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  The World Health Organization says the global risk from the omicron variant of the coronavirus is very high based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with severe consequences. The  World Health Organization  says the global risk from the omicron variant of the  coronavirus   is very high based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with severe consequences. The UN health agency, in a technical memo to member states, says “considerable uncertainties remain about the new variant that was first detected in southern Africa. But it says the likelihood of possible further spread around the world is high. 

  The Coronavirus outbreak (officially known as Covid-19), which started in China, has so far killed 5,225,521 people across the globe and infected 262,457,910 (as on November 30, 2021). The virus has spread to 224 countries. In India, 34,587,822 confirmed cases and 468,980 deaths have been reported so far, according to official figures released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). To check the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, or Covid-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced nationwide lockdown till May, meaning the country’s 1.3 billion citizens — except those engaged in providing essential services — would not step out of their homes. This lockdown was extended a couple of times and lifted in a graded way starting June 2020.  Coronavirus in India and elsewhere: Total number of cases in India (state-wise) and all countries of the world…  TRACK What is coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common among anim...

  Post listing the stock hit a high of Rs 1,341 and a low of Rs 1,215 on the BSE Shares of  Go Fashion   (India) have made a stellar market debut, with stock listed at Rs 1,316, a 91 per cent premium over its issue price of Rs 690 per share on the BSE on Tuesday. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the stock opened at Rs 1,310, 90 per cent higher as against its issue price. Post listing the stock hit a high of Rs 1,341 and a low of Rs 1,215 on the BSE. At 10:01 am, it was trading at Rs 1,226, 78 per cent higher from its issue price and 7 per cent down from its opening level. A combined 4.8 million shares changed hands on the counter on the NSE and BSE. Go Fashions is the first company to launch a brand exclusively dedicated to the women’s bottom-wear category. It is a play on the unorganised to the modern retail shift. The company is a one stop shop for… Continue reading

  Go Fashion India will make its debut on the brouses today, while Star Health IPO opens for subscription in the primary segment The  markets  are likely to start trade on a tepid note awaiting fresh cues from the global markets. As of 08:30 AM, the December Nifty futures on SGX were quoted at 17,079, down seven points. Meanwhile, here the top stocks to focus in trade today. Among individual stocks, shares of Zomato, IRCTC, Godrej Properties and Tata Power will be in focus due to the scheduled rejig of MSCI indices. The Standard Index (India) will see 7 additions and 2 deletions, and will see weight changes for certain stocks such as HDFC Life and Piramal Enterprises. Overall, analysts expect India to see a net inflow of approximately $500 million with all the adjustments. Go Fashion India: The stock will list on the bourses today after the IPO was subscribed 135.46 times during the offer… read more

  Agrawal, who was appointed Monday to succeed Twitter founder and CEO Jack Dorsey, is 37, the same age as Meta Platform Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg Twitter   new Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal is now the youngest CEO in the S&P 500, but apparently just barely. Agrawal, who was appointed Monday to succeed Twitter founder and CEO Jack Dorsey, is 37, the same age as Meta Platform Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Citing security concerns, Twitter wouldn’t disclose Agrawal’s date of birth, but confirmed he was born later in 1984 than Zuckerberg’s May 14 birthday. Dorsey, at 45, was already among the dozen youngest CEOs in the collection of the largest U.S. companies. “I don’t think the age thing is that big of a deal, especially for companies like this. It could be an advantage,” said David Larcker, a professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, who studies CEO performance. “The fact that Dorsey is stepping down from the board, so he’s not going to be like a shadow...