Global technology stocks climbed sharply on Thursday after Nvidia reported stronger-than-expected earnings, restoring investor confidence in the AI sector and easing concerns that the recent boom may have been heading toward a bubble. Nvidia posted a 62% year-on-year revenue jump to $57.01 billion, beating forecasts and issuing upbeat guidance for the fourth quarter. The bullish … Read more
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that she stole $5 million in Covid-19 disaster relief funds and illegally funneled part of that money into her 2021 congressional campaign, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. According to the indictment filed in U.S. … Read more
Washington, D.C. — After weeks of uncertainty caused by a prolonged government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set to release the long-delayed September nonfarm payrolls report on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET. The release will mark the first official snapshot of U.S. labor conditions since early September, offering long-awaited insight for economists, … Read more
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (JP Power) has delivered a powerful rally on the Street, soaring over 29% across just two sessions as investor sentiment turned sharply positive. JP Power shares continued their upward climb on Thursday, jumping 12.26% to hit an intraday high of ₹22.80. This surge comes on the back of a strong previous … Read more
Global central banks continue to pour billions into gold, pushing the precious metal to record prices in 2025. A new visualization highlights how gold reserves are distributed worldwide—and which nations dominate global holdings. According to data compiled by BullionVault, the United States and major European economies together hold more than 60% of the world’s official … Read more
President Donald Trump’s outspoken defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has renewed debate over how dramatically U.S. human rights policy has changed under his leadership. By dismissing U.S. intelligence assessments that link the Saudi royal to the killing, Trump has signaled a clear departure from … Read more
GAZA CITY — At least 25 Palestinians were killed on Thursday after Israeli airstrikes hit multiple areas across the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials, in one of the deadliest flare-ups since the temporary truce began six weeks ago. Israel’s military said the strikes were launched in response to gunfire from Palestinian militants, who … Read more
In a development that has stirred sharp debate across diplomatic circles, reports suggest that American and Russian officials have drafted a 28-point peace framework that would require Ukraine to surrender portions of its territory and dramatically scale back its armed forces. The proposal, which has not been publicly released or officially confirmed by either government, … Read more
A major blow has hit the effort to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey, after a prosecutor aligned with former President Donald Trump admitted in court that the grand jury never reviewed or voted on the final version of the indictment. In federal criminal cases, grand jurors must formally vote to approve an indictment before … Read more
Harvard University has announced that former university president Lawrence H. Summers will step away from his teaching duties while the institution investigates his past connections to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Summers, who once served as U.S. Treasury Secretary and has been a prominent figure in global economic policy, previously faced scrutiny for his long-running … Read more
Nvidia reported a major jump in earnings for its latest quarter, posting a profit of $31.9 billion, up 65% from last year and 245% from two years ago. Revenue rose to $57 billion, beating Wall Street expectations. The chipmaker, now valued at over $5 trillion, controls about 90% of the market for AI processors. Its … Read more
Emphasising organic farming as a strong tool to fight climate change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is moving toward becoming the global centre for natural farming. Speaking at the inauguration of the three-day South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore—and while releasing ₹18,000 crore to 9 crore farmers under the 21st instalment … Read more
The Opposition Congress on Wednesday sharply criticised the group of “eminent personalities” who issued an open letter against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, calling them “BJP employment exchange applicants.” Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the signatories were behaving as though they were seeking positions from the BJP. “These eminent personalities seem more like … Read more
The Supreme Court will on Thursday (November 20) pronounce its advisory opinion on a Presidential Reference seeking clarity on whether courts can impose timelines on Governors and the President while dealing with Bills under Articles 200 and 201 of the Constitution. Under these Articles, a Governor may grant assent, withhold assent, return a Bill for … Read more
In a significant diplomatic development, Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr. Khalilur Rahman met India’s NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi on Wednesday, just two days after Dhaka formally requested the extradition of its ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death on charges of “crimes against humanity.” The meeting took place … Read more
U.S. retail giant Walmart is preparing to take a major step to tackle the rising problem of counterfeit products, online scams, and non-compliant listings on its marketplace. According to reports, the company is in advanced discussions to acquire Israeli-founded AI startup “R&A Data.” R&A Data, founded in 2022 by two former Israeli intelligence officers — … Read more
“Suhaana Safar – An Adventure into Awareness”“Awareness is the real power that purifies thoughts and beautifies life.” – Brahma Kumari Kavita Didi As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) Headquarters, Bilaspur organized a motivational discourse titled “Suhaana Safar – An Adventure into Awareness”. The session was delivered by Brahma Kumari … Read more
Global equities are likely to deliver a return of 7.1 per cent per annum in the next 10 years in local currency (7.7 per cent in US dollar terms), according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. India, it believes, is an outlier and could outperform – posting the best earnings per share (EPS) growth in the … Read more
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday announced that India has finalised its first structured contract to source liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States, marking what he described as “a historic first” for one of the world’s fastest-growing LPG markets. In a post on X, Puri said, “A … Read more
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day 2025, the Medical Department of SECL Headquarters organized a comprehensive health initiative that included a Sugar Detection Camp, an Awareness Programme, and a Pledge Ceremony aimed at promoting diabetes prevention, early detection, and healthy living among employees. The event was graced by Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director (Technical/Operations); … Read more
Fewer international students are applying to American colleges this year, suggesting that the White House’s efforts to limit foreign enrollment since President Donald Trump took office may be taking effect, Bloomberg reported. According to new data released on Thursday by the Common App, the largest college application platform in the US with more than 1,100 … Read more
The government on Friday notified rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, operationalising India’s first digital privacy law. The new rules give companies and other stakeholders up to 18 months to comply with the administrative guidelines under the Act. Consent managers have up to 12 months to register to act on behalf of … Read more
Adani Group said on Friday it will invest around Rs 1 trillion in various sectors of Andhra Pradesh over the next ten years, deepening its commitment in the state where it will partner with Google for an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam. “We have already invested around Rs 40,000 crore across ports, logistics, cement, … Read more
Bihar Election Result 2025 LIVE: Counting in Bihar is progressing fast, and the latest trends from the Election Commission of India show the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is moving towards securing a landslide victory. The Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party are leading in a majority of seats across different regions, with support … Read more
