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Melissa Hoskins, an Australian Olympic track cyclist and former world champion, died after she was hit by a vehicle while out for a ride over the weekend, and now her husband has reportedly been charged in her death.

Delhi Police has set up a committee of high-ranking officers to study the three new criminal law bills recently passed by Parliament. The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023, intend to replace the colonial-era IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act. These bills received President Droupadi Murmu's assent on December 25 during the winter session of Parliament.

Bonk! ($BONK), the third largest meme coin by market cap and a flagship token of the Solana (SOL) ecosystem, dropped close to 10% on Tuesday, as the broader crypto markets succumbed to sell pressure following a promising start.

funding winter and an increase in the number of companies looking to raise cash, says Deepak Padaki, president of Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy’s investment firm, Catamaran Ventures. The family office has backed around 27 private firms including Acko, Udaan, PaperBoat and Elon Musk’s SpaceX. In an interview with ET’s Beena Parmar, Padaki, who joined the company last August, also talks about its investment exits, deal sizes and corporate governance at startups. Edited excerpts: Private investments have slowed down. Where is growth coming from for Catamaran?

MUMBAI : Recent weeks have seen the Indian IT services industry raking up no-poach clauses when it came to senior employee exits. Legal claims have been made. What explains this sort of a reaction? Are these clauses even legally enforceable? Mint explores: Wipro and Infosys.

The on-going protests have caused heavy traffic jams on the highways, long queues at fuel stations in several states and a panic situation among the people. As per the chairman of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) President, Amritlal Madan, almost 60-70 per cent of all trucks are not on the roads right now due to the ongoing strike.

As 2024 unfolds, Wedbush anticipates a transformative «Year of AI» poised to elevate tech stocks.

Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Olusegun `Segun’ Ogunsanya, with effect from July 1, 2024, and named Sunil Taldar as his successor.

Crypto enthusiasts have created a meme coin inspired by Mickey Mouse, the beloved cartoon character, after the first-ever cartoon featuring the iconic mouse entered the public domain.

security forces personnel are in a critical stage and are receiving treatment in Imphal. Manipur CM visited the injured soldiers in the hospital and said that the state government is “committed to tackling those bent on destabilizing Manipur, ensuring justice for the victims with decisive actions against the responsible parties." While speaking on the recent attack on security forces, N Biren Singh said, "Search and combing operations are widely going on.

Investing.com — Stock futures held steady in overnight trading on Monday, setting the stage for the commencement of the new year. This comes after a surprisingly robust 2023, which saw the S&P 500 rally by 24%.

I read several articles discussing the stock market, as I want to maintain a pulse on the common views. And, sometimes I run across something that compels me to write an article. I would say that this is the driver for the current missive. Allow me to quote something that I read, which I really think needs to be addressed:

Delhi on Wednesday to finalise the merger of her party with the Congress, sources here said on Tuesday. Sharmila, who chaired her party meeting today, said she and other leaders will meet the top leadership of the Congress including AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi and make a «crucial» announcement in Delhi tomorrow.

BCCI) has invited bids, or the Request for Quotation (RFQ), for securing partnership rights for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) The detailed terms and conditions governing this tender process, including eligibility criteria, bid submission procedures, rights, obligations, etc., are outlined in the RFQ document, the BCCI said in a statement. Interested parties can access this document upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs 1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakh Only), along with any applicable Goods and Services Tax. The availability of the RFQ for purchase is open until January 19, 2024. This is a significant step to foster involvement and investment in women's cricket. Entities keen on participating in the bidding process are required to procure the RFQ. However, it is crucial to meet the eligibility criteria specified in the RFQ and comply with the terms and conditions therein to qualify for the bidding process. Mere acquisition of the RFQ does not grant the right to bid. Notably, the RFQ documents will be provided only after the confirmation of payment of the non-refundable RFQ fee.

Year Ender 2023: Top EVs that took center stage in India's 2023 auto market "The race to capture electric car markets globally is presently on. Chinese carmakers account for nearly half of global electric sales. The market is led by BYD at 18% followed by Tesla at 12%.

mutual funds, equities and insurance play a vital role in financial planning. When it comes to health insurance, youngsters generally have a misconception that it is only for older people. This misconception is nothing new, it has been passed on to people for ages.

Every month, Mint’s Plain Facts section brings out an update on key global economic data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts attempt to explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India. This time, we explain the impact of the attacks on vessels in the Red Sea on world trade and the policy pivot by the US Federal Reserve signalling rate cuts this year.

rule of 72, paving the way for investors to delve into aligning their investment strategies with retirement planning. Recognizing that not everyone aspires to work indefinitely, financial advisors offer concise and effective tips to achieve financial independence and early retirement (FIRE). Initiating retirement planning in advance via systematic investment plans (SIPs) in mutual funds is a potent approach to constructing a substantial fund by the time you approach retirement age.

Israel’s Supreme Court struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious judicial overhaul Monday, delivering a landmark decision that could reopen the fissures in Israeli society that preceded the country’s ongoing offensive against Hamas.

AQI of Delhi stood at 346 at 6.30 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The National Air Quality Index stated that the AQI in Delhi's Anand Vihar stood at 379, followed by 369 in Wazirpur, 380 in Jahangirpuri, 381 in Nehru Nagar, 332 in New Moti Bagh, 357 near PUSA, 365 in Okhla Phase-2, and 288 at IGI Airport (T3). An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'fair', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Investments in alternative real estate surged in the final quarter of 2023 to $418.7 million after a slow start in the first three quarters, boosting overall annual inflows to $650 million and signalling robust investor confidence. Alternatives had a 51% share of total inflows during Q4 2023, indicating strong demand in segments including data centres, student housing, life sciences, and schools. Overall, student housing accounted for about 60% of investment inflows within alternatives during the year, said Colliers. «As India's real estate sector closes yet another promising year, institutional investments saw an increase of 10% and stand at $5.4 billion — the highest since 2020.