The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened after a brief closure. Limited numbers of Palestinians are now able to travel in both directions. This vital border point is crucial for medical evacuations. Palestinians seeking treatment abroad face delays and alleged mistreatment. Hamas officials are discussing a long-term truce and reconstruction of Gaza.
Jeffrey Epstein advised OneWeb Ltd., a satellite network now a major competitor to Elon Musk's Starlink. Emails released by the US Department of Justice reveal Epstein's role as a confidante to founder Greg Wyler. Wyler sought funding for OneWeb, which later secured investments from SoftBank and Qualcomm. Epstein discussed investing but no deal materialized.
Monthly registrations for Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) surpassed 10,000 for the first time in January, a 60% year-on-year increase. Company incorporations also saw a significant jump of nearly 39%. These surges are attributed to a strong domestic growth outlook, boosted by recent trade deals with the US and EU, and favorable tax policies.
The City of Chicago Municipal Code requires annual inspections of elevators, escalators and other conveyance devices for all buildings located in the central business district.
The successful conclusion of an interim trade framework agreement between India and the US will boost investor confidence, strengthen the foundation for capital flows, and deepen market participation as India integrates further with the world economy--directly advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat, said Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD and CEO, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
After three consecutive months of heavy selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in the first week of February, infusing more than Rs 8,100 crore in Indian equities, aided by improving risk sentiment, along with a trade deal with the US.
The combined market valuation of eight of the top 10 valued firms jumped by a whopping Rs 4.55 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest winner, in line with a remarkable rally in equities.