A gunman in Montenegro shot at least 12 people, including two children, before killing himself surrounded by police. The shooter was involved in a bar brawl and later killed more people at different locations. The government has declared three days of national mourning for the tragedy. This incident is similar to another shooting in Cetinje in 2022.
The Centre has set up a Working Group to revise the base year of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 2011-12 to 2022-23, headed by Professor Ramesh Chand from NITI Aayog. Inflation for November 2024 dropped to 1.89%, reflecting lower price increases in food and manufactured goods despite mixed trends in some categories.
The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 9082.90 and a 52-week low of Rs 6285.05.
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About 5% of Indian women aged 25-49 have undergone hysterectomy, with heavy menstrual bleeding being the most common reason. Women in agriculture are 32% more likely to have this surgery. Higher rates are seen in states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Bihar. Two-thirds of surgeries occur in private facilities, suggesting profit motives may contribute to the trend.
Sharma will be succeeding Nidhi Bhasin. She has over 20 years of experience and has held leadership roles at Organic Cotton Accelerator, the European Commission, World Resources Institute, Magic Bus India Foundation, Action Aid, and Save the Children. Nasscom foundation is a non-profit organization that represents the Indian technology industry.
EVs are set to dominate 2025 with launches from major carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Mercedes, and Audi. The year will see various models, especially SUVs, introduced amidst rising concerns over pollution and fuel costs. Notable launches include Maruti’s eVitara, Mahindra's advanced models, and high-end options from Mercedes.
A total of 416,777 shares changed hands on the counter till 02:04PM (IST)
Mahindra Group is optimistic about 2024, aiming for expansive growth driven by ambitious goals, CEO Anish Shah said. He highlighted the group's accelerated growth trajectory and balanced portfolio across auto, farm, and services.
Ind vs Aus Live Telecast Channels: The final Test match between India and Australia is set to kick off at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2025. Australia leads the series 2-1. India faces challenges with the exclusion of Akash Deep and uncertain Rohit Sharma. The match will be broadcasted on Star Sports and streamed on Hotstar.
A total of 47,784 shares changed hands on the counter till 01:59PM (IST).
There is still some downside to valuations. So, this sort of time correction that we have seen in financials from a longer-term perspective would continue for another couple of years.
For Nifty, the downside appears limited, as reducing EPS by 5% and cutting multiples to a decade low brings us to 22,000, Bernstein stated in a note. With 5% growth in September and subdued industrial growth, the firm believes this phase represents a bottoming out of the market.
Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) will provide fuel services at Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, under a 30-year concession agreement. IOCL will operate three fuel stations at different strategic locations within the airport, ensuring seamless and efficient fueling services as the airport prepares for its inauguration early next fiscal.
India’s economic growth faces a major challenge with rising joblessness, threatening the nation's demographic dividend. Economists urge the government to focus on labor-intensive industries, vocational training, and MSME support in the upcoming budget to create jobs and sustain growth.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the Centre and BSF for aiding infiltrators from Bangladesh. She claimed it can't happen without a central government blueprint. Suvendu Adhikari countered by accusing the state government of non-cooperation with the Centre and releasing intruders arrested by BSF. He also cited delays in handing over land for BSF outposts and filing FIRs.
NASA has postponed the Artemis 3 mission, aimed at landing the first woman and person of color on the Moon, to mid-2027. Technical issues with the Orion capsule's heat shield and other systems, along with delays in SpaceX’s lunar lander and spacesuit development.
The government has significantly boosted employment in the past decade, creating nearly five times more jobs than during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) era from 2004 to 2014, says Union Labour and Employment Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya citing data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
The National Essential Diagnostics List will work as a guide for health facilities in India. It suggests basic tests for village-level centres and more advanced tests for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and primary health centres. These guidelines aim to improve timely diagnosis and treatment, especially in rural areas.
The earnings slowdown is probably going to take a couple of quarters to wear out. What has really happened is there has been this little bit of a change that we have seen.
The Relative Strength Index of the stock stood at 60.3 on Thursday.
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of spreading lies regarding allegations of double voting in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. Singh emphasized that his wife's name has been removed from Sultanpur's voter list, placing responsibility on those who maintain the records. The Delhi assembly elections are anticipated in February 2025.
Air India has launched its A350-900 aircraft for direct flights between Delhi and Newark's Liberty International Airport, complementing its Delhi-New York route. This new service features upgraded interiors, private suites, and enhanced in-flight entertainment, catering, and serviceware, with cabin crew showcasing their excitement through a themed New York City tour.
