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Taiwan elections 2024: Lai Ching-te, candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP), won the Taiwan election held on Saturday, January 13. Both China and the United States reacted sharply to the latest polls as the DPP secured unprecedented third consecutive term in the nation. Taiwan's election took place at a time of growing geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington.

BSE Sensex hit its fresh all-time high of 72,720.96 in the previous session and achieved weekly gain of 0.8 per cent, driven by a sharp rally of information technology (IT) stocks over robust quarterly results. A strengthening rupee and hectic buying on tech, realty and oil counters amid a mixed trend in global markets further bolstered sentiment, according to traders. On the stock-specific front, Wardwizard Innovations, Network18 Media, Suven Life Sciences, Easy Trip Planners, DB Realty, MRPL, Trident, Olectra Greentech, Dish TV, Suzlon Energy, Thomas Cook India, Man Industries, Karnataka Bank, PNB Gilts, and others are among the smallcaps that logged a double-digit rise in their share prices last week.

boycott Maldives trend as Indians expressed displeasure on the remarks made against PM Modi. Maldives took action against the 3 ministers and suspended them from their positions, but many Indians canceled their plans to visit Maldives with influential celebrities requesting people of the country to visit our islands like Lakshadweep instead. In his address, the Maldives President asserted that the ocean does not belong to any specific country and Maldives has one of the biggest shares of the ocean.

China said "reunification" with Taiwan remained "inevitable" after president-elect Lai Ching-te won Saturday's pivotal election on the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its own. Lai, branded by China as a threat to peace, won an unprecedented third consecutive term for Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) after he pitched himself as the defender of the island's democratic way of life.

Barclays economists now expect the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation of 1.9%, on a seasonally adjusted annual rate, in the second half of 2023. Looking ahead, they foresee it reaching 2.4% year-on-year by the end of 2024.

Manipur have been suspended following the cancellation of CBSE affiliation for 25 schools in the state. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) has raised concerns, accusing the Meitei government of victimizing Kuki-Zo tribals by taking punitive action against officials from the minority community who were working to assist students affected by ethnic violence. The ITLF highlights the challenging situation for tribal schools and students, as the state education board and technical institutes in Imphal, controlled by the majority Meitei community, leave them at their mercy.

DMart Q3 Results: Ace investor Radhakishan Damani-backed Avenue Supermarts which operates the retail chain DMart, announced its October-December quarter results for fiscal 2023-24 (Q3FY24), reporting a rise of 17 per cent in its consolidated net profit at ₹690.61 crore, compared to ₹589.68 crore in the year-ago period. The hypermarket chain operator reported a 17.31 per cent rise in consolidated revenue from operations at ₹13,572.47 crore, compared to ₹11,569.05 crore in the corresponding period last year. The company's basic earnings per share (EPS) for the December quarter stood at Rs.

Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will soon be releasing the date sheet for the students appearing for the board exams of class 10 and 12 soon. Based on the past trends, the timetables were released in mid-January and the exams were conducted in April-May. How to check Rajasthan Board exam 2024 exam schedule once it is out?

The Indian wellness industry is sized at USD 42.1 billion in 2023 and is slated to cross USD 70 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 28-30%. Increasingly the traditional boundaries between wellness, hospitality, vacations, and serviced living are blurring, as Indians are now prioritizing health and wellbeing, just like their global counterparts.

The recent pullback in mortgage rates is spurring more homeowners to put their homes up for sale

Buy or sell stocks: Despite weak sentiments at the Asian bourses, the Indian stock market extended its winning streak for the fourth straight session on Friday. Nifty 50 index finished at the 21,894 level after climbing to a new peak of 21,928. BSE Sensex ended at 72,568 mark after hitting a new peak of 72,568.

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The Indonesian government has recently ordered the closure of ten Bitcoin mining companies located all around the nation as part of a big crackdown on criminal activities including cryptocurrency mining. After conducting a comprehensive investigation into these activities, which found that they were operating without the requisite licenses and permissions, this action was taken. One thousand three hundred and fourteen Bitcoin mining rigs were taken into custody as a result of the searches that took place in Medan, which is located in North Sumatra. It has been stated that these illicit mining operations entailed the theft of energy. The suspects are said to have reached into utility poles operated by the state-owned electricity firm PLN in order to steal electricity.

China's Weibo social media platform blocked a hashtag on Taiwan's election Saturday after it became one of the site's top-trending topics following polls opening on the self-ruled island. «In accordance with relevant laws, regulations and policies, the content of this topic is not displayed,» a notice on the website showed when the hashtag "Taiwan election" was searched for at around 9:45 am local time (0145 GMT).

Gold rate today: Despite swift recovery from the one-month low, gold price ended 0.30 per cent lower in the week gone by. The gold futures contract for February 2024 expiry on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) finished at ₹62,390 per 10 gm level on Friday, logging a marginal intraday gain of ₹28 per 10 gm. In the international market, spot gold price closed at $2,048 per ounce level.

Taiwan presidential election after it became one of the site's top-trending topics following polls opening on the self-ruled island, AFP reported. When the hashtag ‘Taiwan election’ was searched for at around 9.45 am local time, a notice on the website showed, "In accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies, the content of this topic is not displayed," a notice on the website showed when the hashtag." Millions of Taiwanese are voting in a presidential election following threats from China that choosing the wrong leader could set the stage for war on the self-ruled island.

From cozy winter wear to vibrant Indian and ethnic attire, and a wide array of accessories and watches, the Amazon Sale caters to diverse fashion needs. Whether you are updating your wardrobe or shopping for the whole family, this sale is your gateway to unbeatable style. Without wasting any time delve into a shopping experience where popular brands meet incredible discounts, ensuring that everyone can embrace the latest trends without breaking the bank. Don't miss the chance to redefine your fashion statement with the best deals available now!

HCLTech, India's third-largest software exporter, bucked the prevailing trend of tepid growth in the $245-billion IT services industry to post better-than-expected numbers in the third quarter of the current financial year. Its net profit rose 6.2% on year to Rs 4,350 crore for the October-December 2023 period, while revenues rose 6.5% to Rs 28,446 crore. Meanwhile, Wipro — the fourth in the quartet of India's top IT firms — reported a steep 12% year-on-year fall in profits and a 4.4% dip in revenue in what is traditionally viewed as a slow quarter for the technology industry.

Barclays economists now expect the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation of 1.9%, on a seasonally adjusted annual rate, in the second half of 2023. Looking ahead, they foresee it reaching 2.4% year-on-year by the end of 2024.

By Niket Nishant and Manya Saini

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