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Factory orders rose 0.6% after an upwardly revised 1.8% rebound in January, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Wednesday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast factory orders would climb 0.5% after a previously reported 1.7% advance in January. Factory orders gained 1.5% on a year-on-year basis in February. Manufacturing, which accounts for 10.2% of the economy, could be crippled by President Donald Trump's barrage of tariffs since returning to the White House in January. Trump promised to announce global reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he has dubbed «Liberation Day.» He sees tariffs as a tool to raise revenue to offset his promised tax cuts and to revive a long-declining U.S. industrial base. Economists disagree and view the import duties as harmful. An Institute for Supply Management report on Tuesday showed its manufacturing PMI slipped back into contraction territory in March after two straight months of expansion, with businesses overwhelmingly expressing concerns about tariffs. Domestic manufacturers rely heavily on imported raw materials. The import taxes are expected to increase production costs, which are passed on to buyers of the finished products. Companies could also lay off workers to protect profit margins. Commercial aircraft orders slipped 5.0%. Orders for motor vehicles, parts and trailers increased 1.9%. Transportation equipment orders advanced 1.5%. Orders for computers and electronic products were unchanged, while those for electrical equipment, appliances and components rebounded 1.9%.

Tesla owner in Pennsylvania got the shock of his life when he reviewed footage from his car’s built-in cameras—what he saw left him furious. The video showed a man casually stepping out of a silver Lexus in the parking lot of a Planet Fitness gym in Doylestown Borough. He crouched beside the Tesla, took out an object, and began scratching a symbol into the car’s paint. The act lasted mere seconds, but its impact was far more lasting. The symbol? A swastika. The suspect, later identified as 55-year-old Chadd Ritenbaugh, seemed to believe he could get away with his mischief unnoticed. He quickly stashed his tool, stood up, and walked into the gym as if nothing had happened. But he forgot one crucial detail—Tesla vehicles don’t just sit silently. Their sophisticated surveillance system records everything. Hours later, when the Tesla owner arrived home and checked the footage, the disturbing truth was right there on the screen. Infuriated, he turned to social media, determined to track down the culprit. And it didn’t take long.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Viewing He was a Good Man, a multimedia work by artist Ranbir Kaleka, is like embarking on a journey through sound and time. The artist has created an immersive experience by projecting a single-channel video onto an earlier oil painting, titled Man Threading Needle, which showed a middle-aged man completely focused on the needle in his hand.Even though the image of the man remains fixed, you feel like the visual has transformed and evolved as the videoscapes projected on it change.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Films released in theatres that then make their way to streaming services are sometimes seeing cuts and modifications, much to the chagrin of the makers who considered these as democratic media allowing free expression.

viral video showing a dog nearly being run over at a train station has sparked debate on social media. The incident occurred when a man, rushing to board his train, attempted to pull his dog onto the moving train. The dog struggled to jump, possibly due to fear or the speed of the situation. As the train moved, the dog lost its footing and fell onto the tracks. Eyewitnesses held their breath, fearing the worst. However, reports later confirmed that the dog managed to crawl beneath the train and emerge on the other side, unharmed. The owner also escaped without injury.

Elon Musk who is now working in the US Justice Department previously bragged about hacking and distributing pirated software, according to archived copies of his former websites reviewed by Reuters. Christopher Stanley, a 33-year-old engineer who has worked at both Musk's social media company X and space-launch company SpaceX, is a senior advisor in the Deputy Attorney General's office, according to a former Justice Department official and a staff directory listing reviewed by Reuters. Stanley was assigned there while working for Musk's Department of Government Efficiency that President Donald Trump set up to slash the federal bureaucracy. Musk has said no «organization has been more transparent» than DOGE, but there's been little public information on the responsibilities and background of its staff.

Devang Shah, Head, Fixed Income, Axis MF, says RBI has infused close to Rs 8 lakh crore of liquidity including the announcement on OMOs and this liquidity injection is very positive and near-term liquidity problems may get sorted out. In fact, Shah’s assessment is that from here till September, we will see a positive banking liquidity and a positive durable liquidity to upwards of around Rs 2-3 lakh crore. Now they will probably have to start looking at some bit of absorption of liquidity because liquidity should be in a decent surplus. We are looking at surplus liquidity coming into the system for the first time by the Reserve Bank of India. Do you think markets should now stop complaining? There is surplus liquidity in the system. Devang Shah: You are absolutely right. Last year, after the entire forex intervention and significant currency leakage, durable liquidity as well as banking liquidity, both had turned negative. If you look across from June to September 2024, post the RBI dividend declaration, we were in significant surplus liquidity. From there, we went into a massive deficit liquidity. Again, thanks to all the proactive measures which RBI collectively put together including tools like CRR, VRR, OMOs, as well as this entire facility on FX, RBI must have infused close to Rs 8 lakh crore of liquidity including the announcement on OMOs.

GLP-1 drugs gain traction despite cost and safety concerns, Mumbai-based gut health startup The Good Bug has introduced ‘Metabolically Lean’, a GLP-1-based formulation designed to help manage weight naturally. The startup claims that, unlike injectable drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, which can have side effects, its solution is a non-invasive formula that naturally boosts the GLP-1 hormone level to suppress appetite and support metabolism. What is GLP-1?

what to watch on OTT. The presence of several OTT platforms has left viewers spoilt for choice. But with several new programs coming each week, there are chances you might miss the show or movie that can be your next favourite. Wondering which series or movie could be the perfect watch for you this week? Well, we have you covered. From Nayanthara and R Madhavan’s Test to Kieran Culkin’s Oscar winning performance in A Real Pain, here’s the best OTT has to offer this week.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President Trump’s pursuit of breakneck diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine is colliding with Moscow and Kyiv’s go-slow approach. Russia is putting sticks in the wheels of Trump’s cease-fire drive, playing for time as it presses its gains on the battlefield and pushes for maximum concessions in negotiations.

