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21.03 / 19:51
markets MET Research President country Scandals AstraZeneca to invest $2.5 billion in China research and development hub
AstraZeneca said on Friday it will spend $2.5 billion on a research and development hub in Beijing, as the drugmaker scrambles to revive business in its second-biggest market after scandals including the arrest of its China president last year. Chief executive Pascal Soriot was in Beijing and met with the city's mayor to reveal the investment, along with two licensing deals with Chinese companies, saying they all showed the company's commitment to the world's No. 2 economy. «This $2.5 billion investment reflects our belief in the world-class life sciences ecosystem in Beijing, the extensive opportunities that exist for collaboration and access to talent, and our continued commitment to China,» Soriot said in a statement. The R&D centre «will partner with the cutting-edge biology and AI science in Beijing and be a critical part of our global efforts to bring innovative medicines to patients worldwide,» Soriot said. The Chinese government has launched several investigations into AstraZeneca's executives and activities in the country, where it has invested billions of dollars to build factories and license experimental drug candidates from Chinese biotech firms.
21.03 / 19:51
UPS Man Action Instagram Photos fun A man's fun banter quickly turned serious. Swiggy Instamart's actions leave everyone in disbelief
Swiggy Instamart to deliver a month’s worth of ration instead of free “dhaniya”. What started as a playful banter quickly turned into something serious leaving the user in disbelief. Gopesh Khetan playful teased a quick commerce service, Swiggy Instagram for sending coriander leaves as a freebie. He instead challenged them to send a month’s worth of ration. He wrote, “Bhai @SwiggyInstamart, kya free ka dhaniya bhejte rehte ho? Dum hai toh mahine bhar ka ration bhejwa ke dikhao (Swiggy Instamart, you keep sending free coriander. If you have the guts, send a month’s worth of rations)." Instead of dismissing Gopesh’s teasing, Swiggy Instamart responded, “Note aur pen leke taiyaar hoon, batao kya kya chahiye ( I am ready with a note and pen, tell me what all you need).” But thing turned completely serious, when the quick commerce fulfilled the promise and delivered a package of month’s supplies which included instant noodles, a loaf of bread, chips, makahana and Rooh Afza among many other items.
21.03 / 19:51
FIVE Dreams track singer pop Sabrina Carpenter becomes 1st person since Taylor Swift to achieve this record
Sabrina Carpenter has achieved her fifth No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart with her track Bed Chem. The 25-year-old’s album Short n’ Sweet is the first in nearly a decade to achieve at least four No. 1 songs on the chart since Taylor Swift’s 1989 in 2014-15. The Taylor Swift album had five hits on the Billboard Pop Airplay chart.
21.03 / 19:51
FIVE Dreams band MetLife show concert Jonas Brothers MetLife concert 2025: All you need to know about date, tickets and JonasCon
Jonas Brothers announced their comeback with a 2025 world tour at their New Jersey hometown. The Jonas 20: Living the Dream Tour will commence on August 10 at the MetLife Stadium located in East Rutherford. The band announced the news on Good Morning America during a discussion on their two-decade-long career in the music industry. During the Good Morning America interview, Joe Jonas recalled how the group performed in small clubs after their dad transported them to each show. After twenty years, the band has scheduled their largest tour to date.
21.03 / 19:51
Citi Racing WhatsApp Justice gatherings Erdogan calls protest over Istanbul mayor's arrest 'street terror'
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday the Turkish authorities would not be cowed by «street terror» after days of unrest over the arrest of Istanbul's powerful opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. "Turkey will not surrender to street terror," Erdogan said as the leader of the main opposition CHP called for nationwide protests later on Friday over a move it has denounced as a «coup». «Let me say it loud and clear: the street protests that the CHP leader has called for are a dead end,» Erdogan warned. The 53-year-old mayor-Erdogan's main political rival-was arrested Wednesday, days before he was to be named the CHP's candidate for the 2028 presidential race. The move sparked two days of protests that began in Istanbul and quickly spread to at least 32 of Turkey's 81 provinces, as per an AFP count. CHP leader Ozgur Ozel has called a third nightly protest outside Istanbul City Hall, urging demonstrators to hit the streets across Turkey at the same time, despite the justice minister warning that such calls were «unlawful and unacceptable».
