Helldivers 2 major Orders: This is what we know so far
Learn how to unlock rewards for completing major Orders in Helldivers 2. After completing a major Order, players are eligible for rewards, but they must wait for Super Earth to activate them. Key Points
Economic TimesHe saw rise and fall of Rajiv Gandhi to long years of Sonia: 'Major saheb' for whom ‘Congress interest’ was supreme
Major (Retd) Ved Prakash, 85, had his birthday on June 3 when death knocked. A barrage of condolences followed. He saw rise and fall of Rajiv Gandhi, coming and going of P V Narasimha Rao, whims and fancies of Sitaram Kesri and long years of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul and Mallikarjun Kharge. Key Points
India TodayPGL Counter-Strike 2 major Copenhagen 2024: Here’s all you need to know
Counter-Strike 2 is coming soon and this has filled fans with utter excitement. We have brought every information associated with it. Read more to learn more. Key Points
Economic TimesTop 10 Fastest Growing major Economies In The World 2024: India Beats US, China In This Ranking! Check List
Top 10 fastest growing major economies 2024: Which are the top 10 fastest growing major economies in the world? This is one ranking in which India beats the United States of America and China! For the purpose of arriving at the list of the fastest growing major economies for 2024, EY has short-listed the world’s top 25 largest economies in the world by nominal GDP size. These economies have then been ranked in terms of the highest GDP growth rate for 2024 as projected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest World Economic Outlook. We take a look at the top 10 fastest growing major economies in the world for 2024: (AI image) Key Points
Times Of IndiaFoxconn's July sales drop 1.23% y/y, Q3 outlook better
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker and a major supplier for Apple, said on Saturday revenue in July fell 1.23% year-on-year but forecast a business rebound for the third quarter. Key Points
Reuters
Sensex, Nifty close with gains in highly volatile trade
Infosys, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Hindustan Unilever and Titan were the major laggards. In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong ended lower. Key Points
FinancialexpressOil stabilises as investors watch for Red Sea developments
International Business News: Oil prices stabilised as major shippers resumed passage through the Red Sea despite attacks and Middle East tensions. Brent crude futures down at $80. Key Points
Times Of IndiaGovt extends export ban on de-oiled rice bran till March 2024
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) The government has extended the export ban on de-oiled rice bran, a major ingredient in preparation of cattle and poultry feed, till March 31 next year, according to a notification. It was first banned in July this year. “Export prohibition of de-oiled rice bran is extended till March 31, 2024,” […] Key Points
ThePrintForget Vedanta, look at rest of the metal pack: Daljeet Singh Kohli
Daljeet Singh Kohli, Head of Strategy & Research at Vasuki India Fund, advises retail investors to refrain from buying or staying in Vedanta due to its demerger exercise, which he believes is primarily a debt management exercise rather than value unlocking. He suggests that it may take 12 to 15 months for any major benefit to be realized, making it a long-term investment. However, Kohli remains positive on the metal pack and recommends exploring other options within the sector. He also expresses positivity towards PSU banks. Key Points
Economic TimesArmy Major, wife arrested in Assam for torturing, scalding minor house help
The Army personnel has been identified as major Shailendra Yadav and is currently posted in Himachal Pradesh’s Palampur. He married Kimmy Ralson of Haflong two years ago when he was posted in Dima Hasao. Key Points
India Today
Mortal remains of American army officer who died in India 58 years ago returned home
Major General Pickett died in Darjeeling in 1965 when he was in India as part of a world tour. Though there was continuous coordination between the US and Indian administrations, it took 58 years for his mortal remains to reach home in the US. Key Points
India TodayAdani Ports and SEZ closes FY23 with 9% growth
New Delhi: Billionaire Gautam Adani’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Wednesday reported 9% growth in cargo handling at seaports it operates for fiscal year ended March 31. At 339 million tonne, this is the largest port cargo ever, APSEZ said in a statement. The firm handl Key Points
The Tribune IndiaEsports event calendar 2023: Here’s the list of all upcoming major tournaments
As we enter the latter half of 2023, the esports scene is brimming with major tournaments scheduled throughout the remaining months of the year. Here is an extensive compilation of the most prominent tournaments to keep an eye on in the upcoming months. Key Points
Economic TimesKarnataka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps Finance, Shivakumar gets Irrigation, Bengaluru development
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has allocated portfolios to ministers in his Cabinet, keeping the Finance department with himself while assigning the Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development departments to his deputy D. K. Shivakumar. Key Points
The HinduAhead of Q4 results, Infosys, RIL, HDFC were top additions by mutual funds
Key additions to the portfolio included Gujarat Fluorochemicals, GAIL (India) and State Bank of India. Their major reductions were HDFCBank, Navin Fluoro International and Container Corporation. Key Points
Economic Times
Sony-Zee merger: major shareholders to decide Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka’s reappointment, says Ranin
The fate of Zee's Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka will be decided by major shareholders, who will present their point of view to SEBI. If serious charges against them are not proven, they could be reappointed if major shareholders support them. The Zee-Sony merger has been approved by the NCLT and is expected to complete in three to four months. The SEBI chairperson may hear Chandra and Goenka's replies in their case, but it is difficult to predict the outcome. Key Points
Economic TimesRBI likely to hold rates steady until at least July: Poll
India's economy grew a stellar 8.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, the fastest among major economies. Inflation, which is still close to the upper band of the central bank's 2%-6% target, does not hint at an imminent rate cut. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt to expedite inspection of crisis-hit Byju’s accounts
Prompted by fresh troubles hitting the edtech major BYJU’S, the Corporate Affairs Ministry said it has asked its field officers to expedite and... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPromoter sells 1.8% stake in Vedanta via open market for over Rs 1,700 crore
