Myanmar and Tibet were shaken by earthquakes today. A shallow magnitude 3.3 quake hit Myanmar, raising concerns about aftershocks. Earlier, a deeper quake also occurred. Myanmar faces seismic risks due to its location between tectonic plates. Tibet also experienced tremors, including a shallow magnitude 4.3 earthquake. The Tibetan Plateau is prone to seismic activity from plate collisions.
Donald Trump received a new FIFA peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw. FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented the award, citing Trump's efforts for peace. The prize recognizes exceptional actions that unite people globally. This comes amid scrutiny of Trump's administration and his stance on immigration. Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado also acknowledged Trump's support.
HCL Capital Private Limited emerged as the largest acquirer of British American Tobacco's (BAT) stake in ITC Hotels, buying 14.58 crore shares for Rs 2,998 crore. Several other marquee investors also took significant stakes in the Rs 3,856 crore block deals. BAT stated the funds will aid its transition to a target leverage range.
Home-grown FMCG firm Dabur on Friday said it has received an observation letter with "no adverse observations" from the BSE over its Scheme of Amalgamation of Sesa Care.
Markets regulator Sebi has granted in-principle approval to the registration of 'Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust' (RIIT) as an Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) and will get the final nod after it meets specific requirements during the next six months, an official statement said on Friday.
