Srinagar, Dec 26 (PTI) Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir cutting across party lines Thursday condoled the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and lauded his humility and his standing as an economist and statesman. "Very sorry to hear about the demise of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh. I had many occasions to interact & learn from him. He was truly an intellectual giant, an accomplished economist but above all he was a thorough gentleman, a giant among pygmies. India has lost a great son with his passing. Rest in peace sir & thank you for everything," Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on X. Also Read | Dr Manmohan Singh Passes Away: Remembering India's Visionary Leader Who Transformed Nation's Economy, Check Key Highlights From His Career. In a statement, the National Conference (NC) said party president Farooq Abdullah and vice president Omar Abdullah have expressed profound grief over the demise of the former prime minister. "They hailed Dr. Singh's immense contributions to India, remembering him as a statesman, economist, and a pillar of integrity who led the nation with wisdom and humility," the NC said. Also Read | Dr Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92: PM Narendra Modi Condoles Demise of Legendary Economist and Former Prime Minister, Says 'India Mourns the Loss of One of Its Most Distinguished Leaders'. Conveying condolences to the bereaved family, they prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to his loved ones in this hour of loss, the party said. Former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said Singh worked tirelessly to advance the peace process and usher in a new era of development in J-K. "I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Manmohan Singh & I am certain that he was one of the most humble and gentle souls I've encountered - an extremely rare trait in politicians today. His humility & kindness were evident even during his double tenure as prime minister when he would personally return calls," Mufti said in a post on X. She said Singh was a man of few words whose welfare schemes brought relief to millions of Indians cutting across caste, creed and religion. Another ex-chief minister and Singh's former cabinet colleague Ghulam Nabi Azad said he was deeply saddened by Singh's demise. "Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh ji, a visionary leader and one of India's most respected statesmen. As someone who had the privilege of serving in his cabinet twice, I witnessed firsthand his extraordinary humility, wisdom, and grace," Azad said. He said Singh empowered his teams to function with independence and trust, fostering an environment of collaboration and excellence. "He provided India with much-needed economic leadership, global recognition, stability, and unity during challenging times," the former Union minister said. Azad said the former prime minister's contributions as an economist and statesman will forever be etched in the history of a rising India. "Dr. Manmohan Singh's legacy is one of transformative leadership, inspiring countless individuals across generations. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones," he added. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)Trinidad businessman kidnapped
Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Robinhood Markets HOOD , and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in HOOD usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 22 extraordinary options activities for Robinhood Markets. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 68% leaning bullish and 22% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $186,995, and 18 are calls, amounting to $1,239,053. What's The Price Target? Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $30.0 to $50.0 for Robinhood Markets over the last 3 months. Analyzing Volume & Open Interest Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Robinhood Markets's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Robinhood Markets's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $30.0 to $50.0 over the preceding 30 days. Robinhood Markets Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days Significant Options Trades Detected: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume HOOD CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/16/26 $12.3 $12.2 $12.3 $37.00 $332.0K 12.6K 276 HOOD CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/16/26 $15.75 $15.7 $15.75 $30.00 $144.9K 9.9K 96 HOOD CALL SWEEP NEUTRAL 02/21/25 $4.8 $4.6 $4.7 $39.00 $117.5K 1.3K 250 HOOD CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/15/27 $14.95 $14.2 $14.73 $40.00 $88.3K 4.3K 65 HOOD CALL TRADE NEUTRAL 01/17/25 $2.15 $2.05 $2.1 $40.00 $73.5K 19.4K 754 About Robinhood Markets Robinhood Markets Inc is creating a modern financial services platform. It designs its own products and services and delivers them through a single, app-based cloud platform supported by proprietary technology. Its vertically integrated platform has enabled the introduction of new products and services such as cryptocurrency trading, dividend reinvestment, fractional shares, recurring investments, and IPO Access. It earns transaction-based revenues from routing user orders for options, equities, and cryptocurrencies to market makers when a routed order is executed. Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Robinhood Markets, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance. Current Position of Robinhood Markets Currently trading with a volume of 5,689,035, the HOOD's price is up by 1.45%, now at $40.16. RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought. Anticipated earnings release is in 47 days. Expert Opinions on Robinhood Markets 5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $45.0. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods keeps a Market Perform rating on Robinhood Markets with a target price of $38. * An analyst from Needham downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $52. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keybanc continues to hold a Overweight rating for Robinhood Markets, targeting a price of $47. * Showing optimism, an analyst from Goldman Sachs upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $46. * An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Robinhood Markets, which currently sits at a price target of $42. Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Robinhood Markets options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro . © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
