Next week’s inflation data could derail a market that’s priced for perfection

NSE and nine former senior executives, including ex-MD Vikram Limaye, settled a case with Sebi for Rs 643 crore over allegations of brokers bypassing a trading access point to facilitate faster trades. Alongside the settlement, eight officials are required to perform 14 days of pro bono community service. This is Sebi’s largest settlement in its…

USCIS will introduce a revised Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, on January 17, 2025, aligning with new H-1B and H-2 modernization rules. There will be no grace period for transitioning to the updated form, which will replace the 04/01/24 edition. The changes aim to streamline the petition process, expand job eligibility, and enhance…

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah shared moments from a Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad where lead singer Chris Martin dedicated a song to him. Bumrah on Tuesday also won the ICC men’s cricketer of the year award for 2024, joining the ranks of former winners like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.

Utkal University faced severe faculty shortages, with 75% of professor posts vacant. This significantly impacted education quality and research output. Temporary solutions included hiring guest faculty. A long-pending court case stalled new faculty recruitment, but academicians hoped the issue would resolve soon with government intervention. The vice-chancellor emphasized state government involvement for permanent solutions.

Australia faces a dilemma as Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of the pink-ball Test against India due to a side strain, leaving Scott Boland as the prime candidate for replacement. However, Boland’s recent exposure in a warm-up game against India could be advantageous for the visitors. Experts question Cricket Australia’s decision to play Boland in…