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11.01 / 14:57

markets Waters Strategy community Experts Universities reports LA wildfires' danger deepens as 'do not drink tap water' alerts ring; Here's why

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power: «Do not drink or cook with the tap water… Do not treat the tap water yourself.» This alert, aimed at Pacific Palisades and surrounding neighbourhoods affected by the Palisades Fire, is part of a series of advisories stemming from the growing wildfires that have already ravaged the region, reported America's NPR. The growing concern? Wildfires like the ones tearing through Los Angeles can dangerously compromise local drinking water systems, a problem experts say is becoming more common as wildfires intensify. According to Andrew Whelton, a professor of civil engineering at Purdue University who has studied wildfire-related water contamination, the damage can be severe. «They will find contamination,» Whelton explained. «The question is how high is it? Where is it? What parts of the communities will have to have restrictions,» he told the American broadcasting organisation.

11.01 / 14:57

markets Progressive Strategy Diablo PAM track Updates Diablo Immortal Season 34: Astride the Abyss: Launch date, time, storyline and battle pass

Diablo Immortal Season 34, titled Astride the Abyss, brings fresh updates, rewards and challenges for players. It introduces a new Battle Pass system and updates the storyline for an engaging experience.

11.01 / 14:37

markets Digital Strategy Experts RAI PAM SpaDeX satellites positioned 230 m apart, health status 'normal': ISRO

Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) satellites that the ISRO aims to unite in orbit are currently separated by a distance of 230 m, with their health status deemed 'normal', the space agency said on Saturday. On Friday evening, the satellites were separated by 1.5 kms. ISRO has said that the distance would be reduced to 500 m by Saturday morning. In a post on 'X', ISRO said, «Arrested at Inter Satellite Distance (ISD) of 230 m, all sensors are being evaluated. Spacecraft's health is normal.» The space agency, however, has not committed to a date for conducting the docking experiments, which will bring the satellites together in space. The SpaDeX project has already missed two announced schedules for docking experiments on January 7 and 9.

11.01 / 14:37

markets Reuters DOW Strategy PAM reports US Stock Market prediction: Wall Street indexes S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq to feel more pressure ahead of Donald Trump's Inauguration Day 2025?

Wall Street investors will be eyeing a number of factors including the lead up to Donald Trump's Inauguration Day 2025 as the US Stock Market indexes — S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq — were down by over one per cent. On Friday, the US stocks dropped on worries that good news on the job market may prove to be bad for Wall Street by keeping inflation and interest rates high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.6 percent to 41,938.45, and the broad-based S&P 500 Index fell 1.5 percent to 5,827.04. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite Index retreated 1.6 percent to 19,161.63. U.S. inflation data in the coming week could test the nerves of stock investors and further inflame worries about rising Treasury yields and uncertainty over Donald Trump's policy plans, Reuters reported.

11.01 / 14:37

markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM reports evacuation Big Los Angeles wildfire switches direction, posing new threat despite winds easing

evacuation orders and posing a new challenge to exhausted firefighters. Six simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles County neighborhoods since Tuesday have killed at least 11 people and damaged or destroyed 10,000 structures. The toll is expected to mount when firefighters are able to conduct house-to-house searches. The fierce Santa Ana winds that fanned the infernos eased on Friday night. But the Palisades Fire on the city's western edge was heading in a new direction, prompting another evacuation order as it edged towards the Brentwood neighborhood and the San Fernando Valley foothills, the Los Angeles Times reported.

11.01 / 14:37

markets Strategy community Celebrity reports gatherings Pope Francis expresses grief as LA wildfires devastate houses of worship; Faith leaders across communities rally to rebuild

Pope Francis expressed his sadness over the devastation caused by the recent wildfires in California, offering spiritual support to the victims in a telegram sent to the Archbishop of Los Angeles. «Saddened by the loss of life and the widespread destruction,» the pope conveyed his «spiritual closeness» to those affected, according to Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, reported the Associated Press. Among the most tragic losses were houses of worship, including the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, which was destroyed by the flames. Cantor Ruth Berman Harris, along with three others, risked their lives to rescue Torah scrolls from the temple as the fire approached. «It’s the heartbeat of any Jewish community,» Berman Harris of the Torah told the Associated Press. Her quick action, despite road closures, saved the sacred texts, but the synagogue itself was lost. «The flames were getting closer,» she explained, recalling how a nearby congregant called her to alert her about the danger. The temple, a cornerstone of the community for over 80 years, was reduced to a few walls and empty space. «There’s absolutely nothing except for a few walls and the empty space,» said Melissa Levy, the synagogue's executive director. Nevertheless, the AP report noted that many congregants have visited the site to say their farewells to a place where they celebrated family milestones and faith, reported the Associated Press.

