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Republic Day parade from the Indian Army including the LCH Prachand chopper, Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers and Nag anti-tank missiles. The LCH Prachand is the first indigenous Multi-Role Combat Helicopter designed and manufactured by HAL. It has potent ground attack and aerial combat capability.

premier on Blu-ray. The Blu-ray release date for Godzilla Minus One has not been officially announced yet, but industry expectations suggest it may be available in late 2024. «Godzilla Minus One», directed by Takashi Yamazaki and produced by Toho Studios, made its theatrical debut in the US and Canada on December 1, aligning with its release in several other regions including France, Italy, Spain, Benelux, the Nordics, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand.

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -BlackRock said on Friday it would buy Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for $12.5 billion in a major bet on alternative assets and announced a shake-up of its top management.

outdoor humidity and temperature levels during pregnancy are associated with blood pressure changes in the children, new study has found. An international team of researchers found that exposure to higher relative humidity while being pregnant was linked to a steeper increase in blood pressure in childhood, whereas being exposed to higher temperatures during pregnancy was linked to a slower increase in blood pressure in childhood (age 3-10 years).

ALSO READ: Vijay Sethupathi’s new film to release on 3 February Olivia Gregor Samsa took to X and wrote, “I think it's not about how unpredictable, how entertaining the movie is, I think it's about whether it could take you back in time or not. And if that's what it is, Merry Christmas is successful and if the other movies are not working for you, you can always time travel (sic)" While Sekhar commented, “After five years, the same amusement, experience, and inspiration again came from your film, little master! now and every time, the best cinematic thrill! ‘Merry Christmas’" Sunil Sharma commented, “#MerryChristmas is a fantastic thriller with love and murder.

Investing.com — European stock markets climbed higher Friday, boosted by U.K. economic growth as investors await more U.S. inflation data and big bank earnings. 

PARIS (Reuters) — Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) announced on Friday that it is investing in French sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat to diversify its portfolio and mass-produce electric vehicles while reducing exposure to scarce resources.

This year’s scores on the Henley Passport Index, which tracks how easily people can travel abroad, are out. For the past five years, Singapore and Japan have been contenders for the honour of issuing the most powerful passports, granting their holders access to more of the world’s countries without a prior visa than others.

Boeing seems unable to keep up with its rival Airbus The plane manufacturer delivered 735 airplanes, leaving its order backlog at 8,598. Airbus comfortably broke its previous sales record, set in 2014 on a gross basis. The company’s A320neo family of single-aisle aircraft has been particularly successful, but Airbus has also gained momentum with its A350 widebody model.

A group of Republican lawmakers from the US House Financial Services Committee has urged Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to address inquiries concerning the hack of the agency’s X account on January 9, 2024.

In a short statement confirming the filing, Circle says the number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The IPO is expected to take place after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions.In December 2022, Circle pulled the plug on a planned $9 billion Spac deal with Concord Acquisition Corp, the blank check firm run by former Barclays bigwig Bob Diamond.

Henley Passport Index, released on Tuesday, India's passport has ascended to the 80th position worldwide. This elevated ranking now affords Indian citizens the privilege of unhindered exploration across 62 countries, alleviating the burden of intricate visa application procedures. The assessment of this ranking aligns with visa regulations effective as of January 11, as sourced from data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). A cornerstone in displaying, organizing, and ranking global passports, the Henley Passport Index, reveals six countries — France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain — jointly holding the prestigious title of the world's most potent visa. Citizens from these nations enjoy the unprecedented freedom to traverse over 194 countries without dealing with pesky visa requirements. On the flip side, Afghanistan sits at the bottom rung of the list, granting its passport holders access to a mere 28 countries without a visa. Syria closely follows with visa-free entry to 29 destinations, trailed by Iraq with 31, and Pakistan with 34. Indian passport bearers can now revel in the liberty of visiting 62 countries, including Oman and Qatar, without the encumbrance of a visa. These destinations extend either visa-free entry or the convenience of visa-on-arrival for Indian travelers, as elucidated by the Henley Passport Index 2024. Here is the full list of destinations Indians can visit without getting a visa before travel:

most powerful passport list for 2024, with citizens allowed to travel to 62 countries without a visa. The country shares its rank with Uzbekistan, while the neighboring nation Pakistan is positioned at 101 spot. Singapore and Japan have boasted the world’s most powerful travel documents for the last five years, granting their citizens access to more countries without a prior visa than anyone else.

eastward enlargement, once dormant policy areas, are now priorities—giving a new voice to Ukraine’s neighbours in central Europe. The rise of China, and the prospect of resurgent Trumpism in America, has caused the EU to rethink its economic arrangements—often along statist French lines. Climate imperatives have reinforced the value of taking action at collective level—an approach favoured by the EU’s quasi-federal institutions in Brussels.

Passport Index, offering their citizens visa-free access to a record-breaking number of destinations. According to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Singapore now boast the most powerful passports globally, enabling their citizens to visit an impressive 194 destinations out of 227 worldwide without the need for a visa. Are you immigration ready? Find out Four EU member states—France, Germany, Italy, and Spain—have now joined them at the top. Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, Chairman of Henley & Partners and the originator of the passport index concept, highlighted the widening global mobility gap. «The average number of destinations travelers can access visa-free has almost doubled from 58 in 2006 to 111 in 2024. However, the top-ranked countries now have a staggering 166 more visa-free destinations than Afghanistan, which ranks at the bottom with access to just 28 countries without a visa,» he said. South Korea takes the second spot alongside Finland and Sweden, enjoying visa-free access to 193 destinations. In the third spot, four EU nations—Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands—share access to 192 destinations.

Revanth Reddy hosted representatives of 13 countries for dinner at Qutub Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad on Wednesday evening. «Representatives of America, Iran, Turkey, UAE, UK, Japan, Thailand, Germany, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Australia, France and Finland attended the event,» read a press note issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

CES 2024 has kicked off in Las Vegas

₹440 crore in interest from the arbitral award, while SpiceJet claims it has already paid ₹100 crore following a court directive in August and owes an additional ₹194 crore. SpiceJet also anticipates a reimbursement of ₹400 crore from Maran if its arbitration challenge is successful. During previous proceedings, SpiceJet highlighted its financial challenges, citing operational losses, a negative net worth, and employee-related obligations that could lead to insolvency.

Investing.com — The U.S. dollar edged lower Wednesday, trading in a tight range with traders on edge before key U.S. inflation data that could influence the future path of interest rates.

Investing.com — European stock markets edged largely lower Wednesday amid caution ahead of key U.S. inflation data, even after the release of better-than-expected French industrial production. 

The fintech industry saw more pain in 2023, with overall investment falling by half as higher interest rates and worsening macroeconomic conditions caused investors to tighten their belts, according to global investment figures shared exclusively with CNBC.