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Shares in Japan and South Korea gained, while futures showed the Hang Seng Index is poised to jump more than 3% at the open. Iron ore advanced thanks to Beijing’s announcement as the country dominates demand for most metals. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index, which tracks the biggest Chinese stocks in the US, surged 8.5% in its strongest gain since September.

Federal investigators say a lack of proper planning probably caused a deadly crash of World War II-era military planes at a 2022 air show in Texas

Syrian rebels have taken control of the Saydnaya military prison near Damascus, freeing inmates held under brutal conditions. This event marks a significant turn in Syria’s prolonged conflict as the Assad regime collapses.

Indian pharmaceutical market (IPM) recorded a growth of 9.9% in value and 3.1% by volume in November, according to data released by market research firm Pharmarack. After a weak performance in terms of volume growth for four months, November turned out to be a positive month for the sector, indicating a pickup in demand across key therapy areas in the acute and chronic segments, showed Pharmarack data. «Cardiac, gastro, anti-diabetes and derma have shown robust growth above the IPM growth of 9.9%,» said Sheetal Sapale, vice-president-commercial at the research firm. «Except for a few, all the top therapies have shown positive volume growth… Unit growth for a few therapies also is encouraging,» she added.

First was the presence of legendary designer — famous for his stiletto footwear with its signature red-lacquered soles — Christian Louboutin at the annual Hornbill Festival in Nagaland. Louboutin, on his second visit to the state, had already earlier shared his discovery of 'exceptional savoir-faire and great artisans in Nagaland'. As a guest this time, he investigated Naga fabrics and patterns, and Nagaland's potential for providing high-end couture creations for a global clientele. On a similar note of highlighting an underrated aspect of northeastern enterprise, at last week's Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in New Delhi, which showcases the region's textile, artisanal and geographical indication products, Union communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and MoS for education Sukanta Majumdar — also Scindia's colleague in the northeastern region development ministry — walked the ramp in off-white regional 'designer' jackets with scarf and cravat.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought in approximately $2.2 billion in its nearly two-year run, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time for a second year in a row

Bella Hadid in the latest episode of Yellowstone which aired on December 8, Sunday. The episode, just before the season five finale, marked the 28-year-old model's second scripted acting role. Bella Hadid played a character named 'Sadie', the girlfriend of Travis Wheatley, portrayed by the show's creator Taylor Sheridan. ALSO READ: Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2: Final episodes to be out on this date. Here's where you can watch them.

Just a week ago it was a coin toss whether the Bank of Canada would cut 25 basis points or 50 off its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday.

«Polarization means division, but it's a very specific kind of division,» said Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster's editor at large, in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press ahead of Monday's announcement. «Polarization means that we are tending toward the extremes rather than toward the center.» The election was so divisive, many American voters went to the polls with a feeling that the opposing candidate was an existential threat to the nation. According to VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters, about 8 in 10 Kamala Harris voters were very or somewhat concerned that Donald Trump's views — but not Harris' — were too extreme, while about 7 in 10 Trump voters felt the same way about Harris — but not Trump.

Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly reacted to provocative statements by a section of Bangladeshi politicians that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days, calling them «absurd» and dismissing it by saying, «you will occupy Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, and we will have lollipops?» While addressing the West Bengal Assembly, Banerjee, without naming anyone, condemned the circulation of certain fake videos on this side of the border and blamed a certain political party for attempting to stoke tensions in the state. The chief minister condemned the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, calling it unacceptable, and stressed the need for unity among India's religious communities. Banerjee strongly rejected provocative statements from across the border, including a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader who said that Bangladesh has claims over Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, and a viral video featuring Bangladesh Army veterans suggesting the country could occupy West Bengal within days, remarking, «You will occupy Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, and we will have lollipops? Don't even think that.»

benchmark indices ended in red for the second session in a row dragged by FMCG and auto stocks. While the S&P BSE Sensex settled at 81,508.46, down by 200.66 or 0.25%, the broader Nifty50 closed at 24,619, lower by 58.80 or 0.24%. Commenting on the day's action, Dr. Praveen Dwarakanath, Vice President of Hedged.in, said that momentum indicators continue to show bullishness in the Nifty index despite remaining closer to the overbought levels. «Nifty is consolidating near its resistance level of 24,850. The last two days have shown an insider candle for the index, indicating it has lost momentum. The index trades above the 50-day moving average, indicating that bullishness could continue. Options writer's data for the monthly expiry showed increased writing of the calls and puts at the 24,700 level, indicating a range-bound move in the index,» Dwarakanath said.

