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Wipro has initiated legal proceedings against its former CFO, Jatin Dalal, in a civil court in Bengaluru. In response, Dalal has filed an application requesting the court to refer the matter to arbitration. While the specific grounds for the lawsuit remain unclear, arguments from both parties have been presented, and the next hearing is scheduled for January 3, according to a report by Times of India.

NEW DELHI : India is working on guidelines for strategic trilateral partnerships to maximize the impact of developmental projects in its neighbourhood and beyond in collaboration with other countries, said people aware of the matter. India has partnered with the UK, the US, France, Japan, and Germany to implement developmental projects in India’s neighbouring regions and key nations in Southeast Asia and Africa. While India has traditionally favoured bilateral developmental projects for ease of coordination, and established political relationships with the recipient countries, it is now exploring collaborations with a select group of countries.

In the complex world of finance, keeping an eye on the ever-evolving landscape is essential for making successful investment decisions. As we step into 2024, it’s crucial to identify and understand the investment themes that are likely to shape the Indian stock market in the year ahead.

Pristyn Care, a healthcare provider, has emerged as a pivotal force in delivering top-notch medical care to smaller cities. The organization ensures a seamless patient journey from initial consultations and tests to surgery and post-surgical care. Remarkably, Pristyn Care's approach extends beyond medical interventions to manage insurance claims, transportation, and follow-up appointments, highlighting its commitment to holistic patient care.

Introduction: AI Revolutionising Project Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a powerful force reshaping project management on a global scale. The latest insights from the 2023 PMI Annual Global Survey indicate a significant shift, with 21% of respondents already incorporating AI always or often in their project management practices.

Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. gained 2.62 per cent to Rs 665.9 in Tuesday's session as of 10:10AM (IST) even as the equity benchmark Sensex traded 161.56 points higher at 71268.52. Earlier in the day, the stock witnessed a gap up start to the session.

executives from leaving their well-paid jobs and taking a dip into entrepreneurship in 2023. Senior executives across functions of technology, engineering and product took the plunge into exploring the next frontier in fintech, healthcare and even artificial intelligence.

Wipro has filed a complaint against a former senior executive for violation of a non-compete clause in his employment contract by joining Wipro’s direct competitor Cognizant before August this year. In its complaint, Wipro said Mohd Haque, who quit in June this year, had agreed to certain restrictions on his post-employment activities, including prohibition of work for a small set of Wipro competitors including Cognizant, for 12 months after his employment ended. Upon Haque’s promotion to the role of Wipro’s senior vice president (SVP) and localisation as a US employee, he was eligible to receive more than $1 million in equity awards over many years, said the complaint filed in a US court.

Jerusalem, a town that is seeing the atrocities of Israel's aerial bombing campaign and ground attacks in the Gaza Strip. Bethlehem fell silent on Monday, with no Christmas tree, no caroling, as the ongoing attack by Israel in West Bank left hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops deserted. Bethlehem, considered the birthplace of Jesus, is now in the middle of a war zone.

The S&P BSE Sensex rose more than 200 points, while the Nifty50 closed above the 21,300 mark on Friday. Sectorally, buying was seen in realty, IT, metal, auto, and healthcare stocks, while selling pressure was seen in the banking space. Stocks that were in focus include names like AstraZeneca Pharma, which rose more than 13% to hit a fresh high, Caplin Point, which gained more than 8%, and JB Chemicals, which closed with gains of over 9% to hit a fresh record high. We have collated a list of three stocks that either hit fresh 52-week highs or an all-time high or saw a volume or a price breakout. We spoke to an analyst on how one should look at these stocks the next trading day entirely from an educational point of view: Expert: Mitesh Karwa, Research Analyst Bonanza Portfolio AstraZeneca Pharma: Target Rs 6,000 | Stop Loss: Rs 4,950 AstraZeneca Pharma is seen breaking out of a rounding bottom formation on the weekly timeframe with a bullish candlestick and above-average volumes, which indicates bullish strength. The stock is making higher highs and higher lows and is trading above all its important EMAs.

interview, hiring managers often ask “do you have any questions for us?”. While it may seem like a simple question to which you might want to respond “no”, it’s important that you take this opportunity to ask some relevant questions. But what exactly should an interviewee ask an interviewer who has been throwing questions and curveballs at the person?

Health insurance of seniors As individuals age, the need for comprehensive health coverage becomes critical. It serves as a financial safeguard, providing access to quality healthcare without imposing a financial burden on the family.

Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb is acquiring Karuna Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company that has developed a new antipsychotic, in a $14 billion deal

World Health Organization said Sunday the health system in Gaza was being destroyed and reiterated his call for a ceasefire. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also hailed Gaza's medical workers who continue their work under increasingly dire circumstances.

OpenAI’s entrance marked a turning point, automating routine tasks and disrupting employment sectors like data entry and call centres. However, the AI wave also brought a surge of opportunities in data science, engineering, and machine learning, creating a new landscape of high-skilled jobs. Mint speaks with hiring experts to probe into AI’s impact on Indian jobs after its emergence.

Mayur Abhaya, MD & CEO of LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd., expresses his pride and excitement while talking about the launch of their latest lab in Gurugram.

Singapore has possibly peaked, and there is no need for additional measures, like wearing a face mask mandate, to be implemented, said Minister for Health (MOH) Ong Ye Kung. “We might have a slight surge, but I think more or less, we are seeing the peak of this wave," Channel News Asia quoted Ong as saying on Friday at the soft opening of a health campus at Woodlands in northern Singapore. However, having about 600 to 700 hospital beds taken up by COVID-19 patients is quite a strain on the system, the minister noted.

White-collar hiring in the country declined 6% on year in 2023, pulled down by sectors such as IT services, BPO/ITeS, retail, FMCG, education, and healthcare, show data put together by online jobs platform Naukri.com exclusively for ET. Companies in several sectors tightened their hiring funnel amid global macroeconomic headwinds and prolonged geopolitical uncertainties even as sectors that have seen business growth in the last one year, including oil & gas, power, infrastructure, energy, BFSI, travel, and real estate, recorded double-digit growth in hiring numbers, data showed.

₹57,313 crore in Indian shares in the month through 21 December, according to depository data. This is the highest inflow in any month since they pumped in ₹62,016 crore in December 2020, the record for any month.

SDGs) and SDG-related climate targets, including through multilateral institutions where India and Germany are members, such as the International Solar Alliance (ISA)," the two sides said in a joint declaration of intent released in May 2022. The two sides are also considering expanding their collaboration into Madagascar and Ethiopia, Dhanda told Mint.

ICICI Securities is bullish on the Indian markets and has a target of 24,200 for Nifty 50 in the calendar year 2024 driven by foreign fund inflows. “The Nifty has a tendency to extend the move towards mean+3 sigma levels after crossing life highs. Heavyweight stocks from BFSI, Auto, Cement and Healthcare should lead Nifty towards 24,200 levels in CY-24," said Pankaj Pandey, Head Research, ICICI Direct in a report.