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Mundra to Chile, Adani amps up the volume of its heavy metal rock
Adani Group has signed an agreement with Codelco to explore a copper project in Chile. This partnership aims to ensure a secure supply of copper for its operations in Mundra, Gujarat. The agreement comes amid rising copper demand in India and a need for more imports.
Palantir’s software powers Trump’s immigration operations, now CEO Alex Karp says crackdown went too far
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says the Trump administration went too far with immigration enforcement, despite his company's technology supporting its deportation operations. After Democrats’ midterm victories, Karp has also described himself as a lifelong Democrat and left open the possibility of backing a Democratic presidential candidate in the 2028 election.
FIIs extend buying spree in Indian stocks, pump in Rs 12,563 crore on Wednesday; November inflows top Rs 66,000 crore
Foreign portfolio investors invested Rs 12,563 crore in Indian equities on November 11, taking November inflows to Rs 66,302 crore. Jefferies identified favourable valuations, earnings growth and global shifts as potential triggers for sustained foreign buying.
‘Everyone was celebrating Diwali, but I locked myself in a room’: Bengaluru CA recalls emotional exam-day sacrifice
Bengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel recalled missing Diwali celebrations in 2018 to prepare for her CA final exams. With her cousins celebrating and crackers bursting outside, she struggled to concentrate. Her mother requested everyone to maintain silence. Goel kept motivating herself, reminding herself that Diwali would return every year. Two months later, she became a CA.
Democrats have gained control in more states. That could change the way the US elects its president
Democrats’ gains in the US midterm elections could revive efforts to change how the country elects its president by shifting to a national popular vote and reducing the role of the Electoral College. Six states — Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — elected Democratic governments, giving supporters fresh hope of expanding the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
Horoscope Today, November 11, 2026: Libra Questions a Relationship, Scorpio Revisits the Past and Sagittarius Looks Beyond Current Limits
Today's transit of the Moon in debilitated Scorpio brings financial administration, personal leadership, and behind-the-scenes strategy to the forefront. Moving from Anuradha to Jyeshtha Nakshatra, the Moon emphasizes loyalty early in the day and tactical responsibility by afternoon. Libra benefits from a 2nd house focus on savings and family speech; Scorpio sees a 1st house transit in their own sign, enhancing self-reliance and authority; and Sagittarius experiences a 12th house focus on quiet work, rest, and managing hidden expenses.
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Anthropic's IPO: A close look at AI frontrunner's rapid growth, spiraling costs
Anthropic aims to raise up to $64.4 billion in an upcoming IPO, representing a significant market debut. The company plans a valuation of up to $1.02 trillion, showcasing its ambitions in AI. Founded by former OpenAI researchers, Anthropic's revenue has rapidly surged with enterprise adoption of its AI models. While facing substantial operating losses, the company remains committed to its substantial infrastructure investments.
Jefferies sees largecaps benefiting from FPI revival; Reliance, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank among potential beneficiaries
Jefferies expects largecap stocks to benefit more directly from a potential revival in foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows into Indian equities. The brokerage has identified 12 potential beneficiaries, including Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, amid improving foreign flows and relatively reasonable valuations in the segment.
Iran uses global climate talks to highlight impact of US strike on Minab school
Iran is utilizing the COP31 climate summit to highlight the consequences of a US missile strike on a school. The national pavilion features images of the incident’s aftermath along with a virtual reality experience. Additionally, visiting officials will see exhibits from Ukraine addressing efforts in renewable energy amid conflict. The conference has become a platform for discussing global energy price increases related to regional conflicts.
Jensen Huang's influence over Nvidia raises questions about AI industry's dependence
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's influence extends beyond the chipmaker, shaping AI investment, chip supply and industry sentiment. His central role has also raised questions about succession planning and the risks of relying on one executive, as the company investigates whether he was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort involving China.
From tyres to footwear: How Brisil is finding new uses for rice husk ash
Rice husk ash is often treated as industrial waste. Vadodara-based Brisil converts it into green silica—a material used in tyres, footwear, paints, toothpaste, and rubber products, offering industries a lower-carbon alternative to silica made from mined sand and quartz.
NVDA stock price today: Nvidia shares slide 5% after Jensen Huang’s affair admission as China spy probe puts AI giant’s leadership under scrutiny – Can it survive the CEO crisis?
Nvidia stock today: Nvidia shares fell 4.5% in premarket trading on Monday, November 9, even as Wall Street futures pointed higher after last week's sell-off. NVDA slipped to around $178.21 from Friday's close of $186.64. Dow futures gained 0.73%, S&P 500 futures rose 0.40% and Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.21%. The latest pressure followed Jensen Huang's affair admission and a board probe over alleged Chinese espionage.
Surat student wins prize for tool that predicts groundwater
A Surat school student has won a national innovation challenge for developing JALAAKAR, a machine-learning project that estimates groundwater availability using borewell records, rainfall and soil data. Nine other projects were also recognised for innovations in water safety, cybersecurity, road safety, hazardous-environment protection and assistive technology.
Delhi's post-Diwali smog puts Rekha Gupta & Co's clean-air promise to test
Delhi's air quality has recently deteriorated, reaching a severe level of 370 on November 9. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government is facing scrutiny over its clean-air promises amidst worsening conditions. Despite various pollution-control measures, including a winter action plan, the situation remains dire as the season intensifies. Punjab has also reported a significant number of stubble-burning incidents contributing to regional pollution.