21.03 / 16:11
UPS BBC War track travelers Department London's Heathrow airport power outage: 'Sat on the cold, hard floor for hours, it's chaos', say passengers
The disruption could go on for days, Heathrow said, as it warned passengers not to travel to the airport «under any circumstances» until it reopens. More than 1,300 flights have been affected, tracking website Flightradar24 said, and passengers have been told not to travel to the airport until further notice. Thousands of passengers faced inconvenience after the power outage and their travel plans were thrown into disarray after Heathrow Airport shut on Friday. Many passengers who were already in the air spoke about the massive disruption that ensued after they were diverted to other airports, or turned back to where they had departed from.
21.03 / 16:11
Fox War show cover information reports Department Pentagon denies report about Elon Musk ‘top-secret’ China briefing, calls out NYT
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell rejected a report in the The New York Times which claimed that billionaire Elon Musk would be briefed about U.S. military plans against China on Friday. Appearing on Fox & Friends, Parnell invalidated the magazine story while asking the NYT to remove its article.
21.03 / 16:11
UPS SUN CBS cover reports March Madness 2025 Iowa State vs Lipscomb: Time, where to watch, prediction
NCAA Tournament on Friday. The game will be held in Milwaukee in Wisconsin. The Iowa State Cyclones (24-9) are aiming to bounce back from their 96-92 loss to BYU in the Big 12 Tournament. Meanwhile, Lipscomb (25-9) are coming off a 76-65 win over North Alabama in the Atlantic Sun Tournament final. As per reports, Iowa State are entering the match as a 14.5-point favourite and their key player Curtis Jones is leading the charge. The Cyclones have struggled in recent games. They have an average of 77.4 points over their last 10 outings—lower than their season average of 80.4 points per game. In contrast, the Lipscomb Bisons have been in strong form. They have so far put up 81.5-point performance per contest over its last 10 games. They have even surpassed their season average of 79.3 points. The Bisons, who are making only their second NCAA Tournament appearance, are aiming to become the first Atlantic Sun team to advance past the first round since 2019.
21.03 / 16:11
markets UPS Provident Platform WhatsApp travelers SBI MF, ICICI Prudential MF, Nippon India MF buy 4.12% stake in TBO Tek for Rs 537 cr
Mutual Fund (MF), ICICI Prudential MF, and Nippon India MF on Friday acquired a 4.12 percent stake in travel distribution firm TBO Tek for Rs 537 crore through open market transactions. TBO Tek is a technology platform engaged in the business of providing services related to tours and travel. A total of 44.72 lakh shares, or 4.12 per cent stake, in TBO Tek were acquired by the three mutual fund houses in three separate transactions on the BSE.
21.03 / 16:11
Provident Action Opinion Food social consequences Vaccines 'Adopt or don't feed': Delhi resident calls dog-lovers the 'worst' and sparks debate on feeding strays
Delhi resident recently shared his frustration about dog lovers, expressing that if someone truly cares for dogs, they should adopt them rather than just feed them. His concerns arose after a stray dog bit his house help, a dog that his neighbour regularly feeds outside the Redditor’s doorstep. He took to social media to voice his opinion, warning about the risks associated with feeding stray dogs, particularly the threat of diseases they may carry. He highlighted that this was not the first time such an incident had occurred in his locality. Several housemaids and delivery personnel had already been bitten before, and in one unfortunate case, a woman lost her life due to a dog attack. The situation has left him deeply concerned about the safety of people in his building, especially those who rely on daily wages to support their families. The resident also pointed out the dangers of rabies, emphasizing that even with vaccinations, the disease remains fatal. He urged people to be more responsible when feeding stray dogs, suggesting that if they must provide food, they should do so away from residential areas to prevent the risk of attacks.
21.03 / 16:11
Manufacturing WhatsApp cover information Department guidelines Features Telecom equipment sales under PLI at Rs 78,672 cr, govt informs Parliament
Telecom equipment sales have reached Rs 78,672 crore under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme, of which exports contributed Rs 14,963 crore till January 31, 2025, the government has informed Parliament. As part of the scheme, companies have invested Rs 4,081 crore and generated employment for 26,351 individuals as on January 31, 2025, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of state for communications and rural development, said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha yesterday. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had notified the PLI scheme on February 24, 2021, to boost domestic manufacturing of telecom and networking products in India with an outlay of Rs 12,195 crore.
