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kya lagta hai (what do you think?). Every bull market needs a story. One of the main stories currently being sold is the premiumization of the Indian economy or that Indian consumers are buying more expensive products than in the past and how that will continue to benefit listed companies.

This year's Daytona 500 event is all set to commence at 2.30 pm (ET) on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona 500 event in 2024 can be watched live on NBC, Fox and Fox Sports 1. The live streaming of 2024's Daytona 500 can be live streamed on FoxSports website and App.

Mint delves into the nuances of the Supreme Court's ruling, its impact on the political contributions of loss-making companies, and the broader ramifications on corporate-political party dynamics. While there is no clear legal definition, the determination of a loss-making company can be inferred from Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013.

PTI. The issue of Paytm Payments Bank is a case where a hard-charging and aggressive entrepreneur has failed to realise the need for regulatory compliance, and that no company can get away if it is non-compliant with the law, said minister of state for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar, as per the PTI report. He also said that the RBI’s regulatory action on Paytm Payments Bank has drawn the attention of fintech firms to the importance of complying with the laws.

Russia conducted a series of secret military satellite launches around the time of its invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, U.S. intelligence officials began delving into the mystery of what, exactly, the Russians were doing. Later, spy agencies discovered Russia was working on a new kind of space-based weapon that could threaten the thousands of satellites that keep the world connected. In recent weeks, a new warning has circulated from U.S. spy agencies: Another launch may be in the works, and the question is whether Russia plans to use it to put a real nuclear weapon into space — a violation of a half-century-old treaty. The agencies are divided on the likelihood that President Vladimir Putin would go so far, but nonetheless the intelligence is an urgent concern to the Biden administration.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI took the internet by storm this week with the launch of its text to video generation tool dubbed Sora. While there are many text to video generation tools in the market, Sora can “create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions". Announcing the new tool via a blogpost, OpenAI wrote, “Introducing Sora, our text-to-video model.

The revival hopes for the information technology (IT) sector hinge significantly on the rate of deal acquisitions, yet the December quarter (Q3FY24) witnessed a lukewarm performance in this arena. Following an exceptional second quarter, top-tier IT firms experienced a slowdown in deal wins during Q3. While moderation was expected due to the quarter's typical seasonal downturn, the absence of mega deal announcements and the trend of lengthier deal durations have raised concerns.

SRINAGAR : Authorities have closed the Srinagar-Leh Highway for vehicular movement due to snow accumulation at Baltal in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal District. Baltal is a camping ground for pilgrims, 75 km from Ganderbal and 93 km from Srinagar. It is located 15 kilometres to the north of Sonmarg.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Jammu Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand as these places are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall and snowfall at isolated places on Monday i.e. February 19, 2024. The weather department has also forecasted an intense spell of rainfall or snowfall activity over the Western Himalayan region between February 18 to 21 and the plains of Northwest India between February 19 to 21 due to western disturbances.

₹ ₹ 1,09,947-1,44,871 recently. What made the purchase interesting was that the customer paid the entire amount in ₹10 coins. Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta took to social media to share a picture of the "new Ather owner" being handed over the keys.

Air India, IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet, Vistara, Air India Express Connect, and Air India Express, BCAS has urged them to implement necessary measures to ensure the timely delivery of customer baggage. In an extensive survey conducted across the nation's six major airports, the BCAS scrutinised the operations of seven airlines and analysed over 3600 flight movements along with their baggage delivery processes.

Mint. As it stands, the Central Ground Water Board and state governments agencies collaborate to periodically assess the country's groundwater resources. A 2022 assessment showed the annual extractable ground water resource at 398 billion cubic meter (BCM).

Indian Railways is set to inaugurate train services on the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section, a pivotal 48.1-kilometre stretch of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, on February 20th. “We will get a step closure to realise our dream to connect Srinagar with Kanyakumari," a source in the railways told PTI.

₹1,781, thanks to increased volume and higher realization, with a favourable product mix contributing to this rise. The company is poised for a strong final quarter, bolstered by a price increase of ₹600-650 per tonne in January, which would boost realization further. Moreover, NMDC is confident of achieving a production volume of 46-47 million tonnes in FY24, marking a 13% year-on-year increase in Q4 to meet the lower end of its guided range.

Jagran has reported. The top court had declared that Masih, the designated council member, must appear before the top court on February 19. Earlier on 5 February, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud-led bench which included Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra observed that the returning officer Anil Masih must be prosecuted as he was clearly seen defacing the ballot papers on video.

Jharkhand government on Sunday greenlit plans for a caste-based survey in the state, similar to the one conducted in the state of Bihar. Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren gave a go-ahead for caste-based survey in the state, news agency PTI reported on Sunday. The officials have been asked to prepare a draft for the same and place it before the Cabinet for a nod. «If everything goes according to plan, Jharkhand caste survey will begin after the Lok Sabha polls,» an official said.

Japan has unveiled plans to issue six-month visas catering to digital nomads with an annual income of ¥10 million ($68,300) or more. The initiative is slated to commence by the end of March. According to a Japan Times report, digital nomads, individuals who work remotely while moving between locations for short or medium-term stays, from 49 countries and territories, will be eligible for the «specified activities» visa category. This extends to self-employed applicants as well. Countries and territories eligible for this program have existing tax treaties and agreements that eliminate the need for short-term visas with Japan, including the U.S., Australia, and Singapore.

Rashmika Mandanna escaped death after her Air Vistara flight reportedly made an emergency landing due to a technical glitch and extreme turbulence, according to a report published by Deccan Chronicle. On Saturday, Rashmika shared a picture of herself with actor Shraddha Das on her official Instagram handle. “Just FYI, this is how we escaped death today…," she wrote. The report stated that the plane was carrying Rashmika Mandanna, Shraddha, and other passengers who had a terrifying experience after a technical glitch hit the flight.

Punjab Police had succeeded in arresting radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh in April 2023. Nine of Amritpal's close aides, including Papalpreet Singh and Daljeet Singh Kalsi, are also in the same jail and charged under the stringent National Security Act.

2024 Lok Sabha elections, said sources as quoted by India Today. Speculation is rife that former Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath might ditch the Congress and switch to the BJP. He reached Delhi on Saturday, reportedly to meet the BJP leadership there.

₹2,000 crore as current capital work-in-progress, the expansion will increase its total room count to 5,000 in the next three to four years. Sanjay Sethi, the company's managing director and chief executive, told Mint that Chalet Hotels' strategy hinges on capitalizing on demand generated by office spaces in proximity to their hotel properties, ensuring a robust and continuous customer base. In an industry trend moving towards reduced asset ownership and a focus on hotel management, Sethi said that Chalet Hotels stands out by pursuing growth in both its balance sheet and Ebitda (earnings before income, tax, depreciation, and amortization).