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Another Indian student in the US was chased and brutally attacked while he was returning home late at night on Sunday. CCTV footage also showed three masked men following Syed Mazahir Ali near his house in the West Ridge neighborhood in Chicago. Ali, who resides in Hyderabad, also released a short video describing the incident. Watch to know more.
After a stellar rally that 2023 saw the question now on investors mind is, if more correction is in the store. When will Nifty hit 25,000? After witnessing a volatile January, how will Indian equity market behave ahead of the Lok Sabha elections? Which themes, sectors and stocks should you be watching out for? To answer all these questions and to make sense of the market movements; catch Moneycontrol's N Mahalakshmi in conversation with Hiren Ved of Alchemy Capital.
Pakistan is all set to go to nationwide polls on the 8th of February, to elect a new prime minister. The country, which is reeling under economic distress, inflation, political instability, and more recently, terrorism, will have a monumental task ahead. While Imran Khan has been sentenced to decades in prison and his party stripped of its election symbol, Nawaz Sharif looks to come back to power after spending years in exile. Who will be contesting the elections? What does an election in Pakistan entail? More importantly, will the crisis-ridden country be able to come out of its misery? Here’s all you need to know about the Pakistan elections 2024!
The United States and Britain unleashed attacks against 36 Houthi targets in Yemen on February 4, 2024. The US intends to launch further strikes at Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, the White House national security adviser said on Sunday, after hitting Tehran-aligned factions in Iraq, Syria and Yemen over the last two days. The strikes are the latest blows in a conflict that has spread into the Middle East since October 7, when the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas stormed Israel from the Gaza Strip. Since the US and the UK's aerial strikes, the Houthis haven’t announced any casualties, but they conducted a military parade as a protest against the attacks and marched in solidarity with Gaza. Watch this video to know more.
Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday. ”It is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate,” the Palace said in a statement. Watch to know more.
Satyendra Siwal, an Indian Embassy employee in Moscow, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for allegedly spying on behalf of Pakistan’s ISI. Confidential sources exposed ISI handlers luring MEA employees to gather critical information about the Indian Army.
During a U.S. Senate hearing focused on combating online child sexual exploitation, the CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord were subjected to rigorous questioning. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, took the stand and addressed the audience during the Senate Judiciary Committee session in Washington. Inside the hearing chamber, numerous parents stood, anticipating the arrival of the CEOs, clutching images of their children. Last year, the committee endorsed multiple bills, among them one aimed at revoking tech firms' immunity from civil and criminal liabilities under laws concerning child sexual abuse material, initially proposed in 2020. However, none of these bills have yet been enacted into law.
We spend so many of our waking hours browsing the internet, scrolling through social media, sending emails, and uploading files to the digital cloud. So much of our identities and behaviour patterns are stored in the digital space. So, digital legacy is your personal identity that lives on the computer, as well as on the internet after your death. This includes your email, social media accounts, your e-commerce accounts, cloud storage accounts, streaming services or website domains or blogs. So, how to maintain digital legacy after your death? Watch to find out.
Watch how China’s real estate giant EverGrande’s $300 billion collapsed, triggered by soaring prices, COVID woes, and government restrictions. Uncover the ripple effects on jobs and the economy. Archana Solanki from CNBC-TV18 explains why the country's property market is collapsing.
IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas and Daniel Leigh present the latest forecast for the global economy. Watch!
Germany is all set to launch a four-day work week from February 1. Over 45 firms in the country will try a four-day work week system for six months. This comes amid the looming inflation and the protests on January 28. The country’s construction union asked for a pay rise of more than 20% for 930,000 workers. It is also facing problems with immigration and a low birth rate, hence, German companies are facing employee shortages. With the four-day work week trial, the country not only expects work-life balance but also hopes to address inflation. However, the move has received criticism from the German Finance Minister who thinks the move will impact economic development and prosperity. Watch this video to know more
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will make the interim budget announcement on February 1. What are the expectations of the pulses sector from the budget? Some are, increased allocation of ₹1000 crore funds for subsidies for cold storage infrastructure development. To know more about the budget expectations from the pulses sector watch this edition of Commodites Corner with Manisha Gupta and Deepak Pareek, Founder, HNYB tech incubation.
