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Google is working on new WhatsApp- and iMessage-like features for its messaging app in a bid to attract more users. The Google Messages app may now be planning to launch a new message-editing feature that is currently in development. However, Google hasn't yet confirmed whether this feature will make it into the final version of the app.

₹1,446 crore. Adar Poonawalla is the CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), which makes the Covishield vaccine. A CNBC report confirmed the deal wherein Adar Poonawalla will buy the most expensive house in London.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries share price, having gained 56% in the last six months, declined 1.91% in intraday trades on Tuesday. Sun Pharma remains in focus over its plan to acquire 100% ownership in its US subsidiary Taro Pharmaceutical Industries. Sun Pharma, after having announced its strategic plan in May 2023 to acquire 100% ownership of Taro now has increased its bid to purchase the outstanding shares of Taro Pharma.

Apple and renowned for its Gorilla Glass technology, will invest ₹1,000 crore to set up a new manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu, as per an Economic Times report citing sources. The company will collaborate with its Indian partner, Optiemus Infracom, for the new facility. While no specific timeline has been committed, sources said, adding that they estimate the construction phase to last approximately a year.

Mint poll of 23 economists, India’s retail inflation likely rose 5.8 per cent in November. A Reuters poll of 41 economists predicted India's November CPI rose 5.70 per cent in November. On the other hand, the estimates of global financial firm Barclays show India's CPI-based inflation might have risen above the RBI's tolerance limit of 6 per cent in November.

Puma SE will end its sponsorship of Israel’s football federation after 2024 as the German company focuses on fewer and higher-profile partnerships. The decision is unrelated to the war in Gaza that began in October and was made late last year as part of Puma’s new “fewer-bigger-better" strategy, the company said in an emailed statement. The brand has faced calls for boycotts in some markets over its support for Israel’s team.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the last 25 years, state Minister Uday Samant said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters here, Samant said the issue was raised during a discussion in the legislative assembly on Monday regarding the functioning of civic bodies.

Civil Aviation Ministry has discussions with airlines over the airfares and these were advised to self-regulate and keep passengers' interest in mind while fixing the fares. After deregulation of the aviation sector decades ago, the Indian government does not regulate airfares. The fares, Scindia explained, are also dependent on a number of factors such as the number of seats already sold on a particular flight, prevailing fuel price, capacity of the aircraft operating on the route, competition on the sector, season, value of INR against US dollar, holidays, festivals, long weekends, special events (sports, fairs, contests) etc. That's true of the airlines in India as well as elsewhere, but India's aviation sector has a peculiar problem — a strengthening duopoly — which does not augur well for fares, quality of services or punctuality. Many have linked recent incidents of delays and flight disruptions to the duopolistic nature of the market. A big chunk of India's aviation market is owned by just two airlines. Historically, due to various factors, the Indian aviation market has proved to be a graveyard of airlines. Very few have remained afloat beyond five years. The latest to nosedive was Go First which was grounded in May.

hiring sentiment for the next three months is one of the highest across the world, with 37 per cent of employers planning to increase their staff strength amid buoyant domestic demand conditions, says a survey. According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey of nearly 3,100 employers across sectors and regions, the Net Employment Outlook (NEO) in India is the highest amongst 41 countries. The outlook for January-March 2024, calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions to staffing levels from those who plan to hire, stood at 37 per cent, up 5 per cent from the corresponding period of 2023, and same when compared with the last quarter. «Domestic demand remains buoyant, and private investments continue to flow in making India a lucrative economy. With stability in the political arena, progressive India is not a dream but a reality,» Sandeep Gulati, Managing Director of ManpowerGroup India and Middle East, said. As per the survey, India and the Netherlands reported the strongest net employment outlooks at 37 per cent, followed by Costa Rica and the US at 35 per cent in second place, and Mexico at the third position with 34 per cent of the net employment outlook. The global average stood at 26 per cent.

In the opening week of December, crypto exchange Bitget witnessed a significant surge in new user registrations, surpassing the entire count for December of the previous year by 20%.

Crypto mining firms have seen double-digit drops after Bitcoin (BTC) experienced its most significant decline in nearly four months. 

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has set up a Financial Technology Bureau to oversee cryptocurrencies to protect investors and increase regulation, according to a Taiwanese news report by United Daily News (UDN).

passenger vehicle segment achieved its highest-ever sales in November 2023, reaching 3.34 lakh units. This figure reflects a 3.7 percent year-on-year growth compared to November 2022 when sales were at 3.22 lakh units. The data, released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), indicates a positive trend in the automotive industry.

Epic Games has won the antitrust case against Google, with the jury siding with the gaming company's claim that Google is acting as a "monopoly". Epic Games had claimed during the trial that Google's practice of taking a 30% commission on its Play Store leads to stifling of competition and a reduction in innovation.

Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) rose over 4% to Rs 185.6 in Tuesday's trade on BSE after a joint venture of the company emerged as the lowest bidder for a project worth Rs 543 from Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation. «RVNL-URC joint venture emerges as the lowest bidder for part design and construction of an elevated viaduct, five elevated metro rail stations (viz. Shaheed Bagh, Khajrana Chauraha, Bengali Chauraha, Patrakar Colony and Palasia Chauraha) and ramp for Indore Metro Rail Project,» the company said in an exchange filing. The project is to be completed in 1,092 days. At 11.03 am, the scrip was trading 1.5% higher at Rs 180.8 on BSE.

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI)-powered financial services are gaining traction among Indian consumers, with 91% being open to using a GenAI-powered financial application if one becomes available in the future, reveals a study by FIS. The study, titled ‘Trust in Generative AI’ notes that preference for new technology (60%) and the desire to save time (56%) are the primary motivators of consumers gravitating towards such applications.

Israel used US-supplied white phosphorus munitions in an attack carried out in southern Lebanon in October, US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Monday (local time). Speaking to reporters while en route to Philadelphia, John Kirby said the US will be asking questions to get more details about it. He stressed that the US provides material like white phosphorus to another military with the full expectation that it will be used for legitimate purposes and in keeping with the law of armed conflict. Asked about reports claiming that Israel used US-supplied white phosphorus munitions in October attack in Lebanon, Kirby said, «We've seen the reports.

Rajinikanth's Chennai residence to celebrate his 73rd birthday. Social media platforms were flooded with birthday greetings from Rajinikanth's devoted fans, who shared creative posters and videos to express their affection. Music composer Anirudh took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a post, expressing, «Happy birthday to the emperor Thalaiva @rajinikanth #HBDSuperstarRajinikanth.» Tamil Nadu CM Stalin also extended birthday wishes to the superstar on X, saying, «Happy Birthday to my beloved friend Rajinikanth.

LTIMindtree Ltd. traded 0.33 per cent higher in Tuesday's session at 12:33PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 5798.0 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 5820.8 and Rs 5750.0, respectively, during the session so far.

1st T20I in this series, that did not produce any results. In the last 5 T20 matches (that produced results) between these teams, India have won 3 and South Africa 2. Suryakumar Yadav (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Aiden Markram (VC), Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj and David Miller.

Rajasthan Chief Minister today at 4:30 pm. The recently elected BJP MLAs in Rajasthan will convene to officially select the next chief minister of the state on Tuesday, bringing an end to days of anticipation following the party's victory in the assembly elections. Meanwhile, BJP leader Rathore noted that it is a historic day for Rajasthan.