Category: News

A slew of major companies, from FMCG giants to infrastructure firms, are making waves on the stock market today. With key earnings reports and updates set for January 23, 2025, here’s what you need to know about the stocks making headlines. Hindustan Unilever Reports Strong Profit Growth Hindustan Unilever (HUL), one of India’s largest FMCG companies, reported a notable 19.18% year-on-year increase in its post-tax profit for the December 2024…

Despite a dip in target prices by HSBC, analysts are still mostly optimistic about HDFC Bank, with UBS highlighting a favorable risk-reward balance for the Indian banking giant. This comes after the bank’s quarterly results revealed challenges but also signs of growth potential. Analyst Outlook Post-December Quarter Results HDFC Bank’s latest quarterly results, for the December period, sent mixed signals. While the numbers were largely in line with market expectations,…

Fatalities and Disruptions as Ice and Snow Impact Southern Cities A brutal winter storm swept through the southern United States on January 22, 2025, leaving behind a trail of ice, snow, and tragic loss of life. With freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall, at least eight individuals have been confirmed dead. The storm stretched from Texas through the Deep South and into Florida, leaving cities like New Orleans, Atlanta, and Jacksonville…

Residents Face Dire Conditions Amid Massive Fire and Toxic Smoke A large and fast-moving wildfire has forced the evacuation of over 50,000 people in Southern California as the flames threaten homes and communities north of Los Angeles. The Hughes Fire, which ignited late in the morning on January 22, 2025, quickly spread across rugged mountains near Castaic Lake, charring more than 15 square miles of land. As the fire burns…

Bishop Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, DC, is speaking out after her remarks during a National Prayer Service were publicly politicized, drawing sharp responses from former President Donald Trump. In her defense, Budde says she was simply expressing a message of compassion and truth, but it seems in today’s climate, even messages of mercy can become a battleground. Budde’s remarks, aimed at fostering unity and calling for compassion…

As Delhi prepares for its Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an important advisory for commuters. With the full dress rehearsal scheduled for January 23, 2025, traffic restrictions will be enforced across various parts of the city, particularly along routes leading to Vijay Chowk and India Gate. Major Traffic Restrictions from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM The full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade is set…

Telangana has secured a major investment boost at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with Sun Petrochemicals committing ₹45,500 crore for the development of large-scale hydro power projects. This comes as part of a broader push to enhance infrastructure and job creation in the state. Sun Petrochemicals Takes Center Stage with ₹45,500 Crore Investment During the third day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth…

At least 13 lives were tragically lost, and 15 others sustained injuries in a harrowing train accident near Pachora in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district. Panic caused by a false fire alarm led passengers of the Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express to jump onto adjacent tracks, where they were struck by the Karnataka Express. Authorities have announced financial aid for the victims’ families as investigations are underway. What Led to the Tragic Incident? The…

Two lucky lottery players struck it big in Georgia, each taking home a $403,502 jackpot in the Fantasy 5 drawing held on Monday, January 20. The Georgia Lottery confirmed the wins, saying both players managed to beat steep odds of 1 in 850,668 to match all five winning numbers: 9, 10, 12, 27, and 28. Where Were the Winning Tickets Sold? One of the jackpot-winning tickets was sold at a…