George Soros Foundation-funded organisation's activities. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, party national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that a «systematic anti-India experiment» was underway and the dots were now connecting. «The Congress' hand is with foreign forces. It's clearly visible now. The Congress wants to make the country's condition worse,» he said, a day after the BJP alleged that Sonia Gandhi had links to the Forum of the Democratic Leaders-Asia Pacific (FDL-AP) Foundation, an organisation financed by George Soros Foundation, which has backed the idea of Kashmir as an independent nation. This association shows the influence of foreign entities in India's internal affairs, the ruling party said in a series of posts on X.

Yoon Suk-yeol survived an impeachment motion over the weekend for his move, which plunged the country into its worst political crisis in about four decades. The show's return comes just days after South Korean President triggered a national crisis by briefly declaring martial law, until he was forced into a dramatic reversal by determined lawmakers. Yoon remains in office having survived an impeachment bid, with his party accused of staging a «second coup» to cling on to power. ALSO READ: Song Jae Rim death: South Korean actor's last Instagram post sparks concern among fan

freshers believe that as they do not have work experience, they only need a resume to crack an interview and cover letters are just for experienced individuals. This is not true. Irrespective of your experience, a well-crafted cover letter can convey why you are the most suitable candidate for the job. This can greatly influence the employer’s decision in your favour. Hence, it’s important to explain the significance of cover letters to debunk this myth in freshers’ minds. Sarbojit Mallick, Co-founder, Instahyre, says some entry-level applicants may mistakenly believe that cover letters are unnecessary as writing a personalised cover letter for each application can be time-consuming. Some are of the opinion that a cover letter repeats information found in the resume. Sometimes, the job description instructs candidates to not submit a cover letter, or the application platform might not have an option to upload a cover letter. All these reasons can make a fresher ignore a cover letter.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As US president, Joe Biden charted a new economic path for the Democrats by siding unabashedly with the working class and introducing a wide range of industrial policies to reinvigorate US manufacturing, reshore supply chains and promote the green transition. Most of these new policies made economic sense, and like many other progressives, I thought they made political sense as well.

Taylor Swift fans are pouring into BC Place stadium in Vancouver for the final show of the pop superstar’s blockbuster Eras Tour.Swift’s motorcade of black SUVs and police outriders has made its way to the arena, with social media video showing fans screaming in delight as it passed by.The tour’s 149th show is the culmination of glittery global cultural phenomenon that has included five continents, grossing an estimated US$2 billion in revenue over more than 20 months.Along the way, Swift became the first entertainer named Time’s person of the year.Among the tens of thousands of fans waiting for Swift to take the stage around 8 p.m. are Jean Batac and Meme Bautista, who say being a Swiftie means belonging to a community.

ACC Ltd. traded 0.41 per cent at Rs 2268.20 at 12:18PM (IST) on Monday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex 11.06 points to 81698.06. The scrip had closed at Rs 2258.85 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 2843.00 and 52-week low of Rs 1867.15, respectively. As per BSE data, total traded volume on the counter till 12:18PM (IST) stood at 4056 shares with a turnover of Rs 0.92 crore.

Tube Investments of India Ltd. traded 0.4 per cent at Rs 3697.55 at 11:48AM (IST) on Monday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex 54.87 points to 81763.99. The stock had settled at Rs 3682.55 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high and 52-week low of Rs 4807.05 and Rs 3333.90, respectively.

DLF Ltd. 1.41 per cent to Rs 868.75 at 10:51AM (IST) in Monday's trade. The counter has hit a high of Rs 873.45 and low of Rs 855.60 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 856.60 in the previous session. The counter has had a total traded volume of 85294 shares so far with a value of Rs 7.36 crore on the NSE. It traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 59.64 and a price-to-book ratio of 5.64.