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Errol Musk and his business partner Nathan Browne plan to raise between $150 million and $200 million from a token project called “Musk It.” from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/fAwLNdJ via IFTTT

The plane was found upside-down in three sections in waist-deep water, and first responders were searching an area of the Potomac River as far south as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, roughly 4.8 km south of the airport, Donnelly said. The helicopter wreckage was also found. If no one survived, the collision would be the deadliest US air crash since 2001. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/wpTs5cC via IFTTT

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission discovered molecules vital to life and a history of saltwater on asteroid Bennu. The findings suggest essential conditions for life were present across the early solar system, increasing the likelihood of life forming on other celestial bodies. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ykXs7Uh via IFTTT

Episode 5 of When Calls the Heart Season 12, titled Mom’s the Word, will air on February 2, 2025, at 9/8c on Hallmark Channel. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/W2rEtN6 via IFTTT

Law enforcement officials from the US Department of Homeland Security have visited gurdwaras in New York and New Jersey to check for illegal immigrants. The visits follow a directive from acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman, reversing previous guidelines that limited enforcement actions in sensitive areas such as places of worship. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/lnLhjbR via IFTTT

Coldplay's spectacular concerts in Ahmedabad drew thousands of fans to the Narendra Modi Stadium, creating unforgettable nights filled with visual and musical spectacle. The excitement carried into the air as IndiGo passengers celebrated en route to the event. Gujarat Police ensured top-notch security with extensive measures including CCTV and plainclothes officers. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Z8IxLyS via IFTTT

Pete Hegseth secured the role of U.S. defense secretary after a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. His confirmation faced opposition from both parties, raising questions about his qualifications and views. Hegseth aims to redefine U.S. military ethos and strengthen alliances against threats like China. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/utrkwh0 via IFTTT

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a pilot project for controlled cannabis cultivation for medicinal, industrial, and scientific purposes. Two agricultural universities will carry out the study. The initiative aims to identify suitable varieties and practices for cultivation, expecting to generate significant revenue. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/DgY3bcV via IFTTT

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has reiterated her demand for the Centre to declassify Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's files, following Bengal's own release of 64 files. Banerjee highlighted the nation's lack of knowledge about Netaji's demise and underscored his contributions and vision for India's unity and welfare. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Kp38b1U via IFTTT

Iraq witnessed a massive uproar after news broke out that the Parliament had passed a law that sought to lower minimum age for Muslim girls to marry to as young as nine-year-old. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3BuIMiN via IFTTT

In statements to reporters before their working lunch at the Elysee Palace, both Macron and Scholz insisted that Europe was strong and the Franco-German tandem solid, while expecting difficulties. "President Trump will, that much is already clear, be a challenge," Scholz said. "Our position is clear. Europe is a large economic area with around 450 million citizens. We are strong. We stand together. Europe will not duck and hide." Macron has long pushed for Europe to be more self-reliant. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/M1QALiP via IFTTT

Latest reports have revealed something really shocking which is that the renowned personality Justin Bieber have unfollowed his wife Hailey Bieber on Instagram and their fans all over the world are actually regarding speculations of their marital woes resurfaces again. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/JVYazyX via IFTTT

The Supreme Court has asked Delhi Police to justify why former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain should not be granted interim bail to campaign for the Delhi assembly polls. Despite Hussain receiving bail in nine similar cases related to the 2020 Delhi riots, his bail in a specific murder case was denied, leading him to seek intervention from the Supreme Court. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/nWRqzgI via IFTTT

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The BJP has selected new state unit presidents for several states ahead of the national president election. The choices emphasize leaders deeply rooted in party ideology and connected with the RSS, balancing continuity and change with appointments in Assam, Goa, and Maharashtra. The focus is on committed, low-profile workers from influential castes. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/nWqgVw0 via IFTTT

In a post on X, Qatar's foreign minister Majed al-Ansari, said the ceasefire will start at 8:30 am (0630 GMT) Sunday. He advised people to exercise caution when the agreement goes into effect and wait for directions from officials. Early Saturday morning, Israel's Cabinet approved the deal for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages and pause the 15-month war with Hamas, bringing the sides a step closer to ending their deadliest and most destructive fighting ever. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/TXnuyRc via IFTTT

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Indonesia has sent a large military contingent to participate in India's Republic Day parade, underscoring strengthened defence ties between the two nations. Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto's visit aims to boost maritime security. Indonesia has also requested a $450 million loan from India to purchase BrahMos missiles, highlighting its efforts to modernize its military despite financial constraints. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/i924l0F via IFTTT

The most straightforward component of damage is the number of structures damaged or destroyed, currently about 12,000. That's fewer than the 18,000 felled by the Camp fire in Northern California in 2018, but this is a different kind of house: Zillow values the average home in the Pacific Palisades ZIP code at $3.4 million; in Altadena's ZIP code, it's $1.3 million. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2c9iwqV via IFTTT

