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food poisoning claimed the life of a woman in Hoskote in Bengaluru Rural limits, reports said on December 25. As many as 70 other people have been hospitalised in the case, news agency PTI said. The suspected cause of the food poisoning is believed to be consumption of an edible offering at a local place of worship.

Nifty heavyweights — HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and Infosys, have gained between 6.3%-7.9%, respectively, clearly bringing forth the point that largecaps across sectors have started an up move, and investor interest appears to be increasing in them, said Aamar Deo Singh, Senior Vice President-Equity, Commodity & Currency at Angel One. The smart money understands that at current levels, it would make sense to be largecap heavy rather than others, he added. Q: The world will be in a holiday mood this week, so what triggers do you see for Nifty and Bank Nifty and what will be key levels to watch out for? After posting consecutive weekly gains for the last seven weeks, Nifty took a breather on the back of some selling pressure witnessed in the banking space, particularly PSU banks. While on the one hand, Bank Nifty was down 1.35% WoW, Nifty PSU Bank was down 3% WoW. Other indices like auto, media, metals, IT, smallcap as well as midcap stocks ended in the red.

rumours of turmoil in the JD (U), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday asserted that all was well in his party and the rank and file were working together to fulfil promises made to the people of the state. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function organised to pay tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 99th birth anniversary, Kumar denied that he was unhappy with the outcome of the opposition INDIA bloc meeting held in Delhi last week and expressed confidence that seat sharing arrangements will be completed soon. Asked about rumours of turmoil in the JD (U) as recently reported in a section of media quoting BJP leaders, Kumar said, «All are united in our party...all is well...I don't really pay attention to what they (BJP leaders) say about us.

₹2 crore and above to less than Rs.10 crore) with effect from 1st December, 2023. Bank of India has increased its fixed deposit rates for shorter periods i.e. “46 days to 90 days" tenure to 5.25%, “91 days to 179 days" tenure to 6.00%, for “180 days to 210 days" tenure to 6.25%, for “211 days to less than 1 Year" tenure to 6.50% and for “1 Year" tenure to 7.25% p.a.

BANGKOK (Reuters) — Major Japanese auto manufacturers will invest 150 billion baht ($4.34 billion) in Thailand over the next five years, a Thai government spokesperson said on Monday, supporting the Southeast Asian country's transition to making electric vehicles.

As we approach the end of 2023, the Indian real estate market is experiencing robust growth and heightened sentiments, particularly in the residential segment. Investor and buyer preferences have undergone a paradigm shift, significantly shaping the trajectory of the realty market. The residential sector has been a beacon of stability, demonstrating substantial growth potential throughout 2023.

By Joydeep Sen

Dwarka Expressway is the new growth engine of the Millennial City, Gurgaon. Also called the New Gurgaon region, there is a tremendous spotlight on the region, which has further increased in the wake of the completion of the 8-lane expressway.

Given that the valuations of small-caps and mid-caps are elevated, investors should look at multi-cap funds to diversify across market segments and ensure some systemic risk is mitigated, say experts. The investment mandate for multi-cap funds warrants that a minimum of 25% be invested in each of the three market cap segments, irrespective of market conditions, to generate optimal returns.

power of compounding is so profound that it is often referred to as magic. From mutual fund brokers to Warren Buffett – all tend to laud its power. Albert Einstein once famously said that compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world.

Santa Claus rally, typically associated with an upsurge in stock prices in the last five trading days of December and the first two days of January, may have already played out in Nifty ahead of its time, but the stage looks set for smallcaps. A study of the performance of Nifty Smallcap 100 during these 7-day periods over the last 11 years shows that the index has delivered positive returns every single year during the last five trading days of December and the first two days of January. Last season's Santa rally was the best in recent times, as the smallcap barometer jumped 7% in 7 days. “Nifty Smallcap 100 index has never closed in the red during this period in the last 11 years. Thus, one must watch out for a Santa rally in smallcaps during this period,” Apurva Sheth of SAMCO Securities told ETMarkets. Just like smallcaps, the bluechip Nifty, too, has a track record of giving positive returns in the last 19 out of 22 years. “Thus, data indicates a strong reason to believe that the index could continue this trend this year, too.

cricket for more reasons than one. Let’s have a look at controversies and talking points of the year. Big cricket cities in India like Indore, Mohali, Rajkot, and Nagpur were upset about not being picked to host World Cup 2023 games.

Hamas captivity were recovered from an underground tunnel network in the northern Gaza Strip, the military said on Sunday, showing footage of a white-tiled bathroom and work room linked by dark concrete-lined passages. The publication left open the question of how they had died, with chief military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari saying post-mortems were pending. «We will brief the families and then, depending on what they approve, the public,» he said.

Ukraine — Russian attacks on southern Ukraine's Kherson region killed five civilians on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said, while Russian-installed officials in the eastern town of Horlivka said one person was killed in result of Kyiv's shelling. Russian forces abandoned the city of Kherson, the administrative centre of the Kherson region on the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine, and the western bank of the River over a year ago but have since subjected many areas there to constant shelling from their positions on the eastern bank.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday conveyed a Christmas message to the global Christian community, emphasizing that Israel still grapples with the absence of lasting peace. Here are the top ten updates on the Israel-Gaza war: 1. “To our Christian friends around the world, Merry Christmas," Netanyahu said, adding, “Christmas is supposed to be a time of goodwill to all men and peace on Earth.

life insurance: safeguarding the family’s financial future if the breadwinner dies. However, there are plenty of wrong reasons to do the same. Topping the list is the need to save tax.

release of new City sets in early 2024. Diversifying from licensed brands, these sets reflect LEGO's creative essence.

Avengers emerged in 1988. Led by Howard Stark and Peggy Carter, the team faces a threat from Peter Quill and Ego.

French government-owned utility services provider Électricité de France SA (EDF) is looking to raise more than $100 million for its smart meter platform, three people with knowledge of the development said. The company is looking to bid for contracts in major cities across India, the first person cited above said. “A few strategics and climate funds have been reached out to.

₹3,000-5,000 crore every year across the diversified sectors over the next five years, taking the total investment up to ₹25,000 crore during the period. “We will be raising both equity and debt for all these investments. Fortunately we had been a debt free company, our credit rating is excellent and we have been talking to many financial institutions all over the world.

₹8,900 and ₹12,500, respectively, the brand aims to offer a luxury and distinctive drinking experience. The initial release comprises a limited batch of 1,000 cases, focusing on markets in Maharashtra, Goa, and Haryana. South Seas plans a gradual expansion into other regions, aligning with its commitment to maintain exclusivity and quality.