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Refresh- iPhone 13 to be available at an ‘unbelievable price’ during Amazon Great Indian Festival
Amazon has announced that the Apple iPhone 13 will be available for under Rs 40,000 during its Great Indian Festival sale. This represents a discount of Rs 20,000 from the original price. Customers using SBI Bank Debit and Credit cards can avail an additional discount of up to Rs 1,500.
- Dutch competition regulator rejects Apple's objections against fines
The ACM said Apple had by now complied with most of its demands to open its App Store to alternative forms of payment for dating apps in the Netherlands, but had not met an undisclosed third element of the conditions related to the fines.
- Two multibagger stocks to trade ex-split this week. Do you own any?
Focus Lighting has earlier approved to split its shares in the proportion of 1:5, which means, for every one share investors hold, it will be subdivided into five shares. Meanwhile, Surya Roshni had earlier announced a stock split in the ratio of 1:2. This means, for every one share investors hold, it will be divided into two shares.
- Heavy rains continue across Kerala; IMD issues yellow alert in three districts
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said in the last 24 hours, the most affected places were in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Kozhikode districts. It said on Sunday, two camps each were opened at Alappuzha and Kotayam districts.
- Nobel Prize season begins: Here's everything you need to know about it
The Nobel Prize season has begun in Scandinavia, with the Nobel committees in Stockholm and Oslo preparing to announce the recipients of the prestigious annual awards. The prizes in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature, peace, and economics will be disclosed over the next few weeks. The Nobel Prizes were established by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish businessman and chemist known for inventing dynamite. The peace prize is awarded in Norway, while the other prizes are bestowed in Sweden.
- French software company Planisware IPO aims for 1.11-1.25 billion euro valuation
The group said 15.1 million shares will be sold, priced between 16 and 18 euros each, and it hoped to raise 241 million euros ($254.52 million) from the share sale.
- Nobel Prize announcements are getting underway with the unveiling of the medicine prize
The Nobel Prize announcements have begun, with the winner of the medicine award being unveiled. Last year's winner, Svante Paabo, made discoveries in human evolution that provided insights into our immune system and its vulnerability to severe COVID-19. The physics, chemistry, and literature prizes will be announced on subsequent days, with the peace prize being announced on Friday and the economics award on October 9.
- EV adaptability to decide winner: 5 auto ancillary stocks with upside potential of up to 24%
Few weeks back an auto ancillary major announced the opening of two plants for Electric Vehicle space only. Probably this is just the beginning, more auto ancillary companies, some of which have been readjusting their business model toward EV space, would be announcing it sooner than later. We take a look at companies where analysts are projecting further upside in the next 12 months. The list is based on upside estimated by the analysts, with the highest potential stock coming on the top of the list.
- BPCL offers first gasoil cargo in over a year
According to three industry insiders, BPCL has recently put up its initial spot gasoil shipment for sale through a sales tender in over a year. BPCL aims to sell a minimum of 40,000 metric tons of gasoil with a 10ppm sulphur content, which is scheduled to be loaded on October 26-27 from Kochi. The tender will be open for submissions until October 3, with the sale being finalized on the same day.
- China's military unveils animated tale of two elves and a historic scroll for Taiwan's reunification
The Chinese military released an animated film on National Day showcasing the reunification of two pieces of an ancient painting, symbolizing its commitment to incorporating Taiwan into its territory. The film, titled "Dreams Come True on Fuchun River," features two elves representing the torn pieces of the painting. Although China is seeking economic integration with Taiwan, the possibility of reunification through force remains a threat.
- Another Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist killed in mysterious shooting in Karachi, Pakistan
Unidentified gunmen in Pakistan have killed another key Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, Mufti Qaiser Farooq, in a targeted attack in Karachi. The motive behind the assassination remains undisclosed, but sources suggest that internal strife within the group may be responsible. The attackers' familiarity with the area suggests insider involvement. This incident follows a series of killings of religious clerics associated with terrorist organizations.
- Citi expects Brent to plunge to low $70s next year
Chief executive officers of Shell Plc, TotalEnergies SE and Occidental Petroleum Corp., among others, will later Monday discuss plans for the energy transition. UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei and OPEC Secretary-General Haitham al-Ghais are also scheduled to speak.
- Google, HP tie up to manufacture Chromebook laptops in India
The devices will be manufactured at the Flex Facility near Chennai, where HP has been producing a range of laptops and desktops since August 2020, HP said in a statement.
