Japan PM vows ‘ceaseless’ aid as snow hampers earthquake rescue operations
PM Kishida had said on Friday that his government would tap 4.74 billion yen ($32.77 million) of budget reserves for reconstruction efforts. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesBiden meets Qatar counterpart Emir, discusses Gaza hostages & boosting aid to the war zone
Qatar and Egypt were mediators between Israel and militant group Hamas in the late November truce. Current diplomatic efforts on a new truce have yielded little public progress so far. Key Points
ThePrintTo help girls, focus on oversight, social evils
Haryana's sex ratio at birth declines and monitoring lapses and prejudice against girl children are key issues. efforts against social evils must not be paused. Key Points
Hindustan TimesFEDAI should help in ensuring fair prices to small clients, streamlining procedures: RBI DG
The central bank has had to deal with several representations from small customers especially the MSMEs and other retail participants complaining about high foreign exchange transaction charges. FEDAI should supplement RBI's efforts in streamlining and rationalising procedures. Key Points
Economic TimesMann ki Baat: Chandrayaan-3 living example of women power, says PM Modi
Mann ki Baat: Chandrayaan-3 living example of women power, says PM... Key Points
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Mann ki Baat: Chandrayaan-3 living example of women power, says PM Modi
Mann ki Baat: Chandrayaan-3 living example of women power, says PM... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMann ki Baat: Chandrayaan-3 living example of women power, says PM Modi
Mann ki Baat: Chandrayaan-3 living example of women power, says PM... Key Points
The Tribune India‘All our belongings under rubble’: Nepal quake survivors out in the cold, await aid
Authorities are pressing on with efforts to bring food and other supplies to the remote villages in Nepal days after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake devastated the Himalayan nation and left many out in the cold. Key Points
India TodayTata Group may become first Indian iPhone maker, likely to takeover Wistron factory in Karnataka
A takeover of the Wistron Corp. factory in southern Karnataka state, potentially valued at more than $600 million, would cap about a year of negotiations. The facility employs more than 10,000 workers, who assemble the latest iPhone 14 model. The addition of an Indian iPhone is likely to add momentum to Apples efforts to diversify its product base beyond China and build up technology manufacturing in the South Asian nation. Key Points
Economic TimesD-St punishes Vi amid skepticism over fundraising
The telco has made several efforts to raise capital in the past. Its board had in September 2020 given approval to raise ₹25,000 crore including in equity, and the company had held talks with banks for debt funding. But these efforts have not been successful so far. Key Points
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Vodafone Idea shares zoom 9% on fundraising plans; will the operator taste success?
Vodafone Idea has been struggling for a while to raise capital, which is of utmost significance given the high debt on books. Further, it needs heavy capital investments for network upgradation and rollout of 5G services to compete with rivals Airtel and RJio. On Thursday, AB Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said that the group remains committed and is making all efforts to rope in external investors. The stock had rallied following the comments. Key Points
Economic TimesBiden, Qatar's emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza fighting -White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani about Gaza and they agreed that efforts to secure the release of hostages taken by Key Points
ThePrintUS vetoes UN resolution condemning Hamas attacks on Israel and all violence against civilians
The United States has vetoed a UN resolution condemning Hamas' attacks on Israel and calling for humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. The resolution received 12 votes in favor, but the US opposed it, highlighting President Biden's ongoing diplomatic efforts and the importance of allowing them to unfold. The US criticised the resolution for not acknowledging Israel's right to self-defense. Two proposed amendments, including one for a humanitarian cease-fire, were debated before the vote. This veto has raised questions about the ongoing conflict and the safety of civilians involved. Key Points
Economic TimesRajasthan elections: Pokhran's seer, junior cleric woo each other's communities
BJP has again fielded Pratap Puri, head of the Taratara 'math' in the Barmer district, against Congress' sitting MLA Shale Mohammad, whose father Gazi Fakir is a Muslim religious leader. Last time Mohammad won the seat by defeating Puri by a margin of merely 800 votes. Key Points
Economic TimesSaudi, Omani envoys hold peace talks with Houthi leaders
The visit indicates progress in the Oman-mediated consultations between Riyadh and Sanaa, which run in parallel to U.N. peace efforts. | World News Key Points
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Japan’s Fumio Kishida looks to convince India to get tough on Russia
India holds the presidency of the G-20, whose members Russia and China have opposed efforts by the wider group to condemn the invasion. The leaders of the G-7, a group of democracies with advanced economies, have renewed their support for Ukraine. Key Points
Economic Times'Scoop': All you may want to know about biographical drama’s release date, trailer, plot and cast
Netflix's Scoop delves into the dramatic efforts to secure Prince Andrew's infamous Newsnight interview, exploring the challenges faced by journalists in uncovering the truth behind his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Starring Gillian Anderson as Emily Maitlis, the film promises a gripping portrayal of one of the most controversial royal interviews in history. Key Points
Economic TimesExclusive: Meta executive leading AI chip efforts to leave position - sources
