The anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has dismissed a complaint alleging corruption against former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for being outside its jurisdiction. The Lokpal stated that a sitting judge or the CJI does not fall under its purview as defined by the Lokpal Act.
The Nifty Pharma index closed 0.82 per cent at 23073.05.
A special investigation team unearthed a land scam in Mumbai involving tampered property records. Four arrests were made including two former govt employees. The scam involved converting eco-sensitive zones into developable plots. The manipulation occurred between 2012 and 2020. The Maharashtra govt has ordered action against those responsible following the SIT's findings.
The BSE Sensex dropped 1,258.12 points (1.59%) to 77,965, while the Nifty fell 388.70 points (1.62%) to 23,616.
Euphoria actor Zendaya was seen flaunting a massive diamond engagement ring at the Golden Globes awards night and fans are excited to know if Tom Holland proposed.
Each year, many aspire to join the Indian armed forces, making it a competitive process. The Service Selection Board (SSB) selection process consists of multiple stages. Cracking these rounds in 30 days is possible by focusing on aptitude, crafting narratives, mastering group discussions, tackling psychological tests, collaborating on outdoor tasks, and presenting well during interviews and the final conference.
Sensex and Nifty fell over 1.6%, but select stocks gained despite the selloff. ITI Ltd surged 20%, healthcare stocks rallied on virus-related news, and Titan rose 2.3% on strong Q3 growth. ICICI Bank provided benchmark support.
HMPV in China: Amid the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV0 virus) in China, countries worldwide have increased their surveillance. HMPV is a respiratory illness having flu like symptoms which mostly affects elderly and children. Since there are no vaccines currently available for HMPV virus, one question is doing the rounds on social media- Are antibiotics effective against HMPV?
ChatGPT maker OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, in a recent blog post, wrote about the company's ambition to develop superintelligence. He discussed how scientific discovery and innovation could accelerate “well beyond what we are capable of doing on our own” with superintelligent tools. He also addressed other topics such as Artificial General Intelligence and the issue of his removal from OpenAI's board.
ITI Ltd, Thyrocare Tech., Mangal Credit, PTC Industries and Avonmore Capital, hit their fresh 52-week highs during the day.
Parents of only daughters in Harda district, Madhya Pradesh, are offered discounts on various services and purchases through the 'Revashakti' scheme. The scheme, launched on January 1, provides barcoded 'Keerti' cards to eligible parents. So far, 638 parents have joined. Discounts are available at grocery stores, private schools, hospitals, and more, aiming to improve the district's sex ratio.
More than 1,300 flights in the US were canceled on Monday due to snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. Southwest Airlines had the most cancellations, followed by American Airlines. Travel advisories were issued by several carriers. The Federal Aviation Administration had warned about gusty winds, snowfall, and some freezing affecting travel in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
87A tax rebate: The ITR filing utilites for ITR-2 and ITR-3 has been updated on January 4, 2025 however, the JSON schema is not yet updated and it still reflects logic as of July 5, 2024. This means you can file a revised or belated ITR now but the utility will not let you claim section 87A tax rebate if any special rate income like short term capital gains exists. Read the story to know how a makeshift solution can help you claim 87A tax rebate now.
Many India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) customers have received messages claiming that their bank accounts have been blocked due to their failure to update their PAN card details. These messages include a link for users to update their PAN information.
The NSE Nifty index closed 388.71 points down at 23616.05
Surgical Oncologist Vishal Rao suggests that having a flu shot and three doses of COVID-19 vaccine may provide immunity against the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV does not spread through talking or breathing but requires precautions due to its droplet-based transmission. Currently, there are no vaccines available for HMPV, and cases have been identified in India.
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed down 1258.12 points at 77964.99
TARC Ltd has reported significant pre-sales growth, reaching Rs 2,487 crore in the first nine months of FY2025, driven by demand in luxury real estate. Their project TARC Ishva achieved Rs 1,500 crore in presales. Recent land acquisitions and strategic infrastructure developments in Delhi are expected to further enhance growth opportunities.
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed down 1258.12 points at 77964.99
Under the growth option, profits generated by the scheme are reinvested rather than distributed to investors.
X CEO Elon Musk called the decision a "travesty." He also shared a meme comparing Soros to Darth Sidious from Star Wars. "George Soros looking quite good here. Must be the lighting," he said. Former union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar drew parallels to Indian politics, commenting on X, “George Soros getting US Medal of Freedom reminds me how Padma Awards were given during Cong UPA.”
