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Cipla, Torrent Pharma, Eris Lifesciences, and JB Chemicals, among others) have increased their chronic presence, focused on new product launches, and entered into new therapies. API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) companies are undergoing capex, which will aid in further top-line growth; a healthy product mix and softening input costs are likely to sustain higher operating margins of ~20-30% in CY24.

US helicopters sank three Houthi boats in the Red Sea, the White House issued a statement saying that it is not seeking a 'wider conflict' in the Middle East, CNN reported. Notably, the US helicopters sinking the Houthi boats and killing its crew, marked the first instance when the US killed members of the Iranian-backed rebel group which has been targeting commercial and merchant vessels in the Red Sea since tensions broke out. The US has avoided directly striking the group inside Yemen as it seeks to avoid escalating the crisis further. But a National Security Council spokesman said on Sunday that the US would continue acting in 'self-defense'. «We don't seek a conflict wider in the region and we're not looking for a conflict with the Houthis.

A surprise surge in American oil and gas production and exports is helping to keep the world stocked, blunting the impact of widening conflict in the Middle East that has crimped key shipping lanes. When Iranian-backed Houthi militants began launching missiles and drones at ships crossing the Red Sea near Yemen in October, many feared disruption to the vital shipping lane would drive up energy prices. But oil and gas prices this past month have sunk about 5% and 23%, respectively.

US President Joe Biden on January 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that history has demonstrated the importance of maintaining mutual respect and peaceful coexistence as the correct approach for fostering positive relations between China and the United States, Bloomberg reported. This comes as both nations work towards repairing their strained diplomatic ties.

Reuters. While hosting senior military leaders on Sunday at the ruling Workers' Party (WPK) headquarters, Kim pointed out that hostile manoeuvres by the enemies pose the danger of an armed confrontation on the Korean peninsula. This situation makes it mandatory for the country to "sharpen the treasured sword" to protect itself, said Kim.

China hawks have the upper hand in the political battle over electric vehicles. They should be wary of overplaying it. The rules for getting a tax credit on EV purchases in the U.S.

The founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a felony charge that he failed to take steps to prevent money laundering as the company agreed to pay more than $4 billion (€3.6 billion) following an investigation by the US government.

sexual abuse of Virginia Giuffre. She claims Epstein and Maxwell made her have sexual encounters with famous people, including Prince Andrew of Britain. This big news comes after a judge, Loretta Preska, decided to open these secret papers.

students and parents and 24/7 through the Board's 1800-11-8004 toll-free number as per the press release. Since 1998, CBSE has been offering counselling in two phases that includes pre-exam and post-result. This service which began 25 years ago aims to ensure that students from affiliated schools experience minimal stress during examinations.

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, recognized as Europe's longest-serving monarch, declared her intention to abdicate on January 14. The throne will be inherited by her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik. “I have decided that now is the right time.

Also Read: Stock market holiday 2024: Check days, dates, and trading holidays in the new year Meanwhile, most of Europe and Asia will also have a market holiday today. Among European markets that will remain closed today on account of New Year’s Day include that of France, Germany and Italy.

India monitoring Red Sea developments; got info on US-led naval task force It appeared to be undamaged in that attack and "was able to continue its transit north", said Maersk, one of the world's largest shipping companies. Why the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are worrisome It was then attacked by four ships operated by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, which "engaged fire in an expected attempt to board the vessel", the Danish shipping company said.

Asian markets are closed today. The US and most European markets will also remain closed today. Catch Live Market Updates here The domestic benchmark indices ended on Friday, the last trading day of 2023, on a negative note, snapping their five-day winning streak, on profit-booking in select heavyweights.

‘Mistake that…’: N. Korea's Kim Jong Un on seeking reunification with S. Korea In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword" to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program.

Artificial intelligence represents a mixed blessing for the legal field, US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said in a year-end report published on Sunday, urging «caution and humility» as the evolving technology transforms how judges and lawyers go about their work. Roberts struck an ambivalent tone in his 13-page report. He said AI had the potential to increase access to justice for indigent litigants, revolutionise legal research and assist courts in resolving cases more quickly and cheaply while also pointing to privacy concerns and the current technology's inability to replicate human discretion.

India recorded a trade deficit with nine of its top ten trade partners in the first seven months of 2023-24, with the US being the only country with which exports exceeded imports. India's trade surplus with the US — its largest trading partner — was $19.59 billion in the April-October period, show data from the commerce and industry ministry. However, with China, the second largest partner, the deficit was a whopping $51.11 billion, followed by a $33.56 billion gap with Russia, the fourth largest trade partner of India.

In the coming year, we will see not greater multipolarity, but greater bipolarity. China has replaced Russia as America’s main competitor in a new cold war that is less about ideology and more about markets and technology. The $18 trillion Chinese economy has already overtaken that of all 27 European Union countries combined, and China is the largest trading partner to more than 120 countries.

investors (FPI) betting on India. Among the offshore funds who were put off by the onerous disclosure rules imposed by the Indian capital market regulator, some now have a leeway. A number of FPIs that are pooled-vehicles from countries like Mauritius, Singapore, and Cayman Islands — though not from the US — will be able to meet the regulatory conditions that would exempt them from the new rules that require funds breaching certain exposure levels to reveal the identities of all its investors down to the last natural persons.

By John Kruzel

Virgin River is among the numerous shows slated for a new season on Netflix. Filming is scheduled to commence on February 2, 2024, and will continue until May 17, 2024. So, the question arises when will «Virgin River» season 6 release? What implications do these filming dates have for a potential release date? While it is a bit premature to determine, considering the series is expected to conclude by mid-2024, there is a possibility that the next season could be released on Netflix before the year's end. However, the actual timeline will depend on the progress of production.

Indian equity markets will be looking towards in 2024. The Indian equity market has been an outperformer and a safe haven in 2023 largely on account of good policies and political stability. That is key. Personally, I am very bullish on India. But India needs trained manpower to truly leverage its demographic dividend. So I would emphasise skill development centres nationwide.