New Orleans crash suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar, an Army veteran, had reportedly pledged allegiance to the ISIS in his Facebook videos a night before the deadly attack. The suspect ploughed a pick-up truck into a crowd of New Year’s revellers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 15 people and injuring several others. President Joe Biden said Shamsud-Din Jabbar was inspired by ISIS.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar gave a vague response to RJD chief Lalu Prasad's offer of rejoining the INDIA bloc, stirring speculation. Tejashwi Yadav downplayed his father's comments, while Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh asserted NDA's unity.
Isha Ambani-Piramal delivered a heartfelt address marking 25 years of the Jamnagar Refinery. She reflected on its significance, honoring the vision of her grandfather Dhirubhai Ambani and the dedication of her father Mukesh Ambani in bringing the refinery to its current stature, contributing to India's industrial and economic growth.
Arvind Kejriwal blames BJP for any potential harm to protesting farmers in Punjab, who are demanding a legal guarantee on MSP. He accuses the Centre of reviving the repealed farm laws under a new policy. The Supreme Court criticizes the Punjab government over handling the fasting farmer leader's situation.
The units of Capital Infra Trust InvIT are set to be listed on the BSE and NSE, with the BSE designated as the primary stock exchange. The issue will follow a book-building process, allocating up to 75% of the offer proportionately to institutional investors and at least 25% to non-institutional investors on a similar basis.
Nvidia's market value increased by over $2 trillion last year, reaching $3.28 trillion at the close of 2024, making it the second-most valuable listed company in the world. Its market value was $1.2 trillion at the end of 2023. At the end of 2024, Microsoft ranked third with a market value of $3.1 trillion, followed by Alphabet Inc and Amazon, each valued at approximately $2.3 trillion.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticizes the Delhi government for not implementing central schemes like the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, urging Chief Minister Atishi to prioritize farmer welfare over political differences. Chouhan claims farmers are deprived of crucial benefits and face additional burdens.
IIT Madras is working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare on Project VISTAAR. The digital platform aims to enhance agricultural extension systems, providing farmers with access to Agri start-up technologies. This initiative will help farmers in crop production, marketing, supply chain management, and accessing government schemes related to agriculture and rural development.
Top Indian athletes including World Champion Gukesh, double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, and Paralympic gold-winner Praveen Kumar will be honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for their exceptional performances in their respective sports over the past four years, as announced by the Sports Ministry.
Tech outlook for 2025: India's IT sector is set for growth in 2025 with increased tech spending and hiring. The sector is likely to benefit from rising artificial intelligence deals, software spending and a resurgence in hiring. India's IT exports are projected to rise, driven by a recovery in the US market, despite some uncertainties around US policies.
Trinamool National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee urged the Centre to take stern action against the Bangladesh government for alleged torture of people, while also praising Bengal Police for recent terrorist arrests. Banerjee launched medical camps in Diamond Harbour to provide extensive healthcare services, aiming to reach 23-24 lakh people.
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the ban on December 21 after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death in November by a fellow pupil, a crime that local media reports said occurred after the boys clashed online. TikTok is expected to be taken down in the coming weeks.
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PNB adds 2 new FD tenures: The bank has added a new tenure of 303 days with an interest rate of 7%. The other tenure which has been added is 506 days, with an interest rate of 6.7% for general citizens. The new tenures are effective from January 1, 2025 onwards.
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Jai Corp share price: The proposed capital reduction in Jai Corp is contingent upon shareholder and regulatory approvals, after which UIHPL is expected to receive approximately Rs 364 crore.
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United States is under siege as three mishaps at three different places shocked the country on New Year. At least 15 people were dead after a suspected terrorist ploughed his pickup truck down a packed Bourbon Street in New Orleans. In New York, at least 10 people were killed in mass shooting and in Las Vegas, a Tesla Cybertruck filled with fuel canisters and firework mortars exploded outside the Trump Hotel, killing one person.
The ICMR has proposed a revised National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL), detailing diagnostic tests for various healthcare levels. Village health centres should provide nine essential tests, while Ayushman Arogya Mandirs should include Hepatitis B testing. The guidelines emphasize accessible testing for diseases like dengue at Primary Health Centres and advanced diagnostics like CT scans at district hospitals.
European stocks rose on Thursday, the first trading session of 2025, stabilising after a late-year selloff that was driven by concerns about high valuations and policies under incoming U.S. President Donald Trump.