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Alexei Navalny's head and chest were bruised. The development came as the legal team and the family of Alexei Navalny accused Russian authorities of not handing over his body and acting as "murderers" attempting to conceal their actions. “As an experienced paramedic, I can say that the injuries described by those who saw them appeared to be from convulsions.

Also Read: Nifty 50 touches new all-time high, extends gain for 5th day in a row However, amidst this bullish trend, analysts have raised questions regarding the continuity of the PSU stock rally. This skepticism arises from the mixed performance exhibited by PSU companies in the third quarter (Q3). Companies in the BSE PSU Index beat analysts’ expectations by a mere 1% in the three months end December, the slowest pace in six quarters, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

Air India and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL), are set to invest ₹2,300 crore in Karnataka, towards establishing a Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru, envisioning the city as the aviation hub of South India, PTI reported on February 19. The investment is aimed at fostering economic growth and employment opportunities in the state, it added.

₹207 crore ($25 million) to the second fund of India-focused growth capital fund Amicus Capital Partners. The investment is from NIIF Fund of Funds – I, the first fund under NIIF’s Private Markets business. The commitment underscores NIIF's intent to back "fund managers who are executing a well-defined investment strategy in a disciplined manner with a strong team", said Anand Unnikrishnan, managing partner – private markets, NIIF, in a release.

BSE PSU index has soared over 97 percent in the last 1 year and over 22 percent in 2024 YTD. Just in Feb, the index has advanced 10 percent, extending gains for the fourth straight session. Before this, it rose 11.2 percent in January 2024, 15.3 percent in December 2023 and 10.3 percent in November 2023.

1:5 stock split: Shares of Remedium Lifecare Ltd is one of the multibagger stocks that the Indian stock market has delivered in recent years. The multibagger stock has risen to the tune of 1700 percent in the last one year. However, it seems that the multibagger stock still possesses some upside potential.

₹84,560 crore. In its report, brokerage house Nuvama Institutional Equities stated that the Ministry of Defence had taken a tactical move based on lessons learned.

Dr BS Ajaikumar, Executive Chairman, Healthcare Global, says they are focussed on achieving margin and growth will definitely happen. The challenge has been that with the new centres coming in, while the mature centres are giving a margin of over 22%, the best centres gives a margin of close to 30%. So, while this is happening, they plan to do a few more M&As. That will bring down the margin level. But even with that, Ajaikumar is confident that margin will be in the upper teens, reaching close to 20% towards the last quarter of next year (FY25-26). According to reports, CVC Capital is looking to sell stake in Healthcare Global. They hold 60.4% stake. Any indication how much they are going to sell? Will that trigger an open offer? Dr BS Ajaikumar: Yes, as I always say, the best person to answer is CVC. If they do plan to exit, they have to sell 60%. Yes, it will be an open offer also and from what we understand, they will be the best persons to answer these questions. As far as HCG is concerned, we have really made no change in the plans. We think we are on a very good growth trajectory.

misconduct hearing after it emerged that he had shared details of injuries via WhatsApp following a stabbing attack on an Indian-origin teenager and her friend in Nottingham last year. According to a report in ‘The Sun' newspaper on Monday, a misconduct hearing last month heard how the officer posted details about students Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber as well as school caretaker Ian Coates soon after they were killed during a knife attack spree by Valdo Calocane in the central England city in June 2023. Think you check all the immigration boxes? Find out A second officer, Police Constable (PC) Matthew Gell, is said to have passed on the “distasteful” message to his wife and a friend.

China is widely expected to trim its benchmark mortgage reference rate at a monthly fixing on Tuesday, as banks' improving net interest margins give authorities some leeway to use monetary stimulus to shore up faltering economy growth. The loan prime rate (LPR) normally charged to banks' best clients is calculated each month after 20 designated commercial banks submit proposed rates to the People's Bank of China (PBOC).

The book-building issue will end on February 20. The price band has been set at Rs 216-227 per equity share. The shares will be listed on the NSE Emerge platform.

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Count Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt among the early critics of Major League Baseball’s rule changes for the 2024 season.“We’re yet again having to learn new rules,” Bassitt said Sunday.

South Korea’s ruling People Power Party is advocating for a two-year postponement of the taxation on gains from cryptocurrency investments.

Post the fourth round of talks, the ball is now in the farmers’ court as the Centre proposed the government’s intention to purchase pulses, maize, and cotton crops from farmers at minimum support prices (MSP) for five years through contractual agreements. Following this development, the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march was put on hold but may resume on February 21 if issues are not resolved by Tuesday, as reported by PTI.

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The BFSI sector has grown by leaps and bounds, transitioning India from a primarily cash-driven economy to one that is now highly digitised. Fintech, today, has entered the mainstream, focusing on increasing profitability and curtailing risk. The fintech ecosystem has witnessed tremendous technological advancements and is projected to grow sixfold from $245 billion to $1.5 trillion by 2030. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to outpace the US and climb up the ranks to become the world’s leading fintech market by 2030. 

Indian Army, with a strength of 12 lakhs, is preparing for a significant upgrade of its current tanks and the induction of new-generation tanks for future battles. In a TOI report, senior officers have stated that the extensive destruction of Russian tanks in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, primarily in the initial days, was more due to «poor tactics» than anything else. They noted that Russia deployed tanks without adequate logistics support and failed to provide sufficient backup from infantry, artillery, electronic warfare, and close-air support units. According to a senior officer, "Combined-arms operations" were critical and missing in the conflict. Tanks remain essential for both offensive and defensive operations, offering mobility, firepower, and armored protection crucial for large-scale ground battles.

Adani Group is reportedly in advanced discussions with prominent sovereign funds based in West Asia to secure funding of up to $2.6 billion. This potential move to raise funds is part of the conglomerate's expansion plans for airport infrastructure and green hydrogen projects, Business Standard reported. Adani Group has embarked on a series of roadshows in key financial hubs such as London, Dubai, and Singapore. During these engagements, Adani executives have been briefing potential investors on the company's future endeavors.

₹91,000 crore, while Maharashtra celebrates Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti. Meanwhile, legal eagles are on the lookout as the Supreme Court hears Sharad Pawar's plea on NCP leadership and Chandigarh Mayor Polls case unfolds. Investigations heat up with Arvind Kejriwal facing 6th ED summons in the Delhi liquor scam, and Mahua Moitra and Mukul Roy summoned in separate cases.

Quess Corp: The recruitment firm has said it will be demerged into three listed entities– Quess Corp Ltd, Digitide Solutions Ltd, and Bluspring Enterprises Ltd. The new Quess Corp will handle workforce management; Digitide Solutions will provide business process management solutions and insurtech; and Bluspring Enterprises will offer facility management, industrial services and investments. The demerger is expected to attract investment, improve capital allocation and boost growth.

Sensex surged 376.26 points, or 0.52%, to end at 72,426.64, while the Nifty 50 settled 129.95 points, or 0.59%, higher at 22,040.70. “Indian markets showed resilience despite volatility. Q3 earning season has ended on a buoyant note with Nifty delivering a strong beat with a 17% YoY PAT growth versus estimates of +11%.