Pakistani men in the UK are under investigation for their involvement in grooming gangs. This scandal exposes the British system's flaws, where political motivations have led to oversight of such crimes. Labour's decision to reject an inquiry, Musk's criticism, and a historic pattern of abuse are central points of concern.
China is slowly being reputed as the hub of 'viruses' that are spreading across the world. However, is the tag a legit one or just a usual ploy to cut down the Asian country's repute after the Wuhan mishap that plagued the world? Here's what we know about the human metapneumovirus and if it is creating pressure on China's health infrastructure
Customs officers conducted a routine three-hour raid on Jeff Bezos' $500 million yacht, Koru, while Lauren Sánchez and her friends basked in the sun.
India has strongly refuted allegations in the Washington Post regarding its purported involvement in Maldivian political activities and covert operations in Pakistan. The MEA stressed its commitment to democratic processes in neighbouring countries and reiterated its focus on countering terrorism and providing assistance to Indian citizens abroad. Jaiswal’s remarks underscored India’s dismissal of what it views as unfounded and hostile narratives from certain sections of the media.
The BJP is set to launch a campaign, 'Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan,' on January 11 to celebrate the Constitution and promote awareness about B R Ambedkar's contributions. This campaign aims to counter opposition claims of the party undermining constitutional values, with special focus on districts with significant Scheduled Castes populations.
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A special NIA court in Lucknow sentenced 28 convicts to life imprisonment for the Kasganj violence case, involving the 2018 murder of Chandan Gupta during a Tiranga Yatra. The court also imposed fines and acquitted two individuals due to insufficient evidence.
Marico expects mid-teen revenue growth for the third quarter with higher demand for Parachute and Saffola oils and improving rural consumption. Despite this, the company anticipates modest profit growth due to higher costs. Urban sales are under pressure. Marico's international business is also set to report mid-teen revenue growth.
State-owned REC Ltd on Friday said its overall loan disbursements increased by nearly 18 per cent to Rs 54,692 crore in the December 2024 quarter.
Bonus: The Tamil Nadu government has announced a special Pongal bonus for its employees, teachers, pensioners, family pensioners and former village administrative officers (VAOs) on the occasion of the Tamil festival Pongal for the financial year 2023–2024.
Happy Birthday Bitcoin! On January 3, 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto created the first Bitcoin block. Bitcoin got off to a humble start in 2009, rose to $1 in 2011, and briefly crossed $100,000 in 2024. 2024 proved to be a landmark year for Bitcoin, culminating in an all-time high of $108,135 in December.
Dabur India projects low single-digit growth in consolidated revenue for the December 2024 quarter, citing continuing pressure in general trade despite strong performance in alternative channels. The company reports resilient rural FMCG consumption and expects flat health care growth due to delayed winter onset.
B R Goyal Infrastructure IPO opens for subscription on January 7th. The company aims to raise Rs 85.21 crore. Price band is set at Rs 128-135 per share. GMP is Rs 21. Proceeds will be used for capital expenditure, working capital, and acquisition.
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Karun Nair set a new world record for most List A runs without being dismissed, scoring 542 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His performance led Vidarbha to an eight-wicket victory over Uttar Pradesh. Nair scored his fourth hundred, third consecutive, and contributed to a 228-run stand with Yash Rathod.
Mingma G Sherpa is the first Nepali mountaineer to climb all 14 peaks above 8,000 metres without using supplemental oxygen. He was honoured by the Nepalese government for his achievement. Mingma first climbed Everest in 2007 and completed his mission by scaling Shishapangma in October 2024. He has climbed Mt Everest six times and owns a mountaineering agency, Imagine Nepal.
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In 2025, China faces a rising health challenge with Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) spreading, particularly among children. To curb this, China is piloting a monitoring system for unknown pneumonia. India, with no reported cases yet, is vigilantly monitoring the situation and urges preventive hygiene practices without causing panic.
The Indian government has made several key senior-level bureaucratic appointments. Vivek Aggarwal is now the Director General in the DGCA. Ashutosh Agnihotri becomes CMD of Food Corporation. Akash Tripathi is appointed Additional Secretary in the Power Ministry. Kamal Kishore Soan becomes Additional Secretary and Mission Director of Jal Jeevan Mission.
Telugu actor Allu Arjun was granted bail by Hyderabad's Nampally court after being arrested in connection with a stampede at the Sandhya Theatre during the Pushpa 2 premiere, resulting in the death of a woman. Arjun's defense argued that no prohibition orders were issued and similar incidents had occurred at previous movie premieres.
Rural markets continued to grow faster than urban areas in Q3, with Dabur India noting resilient rural consumption and strong growth in alternative channels. However, inflationary pressures led to flat operating profit growth. The home and personal care segments are expected to grow modestly, while health care and beverages show muted performance.
Doctors highlight 11 diseases that may cause significant issues by 2025, including a potential resurgence of Covid-19 and the emergence of an unknown 'Disease X.' Measles, cholera, scabies, and bird flu are also noted for their potential threat due to declining vaccination rates and climate change impacts.
Foreign assets in ITR: Indian residents must report their foreign assets and income in their income tax returns (ITRs) in accordance with the Indian Income-tax Act, 1961. The Indian government and its law enforcement agencies get detailed information about financial accounts held by Indian residents in foreign countries through two sources.
