WhatsApp brings back sending view once photos and videos to all desktop apps
WhatsApp is bringing back the the ability for desktop users to send view once videos and photos, enhancing user privacy. The company is also developing new features to display user profile information within chats and introduce voice chats for larger groups. Key Points
India TodayGoogle Street view now covers entire India, here is how you can see your childhood school and village home
Street view works on the Google Maps app for Android and iOS, as well as on the web version. Users will need to enable the tool manually with a simple toggle. Key Points
India TodayGoogle Maps Street view now available across India, even small village and town roads mapped and photographed
Google Maps Street view feature lets users view and explore places virtually. Users can explore areas there are planning to travel through a 360-degree viewing experience. Key Points
India TodayFive key charts to watch in global commodity markets this week
Gasoline consumption in the US continues to increase as the summer driving season gets underway. Elsewhere, stockpiles of thermal coal at Chinese ports are on the rise, while surging copper inventories signal a softening market. Here are five charts to consider in global commodities this week. Key Points
mintRaymond eyes 20-25% growth in exports
Raymond Ltd., which is into lifestyle and real estate among others businesses, is eying up to 25% growth in exports, according to chairman and managing director, Gautam Hari Singhania. Key Points
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Marriage as institution precedes state — SC's majority view on same-sex marriage
SC’s majority bench unanimously rejected central govt’s submission that queerness is an urban and elitist concept’. However, the court also ruled out a civil union for such couples. Key Points
ThePrintOsama bin Laden: Why one in five of Gen Z has positive view of Al Qaeda terrorist?
Among Gen Z members in the survey on Al Qaeda terrorist Osama Bin Laden, 8% said both the al-Qaeda leaders views and actions were good, while 23% said his views were good but his actions were bad. Know about the opinion poll conducted after a letter of the terrorist went viral. Key Points
Economic TimesLatent view Q4 Results: Revenue Drops 3%, Profit Slumps 35%
Net profit of Latent view fell 34.81% sequentially to Rs 34.20 crore on the back of revenue that declined 2.95% to Rs 141.06 crore Key Points
BQ PrimeOdisha Police Constable Result 2023: Here is how you can check
Results for the post of constables(civil) - 2022 has been uploaded. Please click on the name of the district to view results in the exam notification panel, official website read. Key Points
Economic TimesNo red flag in market but expect low teens returns: Siddharth Srivastava
Siddharth Srivastava, ETF Products & Fund Manager at Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India), advises caution in microcap and smallcap categories due to high valuations. He expects market consolidation until earnings justify current valuations. From an investment horizon point of view, we believe that whosoever is investing in smallcaps, be it BR fund or any other fund, he or she should now look at at least a four to six-year horizon. Key Points
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Train passes by Ranpat Waterfall. Watch stunning view
The Ministry of Railways shared a stunning view of a train passing by Ranpat waterfall. Watch the video inside. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesA CES Cheat Sheet: 16 Gadgets to Put on Your Radar
“Smart” became “AI-powered,” but cool is still cool. Here are our favorite innovations from the show in Las Vegas. Key Points
mintWebb, Hubble join hands to find 14 bright objects, capture universe in full glow
Their goal was to search for objects varying in observed brightness over time, known as transients. They identified 14 such transients across the field of view. Key Points
India TodayA Bala on the most overrated and underrated sectors in the market now
“In terms of index outperformance and underperformance, there are huge deviations and it is coming on the back of the increased breadth and depth in the market, making for volatility. There will be some winners and losers but 12-15% return expectation should always remain as far as equities are concerned even going by historical standards.” Key Points
Economic TimesHere is a WhatsApp video call feature you definitely did not know about
WhatsApp constantly introduces new features, some of which may go unnoticed. A feature that allows you to trigger emojis during video calls using gestures was recently discovered. Key Points
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Here is a WhatsApp feature you definitely did not know about
WhatsApp constantly introduces new features, some of which may go unnoticed. A feature that allows you to trigger emojis during video calls using gestures was recently discovered. Key Points
India TodaySiddhartha Khemka on why Bajaj Finance saw a sell-off post results
Mumbai-based MOFSL's Siddhartha Khemka says he has a positive view on Bajaj Finance despite the recent sell-off in response to its in-line Q1 results. He said the addition of new products to its range of services should help the firm grow. Khemka also expects broad-based improvement in India's healthcare market, adding that the regulatory uncertainty which has hung over the sector has eased somewhat, with some pharma firms already reporting better numbers. Khemka says he prefers Sun Pharma rather than Cipla or other local pharma names. Key Points
Economic TimesIT stocks' rally overdone, says Jefferies; Infosys among 3 top picks
Jefferies has taken a 'Hold' view on Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL Technologies and LTI MIndTree while an 'Underperform' stance on Wipro and Tech Mahindra. Jefferies' estimates on the IT sector hinge upon the takeaways from its conversations with managements of seven domestic IT firms who have acknowledged that the demand uncertainty will linger, going forward. Key Points
Economic TimesMan watches IPL match on phone while sitting in stadium
