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US Social Security alarm: Trump administration may force 39 states for repayment to foster kids — Check reasons
The US administration for children and families has urged 39 states to stop using Social Security benefits meant for foster children to offset care costs. These earned benefits belong to the youth, not government agencies. Federal authorities are working to reform practices where benefit collection continues, aiming to preserve these funds for children's futures.
Google teams up with Meta to challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI computing market — here's how it plans to do it
Google is enhancing its AI chips to improve compatibility with PyTorch, aiming to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI computing market.
Visa reform: Govt streamlines e-visa process for foreign professionals needed by Indian firms; DPIIT launches digital module
The government has simplified the visa process for Indian companies to bring in foreign technical experts for production-related activities. A new online module allows digital generation of sponsorship letters for the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa), significantly reducing processing time and easing business operations for both PLI and non-PLI firms.
What Reliance's entry into genomic diagnostics means for the segment
With Strand Life Sciences, Reliance is pushing genetic testing toward the mainstream. Incumbents, regulators and doctors are bracing for what comes next.
AstraZeneca Pharma India gets CDSCO nod to import and market datverzo breast cancer drug
Datopotamab Deruxtecan powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 100 mg (r-DNA origin) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic, hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer. Shares of Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd ended at ₹8,984.50, down by ₹32.00, or 0.35%, on the BSE.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Earth on Dec. 19, Offering Rare Insights Into Cosmic Visitors
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth on Dec. 19. Observing the comet provides scientists a rare opportunity to study dust and gases from its icy nucleus and learn more about material forming around other stars, expanding understanding of interstellar objects while posing no threat to our planet.
BoB underwrites $500 million forex loan facility to ONGC unit
Coursera to acquire Udemy in $2.5 billion all-stock deal
Under the terms of the deal, Udemy shareholders will receive 0.8 shares of Coursera for every share held. The deal implies an acquisition price of approximately $6.35 per Udemy share — a 26% premium over the 30-day average closing price
Cyient Semiconductors acquires majority stake in Kinetic Technologies for $93 million
The development is expected to accelerate growth across various sectors, including data centers, electrification, automotive, networking, industrial automation, and the emerging edge AI compute segment
Silver prices today: White metal crosses Rs 2 lakh per kg for first time in Delhi; global rally fuels surge
Silver prices surged to an all-time high of Rs 2.05 lakh per kg in Delhi, driven by robust domestic and international demand. The white metal has seen a significant jump of 127.40% this year. Gold also edged higher, nearing record levels amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has launched its first Galileo navigation satellites, joining the 26-satellite constellation. The mission strengthens Europe’s GPS capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign rockets.
Japan's Mizuho Securities to acquire 60% stake in Avendus Capital from KKR
Mizuho Securities, an arm of Mizuho Financial Group, aims to further strengthen its business foundation in India's rapidly developing and maturing capital markets
Vedanta demerger could unlock multi-lakh-crore value; Anil Agarwal says each entity can match current valuation
Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said the group’s demerger is backed by asset strength, domestic demand and cost efficiencies, while downplaying concerns around corporate guarantees and reiterating that the restructuring is aimed at unlocking standalone valuations for each business.
PFRDA eases withdrawal norms for private subscribers; exit age raised to 85 - top thing to know
India's pension regulator has significantly relaxed exit and withdrawal norms for National Pension System (NPS) non-government subscribers, allowing them to withdraw up to 80% of their pension wealth. The investment horizon has also been extended to age 85 for all categories, offering greater flexibility in retirement planning.
Ola Electric promoter Bhavish Aggarwal sells another 4.2 crore shares in open market
Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal has sold shares worth Rs 142 crore. This follows a Rs 92 crore sale a day earlier. The transactions aim to repay a promoter loan. Despite assurances, the stock has hit fresh lows. Ola Electric faces slowing demand and financial losses. The company's market share has also declined.
Paytm Gets PA Licences For Offline & Cross-Border Transactions
Shortly after receiving online payment aggregator (PA) licence last month, fintech major Paytm’s payments subsidiary Paytm Payments Services Ltd (PPSL)…
Ambani family lone Indian entrant on Bloomberg’s 2025 list of world’s richest families
The Ambani family is the only Indian entrant on Bloomberg’s 2025 list of the world’s 25 richest families, with an estimated net worth of $105.6 billion.
Paytm Payments Services gets RBI nod for offline and cross-border payment aggregation
The expanded authorisation enables Paytm Payments Services Ltd to provide end-to-end payment aggregation services across multiple payment use cases. Shares of One 97 Communications Ltd ended at ₹1,264.00, down by ₹17.40, or1.36%, on the BSE.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Observes Solar Wind Making ‘U-Turn’, Shedding Light on Space Weather
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured solar wind reversing toward the sun, revealing how magnetic fields recycle coronal material. This process, seen during a close flyby, helps refine models of space weather and may allow scientists to better predict solar storms that can impact satellites, communications, and power systems across the solar system.
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ESA Reveals City-Size ‘Cosmic Butterfly’ Crater on Mars Containing Signs of Ancient Water
ESA has captured a city-sized butterfly-shaped crater on Mars with smooth wings likely formed by melted underground ice. Studying this rare structure helps scientists understand asteroid impacts, Mars’ surface ice, and the planet’s ancient watery past while offering insight into how unusual crater formations develop on the Red Planet.