11.01 / 14:37

MET Action Remark social information Podcasts Videos Fininfluener Abhishek Kar gets into big trouble over tantric practices comments, issues apology

Abhishek Kar, a finfluencer who recently faced backlash for making derogatory remarks about Assam's history and traditions on social media, has issued a public apology. The comments, made during a podcast, were met with severe criticism from the Assam government, prompting the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) to condemn Kar's statements on X (formerly Twitter). In response, Kar clarified that his intention was never to cause harm and promised to be more careful in the future when sharing information. The tweet from CMO read, “A video from a YouTube channel ,named Riya Upreti, is in circulation where an individual named Abhishek Kar is seen making unacceptable comments on Assam's history and traditions. Appropriate action may be initiated against the said individual for spreading misinformation. @assampolice” Kar, who describes himself as a «trader, investor, and mentor» on his YouTube channel, had earlier posted a video spreading misinformation about a village in Assam, claiming that women there had the ability to turn people into goats and back to humans through tantric practices. His remarks triggered an FIR, and a senior police officer confirmed that an investigation into the matter had been initiated.

11.01 / 14:37

markets Election President country travelers International Donald Trump's faces entry ban in 38 countries as felony convictions could impact ability to travel internationally

Former US President Donald Trump's legal battles could soon affect his ability to travel internationally, as many countries have strict entry requirements that bar individuals with felony convictions. With Trump facing 34 felony charges related to his involvement in a hush money scheme during the 2016 election, his criminal record could complicate travel to several nations that enforce such policies. According to Newsweek, G7 countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan, along with others such as Israel and China, have policies preventing convicted felons from entering their borders. These restrictions could hinder Trump’s ability to travel abroad if his convictions stand, raising questions about how this might impact his international dealings, especially if he pursues a second term in office. These entry bans vary across countries. Some, like Canada and Japan, will deny entry to anyone with a felony conviction, while others, such as Brazil and Cambodia, may not check criminal records at the border but could deny entry if a conviction is discovered later.

11.01 / 14:37

markets Digital Manufacturing Strategy Trade Experts PAM Indian gem & jewellery market to soar from $85 billion to $130 billion by 2030: GJEPC

Indian gem and jewellery market, currently valued at USD 85 billion, is poised for rapid growth, projected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030 according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex trade body of the gem and jewellery industry. While addressing a press conference Vipul Shah, chairman of GJEPC said “GJEPC has invested Rs 150 crores in the global generic promotion of diamonds till date. To strengthen this effort, GJEPC partnered with De Beers to promote diamonds through Retail Alliance in India, with a formal MoU signed on January 7."” De Beers Group, the world’s leading diamond company, and GJEPC announced the commencement of a strategic collaboration to strengthen the natural diamond narrative within the Indian gem and jewellery trade.

11.01 / 14:37

markets Research President country innovations Schools Colleges Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urges authentic research, says indigenisation is pointless if limited to nuts and bolts

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said that indigenisation has no point when it is confined to nuts and bolts. Stressing the spirit to innovate and to engage in research, he said it must be inflamed in students in schools and colleges. The Vice President was speaking at the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) R&D Award ceremony here that was attended by Governor of Karnataka Thaawarchand Gehlot, and BEL CMD Manoj Jain among others. «From a global perspective, if you look, our patent contribution leaves much to be desired. When it comes to research, the research has to be authentic. The research has to be cutting-edge. The research has to be practical. The research must change the ground reality. There is no use having research which goes a little beyond surface sketching. Your research must correlate with the change you seek to bring about,» Dhankar said.

11.01 / 14:37

markets Digital Strategy Election PAM rights Rift widens in MVA? Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest Maharashtra local bodies polls solo

Maha Vikas Aghadi's rout in the state assembly elections, key constituent Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday announced to contest local bodies polls solo, a move raising question mark over the opposition bloc's unity. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut 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. Two days back, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party announced its support for Arvind Kejriwal's AAP in the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections, in a snub to the Congress. Reacting to Raut's announcement, a Congress leader said the party's central leadership will take a call on whether Congress will contest solo or otherwise in local body polls, the schedule of which is yet to be declared.

11.01 / 13:09

hospital reports Videos Kannauj Railway Station mishap: Several workers feared trapped in under-construction building collapse

Kannauj Railway Station: An under-construction building at Kannauj railway station collapsed on Saturday afternoon, trapping approximately two dozen workers beneath the debris, a senior official reported.

11.01 / 12:55

UPS Waters country Department prevention International Iran races to sell oil stored in China

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Iran has shipped nearly 3 million barrels of oil from a storage site in China, people familiar with the matter said, in a bid to raise funds that could be used to shore up Iran’s allied militia groups in the Middle East. The oil is from a stockpile of at least 25 million barrels that Iran sent to China in late 2018, when it feared the imposition of new sanctions by the first Trump administration would prevent the country from exporting oil, those people said.