Budget 2024: Will Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman make big announcements on AI in this interim budget? From WEF to Q3 earnings calls, AI took centre stage throughout 2023. The centre will announce its Budget on February 01, and it is expected that there will be big announcements on AI. In 2023, the union govt announced ₹990 crores towards Higher Educational Institutions. India has also made advancements in agriculture, education and healthcare. GPAI an international initiative was established to guide the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence in a manner that respects human rights. So, this budget what can you expect on AI? In this video, we will tell you all about the AI-related expectations from the 2024 budget.
Republic Day 2024 Live: PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron with other dignitaries and politicians attend the 75th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi.
24 soldiers of the Israeli army were killed in the biggest single-day losses since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. That includes 21 reservists who died in an explosion. At least 217 soldiers have been killed since the ground offensive began in October 2023, according to Israel's military. But what led to this? Watch for more.
Former President Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary, dealing a blow to his only remaining major rival Nikki Haley and solidifying his status as the Republican party’s likely nominee. Meanwhile, Haley has said that she will continue her campaign. Watch to know more!
How long does humanity have left? The "Doomsday Clock" says we are 90 seconds away from midnight after atomic scientists kept the predicted point of the world’s annihilation as they did last year - as close to midnight as ever before. Watch!
The Canadian government on Monday announced the plans to limit foreign students intake for two years due to housing shortages. Discover how these new plans will be implemented and what's on the line. Don't miss out—watch the video now!
The world’s largest cruise ship, ‘Icon of the Seas’, is set to sail starting January 27. The cruise with a variety of amenities and the world’s largest waterpark at sea is a first of its kind. But there are also some concerns raised about the emissions produced by the cruise. Watch for more details
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas proposal to end the war. The war began over 100 days ago; since then, more than 25,000 Palestinians and 24 Israeli soldiers have been killed. In his statement, Netanyahu said, there is no substitute for victory. Only total victory will ensure the elimination of Hamas and the return of all our hostages. A day after his statement, Israel proposed a two-month pause of war in exchange for all hostages. The proposal was submitted through Qatari and Egyptian mediators, but neither Israel nor its mediators have commented on it yet. Watch this video for more.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani talked with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Friday and agreed to de-escalate the situation that emerged after strikes by both sides in each other's territories. Watch to know more!
AI has a fundamental impact on the business model of I.T. companies, says Francisco D’Souza, Co-founder & Managing partner, Recognize. At WEF, he speaks to Chandra Srikanth of Moneycontrol on the growth of AI, future of I.T. companies and much more. Watch the interview to know more.
Davos 2024 | Top Highlights From Day 5 of WEF. Moneycontrol brings you the top global voices. Catch Francisco D’Souza of Recognize, Preetha Reddy of Apollo hospitals and many more. From GenAI to expectations from the Interim Budget. Tune into the fifth edition of the Davos 2024 bulletin with Chandra R Srikanth live on Moneycontrol.
Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte and the management team have our full support, says Rishad Premji of Wipro. At the 54th edition of WEF, Moneycontrol’s Chandra Srikanth asks Wipro’s executive chairman about the company’s investments in GenAI. He says that through ai360 Wipro is investing $1 billion into GenAI. He adds that Wipro wants to enhance & infuse not just customer experience but also employee experience. In the interview, he also speaks about QoQ attrition, and the company’s FY25 prospects. Watch the video to know more.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks to Moneycontrol’s Chandra Srikanth on semiconductors, deepfakes, and Lok Sabha elections. In the interview, he shared how global investors are very optimistic about India’s growth prospects consistently increasing. He said that WEF global investors highly appreciate India’s current policies on semiconductors. Adding on the chip industry he said that it is no longer a question of design or manufacturing it is design and manufacturing together. He also added that the semiconductor journey is a long haul and that the government will move step-by-step to develop an ecosystem. Watch this interview to know more.
AI is one of the highest diffusing technology in several decades, says Ahmed Mazhari as he spoke to Moneycontrol’s Chandra Srikanth at WEF. He adds that across healthcare, social, and agriculture AI has the potential to increase productivity. He added that Microsoft and OpenAI’s partnership is deep but Microsoft’s individually holds a powerful picture of AI. Indian technology industry has a strong foundation and Microsoft Asia’s plan of hiring, he said. For more watch this video.