The promoter entity sold 6,55,18,600 shares of the mining major at Rs 265.14 a share, bulk deals data showed. On Thursday, shares of Vedanta ended 4% down on the BSE at Rs 268. The sale happened at a discount of more than 5% to the previous close. Key Points
Economic TimesEnforcement Directorate conducts searches on India Cement premises in Chennai
Shares of Chennai-based cement sector major were trading at Rs 239.40, down by 8.40 per cent, at 10.50 AM. Key Points
Business Today
Aquaconnect raises $4 million in pre-Series B
India Business News: Aquaconnect, a full-stack aquaculture platform with embedded fintech capabilities, has raised $4 million in pre-Series B funding round led by S2G Ventures. The company plans to use the capital to scale its operations and expand its coverage in major aquaculture production states in India. Aquaconnect leverages satellite remote sensing and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency in the fish and shrimp farming industry. The funding will also help Aquaconnect double its 'Aqua Partners' network and enhance its product portfolio with farmer-focused innovations and formal credit services. Key Points
Times Of IndiaPlay on faster economic growth; 5 logistics companies with an upside potential of upto 24%
There are many facts about the logistics industry which might surprise many. Just to mention a few, a metal major has such a large fleet of owned trucks that the unit itself can be listed as a separate company and probably would figure in top 5 logistic companies. Second, in logistics, the major share is with the unorganized sector. Third right from a company which restructured its operations by selling some parts of business and then taking over another company to get into micro delivery space. To a company which increased its fleet size dramatically in the post covid era to cater to increased economic activity for auto and metal space. The whole logistics sector has seen a major shake up in the last few years. Key Points
Economic TimesPC Games 2023: Warhammer 40,000 and other video games coming to PC in Dec. Check full list here
PC players have a few major December titles, even if the releases will slow down considerably in the second half of the month. SteamWorld Build is an ambitious project in the eclectic franchise, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a massive open-world game and arguably Ubisoft's marquee release of 2023. Key Points
Economic TimesGoldman Sachs is cautious on ‘expensive’ India stocks before elections
Having climbed more than 15% from a March low, Indias NSE Nifty 50 Index is trading at 18.2 times its one-year forward earnings, making it the most expensive national benchmark among major Asian markets, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The Nifty Midcap 100 Index has risen 37% in the period. Key Points
Economic TimesFocus of rain-battered North India shifts to relief, rescue
The Indian Meteorological Department has warned that Shimla, Sirmaur and Kinnaur districts of Himachal may experience moderate-to-high flash floods in the next few days. According to state authorities, 31 people have been killed in three days in landslides and floods, which blocked nearly 1,300 roads and damaged 40 major bridges. Key Points
Economic Times
The UN needs structural reform to establish its relevance again
The United Nations' growing irrelevance is due to its political structure, which reflects the balance of power from 1945, and until this is fixed, the UN cannot reverse its course of increasing ineffectiveness. The UN system is attempting endogenous change, but it is highly likely that it will fail in these areas even if world leaders approve of the agenda. India must invest in creating alternative platforms for global governance, and if the G20 can become the nucleus of a new global high table over the next decade, we might not have to be overly concerned over the UN?s fate. Key Points
mintTruckers may get clean energy sops
Major ports come under the administrative control of the shipping ministry, while the remaining ports (called non-major) come under the state governments and their maritime boards. Key interventions include prompting use of renewable energy, reducing air emissions, optimising water usage, improving solid waste management and lowering carbon emission per tonne of cargo handled by 30% by 2030, and 70% by 2047, the official quoted above said. Key Points
Economic TimesAre you planning to buy a foldable smartphone? Get the basics right
With the planned entry of the likes of Chinese smartphone brands such as Oppo and Tecno, and US major Google, in this segment, Samsungs stronghold of the market is under threat. But this only spells good news for consumers who will have more choice. Key Points
Economic TimesAjay Devgn recalls Amitabh Bachchan jumping from third floor, injuring himself
Ajay Devgn talked about how Amitabh Bachchan injured himself while filming for major Saab. The senior actor jumped from a height of 30 feet. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia's water usage for per tonne crop production 2-3 times more than developed nations: Niti Aayog's Rame
Professor Ramesh Chand, a member of Niti Aayog, highlighted India's excessive water usage in agriculture compared to other nations and called for promoting sustainable practices. He emphasized the need for state governments to promote crop cultivation based on local conditions. Paddy and sugarcane, major crops in India, are particularly water-intensive. The country has three cropping seasons, with Rabi crops relying on irrigation. Despite significant investments in irrigation projects, the area under irrigation remained stagnant until 2015. Singh, the Agriculture Commissioner, discussed exploring methods to increase irrigation area using the same water amount, collaborating with the Jal Shakti ministry. Key Points
Economic Times
Gift Nifty up 40 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
We expect markets to be in a range with a positive bias and end the year on a positive note. While there is a lack of significant triggers and in the absence of any major events due holiday season. Stock-specific movement and series of new listings would keep the investors in action, said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal. Key Points
Economic TimesGIFT Nifty down 15 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
As far as the index is concerned, Nifty 50 is seen trading largely rangebound until it decisively crosses 19850 points, which is a major hurdle zone. On Friday, the 50-stock index ended 0.2% down at 19731.80 points. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon CEO evaluates budgets for major shows, including Citadel, amid disappointing performance and potential layoffs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has requested a budget analysis for major shows, including the underperforming series Citadel, which failed to captivate viewers as expected. The show, starring Priyanka Chopra, received mixed reviews and did not make an impact on Nielsen's top 10 list. Key Points
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