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Budget 2021: MSMEs Seek Short-Term Suspension Of Basel Norms, Prompt Payment

Budget 2021: Targeted schemes designed with a job creator focus, facilitating prompt payment systems, and short term suspension of basel norms may provide a boost to MSMEs from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3p6nyDP Budget 2021: Targeted schemes designed with a job creator focus, facilitating prompt payment systems, and short term suspension of basel norms may provide a boost to MSMEs

Finance Minister Launches Union Budget Mobile App: All You Need To Know

Budget 2021: The Budget documents will be available on the Union Budget mobile app after the completion of the Budget Speech by the Finance Minister on February 1, 2021 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3sY8B9l Budget 2021: The Budget documents will be available on the Union Budget mobile app after the completion of the Budget Speech by the Finance Minister on February 1, 2021

Budget 2021: What Is Halwa Ceremony And What Does It Signify

Budget 2021 Halwa Ceremony: Ahead of the budget presentation every year, the ceremony recognises the efforts of all staff members and officials who were part of the budget-making process from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/367o1OC Budget 2021 Halwa Ceremony: Ahead of the budget presentation every year, the ceremony recognises the efforts of all staff members and officials who were part of the budget-making process

Signs Of Recovery Amid Dip In Virus Cases, Vaccine Rollout Ahead Of budget 2021

With new infections dipping sharply over the last few months and a nationwide vaccine roll-out put in place this month, consumer confidence and demand look set to grow further from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2KN6SlS With new infections dipping sharply over the last few months and a nationwide vaccine roll-out put in place this month, consumer confidence and demand look set to grow further

Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged On Monday

In Delhi,the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 86.30 per litreand diesel was steady at Rs 76.48 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3pDtUuq In Delhi,the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 86.30 per litreand diesel was steady at Rs 76.48 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation

Stocks To Watch: Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget in Parliament today at a time when the country is facing a once-in-a-lifetime health crisis from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2L6dkV7 Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget in Parliament today at a time when the country is facing a once-in-a-lifetime health crisis

Budget 2021 Aiming To Revive Economy Despite Fiscal Headroom

Budget 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the budget will be in continuation of government efforts to revive sectors impacted by pandemic from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39xYAIa Budget 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the budget will be in continuation of government efforts to revive sectors impacted by pandemic

Buy Nifty Put Options Ahead Of Budget, Says HDFC Securities

The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has already raised expectations from the forthcoming budget, saying that it will be like never before, and alluded to it as "unlike anything seen in the last... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/36cSTxa The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has already raised expectations from the forthcoming budget, saying that it will be like never before, and alluded to it as "unlike anything seen in the last...

Government Likely To Double Health Spending In Budget 2021: Report

Government will likely raise its health spending to Rs 1.2-1.3 lakh crore in the fiscal year starting April 1. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3a6jSeS Government will likely raise its health spending to Rs 1.2-1.3 lakh crore in the fiscal year starting April 1.

Budget 2021: Government Must Bridge Digital Divide, Abolish 18% GST On Education

Budget 2021: While the government had given signals of the GDP allocation towards the sector to be at six per cent of GDP, experts demand that the allocation should increase to 10 per cent from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39jcIoD Budget 2021: While the government had given signals of the GDP allocation towards the sector to be at six per cent of GDP, experts demand that the allocation should increase to 10 per cent

Defence Sector May Receive Higher Budgetary Allocation In Budget 2021

The central government had hiked the defence budget by six per cent last year; an amount of Rs 4,71,378 crore was allocated to the defence sector, which included expenditure on salaries and pensions. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39jfpGH The central government had hiked the defence budget by six per cent last year; an amount of Rs 4,71,378 crore was allocated to the defence sector, which included expenditure on salaries and pensions.

Budget 2021: Startups Seek Cuts In GST Rates, Suspension Of Basel Norms

Budget 2021: Cuts in GST rates, suspension of basel norms for three years, and measures to increase foreign investments are some demands which experts seek for the startup industry from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3a9BGFW Budget 2021: Cuts in GST rates, suspension of basel norms for three years, and measures to increase foreign investments are some demands which experts seek for the startup industry

News24.com | Q&A: The vaccines are on the way. Here's what will happen when it gets here

The one million 'Covishield' vaccine doses we're getting are produced under licence from AstraZeneca by the Serum Institute of India. Another 500 000 will arrive later this month. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36u0tn3

News24.com | ANALYSIS | Covid in SA: Where we are now, what's next and how two vaccine trials will tell our fate

It appears that the vaccine rollout will not significantly shield us from a winter wave, writes Neil Stacey. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2L7afnV

News24.com | Eswatini revamps tax system, cuts debt arrears amid virus crisis

The southern African Kingdom of Eswatini is overhauling its tax system and reducing its debt arrears as it seeks to shore up its finances amid the coronavirus pandemic. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39ApFu7

Budget 2021: Extend Ayushman Bharat Scheme For Pandemic Support, Says IMF

Budget 2021: IMF's Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has favoured the extension of pandemic support measures, thrust on investment in infrastructure, and divestment path for commercially viable companies from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3okvvDZ Budget 2021: IMF's Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has favoured the extension of pandemic support measures, thrust on investment in infrastructure, and divestment path for commercially viable companies

Budget 2021: Auto Sector Seeks GST Reduction In Lithium Batteries

Budget 2021: The government should provide financing options, reduce GST on raw materials, reduce duties on lithium ion cell batteries, which may boost the sales of electric vehicles, according to... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2KQLqMG Budget 2021: The government should provide financing options, reduce GST on raw materials, reduce duties on lithium ion cell batteries, which may boost the sales of electric vehicles, according to...

Railway Budget 2021 Allocation Expected To Be Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore: Brickwork

Railway Budget 2021: Along with the main allocation, the agency also expects that the allocation of safety fund for the railway network should be increased by 50 per cent to Rs. 30,000 crore from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ooIjsY Railway Budget 2021: Along with the main allocation, the agency also expects that the allocation of safety fund for the railway network should be increased by 50 per cent to Rs. 30,000 crore

Budget 2021: Defence Allocation Expected To Be Hiked To Sanitise Neighbourhood

Budget 2021: China and Pakistan are likely to prompt more money allocation for the defence forces for the second straight year from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39yLU3v Budget 2021: China and Pakistan are likely to prompt more money allocation for the defence forces for the second straight year

Budget 2021: As India Unveils Budget, Watch Farm Stocks, Autos, Banks

Analysts believe that tax cuts, higher capital expenditure and greater spending on infrastructure projects -- which tend to support low-income earners -- hold the key to unlocking demand for goods and... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3j0p6Nl Analysts believe that tax cuts, higher capital expenditure and greater spending on infrastructure projects -- which tend to support low-income earners -- hold the key to unlocking demand for goods and...

RBI May Explore Cryptocurrency Operations: What Experts Seek From Budget

Budget 2021: The Reserve Bank of India is exploring the possibility as to whether there is a need for a digital version of fiat currency, according to its recent booklet on payment systems from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2KVdJtq Budget 2021: The Reserve Bank of India is exploring the possibility as to whether there is a need for a digital version of fiat currency, according to its recent booklet on payment systems

What Industries Want From PM Modi Government's Budget: Key Facts

Budget 2021: Corporates and industry lobby groups expect the government to announce greater spending on healthcare and infrastructure, as well as tax breaks for the automotive, manufacturing and... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3oqqFoW Budget 2021: Corporates and industry lobby groups expect the government to announce greater spending on healthcare and infrastructure, as well as tax breaks for the automotive, manufacturing and...

Sensex, Nifty LIVE: Nifty Futures Set To Open Higher Ahead Of Budget 2021

Markets are likely to remain volatile during the session as they would react to the announcements made by the Finance Minister. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39Ao2gc Markets are likely to remain volatile during the session as they would react to the announcements made by the Finance Minister.

News24.com | Sundowns extend PSL lead after downing Chippa

Mamelodi Sundowns extended their lead at the top of the DStv Premiership standings to five points with a 2-0 victory over Chippa United at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pBdrXT

News24.com | BREAKING | Government moots lifting booze ban

Lifting the prohibition on alcohol sales have been mooted in several government meetings this past week. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MDWtcH

Businessinsider.co.za | Can you reuse a face mask? It won't be as effective if you do

Throw away disposable face masks after one use. If you absolutely have to reuse an old face mask, here's how to minimize the chances of infection. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3taufah

News24.com | 'Drunk' cop dismissed after allegedly crashing state car

Constable Tsekiso Jonas Tshabalala, who was stationed at Wolmaransstad in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, was dismissed on Tuesday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MBDvDA

News24.com | White heaps praise on Hendricks after Currie Cup final heroics

Bulls coach Jake White was all smiles after Cornal Hendricks' Man of the Match performance in the Currie Cup final on Saturday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39x1Jrt

Businessinsider.co.za | US confirms third case of Covid variant originally found in South Africa

The Maryland man is the third American confirmed with the more infectious coronavirus variant from South Africa, following two South Carolina cases. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36sNYZ4

Businessinsider.co.za | China's plan for anal swabs to test for Covid-19 is 'not nice but it's the obvious thing to do'

Anal swabs could be a useful coronavirus test, because there's virus in faeces, a microbiology professor said. Faecal testing is preferable because it's less invasive. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NNrkEd

News24.com | 'Swimming in it' - Cele vows to keep enforcing booze ban, even if it makes him unpopular

Police Minister Bheki Cele says South Africans "overdo" it when it comes to drinking alcohol and are "swimming in it". from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j7uQF1

Businessinsider.co.za | Could a Reddit war come to the JSE?

An army of small investors has bloodied large hedge funds on Wall Street with an attack on short selling from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NSkQnG

News24.com | SA secures another 20 million Covid-19 vaccine doses - report

The South African government has reportedly secured another 20 million vaccines from Pfizer. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3csLtK6

News24.com | Hawks, SANDF clash over Cuban Covid-19 drugs – report

The Hawks and South African Health Products Regulatory Authority attempted to confiscate stores of Cuban medication at the South African Military Health Service’s depot in Pretoria. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3r70mFV

Businessinsider.co.za | TAKE A LOOK | SA's first shipment of vaccines is on its way - with Mandela, Gandhi 'looking on'

Government shared photos taken at the shipment's departure. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pMx0MI

News24.com | Could the Springboks face the British and Irish Lions in Australia?

With the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa set for mid-2021 still up in the air due to the coronavirus pandemic, Australia might be an unlikely venue should it go ahead. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MFhUtU

News24.com | ANC suspends North West Premier Job Mokgoro

The ANC in North West is today expected to formally announce the party membership suspension of Premier Job Mokgoro and four other senior members accused of voting with the opposition in the provincial legislature. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39Dd4ql

News24.com | EFF slams cops, City of Cape Town for not arresting beach protesters

The EFF has cried foul over the handling of a demonstration at Muizenberg beach, saying a lack of arrests was due to most of protesters being white. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36s3fJQ

Budget 2021: Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Budget Tomorrow

The Economic Survey forecasted a "V-shaped" recovery for the Indian economy and real GDP growth of 11 per cent in 2021-22, on the back of roll-out of a massive vaccination drive from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3oDp7bc The Economic Survey forecasted a "V-shaped" recovery for the Indian economy and real GDP growth of 11 per cent in 2021-22, on the back of roll-out of a massive vaccination drive

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust IPO To Open On February 3

Investors can bid for a minimum 200 units and in multiples of 200 units thereafter, which translates into a minimum application size of Rs 55,000 at the higher end of the price band from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/36rW4B0 Investors can bid for a minimum 200 units and in multiples of 200 units thereafter, which translates into a minimum application size of Rs 55,000 at the higher end of the price band

News24.com | Zimbabwe elite forced to confront crippled healthcare system

Amid the Covid surge that has also left many officials dead, Zimbabwean authorities come face to face with reality long faced by poor. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YuzL9F

News24.com | Referee Jaco Peyper's Loftus banter: 'You've got a lot of advice for your first Currie Cup!'

