Donald Trump has made his comeback to the White House again. Trump defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and performed well in swing states too. As he is set to return to power again, there are certain surprising lifestyle choices of Trump that very few people might know. Here's a look at some of them.
Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam stated that India should join the RCEP and CPTPP trade blocs to capitalize on global economic opportunities. He highlighted that India's impressive economic growth positions it to become a major player, but it hasn't fully leveraged the 'China plus one' strategy as other nations have.
The Bureau of Indian Standards released admit cards for various Group A, B, and C positions. The recruitment drive aims to fill 345 vacancies, including roles like PA, AD, and SSA. The examination is scheduled for November 19 and 21, 2024. The test will be conducted in both English and Hindi. Each paper will carry a total of 150 marks.
The Supreme Court refused to move the trial of a doctor's rape and murder case outside West Bengal. The trial court will proceed with the case. The court examined a report by the CBI, which is investigating the case. A national task force submitted a report on the safety of health professionals.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund launched Aditya Birla Sun Life BSE India Infrastructure Index Fund, an open-ended index fund replicating the BSE India Infrastructure Total Return Index. The NFO is open from November 14 to 28. The fund aims to provide returns corresponding to the total returns of the index, subject to tracking errors.
A viral post comparing a $3 million apartment in Gurugram to a $3 million penthouse in New York City has ignited a social media debate about India's expensive housing market. Many users expressed their dissatisfaction, calling Indian real estate a "scam" and pointing out that comparable properties in other countries offer better value.
In the pilot, transactions were carried out with multinational clients and banks, including domestic transactions in Switzerland and cross-border payments in US dollars, Swiss francs, euros and Chinese yuan, UBS said in a statement.
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs have raised concerns about their potential impact on inflation and the Federal Reserve's ability to cut interest rates. Economists predict that the tariffs could lead to higher consumer prices, reduced consumer spending, and job losses. These factors may force the Fed to reconsider future rate cuts, despite cooling inflation.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah may face further questioning by the Lokayukta police in connection with the MUDA site allotment case. Siddaramaiah was questioned on Wednesday regarding allegations of illegal site allotments to his wife. His legal advisor stated that investigators may summon him again if needed as the investigation progresses.
As Donald Trump prepares for his second term as US President, speculation is mounting over who will secure key positions in his administration. Trump has indicated his preference for rewarding loyalists who supported him during his previous term. Several Indian-origin individuals, including Kash Patel, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Shalabh Kumar, and Bobby Jindal, are considered potential candidates for significant roles.
The Indian rupee fell to its weakest level on record on Thursday, hurt by outflows from local equities and on expectations that Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential race may boost the dollar going forward.
Elon Musk is expected to be a key figure in Donald Trump's next administration. Trump has hinted at giving Musk a role in reducing government spending. Musk's companies, including SpaceX and Tesla, could benefit from Trump's policies. Musk actively supported Trump's campaign, investing significant resources and appearing at rallies.
India and the U.S. are strengthening their defense partnership, driven by shared concerns about China. The collaboration includes joint exercises, security initiatives, and defense technology co-production. The U.S. has become a leading arms supplier to India, with deals for drones, fighter jets, and other advanced weaponry.
India's financial crime agency raided offices of some Amazon and Flipkart sellers. The raids were part of an investigation into alleged violations of foreign investment rules. The companies are accused of giving preference to select sellers on their platforms, potentially violating competition laws.
The Mumbai district election officer has mandated that all workplaces in Brihanmumbai must give leave to employees for voting in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. This directive ensures employees can vote without wage deductions. While full-day leave is encouraged, a minimum four-hour leave may be granted with prior approval.
Some consumer durables stocks have been under pressure. There are two reasons for this. One, in a number of cases the Q2 numbers have been less than street estimates. Two, more importantly, a number of them have large FII exposure. And with FII turning sellers in a big way since early October, there is pressure on these stocks. But this is the short-term story. The long-term story is very different. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks... Читать дальше...
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected BJP's demand to revoke the special status resolution or resign. He challenged the BJP to move a no-confidence motion if they lacked faith in him and criticized their disruptive behavior, including disrespecting the national emblem during protests.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled out about $3.1 billion from Indian financial stocks in October, the second-highest amount ever from the sector and accounting for 30% of the record overall withdrawal for the month, data showed on Thursday.
From vastly different worlds, JD Vance and Usha Chilukuri found common ground at Yale Law School, their friendship blossoming into love and marriage. Their journey, navigating cultural differences and personal challenges, has led them to a prominent stage as Vance prepares to assume the role of Vice President-elect, with Chilukuri as his steadfast partner.
India's merchandise and service exports are predicted to exceed USD 800 billion this fiscal year, driven by government support and competitive products. Government initiatives like new industrial cities and the production-linked incentive scheme are boosting domestic manufacturing. Despite geopolitical challenges, Indian exporters are securing orders globally, with the government actively mitigating issues like the Red Sea crisis.
The action is related to the financial transactions being done by some of the "preferred" vendors and sellers who do business through Amazon and Flipkart like e-commerce platforms.
India will assign satellite broadband spectrum instead of auctioning it. This benefits Elon Musk's Starlink. Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Mittal wanted an auction. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will determine the spectrum price. This decision allows foreign companies like Starlink to offer services in India.
Seven of the 41 candidates in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly bypolls face serious criminal charges, according to an analysis of their affidavits. The analysis, conducted by West Bengal Election Watch and ADR, also revealed that seven candidates are crorepatis. The bypolls are scheduled for November 13 across six constituencies.
The Kochi Biennale Foundation has appointed Thomas Varghese, former UN official, as its new CEO. Varghese brings local knowledge and international experience to the role. The Foundation also appointed Fereshte Sethna as legal advisor and Kuruvilla & Jose as auditors, marking a significant restructuring effort.
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala announced the suspension of all party rebels contesting against official Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidates in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. The MVA is set to release its manifesto on November 10, with senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, slated to campaign extensively for the alliance.
