Новости за 03.01.2025

Thailand PM Net worth: Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's youngest prime minister, has declared assets exceeding $400 million, including designer handbags, luxury watches, and high-end vehicles. The declaration, made to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), provides detailed information about her wealth, including investments, cash deposits, and liabilities. Paetongtarn, a member of the influential Shinawatra family, took office in September, continuing the family's long-standing political legacy.

Vodafone Idea launched annual prepaid plans priced at Rs 3,599, Rs 3,699, and Rs 3,799. These offers include unlimited data from midnight to noon, in addition to the daily 2GB data limit. The Rs 3,699 plan includes Disney+ Hotstar, while the Rs 3,799 plan offers Amazon Prime Lite. These plans are available in several states.

Season 12 of When Calls the Heart premieres on January 5, 2025. Episode 1, titled The Mountie Way, will air on the Hallmark Channel. Episodes will be released weekly, starting with the first two confirmed dates. The season may have 12 episodes based on prior patterns.

Hyundai Motor India transported 1,56,724 units using rail freight in 2024, reducing carbon emissions by 18,352 tonnes. The company dispatched all its vehicles to the North-East through rail. From 2021 to 2024, they sent 5,37,499 units, reducing emissions by 63,452 tonnes. Hyundai aims to continue using rail freight for long-term emission reductions.

Indian PM has never lost an opportunity to show the US and its leadership due affection, and he has now entered the history books for gifting the most expensive item to First Lady Jill Biden, and has set a record for the same. His gift included a diamond worth a whopping $20,000, and here are some more insights about the same

Airbus narrowly missed its 2024 delivery target, delivering just over 765 jets against the forecast of around 770 due to persistent supply issues with interiors. The planemaker had prepared analysts for a slight miss in deliveries, with the final announcement due on Jan 9.

The horror of Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal has re-surfaced in the UK after Elon Musk reigniting attention to the case through a tweet condemning UK authorities for their handling of the matter. The Rotherham scandal involved the systematic abuse of at least 1,400 children over 16 years in the UK. Musk accused UK PM Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute gangs that systematically groomed and raped young girls.

Reality TV star Amanda Stanton recently shared an Instagram story suggesting Taylor Swift had copied her style, particularly an embellished black jacket Swift wore during a night out with boyfriend Travis Kelce. Stanton claimed this wasn't the first time, citing multiple instances of similar outfits. While Stanton's playful accusation gained attention, fans quickly rallied behind Swift, dismissing the idea. Neither Taylor Swift nor her team has responded to the claims.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) mandates stakeholder consultations for drafting Foreign Trade Policy to ensure inclusive participation. Amendments reflect the commitment to ease of doing business, but the government reserves final decision-making power to handle conflicting opinions.

State-owned Bank of India reported a credit growth of 15.3 per cent at Rs 6.51 lakh crore for the December quarter. Total advances were at Rs 5.65 lakh crore, up from the previous year's figures. Total deposits rose by 12.3 per cent to Rs 7.94 lakh crore, while the total business increased to Rs 14.46 lakh crore.

Psychic Nicolas Aujula, who predicted Covid-19, shares his 2025 predictions, which include Keir Starmer's downfall, Prince William and Harry's reconciliation, and grim global events.

Prime Minister Modi gifted a USD 20,000 diamond to US First Lady Jill Biden during his state visit in June 2023. The diamond, lab-grown and eco-friendly, was the most expensive gift given to the Biden family in 2023. The US State Department records the exchange and mentions numerous other expensive gifts received by the Bidens and CIA employees.

Recent reports have revealed that just very few days before explosion; the Cybertruck bomber Mathew Livelsberger was extremely heartbroken as his wife broke up with him.

Many US investors have seen their finances multiply over the last two years, following the epic bull run at the US stock market. Backed by the superb surge of AI stocks, the world of technology at Wall Street saw their fortunes change in 2024, and things could get even better in 2025, say experts

MOIL's manganese ore production increased by 4.5 per cent to 13.3 lakh tonnes in the April-December period. Sales also rose by 4 per cent to 11.39 lakh tonnes. The company achieved 19 per cent growth in exploratory core drilling. MOIL operates mines in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, producing various grades of manganese ore.

The Quadrantids kick off the year’s astronomical events and are followed by eight other major meteor showers, including the Lyrids in April.

West Bengal authorities have been directed to complete processes and start mining at the Deucha-Pachami coal block within three months. Overburden removal on 12 acres will commence, expanding to 326 acres. Advanced technology is sought for extracting coal beneath thick basalt layers. Preparations are underway following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's dissatisfaction with project delays.

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock traded above its 50-day and 200-day SMAs of Rs 821 and Rs 729, respectively, but remained volatile with a 1-year beta of 1.5, as per Trendlyne data. It has a market capitalization of Rs 4,862.88 crore, reflecting its position in the market despite fluctuating trends.

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday, as investors kept a close eye on upcoming economic data and geared up for potential policy shifts under the incoming Trump administration.

Ketan Parekh, a notorious stock market manipulator, used mobile phones, including one linked to his wife, to conduct a front-running operation involving non-public information (NPI). Sebi’s investigation exposed a Rs 65 crore scam, revealing a complex network of agents, traders, and facilitators. The investigation, using mobile tracking and data analysis, linked Parekh to fraudulent trading activities orchestrated with a Singapore-based trader, Rohit Salgaocar. Sebi has now barred Parekh and Salgaocar from the Indian capital markets.

Matt Gaetz has surprised many with his bold new look, sparking curiosity and widespread reactions.

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal urges companies to comply with laws as Blinkit launches a pilot 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram. He emphasizes adherence to legal requirements and highlights actions taken against anti-competitive practices. Goyal also addresses startup valuation, domicile shifts to India, and the impact of the Angel Tax removal.

The National Cadet Corps is planning an expedition to Mt. Everest later this year with a team currently in training at Siachen Battle School. The team includes 16 cadets -- eight boys and eight girls. This follows previous expeditions to Mt. Kang Yatse II and Mt. Abi Gamin.

Uco Bank, a state-owned entity, reported a 16.2% year-on-year growth in advances at the end of 2024, reaching Rs 2.08 lakh crore. Deposits grew by 9.37% to Rs 2.80 lakh crore, with domestic deposits rising 7.29% to Rs 2.65 lakh crore. The credit-deposit ratio increased to 74.55% from 71.77% a year earlier.