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12.01 / 09:37

Virus social hospital reports Videos Vaccines HMPV virus: How doctors are using social media, humour to educate people

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It has been over two weeks since China reported cases of the HMPV (human metapneumovirus) virus, and this has caused covid-19-like panic across the globe, more so in Asia. The number of cases reported in India has surged to 13 (at the time of writing this story) — the most recent one, according to a report by Mint, being a 9-month-old child in Gujarat.

12.01 / 09:07

UPS Twitter Platform Celebrity inclusion Flipkart puts all iPhones on sale: iPhone 16 at Rs 63,999, iPhone 14 at Rs 46,999 — top deals

Flipkart Monumental sale 2025 has been announced ahead of India’s Republic Day celebrations. Though the sale starts from January 14, Plus and VIP members are eligible for “12 hours early access,” Flipkart has announced. The Walmart-owned e-commerce platform will put up all iPhones—that are currently available for sale in India—on discount during the period.

12.01 / 08:59

markets UPS Manufacturing Action War track innovations Nitin Pai: India’s Air Force can’t afford to fall short of combat aircraft

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is not only short of an adequate number of aircraft to protect our skies, but will see its capabilities weaken over time, unless corrective action is taken immediately. In my estimate, a significant proportion of IAF’s fighter aircraft fleet is down due to a shortage of Russian spares, and the rest are sparingly used to ensure that they don’t fly into a spares crunch.

12.01 / 08:59

markets UPS trends country reports India’s sky-high household debt faces a year of reckoning

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The much-awaited boom of consumer spending has not materialized, with demand in both rural and urban areas remaining subdued. Consumer-staple companies have collectively reported less than 5% growth in volumes.

12.01 / 08:59

COST UPS Food wellness country Schools Traffic Manu Joseph: India has become too rich to let petty clerks torment people

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Every time I have to interact directly with the government, I wonder, “Why doesn’t it like me?" I usually avoid direct contact. But unfortunately, for nearly two months, I have been trying to get an Aadhaar number for a minor.

12.01 / 08:59

UPS Provident Platform Action reports rights For hassled homebuyers, an additional layer of protection from delays, hidden charges, substandard construction

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: For homebuyers facing issues such as construction delays, substandard construction or hidden charges in apartment sales, India’s consumer protection watchdog is ready to take up the cudgels on their behalf. India’s Central Consumer Protection Authority plans to collaborate with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) to help homebuyers file complaints, seek compensation, and address unfair contracts with developers, according to two officials familiar with CCPA’s plans.

12.01 / 08:11

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Spam calls from banks pitching loans or credit cards often disrupt daily life, but professional voice artist Tanya Nambiar found a comedic way to deal with them. In a now-viral Instagram video, Nambiar used her talent for voice modulation to prank a telemarketer, delivering laughter to millions online.

12.01 / 08:11

markets Digital Platform Strategy Experts PAM social Adani Group plans Rs 75,000 cr investment in Chhattisgarh, CM Vishnu Deo Sai says after meeting Gautam Adani

Adani Group has committed investments worth Rs 75,000 crore in Chhattisgarh in sectors ranging from power, cement, education, health, skill, and tourism, announced the state's Chief Minister's Office. This comes after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani had a meeting. CMO Chhattisgarh in post on social media platform X said that the Chairman of the Adani Group announced a planned investment of Rs 60,000 crore to expand the group's power plants in Raipur, Korba, and Raigarh. This expansion is expected to enhance Chhattisgarh's total power generation capacity by an additional 6,120 MW.

12.01 / 08:11

markets Strategy Analysis Trade Experts hospital ITC allots 125.11 crore shares of ITC Hotels to shareholders

ITC Ltd. has allotted 125.11 crore equity shares of ITC Hotels to its shareholders. The decision was finalized during a Board meeting on January 11, 2025, following a scheme of arrangement between ITC Ltd. and ITC Hotels (ITCHL). In an exchange filing, ITC stated, «The Board of Directors of ITCHL, at the meeting held today, January 11, 2025, has allotted 125,11,71,040 equity shares of Rs 1 each to the shareholders of the company as of the record date, January 6, 2025, pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement among ITC Limited, ITCHL, and their respective shareholders and creditors.»

12.01 / 08:11

markets Digital Strategy Death PAM country reports You might want to skip these European countries on your next trip. Here's why

air pollution. Some regions of Europe face far higher pollution risks than others, making them less ideal destinations for travellers. In 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) updated its air quality guidelines, lowering the recommended threshold for annual concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) such as dust, smoke, and soot from exhaust. ALSO READ: Why applying for a Schengen visa is 'humiliating' for Indians

12.01 / 08:11

markets Digital Strategy Experts RAI PAM social PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on birth anniversary

Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to spiritual leader and social reformer Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Modi said Vivekananda is an eternal inspiration for the youth. The spiritual leader was born in 1863 and founded the renowned Ramakrishna Mission.

12.01 / 08:11

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Indian market closed in red on Friday, dragged lower by selling in heavyweight financial and energy stocks, as worries over corporate earnings dampened market sentiment, while IT stocks stood out as the only gainers after quarterly update from sector leader TCS suggested early signs of a demand recovery. The benchmark BSE Sensex lost 241.30 points or 0.31% to close at 77,378.91, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 23,431.50, lower by 95.00 points or 0.4%.

