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Described as a “reluctant king” in his first stint as prime minister, the quietly spoken Manmohan Singh was arguably one of India’s most successful leaders. The first Sikh in office, Singh, 92, was being treated for age-related medical conditions and died after he was brought to hospital after a sudden loss of consciousness on Thursday. He is credited with steering India to unprecedented economic growth and lifting hundreds of millions out of dire poverty. He went on to serve a rare second term. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr Manmohan Singh.” He applauded the economist-turned-politician’s body of work. Born into a poor family in a part of British-ruled India now in Pakistan, Singh studied by candlelight to win a place at Cambridge University before heading to Oxford, earning a doctorate with a thesis on the role of exports and free trade in India’s economy. He became a respected economist, then India’s central bank governor and a government advisor but had no apparent plans for a political career when he was suddenly tapped to become finance minister in 1991. During that tenure to 1996, Singh was the architect of reforms that saved India’s economy from a severe balance of payments crisis, promoted deregulation and other measures that opened an insular country to the world. Famously quoting Victor Hugo in his maiden budget speech, he said: “No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come,” before adding: “The emergence of India as a major economic power in the world happens to be one such idea.” Singh’s ascension to prime minister in 2004 was even more unexpected. He was asked to take on the job by Sonia Gandhi, who led the centre-left Congress party to a surprise victory. Italian by birth, she feared her ancestry would be used by Hindu-nationalist opponents to attack the government if she were to lead the country. Riding an unprecedented period of economic growth, Singh’s government shared the spoils of the country’s new found wealth, introducing welfare schemes such as a jobs programme for the rural poor. In 2008, his government also clinched a landmark deal that permitted peaceful trade in nuclear energy with the US for the first time in three decades, paving the way for strong relations between New Delhi and Washington. But his efforts to further open up the Indian economy were frequently frustrated by political wrangling within his own party and demands made by coalition partners. And while he was widely respected by other world leaders, at home Singh always had to fend off the perception that Sonia Gandhi was the real power in the government. The widow of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, whose family has dominated Indian politics since independence from Britain in 1947, she remained Congress party leader and often made key decisions. Known for his simple lifestyle and with a reputation for honesty, Singh was not personally seen as corrupt. But he came under attack for failing to crack down on members of his government as a series of scandals erupted in his second term, triggering mass protests. The latter years of his premiership saw India’s growth story, which he had helped engineer, wobble as global economic turbulence and slow government decision-making battered investment sentiment. In 2012, his government was tipped into a minority after the Congress party’s biggest ally quit their coalition in protest at the entry of foreign supermarkets. Two years later Congress was decisively swept aside by the Bharatiya Janata Party under Narendra Modi, a strongman who promised to end the economic standstill, clean up graft and bring inclusive growth to the hinterlands. But at a press conference just months before he left office, Singh insisted he had done the best he could. “I honestly believe that history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media or, for that matter, the opposition parties in parliament,” he said. Singh is survived by his wife and three daughters.DALLAS (AP) — The championship vision that led Nathan Eovaldi to sign with Texas as a free agent two years ago is the same one that brought him back to the Rangers. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * DALLAS (AP) — The championship vision that led Nathan Eovaldi to sign with Texas as a free agent two years ago is the same one that brought him back to the Rangers. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? DALLAS (AP) — The championship vision that led Nathan Eovaldi to sign with Texas as a free agent two years ago is the same one that brought him back to the Rangers. A World Series title in his first season was followed by a losing record this year. “I believe in the guys in the group that we have. We were able to do it in ‘23. I don’t feel a lot has changed,” Eovaldi said Friday, a day after finalizing a $75 million, three-year contract. “We had a down year last year, but I’ve said it before, you learn a lot from losing seasons.” Eovaldi had declined a $20 million player option to become a free agent again and reaching an agreement during the winter meetings in Dallas. Texas also acquired slugging corner infielder Jake Burger in a swap with Miami. Burger had fallen asleep before getting a call late Tuesday night that he had been traded to Texas, where his family was already planning to move after the October birth of a daughter with Down syndrome. “The other city that is really good other than Nashville in terms of children’s hospital and resources for her Downs is in Dallas,” Burger said. “Not just from the baseball spectrum, from the life aspect as well ... I feel like it was meant to be, and we couldn’t be more more excited about that.” In the Nashville area, Burger lives close to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, whom he plans to visit with soon. His former Marlins manager, Skip Schumaker, was hired last month by the Rangers as as a senior adviser for baseball operations, and Luis Urueta, Miami’s bench coach the past two seasons, recently joined Bochy’s on-field coaching staff for 2025. Burger and Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning were once roommates in the Chicago White Sox organization. Burger hit .250 with 29 home runs and 76 RBIs in 137 games for the Marlins last season, when he started 59 games at third base and 50 starts at first. He was with the White Sox in Texas when he got traded to Miami on Aug. 1, 2023, and four days later hit his first homer with the Marlins at Globe Life Field. When the Rangers made the title run in 2023, Eovaldi was 5-0 with a 2.95 ERA in six postseason starts. He was the winning pitcher in their World Series-clinching Game 5 at Arizona. He was also part of Boston’s 2018 title. Eovaldi was 12-8 this year with a 3.80 ERA in 29 starts, the last seven scoreless innings in the regular-season finale. He is 24-13 with a 3.72 ERA in 54 starts for Texas the past two seasons. