PM Modi's answer to China's Belt and Road is all set for its first discussion
The proposed infrastructure link that would connect India to Europe via the Middle East to counter a similar Chinese initiative. The concept, known as IMEC, aims to create a network of railroads, ships, gas pipelines and internet cables. Key Points
Business TodayThe Middle East Is Biden’s Worst Crisis
The region is on fire because the U.S. bid for détente with Iran has utterly failed. Key Points
mintKohli irreplaceable but Rahul, Iyer, Jadeja show there's more to Indian batting
How would India’s Middle order shape up in Kohli’s absence? Would that massive absence prove decisive? Quite nicely, thank you. And definitely not. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesCrude oil futures surge to six-session high amid rising tensions in Middle East: S&P GCI
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): Crude oil futures reached a six-session high on January 5, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, leading to concerns about potential long-term disruptions to Red Sea vessel traffic. According to S&P Global Commodity Insights (GCI), the decision by A.P. Moller-Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping lines, […] Key Points
ThePrintOil prices rise over $1 on Middle East tensions
By Robert Harvey and Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose over $1 on Friday as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to visit the Middle East in an attempt to contain flaring Key Points
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Indian shares set to open lower on Middle East tension, US rate jitters
Indian shares are set to open lower on Wednesday, as intensifying conflict in the Middle East and worries of a prolonged high interest rate regime after a better-than-expected U.S. retail sales data hurt sentiment. Key Points
ReutersExperts Explain | The Middle class: a reality check
Estimates of India’s Middle class are as many as the number of people engaged in this quest. Perhaps this is because of a lack of clarity on what characteristics the ‘middle class’ must have to qualify for the label. Key Points
The Indian ExpressChina, Turkiye seek to align BRI with Middle corridor
China has initiated dialogue with West Asia to align its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with Turkiye's Middle Corridor Initiative. This move comes as China is concerned about India's growing influence in the region through projects like the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and India-Israel-USA-UAE projects. Turkiye had opposed IMEC, which aims to rival the BRI. The two sides recently held a high-level dialogue on the issue. China is also deepening political contacts in West Asia and assisting countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iraq. Key Points
Economic TimesIsraeli retaliation to the Hamas massacre could spawn lone-wolf attacks
The Middle East is sitting on a powder keg. It is for states like Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE to stand up to Muslim Brotherhood-dominated states. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesOil climbs as tensions escalate in Middle East
By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices climbed on Monday after a drone attack on U.S. forces in Jordan added to worries over supply disruption in the Middle East as Houthi rebels stepped up Key Points
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War leaves Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman’s dream of a new mideast in tatters
While Europe is dealing with the impacts of Russias invasion of Ukraine, the war between Israel and Hamas is bringing the regions political fissures back to the forefront of everyones mind. That is complicating Prince Mohammeds efforts to focus the neighborhood on economic development rather than old feuds. Key Points
Economic TimesExplained: Why did the Indian stock market plunge today?
The BSE Sensex slipped 825.74 points or 1.26% to close at 64,571 – the biggest single-day loss since July 1. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAsian shares hit 11-month low on Middle East anxiety, surging yields
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares plumbed a fresh 11-month trough on Friday as fears of a regional conflict in the Middle East intensified and as a relentless rise in long-term U.S. yields Key Points
ThePrintOil climbs as Middle East tensions fester
By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Monday after a drone attack on U.S. forces in Jordan added to supply disruption concerns in the Middle East and Houthi militants stepped up Key Points
ThePrintOil jumps over 2% on Middle East strife and US rate cut hopes
By Alex Lawler LONDON (Reuters) -Oil jumped over 2% on Tuesday to the highest in almost a month, supported by Middle East strife and investor optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve would soon start Key Points
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David Miller key in Middle order: GT’s predicted XI vs SRH in IPL 2023
David Miller will be key in Middle order as GT take on SRH in IPL 2023. Here is their predicted XI. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow the Middle class will play the hero in India's rise as world power
Imagine desi companies easily growing into global biggies supported by vast domestic scale. Growing disposable incomes, along with the rise of the Middle class, will make India a consumption powerhouse. Key Points
Economic TimesOil little changed as investors eye Middle East tensions, US rate cut
By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors focused on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and optimism the U.S. Federal Reserve would soon start Key Points
ThePrintIndian shares set to open weak as US rate fears, high oil prices weigh
Indian shares are set to open marginally lower on Monday, as rising U.S. rate concerns after strong jobs data and surge in oil prices due to military conflict in the Middle East weighed on sentiment. Key Points
ReutersIPL 2023: Matthew Wade is ready when required by Gujarat Titans
Alzarri Joseph, Rashid Khan and Josh Little have done well as overseas personnel in the middle. Wriddhiman Saha has also excelled behind the stumps. But the utility of Wade, a T20 World Cup winner himself, in the late-middle order can’t be discounted. Key Points
