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Adani Power Ltd. rose 1.06 per cent to Rs 757.15 in Friday's trade as of 10:55AM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 23036.45, up 215.05 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 749.2 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week low of Rs 230.95 and a high of Rs 896.75. The company quoted a market-cap of Rs 288074.77 crore on the BSE.

Natco Pharma Ltd.(up 3.72 per cent), Lupin Ltd.(up 1.87 per cent), Granules India Ltd.(up 1.3 per cent), Alkem Laboratories Ltd.(up 1.25 per cent) and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.(up 1.05 per cent) were among the top gainers.

Gold rate today: After disappointing US job data and the buzz about the US Fed rate cut, the gold price today witnessed bulls' support during early morning deals. The gold futures contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) for August 2024 expiry opened upside at ₹73,237 per 10 gm and touched an intraday high of ₹73,378 per 10 gm.

Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on July 24, AP reported, citing sources.AP further reported that Congressional leaders extended a formal invitation to Netanyahu last week, showcasing continued support for the ally amidst ongoing political divisions regarding Israel's military actions against Hamas in Gaza.Though the speech date was uncertain, it has now been confirmed for July 24, the source told AP.Also Read: Israel, Hezbollah on brink of ‘full-scale war’; pressure on PM Netanyahu to secure borderHouse Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, along with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, signed the letter extending the invitation to Netanyahu. They said the offer was intended to “highlight America's solidarity with Israel."The political climate surrounding Netanyahu's upcoming address to Congress is anticipated to be contentious, with potential protests both inside and outside the Capitol.

₹24,960 crores cumulatively during the last three days. Therefore the largecaps in sectors like financials and IT where FIIs have huge assets under management may underperform. This trend will change when FIIs turn buyers, which is inevitable.

Pune police have filed charges against the father and grandfather of the juvenile involved in the May 19 Porsche car crash, and three others in a separate case related to the abetment of suicide of a businessman's son in the cityPTI reported, citing authorities, that D S Kature, a construction business owner in Pune's Vadgaon Sheri vicinity, lodged the complaint against Vinay Kale. Kature's son, Shashikant Kature, borrowed money from Kale for construction.Also Read: Pune Porsche crash: I was drunk so…, What teen revealed during police interrogations“After he could not pay the loan on time, Kale allegedly started adding compounding interest to the principal amount and harassing Shashikant Kature.

ITC: Shareholders of ITC have approved the demerger of the company’s hotel business, paving the way for the listing of ITC Hotels. The decision was made during a virtual meeting, with 99.6% of shareholders voting in favor.

defamation case filed by the Karnataka BJP for issuing alleged defamatory advertisements in mainstream newspapers before the assembly elections last year.The ad had accused the then-BJP government in the state of engaging in large-scale corruption during its 2019-2023 rule. On Thursday, the state Congress said, “Congress national leader Rahul Gandhi will attend the (hearing at) City Civil Court at 10.30 am tomorrow (Friday)."“Later, he will hold a discussion with the Congress' newly-elected MPs and defeated candidates from the state at Bharat Jodo Bhavan on Queens Road at 11.30 am.

This election placed the Constitution of India in the national spotlight, but what its results have brightened overnight is the prospect of Amaravati emerging as an entirely new city to serve as the capital of Andhra Pradesh (AP). A prime mover of this project, N. Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), has risen to political prominence.

Crypto mining regulation has taken center stage at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Government officials are also talking up the cross-border credentials of Russia’s CBDC.

NEW DELHI : Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Cube Highways are in the final fray for the road assets of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’s Athaang Infrastructure, two people aware of the matter said. The two entities are expected to submit their binding bids shortly. JP Morgan is running the transaction, which is expected to have an equity value of around ₹4,000 crore.

Netflix started rolling out the first major revamp of its television app in a decade on Thursday, testing changes designed to help viewers more quickly decide what they want to watch. The OTT streaming giant wants to increase the time that viewers spend on the app to help retain customers and draw subscribers to its new, lower cost plans with advertising, as per a Reuters report.

in-dispute attempt to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of the transaction were not being made public. The news was first reported by The Athletic.

As the country faces a demographic cliff and questions hang over the sustainability of the Social Security system, a new Gallup poll offers a glimpse of how healthcare costs continue to pose significant financial challenges for American adults.

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United States Bipartisan Commission on Biodefence have issued a stern warning to NASA to focus on stopping 'space viruses' that may pose a danger to humanity and put us again into a Covid-pandemic scenario. According to the latest report released by the Commission, NASA has been asked to switch its focus from 'aliens' to real threats like these space viruses.

variants, collectively known as 'FLiRT' is spreading across the US, and has created a significant fear of a new summer wave. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FLiRT strains KP.2, KP.1.1, and KP.3 are the reason for nearly half of the Covid positive cases in the US. Since the early spring, these new strains have begun acting up, after which their cluster was collectively coined FLiRT.

yacht gliding across the ocean also being able to fly for a distance? This may have come true in some sci-fi fiction and movies. Now, this has become a reality, thanks to a London-based firm that is trying to make into a reality. It has been named a ‘flying pyramid’ due to its shape. The Tetra’s concept design would use hydrofoil to give it the impression that it is flying above the water. This is expected to scale up the sale for luxury living as yachts are popular in high-income groups across the UK. It is also expected to revolutionize the tourism industry, once it comes into commercial production and the business details are worked out. This has been reported by the Metro newspaper.

invasive species called the Joro spider.

With Lyme disease cases climbing steadily in Canada, the lack of an available vaccine has become a pressing concern among infectious disease specialists.

A new survey from Hamilton Lane highlights a strong and growing interest in private markets among global financial advisors, with 70 percent planning to increase their clients’ allocation to this asset class in 2024.