AI brings a unique opportunity for the world to pivot, says Ravi Kumar of Cognizant. At the 54th edition of the World Economic Forum, he spoke to Moneycontrol’s Chandra Srikanth about AI. Kumar said that when a technology disruption such as AI comes into picture, trust is very important. He also spoke about Cognizant’s values and its India picture. He added that Cognizant will continue to work in a hybrid model of work, and that they want to take work to people and not bring people to work. To know more on what Ravi Kumar shared on Cognizant, AI and India’s growth opportunities, watch this video.
C Vijayakumar of HCLTech spoke to Moneycontrol’s Chandra Srikanth on the company’s positive headcount, artificial intelligence, and operational margins. He says that HCLTech has one of the most diversified tech services that helped the company see a positive Q3, compared to peers. He also shares his insights on how the company plans to navigate when it comes to AI. To know more, watch this interview.
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahain assertion at the World Economic Forum in DAVOS that the air attacks in Pakistan were directed towards an "Iranian terrorist group," emphasizing Iran's position that there was no mistake on its part. Whereas in response, Pakistan air force launched airstrikes on alleged militant positions in Iran killing at least 7 people. Pakistan calls this operation as operation “Marg Bar Sarmachar”. Watch the video to know more!!
Davos 2024 | From Day 4 of WEF, Moneycontrol brings you the top global voices. Catch Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Anish Shah of Mahindra & Mahindra and many more. From GenAI to expectations from the Interim Budget. Tune into the third edition of the Davos 2024 bulletin with Chandra R Srikanth live on Moneycontrol.
As technology becomes increasingly intertwined in our daily lives and important for driving development and prosperity, questions of safety, human interaction and trust become critical to addressing both benefits and risks. How can technology amplify our humanity? Catch Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI OpCo, LLC live at Davos 2024 to know more.
As technology becomes increasingly intertwined in our daily lives and important for driving development and prosperity, questions of safety, human interaction and trust become critical to addressing both benefits and risks.How can technology amplify our humanity? Catch Sam Altman live at Davos 2024 to know more.
India’s mood for 2024 is upbeat, says Ajit Gulabchand, Chairman of HCC at the WEF. At Davos, he speaks to Chandra Srikanth of Moneycontrol on the growth of India, Ram Mandir, Atal Setu Bridge and the infrastructure of Mumbai. Watch the interview to know more.
HCLTech’s Roshni Nadar Malhotra speaks to Moneycontrol’s Chandra Srikanth on OSAT. She shares that it is too early to expect a plant, the plan is in its initial stages and they’re closely watching the supply chain to set up an OSAT. She also speaks about HCLTech and Uplink’s Aquapreneur initiative. To know more, watch this interview.
TCS CEO K Krithivasan said, he is not worried about the company being behind in the AI race. He added that TCS is heavily invested in GenAI and the production of AI products in the future. He added that it is too early to speak about discretionary projects & that not having bad news, is good news. He also speaks about TCS’ policy of back-to-office. Watch this interview to learn more about what he shared with Moneycontrol’s Chandra Srikanth on TCS’ business outlook.
Iran strikes Jaish al-Adl militant bases in Pakistan's Balochistan province. Islamabad warns of consequences. Watch for more information.
AI products can reduce maternal deaths by 50%, says Bill Gates, co-chair & board member of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. At the 54th edition of WEF, CNBC-TV18’s Shereen Bhan speaks to Bill Gates, where he talks about Artificial Intelligence. He shares his insights on how rich countries should allocate more of their budget toad bettering the healthcare system. He also shared a new AI product innovation that could reduce maternal deaths by 50%. He highlighted that health issues like malnutrition, maternal deaths, are not getting the required visibility. To know more about what Bill Gates shared on AI, watch.
Neeraj Kanwar of Apollo Tyres on why he is optimistic about Q4. At WEF, Moneycontrol’s Chandra Srikanth speaks to Apollo Tyres MD, Neeraj Kanwar, on their transition to renewable energy, AI, and Q4 demand cycles. He says Apollo factories aim to function by 30% on renewable energy by 2025. Watch this interview for more.
