This week in tech saw significant developments, including the launch of the affordable iPhone 16e by Apple and the introduction of Grok 3 AI chatbot by Elon Musk’s xAI. Samsung expanded its product line with new Galaxy A06 5G and AI WindFree ACs, while TCS announced annual salary hikes.
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Morgan Stanley maintains that India's long-term equity outlook is strong, despite recent market dips. Key factors include positive GDP projections, favorable inflation trends, RBI's easing measures, and increased foreign investment confidence. Market recovery in 2025 is predicted, though global economic fluctuations could pose risks.
Shreyas Iyer's explosive 82 couldn't secure a Punjab Kings victory as Sunrisers Hyderabad triumphed in a high-scoring match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Abhishek Sharma's stunning 141 propelled Hyderabad to chase down the 246-run target, ending their four-match losing streak.
India strongly objected to Pakistan's mention of Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing that such references do not substantiate territorial claims. India highlighted Pakistan's history of cross-border terrorism and bigotry, asserting Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India.
US President-elect Donald Trump plans to visit China and India early in his second term to improve relations, aiming to address trade issues and other bilateral concerns. He communicated with Chinese President Xi Jinping, hoping to resolve various problems collaboratively. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in preliminary talks during his Washington DC visit.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah countered Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's resignation demand, stating Congress would remain in opposition for 15 years. Shah accused Kharge of supporting Congress's distortion of his Ambedkar remarks under Rahul Gandhi's pressure. He highlighted BJP's commitment to Ambedkar's principles and criticized Congress's historical treatment of Ambedkar, citing delayed Bharat Ratna recognition.
Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged internal conflicts within the Communist Party as inevitable, emphasizing the need for discipline and purging negative influences. His renewed anti-corruption campaign, revealed in a recent speech, continues to target officials, even loyalists, contributing to bureaucratic paralysis amid a slowing economy. The party is now urging the removal of internal threats to solidify its legitimacy.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted six weeks to the state for the Union Carbide factory waste disposal under safety guidelines. The court also banned incorrect media reporting. This follows unrest in Pithampur over the waste's relocation. In 1984, a gas leak at the factory caused massive casualties and ongoing health issues.
Six more Indian nationals were rescued from a Myawaddy job scam and are awaiting deportation, bringing the total repatriated since July to 101. The Indian Embassy warns against accepting job offers in the Myanmar-Thailand border region without verification. These scams often involve cyber slavery, with victims lured via fraudulent online ads and trafficked through Thailand.