 "ICICI Securities Delisting Sparks Controversy Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Shareholder Outcry")
ICICI Bank’s plan to acquire its subsidiary, ICICI Securities, has sparked controversy among shareholders and drawn scrutiny from India’s Market regulator, SEBI. Discontent stems from the waiver of SEBI’s rules about compensating minority investors during the delisting process. A recent class-action suit alleges that the merger terms favor the bank and could cause significant losses ...
 "Tragedy in Kamchatka: Helicopter Crash Claims 22 Lives Near Volcano")
A tragic helicopter crash in Russia’s Far East resulted in the loss of all 22 people on board, according to the Emergencies Ministry. The Mi-8 helicopter took off from the Vachkazhets volcano area, aimed for the village of Nikolaevka, when it went down on Saturday. By Sunday evening, 17 bodies had been recovered as search ...
 "Trains Grounded as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Battle Devastating Floods")
Heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has led the South Central Railway to cancel 21 trains and divert 10 others due to waterlogging on the tracks. Damage has been reported on the railway line between Kesamudram and Mahabubabad, prompting these changes. Passengers affected by the cancellations were transported by road to Kazipet Junction. The ...
 "Australia’s Bitcoin ATM Surge: Growth Amid Controversy and Criminal Concerns")
Australia is witnessing a rapid rise in Bitcoin ATMs, making it the fastest-growing Market for crypto kiosks globally. With nearly 1,200 machines installed, up from just 73 two years ago, the expansion continues as companies like Bitcoin Depot prepare to deploy more kiosks. These ATMs allow users to exchange cash for cryptocurrency or receive cash ...
 "Gaza’s First Polio Case in 25 Years Sparks Urgent Vaccination Campaign")
Gaza has reported its first polio case in 25 years, affecting a 10-month-old boy who is now paralyzed in one leg. In response, Palestinian health authorities, alongside United Nations agencies, have launched a large vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing around 640,000 children. Despite ongoing violence and logistical challenges, efforts will focus on central Gaza before ...
 "Big Tech Titans Eye OpenAI’s 0 Billion Funding Opportunity Amid AI Arms Race")
OpenAI is attracting significant interest in its latest funding round from the top three tech companies: Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft. This round aims to value the artificial intelligence startup at over $100 billion, with Nvidia considering a $100 million investment and Thrive Capital leading with around $1 billion. Microsoft is already OpenAI’s largest backer with ...
 "Empowering Voices: Government’s Bold Steps for LGBTQI+ Rights and Inclusivity")
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is gathering feedback from the public and stakeholders to enhance policies for the LGBTQI+ community. Following a Supreme Court ruling in October 2023, the government formed a high-level committee to clarify the rights and benefits for queer individuals. This committee has addressed important issues, such as access to ...
 "Prakash Kacholia: Small and Midcaps Hold Key to Market Resurgence")
Prakash Kacholia, the managing director of Emkay Global Financial Services, recently shared his insights on Market trends in an interview. He notes that while markets have been struggling, there is potential for growth in the small and midcap (SMID) sectors, where earnings are improving and there are still good investment opportunities. However, he warns that ...
 "Opposition Rallies for Change as Shivaji’s Legacy Sparks Political Turmoil")
NCP president Sharad Pawar has declared that the opposition will vigorously work to remove the current Mahayuti government in Maharashtra within the next two months. Speaking to party workers in Mumbai, he criticized the government for the recent collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji in Sindhudurg, suggesting that those in power lack respect for ...
 "Gunfire and Bombs Shatter Peace in Manipur: Tragic Attack Claims Lives")
In a tragic incident in Manipur’s Imphal West district, two individuals, including a 31-year-old woman named Ngangbam Surbala Devi, were killed in a gun-and-bomb attack by suspected militants. Nine others were injured, with five suffering bullet wounds and others facing splinter injuries from explosions. The attack, which involved indiscriminate firing from hilltops at the nearby ...
