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Hezbollah was breached hours after Lebanese security sources said Israeli tanks attacked six areas of southern Lebanon, calling into question a truce reached after more than a year of fighting. A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah took effect on Wednesday under a deal brokered by the U.S. and France, intended to allow people in both countries to start returning to homes in border areas shattered by 14 months of fighting. The Israeli military said the ceasefire was violated after what it called suspects, some in vehicles, arrived at several areas in the southern zone.

By Mike Katchen

As the holiday season kicks off, the journey home could also mean that those who are more tech-savvy will be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family

Silver prices tumbled to a three-week low by losing Rs 4,900 to Rs 90,900 per kg, while gold slipped Rs 100 to Rs 78,700 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday on frantic selling by stockists and retailers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.5 per cent purity declined Rs 400 to Rs 78,300 per 10 grams on Thursday. Price of gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity closed higher at Rs 78,800 and Rs 78,700 per 10 grams, respectively, on Wednesday.

With deals starting as low as $1 per month, platforms like Hulu, Peacock, and more are offering steep discounts, ensuring access to a treasure trove of shows, movies, and live content at a fraction of the cost, as mentioned in a report by Decider. From Hulu’s unbeatable year-long deal to discounted bundles like Disney+ and Hulu, here’s a breakdown of the best Black Friday streaming deals of 2024.

Imagine a fixed-income investment advisor who tried out crypto assets and then got converted. That’s what happened with New Delhi-based Shiv Pande, who worked closely with pension and provident funds and became curious about the stupendous rise of crypto assets in 2021. He spent a year researching it and invested in it for the first time in July 2022.

Donald Trump newest efficiency advisor, billionaire Elon Musk, wants to take at least $2 trillion off the top of the annual federal budget. Musk's budget-cutting dream came a step closer to reality when Trump named him and fellow tech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy to lead an advisory council called the «Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)» with a mission to suggest ways to «slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.» The Tesla CEO and owner of social media platform X called for «at least $2 trillion» in budget cuts last month while speaking at a rally in New York. A cut of that scale would be massive in relation to the size of the federal budget, which was $6.75 trillion in the most recent fiscal year ended September. Though Musk has not yet specified whether he would cut $2 trillion annually or over time.

IDEAS 2024) to export defence products and equipment including advanced drones, fighter jets, commercial and logistic ships, electronic warfare equipment, and radars, Ministry of Defence Production Secretary Lt Gen (Retd) Chiragh Haider told PTI. Haider said the 12th edition of IDEAS held last week amidst tight security in Karachi was a big success and ended with a lot of potential export agreements.

Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand on Thursday in a grand ceremony attended by several prominent political leaders. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 49-year-old leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). This marks Soren's fourth stint as Chief Minister. He retained the Barhait seat in the recent assembly elections, defeating BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom by a margin of 39,791 votes.

U.S. allegations, denied by the company, are that Gautam Adani's colossal ports-to-energy conglomerate paid bribes to secure power sales and made misleading disclosures, roiling the stocks and debts of Adani companies.

India’s opposition has disrupted Parliament for a third day, protesting the government’s silence over allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani, who was recently indicted in the U.S. for alleged fraud and a scheme to pay bribes

Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. 2.02 per cent to Rs 986.30 in Thursday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 1015.65 and low of Rs 980.10 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 882.28, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 985.67. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: International Holding Company (IHC), the investment arm of Abu Dhabi's ruling family, has become the second major investor to reaffirm its faith in the Adani Group after its chairman Gautam Adani was indicted by US federal prosecutors for allegedly bribing Indian government officials. "At IHC, our investment strategy is guided by a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. LTIMindtree Ltd is bracing for the next leg of growth, but the Street is hardly excited. The company eyes $10 billion revenue by FY31-32, up from $4.2 billion now.

HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. 0.01 per cent to Rs 4245.90 in Thursday's trade as of 11:59AM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 4278.80 and low of Rs 4227.05 during the session. The return on equity (ROE) for the stock stood at 28.08 per cent. Traded volume on the counter stood at 11:59AM shares and turnover at Rs 1.27 crore around that time. The stock of HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 4862.00 and 52-week low prices of Rs 2850.05, respectively.

REC Ltd. 0.96 per cent to Rs 531.50 in Thursday's trade as of 11:41AM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 535.50 and low of Rs 524.45 during the session. The return on equity (ROE) for the stock stood at 20.56 per cent. Traded volume on the counter stood at 11:41AM shares and turnover at Rs 11.12 crore around that time. The stock of REC Ltd. quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 653.90 and 52-week low prices of Rs 331.85, respectively.

Pony AI rose about 15% in their market debut on Wednesday, giving the robotaxi company a valuation of $5.25 billion, in an indication of a positive investor approach to China-based firms. The company's depositary shares opened at $15 in their Nasdaq debut, compared with the IPO price of $13. The IPO comes after nearly two years of uncertainty following Didi Global's delisting amid regulatory backlash in China, with Beijing easing tensions by resolving a long-standing audit dispute with the US accounting watchdog in December 2022.

HDFC Securities on Thursday dismissed rumors circulating on social media suggesting that it is closing its franchisee business due to compliance issues. The brokerage firm clarified that its decision to pause new franchise partnerships, made earlier this year, was a strategic move to streamline operations and enhance service quality. In an official statement, HDFC Securities stated, “We are aware of inaccurate messages circulating on WhatsApp and social media suggesting we are closing our franchisee business due to compliance issues. We want to clarify that our decision to pause partnerships was a strategic move rather than being related to compliance concerns.”

General Upendra Dwivedi said that while moving towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat 2047,' the army has been able to transform the idea of Jammu and Kashmir from "terrorism to tourism." While addressing an event at Savitribai Phule Pune University on "Indian Army's Role In Securing India's Growth Story," General Dwivedi said, «We are seeking avenues to bring together capacities to support lines of effort of the nation towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat 2047'...In J&K we have been able to transform the theme of terrorism to tourism.» «When we talk about the prosperous nation 2047, two prefixes are very important — progressive and peaceful,» General Dwivedi added.

Around 148 companies participated in this year's placement drive, offering roles across sectors such as consulting, technology, finance and startups. Top earners received packages up to Rs 61.8 lakh, with the top 25% of students securing an average package of Rs 43.79 lakh. The 200-strong cohort secured 10 international placements from global companies such as Talabat, Gensol and Landmark Group.