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Shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) surged more than 15% Monday after analysts at Stifel upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold, raising the price target to $13 from $15 per share.

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is attacking both Joe Biden and Donald Trump on the age and questioning their mental capacity to govern. In one of her recent rallies, Nikki Haley called Donald Trump (77) as mentally deficient and Joe Biden (81) as too old to be President.

Saurabh Tiwary has decided to retire from professional cricket after Jharkhand's final league match of the Ranji Trophy against Rajasthan in Jamshedpur from February 16. In a career spanning 17 years, Tiwary represented Jharkhand and played three ODIs for India and turned up for four IPL franchises. «It's a little tough to bid farewell to this journey that I had started before my schooling,» the 34-year-old was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. «But I'm also sure that this is the right time for this. I feel that if you're not in the national team and IPL, it's better to vacate a spot in the state side for a youngster. Youngsters are getting a lot of chances in our Test team so I'm making this decision.»

KL Rahul hasn't yet reported in Rajkot. Ravindra Jadeja, the local boy has linked up with the team. It was always a case of subject to fitness and BCCI medical team is still not confident that he is match fit," a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity.

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KL Rahul was on Monday ruled out of the third Test against England after failing to fully recover from his quadriceps strain that forced him to miss the second match in Visakhapatnam. It is understood that Devdutt Padikkal, the talented Karnataka left-hander who is enjoying a great first class season, will replace Rahul in the squad. «KL Rahul hasn't yet reported in Rajkot. Ravindra Jadeja, the local boy has linked up with the team. It was always a case of subject to fitness and BCCI medical team is still not confident that he is match fit,» a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity. The selectors had earlier named both Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja in the squad subject to clearance from the BCCI's medical team.

cholesterol levels, one-third of Americans say they haven't had their numbers checked in the past five years. Getting your cholesterol tested — and under control — is critical to preventing heart disease and other serious health problems. But figuring out when to test and what to make of the numbers can feel daunting. How harmful is «bad cholesterol» for your health? Should you worry if your total cholesterol is just on the cusp of being too high? And how much can you lower your levels by changing your diet or exercise habits?

fund to finance the development of sophisticated technology in developing nations. The fund was launched with capital of $200 million, financed by the Abu Dhabi government, and will be overseen by the Gulf state's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), the council said.

e-SUV made its initial appearance at the Bharat Global Mobility Expo, generating anticipation among Indian consumers. Observers had also spotted the Enyaq being tested on Indian roads in December, adding to the excitement surrounding its impending launch. Leveraging Skoda's MEB platform, shared with its counterpart, the Volkswagen ID.4, the Enyaq promises a blend of cutting-edge technology and environmentally friendly transportation.

Follow Bihar Floor Test Live Update here "They (BJP) do this for the politics of vote bank," RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said as he referred to the Bharat Ratna confered to former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur this year. His statement came as a discussion was held in the state assembly just ahead of the floor test of Nitish Kumar's new government in the state. ALSO READ: PM Modi pens heartfelt tribute to Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur "I am happy that Karpoori Thakur got (Bharat Ratna)...They (BJP) have made Bharat Ratna a deal.

IND vs ENG Test series: India squad announced for final 3 Tests against England; check who's in Speaking about the issue via his YouTube channel, Ashwin said, "The Indian players have gone back home and will be reuniting for the next Test match in Rajkot. Rajkot is the home of Cheteshwar Pujara. A certified Indian legend who recently concluded his 100 Test matches.

Quebec City region, where public health officials reported Saturday they have detected the dangerous compound in pale green tablets that mimic the appearance of other prescription opioids.The Quebec City regional public health authority warned the compound, protonitazepyne, presents a high risk of overdose, which may require several doses of the life-saving medication naloxone.Health Canada first detected the substance in 2023 and would go on to positively identify it in a total of 25 drug samples by the end of the year. Public health officials working in the Quebec City-area now say it has been increasingly found in the Montreal area since the beginning of 2024.No overdoses in the Quebec City region have been linked to the protonitazepyne tablets, but officials say it presents a very real threat.“However, it’s clear that given the potency and the fact that it’s in a tablet of something else, the risk of overdose is very high for people who would consume this tablet,” Dr.

Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies moved in a tight range on Monday as market holiday across most of the region kept trading volumes limited, while the dollar fell slightly before key inflation data due this week. 

Mithun Chakraborty suffers brain stroke, hospital says ‘he is fully conscious’ Chakraborty, 73, was admitted to a private hospital here on Saturday after he complained of severe chest pain. The popular actor has already undergone an MRI, along with other medical tests at the hospital. The veteran actor developed monir speech difficulty and his right hand movement was affected.

BSP leader and Lok Sabha MP Danish Ali on Sunday claimed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may switch sides again if it was politically convenient. Nitish took the oath of office for a record ninth time after his stunning 'Ghar Wapsi' to the BJP-led NDA. «The people of Bihar are embarrassed over the state of affairs. They are very saddened by the way Nitish Kumar made fun of them and their mandate. The pressure on his MLAs is clearly visible. It wouldn't surprise me if Nitish Kumar makes another of his political switchovers in the foreseeable future and return to the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance),» the BSP MP told on Sunday.

North Korea has successfully developed a new ballistic control system for a multiple rocket launcher along with controllable shells, state media KCNA reported on Monday. The Academy of Defence Science, which oversees the country's missile development, conducted a «ballistic control» test firing of 240-mm calibre controllable multiple rocket launcher shells on Sunday, KCNA said. KCNA said the strategic value of the 240 mm-caliber multiple rocket launcher will be «reevaluated» its role in battlefields will also increase due to what it called «rapid technical improvement.»

investors continue to pile on to this runaway train. But the market watchdog Sebi is sniffing some potential for trouble brewing within this heated space. As per reports, it has called for extensive stress tests of all mid-cap and small-cap equity funds. Essentially, the regulator wants to ascertain whether mid-cap and smallcap funds will be able to withstand sudden outflows in case of steep correction in stock prices, without incurring heavy impact cost.

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Nitish Kumar's JD(U) on Sunday exuded confidence that its national president, who was sworn in as Bihar CM for a record ninth time after forming a new government with the BJP, will win Monday's trust vote. State parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, who convened a meeting of the JD(U) legislative party, downplayed the absence of «two or three MLAs,» attributing it to «unavoidable circumstances about which they had given prior information.» He emphasised that the absentees would be present in the assembly during the floor test. «We in the NDA have a total strength of 128 MLAs. In the 243-strong assembly, we are comfortably placed. All our MLAs will be present inside the House where a no-confidence motion against the Speaker will precede the trust vote», said Chaudhary.

The trust vote of the new Bihar government is all set to take place tomorrow. After coming out from the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ government, Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar yet again formed the government, along with the BJP and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) (HAM)(S).

₹2 lakh for every certification to encourage drone manufacturing in India. NTH Ghaziabad has received interest from 12 drone manufacturers for type certification of their models, the first person said, wishing not to be identified. Following the NTH certification, the directorate general of civil aviation will issue licences to drone makers, allowing them to manufacture an unlimited number of drones.