The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has created a dedicated webpage to offer weather updates for the Maha Kumbh Mela, which commenced on Monday. The page provides forecasts for Prayagraj and nearby cities, detailing temperature, wind conditions, humidity, and air quality. Cloudy skies and foggy conditions are predicted in the region over the next few days.
Trump inauguration day: Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony is on January 20, 2025. Many top US companies such as Apple, Meta, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Boeing, Uber, OpenAI and others have made seven-figure inauguration contributions in their efforts to build bridges to the incoming administration. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will represent India at the January 20 event in Washington DC.
Indian government bond yields marched higher on Monday, with the benchmark yield logging its biggest single-session rise in over seven months, as U.S. Treasury yields continued to rally after robust economic data, while a tumbling rupee also weighed on sentiment.
Taiwan's intelligence reports a significant rise in espionage arrests, linking China's State Security Ministry to collaborations with criminal gangs and others to target Taiwanese military personnel. China utilizes various methods including cyberattacks, propaganda, and tracking funds to influence Taiwan's defences and local politics.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit India from 14 to 18 January 2025. This visit marks the 60th anniversary of Singapore-India diplomatic relations. He will meet President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other officials. In Odisha, he will explore economic opportunities and visit key sites. A business delegation will accompany him.
Nuvama initiated coverage on Apar Industries with a 'buy' rating and a target price of Rs 12,700, projecting a 25.5% upside. The firm highlights APAR's role in India's T&D capex, strong presence in high-growth sectors, and leadership in conductors, cables, and oils. Despite challenges like global shocks and competition, APAR's market position remains robust.
FD interest rate up to 8%: Federal Bank has revised interest rates on fixed deposits (FD), and has added a new 444 days tenure to the list offering the highest interest rates. The revised rates are effective from January 10, 2025, according to the bank website.
Joy n Crew has appointed former Cox & Kings officials Sangram Ghorpade and Abhinav Chandra as CEO and chief service delivery officer respectively. With significant experience in scaling retail expansion and service quality, they aim to strengthen Joy n Crew's premium travel offerings, tapping into the optimistic Indian travel market.
Telangana, the largest beer-consuming state in India, is rationing Kingfisher beer after United Breweries, controlled by Heineken, halted sales due to payment delays and price disputes. This suspension may affect the availability of beer for the next two weeks, highlighting regulatory and financial challenges in India's $45 billion alcohol market.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, accompanied by Manish Sisodia, participated in a roadshow and visited a gurudwara before attempting to file her nomination for the Kalkaji Assembly constituency. Due to delays, she missed the 3 pm cut-off and will now submit her papers on Tuesday.
The 6.5-km Z-Morh Tunnel in Sonamarg, costing Rs 2,700 crore, ensures all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, boosts tourism, supports defense logistics, and promotes regional growth.
BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) are experiencing unprecedented hostility as the BNP distances itself from the JeI to gain broader support. Disputes over credit for the July-August 2024 uprising and differences in political goals have fueled this friction, with both parties seeking to assert dominance.
Lenovo plans to double its production to over 12 million smartphones and laptops in India this fiscal year. It aims to reduce imports and develop a local component ecosystem. Lenovo also targets 40% production growth next year. Motorola's production and exports are rising, enhancing Lenovo's position in the Indian market.
The National Payments Corporation of India clarified that reports of the 'Jumped Deposit' Scam do not reflect breaches on the Unified Payments Interface platform. Transactions on UPI require user intervention, and no external party can withdraw funds without the user's authorization, ensuring the platform's security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer to the nation at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. These naval combatants signify India's advancement in defense manufacturing and maritime security. Modi will also inaugurate an ISKCON Temple in Navi Mumbai, aimed at promoting universal brotherhood, peace, and harmony.
Sweden will test new drone swarm technology developed by Saab and the Swedish armed forces during the Arctic Strike exercise, Defence Minister Pal Jonson announced. The technology, developed in the past year, allows swarms of varying drone sizes to perform tasks autonomously, enhancing reconnaissance, positioning, and identification capabilities.
India's agriculture sector is expected to grow stronger in the 2024-25 fiscal year, driven by favourable monsoon conditions. The sector had seen a reduction in growth rate to 1.4 per cent in FY24. It could see a 3.5-4 per cent growth this fiscal year. Challenges remain in achieving self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds production.
A five to six-year-old male leopard was captured safely after entering Amol Ashiana Society in Sohna, Haryana. The rescue operation, which lasted four hours, was conducted by wildlife officials, involving efforts such as removing a grill and spraying water to safely capture and release the leopard into the Aravali forests.
Sectorally, selling was seen in consumer durables, power, utilities, and real estate stocks.
Zuckerberg, who launched his career by rating the attractiveness of women at Harvard University, added that he grew up with three sisters and has three daughters, and wants women to succeed in corporations.
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Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan encouraged Indian youth to persist through life's challenges, emphasizing that setbacks are not the end of the road. Addressing NCC cadets, he highlighted the youth's role in achieving a developed India by 2047 and stressed the importance of hard work and determination.