Many people wish to watch IPL matches live in the stadium. However when one person had that chance, they chose to view the match on their phones. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesElon Musk plans to make likes, retweets, and reply buttons disappear from X
Elon Musk plans to make likes, retweets, and reply counts less visible on the social media platform X, which he acquired last year. The engagement buttons will be replaced with gestures. However, this change has not been well-received by Twitter users, who are concerned about the impact on gauging post popularity. Musk claims it will improve readability, but will still keep view counts visible. This move has left analysts puzzled, as his actions regarding the platform have been unpredictable. Key Points
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20-year-old man stabbed in public view in Northeast Delhi over personal enmity
A video of the incident showed Kasim being stabbed multiple times in full public view. A case of attempt to murder has been lodged. Key Points
The Indian ExpressEPFO: How to view EPF passbook using UMANG app
Employees can check their EPF passbook using the UMANG applications without having to head to the website of the Employee’s Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). UMANG application is available on Android and iOS. Key Points
The HinduTug of War! The disagreement between stock market and monetary policymakers
The US Fed started to increase rates in early 2022, taking and the total interest rate up by 450 bps. The current FED rate is 4.75%. Key Points
Economic TimesSupreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law allowing Jallikattu, says ‘will not disrupt view of legislature’
"We will not disrupt the view of the legislature and since legislature has taken a view that it is part of the cultural heritage of the state. In the preamble it is declared as a part of culture and heritage of TN," the bench ruled. Key Points
FinancialexpressAxis Bank Q2 earnings stable but headwinds to deposit growth remain. Should you buy?
Private lender Axis Bank posted 10% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its standalone net profit at Rs 5,863 crore in the July-September period, which is also higher than the ET NOW poll estimate of Rs 5,800 crore. Net interest income (NII) during the reporting quarter rose 19% YoY to Rs 12,314 crore, compared with Rs 10,360 crore in the same quarter last year. Key Points
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Manipur CM Biren says government has taken serious view of increasing incidents of clashes among villagers
Manipur Chief Minister, N. Biren who also holds the Home portfolio said that the government has taken a serious view of the increasing instances of clashes among some villagers, mostly in the hill districts over the “creation” of new revenue villages. Key Points
The HinduGoM on online gaming, casinos, horse racing broadly agrees on 28% GST; Goa differs
India's group of ministers has agreed on a 28% GST on online gaming, horse racing and casinos, but could not reach a consensus on the taxability of online games. Some states suggested a 18% tax on platform fees while others suggested a 28% tax on GGR or commission on all three supplies. The GST Council is expected to take a final view on the taxation rate and taxability of the three activities on July 11. Key Points
Economic TimesHow to view someone’s Instagram story anonymously? Here’s a step-by-by guide
Instagram comes with many features and lately, the two – Reels and Stories – have been in popular culture. At times, when you require assistance in how to view someones Instagram story anonymously. This will come handy. Key Points
Economic TimesSchools to remain closed in these states on Tuesday (July 11) due to rains
Rains lashed many parts north India today, causing landslides and flash floods in the region. NDRF's 15 teams are deployed in Punjab, 12 in Uttarakhand and 11 in Himachal Pradesh. Many state governments have announced school holiday for Tuesday (July 11). Key Points
Economic TimesElon Musk again allows users to view tweets even if they do not have a Twitter account
A couple of days back, Elon Musk had made it necessary for people to have a Twitter account in order to view tweets. However, after receiving backlash for the move, Twitter has quietly removed this requirement and anyone can now view tweets without the need of logging in. Key Points
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Is there tension between Oprah Winfrey and The Ladies on The View? Unraveling the rumors
Recent developments related to the promotion of the latest version of 'The Color Purple' have sparked speculations about a potential rift between Oprah Winfrey and The View. Let's explore the purported drama and analyze the details. Key Points
Economic TimesCapital formation, manufacturing & payments to benefit from past reforms: Santosh Kumar Singh
Santosh Kumar Singh says: “On a daily basis, I do not know what happened the day before and why the market corrected. But the view is simple; since there are so many areas where there is so much froth, that on some days we could see some big corrections happening in the Nifty.” Key Points
Economic TimesGlobal public opinion of India is positive, finds new Pew survey of 23 countries
Indians view US more positively than adults in most other surveyed countries, but a majority also support Putin. Surveyed countries include US, Israel, Italy, UK, South Korea. Key Points
ThePrintHemang Jani on 3 Adani group stocks that could be great election plays
Hemang Jani says there is no need to react in a knee-jerk manner. The correction is providing a great opportunity. advises The market correction presents opportunity for balanced investment in largecaps, midcaps, and smallcaps. Adani, Ambuja, ACC, IDFC First, PSU banks, BEML, Max Health, Apollo Hospitals, Lemon Tree, Indian Hotels are good buys. Key Points
Economic TimesSetback for Vedanta: SC says Sterlite Copper's Tuticorin plan to remain shut due to 'repeated violations'
