Stocks in news: Delta Corp, IRCTC, Polycab India, Shyam Metalics, M&M
The union government has nominated Sanjay Kumar Jain for additional charge as IRCTC CMD. Accordingly, Seema Kumar relinquished additional charge for the post of IRCTC CMD. Key Points
Economic TimesHalf an acre of land in US to blender & mini-truck, a look at quirky prizes cricketers get
This month, West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford received land in the US for his performance at the 2023 Global T20 Canada cricket tournament. Here are some of them. Key Points
ThePrintPhoto of gun pointed at him WhatsApped to Samajwadi Party's Maharashtra chief
Samajwadi Party Maharashtra unit chief Abu Azmi has received a death threat on his phone. The Mumbai Police is probing the matter. Key Points
India TodayMandi-Kullu highway opens after 20 hours; Other Himachal's roads still blocked
Himachal Pradesh roads remain blocked due to landslides, causing hundreds of tourists to be stuck in traffic. Flash flood alerts have been issued for several areas. Key Points
mintCovid-19 cases rise in India: Existing vaccines protect against JN.1 sub-variant? What expert says
New covid variant JN.1, a variant of interest, has been classified by the World Health Organization. Vaccines may not completely block JN.1 infections, but they can reduce the likelihood of severe illness and hospitalisation Key Points
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Fraud Alert! ‘Buy one thali, get one free’ offer can be a trap. Read here
Cyber frauds: The victim visited the site on November 27, 2022, and made a call on the given number to make an inquiry about the deal. However, she did not get any response but received a callback. Key Points
mintMumbai woman orders Rs 300 lipstick online, loses Rs 1 lakh during delivery
A Mumbai woman lost Rs 1 lakh in an online scam while ordering a Rs 300 lipstick from an e-commerce portal. The scammers posed as customer service representatives, tricked her into downloading a malicious app, and siphoned off the money. Key Points
India TodayAll schools, colleges in Mumbai to be shut on Thursday as IMD issues red alert
All schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed on Thursday due to the forecast of heavy rainfall. The BMC has upgraded the alert to 'red'. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesAurangzeb controversy: Hoardings of Uddhav Thackeray and Prakash Ambedkar with Aurangzeb emerge in Mumbai
“No complaints have been received so far. Police will register an official FIR against unknown people if law and order is disturbed,” an officer said. Key Points
FinancialexpressStocks in news: PNB, Tata Steel, Aarti Drugs, Swan Energy
Tata Steel received a notice from Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board, imposing an environmental damage compensation of Rs 6.75 lakh. Key Points
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The changing pattern of monsoon—Heavy rainfall events on the rise
The most awaited weather phenomenon in the country—Southwest Monsoon—is changing pattern and how. Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju today told the Parliament that “cold desert” Ladakh received 64 per cent more rains last year. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaScam alert: Scammers pretending to be Delhi police and asking for bank, Aadhaar card details
Scammers are calling users pretending to be officials from Delhi police. They may ask you for personal details or to click on fishy links. Users must not share personal details with unknown callers. Key Points
India TodayDPS Mathura Road receives another hoax bomb threat, second such incident in a month
The email was received at 6.17 pm on Thursday, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Rajesh Deo said. Key Points
FinancialexpressDelhi woman loses Rs 60,000 while booking appointment for doctor online
Tabasassum Qureshi was searching for a doctor's number to book an appointment online but ended up losing Rs 61,900 to scammers. Here’s what happened. Key Points
India Today74th ACE Eddie Awards: The full list. 'Oppenheimer', 'The Holdovers' among winners
Jennifer Lame- edited 'Oppenheimer' won many laurels at SAG Awards, PGA, DGA, for director Christopher Nolan, BAFTA, and more. It received an award at the 74th ACE Eddie Awards on Sunday. Know in detail. Key Points
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Over 15 million Americans got updated COVID vaccines so far
Over 15 million people in the United States, around 4.5% of the population, had received the updated COVID-19 shots by Oct. 27, a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) spokesperson said on Wednesday, lagging behind last year's vaccinations. Key Points
ReutersDay after FIRs over sexual harassment charges, WFI chief garlanded with flowers in UP's Gonda
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh was garlanded with flowers in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda. This comes against the backdrop of protesting wrestlers in Delhi and FIRs lodged against him over sexual harassment allegations by women grapplers. Key Points