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The new deal for the Texas native, who who turns 35 in February, includes a $12 million signing bonus, half payable on Nov. 15, 2026, and the rest on Jan. 15, 2028, and salaries of $18 million next season, $25 million in 2026 and $20 million in 2027. He gets a full no-trade provision. After being welcomed back by Chris Young, the Rangers president of baseball operations, the pitcher said he never felt like he really left. The Rangers stayed in contact throughout the process after he declined his option Nov. 4. “Kind of listening to the market and everything, I’m extremely happy to be back. I’m glad we were we were able to make it all work out,” Eovaldi said. “We had a lot of teams reach out right away and we were in contact with most them across the league. Ultimately we were able to make it back here.” ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb Advertisement AdvertisementVANCOUVER — A woman who used "high-pressure tactics and predatory conduct" on Chinese students has been fined $3.3 million by the BC Securities Commission. The commission says in a statement that a panel ordered Meiyun Zhang to pay an administrative penalty of $2.5 million and more than $790,000 in the traceable cash she's alleged to have obtained through fraud. The commission says that between 2014 and 2016, Zhang raised money using a variety of pitches "calibrated to each victim," including exchanging foreign currency, helping students immigrate to Canada or by providing loans to Chinese students to obtain Canadian visas. The statement says she told them their money would generate monthly returns of six to 10 per cent without risk, but instead spent the cash on personal purchases, gambling and utility bills. The panel ruled that "Zhang showed a complete disregard for compliance with applicable laws and for markets that are honest and fair," when it ordered her to pay the penalty. The commission says the investors got some of their money back but lost a combined total of $1.7 million, and Zhang has been banned permanently from the investment market. The panel noted that the victims’ financial losses led to deferred retirements, severe health problems, the need to sell properties, depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts. Zhang's liability and sanctions hearings were conducted in writing, due to her health issues, and she did not participate in either one, the commission's statement says. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2024. The Canadian Press
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Workday WDAY , 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 WDAY usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Workday. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 63% leaning bullish and 27% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $139,697, and 8 are calls, amounting to $359,531. 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 $260.0 to $305.0 for Workday over the last 3 months. Insights into Volume & Open Interest In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Workday stands at 409.9, with a total volume reaching 1,857.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Workday, situated within the strike price corridor from $260.0 to $305.0, throughout the last 30 days. Workday Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days Largest Options Trades Observed: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume WDAY CALL TRADE BULLISH 11/29/24 $7.3 $6.7 $7.33 $287.50 $71.1K 15 210 WDAY CALL SWEEP BEARISH 12/06/24 $13.8 $13.7 $13.7 $275.00 $68.5K 84 65 WDAY CALL SWEEP BULLISH 11/29/24 $6.6 $6.2 $6.55 $290.00 $65.5K 159 1.0K WDAY PUT SWEEP BULLISH 11/29/24 $8.5 $8.3 $8.4 $260.00 $59.6K 1.9K 192 WDAY PUT TRADE NEUTRAL 01/16/26 $40.8 $39.6 $40.15 $280.00 $40.1K 134 10 About Workday Workday is a software company that offers human capital management, or HCM, financial management, and business planning solutions. Known for being a cloud-only software provider, Workday is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Founded in 2005, Workday now employs over 18,000 employees. Having examined the options trading patterns of Workday, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance Where Is Workday Standing Right Now? Currently trading with a volume of 1,595,656, the WDAY's price is up by 0.26%, now at $268.44. RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold. Anticipated earnings release is in 1 days. Expert Opinions on Workday In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $303.3333333333333. Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days? 20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. Click here for access .* An analyst from Loop Capital persists with their Hold rating on Workday, maintaining a target price of $270. * In a cautious move, an analyst from Needham downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $300. * In a cautious move, an analyst from Scotiabank downgraded its rating to Sector Outperform, setting a price target of $340. Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely. If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Workday, Benzinga Pro gives you real-time options trades alerts. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Iris Energy Limited (NASDAQ: IREN). Shareholders who purchased shares of IREN during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery. CONTACT US HERE: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/iris-energy-loss-submission-form/?id=113424&from=3 CLASS PERIOD: June 23, 2023 to July 11, 2024 ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants overstated Iris Energy’s prospects with data centers and high performance computing, in large part as a result of material deficiencies in Iris Energy’s Childress County, Texas site; and (2) as a result, defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. DEADLINE: December 6, 2024 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/iris-energy-loss-submission-form/?id=113424&from=3 NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of IREN during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is December 6, 2024. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case. WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. CONTACT: The Gross Law Firm 15 West 38th Street, 12th floor New York, NY, 10018 Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com Phone: (646) 453-8903See what Nigerian governor did for resident sentenced to death for stealing fowl