Tesla coming to India is a sensitive negotiation says RK Singh. At the 54th edition of WEF, Moneycontrol’s Chandra Srikanth speaks to DIPP Secretary Rakesh Kumar Singh. He speaks on how global investors are bullish on India’s growth prospects. He shares that businesses are largely happy with India’s current reforms and expect them to stay stable. And adding on Tesla, he shared that government incentive mechanisms are applicable to all the companies. For more watch this interview.
Davos 2024 | Top Highlights From Day 3 of WEF, Moneycontrol brings you the top global voices. Catch Romal Shetty of Deloitte, South Asia, Neeraj Kanwar, Apollo Tyres, Rakesh Kumar Singh of DIPP and many more. From GenAI to expectations from the Interim Budget. Tune into the third edition of the Davos 2024 bulletin with Chandra R Srikanth live on Moneycontrol.
The broader ripple effects of April's banking crisis in U.S. were contained, risks to the health of the sector persist. What measures need to be put in place to ensure that banks are primed to face an uncertain future, while rebuilding trust in the system? Watch Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund live on Moneycontrol to know more.
Interest rates are expected to remain high for sometime says Amitabh Chaudhry, CEO of Axis Bank. At Davos, he speaks to Chandra Srikanth of Moneycontrol on the growth of India, interest rates, fintech and the interim budget. Watch the interview to know more.
Davos 2024 | Top Highlights From Day 2 of WEF: Moneycontrol brings you the top global voices. Catch Juvencio Maetzu of IKEA, Ling Hai of Mastercard, Amitabh Chaudhry of Axis Bank and many more. From GenAI to expectations from the Interim Budget, here's a look at what they have to say. Tune into the second edition of the Davos 2024 bulletin with Chandra R Srikanth, live on Moneycontrol.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of war-hit Ukraine, is delivering a special in-person address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The WEF's Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics is helping stakeholders shape progress on global and regional priorities within the most complex geopolitical and geo-economic landscape in decades. Watch to know more.
Donald Trump cements frontrunner status with record Iowa win. Soon after the victory, Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy suspended his presidential campaign, backing the former President to win the 2024 US Elections. Watch to know what he said
AI is once in a multi-decade change, says Neeraj Aggarwal, Chairman, Asia Pacific, BCG. In this interview, he speaks to Chandra Srikanth of Moneycontrol on the new form of globalisation, the impact of AI and how it can help you re-shape customer service and boost product innovations. Agarwal further shares his take on how AI will transform the world. Watch this interview to know more.
Asia is leapfrogging in terms of AI adaptation - says Nigel Vaz, the CEO of Publicis Sapient. At 54th edition of WEF, he speaks to Moneycontrol's Chandra Srikanth on how AI has a big role to play specifically in the context of tasks that were historically not technology-enabled, such as complex things like decisions in banking. He adds that credit decisions or risk has had an AI element in parts, but now we are starting to see entire ecosystems where loan origination and mortgage distribution happen entirely on an automated basis based on learning and training models that institutions run. For more on AI and business transformation, watch this interview.
'We’ve been preparing for our IPO. We’ve added independent directors to the board and there’s all other kinds of preparations that are on,' says Sriharsha Majety, Group CEO of Swiggy. At Davos, he speaks to Chandra Srikanth of Moneycontrol on an array of topics, including the growth potential for Swiggy in 2024, the scope of new businesses and the growing market competition. He also shared his insights on Instamart and GenAI. For more, watch this interview.
The standards of the capital goods industry in India, used for public investments, are now on par with global standards, says Bharat Kaushal, the Managing Director of Hitachi India. At Davos, he speaks to Chandra Srikanth of Moneycontrol on the growth of India in the digital sphere, vision of Hitachi for 2024 and the interim budget. Watch the interview to know more.
‘No reason why we shouldn’t be the best performing organisation’, said Mohit Joshi, CEO of Tech Mahindra. At Davos 2024, Moneycontrol’s Chandra Srikanth spoke to Mohit Joshi, where he shared details from his first six-month journey as the CEO of Tech Mahindra. He said the company is optimistic about its growth and revenue. He also added that Tech Mahindra will be working on its revenue and margins. To know more about the insights he shared, watch this video.