Referee Jaco Peyper had a busy afternoon in Saturday's Currie Cup final between the Bulls and Sharks at Loftus Versfeld. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YrVP4O

News24.com | Six Indian nationals arrested at OR Tambo with ivermectin, other medicines worth R6m

Six Indian nationals have been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for attempting to smuggle unregistered medicine - including ivermectin - worth R6 million into the country. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cxaBzz

News24.com | Covid-19: South Africa records 5 297 new cases, 318 more deaths

A total of 1 449 236 cases have been reported with 5 297 new cases in the past 24 hours. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j0UnzR

News24.com | Sharks boss backs 'amazing' Curwin Bosch after Currie Cup final struggles

This season's Currie Cup, probably the most unique of its kind, was a breakthrough tournament for Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39ynWWr

Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged On Sunday

In the national capital, the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 86.30 per litre and diesel was steady at Rs 76.48 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2YupudB In the national capital, the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 86.30 per litre and diesel was steady at Rs 76.48 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation

News24.com | Ex-cop, two others found guilty of kidnapping UFS student and forcing him to make drugs

A former cop and two other people have been found guilty of kidnapping and attempted drug dealing. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aiIIII

News24.com | Covid-19 vaccines may need adjusting to new strains, scientists say

A study into a vaccine from Novavax published Thursday showed that vaccines may be somewhat less effective against new variants. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MALjWi

News24.com | KZN Post Office robbery gang arrested

ONE suspect was killed and two were arrested following a robbery at the Hammarsdale Post office on Friday morning. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39uZe93

News24.com | OPINION | Zuma must go... to the Zondo commission

Thembalethu Seyisi writes that the Constitutional Court was critical of the Zondo commission in its judgment, but questions why it didn't deal with the Jacob Zuma matter sooner. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j7QLfl

US Lobby Group Urges India Not To Tighten Foreign Investment Rules

India is considering revising the rules after traders in the country accused Amazon's Indian division and Walmart's Flipkart of creating complex structures to bypass investment regulations from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3pzw3Y2 India is considering revising the rules after traders in the country accused Amazon's Indian division and Walmart's Flipkart of creating complex structures to bypass investment regulations

Future Group Likens Amazon To 'Ruthless' Alexander The Great

Dubbing it a corporate battle "for supremacy over Indian customers", Biyani's staff e-mail late on Friday said Amazon was "playing the dog in the manger" from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2YvaPi8 Dubbing it a corporate battle "for supremacy over Indian customers", Biyani's staff e-mail late on Friday said Amazon was "playing the dog in the manger"

News24.com | Sexual harassment at workplace: CCMA rules against Department of Agriculture

Employers must act when sexual harassment takes place on their premises, even if this is during a meeting which the employer has not authorised, the CCMA has ruled. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pBvMnu

News24.com | Elgar, Shamsi expected to be fit for 2nd Test in Pakistan

Proteas opening batsman Dean Elgar and spinner Tabraiz Shamsi are expected to be fully fit and available for selection for the second Test against Pakistan. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36nj708

Businessinsider.co.za | A new fund wants to pay up to R60 million for 25% stakes in SMEs. Here’s how to pitch.

Khumovest promises BEE credentials and help with access to cheaper credit, for small to medium companies with three-year profit records. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3awhnmz

News24.com | Man arrested, many guns seized after Joburg shootout

Gauteng police have arrested one man believed to be part of a hijacking gang after a shootout in Johannesburg. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pwVw4p

What's In Focus For Government's High Stakes Union Budget

Budget 2021: India is likely to double healthcare spending in the next fiscal year with the aim of raising expenditure in the sector to 4 per cent of gross domestic output in next four years from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3cmgFdR Budget 2021: India is likely to double healthcare spending in the next fiscal year with the aim of raising expenditure in the sector to 4 per cent of gross domestic output in next four years

News24.com | Khula Lula: A fund which seeks to ensure the success of black women-led start-ups

Milisa Mabinza's vision is clear - enabling black South African women's success in various fields of business where they have been previously disadvantaged. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ahJ56b

News24.com | MTN files lawsuit against 5G spectrum sale

Icasa announced the upcoming sale of more than R8 billion of spectrum in early October, with the terms set in subsequent reviews and consultations. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3t8zx68

News24.com | Private education in SA growing fast, maturing rapidly - futurist

A combination of factors have led to education in South Africa moving more and more into the privatisation arena, explains a futurist. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39wNtiM

Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Steady On Saturday

Petrol, Diesel Prices: In the national capital, the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 86.30 per litre and diesel was steady at Rs 76.48 per litre from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3cpfnPi Petrol, Diesel Prices: In the national capital, the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 86.30 per litre and diesel was steady at Rs 76.48 per litre

News24.com | Markram takes blame for Proteas collapse but confident after gritty half-century

Proteas opening batsman Aiden Markram is hoping to ride a wave of confidence after scoring his first half-century in the sub-continent. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YGfGNT

News24.com | Man in court for cash-in-transit robbery at KwaZulu-Natal pension pay point

A 20-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with a cash-in-transit heist at a pension pay point in KwaZulu-Natal. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pBoYGs

News24.com | City of Cape Town ends mobile library service after 60 years

Elderly and disabled clients advised to use community libraries, as City of Cape Town closes down mobile service after 60 years. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pzlbJM

News24.com | Mother, daughter in dock for allegedly scamming people out of over R3m in investment scheme

A Northern Cape mother and daughter were arrested after they allegedly scammed people out of more than R3 million in an investment scheme. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3r5t0Hz

News24.com | SA's oldest independent newspaper stops the presses and goes digital

Grocott's Mail, South Africa's oldest independent newspaper, has stopped printing due to the financial constraints brought on by Covid-19. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pzTH6R

News24.com | Lockdown: Kitesurfing community crashing in wake of 'diabolical' beach ban

The beach ban, put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19, is affecting the watersports industry, which is already battling to keep its head above water, and businesses are sinking. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YsdZTZ

News24.com | Limpopo man in court for alleged vehicle financing swindle

The Limpopo Hawks have arrested a man for fraud, after he allegedly bought a vehicle with fraudulent documents and then failed to make any repayments. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ysgl5h

Businessinsider.co.za | Does Facebook listen to you? Here's what you need to know

Facebook denies that it listens to you through your phone to eavesdrop or target ads to you. That said, you can disable Facebook's microphone access. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39tL0FI

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tables Economic Survey In Lok Sabha

The Economic Survey 2020-21, authored by a team led by Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Venkata Subramanian, details the state of different sectors of the economy from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3crVYgV The Economic Survey 2020-21, authored by a team led by Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Venkata Subramanian, details the state of different sectors of the economy

News24.com | Mining industry prepares for R300m Covid-19 vaccine rollout effort

SA's mining industry estimates it will cost around R300 million to help the government roll out Covid-19 vaccines to mineworkers and community members as the country battles a surge in infections. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MEsu4A

News24.com | Omotoso rape trial: Ex-Idols contestant recounts how she, sister were groomed to please church chief

Anele Mxakaza, a former Idols contestant, testified in the Eastern Cape High Court in Port Elizabeth on Thursday that she and her twin sister, Neliswa, were groomed to please rape-accused televangelist Timothy Omotoso. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ckrvBa

Sensex, Nifty Give Up Gains Ahead Of Economic Survey

Eight of 11 sector gauges compiled by the NSE were trading higher led by the Nifty Private Bank index's nearly 1 per cent gain from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/36na8fh Eight of 11 sector gauges compiled by the NSE were trading higher led by the Nifty Private Bank index's nearly 1 per cent gain

News24.com | Eskom wants those who generate their own power to pay for grid use - but it will not earn extra

Eskom wants those generating their own power to pay a charge for using the grid as a back-up, but the power utility said it will not be earning more revenue if this happens. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36hRHsr

News24.com | The barcoding gap: Can South Africa protect its Covid jabs from crime?

South Africa’s first Covid-19 vaccines are on course to touch down at OR Tambo, but they won’t carry the security measures that could best protect them from criminals. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ppIjdI

News24.com | Body of Potch pharmacist who went rowing at Boskop Dam found

The body of Potchefstroom pharmacist George Dannhauser, 37, has been found some 30m from where his kayak capsized on the Boskop Dam. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36nxott

News24.com | 'Cruel and cold-hearted' Table Mountain Killer gets two life sentences

Blessing Bveni, who was infamously dubbed the Table Mountain Killer, received two life sentences for the murders of a cyclist and a hiker in 2018 from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cm7mdW

News24.com | Voëlklip tragedy: Search for body of girl possibly abandoned

Her body was briefly spotted by rescue personnel on Monday, before disappearing under the water again. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pGkRsE

Businessinsider.co.za | Here’s how registration for a Covid-19 vaccine will work in SA

A six-step process, underpinned by the Electronic Vaccination Data System, will guide South Africa’s Covid-19 immunisation programme. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cpx2X9

Ahead of Budget 2021, How Government's Spending Plans Have Fared So Far

The government has missed its total spending targets in the past two years, or even scaled them down, and has failed to meet goals for some of its flagship development programs, a review of budget... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ahp6Vl The government has missed its total spending targets in the past two years, or even scaled them down, and has failed to meet goals for some of its flagship development programs, a review of budget...

Economic Survey Likely To Predict 11% Growth For 2021-22: Report

The survey is set to forecast nominal GDP, which includes inflation, will rise 15.4 per cent, the highest since independence in 1947 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3iXygdl The survey is set to forecast nominal GDP, which includes inflation, will rise 15.4 per cent, the highest since independence in 1947

IRFC Shares Make Weak Debut On Exchanges, List At A Discount Of 4%

IRFC's three-day share sale via initial public offering which ended on January 20 was subscribed over 3 times on the BSE and National Stock Exchange from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3oqQZiz IRFC's three-day share sale via initial public offering which ended on January 20 was subscribed over 3 times on the BSE and National Stock Exchange

Budget 2021: Any New Tax Could Hit Economic Recovery, Government Warned

A so-called Covid cess shouldn't be announced because the economy is still normalizing after a strict and vast lockdown, Sonal Varma, an economist at Nomura Holdings, said on Thursday from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3pvygUq A so-called Covid cess shouldn't be announced because the economy is still normalizing after a strict and vast lockdown, Sonal Varma, an economist at Nomura Holdings, said on Thursday

News24.com | FRIDAY BRIEFING | The real rogue unit

How SA's spy service served Zuma and the ANC - and gorged itself on billions of rand. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YqoQO8

Businessinsider.co.za | Novavax coronavirus vaccine much less effective in SA than in UK

The shot was much less effective in a smaller trial in South Africa, the company said on Thursday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39tLR9g

Sensex Rises Over 450 Points, Nifty Reclaims 13,900 Led By Reliance

The Indian equity benchmarks staged a gap up opening on Friday on the back of strong global cues ahead of presentation of the Economic Survey from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ckpxAJ The Indian equity benchmarks staged a gap up opening on Friday on the back of strong global cues ahead of presentation of the Economic Survey

Budget 2021: Economic Survey To Be Presented Today

The Economic Survey is expected to dwell on the progress made by the Indian economy in the previous year and also present forecasts on the year ahead, in light of the coronavirus pandemic from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3cfGpZw The Economic Survey is expected to dwell on the progress made by the Indian economy in the previous year and also present forecasts on the year ahead, in light of the coronavirus pandemic

Sensex, Nifty Set To Open Higher On Positive Global Cues

Japan's Nikkei was steady but tracking toward its first weekly loss of 2021, having fallen 1.5 per cent since last Friday. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3cl8M8L Japan's Nikkei was steady but tracking toward its first weekly loss of 2021, having fallen 1.5 per cent since last Friday.

