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Iran is facing unprecedented nationwide protests, spreading to over 100 cities as citizens voice anger over soaring prices, shortages, and political restrictions. What began as economic unrest in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar has grown into a broader anti-government movement, with calls for regime change gaining momentum.
Reports indicate over 340 demonstrations so far, with at least 38 people killed and more than 2,200 arrested. Iran’s economy is in crisis, with the rial plunging beyond 1.4 million per U.S. dollar and inflation nearing 40%. UN sanctions, combined with Western pressure, have further strained the economy, while the government’s political and social authority faces mounting challenges.
The protests highlight deep political frustration, weakened regional influence, and ongoing concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. Watch to understand why Iran is protesting, the economic crisis, political tension, and the growing calls for change.
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On December 30, Ukraine and Russia conducted a significant prisoner swap, with Ukraine bringing home 189 former prisoners of war (POWs). President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the release, which included soldiers, sergeants, officers, and two civilians captured during the Russian occupation of Mariupol in 2022. Zelensky thanked the United Arab Emirates and other international partners for their role in facilitating the swap. The Russian Defence Ministry reported that 150 Russian soldiers were released, though there was a discrepancy in the numbers reported by both sides. Some of the Ukrainian POWs, including border guard Vasyl Neshcheret, were reunited with their families, with Neshcheret vowing to continue serving his country. Videos released by Ukraine showed POWs returning with some holding or wrapped in Ukraine’s blue and yellow flag. Meanwhile, Russia stated its prisoners were transferred to Belarus before heading back to Russia, though there was no immediate explanation for the differences in the numbers.
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Thousands of Imran Khan's supporters defied a lockdown in Islamabad on Monday to demand his release from prison. Khan, who has been incarcerated for over a year on charges that his party claims are politically motivated, remains popular among his followers. His wife, Bushra Bibi, urged the public to join the march, calling it crucial for the nation's future. Pakistani authorities had sealed off the capital, deploying shipping containers and blocking roads to prevent the rally. Clashes erupted as protesters threw stones and bricks while police responded with rubber bullets and teargas. The violence escalated, resulting in the death of at least one police officer and injuries to dozens of others. Khan's party accused the government of using excessive force and arrests. The government warned that "extreme" measures, including a curfew or military deployment, could be implemented if protesters tried to reach Parliament.
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Israel continued its airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled areas in southern Beirut, with a focus on targeting Hezbollah facilities embedded in civilian buildings. The strikes, which have intensified over the past two weeks, coincide with ongoing U.S.-led efforts to broker a ceasefire. On Sunday evening, Israeli airstrikes demolished two apartment blocks in Beirut’s southern suburbs, a region already heavily bombarded in previous weeks. Israel's offensive against Hezbollah began in September following heightened hostilities linked to the Gaza conflict. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported a rise in casualties, with 29 people confirmed dead after Saturday’s airstrikes. The total death toll from all Israeli strikes since October 2023 has now reached 3,754. Israel's military did not comment on the specifics of Saturday's airstrike in central Beirut but confirmed that its strikes are targeting Hezbollah command centers. This escalation is part of broader Israeli efforts to combat Iran-backed Hezbollah forces operating in southern Lebanon and beyond.
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Bitcoin surged to a record high of $97,902 on November 21, 2024, driven by optimism surrounding a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under President-elect Donald Trump. Investors speculated that Trump's promises of supporting digital assets would lead to less restrictive regulations, fueling a resurgence in the cryptocurrency market. This rally was also supported by news that Trump’s social media company, Truth Social, was in talks to acquire crypto trading firm Bakkt, which is backed by the NYSE's Intercontinental Exchange. As a result, Bitcoin’s value has more than doubled in 2024 and is approaching the $100,000 mark. The global cryptocurrency market surpassed a $3 trillion valuation, and some UK market vendors reported increased sales from Bitcoin payments. While Bitcoin’s volatility has limited its use as a mainstream payment method, its recent gains suggest it may be on the verge of broader adoption. Pro-crypto lawmakers in the U.S. Congress further support this trend.
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Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's running mate and Democratic vice-presidential nominee, reportedly had a tumultuous love affair with Jenna Wang, the daughter of a Chinese Communist Party official, during his teaching stint in China in 1989. Wang described the relationship as passionate but ultimately devastating, leading her to feelings of anger and suicidal thoughts. The report emerges just before the November 5 US presidential election, amid backlash against Walz for misleading claims about his whereabouts during the Tiananmen Square massacre. Wang criticized Walz’s character, expressing doubts about his integrity as he now seeks a prominent political position.
