to purchase and market its sparkling beverages and other products. This move comes after JFL's parent company, Jubilant Bhartia Group, acquired a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages. JFL, which operates Domino's Pizza and other QSR brands, previously partnered with PepsiCo.

A Guatemalan migrant is charged with murder after allegedly setting a woman on fire in a Brooklyn subway station. Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, reportedly ignited the woman’s clothes while she was sleeping. Zapeta-Calil has a history of using K2 and alcohol, and displayed erratic behavior before the incident. He is held without bail.

India's defence exports hit a record Rs 21,083 crore in FY2023-24, a 32.5% increase from last year. The private sector and Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) significantly contributed. With indigenous production also at its highest, the Defence Ministry is confident about meeting future export targets.

Recent reports have eventually revealed that US President Joe Biden will be leaving and forever exiting the White House as the US President with a very little fanfare.

Highlighting ongoing discussions about work culture, Gautam Adani mentioned that work-life balance is achieved when one engages in work they enjoy. This comes amid a debate sparked by Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's suggestion for India’s youth to work longer hours to boost productivity and compete globally.

Mars has a breathtaking winter wonderland near its south pole, where carbon dioxide ice forms dynamic patterns of dust and frost.

Elon Musk has come out in support of Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan, who has been appointed by Donald Trump as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. Krishnan has been facing criticism online by far-right groups especially from Laura Loomer for his views on immigration and his stance on H1-B visa. Amid this row, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy discussed the problem of shortage of talented and skilled workers in the US.

America faces an increasing threat as bird flu spreads from farms to humans. Poor government response, weak surveillance, and neglect of farmworkers have fueled the crisis.

Home Alone is a beloved holiday classic. Yet, many cast members faced personal tragedies. Macaulay Culkin had family abuse issues and legal troubles. John Candy died young. John Heard faced family loss and died of a heart attack. Kieran Culkin's family also suffered loss. Despite these, some found success and happiness.

Yuchen Jin, the co-founder and CTO of AI startup Hyperbolic Labs, is facing a baffling immigration roadblock. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently rejected his green card application, citing a lack of impact "beyond that of Apple, Inc." The catch? Jin has never worked at Apple.

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday in light trading volumes after the Christmas holiday, as investors took stock of their portfolios and looked for a year-end boost from the so-called Santa Claus rally.

India's MoU with the US on critical minerals is viewed as progress, particularly for the EV sector, and aims to eventually qualify for benefits under the US Inflation Reduction Act. The agreement intends to boost investment and manufacturing in India. Additionally, ongoing FTA negotiations and trade expansions with countries like China and Russia are mentioned.

We’ve identified the top five Nifty200 stocks with a decline in mutual fund holdings during the September quarter compared to June, based on the StockEdge shareholding scan.

AICC president Mallikarjuna Kharge announced 2025 as the year for the Congress party's organisational empowerment. He urged members to increase organisational strength, bring in young committed individuals, and follow a solid strategy. Kharge emphasized the need for communal harmony and criticized the ruling party for spreading hatred.

Meta has renewed its lease for 367,000 sq ft office space in Hyderabad for five more years, with a total rental payout of over Rs 170 crore. This commitment highlights the city's robust commercial real estate market and its importance as a tech hub in India.

Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the annual general meeting of Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL) scheduled for December 31 amid a tussle between the company's Chairperson Rashmi Saluja and the Burman family over the open offer.

That problem is starting to surface even as billions of dollars continue to be poured into AI development. Last week, Databricks, an AI data company, said it was closing in on $10 billion in funding -- the largest-ever private funding round for a startup. And the biggest companies in tech are signaling that they have no plans to slow down their spending on the giant data centers that run AI systems.