Stocks To Watch: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Chemicals, Aviation stocks

Maruti Suzuki reported a 24 per cent rise in quarterly profit to Rs 1,941.4 crore during the December quarter, beating analysts' estimates from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3pvuzOu Maruti Suzuki reported a 24 per cent rise in quarterly profit to Rs 1,941.4 crore during the December quarter, beating analysts' estimates

News24.com | Mmusi Maimane | How One South Africa Movement will support independent candidates

Earlier this week Mmusi Maimane announced that his One South Africa Movement would support, train, endorse and campaign for independent candidates across the country. Here he answers FAQ about the process. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39pOitx

News24.com | OPINION | City living: How one model changed the face of Cape Town's CBD

Thousands of people are now living in Cape Town’s CBD thanks to the city's Central City Improvement District. It's a model that Tasso Evangelinos writes he would like to see replicated in other CBDs around the country. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qYWIhq

Petrol, Diesel Prices Unchanged On Friday

In Delhi,the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 86.30 per litreand diesel was steady at Rs 76.48 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ps3USM In Delhi,the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 86.30 per litreand diesel was steady at Rs 76.48 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation

GameStops Wild Ride Has Indian Retail Traders Strapping In

GameStop has exploded onto trading screens with the stock up more than 1,700 per cent this year from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3cifzjx GameStop has exploded onto trading screens with the stock up more than 1,700 per cent this year

News24.com | LIVE | Spies, black ops take centre stage at Zondo inquiry as ConCourt rules on whether Zuma must appear

After numerous attempted to block a secret witness from testifying before the state capture commission, the unidentified witness, known as 'Miss K' enters her second day on the stand. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3orZF8m

Businessinsider.co.za | No generators mean no vaccines, and 5 other things we learnt about govt’s vaccine plans

Doctors contracted to the state will be paid between R50 and R60 for each vaccination, but how much medical schemes will pay for each Covid-19 vaccine has not yet been determined. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36B7GSH

News24.com | A pill, a ring or a jab: The future of HIV prevention is choice

The available tools for HIV prevention are expanding, but the devil’s in the detail of getting the medicines to people in a way that works for them. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3t6NiT4

Businessinsider.co.za | This key graph shows SA’s deadly Covid wave may finally have peaked

Almost 126,000 "excess" deaths have now been recorded during SA's pandemic. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36lVeG3

US Video Game Retailer GameStop's Stock Jumps 1,000%. Key Facts

GameStop, a struggling US video game retailer, has seen its stock surge about 1,000 per cent in two weeks after a group of amateur investors active on the online forum Reddit banded together to fight... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3a8hYdP GameStop, a struggling US video game retailer, has seen its stock surge about 1,000 per cent in two weeks after a group of amateur investors active on the online forum Reddit banded together to fight...

News24.com | Suspect hands himself over to cops for murder committed 11 years ago

A man has handed himself over to the Mbombela Hawks in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Willy Shipalane in 2010. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iQm3r2

Apple's Business In India Low Relative To Size Of Opportunity: Tim Cook

Apple posted all-time record revenue of $111.4 billion, up 21% year over year. International sales accounted for 64% of the quarter's revenue. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Mbn3dl Apple posted all-time record revenue of $111.4 billion, up 21% year over year. International sales accounted for 64% of the quarter's revenue.

Apple's Business In India Doubled In Last Quarter: Tim Cook

Apple registered over 60 per cent growth (year-on-year) in its India business in calendar year 2020, while for the festive quarter, the growth was an impressive 100 per cent on a year-on-year basis from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2M2T0Vn Apple registered over 60 per cent growth (year-on-year) in its India business in calendar year 2020, while for the festive quarter, the growth was an impressive 100 per cent on a year-on-year basis

Australian Mining Stock Surges After Being Mistaken For GameStop

Trading volume in the company was at more than 20 times the normal average, leading some to believe that GME had been mistaken for GameStop from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2YmNDTm Trading volume in the company was at more than 20 times the normal average, leading some to believe that GME had been mistaken for GameStop

News24.com | PIC looks on while 'Survé Inc' burns through state pensioners' billions

Controversial newspaper owner Iqbal Survé continues to side-step the state fund manager’s efforts to reclaim the fortune that its former boss threw his way. Meanwhile ever more of the PIC’s cash is being spent propping up the Survé empire. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39n8gF5

News24.com | Kagiso Rabada makes history by claiming 200th Test wicket, fourth youngest to do so

Kagiso Rabada became the seventh South African bowler to cross the 200 Test wicket mark when he dismissed Hassan Ali for 21. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3punOfS

Axis Bank Gains Over 2% Despite Decline In Q3 Net Profit

Axis Bank, the fourth largest private sector lender by market capitalisation, reported a 36.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in standalone net profit to Rs 1,117 crore for the quarter ended... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39n7UOO Axis Bank, the fourth largest private sector lender by market capitalisation, reported a 36.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in standalone net profit to Rs 1,117 crore for the quarter ended...

Reddit Day Traders Add Billions To The Wealth Of The Super-Rich

Day traders have been piling into previously unloved tickers favored by short sellers in recent sessions, driving them to record highs. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Mew2dE Day traders have been piling into previously unloved tickers favored by short sellers in recent sessions, driving them to record highs.

News24.com | Man Utd title hopes dented after defeat to bottom club Sheffield United

Rock-bottom Sheffield United put a huge dent in Manchester United's Premier League title hopes on Wednesday, beating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's off-key side 2-1 at Old Trafford. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qZ18Vv

Sensex Drops Over 500 Points, Nifty Near 13,800 On Weak Global Cues

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1.2 per cent, with valuations looking stretched given the index had risen more than 6 per cent just this month. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3t3hXR3 MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1.2 per cent, with valuations looking stretched given the index had risen more than 6 per cent just this month.

Budget 2021: A Guide To Stocks Likely To Be Most Affected

Analysts believe that tax cuts, higher capital expenditure and greater spending on infrastructure projects -- which tend to support low-income earners -- hold the key to unlocking demand for goods and... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3j0p6Nl Analysts believe that tax cuts, higher capital expenditure and greater spending on infrastructure projects -- which tend to support low-income earners -- hold the key to unlocking demand for goods and...

Apple Becomes World's Biggest Smartphone Seller In Fourth Quarter

Data from research firm IDC showed Apple's shipments surged 22 per cent to 90.1 million phones in the quarter, giving it global market share of 23.4 per cent and marking a record for the company from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3poN5rS Data from research firm IDC showed Apple's shipments surged 22 per cent to 90.1 million phones in the quarter, giving it global market share of 23.4 per cent and marking a record for the company

Sensex, Nifty Set To Stage A Gap Down Opening On Weak Global Cues

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1.2 per cent, with valuations looking stretched given the index had risen more than 6 per cent just this month. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Yn9qdG MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1.2 per cent, with valuations looking stretched given the index had risen more than 6 per cent just this month.

Government Likely To Announce Sale Of IDBI Bank, Stake in LIC: Sources

The government plans to announce the sale of a 10 per cent to 15 per cent stake in the state-run Life Insurance Corporation in next week's budget, as part of a privatisation push to improve public... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ojeMkE The government plans to announce the sale of a 10 per cent to 15 per cent stake in the state-run Life Insurance Corporation in next week's budget, as part of a privatisation push to improve public...

News24.com | Siya Khumalo | Alcohol Ban: Political reasons South Africans don’t know BEE can solve its causes

The socio-political reasons B-BBEE is associated with "corruption" eclipse its potential as a solution - but resulting criminal booze networks worsen that criminality, writes Siya Khumalo. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36maCSK

Stocks To Watch: Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, NTPC

Axis Bank reported a 36 per cent year-on-year decline in December 2020 quarter profit to Rs 1,117 crore due to higher provisioning for bad loans from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ot58fc Axis Bank reported a 36 per cent year-on-year decline in December 2020 quarter profit to Rs 1,117 crore due to higher provisioning for bad loans

Petrol, Diesel Prices Steady Across Metros On Thursday

In the national capital,the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 86.30 per litreand diesel was steady at Rs 76.48 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3t2oPho In the national capital,the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 86.30 per litreand diesel was steady at Rs 76.48 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation

News24.com | Tshwane metro sees 'drastic decline' in Covid-19 numbers, Mayor Randall Williams says

Tshwane Mayor Randall Williams says adjusted Level 3 lockdown regulations should be eased, thanks to a significant reduction in positive cases in the metro. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KUMpeY

Reliance Industries Falls After Amazon Tries To Block Future's Asset Sale

Reliance Industries: As of 2:19 pm, Reliance Industries shares were trading 1.81 per cent lower at Rs 1,902 in-line with the Sensex which was down 2 per cent from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Yh1tGX Reliance Industries: As of 2:19 pm, Reliance Industries shares were trading 1.81 per cent lower at Rs 1,902 in-line with the Sensex which was down 2 per cent

Stove Kraft IPO Oversubscribed On Second Day Of Issue

Stove Kraft IPO was witnessing huge demand from retail investors as the portion reserved for them was subscribed 5.24 times. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39lQ7HR Stove Kraft IPO was witnessing huge demand from retail investors as the portion reserved for them was subscribed 5.24 times.

News24.com | Cheetahs make 3 new pack signings, confirm departure of key duo

The Cheetahs have announced the signing of three new players set join the squad when training resumes on 3 February. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sZAoG5

Indian Economy To Get Shot In The Arm From Budget: Economists

India's Union budget, due on February 1, would help a significant economic recovery in financial year 2021/22 and has already sent stocks to record highs from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ccBjwX India's Union budget, due on February 1, would help a significant economic recovery in financial year 2021/22 and has already sent stocks to record highs

News24.com | JUST IN | Former Zuma legal giant Kemp J Kemp succumbs to Covid-19

Advocate Kemp J Kemp, SC, a well-known advocate and celebrated figure in South African legal circles, died during the course of Tuesday night. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oqJGHD

News24.com | LIVE | Zondo commission to hear more evidence on spies, black ops as 'unidentified witness' testifies

Following explosive testimony revealed by acting director-general Loyiso Jafta in relation to unlawful practices within the SSA, the State Capture Inquiry resumes with a new witness on the stand. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MxmmLq

Sensex Slumps Over 500 Points, Nifty Below 14,100 Led By Losses In Banks

Monthly expiry of January futures and option contracts tomorrow was also adding to the selling pressure in the markets, analysts said from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/36cWafJ Monthly expiry of January futures and option contracts tomorrow was also adding to the selling pressure in the markets, analysts said

Rupee Up 8 Paise To 72.86 Against US Dollar In Early Trade

Rupee Vs Dollar: At the interbank forex market, the domestic currency opened at 72.91 against the US dollar and inched higher to 72.86 against the greenback from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3pqP3rG Rupee Vs Dollar: At the interbank forex market, the domestic currency opened at 72.91 against the US dollar and inched higher to 72.86 against the greenback

Home First Finance Company IPO Subscribed 26.66 Times

Home First Finance Company's Rs 1,153.72-crore IPO consisted of a fresh issue of Rs 265 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 888.72 crore by promoters and current shareholders from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3sYs5KT Home First Finance Company's Rs 1,153.72-crore IPO consisted of a fresh issue of Rs 265 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 888.72 crore by promoters and current shareholders

News24.com | Girl, 8, critical, several injured as car, tuck and taxi collide in Johannesburg

An 8-year-old girl and two other passengers have suffered serious injuries in a collision between a truck, a taxi and a light motor vehicle in Walkerville. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MwGXiD

Kotak Mahindra Bank Gains Over 1% On Jump In Q3 Net Profit

India's third largest private sector lender by market capitalisation clocked a 16.1 per cent year-on-year growth in profit at Rs 1,853.5 crore for the quarter ended December 2020 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3qUorzJ India's third largest private sector lender by market capitalisation clocked a 16.1 per cent year-on-year growth in profit at Rs 1,853.5 crore for the quarter ended December 2020

Auto Stocks Drop As Government Proposes To Levy Green Tax In Budget

According to the proposal, private vehicles older than 15 years could be taxed higher as would transport vehicles older than eight years from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3cdspPM According to the proposal, private vehicles older than 15 years could be taxed higher as would transport vehicles older than eight years

News24.com | Chaos as angry bikers allegedly assault motorist, run over cop at police station

The wrath of angry bikers has led to chaotic scenes at the Belfast police station in Mpumalanga. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cblEy9

News24.com | Manhunt launched for 'dangerous' prisoners who escaped while in transit in Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga awaiting trial prison escapees face charges of murder, attempted murder, rape as well as robbery with aggravating circumstances. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KPqXb4

L&T Gains Over 1% On Bagging Rs 1,390 Crore Contract

The scope of work for the C6 package includes construction of viaducts, one station, major river bridges, maintenance depots, and other auxiliary works from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/36fqpmw The scope of work for the C6 package includes construction of viaducts, one station, major river bridges, maintenance depots, and other auxiliary works

How An Obscure Penny Stock Soars To 451% Gains Via Chat Forums

Blue Sphere soared as advertised on Jan. 19. By the end of the day, it was up 451%, having risen from six-tenths of a penny to over 3 cents from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3iP1fA9 Blue Sphere soared as advertised on Jan. 19. By the end of the day, it was up 451%, having risen from six-tenths of a penny to over 3 cents

Nifty Trades Below 14,200, Sensex Falls Over 300 Points; L&T Outperforms

Larsen & Toubro was outperforming on an otherwise weak markets after its profit rose 5% to Rs 2467 crore in December quarter. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3sXxv8R Larsen & Toubro was outperforming on an otherwise weak markets after its profit rose 5% to Rs 2467 crore in December quarter.