Prime Video has launched Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription in India, priced at ₹99 per month. Subscribers can enjoy a diverse range of content, including comedies such as Ted Lasso and Shrinking, dramas like Severance, The Morning Show, Slow Horses, and Disclaimer, as well as sci-fi titles such as Silo. Popular films, including Wolfs and The Gorge, are also available. This add-on subscription is now accessible via Prime Video in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and multiple regions across Europe and Latin America. “We're delighted to continue rolling out Apple TV+ on Prime Video with today’s launch in India, bringing Prime Video customers an even greater selection of TV shows and films, all within one app experience,” said Kelly Day, Vice President of International, Prime Video. Gaurav Bhasin, Head of Marketplace (Add-on Subscriptions and Movie Rentals), Prime Video India, added, “Over the years, we’ve established Prime Video India as a premier entertainment destination, offering a vast selection of premium programming, including Indian and international Originals, films, and series. Our service also features over 75,000 hours of additional content across genres from more than 25 Indian and international add-on subscription partners. We’re thrilled to welcome Apple TV+ to Prime Video’s extensive library. We’re confident Prime members in India will appreciate the easy access to Apple Originals with a simple add-on subscription, along with features such as streamlined content discovery, unified watchlists, and centralised billing.”

JPMorgan has downgraded HCL Technologies to «neutral» from «overweight», citing weak fourth-quarter performance, sluggish deal wins, and macroeconomic uncertainties. The brokerage has also slashed target prices for four major Indian IT stocks, reflecting a cautious stance on the sector’s near-term growth prospects. Meanwhile, the brokerage upgraded Tech Mahindra to «neutral» from «underweight», viewing it as a «self-help margin story,” though it left the company’s target price unchanged at Rs 1,500.

Karnataka police apprehended a six-member gang responsible for the daring robbery at the Nyamati branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) in Davangere, from which 17.7 kg of gold was stolen. The heist, which took place on October 28, 2024, had left authorities puzzled for months. However, a series of coordinated operations and cross-state investigations led to the breakthrough. The stolen gold was recovered from a well in Usalampatti town in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, a crucial find that brought the investigation one step closer to unmasking the perpetrators. According to the police, the suspects have been identified as Vijaykumar (30), his brother Ajaykumar (28), Abhisheka (23), Chandru (23), Manjunath (32), and Paramananda (30). The group comprised both locals from Nyamati and individuals with ties to Tamil Nadu. «Vijaykumar and Ajaykumar are brothers, while Paramananda is their brother-in-law. All three are originally from Tamil Nadu but have lived in Nyamati, where they ran a sweets business for many years,» the police revealed. The other three accused—Abhisheka, Chandru, and Manjunath—hail from Nyamati, a small town in Karnataka.

National Security Adviser Michael Waltz is facing scrutiny after reports revealed he used his personal Gmail account for discussions involving sensitive military operations. This comes on the heels of another blunder, where Waltz mistakenly added a journalist to a Signal chat discussing a military strike in Yemen. According to The Washington Post, emails reviewed by the publication show Waltz and a senior aide exchanged information about military positions and advanced weapons systems via Gmail. While other officials on the email threads used government-issued accounts, Waltz reportedly continued to rely on his personal email for work-related communication. White House National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson Brian Hughes defended Waltz, stating, “He didn’t and wouldn’t send classified information on an open account.” However, he acknowledged that legacy contacts occasionally sent work-related information to Waltz’s Gmail.

Waqf Amendment Bill will taken up for debate and passage in the Lower House of the Parliament today. With the parties in the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition INDIA bloc showing no signs of bipartisan consensus building, the outcomes may be decided on the majority numbers on the floor. The strength of the NDA in Lok Sabha is 293, comfortably ahead of the majority mark in the 542-member House. Even in Rajya Sabha, NDA has surpassed the majority mark with 126 members on its side in the House of 236 members, including two independents and six nominated members, who invariably vote in support of the govt. Read more: Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to be taken for passage in Lok Sabha on Wednesday; here's all you should know The bill will be tabled after the Question Hour today for consideration and passing, and following that, an 8-hour discussion will be held, which is also subject to an increase.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. • Chalet Hotels: Buy above ₹850 | Stop loss ₹825 | Target ₹915-940 After a phase of consolidation, the trends show the inability of the stock to move higher with prices facing headwinds again. The last Q3 numbers were not encouraging.

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Sensex and Nifty50, traded higher on Wednesday, led by gains in IT and banking stocks, as investors awaited U.S. President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs. At 9:37 am, the BSE Sensex was up 426 points, or 0.56%, at 76,451, while the Nifty50 gained 123 points, or 0.53%, to trade at 23,289.

The campaign appears to show no signs of stopping as the Trump administration again linked their airstrikes on the Iranian-backed Houthis to an effort to pressure Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program. While so far giving no specifics about the campaign and its targets, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt put the overall number of strikes on Tuesday at over 200. «Iran is incredibly weakened as a result of these attacks and we have seen they have taken out Houthi leaders,» Leavitt said. «They've taken out critical members who were launching strikes on naval ships and on commercial vessels and this operation will not stop until the freedom of navigation in this region is restored.» The Houthis have not acknowledged the loss of any of its leadership so far — and the US has not identified any official by name. However, messages released by the leak of a Signal conversation between Trump administration officials and their public comments suggest a leader in the rebels' missile forces had been targeted. Fatal strike reportedly targets Hodeida

Shiv Chanani of Baroda BNP Paribas MF shared a measured outlook for the equity markets in a conversation with ETNow. He emphasized that while aggregate valuations have become more reasonable, the market is expected to stay selective and bottom-up in nature.