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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said his government is not concerned with Adani Group's dealings with other countries, but is instead focused only on what the conglomerate does in Sri Lanka. He said his «stable government» intends to «pave the way» for more Indian investments. «We don't have any concerns over how they (Adani) work with other countries. What is important for us is how they work with us,» Dissanayake told ET in an exclusive interview on Tuesday. «We are basically concerned about our investments, our development. We will be looking at how they have worked in our country. If they have worked in a manner that suits us, fits our initiatives, we don't mind working with Adani Group.» Also Read: No compromise on India's security, seeks stronger ties, says Sri Lanka's President

Sony Pictures has launched the official trailer for Karate Kid: Legends. The film features Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, reprising their famous roles. It will be released in theaters on May 30.

MSNBC anchor named Ayman Mohyeldin recently highlighted a ‘striking pattern’ among the cabinet picks of US President- elect Donald Trump for his upcoming second term while eminently noting that many of these nominees are those specific individuals who have experienced significant electoral defeats previously, reported Huffpost. According to Huffpost, among them are former US Presidential candidates Marco Rubio, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom Donald Trump has nominated for key positions such as Secretary of State and Director of National Intelligence. Ayman Mohyeldin has also pointed out that Donald Trump is not only selecting those who have lost US Presidential races but also individuals who have failed in important Republican contests which includes Mehmet Oz and Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Also Read: Why Donald Trump can run again in 2028 US Presidential elections; Steve Bannon has this to say

UAPs) across several US states which included New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have eventually sparked widespread speculation and conspiracy theories, reported Metro. According to Metro, these sightings have been attributed to various explanations which include drones, planes and even potential foreign surveillance. During such times, the FBI has stated that they do not pose a national security threat but the lack of clarity has fueled panic among the public. Also Read :Landman: Here’s Episode 7 release date, where to watch, upcoming episode schedule and cast

Financial advisors will soon — and for the first time — hold more of their clients' assets in exchange-traded funds than in mutual funds, according to a new report by Cerulli Associates.

The rate of inflation slowed to 1.9 per cent in November, once again slipping under the Bank of Canada target of two per cent.

Indian defence forces are aiming to expand their assets in space and bolster the strength of the agencies responsible for these tasks. A detailed presentation was recently made by the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) to senior Defence Ministry functionaries in the presence of service chiefs and key stakeholders from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Government officials told that the defence forces are focusing on enhancing the number of space-based assets and the necessary ground infrastructure to support them.

Singh, a Rajya Sabha member, had recently addressed a press conference in Delhi where he allegedly made allegations against Sulakshana Sawant, the wife of CM Pramod Sawant. Sulakshana Sawant filed a complaint in the civil court at Bicholim in north Goa. The ad-hoc civil judge heard the suit and issued a notice to Sanjay Singh, returnable on January 10, 2025.

This stance, which was less common among GOP figures at the time, suggested a willingness to recognize LGBTQ+ rights, signaling some level of support for same-sex relationships. However, his views have shifted since then, leaving many questioning what his 2024 administration might mean for the future of marriage equality. By 2015, Trump changed his position to endorse «traditional marriage» when speaking with CNN. This statement reflected a more conservative viewpoint that aligned with the party's stance at that time. However, after being elected in 2016, he appeared to soften his position, telling 60 Minutes that he was «fine» with same-sex marriage, despite the GOP's critique of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the issue.

Taylor Swift reportedly received $175K in birthday presents from Travis Kelce, and a source close to the couple clarified this. Although there were no reports of Taylor Swift celebrating her 35th birthday this past weekend with friends, the singer still appears to have had a fantastic birthday, as quoted in a report by Marie Claire. On Friday evening, Travis Kelce attended the Kansas City Chiefs' required holiday party, but he reportedly left early to join Swift for a private celebration of Swift's birthday. Even though the celebration was modest, Kelce's presents for Swift were anything but, if a report from The Sun that lists the opulent items the NFL player gave her to embrace the occasion is any indication. According to The Sun, Kelce spent nearly $175,000 on flowers and jewellery for Swift, including:

US Presidential elections 2024. However, as he has finally come to power, his plans of implementing mass deportations is instilling fear in the minds of economists, who are even claiming that there could be some massive trouble for the US economy if Trump decides to go ahead with this plan.