Nifty Set To Open Below 14,200 On Subdued Global Cues

MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 49 nations, fell 1.99 points or 0.3 per cent, to 666.09. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2MwqYRF MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 49 nations, fell 1.99 points or 0.3 per cent, to 666.09.

Stocks To Watch: L&T, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Securities

Larsen & Toubro's net profit in the third quarter ended December 31 rose 4.9 per cent to Rs 2,466.7 crore from Rs 2,352 crore, while revenues fell 1.8 per cent to Rs 35,596.4 crore from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3iPEz2B Larsen & Toubro's net profit in the third quarter ended December 31 rose 4.9 per cent to Rs 2,466.7 crore from Rs 2,352 crore, while revenues fell 1.8 per cent to Rs 35,596.4 crore

News24.com | Covid-19: J&J the first confirmed vaccine maker to seek key regulatory approval that will allow distribution

The genetically modified organisms registrar has published a notice to officially open a 30-day public notice period for a key approval needed before US-based Johnson & Johnson's vaccine can be imported and distributed – the first confirmed vaccine to go through this process. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3caR33H

News24.com | ANALYSIS | Lockdown policing is not lekker

Given government’s slow response to rolling out a Covid vaccine response, it appears that 2021 will be similar to 2020, with police officials having to continue to enforce various forms of lockdown regulations in response to successive waves of heightened Covid-19 infections, writes Guy Lamb. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YkICdQ

Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked By 25 Paise In Delhi

In Delhi, the price of petrol was hiked by 25 paise to Rs 86.30 per litre and diesel was increased by a similar amount to Rs 76.48 per litre per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/36fGTe9 In Delhi, the price of petrol was hiked by 25 paise to Rs 86.30 per litre and diesel was increased by a similar amount to Rs 76.48 per litre per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation

News24.com | EXCLUSIVE | R38m Lotto winner: 'My life is not going to change'

Apart from investing the money in properties and buying a "simple car", the winner - who lives with her aunt - also plans on paying some of it forward. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qPWIQM

News24.com | Overseas clubs express interest in promising WP flank

Western Province loose forward Jaco Coetzee is reportedly being courted by two overseas clubs. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3orQ8yt

News24.com | Body of Northern Cape student who fell from tube found in Orange River

Klarissa Joubert, a resident of Orania and student at North-West University, was last seen on Thursday evening when she and a group of friends went tubing on the Orange River. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sQTka2

News24.com | CRL hearings: Couple's allegations of oral sex against Rivers of Living Waters leader Bishop Zondo

Harrowing allegations, which include forced oral sex, rape and manipulation, have been levelled against Rivers of Living Waters Ministries leader Bishop Stephen Zondo. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ocUSI0

News24.com | Government-funded bus company battling arson attacks, R16 million up in smoke in 4 months

Eastern Cape Transport MEC Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe has condemned torching of AB350 buses in the Eastern Cape which has cost the company more than R16 million in four months. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39iWBY7

News24.com | Covid-19: 4 551 new infections as SA's total now stands at 1 417 537

South Africa recorded another 243 Covid-19 deaths and 4 551 new infections, while the recovery rate continued to improve. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/369TH5S

News24.com | Heaven International Fellowship church threatens legal action against CRL commission

Heaven International Fellowship church, in southern Johannesburg, say they are considering legal action after the public hearings held by the CRL commission. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M2IME8

News24.com | WATCH | Robbers make off with no loot in failed CIT robbery on Golden Highway

The Hawks have opened a docket following an alleged cash-in-transit robbery on the Golden Highway near Viking on Monday afternoon. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iLk5It

News24.com | WATCH | Parts of Kruger National Park flooded after storm Eloise hits

Parts of the Kruger National Park were submerged in water because of over flowing rivers and dams. Water levels rose drastically in the region after tropical storm Eloise made land fall in the popular park on the weekend. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oj0Zun

News24.com | KwaZulu-Natal police on high alert as crowd of 30 dispersed amid truck protest suspensions

A crowd of 30 people was dispersed from a gathering in Durban for allegedly plotting to hold an illegal march to City Hall, amid threats of protest by truck drivers. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YcsWta

News24.com | 'Quarantine protocols' force Proteas to select young T20 side in Pakistan

Director of Cricket Graeme Smith explained that quarantine protocols are the reason why the Proteas have selected a 'water-downed' T20 side in Pakistan. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MtNhaD

News24.com | 'We are still on course to receive first batch of vaccines by end of January' - Mkhize

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize stands by his announcement that South Africa will receive one million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine from the Serum Institute of India at the end of January. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LWSdFq

News24.com | Woman defends Rivers of Living Waters Ministries bishop after her niece accuses him of rape

Woman defends Rivers of Living Waters Ministries bishop against niece. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qSJN0t

News24.com | Steinhoff revives plans for Pepco listing after pandemic delay

Steinhoff International Holdings NV is reviving plans for a potential share sale of European discount retailer Pepco Group after the coronavirus pandemic caused the move to be put on hold in mid-2020. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3a2Xu6i

US Industry Body Recommends Ideas To Biden Administration To Boost Indo-US Ties

The US and India share a common set of values, robust democratic systems, and cultures of entrepreneurship, as well as long-standing people-to-people ties that make the two countries natural partners from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3cim4mt The US and India share a common set of values, robust democratic systems, and cultures of entrepreneurship, as well as long-standing people-to-people ties that make the two countries natural partners

Transport Ministry Proposes 'Green' Tax On Old, Polluting Vehicles

According to the proposal, private vehicles older than 15 years could be taxed higher as would transport vehicles older than eight years from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3cfhGo2 According to the proposal, private vehicles older than 15 years could be taxed higher as would transport vehicles older than eight years

Hyundai Motor Q4 Profit Jumps 57% On Demand For SUVs, Genesis

Recent news that Hyundai was discussing an electric car and battery tie-up with Apple Inc pushed up the automake'rs shares from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3pwBh7f Recent news that Hyundai was discussing an electric car and battery tie-up with Apple Inc pushed up the automake'rs shares

Government Likely To Double Health Spending In Budget 2021: Report

Government will likely raise its health spending to Rs 1.2-1.3 lakh crore in the fiscal year starting April 1. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3a6jSeS Government will likely raise its health spending to Rs 1.2-1.3 lakh crore in the fiscal year starting April 1.

Indian Economy Estimated To Grow At 7.3% In 2021: United Nations

The report said the livelihood and income impacts have been particularly harsh for about 2 billion informal workers with limited social protection, especially those self-employed in the informal... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/36dvRpV The report said the livelihood and income impacts have been particularly harsh for about 2 billion informal workers with limited social protection, especially those self-employed in the informal...

Budget 2021: Government Should Focus On Implementing Scrappage Policy

The Mumbai-based firm has also recommended that the government should propose a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on smaller cars to 18% from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3iLQYol The Mumbai-based firm has also recommended that the government should propose a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on smaller cars to 18%

Budget 2021: Buy Nifty Put Options Ahead Of Budget, Says HDFC Securities

The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has already raised expectations from the forthcoming budget, saying that it will be like never before, and alluded to it as "unlike anything seen in the last... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/36cSTxa The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has already raised expectations from the forthcoming budget, saying that it will be like never before, and alluded to it as "unlike anything seen in the last...

Petrol, Diesel Prices Touch New Highs On Tuesday

In the national capital, the price of petrol was hiked by 35 paise toRs 86.05 per litre and diesel was increased by a similar amount to Rs 76.23, according to Indian Oil Corporation from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2YbwoV0 In the national capital, the price of petrol was hiked by 35 paise toRs 86.05 per litre and diesel was increased by a similar amount to Rs 76.23, according to Indian Oil Corporation

BSE, NSE Shut Due To Republic Day

The Republic Day commemorates the day when the Constitution of India came into effect i.e. January 26, 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) and transforming the country into a newly... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3c9425N The Republic Day commemorates the day when the Constitution of India came into effect i.e. January 26, 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) and transforming the country into a newly...

Businessinsider.co.za | Japan is only insisting the Olympics will go ahead, to get the 2032 Games out of sympathy - report

The Times reports that Japan wants to "maintain the façade of battling determinedly to go ahead," even though it knows the Games will be scrapped. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3a70kY2

Sensex, Nifty Fluctuate As Rebound In Banks Offset Reliance Slide

Bank stocks were among the top boosts on the index, with shares of HDFC Bank rising 2.2 per cent to become the biggest boost to Nifty. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39cqObe Bank stocks were among the top boosts on the index, with shares of HDFC Bank rising 2.2 per cent to become the biggest boost to Nifty.

Rupee Gains 4 Paise To Clock 72.93 Against US Dollar In Early Trade

Rupee Vs Dollar: Traders said the local unit is trading in a narrow range against the US dollar ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting this week from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3afT8sH Rupee Vs Dollar: Traders said the local unit is trading in a narrow range against the US dollar ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting this week

News24.com | Cyril Ramaphosa | Covid-19 vaccine rollout campaign: It is vital no-one is left behind

Covid-19 vaccines from India will soon arrive in South Africa and will signal the start of a mass vaccination campaign that will be the most ambitious and extensive in our country’s history, writes Cyril Ramaphosa. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YbJ5PK

News24.com | Farmhouse set on fire and a number of weapons stolen in Fort Beaufort

A case of arson and housebreaking has been opened after an unknown number of suspects broke into a farmhouse in Fort Beaufort in the Eastern Cape. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39d10LT

News24.com | More stringent vetting of councillors at underperforming municipalities - Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the stringent vetting of candidates in poor performing municipalities. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/368inMf

Grasim Industries Jumps To Record High On Foraying Into Paints Business

Grasim Industries board has approved plan to invest Rs 5,000 crore over next three years in the paints business. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3pg0d2A Grasim Industries board has approved plan to invest Rs 5,000 crore over next three years in the paints business.

News24.com | The Covid-19 leadership vacuum: What happens to power when politicians and executives fall?