When wars and AI cast a shadow, India has pressed a power reset
India’s renewable energy expansion is reshaping its energy security, cutting dependence on imported coal and natural gas as wars, oil supply disruptions and AI-driven electricity demand put pressure on power markets. An International Energy Agency report says clean energy saved India over $100 billion in fuel imports between 2011 and 2025, with cumulative savings potentially reaching $240 billion by 2030.
Samvat 2083 outlook: 8 triggers that could turn Sensex, Nifty correction into a rally by next Diwali
Indian equities enter Samvat 2083 after a correction that has made valuations more attractive, but a sustained rally will depend on several triggers. Falling crude oil prices, easing inflation, an earnings recovery, FII buying, an India-US trade deal and continued domestic liquidity could shape the market's trajectory over the next year.
Enough of COP Jamborees
Falling solar and battery costs have made renewable energy commercially competitive with coal in India. As COP31 begins in Turkiye, the focus should shift to accelerating electrification of transport, promoting agrivoltaics, investing in transmission and grid stability, and ensuring reliable payments by discoms to sustain the country's green transition.
Stocks in news: M&M, BHEL, Adani Enterprises, Wipro, Tata Steel, Siemens and Divi's Labs
Indian equity markets ended marginally lower on Sunday, breaking a seven-session winning streak. The NSE Nifty 50 decreased by 44 points, closing at 24,986. Several companies, including Adani Enterprises and Tata Steel, announced important corporate developments and new investments. Wipro appointed a new CEO for its Americas unit, while various firms reported their quarterly earnings. Overall, investors remain cautious as they monitor these announcements and future market movements.
The high price of being King Trump: How tariffs and war fuelled voter anger
Inflation has significantly impacted the political careers of Biden and Trump. Rising costs have led to voter discontent against both administrations in recent elections. Trump's tariff policies and military actions have contributed to increasing economic burdens on citizens. Democrats now have an opportunity to implement policies that address voter concerns about inflation and foreign conflict. Improving these areas could help position them competitively for the 2028 presidential election.
Activists breach Microsoft data centre construction site as protests spread in Europe
Activist groups have announced actions in 16 countries on Friday and Saturday, according to the "Stop Dirty Data Centres" coalition, which is rallying environmental groups and digital rights campaigns behind calls to pause large-scale construction.
E30 petrol being sold as E20? Karnataka minister claims oil companies are supplying petrol exceeding the 20% ethanol limit
Karnataka Minister Rizwan Arshad has flagged alleged over-blending of ethanol in petrol after tests found concentrations of up to 31.2% in samples from major oil companies. The state has warned of possible damage to vehicle fuel systems, questioned laboratory disclosures and demanded action, consumer compensation and mandatory display of ethanol percentages at petrol pumps.
Midterm results may slow US visa curbs, but no quick relief likely for IT
The opposition party’s takeover of both chambers of US Congress is expected to bring greater scrutiny of the administration’s policy decisions, potentially slowing further restrictions, industry experts told ET. However, any improvement in sentiment is unlikely to translate quickly into higher hiring or technology spending.
Cabinet approves VGF plan for grid-scale energy storage with Rs 14,500 crore support
The Union Cabinet has approved a significant ₹14,500 crore funding scheme to develop 92 GWh of energy storage capacity. This initiative supports both hydro pumped storage and battery energy storage systems aimed at accelerating renewable energy. Additionally, a scheme has been approved for processing critical minerals like lithium and nickel to reduce import dependency. The government aims to modernize its statistical system with a ₹4,371.10 crore scheme.
Aswath Damodaran trims his Anthropic IPO valuation to $1.45 trillion; Dean of valuation explains why
Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran has lowered Anthropic's estimated worth to $1.45 trillion, citing concerns over governance, regulatory hurdles, infrastructure costs and profitability. He also outlined four investment strategies to manage uncertainty surrounding the AI company's potential IPO.
Beyond Equity: Jiraaf’s Saurav Ghosh on how to customise your portfolio, and the importance of bonds
An investment portfolio should be customised to one’s own needs, because there tends to be no one-size-fits-all portfolio. The idea is to ensure financial goals are realised across timelines and not just a decade or twenty years later. Jiraaf founder, Saurav Ghosh, talked about the customisation, profit margins, risk management and more when it comes to allocating a part of one’s portfolio to bonds. Read on!
Lindt investors seek board shake-up at chocolate maker after CEO ouster: Report
Influential investors of Lindt & Spruengli are calling for changes in the board following the CEO's ousting. The company faced significant pricing missteps that negatively affected the stock value and market share. Shareholders expressed concerns regarding the current board's effectiveness and the need for fresh perspectives. While the search for a new CEO is underway, governance issues persist that require attention.
Human control must set limits on superintelligence, says OpenAI's Sam Altman
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has said that human control over the future must remain a fundamental condition for artificial intelligence (AI) development, arguing that people should not surrender decision-making power to increasingly advanced AI systems.
India's data centre capacity set for 5x surge by 2030
By March 2030, India’s data centre capacity is projected to soar to 7.5 gigawatts, fueled by escalating demand from global hyperscalers and the emergence of generative artificial intelligence. However, challenges such as power infrastructure and project execution timing loom large. To mitigate these risks, pre-commitments and long-term contracts are essential, alongside the industry's flexibility to adapt to changing computing needs, which will dictate its future profitability.
Gayatri Mantra a path to complete transformation: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the transformative effects of the Gayatri Mantra during the Shatabdi Samaroh 2026 event. He stated that it improves positive thinking, courage, and decision-making abilities in individuals.
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