India TodaySCMS Pune sets new placement records with highest package of Rs 8.65 LPA
Packages of Rs 8.65 LPA were received by the highest 10% of the batch, while the top 25% received packages of Rs 7.79 LPA. Placements were carried out in a range of industries, such as banking, finance, consulting, analytics, e-commerce, and marketing. Key Points
FinancialexpressIn a first, NMMC to publish draft development plan
NMMC had received more than 18,500 suggestions and objections till October 31, 2022. The hearing process will commence on March 14 and notices will be served from this week. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesAgniveer's father says received Rs 98 lakh from Army, wants martyr status for son
Speaking to India Today TV, the father of Agniveer Ajay Kumar admitted that he has received Rs 98 lakh as compensation from the Army. This comes a day after he claimed in a video, which was shared by Rahul Gandhi, that he hadn't received any compensation. Key Points
India TodayIndia's aviation safety, security regulators impose penalties worth Rs 2.7 cr on airlines, airport
New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Mumbai Airport faced a Rs 30 lakh fine from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), while IndiGo Airlines received a Rs 1.20 crore fine from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) related to the viral video showing passengers sitting and eating on the airport tarmac. The aviation […] Key Points
ThePrintWoman claims she got baked potato as Christmas bonus, says it is taxable
“My work is doing a potato bar as our Christmas bonus. I'm literally getting a hospital potato as a bonus," a woman wrote on X. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesInfra financier NaBFID raises ₹10,000 crore in maiden bond issue
The infrastructure financier said it received bids of ₹23,629.5 crore and the bonds were oversubscribed by about 4.7 times, as against the base issue of ₹5,000 crore Key Points
mintThese smartphones received a price cut. Check the list
Several mid-range Android phones from Chinese manufacturers, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Motorola, have recently received price cuts. Below is a list of five smartphones from these companies that have become more affordable. Key Points
mintCentre has received proposal from Maharashtra government for renaming of Mumbai Central Terminus
Maharashtra government proposed to rename Mumbai Central Terminus to Nana Shankarsheth Mumbai Central Terminus. The central government has received the proposal but has not taken any decision yet. The Home Ministry said that consent will be given after taking no-objections from the Department of Posts, Ministry of Railways and Survey of India. Key Points
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Strong winds, rain damage crops in Ambala
As of 8.30 am, data from India Meteorological Department, Chandigarh, recorded that Ambala received 7.3 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, highest in the state Key Points
Hindustan TimesMan uses ChatGTP to challenge airport car fine. Here's what happened next
The fine was reduced from £100 to £15, which was the original amount. "It's insane how it writes like a human. I didn't have to look at it and think 'that sounds like a robot, I need to change some of it', it was so conversational," Bosley said. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAfter deficit from Jan-March, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh receive excess rain in April
Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh collectively received 113 mm of average precipitation in April against a normal of 99.5 mm – registering an increase of 13%. Key Points
Hindustan TimesTirupati Iskcon temple gets bomb threat 3 days after hoax mails sent to hotels
Iskcon temple in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati received a bomb threat on October 27, following which as search operation was launched. But, no explosives were found in the temple premises. Key Points
India TodayMan tries to get ₹45,000 from woman in UPI scam bid, she foils his plan
An X user shared a thread explaining how a scammer was trying to get ₹45,000 from her. She posted her story to alert others. | Trending Key Points
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WhatsApp bans 7.2 million Indian accounts in November 2023: Here's why
WhatsApp banned 7,196,000 accounts in India between November 1 and November 30, 2023, with 1,954,000 accounts being proactively banned. The report also emphasizes the company's focus on abuse prevention and provides insights into user grievances and corresponding actions taken. Key Points
mintKarnataka Raj Bhavan receives hoax bomb threat call, probe on
Karnataka Raj Bhavan received a hoax bomb threat call on Monday night. Police have initiated a probe in the matter. Key Points
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