Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, will retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, passing the reins to Greg Abel. This announcement, made at the annual shareholders' meeting, marks a significant transition after Buffett's 54-year tenure.
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In Nagpur, Uddhav Thackeray questioned the BJP's inaction on awarding Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar. He urged a focus on development issues over historical debates. Thackeray congratulated CM Fadnavis on the election win and held a closed-door meeting, sparking speculation about the opposition leader's post. Both leaders expressed a desire for cultured political discourse in Maharashtra.
Scientists from Oxford and Birmingham Universities uncovered extensive dinosaur footprints from the Middle Jurassic Period in Oxfordshire. The discovery includes trackways from Megalosaurus and herbivorous sauropods, offering insights into dinosaur behavior and interactions. The excavation will be showcased on BBC Two's Digging for Britain and featured in Oxford University Museum's new exhibition. Over 200 footprints were documented for future research.
The National Savings Certificate (NSC) and bank tax-saving Fixed Deposits (FDs) are popular investment options offering guaranteed returns and tax benefits under Section 80C. NSC provides an annual interest rate of 7.7% with yearly compounding, while leading banks offer FDs with rates between 6.5% and 8% annually.
In a surprising move, Rishabh Pant batted at No. 7 for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants, a rare occurrence after 113 IPL innings. Unfortunately, he was dismissed for a golden duck by Mukesh Kumar, who starred with 3 for 34. Pant’s struggles with the bat have been a recurring concern this season.
Rashmika Mandanna will star as Maharani Yesubai in the upcoming film 'Chhaava,' alongside Vicky Kaushal. The film is a period drama based on the Maratha Empire's history and will be released on February 14, 2025. The trailer is set to drop on January 22, 2025. Rashmika's first look poster has already generated significant buzz.
New Income Tax Bill 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the New Income Tax Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha, set to replace the Income Tax Act 1961. The new bill aims to simplify tax provisions with clearer language, reducing its length and eliminating redundant sections while consolidating related content for easier understanding and compliance.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao's bail plea was dismissed by the Bangalore Sessions Court after her arrest for smuggling Rs 12.56 crore worth of gold. Authorities seized 14.2 kg of gold from her at the airport. Sahil Jain, a Ballari gold dealer, was also arrested for allegedly assisting her.
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is serving a life sentence for rape, till March 31 for medical treatment due to various ailments. The court ordered him not to meet his followers during this period. Asaram remains in jail due to another rape conviction in Rajasthan.
Rajat Kumar, who once saved cricketer Rishabh Pant, is now accused of poisoning his girlfriend Manu Kashyap, after they both consumed poison in a tragic suicide pact due to forbidden love. While Rajat is still undergoing treatment, Manu did not survive. Her family's accusation has turned the village against Rajat.