The Indian Express
Bank relief and Alibaba plans nudge stocks higher
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained for a third day in a row, rising 0.3%. It is eyeing two consecutive quarters in the green for the first time since the Middle of 2021. Key Points
FinancialexpressOil steady as market eyes Middle East tensions, higher US crude stockpiles
By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as the market weighed mixed drivers, eyeing tensions in the Middle East while digesting a rise in U.S. crude stockpiles. Key Points
ThePrintShooting at Las Vegas Middle school, 1 injured; search for gunman on
The shooting was reported just before 12:40 p.m. at Ed Von Tobel Middle School, according to a statement from police. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesG7 Summit commits to promoting India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
At the G7 Summit, the Group of Seven industrialized nations committed to promoting infrastructure projects such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), reaffirming a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the summit at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Key Points
Economic Times'Ultra Woke' Gemini Lands Google In Trouble | How Can AI Chatbots Be Trained On Bias? | Chapters
In less than a month of launching its new Gemini AI image generator, Google has had to pull it down. Gemini's apparent inability to generate images of white people and accurately depict historical images has led to widespread backlash. In a blog post, Google apologised for the faulty rollout, and for the embarrassing and wrong pictures that were being generated. But this brings us to the question, how exactly are chatbots really trained - and what goes into ensuring that they give accurate responses that are not biased or offensive -- and how can this be controlled considering we're in the age of AI and in the Middle of an election year? Key Points
https://www.livemint.comOil steady as rate cut caution overshadows Mideast strikes
By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were steady on Monday as a strong U.S. job report which curbed sharp falls last week dampened hopes of swift rate cuts, but a U.S. pledge to continue air Key Points
ThePrintOil slips as rate cut caution overshadows Mideast strikes
By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped again on Monday as a strong U.S. job report which capped sharp falls last week dampened hopes of swift rate cuts, despite a U.S. pledge to Key Points
ThePrintPuri train passengers robbed of sleep. Reason: thieves snatch berth chains
Passengers aboard the Puri-Hatia Express train (18452) faced a sudden problem when the chains supporting Middle berths in the S-6 coach went missing near Bhubaneswar station. Panic ensued, especially among those assigned Middle berths, lacking proper seating or sleeping arrangements. Key Points
Economic TimesGold soars as investors bolt for safety from Middle East violence
The safe-haven dollar and Japanese yen edged higher on the Middle East uncertainty, with a blowout U.S. jobs report giving the greenback a further leg up. Key Points
Economic TimesOil prices rebound 1% on concerns wider Mideast conflict may cut supply
By Yuka Obayashi and Trixie Yap (Reuters) -Oil prices rebounded by more than 1% on Tuesday, paring previous session's losses, on supply concerns amid an escalating Middle East conflict, stronger U.S. Key Points
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Israel-Hamas conflict may pose hurdles to IMEEC timelines: GTRI
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict could potentially impact the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) project, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). While the immediate consequences of the conflict are limited to Israel and Gaza, the ripple effects throughout the Middle East could have significant implications. Key Points
Economic Times'Mass' consumers with income between Rs 2.5-10 lakh to be growth engine for eCommerce market: Report
The retail boom in India will be driven mainly by those who are earning between Rs 2.5-10 lakh annually and presents a $1.3 trillion opportunity by 2030, a new report has stated. This segment of 'mass' consumers is projected to drive ~US$ 1.3 trillion in the overall Indian retail market and nearly 45% of the $300 billion eCommerce opportunity in India by 2030. Key Points
Economic TimesExplained | Why Mumbai’s cooler March may be a prelude to heat and heavy rain
An unusual anticyclone over the northern Arabian Sea in March has distorted regional wind patterns, setting Mumbai up to receive hot and humid winds from the rapidly warming Middle East in the coming months. This is also an El Niño year. Key Points
The HinduIs it time to sell a Trent and buy a VIP? Is it time to flip? Here’s what Sandip Sabharwal has to say
Sandip Sabharwal has been buying Bata shoes and stocks. He believes that the volume growth in footwear will bounce back. He also bought VIP stocks and thinks that the luxury segment will continue to grow. Sandip mentions that companies in the power supply chain like transformers, transmission, storage, and metering will perform well. Key Points
Economic TimesWall St advances, Treasury yields climb as robust data boosts soft landing bets
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks gained ground on Thursday and benchmark Treasury yields moved higher after robust U.S. labor market data weakened bets that the Federal Reserve would Key Points
ThePrintOil prices tick up as Middle East tensions rise
By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) - Oil prices ticked higher in Asian trading as markets measured rising tensions in the Middle East against a surprise build in U.S. crude stockpiles that pushed oil Key Points
ThePrintIran Might Have Miscalculated in Gaza
It had an interest in dividing Israel from Arab states. So far that hasn’t happened. Key Points
mintGold softens on caution ahead of Fed's policy decision
By Anjana Anil (Reuters) - Gold started November on a softer note, with investors on the watch for the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision due later in the day, after concerns over the Middle East Key Points
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