A high-powered enquiry committee recommended legal action against an individual linked to an alleged plot to assassinate Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US. The panel found connections to criminal and terrorist groups undermining security interests. The committee suggested functional improvements and stronger systematic controls to counter such threats. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/O1cNrnG via IFTTT

Talks in Qatar are nearing a deal to end the Gaza war and release hostages after 15 months of conflict. Key mediators include the US, Qatar, and Egypt. The planned ceasefire aims to halt fighting and address humanitarian needs. Israeli and Palestinian sides are engaged, and a breakthrough is anticipated soon. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/f0pmRYa via IFTTT

In a pretty recent development it has been known that Hamas has reportedly announced that they are pretty close to deal about a hostage situation while taking Israel by a total surprise specifically at the same time when the deadline by US President- elect Donald Trump looms over their head. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/V3b6Pk9 via IFTTT

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena criticized the AAP government for not improving basic amenities like water, roads, and pollution in the last 11 years. He accused them of lacking accountability and transparency. Saxena also addressed allegations that the Centre was hindering the Delhi government's work, stating that the issue lies in the AAP's own governance failures. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/nw71v0G via IFTTT

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched development projects worth nearly Rs 1,500 crore in Darbhanga district during his 'Pragati Yatra'. He inaugurated 89 projects costing Rs 935.28 crore and laid the foundation for 97 works involving Rs 561.75 crore. Kumar was accompanied by his deputy and cabinet colleagues. He also reviewed the implementation of government schemes. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/niFGaxz via IFTTT

In a pretty recent development it has been known that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the smallest AI computer of the world till date and it is being claimed that such a revolutionary system could actually change the fact that how an individual could actually work in a pretty big way. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/IuR5NZh via IFTTT

Former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Nabam Tuki urges the Indian government to address concerns with China regarding its mega hydel project on the Yarlung Tsangpo near the state border, ensuring India's territorial and water-sharing interests, as well as the safety of Arunachal Pradesh's residents, are protected. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Gxoc5ba via IFTTT

The rise in import duties, which comes on top of a separate policy last October to reduce tax rebates on fuel oil shipments, will further crimp margins for China's refining sector that has been reeling from lacklustre margins since last year. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/4KhCwx0 via IFTTT

The Finance Ministry has appointed two new members to the Governing Council of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Trustee Ltd (NIIFTL) with SBI Chairman C S Setty and Kotak Mahindra Bank director Uday Kotak joining the council. NIIF was set up to boost infrastructure financing, amidst recent approval for additional equity infusion by the government. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ce76UJW via IFTTT

The Centre is set to disburse the next installment of special assistance to states despite unmet capital expenditure targets. The allocation has increased to ₹1.5 lakh crore, with ₹95,000 crore tied to conditions. Due to election-related impacts, states have sought relaxation in conditions to boost spending. Approved projects now total ₹88,000 crore. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/us2AklC via IFTTT

The labour and employment ministry will introduce multiple measures in 2024 to enhance social security for over 380 million unorganised workers. These include a common application form on the e-Shram portal, targeted enrolment of gig and platform workers, and integration of building and construction workers' data with e-Shram. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/hJATCY2 via IFTTT

Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that its voice-activated assistant, Siri, recorded private conversations without users' consent. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/T2gSYbA via IFTTT

Santosh Deshmukh was abducted and murdered on December 9, days after he tried to stop an alleged extortion bid on a company that has a wind turbine at Massajog. One of the people accused in the alleged extortion bid is an aide of Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, triggering a political slugfest over the death of the sarpanch. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Uv5N9ar via IFTTT

Seventeen-year-old Luke Littler has reached the world darts championship final for the second consecutive year after defeating Stephen Bunting 6-1. Littler will face three-time champion Michael van Gerwen, who beat Chris Dobey with the same scoreline. Littler aims to become the sport's youngest world champion at London's Alexandra Palace. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ruDbzdT via IFTTT

The recent tribunal ruling mandates that family trusts cannot add non-relatives as beneficiaries without facing tax implications. The decision affects the flexibility of trusts in succession planning, emphasizing that partnership interests qualify as shares and are taxable under section 56(2)(x). from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/xzuatXc via IFTTT

The Israeli military had no immediate comment although in a post on X, its Arabic spokesperson warned residents of al-Bureij earlier to evacuate ahead of an imminent strike against militants firing rockets from the area. It also said overnight that it killed Abd al-Hadi Sabah, a Hamas militant who helped lead the infiltration into Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by the Islamist group on southern Israel. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/D1BNRSs via IFTTT

On accounting treatment of TDS and its refund, the notice said, it is clarified that at the time of deduction, such TDS may be accounted as utilisation of FC and upon receipt of refund in FCRA account, it may be considered as "other income". from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/AlH57g9 via IFTTT