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finances with a renewed outlook. It’s an opportunity to assess your present circumstances, pinpoint areas that can be enhanced, and establish clear financial goals for the future. As the year concludes, a valuable opportunity arises to evaluate your financial terrain and outline a path for prosperity in the approaching year.

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI)-powered financial services are gaining traction among Indian consumers, with 91% being open to using a GenAI-powered financial application if one becomes available in the future, reveals a study by FIS. The study, titled ‘Trust in Generative AI’ notes that preference for new technology (60%) and the desire to save time (56%) are the primary motivators of consumers gravitating towards such applications.

universal health coverage as an essential priority for international development. In 2017, the UNGA proclaimed 12 December as International Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day) by resolution, making it an official UN-designated day.

Angel funds are likely to get a bigger play in the coming days. These pooled vehicles could be given the opportunity to take larger bets on startups whose early-stage plans they bankroll.

BBC News deputy chief executive Jonathan Munro is likely to make an announcement on the purported change in ownership structure soon, said people in the know. He is scheduled to address a townhall of BBC India staff on Tuesday.

Infosys, India’s second-biggest technology outsourcing company by market value, has called upon employees to work from office at least three days a week and plans to soon make it mandatory after management requests to resume the normal office routine went largely unheeded, ET has learnt. The directive comes even as Infosys cofounder NR Narayana Murthy has made repeated references on70-hour work weeks to enhance productivity and economic growth.

One Piece enthusiasts eagerly await the unfolding of Bartholomew Kuma's flashback and the revelation of Jewelry Bonney's origin in Chapter 1102. This installment holds the promise of steering the narrative toward the climax of the Egghead Island arc, creating a heightened sense of anticipation among fans.

MUMBAI : The conflict between Bharat Forge Ltd’s promoter Baba N. Kalyani and sister Sugandha Hiremath has escalated with a Kalyani group company requesting the market regulator to order the removal of the compliance officer of Hikal Ltd, a speciality chemicals company jointly owned by the Kalyanis and the Hiremaths. It has also called for action against Hikal’s audit committee.

MUMBAI : Private equity (PE) firm KKR & Co., Canadian pension fund Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) and Blackstone-backed Care Hospitals have submitted non-binding term sheets to acquire a stake in the Indian business of Aster DM Healthcare Ltd, two people aware of the matter said. One of the two people said Hong Kong-based investment firm BPEA EQT has also presented a term sheet.

Manipur witnesses no respite in the unceasing ethnic strife, the opposition Congress has heaped pressures on all three MPs from the state to raise the issue in the ongoing Parliament session to ensure peace is restored in the state. A delegation of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), to this end, has submitted memoranda to the trio -Inner Manipur MP and Union MoS for education and external affairs, RK Ranjan, Outer Manipur MP Lorho S Pfoze and Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba. Headed by MPCC vice president Hareshwar Goshwami, the Congress team on Monday called on MP Sanajaoba at his New Delhi official residence and submitted the memorandum to him. On Saturday, they called on Pfoze and Ranjan. While Ranjan and Sanajaoba are BJP MPs, Pfoze belongs to the Naga People’s Front (NPF), the coalition partner of the N Biren Singh government in the state. The memorandum categorically requested the MPs to take up the current boiling issues of Manipur for a proper decision during the ongoing Parliament session with special attention on immediate rehabilitation and restoration of all persons displaced by the strife with adequate security and urgent payment of suitable compensation. It called for taking immediate measures for the restoration of peace and normalcy in the state. Highlighting a brief genesis of the strife, the memorandum said “As we are all aware, there was a sudden eruption of violence on May 3, 2023, that started in Kangvai in Churachandpur district after a Tribal Solidarity March organized by the All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM).” Since then, Manipur has been scorching non-stop and more than 60,000 people are displaced and taking refuge in relief camps, around 200 people were either killed or

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Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Monday said a recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has warned that exposure to chemical fertilisers and pesticides will affect the next generation's ability to reproduce. Addressing a gathering of vice-chancellors and academicians at Raj Bhavan as part of the 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Voice of Youth' event, Devvrat urged the guests to spread awareness among the youth about the benefits of natural farming techniques to overcome side-effects of chemicals. Notably, the governor has been running a state-wide campaign to spread awareness about the benefits of natural farming and he claimed that nearly 9 lakh farmers have adopted natural farming in Gujarat in the last four years.

old and new regimes, slightly surpassing the 71% of their male counterparts. Another interesting aspect revealed by the survey is the changing mindset of different age groups.

treatment of knee pain, combined with self-medication and traditional home remedies, can have negative effects on both the knee joints and the spine, warn doctors. According to medical experts, nearly 50 per cent of patients with knee osteoarthritis seek medical help only when their knees have already suffered extensive damage. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative or age-related arthritis, is the most common form of knee arthritis, accounting for over 70 per cent of cases. Dr L Tomar, director of orthopaedics and joint replacement at Max Super Specialty Hospital, told TOI that a lack of awareness about proper knee treatment options is exacerbating the situation.