11.01 / 12:49

markets UPS security Strategy Highways PAM Security beefed up around Z-Morh tunnel in J-K's Ganderbal ahead of inauguration

Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district which is likely to be thrown open by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, officials said on Saturday. The prime minister is likely to address a public rally after the inauguration of the tunnel in Gagangir in the Sonamarg area of the central Kashmir district, they said. The security has also been strengthened in many areas of the valley, including Srinagar. «Security has been tightened near the Z-Morh tunnel. Multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place and the PM's security team, comprising SPG personnel, has taken over the venue,» the officials said.

11.01 / 12:49

WhatsApp country Priyanka Gandhi demands answers from government on value of rupee

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday demanded answers from the government on the value of the rupee reaching its «lowest level ever» against the US dollar. The rupee declined 18 paise to breach the 86-mark against the US dollar for the first time on Friday. It settled at 86.04 against the US currency. «The value of rupee against the dollar has reached its lowest level ever. For the first time in history, the value of one dollar has become 86.4 rupees,» Priyanka Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X. She said during Manmohan Singh's tenure, when the value of one dollar was 58-59 rupees, Narendra Modi used to link the value of the rupee with the prestige of the government.

11.01 / 12:49

COST economy WhatsApp President War US announces sweeping sanctions on Russia's energy sector, two Indian companies named

export of nuclear energy technologies, so the sanctions are seen as a form of unfair competition from unfriendly states," it said. «For nearly three years, we have operated under growing sanctions pressure, adapting successfully and remaining prepared for any scenario. Rosatom continues to meet all its commitments to partners in full,» Rosatom said in a statement. President Joe Biden's administration announced Friday that it's expanding sanctions against Russia's critically important energy sector, unveiling a new effort to inflict pain on Moscow for its grinding war in Ukraine as President-elect Donald Trump gets set to return to office vowing to quickly end the conflict. Two Indian companies-Skyhart Management Services and Avision Management Services- and senior officials from Rosatom which specialises in nuclear energy, nuclear non-energy goods and high-tech products were among the over 150 entities and individuals, including major Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, Russian insurance companies, and shadow fleet vessels, were imposed with restrictions.

11.01 / 12:49

markets War performer concert singer reports From exile to encore: Wasfi Maasarani returns to Syria to sing of victory

Wasfi Maasarani, a prominent singer and a symbol of the Syrian uprising, took the stage to celebrate «Syria's victory.» The Wednesday performance marked Maasarani's return to Syria after 13 years of exile. While living in Los Angeles, Maasarani had continued to support the Syrian revolution through his music, touring across the US and Europe, reported AP. The concert was organized by the Molham Volunteering Team, a humanitarian group founded by Syrian students, and also coincided with the one-month anniversary of a rapid insurgency that ousted former President Bashar Assad. Maasarani's revolutionary anthems, along with those of late singer and activist Abdelbasset Sarout, played a pivotal role in galvanizing opposition throughout Syria's 14-year uprising-turned-civil war, which began in 2011, reported the news agency.

11.01 / 12:49

markets Digital Waters Strategy Experts PAM Assam mining tragedy: Bodies of 3 more labourers trapped in coal quarry recovered

The four deceased labourers were among the nine workers trapped inside the mine in Umrangsu on Monday after a sudden gush of water flooded the quarry. «The rescue operations resumed this morning and three bodies were recovered as the search for trapped miners entered its sixth day. The body of one labourer, hailing from Nepal, was recovered on January 8,» the official said.

11.01 / 12:49

markets Target Digital Strategy Experts PAM India adds record renewable energy capacity of about 30 GW in 2024

Besides, India needs to add an average of 50 GW of renewable energy capacity per annum over the next six years to achieve its target. «Exponential growth from 13.75 GW in 2023 to around 30 GW in 2024, resulting in achieving nearly 218 GW now underscores India's growing commitment to clean energy and its progress in building a greener future,» New & Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said in a post on X.

11.01 / 12:27

markets Action Assurant Analysis Research Trade Experts No more actions on derivatives on anvil: Sebi WTM Narayan

capital markets regulator is not planning any more measures to curb or restrict activity in derivatives, Sebi's Wholetime Member Ananth Narayan said on Saturday. An expert group under former RBI executive director G Padmanabhan continues to work on bettering the system, and some moves on ease of doing business and better risk management are being mulled, he added. «At this point in time, there is no thought of Sebi taking any further steps in this particular regard,» Narayan said, addressing an event organised by Sebi-promoted NISM here.

11.01 / 12:27

markets Puzzle Yellow social blues Olympics Sporting NYT Connections January 11 hints and answers to solve the Saturday puzzle

As puzzle enthusiasts eagerly tackle today’s challenge, game #580, for January 11, 2025, we’re here to provide helpful hints and solutions to ensure you can conquer even the most perplexing clues. For those unacquainted, NYT Connections involves grouping words into categories based on shared characteristics.