- Sutirtha-Ayhika pair settles for historic bronze in Asian Games table tennis
The Indians needed to sustain the attack in the last game but were not able to do so. In fact, the North Koreans went on a counter-offensive to take a 6-1 lead. The spirited Indian pair had no answer to that and their fate was sealed when Sutirtha netted a forehand.
- Bitcoin advances to 6-week high as new quarter sees inflows
“There appears to have been significant buying flows, possibly driven by the start of a new accounting quarter, and the resulting moves were exacerbated by scarce week-end liquidity,” said Caroline Mauron, co-founder of digital-asset derivatives liquidity provider OrBit Markets in Singapore.
- October 2023: A month of celestial wonders for stargazers in the US
October is set to be an exciting month for skywatchers, with a lineup of astronomical events that will captivate audiences each weekend. The Draconids meteor shower will peak on October 8, with the potential for occasional meteor storms. On October 14, a unique "ring of fire" eclipse will occur, visible in a narrow stretch from southern Oregon to southern Texas. The Orionids meteor shower will follow on October 20-21, with approximately 20 shooting stars per hour.
- Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan business confidence rises and US shutdown is averted
Oil prices gained and US futures were higher as the threat of a US federal government shutdown receded after Congress approved a temporary funding bill late Saturday to keep federal agencies open until November 17.
- Quordle, October 2: Clues, solutions to the four-fold puzzle
Today’s Quordle puzzle is an easy one. Here are some hints and the right answers below to keep up your winning streak.
- Coal India production rises 12.6 pc in Sep
State-owned CIL's output in the April-September period increased by 11.3 per cent to 332.9 MT against 299 MT a year ago. The offtake of the Maharatna firm in the April-September period also went up by 8.6 per cent to 360.7 MT against 332 MT in the year-ago period.
- IAF personnel attend special screening of "Sholay" at The Himalayan Film Festival
More than 55 Indian Armed Forces personnel were honored guests at a screening of the classic Hindi film "Sholay" during The Himalayan Film Festival. The event was attended by security personnel from the CISF unit at KIBR Airport Leh and the Indian Air Force. The audience sang along to the film's melodies and captured their favorite actors' dialogues for social media. The festival, organized by the Department of Information and Public Relations, aims to be a memorable event for all involved.
- UPI crosses 10 billion transactions in September for second straight month
In terms of the total value of funds settled, UPI recorded Rs 15.80 lakh crore in September, slightly more than the Rs 15.76 lakh crore recorded in August.
- Bollywood shines at Paris Fashion Week: Aishwarya Rai shimmers in gold, Big B’s granddaughter Navya steals the show in red
Rai unleashed her inner bling queen with a shimmering gold-brown cape gown. Nanda was seen sporting a simple off-shoulder little red dress at the Paris Fashion Week.
- Wordle #835: Clues, answer to crack "word of the day" for October 2
Wordle is out with yet another interesting puzzle, keep scrolling to find all the hints and answer to solve today's puzzle for October 2.
- Rajasthan: PM Modi unveils projects worth Rs 7,000 cr in Chittorgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled various development projects including Mehsana-Bhatinda-Gurdaspur Gas Pipeline, an LPG Plant, additional storage at Ajmer Bottling Plant, a 4-lane road on NH-12, the widening of a Railway Over Bridge, and railway projects involving the doubling of the Chittorgarh-Neemuch Railway line and the Kota-Chittorgarh Electrified Railway line worth Rs 7,000 cr
- India make quarters in all six team events
The compound men's team is pitted against lower-ranked Bhutan in the quarters and will likely face the third seeded Chinese Taipei in the semifinals. The top-seeded Indian women's compound team of Jyothi, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur, who got a bye into the quarters, will open its campaign against ninth-seeded Hong Kong, who ousted Bangladesh 225-218.
- How AI is changing the pharmaceutical industry in India
Artificial intelligence (AI) can uncover new insights and enhance the effectiveness of product sales by analyzing vast amounts of healthcare data. However, the adoption of AI in medical sales and healthcare professionals in India still has room for improvement, with only a small fraction of companies advanced in AI implementation. AI can empower sales representatives by providing valuable recommendations and handling customization of interactions with healthcare professionals.
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 33%
Even at the time of volatility movement with slightly more bearish bias which the nifty and broader market has witnessed in the last four weeks, some stocks have witnessed consistent improvement in their scores, which makes it worth looking at them. The stocks from sectors like power distribution, tech based marketplace, have come to the list. But this time there is a difference, a number of these stocks where the score has improved the recommendation has stayed as “ hold”. So, there is an element of caution which seems to have come into broader analyst recommendations.