More local companies are reporting Covid-19-related deaths among their executives, and political leaders have not been spared either. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NAjC0b

News24.com | Cops bust booze-fuelled party in Vanderbijlpark, arrest hundreds more across Gauteng

Police have arrested hundreds of suspects across Gauteng for a variety of crimes - from attending a booze-fuelled party past curfew to illegal mining and transporting booze. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KKOlGR

News24.com | Two life sentences for Eastern Cape man who raped two girls aged 9 and 11

An Eastern Cape man has been sentenced to two life terms for raping two girls - aged 9 and 11 - and assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Peddie in September 2018. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Nylarz

Here Is All You Need to Know About Stove Kraft IPO

Stove Kraft's three-day shares sale via initial public offering (IPO) opened for subscription today (January 25). from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Y7PETk Stove Kraft's three-day shares sale via initial public offering (IPO) opened for subscription today (January 25).

Ultratech Cement Rises 2% On Doubling In Q3 Net Profit

UltraTech Cement's net profit more than doubled to Rs 1,584.58 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2020 from Rs 711.17 crore in the year-ago period, UltraTech Cement said in a BSE regulatory... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Y7sg8m UltraTech Cement's net profit more than doubled to Rs 1,584.58 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2020 from Rs 711.17 crore in the year-ago period, UltraTech Cement said in a BSE regulatory...

Reliance Industries Sheds Over 4% Post Q3 Results

Reliance Industries' net profit rose 13 per cent to Rs 13,101 crore in quarter ended December 2020 from Rs 11,640 crore during the corresponding period a year ago from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ofMeZ2 Reliance Industries' net profit rose 13 per cent to Rs 13,101 crore in quarter ended December 2020 from Rs 11,640 crore during the corresponding period a year ago

News24.com | 'Nightmare not knowing' - Cape Town Covid victim's family wish hospital had kept them informed

Days of anxiety have followed umpteen calls without a prognosis or update on the wellbeing of an 86-year-old hospitalised in Cape Town. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/365PZu0

News24.com | Covid-19: South Africa records 8 147 new infections and 300 new deaths

As of Sunday, the country recorded a total of 1 412 986 confirmed Covid-19 cases. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2M4t6Ae

News24.com | All school management teams and support staff expected to report for duty on Monday

The basic education department has announced that all school management teams and support staff are expected to report back to school on Monday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/36939X0

News24.com | Etzebeth makes debut at flank as Toulon beat 'annoyed' 14-man Stade Francais

South African World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth started the first game of his career at blindside flanker in Toulon's home victory over 14-man Stade Francais. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ycoz1m

Tencent-Backed Start-Up Preps For World's Biggest Tech IPO Since Uber

The short video startup, backed by Tencent Holdings, is selling 365 million shares at HK$105 to HK$115 each, according to terms of the deal obtained by Bloomberg News from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39XZqwN The short video startup, backed by Tencent Holdings, is selling 365 million shares at HK$105 to HK$115 each, according to terms of the deal obtained by Bloomberg News

Sensex Up Over 350 Points; UltraTech Cement Top Gainer After Q3 Earnings

All the 11 sector gauges compiled by the National Stock Exchange were trading higher led by the Nifty Bank index's over 1 per cent gain from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ocTPYE All the 11 sector gauges compiled by the National Stock Exchange were trading higher led by the Nifty Bank index's over 1 per cent gain

Budget 2021: Signs Of Recovery Amid Dip In Virus Cases, Vaccine Rollout

With new infections dipping sharply over the last few months and a nationwide vaccine roll-out put in place this month, consumer confidence and demand look set to grow further from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2KN6SlS With new infections dipping sharply over the last few months and a nationwide vaccine roll-out put in place this month, consumer confidence and demand look set to grow further

Stocks To Watch: Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors

Reliance Industries, on Friday, reported a 13 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 13,101 crore in the quarter ended December 2020 fromRs 1,640 crore in the corresponding period a year ago from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3iK9ygp Reliance Industries, on Friday, reported a 13 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 13,101 crore in the quarter ended December 2020 fromRs 1,640 crore in the corresponding period a year ago

Nifty Set To Stage Gap Up Opening As Indicated By SGX Nifty

The SGX Nifty also known as the Singapore Nifty was up nearly 1 per cent or 131 points at 14,487 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3a1zZKB The SGX Nifty also known as the Singapore Nifty was up nearly 1 per cent or 131 points at 14,487

Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Steady On Monday

In the national capital,the price of petrol remained at Rs 85.70 per litre and diesel at Rs 75.88 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39YgmmM In the national capital,the price of petrol remained at Rs 85.70 per litre and diesel at Rs 75.88 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation

News24.com | Scottish leader accuses Boris Johnson of 'fearing democracy' over independence issue

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accused British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday of fearing democracy when it comes to letting the Scottish people express their will on independence from the United Kingdom. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qNNu7z

Real Estate Witnessed Private Equity Investments of $4,068 Million In 2020

Out of the total private equity investment in the country, the real estate sector caught an 11 per cent share amounting to $4,068 million with 21 deals closed in the country from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3qTdfnb Out of the total private equity investment in the country, the real estate sector caught an 11 per cent share amounting to $4,068 million with 21 deals closed in the country

News24.com | Lockdown: Solidarity challenges Motshekga's authority to keep private schools closed

According to trade union Solidarity, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga does not have the authority to tell independent schools when they may open or close. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qO5sHe

News24.com | PICS | Flooding, closed roads in Limpopo as tropical storm Eloise hits - reports

There have been reports of light flooding and debris causing roads to be closed in low-lying areas of Limpopo after heavy rains as a result of tropical storm Eloise. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iF2iCN

News24.com | Ramaphosa pays tribute to healthcare staff who treated Mthembu: 'You did everything you could'

During his eulogy at the funeral of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu, President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked the healthcare workers who treated him in hospital. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39hvvRf

News24.com | Covid-19: Germany puts its faith in same medication used to treat Trump

Germany will become the first European Union country to start using the same experimental antibodies treatment credited with helping Donald Trump recover from Covid-19. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y7A1Lo

Madhya Pradesh Becomes First State To Get Additional Funds For Capital Projects

The Finance Ministry has allocated an additional Rs 660 crore to Madhya Pradesh for capital expenditure for undertaking three out of four citizen-centric reforms from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ocRuwE The Finance Ministry has allocated an additional Rs 660 crore to Madhya Pradesh for capital expenditure for undertaking three out of four citizen-centric reforms

News24.com | Faf admits Yasir Shah, reverse swing will be a problem

Proteas batsman Faf du Plessis has identified leg-spinner Yasir Shah as a clear and present danger for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KHnZFx

News24.com | I think it’s time to hang up the gloves’ – DJ Sbu

With more than 3 million YouTube views of his latest single, Nakupenda, radio pioneer DJ Sbu Leope is charged up. He is returning to making music full time. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pel1HK

Real Estate Seeks Tax Rebate On Housing, GST Waiver, Infrastructure Status

Budget 2021: The government had offered Rs 25,000 crore stress asset fund for the uncompleted housing projects, increasing the differential from 10 per cent to 20 per cent under Section 43(CA) of the... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39YPxyT Budget 2021: The government had offered Rs 25,000 crore stress asset fund for the uncompleted housing projects, increasing the differential from 10 per cent to 20 per cent under Section 43(CA) of the...

News24.com | Severe impact warning of heavy rains as tropical storm Eloise reaches SA

The storm has brought heavy rain in some parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39Y7Gg7

News24.com | Price of ginger shoots after high demand due to Covid-19

If you’re a ginger lover, you may be wincing every time you buy it lately. And, if you haven’t bought the aromatic, warming root for a while, prepare for a shock. It’s price has more than quadrupled since around February last year. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c8gv9Y

News24.com | A sweet aftertaste: how global sugar binge surprised even the world’s top traders

A home-baking frenzy, stimulus checks and stockpiling all meant that global demand fared quite well last season, proving wrong some of the world’s top sugar traders from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/366IDXl

News24.com | Thebe Mogane in hot water

Musician Thebe Mogane has angered a businessperson after he allegedly missed an event that he was booked to perform in Maseru, Lesotho, three weeks ago. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/367I3Zs

Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged On Sunday

Petrol, Diesel Rates Today: In the national capital, the price of petrol was increased by 25 paise from Rs 85.45 per litre to Rs 85.70, while diesel touched a record high in Mumbai from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39evZrg Petrol, Diesel Rates Today: In the national capital, the price of petrol was increased by 25 paise from Rs 85.45 per litre to Rs 85.70, while diesel touched a record high in Mumbai

News24.com | 'I have lost a dear friend' - Cyril Ramaphosa says goodbye to Jackson Mthembu

The late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu's nurse, Sister Mavis Mahlakoane, has recounted her time with him before he died of Covid-19 complications. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qMsD4G

News24.com | Former NMB spin doctor jailed for fraud after failing to pay back insurance provider

Roland Williams submitted a false claim to Santam Insurance stating that his vehicle was involved in an accident in Port Elizabeth on 19 August 2014. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39ahzrU

News24.com | White lauds Bulls' composure in Currie Cup semi-final victory

Blue Bulls coach Jake White heaped praise on his charges for showing good composure in their Currie Cup semi-final win over the Lions on Saturday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pq9BR2

News24.com | WATCH LIVE | Funeral of Minister Jackson Mthembu (62)

The funeral service for the Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu is being held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Ackerville, Mpumalanga. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y63C88

News24.com | In Zimbabwe, coronavirus sick told to buy their own ventilators

The situation in Zimbabwe illustrates what happens when the coronavirus collides with one of the world’s most run-down health systems - nurses on strike, oxygen running out and undertakers not keeping up from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39cKuLX

8.5% Provident Fund Interest Being Credited: Here's How To Check PF Balance

Provident Fund (PF) Balance: The provident fund balance can be checked through the official EPFO's website, SMS and missed call facilities, or through the Umang mobile app from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3qEydWG Provident Fund (PF) Balance: The provident fund balance can be checked through the official EPFO's website, SMS and missed call facilities, or through the Umang mobile app

News24.com | Conor McGregor knocked out by Dustin Poirier on UFC return

Dustin Poirier knocked out Conor McGregor in the second round of their lightweight bout at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/399Yh5Y

News24.com | Lions coach Van Rooyen has no excuses for ill-discipline: 'That's our fault, not Rasta's'

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was philosophical over the two yellow cards shown to his lock pairing, which knocked the stuffing out the team's effort. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ocuMF1

Ahead of Budget Presentation, Halwa Ceremony Held At Finance Ministry

Budget 2021: While the traditional ceremony marks the commencement of the printing process of the government's Budget document, this year's budget will be delivered in paperless form from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2Y7Jcfa Budget 2021: While the traditional ceremony marks the commencement of the printing process of the government's Budget document, this year's budget will be delivered in paperless form

News24.com | Netcare helicopter crash: Sacaa investigators visiting site daily to collect evidence

The two doctors, a nurse, a paramedic and pilot were en route to pick up a critically ill patient in KwaZulu-Natal when the helicopter crashed in Bergville. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KEnU5s

News24.com | English coach explains why South African rugby players are in demand overseas

Alex Sanderson, director of rugby at the Sale Sharks has explained why South African rugby players are in demand overseas. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y6fs1Z

News24.com | Motlanthe takes reins at Nelson Mandela Foundation amid probe into misconduct allegations

Kgalema Motlanthe will take over the day-to-day running of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, along with two trustees, amid allegations of corruption among senior management. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c0Yg6l

Ultra Tech Cement Q3 Results: Net Profit More Than Doubles To Rs 1584 Crore

Ultra Tech Cement Q3 Results: The leading cement producer's net profit more than doubled to Rs 1,584.58 crore, while revenue from operations rose 17.38 per cent to Rs 12,254.12 crore from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3aciebV Ultra Tech Cement Q3 Results: The leading cement producer's net profit more than doubled to Rs 1,584.58 crore, while revenue from operations rose 17.38 per cent to Rs 12,254.12 crore

News24.com | Lions players want series against Springboks to happen

With the Lions' tour of South Africa later this year in the balance, reports out of England suggest that senior players are desperate for it to go ahead. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p6eIWB