A Meta Platforms (META.O) executive overseeing the company's efforts to develop its own chips for artificial intelligence work is leaving her position at the end of the month, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Key Points
ReutersBiden to unveil new efforts to protect South Korea from nukes
President Joe Biden will use this week’s celebratory state visit by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to underscore that the U.S. is ready to step up its efforts to deter a North Korean attack on South Korea Key Points
The HinduReady for re-rating once again? 4 stocks from textile sector with upside potential of up to 24%
In past 3 years, a host of sectors have been making a comeback. There are two kinds of comebacks, first is in terms of macro structure of the business witnessing an improvement and hence the bottomline showing an improvement and second is in the stock price performance. Both are very different and that's the most important needed to be taken into account. In last 8-9 years, there has been a policy-level effort to revive sectors like textiles for two reasons. First, it is a labor-intensive sector and impacts a large number of people. Second, there was an opportunity to cut imports and push exports. All the policy efforts were having a moderate impact but then came Covid and China plus one came into the picture, changing the whole picture externally. Internally, help came in the form of the PLI scheme which helped some companies reduce cost of capital and resources for expanding. This list is drawn from Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, with over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components - earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. Key Points
Economic TimesOil gains as Gaza ceasefire talks in focus
By Paul Carsten LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices maintained upward momentum on Tuesday as investors awaited the result of top U.S. diplomat Antony Blinken's efforts in the Middle East to halt the Gaza war Key Points
ThePrintInflation within tolerance band; govt taking steps to check price rise: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures the Rajya Sabha that inflation is within the tolerance band and the government is taking steps to check price rise. The government's efforts in managing prices of perishable commodities and essential goods have contributed to containing inflation. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre is collaborating with the government on a project to de-humidify onions through Gamma Rays. Retail inflation has decreased and falls within the notified tolerance band. The government has implemented strategies to address onion prices and improve preservation methods. Steps have also been taken to address supply shortages of perishable goods. The government actively analyzes crop estimates to manage pulse prices and ensure a stable supply of essential commodities. Key Points
Times Of IndiaLandslide traps 47 people in southwest China, over 500 evacuated
Efforts are underway to rescue the individuals trapped under the landslide, official media reported. The buried villagers come from 18 households. Key Points
ThePrintTailwinds to continue: 6 capital goods and engineering stocks with upside potential of up to 40%
Capital goods and engineering companies had faced tough times for many years. Given the fact that hardly any capacity buildup was taking place in any industry, a number had to change their product portfolio and had to live with very low margins. But all the efforts have now started to show some results. Three things impact the demand for capital goods . First, spending by the government, spending by the private sector. Last but not the least the focus of the government policies. After the state election results, there is a higher probability that two out of three factors are likely to continue to play. Will this lead to another round of strong re-rating? Key Points
Economic TimesUttarakhand Silkyara Tunnel Rescue: Vertical drilling done up to 31 metres, says BRO’s ex-DG
A total of 86 metres has to be drilled vertically to prepare an escape passage for the 41 workers trapped for the last 15 days. Pipes of 1.2 metres in diameter have to be laid vertically through the top of the tunnel by this method adopted as a second option. Key Points
Firstpost
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Shahid Latif, involved in Pathankot attack, killed in Pakistan
Shahid Latif and 24 other terrorists were released by India in 2010 as part of the UPA government's efforts to mend relations with Pakistan. Latif's release had previously been sought by the same Jaish terrorists who had hijacked Indian Airlines flight IC-814. Key Points
Economic TimesFrance battles bedbugs: How do these pests keep surviving the purge?
They seemingly disappeared with treatment by harsh, now-banned insecticides, but made a reappearance in the 1950s, especially in densely populated cities like New York. And then they travelled the world. Key Points
India TodayWall St opens lower as yields rise ahead of Powell speech
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 52.00 points, or 0.16%, at the open to 33,455.50. The S&P 500 opened lower by 3.53 points, or 0.08%, at 4,284.52, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.34 points, or 0.01%, to 13,217.99 at the opening bell. Powell and Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Hasker will speak at a roundtable discussion, due 11 a.m. ET, with local employers and small business owners on efforts to grow the economy. Key Points
Economic TimesVivek Agnihotri’s The Vaccine War Movie Review
Vivek Agnihotri’s film stars Nana Patekar, Pallavi Joshi and Raima Sen. The Vaccine War tells the story of India and how the scientists fought against the virus. Key Points
FirstpostChina ramps up campaign to boost fragile economy, currency
The central bank will trim the amount of foreign currency deposits banks are required to hold as reserves for the first time this year, the Peoples Bank of China said Friday. The move came hours after authorities announced fresh stimulus for the beleaguered property sector and unveiled plans to expand tax breaks for child and parental care and education. Key Points
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