The Supreme Court upheld the closure of Vedanta's Sterlite Copper Tuticorin plant, dismissing the appeal to reopen it. The court cited repeated violations justifying the closure and emphasized the need for clarity in specifying violations. The plant faced closure in 2018 following protests against pollution, leading to casualties. Vedanta's appeal to reopen was previously allowed under local-level monitoring committee supervision. Key Points
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8-10% correction likely in Nifty as well as broader markets: Amit Khurana
Amit Khurana, Head of Equities at Dolat Capital, expects a broader correction of up to double digits on the Nifty. PSU banks have been downgraded due to mean reversion in credit costs. Some pockets of the PSU universe, such as city gas distribution companies, still offer value. Shriram Finance is viewed positively. Key Points
Economic TimesJapan's Nikkei hits record high after Nvidia beat, rest of Asia muted
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average topped its all-time peak on Thursday, after unexpectedly strong revenue forecasts from U.S. chip designer Nvidia lifted Asian tech Key Points
ThePrintAmazon Republic Day Sale: Upto 52% discount on dash cams, our top 5 picks
Amazon Republic Day Sale: Discover road safety with the top 5 dash cams. From cutting-edge tech to user friendly features, grab yours before the sale ends. Key Points
mintHow much positivity in IT stocks is already priced in? Apurva Prasad answers
Apurva Prasad says s that the IT pack has experienced a positive movement in the last two months. However, he believes that a significant portion of the improved outlook is already priced into the market, with PE multiples increasing by 20-25%. Prasad emphasizes the importance of operational performance and highlights that many companies, including larger ones, have the potential for margin improvement. Key Points
Economic TimesContra view! Realty stocks deliver skyscraping returns in last 1 year. Time to get off the escalator?
I see that the stock prices leave no room for comfort because now the pricing is going beyond the common man's reach, analyst Sanjiv Bhasin told ET Now. He said this referring to the escalation in property prices notwithstanding a benign input cost. Key Points
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Technical Breakout Stocks: How to trade Alok Industries, Adani Ports and FDC on Thursday
Alok Industries has been a late bloomer, and it has taken almost the entire part of 2023 to bottom out and attempt a push higher, while the majority of stocks are on the other end of the spectrum. The stock has formed a rounding bottom pattern signalling the end of a prolonged downtrend, matured in late December 2023, but the breakout thereof has unfolded unfortunately at the most inopportune time, as the broader market is seen correcting from record peaks. Key Points
Economic TimesSec 144 imposed in Lucknow ahead of Christmas, New Year
Public gatherings in malls, bars, restaurants, and other places have been limited in view of Christmas and New Year, with Section 144 imposed in the city. The restrictions will be in place for 10 days, and action will be taken against violators. Key Points
Hindustan TimesTitan and Balrampur Chini are high conviction buys for Hemang Jani. Here’s why
“I would buy real estate stocks if there is a small correction of about 5%, 10%. These are all high beta stocks. Interest rates have not really gone down. I am a little surprised that even at higher interest rates, these kinds of numbers are being delivered. So I want to have some exposure. But purely from a momentum perspective, on a dip.” Key Points
Economic TimesNew island emerges as volcano erupts off Japan
Tokyo: An undersea volcano erupted off Japan three weeks ago, providing a rare view of the birth of a tiny new island, but experts say it may not last very long. Located about 1 km off the southern coast of Iwo Jima, which Japan calls Ioto, started its eruptions on October 21. By early November, it Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGovernment imposes minimum export price of USD 800 per tonne on onion till December 31
Onion prices have further risen to Rs 65-80 per kg in retail market of the national capital on lower supply. The government on Saturday imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 800 per tonne on onion exports till December 31 this year with a view to increase availability of the vegetable in the domestic market and contain prices. Key Points
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'Missing' for 2 months, China Defence Minister sacked
Foreign Minister was similarly removed earlier. China on Tuesday formally sacked Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing from public view for the past two months, from the Cabinet as well as his position as a state councillor, reported the state media. No replacement has been announced. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPaytm Payments Bank MD Surinder Chawla buys two duplexes in Mumbai’s Lower Parel
Surinder Chawla, the CEO of Paytm Payments Bank, has purchased two duplex apartments in Mumbai's Lower Parel area for a total of Rs 20 crore. The apartments are located on the 42nd and 43rd floors of a luxury residential tower and offer a sea view. Chawla will also have access to four car parking slots. The transactions were concluded in August and valued the apartments at over Rs 57,300 per sq ft. Key Points
Economic TimesApple's India map provider surges 104% in over 6 months as it rivals Google’s product
Shares of MapmyIndia, formally known as CE Info Systems Ltd., have risen about 104% from the end of March, adding around $675 million in market value on demand for its consumer-facing app Mappls. Some analysts and investors are betting on the companys domestic growth opportunity, while others view its price tag as a barrier. Key Points
Economic TimesDollar hits new high on upbeat data, yen teeters near intervention line
By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar held on to fresh highs on Tuesday, pushing the yen down closer to an intervention zone, after strong U.S. economic data bolstered the view that the Federal Key Points
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