News24.com | Bulls make late change to midfield for Lions clash

The Bulls have made a late change to their team to face the Lions in the Currie Cup semi-final scheduled for later today. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39SppWm

News24.com | Mpumalanga 'fuel thieves' severely burnt at pipeline

They were arrested after the Transnet control room detected a fuel pressure drop on the pipeline. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3696Koi

Petrol, Diesel Rates Hit All-Time High In Delhi, Hiked For Fourth Time This Week

Petrol, Diesel Rates Today: In the national capital, the price of petrol was increased by 25 paise from Rs 85.45 per litre to Rs 85.70, while diesel touched a record high in Mumbai from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/365vQEh Petrol, Diesel Rates Today: In the national capital, the price of petrol was increased by 25 paise from Rs 85.45 per litre to Rs 85.70, while diesel touched a record high in Mumbai

News24.com | WATCH | 'The suffering has been enormous' - Netcare mourns healthcare workers killed in crash

Members of the medical health fraternity in Johannesburg have gathered to mourn the death of four Netcare health workers and a pilot who died in a helicopter crash in KwaZulu-Natal. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39VSxw3

News24.com | Covid-19 | Health department gets green light from Sahpra for procurement of vaccine from India

The national health department says it has been given the green light by Sahpra and has been recognised as the supplier of the Serum Institute of India vaccine. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NwxyZ5

News24.com | Mpumalanga man, girlfriend and six others charged for allegedly defrauding SARS of R2.5m

A Mpumalanga man, his girlfriend and six others have appeared in the Mbombela Magistrate's Court for allegedly defrauding SARS of R2.5 million. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/366ub1s

News24.com | 'I will not be silent' | Proteas women take a stand against gender-based violence

The Proteas women took a stand against gender-based violence before the start of the second one day international against Pakistan at Kingsmead. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c32daH

News24.com | TRIBUTE | Lessons learnt from the meaningful life of comrade Jackson Mthembu

Lessons learnt from the meaningful life of comrade Mthembu, will be the extension of his life in our own lives, lessons which progressive comrades must replicate in society. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sKIX7T

News24.com | BlackRock opens door to bitcoin in boost for cryptocurrency

BlackRock, Wall Street's biggest money manager, is opening the door to investing in bitcoin futures in a potential boost for the controversial cryptocurrency. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39b7Fq5

News24.com | Vacancies rise as landlords battle rough rental market

Activity in the residential rental market is driven by low interest rates, attractive market pricing, lower transfer duties and the changing housing needs due to the pandemic. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39a5Dqh

News24.com | Former SA 800m record holder dies of Covid-19

Former South African 800m record holder Marius van Heerden has died as a result of contracting the coronavirus. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39XX3Kd

News24.com | WATCH | 'Daddy, tie my shoelace' - Graeme Smith's son provides light-hearted moment during video call

Graeme Smith had a little more to deal with than anticipated during a recent video call. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pb7iRL

News24.com | Herman Wasserman | SA media at a critical crossroads: Partnerships key to improving ethics

The best response for the media to a report looking into media credibility and ethics - and commissioned by Sanef- would be to actively embark on coalition building, consultation and public dialogue, writes Herman Wasserman. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sONXbj

News24.com | Outrage after troops protecting US Capitol forced to sleep in garage

A decision to turn a chilly underground parking garage into an overnight billet for National Guard troops in Washington to protect President Joe Biden's inauguration has stirred an uproar. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c4GT4E

News24.com | Mbalula: Motorists will have to drive '100% sober', traffic cops to wear body cameras

Government is clamping down on drunk driving and corruption by introducing several measures. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/399QqWg

News24.com | Neighbourhood watches need a permit to patrol during curfew, says WC MEC

Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz says only 45.65% have applied and received the necessary permits to operate during curfew hours. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/365Klbe

News24.com | The Bulls and their 11-year Currie Cup drought: Why the Bulls will be under pressure more than the Lions

To make sense of the Bulls' massive underachievement in the Currie Cup since their 2009 success, one needs to look at Morne Steyn's career to track the union’s regression. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p6ARnE

News24.com | Political parties will have to disclose donors from April, after Ramaphosa signs new law

Political parties will have to start declaring their sources of funding before the local government elections, scheduled to be held later this year. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iBRR2T

News24.com | Sharks enter into global partnership with Roc Nation

The Sharks have announced a new global partnership with the internationally acclaimed agency, Roc Nation. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LVIuij

India Will Start Commercial Vaccine Exports With Shipments to Morocco, Brazil

Serum Institute of India will also send the Covid-19 vaccine to South Africa and Saudi Arabia from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2KDsscv Serum Institute of India will also send the Covid-19 vaccine to South Africa and Saudi Arabia

Sensex Drops Over 700 Points, Nifty Below 14,400; Metal Shares Worst Hit

Nine of 11 sector gauges compiled by the National Stock Exchange were trading lower led by the Nifty Metal index's 4 per cent drop from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/362P51q Nine of 11 sector gauges compiled by the National Stock Exchange were trading lower led by the Nifty Metal index's 4 per cent drop

News24.com | JUST IN | Thales' challenge to racketeering charge it faces with Zuma dismissed - paving way for trial to start

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has dismissed with costs French arms company Thales’ bid to challenge the racketeering charge it faces alongside former president Jacob Zuma. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39Y5qpa

News24.com | Bulls v Lions in Currie Cup playoffs: A tale of blue and more blue against toothless Lions

For such a hotly contested rivalry, especially in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, the Bulls and the Lions have hardly met in Currie Cup play-off games in the professional era. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3664Wwi

Indices Keep Falling, Sensex Slips 300 Points, Nifty Auto Index Only Gainer

Losses were capped on the back of buying in auto shares a day after Bajaj Auto's quarterly profit results from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3p2AgU1 Losses were capped on the back of buying in auto shares a day after Bajaj Auto's quarterly profit results

JK Tyre Industries Shares Surge 15% On Strong December Quarter Earnings

JK Tyre Industries' revenue from operations climbed 22 per cent to Rs 2,769 crore versus Rs 2,275 crore in the same quarter last year from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3iz81tA JK Tyre Industries' revenue from operations climbed 22 per cent to Rs 2,769 crore versus Rs 2,275 crore in the same quarter last year

News24.com | Disability grants: Sassa promises to clear Western Cape backlog by end of March

Sassa has assured the Western Cape legislature that applications from the more than 52 000 people whose temporary disability grants lapsed last year will all be processed by the end of March. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Mi324I

Home First Finance Company IPO Fully Subscribed On Day 2

Home First Finance's Rs 1,153.71-crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of Rs 265 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 888.72 crore by promoters and existing shareholders. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2LUDPgH Home First Finance's Rs 1,153.71-crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of Rs 265 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 888.72 crore by promoters and existing shareholders.

Rupee Slides 4 Paise Lower To 73.03 Against USD In Early Trade

Rupee Vs Dollar: The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.03 per cent to 90.10 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2LVnA2P Rupee Vs Dollar: The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.03 per cent to 90.10

Stove Kraft IPO To Open On January 25: All You Need To Know

Stove Kraft IPO: Stove Kraft initial public offer consists of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 95 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS)of 82.50 lakh shares by investors and promoters. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/396Nn11 Stove Kraft IPO: Stove Kraft initial public offer consists of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 95 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS)of 82.50 lakh shares by investors and promoters.

Biocon Shares Fall After Profit Declines In December Quarter

On a standalone basis, Biocon's profit plunged 72 per cent annually to Rs 33 crore from Rs 121 crore during the same period last year. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39Qwirm On a standalone basis, Biocon's profit plunged 72 per cent annually to Rs 33 crore from Rs 121 crore during the same period last year.

Petrol Price Hit All-Time High Of Rs 85.45 Per Litre In Delhi

Petrol, Diesel Prices Today: In the national capital, the price of petrol was increased by 25 paise from Rs 85.20 per litre to Rs 85.45and diesel was hiked by an equal amount from ₹75.38 per litre... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3bVNyxY Petrol, Diesel Prices Today: In the national capital, the price of petrol was increased by 25 paise from Rs 85.20 per litre to Rs 85.45and diesel was hiked by an equal amount from ₹75.38 per litre...

News24.com | Man arrested for allegedly strangling mom and baby at Limpopo lodge

The suspect allegedly strangled Chantelle Ash, 20, and her eight-month-old baby, Tasneem. Their bodies were found with their hands tied at a Limpopo lodge last week. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c2TQfc

News24.com | PHOTO STORY | 'We need staff, psychological help': Inside a Gauteng Covid ICU fighting the second wave

Inside South Africa’s hospitals, the second wave of Covid-19 feels like a completely different virus, nurses say. Take a look at some of the first photographs from inside the country’s intensive care units. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XZSp9c

Opinion: Templeton's India Closures Shine Unkind Light On Regulator SEBI

For years now, faith in the integrity of India's markets has hemorrhaged, with everyone from rating firms to auditors, fund managers and trustees putting their own commercial interests above - and... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3sMuoAv For years now, faith in the integrity of India's markets has hemorrhaged, with everyone from rating firms to auditors, fund managers and trustees putting their own commercial interests above - and...

News24.com | Doctor who died in the KZN chopper crash had tried to save Jackson Mthembu's life that same day

One of the doctors who died in a fatal helicopter crash in KwaZulu-Natal had been part of the team who tried to save Minister Jackson Mthembu’s life earlier in the day. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/364Z4U1

News24.com | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Democracy, independence and truth: Why SA media must be saved

In this week's edition of Friday Briefing, News24's ombud George Claassen examines why it is crucial that media houses' independence remains sacrosanct in the face of attempted manipulation from various sources. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39OpR84

News24.com | OBITUARY | Jackson Mthembu: A giant has fallen

Jackson Mthembu, who was the face of the government's communication during the Covid-19 pandemic, died on Thursday after contracting Covid-19. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o8sk28

Sensex, Nifty Edge Lower; Banking, IT Shares Fall, Auto Stocks Gain

Losses were capped on the back of buying in auto shares a day after Bajaj Auto reported highest ever quarterly profit. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3qEVoQE Losses were capped on the back of buying in auto shares a day after Bajaj Auto reported highest ever quarterly profit.

Stocks To Watch: Reliance Industries, Vedanta, HDFC Life, South Indian Bank

In yesterday's session, Sensex crossed over 50,000-mark for the first time however it closed below that level owing to profit booking at record highs. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3qGL62n In yesterday's session, Sensex crossed over 50,000-mark for the first time however it closed below that level owing to profit booking at record highs.

SGX Nifty Indicates Weak Opening For Markets; Reliance Industries In Focus

Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers of Indian equities. They bought shares worth Rs 1,615 crore on Thursday from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3sLEDoO Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers of Indian equities. They bought shares worth Rs 1,615 crore on Thursday

Budget 2021: Ease Of Doing Business Reforms Must Continue, Says Alstom

Budget 2021: The government should consider railways as a major infrastructural sector and devise targeted recovery plans which can incentivise foreign investments from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3iz6UtP Budget 2021: The government should consider railways as a major infrastructural sector and devise targeted recovery plans which can incentivise foreign investments

1990: Sensex Crosses 1,000 Points. Now It's Over 50,000. See The Journey

The Sensex's journey to record high has not been a one-way street - the BSE benchmark has seen scams by Harshad Mehta, Ketan Parekh and Satyam scam and at the same time, been a witness to India's... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3bWYwDc The Sensex's journey to record high has not been a one-way street - the BSE benchmark has seen scams by Harshad Mehta, Ketan Parekh and Satyam scam and at the same time, been a witness to India's...