A senior White House official on Thursday said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an "emerging threat" to the United States. Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer's surprise revelation underscored how far the once-close ties between Washington and Islamabad have deteriorated since the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App It also raised questions about whether Pakistan has shifted the objectives of nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs long intended to counter those of India, the victor in three major wars they have fought since 1947. Speaking to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Finer said Pakistan has pursued "increasingly sophisticated missile technology, from long-range ballistic missile systems to equipment, that would enable the testing of significantly larger rocket motors." If those trends continue, Finer said, "Pakistan will have the capability to strike targets well beyond South Asia, including in the United States." The number of nuclear-armed states with missiles that can reach the U.S. homeland "is very small and they tend to be adversarial," he continued, naming Russia, North Korea and China. "So, candidly, it's hard for us to see Pakistan's actions as anything other than an emerging threat to the United States," Finer said. His speech came a day after Washington announced a new round of sanctions related to Pakistan's ballistic missile development program, including against the state-run defense agency that oversees the program. The Pakistani embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Islamabad casts its long-range ballistic missile program as a deterrent against Indian aggression and intended to maintain regional stability. Finer included himself among senior U.S. officials who he said repeatedly have raised concerns about the program with top Pakistani officials. Washington and Islamabad, he noted, had been "long-time partners" on development, counterterrorism and security. "That makes us question even more why Pakistan will be motivated to develop a capability that could be used against us." Pakistan conducted its first nuclear weapons test in 1998 - more than 20 years after India's first test blast - becoming the seventh country to do so. It also has built an extensive arsenal of ballistic missiles capable of lofting nuclear warheads. The Bulletin of the American Scientists research organization estimates that Pakistan has a stockpile of about 170 warheads. Read more of the latest international headlines U.S.-Pakistani relations have undergone major ups and downs, including close Cold War ties that saw them support Afghan rebels against the 1979-89 Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. Pakistan also was a key partner in the U.S. fight against al Qaeda following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, and has been a major non-NATO ally since 2004. But ties also have been hurt by coups staged by the Pakistani military, its support for the Taliban's 1996-2001 rule and its nuclear weapons program. Several experts said Finer's speech came as a major surprise. "For a senior U.S. official to publicly link concerns about proliferation in Pakistan to a future direct threat to the U.S. homeland - this is a mighty dramatic development," said Michael Kugelman of the Wilson Center think tank. Elizabeth Threlkeld of the Stimson Center think tank, said Finer's speech showed that Pakistani officials had failed to reassure Washington about the aims of their missile and nuclear weapons programs and that U.S. concerns are mounting.Coach Prime, CU Buffs land 14 players as early signing period beginsKing laughs at British comedian’s impression of Donald Trump at Royal Variety
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Universal Pictures has announced on X that Christopher Nolan’s next film is The Odyssey , based on the classic Greek mythic story and will be filmed with “new IMAX film technology”. What exactly this is has not been officially confirmed but most are speculating that this refers to the new film cameras that IMAX has publicly said it’s been working on for the last few years. Details of these new cameras were first revealed as far back as March 2024, in a live panel session at the NAB 2024 conference, which is freely available to watch on YouTube . In the video, Bruce Markoe, the head of post-production at IMAX, revealed that the cameras are essentially a 21 st -century update of the eight IMAX film cameras, which are now 25 years old. Lighter and Quieter The headline feature is that the cameras will be 30% quieter and will be lighter thanks to a carbon fiber construction. This is primarily good news for the shoulders of Hoyte van Hoytema, Nolan’s cinematographer since 2014’s Interstellar , who is often seen balancing the larger IMAX camera on this back. Lighter, quieter IMAX film cameras will enable directors to increase the number of shots they can use them for. Last summer’s blockbuster