- Hyderabad's new solar-covered cycle track illuminates the city and people's wallets
Hyderabad has officially inaugurated a 23-kilometer cycle track along the Outer Ring Road, known as the Healthway Cycling Track. The track is divided into two sections and will be accessible 24/7. It features 16,000 solar panels on its roof, making it India's first solar-covered cycle track. The panels have the potential to generate 16 megawatts of electricity, equivalent to powering 32,000 streetlights or illuminating 800 kilometers of city streets.
- TVS Motor sales rise 6 pc in Sep
TVS Motor Company announced that its total sales in September rose by 6 percent compared to the same month last year, reaching 402,553 units. The company also stated that their overall two-wheeler sales for the previous month increased by 7 percent year-on-year, totaling 386,955 units, compared to 361,729 units in September 2022.
- Who is Maldives' new president, Mohamed Muizzu, and how could his win pose challenges for India?
Muizzu, supported by former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen, who has close ties with China, accuses Solih of compromising the country's independence. Concerns arise about the future of India's defense and security partnership with the Maldives, as Muizzu has shown willingness to take a stance similar to Yameen in requesting the removal of Indian navy helicopters and personnel.
- The ultimate guide for NRIs and Indian residents for opening a joint account in India
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can now open joint bank accounts with Indian residents, thanks to regulatory changes made by the Reserve Bank of India in 2011. This allows NRIs to provide financial support to their families in India more easily. NRIs can only hold resident savings accounts as joint holders with Indian residents, and cannot be single holders of the resident account.
- A new Digital Nomad visa will allow you to live rent-free on an Italian island
The village of Ollolai in Sardinia has launched a program called 'Work from Ollolai' to attract remote workers. The scheme offers experienced professionals the opportunity to work in Ollolai rent-free, with applicants only needing to pay €1. In return, the community asks that participants share their knowledge with the local community.
- Top Nifty50 stocks analysts suggest buying this week
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive research report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks - earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum to generate standardized scores. Simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score.
- Indian Army chief to bolster defense ties with Tanzania amid China's African inroads
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande is set to visit Tanzania to strengthen military ties with the African nation. The visit aims to enhance bilateral defence collaboration and will include meetings with high-ranking officials, including the Tanzanian Defence Minister and Chief of Defence Forces. General Pande will address the National Defence College and interact with the Command and Staff College, promoting educational and operational cooperation.
- Fight those elements who glorify ideas, actions of Godse: Jairam Ramesh on Gandhi Jayanti
Earlier today, Congress national president and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Gandhi at Rajghat. Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar town of Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi or Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi adopted a non-violent resistance and was at the forefront of the freedom struggle against colonial British rule.
- Crypto exchange Coinbase obtains Monetary Authority Of Singapore licence
The licence, granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), will allow the largest U.S. crypto exchange to offer digital payment token services to individuals and institutions in Singapore.
- Chart Check: 50% rally from March lows; This smallcap textile stock could hit fresh 52-week highs in next 3-4 weeks
“Filatex India Limited, a small cap company engaged in manufacturing and trading of synthetic yarn and related fabrics falls under ‘Other textile Industry’. The stock has moved by significant volumes in the past few days indicating the investor’s interest,” Madhu Bansal, Research Head, The Finberg, said.
- Asia rice: Some buyers for cheaper India offers, trade muted in other hubs
Despite improved demand coming in from Asia and Africa, prices for India's 5% broken parboiled variety hovered between $525-$535 per metric ton, showing no signs of change for a third straight week.
- India office market shows resilience, Q3 net absorption at 6-quarter high
The Indian commercial real estate sector has shown resilience and sustained growth despite global headwinds. Office space absorption in key markets during the September quarter reached its highest level in 18 months. Gross leasing activity also surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with the manufacturing sector leading the way. The strong demand is driven by India's tech ecosystem, which is experiencing increased offshoring and research and development work.
- Valiant Laboratories, Plaza Wires IPOs, 12 SME issues currently open for subscription. check details
Valiant Laboratories & Plaza Wires are open for subscription in the mainstream segment. As many as 12 IPOs in the SME segment are available for public subscription. These issues are Goyal Salt, Sunita Tools, Canarys Automations, Oneclick Logistics, Vinyas Innovative, Kontor Space, E Factor Experiences, Vivaa Tradecom, Karnika Industries, Plada Infotech, Sharp Chucks and Vishnu Priya Projects.
