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A medical transport jet with a child patient and five others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighbourhood shortly after takeoff Friday evening, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes.Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said the patient and another passenger were on board along with four crew members.“We cannot confirm any survivors,” the company said in a statement. “Our immediate concern is for the patient’s family, our personnel, their families and other victims that may have been hurt on the ground.”Mayor Cherelle Parker said Wednesday night at a news conference that information on fatalities wasn’t immediately known but several homes and vehicles had been damaged.“This is still an active scene under investigation,” she said.The crash came just two days after the deadliest U.S.

Union Budget: In theUnion Budget for 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined the government's plans to introduce "transformative reforms" across six key sectors, including taxation and the financial sector. Presenting her eighth consecutive Budget, Sitharaman highlighted the government's successful development trajectory over the past decade, along with structural reforms that have attracted global attention.

Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, outlining key priorities to accelerate economic growth, ensure inclusive development, support industries, and enhance household sentiment.

The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap as soon as Saturday on imports from Canada and Mexico could drive up the price of everything from gasoline to pickup trucks to the guacamole dip that features so prominently at American Super Bowl p...

Tesla’s profits from its car division fell in the fourth quarter as the company had to sell off excess inventory at discounted prices, as per a report. This was the lowest level in five years.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Biocon Biologics Ltd expects a significant rise in demand for its insulin products across geographies in the coming months and years, managing director and chief executive Shreehas Tambe said on Friday. “What we are certainly seeing is an increasing demand for our insulin products…not just in the US and Europe but also in emerging markets," Tambe told Mint in an interview.

At Artemis, seven of the 22 funds were awarded 5-star Crown ratings, up from five at the last rebalancing six months ago, and at Invesco 14 of the 48 funds achieved 5-Crown ratings, up from ten in July 2024.  Both firms were recognised for the «impressive» rebound in their fund performance compared to three years ago.  M&G and Lazard funds lose FEfundinfo 5-Crown Rating While Invesco topped the list for having the most 5-star Crown-rated funds in absolute terms, Man Group has the highest proportion of 5 star Crown-rated funds, with five of the 12 funds receiving the top rating.  ...

SIP flows have more than doubled in the last three years, from Rs 0.10 lakh crore in FY22 to Rs 0.23 lakh crore in FY25, according to the Economic Survey. The mutual fund segment currently has over 10 crore Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) accounts, with cumulative SIP inflows of Rs 10.9 lakh crore since inception.

Friday marks five years since Britain left the European Union at 11 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2020

Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat, best known for his brilliant performance in Paatal Lok, has left fans amazed with his dramatic weight loss. The actor dropped an impressive 26 kg in just five months, going from 109.7 kg to 83 kg! His dedication to fitness and strict discipline in both diet and exercise has set a new benchmark for health-conscious celebrities.

Edelweiss Mutual Fund’s new fund offer (NFO) Edelweiss Consumption Fund is open for subscription and will close on February 14. The fund is an open-ended equity scheme following the consumption theme.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : India’s largest bank is going high-tech in matters of surveillance by introducing a network to connect all its branches using artificial intelligence-enabled cameras, thermal imaging and intelligent video analytics, according to a document seen by Mint. The document, a call for consultants to bid for the project, said that the State Bank of India (SBI) plans to “enhance security, monitoring, reporting and incident management in real-time".

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India has been the fastest growing large economy in the world post the covid pandemic. This period has been marked by policy stability and macro-fiscal discipline – the fiscal deficit is expected to come down to under 4.9% in FY25 and the quality of deficit has improved.

An American Airlines jet with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard has collided with an Army helicopter while coming in for a landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D

Walmart Canada said on Thursday it is investing about C$6.5 billion ($4.51 billion) to build new stores and expand its supply chain, marking its biggest ever investment since opening its first store nearly 30 years ago.

Bank of Montreal is stepping into a booming product category that offers exposure to popular global stocks while hedging against currency volatility, becoming the second Canadian bank to do so.

J.M. Smucker Co. chief executive Mark Smucker leaned on close advisers when he made the decision to bolster the jelly and coffee company through a US$5.6-billion acquisition in 2023 of Hostess Brands Inc., an equally well-known name in food, and they came from a seemingly unusual place: a Canadian bank.

Kapil Sharma Show, Navjot Singh Sidhu, recently astonished fans by sharing an inspiring update about his health transformation. Sidhu revealed that he had successfully shed 35 kilograms over the course of just five months. The former cricketer, who was recently seen on The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix alongside his wife, Navjot Kaur, took to social media to showcase his incredible weight loss journey.

Salwan Momika, a 38-year-old Iraqi refugee known for burning copies of the Quran, was shot and killed in his home in Sodertalje, Sweden, late Wednesday, along with fellow protester Salwan Najem. Swedish authorities confirmed the death and have detained five individuals in connection with the killing.

Equity as an asset class is undeniably volatile and cyclical. Long-term investments in equity typically help minimize these risks and harness the power of compounding. But what if you don't have the luxury of a long-term horizon or the patience to ride out market swings? Can equity still be a viable option for short- to medium-term investors?

Rohit Agarwal, Executive Vice-President, Kotak Mahindra, says it is anticipated that within the next five to ten years, the manufacturing sector will contribute approximately 18 to 20 percent to GDP. Agarwal believes the government will continue to allocate a substantial budget for capital expenditures, along with incentives and standard operating procedures (SOPs) aimed at the manufacturing industry. This focus will be reflected in the Budget, as the government is committed to enhancing India's self-sufficiency in various products that are currently imported. Within manufacturing, EMS has been a huge success story but within it, it is time to move from mobile PLI success to other stories. To start with that success will come more from the semiconductor value chain. One should be overweight on semiconductors followed by renewable energy and defence. Agarwal believes Trump’s protectionist policy will have no impact on the PLI theme as these manufacturers are aimed more for India market to replace imported items What should one watch out for in this year’s Union Budget when you talk about manufacturing because that is where most of the government’s focus has been and it has reaped quite a lot of benefit when you talk about the way it has helped boost the GDP growth as well. Rohit Agarwal: The focus of this government has been on manufacturing through the Budget document and also apart from the Budget document, they have been taking various measures.