Stock market: BSE Sensex opens 250 points up; Nifty50 near 24,650

Net household financial savings in India improved from 5% of GDP in FY23 to 5.3% in FY24, and early indicators suggest a sharp rebound in the first half of FY25. This upturn is attributed to reduced household liabilities, boosted insurance savings, lower currency holdings, and robust capital market investments. Household debt also increased, reaching 41%…

The Supreme Court criticised the Calcutta high court’s remarks advising adolescent girls to control their sexual urges. It set aside the high court’s acquittal of an accused involved with a 14-year-old, convicted him under the Pocso Act, and urged judges to base decisions on law and facts rather than personal opinions.

President-elect Donald Trump is making a triumphant return to Washington, where he will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House and Congressional Republicans to discuss his priorities. Trump’s return comes after he contested his 2020 election loss and skipped Biden’s inauguration.

Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Congress MP, has shown signs of growing dissatisfaction with the party, citing a leadership gap in Kerala Congress and seeking clarity on his role. Despite this, Kerala Congress leaders believe Tharoor will stay with the party. Tharoor has expressed interest in the chief minister role if Congress wins the Kerala assembly…

The Philadelphia Eagles will have plenty more to play for when they take the field in Super Bowl LIX next Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.  After an air ambulance carrying six people crashed in Northern Philadelphia Friday night, causing a massive explosion that has killed an unconfirmed number of people, the Eagles released a…