Coal India, Honasa Consumer ltd, Eicher Motors Ltd, NTPC Ltd, HDFC Bank Ltd and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd to its India model portfolio deploying cash and at the cost of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, Marico Industries, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies). In an equity strategy note dated November 24, analysts Mahesh Nandukar, Abhinav Sinha, and equity associate Nishant Poddar of Jefferies India Pvt Ltd said that they had raised cash tactically in their model portfolio in early September, which they said are now deploying as the key macro concerns around higher US yields, rising oil prices and near-term state election results have subsided.

Respondents to a survey by EdelGive Foundation say the representation of women in corporate leadership is not progressing at a pace that can drive transformative change. The survey — A Study on Pathways to Leadership for Women in Finance and Economics — covered 60 people from corporate, development and academic sectors, with over 95% being women in leadership roles. Highlighting the slow progress in women’s leadership roles in India, the survey notes that 100 of 2,000 (5%) companies listed on the National Stock Exchange have women CEOs. It quotes the differences across sectors mentioned in the Global Gender Gap study. In 2022, the development sector had the highest proportion (47%) of women in senior levels, while the manufacturing sector had a much lower percentage of women leaders (19%). The year 2023 saw the healthcare sector with the highest percentage (50%) of women in senior-level leadership. Manufacturing sector had 25%. In the midst of this, the finance and economics sectors have shown incremental progress, with representation rising from 22% to 24% between 2019 and 2021. Key findings

The controversial images, featuring statues with missing limbs set against a backdrop of rubble, have sparked public outrage and calls for a boycott. Zara describes the Atelier series, to which the campaign belongs, as «a limited edition collection celebrating our commitment to craftsmanship and passion for artistic expression.» However, the depiction of model Kristen McMenamy posing alongside mannequins wrapped in white cloth and plastic has ignited a storm of negative reactions. Social media erupted with condemnation, with individuals and organizations expressing their dismay. According to ETimes, Melanie Elturk, CEO of the fashion brand Haute Hijab, voiced her concern, describing the images as «sick» and questioning the appropriateness of the campaign.

Here are a few financial tips on how NRIs can make informed decisions and seamlessly integrate into the Indian financial system. What to consider upon returning to India as an NRI? When you journey back to India, a few important financial steps await your attention -

Elon Musk's xAI is embroiled in yet another controversy, with some users suggesting that the company's generative AI-based chatbot - Grok - may have been trained on OpenAI code. The matter is made more serious by the history between OpenAI, Sam Altman and Musk. The 52-year-old billionaire was a co-founder of OpenAI, but left the company after his appeal to take over the reins of the AI startup was rejected by other co-founders, including current CEO Sam Altman, according to a previous report by Semafor.

ITC, with a market cap of $67 billion (Rs 5.6 lakh crore), surpassed British American Tobacco Plc (BAT) to become the third most valuable tobacco company in the world. London-based BAT, which sells cigarettes, tobacco, and other nicotine products, has seen a sell-off in its shares in the past week, rendering its market cap below ITC to $64 billion. The stock fell sharply after the company said it would take a hit of around $31.5 billion as it wrote down the value of some US cigarette brands, acknowledging that its traditional combustible market has no long-term future. The evolving stricter regulations and growing awareness of health risks have been squeezing tobacco companies' traditional business lately, driving declines in cigarette volumes in some markets. US-listed Philip Morris International and Altria Group currently occupy the top spots above ITC as the two most valuable tobacco companies in the world. The cigarette segment is the mainstay for ITC, which is also into hotels, FMCG, and paper products businesses. In the recent second quarter, cigarette revenues grew 10% on year to Rs 7,658 crore. The business made up over 46% of the total revenue of ITC.

presidential election in which Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to win a third term in power as the country grapples with an economic crisis and a war on its border with Gaza. Victory would hand Sisi a six-year term in which immediate priorities would be taming near-record inflation, managing a chronic foreign currency shortage and preventing spillover from the conflict between Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers.