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Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the surrendered 90,000 Pakistan Prisoners of War (POWs) of 1971 war were given respect while in captivity in India. «We could have treated Pakistani POWs in any way we wanted.

In the ever-evolving landscape of taxation, staying financially secure requires strategic planning. As we approach the new fiscal year beginning with April 2024, individuals and businesses are seeking ways to save money on income tax while ensuring a firm financial footing. Taxpayers are left with only 1 quarter before the beginning of a new financial year to appropriately plan their investments and expenditures and, thus, reduce their income tax liability.

Rahul Gandhi is set to embark on the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur to Maharashtra, between January 14 to March 30, on Friday, just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The yatra is touted as the second leg of his Bharat Jodo Yatra, which he undertook from late 2022 to January 2023.

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T R B Rajaa will attend the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week, a few days after the success of securing Rs 6.64 lakh crore of investment commitments at the recent Global Investors Meet in Chennai. This would be the third time that officials of the current DMK government will visit Davos.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has successfully surmounted a critical challenge that threatened to impede the exploration of asteroid Bennu's concealed mysteries. This seven-year mission, which aimed to retrieve a sample of Bennu's surface, encountered obstacles in accessing the bulk of rocky material collected in 2020.

The cryptocurrency landscape is ever-evolving, with new projects constantly emerging, each vying for its place in the sun. One such project that has been turning heads and gaining momentum is Retik Finance (RETIK). This relatively new entrant to the crypto space is often referred to as the Solana (SOL) rival, and for a good reason. With its unique features and ambitious goals, Retik Finance is poised to make a significant impact and potentially top the market cap of Solana.

People are always on the lookout for the next big investment opportunity, and one name that’s been getting attention is Retik Finance. It’s a decentralised finance (DeFi) platform that could be a rival to the well-known Solana (SOL). Right now, it’s priced at only $0.070, making it a bit of an underdog. Some think it could skyrocket by 50 times in 2024, following a similar path that brought Solana into the spotlight. Solana, a well-established player in the crypto space, has experienced remarkable growth and garnered significant attention from both small-time and institutional traders. However, Retik Finance parallels Solana, from its visionary perspective to its commitment to decentralisation and security, suggesting that it could replicate Solana’s price trajectory and potentially surpass it.

Personal loans and credit card loans are both high-interest debts. If there is any delay in paying off an equated monthly instalment (EMI), you will end up paying penalties and it will also have an impact on your credit score. So, Namrata, it is very positive that you're taking proactive steps to manage your credit card debt and personal loans.

OpenAI has quietly made changes to its usage policy, removing the ban on using its technology for "weapons development" and "military and warfare". The rewritten policy page stated that changes had been made to the document to make it "clearer" and "more readable". Since then, the word "clearer" has been replaced with "added service-specific guidance".

Reliance Industries, Jio Financial Services, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, LTIMindtree, IndusInd Bank, Polycab India, HUL, UltraTech Cement, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank will be releasing their December quarter report cards this week. Here’s a list: January 15 Jio Financial Services, Angel One, PCBL, Choice, International, Kesoram Industries, Fedbank Financial Services, Brightcom Group, Reliance Industrial Infrastructure, Nelco, Suraj Estate Developers, Digicontent, Golkunda Diamonds & Jewellery, Emerald Finance, Excel Realty N Infra, Virtual Global Education. January 16 HDFC Bank, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, L&T Technology Services, Federal Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, ICICI Securities, Himadri Speciality Chemical, Jindal Saw, Network18 Media & Investments, Newgen Software Technologies, TV18 Broadcast, C.E.

Apurva Prasad, VP-Institutional Equity Research, HDFC Securities, says “what is important is some line of path in terms of the operational performance. Most of the companies, including the larger ones, have real prospects of margin improvement. Many of them have held onto margins despite losing the revenue, companies that have lost 10%, 12%, a quarterly run rate basis, they managed to hold on for different set of reasons. But the fact is with some growth that is expected to normalize, prospects on margins continue to look fairly good.” You belong to the bull case but I want to understand that in the last two months, from the peak of pessimism, the IT pack in various proportions, depending on which stock we are talking about, has moved up. How much of the positivity in your view or improved outlook is in the price and do you see more discounting going forward? Apurva Prasad: I think a lot of it is in the price, especially the last few months with the multiples, the rate at which it has gone up, means PE multiples are up almost 20-25%.

Samsung has already confirmed that its S24 series will be launched in India and global markets at the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for January 17. However, the rumour mill has been buzzing ahead of the much-anticipated event, with the latest reports suggesting that the Samsung S24 series could get support for up to 7 years of software updates.

Deputy national security advisor (NSA) Vikram Misri will represent India at a peace meeting on Ukraine in Davos this weekend and is expected to suggest creation of a formula that is acceptable to all sides. India will emphasise on a holistic approach to creation of peace formula that should involve presence of all stakeholders in talks and the process for a durable peace, said people with knowledge of the matter. Misri will drive home India’s long-standing position on dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward to end the conflict, they said. This is the fourth edition of peace talks under the Copenhagen format led by NSAs.

Hamas have been waging war for 100 days since gunmen from the Palestinian militant group went on the rampage in southern Israel, triggering an Israeli military campaign in which nearly 24,000 Palestinians have been killed. The war between Israel and Hamas that has raged since October is the latest in a conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that has rumbled on for seven decades and destabilised the Middle East.

Netflix's acquisition of the sitcom "Lopez vs. Lopez" for its US audience in 2023 raised hopes for a second season. However, uncertainties now surround its future on the streaming platform. Netflix's Acquisition and Debut

Taiwan elections 2024: Lai Ching-te, candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP), won the Taiwan election held on Saturday, January 13. Both China and the United States reacted sharply to the latest polls as the DPP secured unprecedented third consecutive term in the nation. Taiwan's election took place at a time of growing geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington.

Indian Army is launching Operation Sarvashakti, where the security forces will be targeting the terrorists operating on both sides of the Pir Panjal mountain ranges in the Union Territory. In recent times, Pakistani proxy terrorist groups have tried to revive terrorism in the South of Pir Panjal ranges especially in the Rajouri Poonch sector, where around 20 troops have been killed in attacks by terrorists, with the latest being on December 21, when four soldiers were killed in the Dera ki Gali area there.

Jaishankar will meet Foreign Minister of Iran, HE Dr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and hold discussions on bilateral, regional and global issues. "Political cooperation, connectivity initiatives and strong people-to-people ties will constitute important aspects of the agenda," the statement by the ministry added. Jaishankar and Amir-Abdollahian are also likely to discuss boosting regional connectivity through the Chabahar Port.

Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). Besides, the minister said the workforce at BCAS, the country's aviation security body, will be increased by 400-450 people.

The Traitors. This intense psychological adventure offers a cash reward of $25,000 to the ultimate victor. As the season unfolds, it brings together 21 TV stars in a cutthroat battle where trust is a rare commodity, and betrayal lurks in the shadows.

football team faced a challenging start in the AFC Asian Cup campaign, succumbing to a 0-2 defeat against Australia in the opening match of Group B at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan on Saturday. Australia demonstrated dominance throughout the game, securing a comfortable victory with goals from Craig Irwine (50') and substitute Jordan Bos (73'). India's head coach Igor Stimac implemented three changes to his side following their 0-3 defeat to Qatar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier in November. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Manvir Singh, and Deepak Tangri were handed starts, with Mohun Bagan Super Giant midfielder Tangri making his debut. Australia initiated the first chance of the game, with full-back Aziz Behich unleashing a powerful shot from outside the box that narrowly missed the target. Graham Arnold's side created another promising opportunity when Martin Boyle attempted a diving header from a cross, but it was easily collected by Sandhu. In the 16th minute, India registered their first attempt as Sunil Chhetri came close to giving India the lead.