NoneTwo prototypes for China's future stealth strike fighter took the skies in broad daylight. Both appear to be advanced flying wing designs useful for attack missions. China watchers buzzed about the possible roles of a fighter that could rival US aircraft. Two prototypes for China's future stealth strike fighter took the skies in broad daylight in recent days, showcasing China's growing aerospace might as it tries to match the US. Advertisement The designs appeared intended to make a splash. One showed a triangular aircraft similar to America's retired F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter , with some notable differences. The prototype by Chengdu Aerospace Corporation lacked a tail and fin-like vertical stabilizers and was powered by three engines; a new video shows it in a low-altitude turn accompanied by a J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter. Photos and videos also recently captured a stealth prototype, attributed to Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, fueling speculation the aircraft may be rivals. Advertisement pic.twitter.com/IZ9BlwjoOc — Justin Bronk (@Justin_Br0nk) December 26, 2024 The sightings immediately prompted questions among aviation watchers about whether these designs were stealthy strike aircraft (designed to ground-attack areas guarded by air defenses ) or contenders for a leap-ahead sixth-generation air superiority fighter , of the sort the US is struggling to define. Related stories "Fascinating that the [People's Liberation Army Air Force/Chinese Communist Party] have chosen to fly this prototype in daylight now," Justin Bronk, an airpower expert at the UK's RUSI think tank, said on X. "I suspect more likely to be the 5th Gen regional bomber/strike fighter project sometimes called J/H-XX." A Defense Department report released in mid-December said that China "is developing new medium- and long-range stealth bombers to strike regional and global targets." Advertisement Some more better-resolution images of CAC‘s 6th generation fighter prototype/demonstrator pic.twitter.com/FzQFyCg7AA — @Rupprecht_A (@RupprechtDeino) December 26, 2024 Both prototype aircraft appear to be flying wing designs, which more efficiently distribute an aircraft's load and reduce drag. These aircraft are more inherently unstable and require automated fly-by-wire systems that constantly change the aircraft's flight controls. The US Air Force has leaned into this design with its Northrop B-2 Spirit and Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers. By eliminating a tail and vertical stabilizers, the flying wing reduces the number of angled surfaces that can produce radar returns. These types of aircraft may be able to strike defended areas before being detected on radar.
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Majority of social media influencers don't verify information before sharing it, study findsThe Doha Global South Health Policy initiative launched in February 2024 by various Qatari stakeholders in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is making steady progress focusing on primary healthcare in global south countries selected for the programme, disclosed a top official of the Gates Foundation. “We had a roundtable with the participating countries in Africa during Doha Forum. It was clear in a number of the presentations, to potentially use some of the digital technologies to help improve primary health care in those countries,” Dr Chris Elias, president of the Global Development Division at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation told Gulf Times in an exclusive interview. “During the discussions, the countries have identified one or two projects where Qatar could partner with them on strengthening the health workforce or improving the digital transformation within the primary health care system,” he highlighted. The official said that the focus will be on the underlying immunisation and maternal and child healthcare part for a strong primary healthcare system in these countries. “So, there were a number of project ideas presented. I think the next step will be to see if there's a potential match on some of those projects where Qatar might support some of the countries directly and then actually try to disseminate the learnings,” continued the official. The partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs was formed with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar in February 2024, to create an innovative platform that aims to leverage the experience and know how of senior public officials from the Global South. The Qatari stakeholders are the Ministry of Public Health, Qatar Fund for Development, Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Charity, and Qatar Red Crescent and the participating countries are: Nigeria, Somalia, Congo, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and Malawi. “The roundtable showed a tremendous amount of promise, as it brought forward some very important voices from senior technical people in a variety of countries to talk about their perspective on what their needs were and how the donor community could better coordinate with them. We had really insightful presentations from Somalia, Malawi and Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Congo, and Mozambique,” explained, Dr Elias According to Dr Elias there were several important takeaways for the Global South countries form the meeting. “They need to focus on workforce development, financing for critical health development initiatives and collaboration with the private sector. They also have to look at the potential for digital technology to be transformative in some of their programmes. The presentations included their thinking across some of the key priorities on immunisation, maternal health, primary healthcare, and presented some specific ideas,” he elaborated. Dr Elias noted that Gates Foundation works in a very focused way in a number of those countries. He remarked : “We also have other projects in Malawi and Somalia, as well as in Mozambique. So we work in all of those countries and in some of them more intensively. The one that we work in the most is Nigeria. In the last 18 months, Nigeria has prioritised primary health care and they have increased their domestic funding for primary healthcare.” “We have outlined a plan going forward that would involve having an annual convening, with the next in the fourth quarter of 2025 and in the subsequent years. In the meantime, there is going to be a community of healthcare practitioners in several areas among these countries,” added Dr Elias. Related Story Monoprix launches sensory friendly hours at Doha Festival City outlet ‘ICC, ICJ indispensable in upholding principles of justice in conflict areas’Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had another limited practice Thursday as the team readies for Saturday’s game against the Broncos. Burrow, though, does not have an injury designation. He is listed with injuries to his right wrist and a knee. Burrow has been on the injury report with the wrist injury all season after undergoing surgery on it last season. He said earlier this week that the wrist no longer bothers him. “I don’t think about it a ton right now,” Burrow said, via Jay Morrison of USA Today. “I think we’re pretty much past it. There are still arm care and things that I do to help with that, but we’re in a good spot.” Burrow is a leading candidate for comeback player of the year with his 4,229 passing yards leading the league as do his 39 touchdown passes.