The data regarding drugs recalled after failing quality tests is not maintained centrally by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). During the year 2023-24 (April to March), 2,988 drug samples were declared not of standard quality while 282 drug samples were found to be spurious or adulterated, she said.

NITI Aayog has invited expression of interest for undertaking research on 'Cost of Doing Business in India' (CoDB), as India faces strong competition from countries like Vietnam, China, and Indonesia, which offer lower operational costs in key sectors. In a notice, Niti Aayog said the cost of doing business is a pivotal factor influencing the competitiveness of an economy, encompassing the expenses businesses incur to establish, operate and expand. «For a rapidly growing economy like India understanding these costs is essential to fostering a conducive business environment and attracting investment. »Despite India's significant reforms to improve its business climate, it faces strong competition from countries like Vietnam, China, and Indonesia, which offer lower operational costs in key sectors," it said.

alternative investment funds can play a crucial role in helping the economy meet the challenge of job creation. The career bureaucrat who served as the Sebi chairman for six years said there are other challenges confronting the economy as well, but singled out jobs as a critical function where AIFs can be of help. «Going by many of the macro data that we have, there are problems in our economy today, for example on employment generation,» Sinha said while addressing a CII event on AIFs here.

unexploded mortar bomb was discovered near Koirengei, in the close vicinity Luwangshangbam, close to the private residence of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, on Tuesday. A police official said the 51 mm unexploded mortar bomb was found. An investigation has been launched to ascertain the source of the live bomb and the motive behind its placement so close to the Chief Minister’s residence. One more person was arrested in connection with Saturday's killing of two migrant workers from Bihar. Total number of arrests made now stood at eight.

asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars were found by the James Webb Space Telescope. Some are going to Earth. The asteroids that kill dinosaurs are larger than these. However, they continue to pose a threat. Ten years ago, a tiny asteroid exploded over Russia. To track these asteroids, scientists have developed new techniques. This lessens the impact on Earth. With the use of historical data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have made a significant discovery. In the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, they discovered an incredibly high number of small asteroids. The enormous space rocks that led to the extinction of dinosaurs are much larger than these tiny asteroids, which range in size from a bus to multiple stadiums.

Wall Street bankers in the last decade, and the Wolf of Wall Street helped popularize the culture. However, with some legal complications around cocaine, bankers are now turning to rapid consumption of Adderall in order to survive their lengthy 90 hours a week work shifts.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has said it has developed an eco-friendly cement alternative using the Geopolymer technology. The innovation aims to not only cut carbon emissions compared to traditional Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), but also promises zero use of water. The new tech, IISc team claims, would offer 15-20% cost advantage . The startup, Novacret claims that for every square foot of pavers it produces, it saves approximately 2.04 kg of CO2 emissions as compared to OPC. When ET spoke to one of the four cofounders, Nanjunda Rao K S who is also chief research scientist at IISc said, “ Geopolymer technology involves using industrial byproducts like fly ash from thermal power plants and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) from the steel industry as binding materials.” He added that initially fly ash and GGBS were used only as partial replacements for Portland cement in concrete but now act as complete replacement. “The benefits are significant, geopolymer-based materials achieve full strength in just three days in tropical climates like India, compared to the 28 days required for Portland cement.” The material is suitable for precast construction, where components like paving blocks can be made in advance, studies by the startup have highlighted.

demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Besides, the US Federal Reserve, which starts its two-day monetary policy meeting on Tuesday, is expected to announce its interest rate decision, which could have an impact on the overall gold performance next year. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity ended at Rs 78,350 per 10 grams on Monday.