News24.com | JUST IN | Public Protector appears in court, case postponed as NPA announces it's ready for trial

Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has become the first Public Protector to appear in court on criminal charges. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39Q5mYG

Rupee Gains 7 Paise To Trade Near Five-Month High of 72.98 vs Dollar

Rupee vs Dollar: The domestic currency is likely to strengthen 1.3 per cent and average 73.5 against the US dollar in the financial year 2022-23 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2NqrqBB Rupee vs Dollar: The domestic currency is likely to strengthen 1.3 per cent and average 73.5 against the US dollar in the financial year 2022-23

News24.com | Cricket SA interim board term extended by a month having 'gained favour of cricket lovers'

Cricket South Africa's interim board will continue to operate for at least another month, sports minister Nathi Mthethwa has confirmed. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bZ84xu

News24.com | Vosloorus man arrested for allegedly killing girlfriend, selling her car

A 32-year-old man was arrested at his Vosloorus home for the 11 January murder of his girlfriend, who is the mother of his 2-year-old son. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y2aRhr

News24.com | Would-be robber who used toy gun shot dead by motorist in Johannesburg

A man who brandished a toy gun and tried to rob a motorist stuck in traffic in Johannesburg, has been shot dead. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p81qc7

News24.com | Covid-19 grant beneficiaries pay up to R150 for a place in post office queue

Msunduzi municipality security guards used sjamboks to disperse a group of amaphara after chaos erupted in the queue. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39NNlu5

Future Group Stocks Rise As Exchanges Clear Deal With Reliance

Future Group Stocks: The deal had soured ties with Future's business partner Amazon.com Inc, which alleged the transaction breached agreements with Future made in 2019 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2NrUtF3 Future Group Stocks: The deal had soured ties with Future's business partner Amazon.com Inc, which alleged the transaction breached agreements with Future made in 2019

Havells Surges Over 10%, Hits Record High After Profit Rises 75% In Q3

Havells revenue from operations rose 39 per cent to Rs 3,165.85 crore from Rs 2,269.87 crore. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3bYCS1C Havells revenue from operations rose 39 per cent to Rs 3,165.85 crore from Rs 2,269.87 crore.

News24.com | Covid-19 grant beneficiaries pay up to R150 for a place in post office queue

Msunduzi municipality security guards used sjamboks to disperse a group of amaphara after chaos erupted in the queue. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39NNlu5

News24.com | Unlawfully wedded: Eastern Cape woman paid local women to 'marry' foreign nationals

Nomabandla Manjezi has been convicted of recruiting young women and paying them between R200 and R300 each to marry Bangladeshi nationals. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bXvseN

Home First Finance IPO Opens Today

Home First Finance's initial public offering is the third IPO in 2021 after the public offers by Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) and Indigo Paints from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/392CQDV Home First Finance's initial public offering is the third IPO in 2021 after the public offers by Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) and Indigo Paints

Rupee Turnaround Faces Headwinds As RBI Mops Up Dollars

Analysts had forecast for the rupee to rise for the first time in four years on hopes the RBI may slow its foreign-currency accumulation after the stockpile rose to a record. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2M7gqIP Analysts had forecast for the rupee to rise for the first time in four years on hopes the RBI may slow its foreign-currency accumulation after the stockpile rose to a record.

Reliance Industries Rises Nearly 2% On Nod For Reliance-Future Group Deal

SEBI on late Wednesday night granted approval to Reliance Industries' Rs 24,713-crore deal to buy Future Group's retail assets, in a blow to Amazon's efforts to block the agreement from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/360pLsL SEBI on late Wednesday night granted approval to Reliance Industries' Rs 24,713-crore deal to buy Future Group's retail assets, in a blow to Amazon's efforts to block the agreement

SEBI Approves Reliance- Future Group's Rs 24,000 Crore Retail Deal

In August 2020, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, had announced that it was acquiring the retail and wholesale business, logistics and warehousing business... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/35ZyN9q In August 2020, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, had announced that it was acquiring the retail and wholesale business, logistics and warehousing business...

Sensex Hits 50,000 For First Time, Nifty Above 14,700, Led By Reliance

Reliance Industries rose after the market regulator SEBI approved Reliance Industries' Rs 24,713-crore deal to buy Future Group's retail assets from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3sHwmCj Reliance Industries rose after the market regulator SEBI approved Reliance Industries' Rs 24,713-crore deal to buy Future Group's retail assets

Markets Set Top Open Higher; Reliance Industries, Future Retail In Focus

The Singapore Nifty futures also known as the SGX Nifty rose 0.4 per cent or 58 points to 14,702. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3sI0spa The Singapore Nifty futures also known as the SGX Nifty rose 0.4 per cent or 58 points to 14,702.

News24.com | Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to make first court appearance, facing perjury charges

The Public Protector, advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, is expected to make her first appearance in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Thursday. She is facing three counts of perjury. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qF67ul

News24.com | OPINION | US inauguration: Amid change, an enduring partnership

With the inauguration of Joe Biden as the US's 46th president, there was a change of transition of authority that played out in government offices across America and US embassies around the world. John Groarke explains. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/35Y4bp1

News24.com | WATCH | Kia shares soar on reports of link to Apple car

Kia shares jumped after media reports in South Korea linked it to Apple's rumoured electric car project. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bWS2UY

Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Steady Across Metros On Thursday

In Delhi, the price of petrol was unchanged at Rs 85.20 per litre and diesel was steady at Rs 75.38 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2NfdABQ In Delhi, the price of petrol was unchanged at Rs 85.20 per litre and diesel was steady at Rs 75.38 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation

Stocks To Watch In Trade: Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement, Havells India

Bajaj Finance's Q3FY21 consolidated net profit declined to Rs 1,146 crore from Rs 1,614 crore and revenues declined to Rs 4,296 crore from Rs 4,535 crore, on a year-on-year basis. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3qCxsxh Bajaj Finance's Q3FY21 consolidated net profit declined to Rs 1,146 crore from Rs 1,614 crore and revenues declined to Rs 4,296 crore from Rs 4,535 crore, on a year-on-year basis.

News24.com | WP's Jantjies, Snyman accept public criticism ... but bigger picture at play

Western Province may have come in for some public criticism this season for their style of play, but they remain on track for silverware. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o1RnUw

News24.com | Zimbabwe's foreign minister SB Moyo dies

Moyo played an integral role in overthrowing former president Robert Mugabe in November 2017. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sBL2mx

Sensex Rises Over 250 Points, Nifty Reclaims 14,600 Led By IT, Auto Stocks

Better than expected corporate earnings in December quarter and hopes of bold economic reforms in the upcoming Budget is bolstering the investors' sentiment from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3bRwZDj Better than expected corporate earnings in December quarter and hopes of bold economic reforms in the upcoming Budget is bolstering the investors' sentiment

Government Asks Facebook's WhatsApp To Withdraw Privacy Policy Update

The demand creates a new headache for WhatsApp and its US parent Facebook, which have placed big bets on India to expand their payments and other businesses from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/35YMrtD The demand creates a new headache for WhatsApp and its US parent Facebook, which have placed big bets on India to expand their payments and other businesses

A Surge In Bad Debt Is Set To Worsen India's Shadow Bank Crisis

Non-performing assets already swelled in the most recent data to the highest in at least five years, at 6.3% as of March 2020 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3nZZIbt Non-performing assets already swelled in the most recent data to the highest in at least five years, at 6.3% as of March 2020

Rupee Goes Up 7 Paise To 73.10 Against US Dollar In Early Trade

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.14 per cent to 90.37 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39MEoBh The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.14 per cent to 90.37

Jack Ma Appears For First Time In Three Months; Alibaba's Shares Soar 6%

Mr Ma had not appeared in public since October 24, where he blasted China's regulatory system in a speech at a Shanghai forum that set him on a collision course with officials from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2XSGmdE Mr Ma had not appeared in public since October 24, where he blasted China's regulatory system in a speech at a Shanghai forum that set him on a collision course with officials

News24.com | Omphile Ramela takes Cricket SA, sports ministry to court over his removal as board member

Former South African Cricketer’s Association president and removed Cricket South Africa interim board member Omphile Ramela has taken CSA to court over his removal as a board member. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XUFmpB

News24.com | Family blames municipality after child crushed by concrete stormwater pipe

A 6-year-old boy from Govan Mbeki in Port Elizabeth has been crushed to death by a concrete stormwater pipe while playing on church grounds. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sF6arS

Here's All To Know About The Union Budget To Be Presented On February 1

Budget 2021-22 will be the first Budget of NDA government in the midst of the ongoing Covid19 pandemic and first paperless Budget in the history of independent India from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3bRJ7UV Budget 2021-22 will be the first Budget of NDA government in the midst of the ongoing Covid19 pandemic and first paperless Budget in the history of independent India

News24.com | Heated argument over jumping queue leaves one dead, two injured in KwaZulu-Natal

An argument over two men who allegedly jumped a queue at a business in Isipingo in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday led to a shooting which left one person dead and two injured. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39PYLx9

L&T Infotech Gains After Profit Rises 37% In December Quarter

L&T Infotech's revenue in dollar terms rose 5.8 per cent sequentially to $427.8 million, the company said in a press release. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3irycCF L&T Infotech's revenue in dollar terms rose 5.8 per cent sequentially to $427.8 million, the company said in a press release.

News24.com | Ramaphosa: There won't be too many opportunities for business during the vaccine roll-out

President Cyril Ramaphosa has dashed the hopes of businesspeople who want a piece of the pie during the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XVxfJd

News24.com | Covid-19 claims life of top HIV scientist Dr Arthi Ramkissoon

Well-known South African HIV/Aids researcher and CEO of the KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital Trust, Dr Arthi Ramkissoon, succumbed to Covid-19 on Monday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2NaoTez

Sensex Up Over 150 Points, Nifty Above 14,550; Metal, IT Shares Outperform

Buying was visible across sectors as sixteen of 19 sector gauges compiled by the BSE were trading higher from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3qAFdDN Buying was visible across sectors as sixteen of 19 sector gauges compiled by the BSE were trading higher

Home First Finance IPO To Open For Bidding On January 21

The Rs 1,153.71-crore IPO comprises of a fresh issue of Rs 265 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 888.72 crore by promoters and existing shareholders, including True North Fund V LLP, Aether... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3bY2CLo The Rs 1,153.71-crore IPO comprises of a fresh issue of Rs 265 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 888.72 crore by promoters and existing shareholders, including True North Fund V LLP, Aether...

Budget 2021 Must Fix Broken Labour Market To Boost Demand: Analysts

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has described her upcoming budget as unlike anything seen in the last 100 years. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2LO4CLB Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has described her upcoming budget as unlike anything seen in the last 100 years.

Indigo Paints IPO Opens Today

Indigo Paints IPO consists of a fresh issue of stocks aggregating to Rs 300 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 58,40,000 equity shares by private equity firm Sequoia Capital and Hemant Jalan from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3sFrQE9 Indigo Paints IPO consists of a fresh issue of stocks aggregating to Rs 300 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 58,40,000 equity shares by private equity firm Sequoia Capital and Hemant Jalan

Markets Set To Open Lower; Bajaj Finance, Finserv In Focus

Global equity benchmarks jumped and safe-haven currencies such as the U.S. dollar dipped on Tuesday from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3bTu4tE Global equity benchmarks jumped and safe-haven currencies such as the U.S. dollar dipped on Tuesday

Stocks To Watch In Trade: L&T Infotech, Bajaj Finance, Ceat

Larsen & Toubro Infotech reported a 37.85 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 519.3 crore for the December quarter, mainly driven by a surge in revenue and margin expansion from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/38VP6pH Larsen & Toubro Infotech reported a 37.85 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 519.3 crore for the December quarter, mainly driven by a surge in revenue and margin expansion

News24.com | Mabuza's appointment to lead ministerial committee on vaccines 'nothing more than ANC internal politics' - DA

Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams said the IMC would assist with "the quick decision-making from all the relevant departments that contribute towards the smooth roll-out of the vaccination programme". from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3p0Orcg

News24.com | ANALYSIS | Biden can transform the US from a humanitarian laggard into a global leader – here's how

Edward R. Carr writes that incoming US President Joe Biden will need to restore credibility at a time when critical challenges like climate change have gotten harder to meet. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LH0dKy

Petrol Prices Unchanged Across Metros On Wednesday

In the national capital, the price of petrol was unchanged at Rs 85.20 per litre and diesel was steady at Rs 75.38 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/35Yw14j In the national capital, the price of petrol was unchanged at Rs 85.20 per litre and diesel was steady at Rs 75.38 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation

News24.com | India pull off sensational run-chase to win Australia Test series

India pulled off a record run-chase in a thrilling final session to hand Australia their first defeat at Brisbane's Gabba ground since 1988 and clinch the four-Test series. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/38Y0rWi

Budget 2021: Tax Deducted In Foreign Country Should Be Treated As Income

The computation of income is often disputed if taxes have been withheld outside India and corresponding income is offered for taxation in India, as Section 198 does not specifically mention taxes... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3oYWmqz The computation of income is often disputed if taxes have been withheld outside India and corresponding income is offered for taxation in India, as Section 198 does not specifically mention taxes...