12.01 / 08:11

markets SUN Strategy Celebrity PAM reports Man who won £1.67 billion in Powerball jackpot loses $3.8 million mansion in LA fires

Edwin Castro, who made headlines after winning the world’s largest-ever Powerball jackpot worth $2.04 billion, has seen his luxurious Malibu beachfront home completely destroyed by the Palisades fire. According to The New York Post, the fire left only the concrete pillars and charred remains of what was once a $3.8 million property. Images obtained by The US Sun show the desolation left behind, with just the foundations and planks of wood visible where Castro’s mansion once stood. What was once a high-end retreat now lies in ruins after the fire tore through the region. After his record-breaking win in November 2022, Castro, 31, made several luxury property acquisitions. The Malibu property was just one of them. He also purchased a $25.5 million mansion near the iconic Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, a $47 million Bel Air estate, and a $4 million Japanese-style home in Altadena, located around 25 miles from Los Angeles.

12.01 / 08:11

markets Provident Digital Manufacturing Strategy Experts budget 2025 Budget 2025: How can govt enable ease of doing business in India? CII presents 10-point plan

Union Budget: As India plans to work towards being a viksit nation by 2047, industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has put forward a 10-point specific suggestion before Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for the upcoming Budget 2025 to enable ease of doing business. As per the industry body, all regulatory approvals — central, state and local levels — must mandatorily be provided only through the National Single Window System (NSWS), which they believe will help bring about transparency and speed in the processes. In the first stage, CII suggested that it should be completed for all central ministries within the next six months, followed by bringing on the platform, states, in a phased manner. A dedicated central budget could be allocated for the purpose, especially from the point of view of incentivizing states to shift completely to the portal. Read More: Budget 2025 can position India as the world’s China Plus One hub with manufacturing prowess

12.01 / 08:03

markets Digital Entertainment Strategy Experts PAM NCLAT dismisses appeal to stay insolvency proceedings against Indrajit Power

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has dismissed a plea to stay the insolvency proceedings against debt-ridden thermal power producer Indrajit Power. The appellate tribunal said «no error has been committed» by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), while admitting the plea to initiate insolvency proceedings against the Maharashtra-based company on February 1, 2024, filed by Yes Bank. The said order passed by the Mumbai bench of NCLT was challenged by Rajiv Munjal, a director from the suspended board of Indrajit Power, before the NCLAT. However, NCLAT upheld the NCLT order observing that it admitted the insolvency plea after finding debt and default which is not even questioned in the appeal filed by the suspended board.

12.01 / 08:03

markets Digital Strategy Election Experts PAM Sena (UBT) never called for disbanding INDIA bloc or MVA: Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut on Sunday said his party wants to go solo in the local bodies polls to strengthen its base and has never called for dissolution of the opposition INDIA bloc or the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Raut's remarks came a day after he cited the lack of opportunities for workers of respective parties in an alliance and the right to organisational growth as the major considerations for contesting solo, which raised a question mark over the opposition bloc's unity. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Raut said, «The MVA was formed for the assembly polls and INDIA bloc for the Lok Sabha elections. The local body elections are meant to empower party workers and strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level.» «I or my party have never said that the INDIA bloc or the MVA should be dissolved,» the Rajya Sabha member added.

12.01 / 08:03

markets Strategy Election President social reports Say No to Olaf Scholz: Elon Musk ahead of Germany's snap elections

Elon Musk has called on the people of Germany to «say no» to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His statement comes after Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday announced Scholz as the party's candidate for federal elections set to take place on December 23. Musk made the statement on X in response to two news reports — one about SPD nominating Scholz for German Chancellor again and another June 24 report that said that a woman convicted of «offending» migrant gang rapists receives longer prison sentences than the rapists. In response to the two posts shared on X, Elon Musk wrote, «Sag Nein zu Scholz!» which translates to «Say No to Scholz» in English.

12.01 / 08:03

markets Digital Strategy Experts RAI PAM Department NCLAT gives go-ahead for Indiabulls Real Estate-Embassy Group merger

Indiabulls Real Estate (IBREL) and Embassy Group, the appellate tribunal NCLAT has sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation to merge both the real estate firms after setting aside the NCLT order stalling the process. «We set aside the impugned order of NCLT, Chandigarh and allow the prayer to sanction the scheme of amalgamation between the appellants (Indiabulls Real Estate, Embassy one & NAM Estates),» said a two-member NCLAT bench. The merger was on hold for the last 18 months, as the Chandigarh bench of the NCLT had withheld its permission in May 2023, despite all regulatory clearances from the CCI, bourses, RoC and approval from respective shareholders and creditors. The appellate tribunal said the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) should not have interfered in the valuation done by the experts using one of the standard prescribed valuation methods.

12.01 / 08:03

markets Citi Digital Strategy Experts PAM evacuation California wildfires: Los Angeles fire evacuees face price gouging

«The price gouging is going haywire, it's obscene,» the 50-year-old stylist told AFP. «I can't find anywhere for us to go.»

12.01 / 08:03

markets UPS IPO Strategy Hyundai PAM India's M&A activity sees 38% jump in CY24, $35 billion IPO pipeline

Kotak Mahindra Investment Bank. Domestic corporates played a substantial role, with their deal contribution almost doubling to $48 billion in CY24, up from $26 billion last year. Notable deals include the merger of Viacom and Disney, Aster DM and Quality Care, and Bharti Group's acquisition of a stake in BT Group. After a brief slowdown last year, Indian conglomerates are driving significant activity across sectors, focusing on diversification and strategic expansion. Major M&A deals in CY24 include Adani Group's buyouts in industrials and infrastructure, Birla Group's acquisitions in industrials, and Reliance's acquisitions in TMT and infrastructure, it said.

12.01 / 08:03

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Commenting on the day's action, Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities said that he sees the bearish pressure continue and to intensify as the index closed below 23,500 for the first time in several days. «The index remains below the crucial 50 EMA, reaffirming a bearish trend. Furthermore, the RSI remains in a negative crossover, signaling weak momentum. Sentiment stays subdued in the short term, with the potential for a decline toward 23,300 or 23,000. On the upside, resistance is observed at 23,550–23,600,» De said.