CORNELIUS, N.C. and NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Modus Corp. ("Alpha Modus" or the “Company”), a technology company with a core focus on artificial intelligence in retail, and Insight Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (“Insight” NASDAQ: INAQ) plan to close their business combination today. Alpha Modus expects to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbols “AMOD” (its common stock) and “AMODW” (its warrants) on Monday, December 16, 2024. About Alpha Modus Alpha Modus engages in creating, developing and licensing data-driven technologies to enhance consumers' in-store digital experience at the point of decision. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cornelius, North Carolina. For additional information, please visit alphamodus.com. About Insight Acquisition Corp. Prior to the closing, Insight Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: INAQ) is a special purpose acquisition company formed solely to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Insight Acquisition Corp. is sponsored by Insight Acquisition Sponsor LLC. For additional information, please visit insightacqcorp.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Insight's and Alpha Modus' actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying these statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Insight's and Alpha Modus' expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the Business Combination. Insight and Alpha Modus caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Insight and Alpha Modus do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in their expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Contacts: Alpha Modus Shannon Devine MZ Group +1(203) 741-8841 shannon.devine@mzgroup.usHitachi Rail Invests C$100m+ In Next Gen Urban Rail Signalling Technology
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Discussions have resurfaced about the possibility of a tie-up between Sharad Pawar’s NCP and the BJP in the wake of the Mahayuti’s success in the assembly election. Pawar, Sr celebrated his birthday on Thursday, and his nephew Ajit Pawar was at his residence in New Delhi to greet him. About 10 days ago, Praful Patel, a leader of the Ajit Pawar faction, also reportedly met Sharad Pawar. Additionally, it is being reported that on Thursday afternoon, a prominent leader from Sharad Pawar’s faction and a senior BJP leader met in Delhi. This has fuelled discussions about the possibility of Sharad Pawar aligning with the BJP. The speculation strengthened after Sunanda Pawar, mother of MLA Rohit Pawar, made a statement that it was the wish of workers from both parties that Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar should come together. A united family is strength, she said in Pune, adding that generations of the Pawar household have stayed together through thick and thin. Following the election, there is a sense of unease among the MLAs and MPs of the Sharad Pawar faction. On December 4, an important meeting was held in Delhi with the MPs, where there was a strong sentiment that they should join the government. However, it has been reported that this issue has led to a division within the faction. One group believes that they should maintain their independent identity and join the BJP-led government, while the other group is in favour of joining Ajit Pawar’s NCP. However, most of the NCP’s MLAs and MPs are now inclined towards joining the government. If this happens, it could lead to the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in the state. According to sources, a central BJP leader reportedly sought information from Sharad Pawar’s faction leaders regarding the upcoming local body elections and the faction’s future role. The two leaders engaged in lengthy discussions. If Sharad Pawar decides to align with the BJP, the reactions of the Congress and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena would be crucial. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed that the BJP has tasked NCP leaders Praful Patel and Ajit Pawar with “breaking” the NCP (SP). Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Raut said Sharad Pawar toils hard even at the age of 84, but efforts were being made to engineer a split in his party. Anyone leaving the opposition party should be ashamed of their action, the Rajya Sabha member said. “The NCP does not have a position in the Union Cabinet because the quota for [NDA allies] to become a minister at the Centre is six MPs. Praful Patel and Ajit Pawar have been told [by the BJP] to break five MPs from the NCP (SP) so the can complete the quota of six MPs,” Raut claimed. The NCP (SP) has eight MPs in the Lok Sabha, while the NCP (Ajit Pawar) has one member in the lower house.
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