Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd has invested Rs 1 crore in NapTapGo, a startup focused on affordable yet luxurious pod hotels. The investment aims to support innovation and the startup ecosystem, with NapTapGo planning to integrate AI and IoT for enhanced customer experience. The initiative aligns with India's Startup India programme.
Marvel Rivals Season 1 is set to release on January 10, 2025. The new season promises fresh content, including characters, maps, abilities and game modes.
The government announced that no individual has a legal right to demand reasons for their suggestions not being included in the Foreign Trade Policy. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade stated that the government may consult stakeholders but is not obligated to incorporate or explain the exclusion of their feedback.
Reliance Naval and Engineering Ltd. is now called Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd., effective January 2, 2025. A regulatory filing on Thursday announced the name change.
Over seven lakh sellers and service providers have joined ONDC since its launch, making e-commerce accessible for smaller players. Promoted by the government, ONDC has empowered small enterprises, enabling over 150 million transactions and involving more than 200 network participants.
Justin Baldoni vs Blake Lively legal drama has escalated after the former named Ryan Reynolds in $250 million lawsuit. Justin Baldoni has accused Ryan Reynolds of 'berating' him for 'fat-shaming' Blake Lively. Court documents state that Baldoni has back issues, due to which he inquired about Lively's weight to “safely perform” a scene where he would lift his co-star.
The incident, which resulted in the death of one person and injuries to seven others, is being treated by authorities as a possible act of terrorism. Forensic teams discovered firework mortars and camp fuel canisters packed into the truck’s trunk bed, raising suspicions of foul play. The FBI was looking into whether the incident was linked to a separate vehicle attack in New Orleans the same day, which left 15 people dead.
Coal production from captive and commercial mines increased by 34.2% to 131.05 million tonnes in the April-December period of the current fiscal year, with last year's output being 97.665 million tonnes. December alone saw a production of 18.40 million tonnes. The coal sector showed a 7.5% growth in November 2024 according to the Index of Eight Core Industries.
The film Love Me, featuring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, tells the story of a buoy and a satellite connecting after humanity's extinction. This unique film explores AI, love, and identity, blending live-action, animatronics and animation. It releases in U.S. theaters on January 31, 2025.
Republic Day Parade Ticket: India is set to celebrate its Republic Day on 26th January 2025, with the highlight being the parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. Ticket bookings for the parade and related events are open online from 2nd to 11th January 2025, with prices starting at INR 20.
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on the first trading session of 2025, with investors hoping a fresh political landscape and more interest rate cuts will enhance corporate and economic performance.
The Karnataka cabinet decided to increase state-owned bus fares by 15 per cent from January 5. This is to address rising operational costs. The hike affects buses from KSRTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC, and BMTC. The increase is expected to generate significant revenue. The decision has faced criticism from the opposition BJP, calling it burdensome.
Netflix is developing an English-language version of the South Korean series 'Squid Game' with David Fincher. Season 3 of the original series is set for 2025, and a teaser was briefly released. Discussions about the American adaptation are ongoing.
Simone Biles has been named Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, solidifying her status as a true legend.
The Indo Farm Equipment IPO, subscribed 229.31 times, is the second most subscribed mainboard IPOs of 2024. Strong demand came from QIBs (503.39x) and NIIs (104.36x). Only Vibhor Steel Tubes saw higher subscription.
UPI transactions in December hit a record 16.73 billion, an 8% increase from November’s 15.48 billion. Transaction value rose to Rs 23.25 lakh crore, up from Rs 21.55 lakh crore. Daily average transactions reached 539.68 million in December, with a daily transaction value of Rs 74,990 crore.
Gold and silver posted strong gains in 2024, with gold up 27% internationally and 21% in Indian markets, while silver rose 23.5% globally and 20% locally. Both metals hit record highs, with gold at Rs 79,800 per 10 gm and silver exceeding Rs 1 lakh per kg in September-October, driven by dollar depreciation, geopolitical tensions, and U.S. elections.
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to consider the farmers' grievances and be open to dialogues, regarding their demands including the legal guarantee of MSP for crops. The court has also issued a notice to the Centre and the high-powered committee for their responses to the petition within 10 days.
Shamsud-Din Jabbar is claimed to be the alleged terrorist who eventually carried out the dangerous attack in New Orleans pretty recently. Recent reports are coming to light that reveals about his squalid house in Houston where sheep and goat are said to roam his yard.
Think tank GTRI has urged for a detailed review of the Indian steel industry before implementing the suggested safeguard duty. They argue that this duty could raise steel prices, impact competition, and affect small rolling mills. GTRI also highlights that large steel producers are not suffering due to imports but face internal inefficiencies.
January 2025 kicks off with a celestial spectacle: the Full Moon, often called the Wolf Moon.
New Orleans deadly mass killing suspect has been identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, who served in the US army. He reportedly worked with Deloitte and earned $120,000 annually but struggled with financial troubles. Court records show Jabbar faced a deteriorating financial situation in 2022 while separating from his then-wife. Jabbar was killed in the shootout with the police.
Nostradamus' predictions about the human race and its future in 2025 may send a few chills down your spine. 2025 has finally arrived, and with it some ready Nostradamus predictions include claims that humans could soon make contact with alien life.