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The Polish leaders expressed excitement ahead of PM Modi’s two-day visit to Poland.The leaders highlighted how Modi’s visit will boost several sectors and accelerate the development in both the nations. Members of the Indian community in Poland expressed excitement for PM Modi’s upcoming visit. PM Modi will be making official visits to Poland and Ukraine from August 21-23. Watch here for more details -
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International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan's request for an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has created a diplomatic quandary for some key member states. Khan's move was the first attempt to go after a sitting, Western-backed head of state. While Israel is not a member of the ICC and rejects its jurisdiction, the court admitted the Palestinian territories in 2015
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Hundreds of students walked out of Yale University's graduation ceremony as part of a pro-Palestine protest at the university's commencement ceremony. Protests over Israel's war in Gaza have broken out at more than 60 colleges and universities this year. President Joe Biden has been cautious on the issue of protests over Gaza
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Donald Trump's lawyer accused star witness Michael Cohen of lying at the former U.S. president's trial about a phone conversation he claimed to have had with Trump about a hush money payment to a porn star shortly before the 2016 presidential election. Cohen said the phone call about a $130,000 hush money payment to a porn star. Cohen's testimony has been corroborated by other evidence, including handwritten notes.Cohen is set to return to the witness stand next week.
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suffered life-threatening injuries on Wednesday when he was shot and wounded in an attempted assassination that stunned his small Central European nation and drew a chorus of international condemnation.
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Cognizant's guidance of 8-10 percent revenue growth for 2017 is a silver lining for the Indian IT sector which has been reeling under a lot of pressure, said Sanjiv Bhasin, Executive VP - Markets and Corporate Affairs, IIFL.
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Vodafone said its loss after tax soared to 5.1 billion euros (USD 5.5 billion) in the six months to September 30, compared with a net loss of 2.5 billion euros one year earlier.
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US-based technology firm Cognizant Technology Solutions posted strong numbers for the third quarter ended September with quarterly revenue rising 8.4 percent to USD3.45 billion from the year-ago quarter and 2.5 percent sequentially
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However, the company's net income fell to USD 252.4 million, or 41 cents per share, in the quarter ended June 30 from USD 420.1 million, or 68 cents per share, a year earlier.
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Facebook provided more evidence on Wednesday that it can turn eyeballs into profit as the maker of the world's most popular app and social website trounced Wall Street's estimates, sending its shares to an all-time high.
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The company said earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation fell to USD 2.34 billion for the year ended March 31 from USD 3.74 billion a year earlier.
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Cognizant has lowered its revenue forecast for the fiscal 2016 to be in the range of USD 13.65-14 billion from its earlier estimate of USD 13.65-14.2 billion.
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R Chandrasekaran, Group Chief Executive, Cognizant India,sees a little softness in the first quarter due to the macroeconomic environment dragging financial services and consolidation among peer companies in the healthcare segment.
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Cognizant's revenue rose 17.9 percent to USD 3.23 billion in the fourth quarter ended December 31.
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The company raised annual revenue guidance to at least USD 12.41 billion, up at least 21 percent compared to 2014 and expects fourth quarter 2015 revenue to be at least USD 3.23 billion.
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Cognizant raised its full year revenue and EPS guidance for the second time this year. "Fiscal 2015 revenue is expected to be at least USD 12.33 billion, up at least 20.1 percent compared to 2014 and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is expected to be at least USD 3," the software services provider said.
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The New Jersey-headquartered company had posted a net profit of USD 31.9 million in the year-ago period, it said in a statement.
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The aluminum company traditionally has been one of the first S&P 500 companies to report quarterly results, and some see it as a bellwether for the broader US economy because it supplies major industries such as auto and airplane manufacturing.
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Tech major Cognizant has come out with its numbers for Q4 of 2013. The results have managed to beat street estimates. Even, Cognizant's guidance for the current quarter and the whole of 2014 is quite strong. Kritika Saxena gets us the highlights from Cognizant's earnings.
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Anglo-Dutch multinational consumer goods company Unilever Plc reports strong fourth quarter earnings. Emerging markets underlying sales growth is up 8.4 percent versus 5.9 percent last quarter. Here‘s Pragya Bharadwaj of CNBC-TV18 with more details and takeaways from the concall.
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BPO major Genpact on Thursday posted 21.3 per cent jump in net profit at USD 46.7 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp reported a 22 percent rise in quarterly profit as revenue rose 18 percent.
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Cognizant sees a blow-out in the second quarter of calendar year. With its strong Q2 revenue it has overthrown Infosys as the second largest IT player after TCS (in revenue terms).
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit, but the IT services provider lowered its full-year forecast on low demand
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For the third quarter calendar year 2011, iGate's revenue was up 56% at USD 265.7 million versus USD 170.4 million QoQ. CEO Phaneesh Murthy indicated that the front-end operations of iGate and Patni have been integrated now. However, in an interview to CNBC-TV18, he said that Patni will probably be delisted over the next few quarters.
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WNS came out with their Q2 earnings numbers. Keshav Murugesh, chief executive officer of WNS shared his views on the company’s numbers and gave a perspective of the company’s performance for the future.
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SAP's Co-chief executive officer Bill McDermott tells CNBC-TV18 in an exclusive interview that SAP has seen a 56% growth year-on-year in Indian software sales, and adds that the company is bullish on India.
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Back-office firm WNS Holdings posted first-quarter results above market estimates, helped by higher volumes, and narrowed its full-year revenue forecast range. Keshav Murugesh, CEO of WNS, in an interview with CNBC-TV18's Kritika Saxena, gave his perspective of the first quarter performance and divulged future plans.
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Vodafone, the world's largest mobile operator by revenue, issued a bullish outlook for 2012 on Tuesday after posting resilient full-year results boosted by customers upgrading to smartphones.