21.03 / 16:11
Citi security conductor reports prevention Schools peace Karnataka braces for bandh on Mar 22; security tightened statewide
pro-Kannada groups have called for a 12-hour statewide shutdown on March 22 to protest the alleged assault on a state-run bus conductor in Belagavi last month for not knowing Marathi. According to officials, police in various districts have deployed home guards along with the City Armed Reserve unit as a precautionary measure to ensure that the bandh is observed peacefully without causing inconvenience to the public. Senior officers will also be on the ground to oversee security arrangements and prevent any untoward incidents. Speaking to reporters, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged people to maintain peace and abide by the law. «We will protect the interests of the state. Everyone should maintain peace and follow the law. However, I feel there is no need for a bandh,» he said. According to Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha G, no holiday has been declared for schools and colleges in the city on Saturday despite the bandh called by pro-Kannada outfits.
21.03 / 16:11
FIVE CEO Strategy WhatsApp trends reports Colleges Struggling with jobs after graduating college? Tech CEO says the problem will continue unless you...
«Entry-level IT developers will have a tough time landing a job in 2025. If you have just graduated from college, focus on building live products and make them open source. That’s the only way you can showcase your talent and land a job,» said Udit Goenka. India’s $254-billion IT sector, long a global powerhouse, is witnessing a shift in how it operates as automation and evolving technologies redefine its growth strategies.
21.03 / 14:49
President War peace Over £25bn of Russian assets frozen by UK since invasion of Ukraine
In its annual review published today (21 March), the OFSI said the UK and its allies have imposed «the most severe sanctions Russia has ever faced», depriving Moscow of over $400bn since 2022, «equivalent to four years of Russia's military spending». The agency added that 2,001 Russian individuals and entities fell under the UK sanctions regime as of March this year. How the Russia-Ukraine war has reshaped the defence and energy sectors in Europe The latest figures came as US President Donald Trump rushes to negotiate a peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine without consulting...
21.03 / 14:49
Death IHT revenues already at annual record with one month to go
Currently, IHT receipts are 11% higher than the same 11-month period in 2023/24 when they stood at £6.8bn. «Another year, another record-busting IHT haul for the Treasury – that is four consecutive years of all-time highs,» said Just director Stephen Lowe. «Frozen thresholds and rising property prices have been the predominant forces behind this increase to date but changes announced at the Autumn Budget, which will be implemented from April 2026, look set to bring in even greater amounts over the remainder of the decade and beyond. „The removal of pension death benefits from inher...
21.03 / 14:49
Henderson Smaller Companies' Neil Hermon to retire at the end of September
Indriatti van Hien, co-fund manager and Hermon's co-managing partner for the past nine years, will continue to manage the trust's portfolio. Van Hien joined Janus Henderson in 2011 as a UK equities analyst in 2011, having become deputy fund manager of Henderson Smaller Companies in 2016, and co-fund manager in January 2025. Henderson Smaller Companies names Indriatti van Hien as co-manager She also manages the Janus Henderson UK Smaller Companies fund and Janus Henderson UK Alpha fund. Hermon will stay in his role until the retirement date, working closely with van Hien and...
21.03 / 14:49
markets economy Fed dampens US growth prospects as Powell warns of tariffs' inflationary impact
In its meeting on Wednesday (19 March), the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to maintain the current federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.5%.  Notes from the meeting revealed the FOMC decided to slash its GDP expectations for the US from its previous December 2024 predictions.  Federal Reserve holds rates steady as inflation 'remains a primary risk' During 2025, the FOMC expects the US economy to expand by 1.7%, down from the 2.1% anticipated at the end of last year.  Similarly, US growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 were cut from their December levels to 1.8% each year, down ...
21.03 / 14:49
ETF CEO Strategy Natixis IM CEO: A lot of active management is 'index management'
On one side, several passive strategies have been seeking to add an active component, as seen with the recent rise in popularity of active ETFs, while active players eye opportunities in the passive space due to the great surge in demand, especially from the retail segment. A passive decade: Only 35% of active funds outperform tracker alternative over ten years But Philippe Setbon, CEO of Natixis Investment Managers, warned active managers on the way they approach this investment style. Speaking at the Natixis Thought Leadership Summit in Paris on Thursday (20 March), attended by I...

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