News24.com | BREAKING | Carl Niehaus suspended from his ANC job for attacking a party leader

ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule has distanced himself from Niehaus' "activities which cause disunity in my name". from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o17Zfc

News24.com | Shooting of would-be hijacker by Porsche driver could be justified - report

A preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of a Porsche Cayenne who shot dead a would-be hijacker in Pretoria had good reason to pull the trigger. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sFO5K8

News24.com | Covid-19: Doctors lobbying for Ivermectin must approach Sahpra to run clinical trials - Zweli Mkhize

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says doctors should register with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority to run clinical trials on Ivermectin if they want to use it to treat Covid-19. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XV3acE

News24.com | FEEL GOOD | How a Western Cape farmer is making the transport of farm workers safer

A Western Cape table grape farmer is hoping a removable seat and roll bar canopy will make it safer to transport farm workers on a truck. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bUT2Jc

Budget Should Focus On Demand Revival For Real Estate: Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal Real Estate has recommended that in order to focus on revival of demand for the real estate sector government should increase eligibility limits on home values for affordable housing... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3sKUqnZ Motilal Oswal Real Estate has recommended that in order to focus on revival of demand for the real estate sector government should increase eligibility limits on home values for affordable housing...

Coding Whiz Kid Behind PUBG Plans IPO That Could Be South Korea's Biggest

Bluehole Inc., as Krafton was known as, released PlayerUnknowns Battlegrounds, or PUBG, in 2017 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/38TLAw7 Bluehole Inc., as Krafton was known as, released PlayerUnknowns Battlegrounds, or PUBG, in 2017

Indiabulls Real Estate Surges After Profit Jumps 64% In December Quarter

Indiabulls Real Estate's revenue from operations however fell 41 per cent to Rs 721.67 crore from Rs 1,232 crore during December quarter of last year. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3ioEJ0T Indiabulls Real Estate's revenue from operations however fell 41 per cent to Rs 721.67 crore from Rs 1,232 crore during December quarter of last year.

Indigo Paints IPO Opens Tomorrow: Key Things To Know

The IPO comprises fresh issuance of stocks aggregating to Rs 300 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 58,40,000 equity shares by private equity firm Sequoia Capital and promoter Hemant Jalan from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39JjOlc The IPO comprises fresh issuance of stocks aggregating to Rs 300 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 58,40,000 equity shares by private equity firm Sequoia Capital and promoter Hemant Jalan

Maruti Suzuki Rises Nearly 1% On Hike In Car Prices

Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest carmaker said on Monday that it has increased the prices of select models by up to Rs 34,000 due to rising input costs. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2NiCAs4 Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest carmaker said on Monday that it has increased the prices of select models by up to Rs 34,000 due to rising input costs.

Mindtree Soars Nearly 4% On Jump In Q3 Net Profit

The information technology company posted a 65.7 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 326.5 crore for the third quarter ended December on the back of improvement in operational efficiencies from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2XUe4Q8 The information technology company posted a 65.7 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 326.5 crore for the third quarter ended December on the back of improvement in operational efficiencies

News24.com | The new SARS-CoV-2 variant is more transmissible, but no, it is not more severe according to the data

While the new SARS-CoV-2 variant, which was detected in South Africa, is 50% more transmissible than older variants, there is no evidence it causes a more severe form of Covid-19. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39FmRe6

News24.com | Promising signs of decline in transmissions as SA records 9 010 new Covid-19 cases

The downward trend in daily SARS-CoV-2 infections in South Africa has continued, with 9 010 new confirmed infections recorded in the past 24 hours. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sGb6wS

Sensex Surges Over 400 Points, Nifty Reclaims 14,400 Led By Reliance

Reliance Industries, HDFC, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services and Bajaj Finance were top movers in the Sensex from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3sCVUjW Reliance Industries, HDFC, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services and Bajaj Finance were top movers in the Sensex

Gautam Adani Sells Stakes To Overseas Partner In Mukesh Ambani-Style Deal

Paris-based Total will acquire 20% of Adani Green Energy Ltd. and a board seat as well as a 50% stake in a portfolio of operating solar assets with 2.35 gigawatts capacity from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2LDASBc Paris-based Total will acquire 20% of Adani Green Energy Ltd. and a board seat as well as a 50% stake in a portfolio of operating solar assets with 2.35 gigawatts capacity

Fuel Prices Rise Due To Low Production: Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, said on Monday that fuel prices have gone up because of lower production in oil-producing countries on account of coronavirus pandemic from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/390Xl45 Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, said on Monday that fuel prices have gone up because of lower production in oil-producing countries on account of coronavirus pandemic

Nifty Set To Stage A Gap-Up Opening; Apollo Hospitals, Maruti Suzuki In Focus

Singapore Nifty futures also knows as the SGX Nifty rose 108 points or 0.76 per cent to 14,384 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3oZjepF Singapore Nifty futures also knows as the SGX Nifty rose 108 points or 0.76 per cent to 14,384

Stocks To Watch: Mindtree, Maruti Suzuki, GAIL

Mindtree, the information technology conmpany owned by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), posted a 65.7 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 326.5 crore for the third quarter ended December 2020 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3qsp5UM Mindtree, the information technology conmpany owned by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), posted a 65.7 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 326.5 crore for the third quarter ended December 2020

News24.com | Sassa scramble: Human Rights Commission demands answers after Bellville queue chaos

Western Cape SAHRC commissioner Chris Nissen also wants an explanation from the police on why they used a water cannon to enforce social distancing among people applying for temporary disability grants. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2N6U36z

News24.com | Investments | Bumps, unexpected twists and turns, but 2021 should be better - Old Mutual

The year 2020 saw many panicked investors withdraw from the stock market and are now hoping to recover their losses in 2021. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qy39rz

News24.com | WATCH | Escaping coronavirus lockdowns, tourists flock to Dubai

As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantine-free escape - despite a sharp rise in cases. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bSwhFF

Petrol Prices Cross Rs 85 Mark In Delhi, Diesel Above Rs 75

In Delhi, the price of petrol was increased by 25 paise to Rs 85.20 per litre and diesel was hiked by an equal amount to Rs 75.38 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/35StJUd In Delhi, the price of petrol was increased by 25 paise to Rs 85.20 per litre and diesel was hiked by an equal amount to Rs 75.38 per litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation

Three UK Partners Pairs Up With TCS To Accelerate 5G Network Rollout

It selected TCS as its partner to manage the configuration of a new core next generation mobile network, and ensure it integrates correctly with the 5G radio access network from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/39WG2jV It selected TCS as its partner to manage the configuration of a new core next generation mobile network, and ensure it integrates correctly with the 5G radio access network

French Oil and Energy Group Total Buys 20% Stake in Adani Green Energy

AGEL is targeting having 25 GW of renewable power generation by 2025, and Total said AGEL would form a key part of Total's overall plans for 35 GW of gross production capacity from renewable sources... from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3bOKpA3 AGEL is targeting having 25 GW of renewable power generation by 2025, and Total said AGEL would form a key part of Total's overall plans for 35 GW of gross production capacity from renewable sources...

News24.com | Struggling Eskom maintains stage 2 load shedding as panic swirls

As South Africa kicked off a new week with stage 2 load shedding, speculation is afoot yet again that the energy problem in the country is worse than Eskom will admit. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bMCJht

News24.com | Pfizer: Covid-19 vaccine deliveries to slow in late January

Pfizer expects lower coronavirus vaccine deliveries for a stretch beginning in late January in order to lift output later this winter and throughout 2021, the drugmaker said Friday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oWvUh4

News24.com | Shabir Madhi | South Africa failed to get its act together on vaccines: here's how

Besides the reality that the country doesn’t yet have the 80 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine required for 40 million people, very little planning has gone into how these vaccines are going to be deployed, writes Shabir Madhi. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y37B5z

Rupee Dips 15 Paise to 73.22 Against US Dollar In Early Trade

At the interbank forex market, the domestic currency opened at 73.21 against the US dollar, then fell further to 73.22 from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2KootjM At the interbank forex market, the domestic currency opened at 73.21 against the US dollar, then fell further to 73.22

Billionaire Ajay Piramal's Conglomerate Wins Bid For Shadow Lender DHFC

A resolution plan for Dewan from Piramal Enterprises' own shadow bank, Piramal Capital & Housing Finance was approved by Dewan's committee of creditors in a vote on Friday from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3bNddsD A resolution plan for Dewan from Piramal Enterprises' own shadow bank, Piramal Capital & Housing Finance was approved by Dewan's committee of creditors in a vote on Friday

News24.com | SA cricket legend Graeme Pollock on the mend after latest health setback

The 76-year-old, who suffers from two major conditions, was in the hospital again over the past week, but has recovered. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sBeOYf

Dewan Housing Finance Surges 5% As Piramal Group Wins Acquisition Bid

Once one of the country's top non-banking finance company, DHFL, accumulated total debts of almost Rs 1 lakh crore before defaulting on payments to its creditors from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3p0M2OU Once one of the country's top non-banking finance company, DHFL, accumulated total debts of almost Rs 1 lakh crore before defaulting on payments to its creditors

News24.com | Vanishing act: Only the missing CEO of bitcoin trader MTI can give answers, says employee

The CEO of South African bitcoin trading planform MTI, which was provisionally liquidated in late December after it stopped paying out funds, has not been heard from in four weeks. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KpUND1

News24.com | Eastern Cape man allegedly shot twice by men looking for booze

A 54-year-old man from Ikamvelihle in the Eastern Cape has been shot, allegedly by two men who broke into his home looking for alcohol. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LVMUWe

News24.com | Joburg private school makes about-turn with roster, postpones scheduled camps

Johannesburg private school Helpmekaar Kollege has made an about-turn on its return-to-school schedules and planned activities for the year. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/39EqKA1

HDFC Bank Rises Over 2% Due To Jump In Q3 Net Profit

HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, reported a 14.36 per cent jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 8,760 crore for the December quarter from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/3bOQRXK HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, reported a 14.36 per cent jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 8,760 crore for the December quarter

Billionaire-Backed Cricket Game Startup Kicks off India's Tech IPO Rush

The Mumbai-headquartered startup filed initial public offering documents with market regulator on Friday. from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2LGv75C The Mumbai-headquartered startup filed initial public offering documents with market regulator on Friday.

China's Economy Grew 2.3% In 2020, Rebounding To Pre-Pandemic Territory

Gross domestic product climbed 6.5 per cent in the final quarter from a year earlier, fueled by stronger-than-expected industrial output, the statistics bureau said Monday from NDTV Profit - Latest https://ift.tt/2LGtUv6 Gross domestic product climbed 6.5 per cent in the final quarter from a year earlier, fueled by stronger-than-expected industrial output, the statistics bureau said Monday