Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi inspires NCC cadets to aspire big and excel as future leaders. He highlights their role in nation-building and praises their community service efforts. Gen Dwivedi reaffirms the army's support for NCC, noting cadet participation in various training programs, including an upcoming Mount Everest expedition.
US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, emphasizes the strong US-India industrial partnerships and the potential for capacity-building despite ongoing US legal actions against Adani Group executives. He praises Indian industrialists' role in global projects and hopes for continued collaboration with democratic-leading industrialists from both nations.
Senior YSRCP leader B Karunakar Reddy demands Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu take moral responsibility and hold officials accountable for the Tirupati stampede, which killed six devotees and injured nearly 40. The AP Congress Committee calls for a probe and compensation for victims, citing administrative inefficiency and lack of preparation.
Tirupati stampede: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for each family of the six devotees who died in a stampede in Tirupati. The incident happened as devotees jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam. Nearly 40 people were also injured. Revenue Minister Satya Prasad confirmed the announcement.
Kangana Ranaut delves into the life of Indira Gandhi in her latest film 'Emergency', revealing the former PM as weak and unsure. Despite challenges and delays, the film releases on January 17. Ranaut also shares her interactions with Priyanka Gandhi and insists the film was made without intending to hurt sentiment.
Mercedes-Benz India plans to launch eight new models, including electric vehicles, in 2025 to sustain their sales momentum. The company aims to enhance their sales network with 20 new luxury outlets and reported that electric vehicle sales almost doubled in 2024.
CBSE has declared the CTET December 2024 results. Candidates can check their results on the official website, ctet.nic.in, by entering their roll number. The examination took place on December 14 and 15, 2024, with two papers. The last date to raise objections for the provisional answer key was January 5, 2025.
The investment will bolster Jupiter's position in the solar sector by significantly expanding its capacity across wafer production, solar cell manufacturing, and module assembly, it said, adding that the company aims to establish a robust and seamless supply chain that spans every stage of solar manufacturing.
In India, life insurance companies had Rs 22,237 crore in unclaimed funds at the start of 2023-24. The IRDAI's June-November 2023 campaign retrieved over Rs 1,018 crore. Issues arise when non-family members are beneficiaries, causing complications and cautiousness among insurers. Legal heirs still have claims to the money.
The retail portion of Delta Autocorp IPO was subscribed 167.51 times, while non-institutional investors subscribed 110.78 times. Qualified institutional buyers oversubscribed their portion by 21.27 times on the final day of bidding.
Preparations for the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya's Ram Temple are in full swing, scheduled from January 11 to 13. Events will include classical performances, rituals, and daily discourses, with 110 VIPs and common guests invited to attend.
Emami Ltd. rebrands its men's grooming brand Fair And Handsome to Smart And Handsome. Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is the new face. The rebranding aims to cater to today's young men who focus on skin health and holistic grooming. An extensive campaign will launch in January across various platforms to introduce the new brand identity.
US pharma company Eli Lilly plans to open a new global capability centre in Hyderabad by mid-2025. It will recruit over 1,000-1500 skilled workers, including technology engineers and data scientists. The centre will focus on expanding capabilities in automation, artificial intelligence, software product engineering, and cloud computing to support Lilly's global business.
"The positive reception in new cities and categories suggests Instamart could achieve far greater user adoption, going well beyond 100M+ users,” Sriharsha Majety, MD & group CEO, Swiggy said in a statement. ET reported on Wednesday that Swiggy is shifting to becoming a house of apps from its current strategy of having different offerings in its main app.
Market sentiment dampened as Q3 earnings worries and U.S. rate concerns dragged indices lower, with select mid- and small-cap stocks hitting year-long lows.
The crypto market in 2024 saw pivotal milestones, including Bitcoin ETF approvals, institutional inflows, and global adoption shifts. Looking ahead, 2025 promises diversified investment products, increased crypto payments, real-world asset tokenization, Web3 startups, and AI-crypto synergies.
Global alcohol companies, including Heineken's United Breweries, Diageo, and Pernod Ricard, are demanding $466 million in unpaid dues from India's Telangana state. United Breweries has halted supplies due to delayed payments and lack of price approval, significantly impacting the industry and leading to a drop in its shares.
So, the expectation would be that with the revised numbers put out, let us say, in February, we do not see any scope for material upward revision over there and going forward as well next year, we do not see significant changes, like we do not see at least a double-digit growth in these segments, so it will be single digits.
Wildfires in California: In the wake of deadly wildfires that ripped through Los Angeles, tech billionaire Elon Musk has made an announcement regarding Starlink. The world's richest man has said SpaceX will provide free Starlink terminals to fire-affected areas in Los Angeles. At least five people have died, California Governor Gavin Newsom said, as several wind-driven fires blazing across Los Angeles County remain mostly uncontained.
Interest in gold is expected to rise in January due to uncertainty in bond markets, despite technical signals posing short-term challenges. In December, gold prices dropped 1% but remained up 26% for the year, fueled by strong US dollar performance and increased inflation expectations.
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Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are reportedly ending their 16-year marriage, with Alba hinting at separation as early as 2021. Despite a recent family trip, fans have noticed Warren's absence from social media posts, fueling divorce rumors. The couple shares three children.
The Tata Group is undergoing a generational shift with Noel Naval Tata becoming the chairman of Tata Trusts and his children taking on significant roles. His daughters, Maya and Leah Tata, are now trustees of Sir Ratan Tata Industrial Institute, while son Neville heads Star Bazaar. This move integrates the new generation into the group's leadership.
Kaynes Technologies share price: The co has upheld its FY25 revenue growth forecast of over 60% YoY, despite a slowdown in the EV segment. The company's future performance is expected to be driven by strong contributions from smart meters, the use of acquired technology and a new factory, as well as long-term growth prospects in the railways sector.
The programme invites applications from startups developing gender-inclusive financial solutions, specifically those with a proven MVP/Product, in the pre-Seed to pre-Series A funding stage, or already generating revenue or traction.