Oppenheimer had about 75 minutes of its three-hour runtime in the full-frame IMAX film 1.43:1 format, around the same as his previous film, Tenet , so there’s every chance that The Odyssey will see that increased. The quieter operation could also help with the widespread complaints from some that certain scenes in Nolan’s films are inaudible. This has been explained to be due to the noisiness of the current IMAX cameras combined with Nolan’s reluctance to use automatic dialogue replacement (ADR). Analogue Innards In A Digital Shell Other camera improvements include a new hi-res five-inch full-color display and brighter digital and optical viewfinders and for the first time the ability for output to be monitored on-set over Wi-Fi on external devices such as tablets. Markoe also revealed that the camera displays will also show frame lines for the native 1.43:1 IMAX film format and also IMAX 1.90:1 (used for all IMAX digital screens) and standard 2.40:1. Of course other aspect ratios are available and the display can be set up lines for whatever ratio is preferred. The new cameras promise even greater film exposure stability and greater reliability. Marko said that internally the film camera movement is unchanged from the original design. IMAX realized that there was nothing they could improve on, which is impressive since they were designed 25 years ago. High Demand For IMAX In the video, Markoe also reveals the fascinating statistic that despite only 1.5% of theatres worldwide showing Interstellar in IMAX, it brought in 20% of the film’s revenue. This would only have increased following the recent highly successful 10 th -anniversary re-release of Interstellar . As you’ll know if you tried to get a ticket to see the film in its IMAX 15/70 glory, the appetite for seeing films in full 1.43:1 aspect ratio is huge. However, there are only 30 theaters worldwide that can show IMAX 1.43 (as these require an IMAX 15/70 film camera or an IMAX dual-laser projection system combined with a 1.43:1 screen) and the IMAX presentation even boasts that people take flights just to be able to see movies in that format. So while the new cameras are great news it’s somewhat disappointing that there is no indication that IMAX is looking to increase this number. I also hold out hope that there will be more to this new technology than the cameras. In the presentation, there are hints that Kodak might be introducing some new type of film stock in 2025. As the large format film photographer Tyler Sheilds, says on the panel, the future of cinema needs to be “daring, bold and interesting.” In Oppenheimer Nolan broke new ground by getting Kodak to create black and white IMAX film for the first time which had not been done before, so with The Odyssey , I would expect to see him pushing technical boundaries once again.
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Revolutionizing Modern Construction Design with Lightweight Steel InteriorsSouth Dakota scores with 12 seconds left to beat FCS top-ranked North Dakota State 29-28KUWAIT: Minister of Information, Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi officially kicked off Gulf Weeks on Friday in the presence of senior officials. Held ahead of the coming 45th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, Gulf Weeks is a series of events designed to inform both citizens and expatriates in Kuwait about the significant achievements of the GCC, while fostering a sense of Gulf unity and belonging. The events will take place at various locations across Kuwait during November 22-30. During the Gulf Weeks opening ceremony ceremony, Al-Mutairi emphasized that the GCC has made significant strides in achieving the goals outlined in the Council’s founding charter. The event will provide a unique opportunity for face-to-face interactions among GCC members, strengthening the bonds of love and cooperation between the peoples of the member states., he added. “We proudly remember the significant achievements of the GCC in various fields at all levels, which are a testament to the wise leadership of the GCC leaders, who have steered this journey towards fulfilling the aspirations of their peoples,” said Al-Mutairi. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Public Works and Head of the Supreme Committee for the Summit Preparations Noura Al-Mashaan, Minister of Social Affairs Amthal Al-Huwailah, GCC Secretary-General Jasim Al-Budaiwi, and a number of Gulf ambassadors and Kuwaiti officials. Al-Budaiwi in his speech expressed pride in Kuwait hosting the Gulf Weeks alongside the 45th GCC Summit, reflecting the commitment of both His Highness the Amir and His Highness the Crown Prince to the development of the GCC. He noted the GCC’s progress in promoting integration among member states, achieving success in joint projects, and enhancing the well-being and security of its people. Additionally, he pointed out that the GCC’s forward-thinking policies have made it an attractive destination for foreign investment, focusing on building a strong, diversified economy that ensures sustainable growth and employment for the region’s youth. The event included the screening of a short film depicting the GCC’s journey and accomplishments, followed by a musical performance from the Kuwait TV Orchestra, featuring national and Gulf songs in various artistic styles. Salwa Al-Qarni, Head of the Gulf Weeks Organizing Team, provided an overview of the events scheduled until November 30, which include 30 activities, such as musical performances, lectures on women’s rights, disability issues, military cooperation, cybersecurity, and the achievements of the Gulf Common Market. Other highlights include an exhibition, workshops, skydiving demonstrations, a children’s event, and a media discussion session with the GCC Secretary-General. — KUNA
