Saudi Aramco is now the world's most valuable listed firm after its initial public offering (IPO) raised $25.6 billion and took its market valuation to $1.7 trillion, comfortably overtaking Apple.Aramco priced its IPO at 32 riyals ($8.53) per share, the top of its indicative range, raising $25.6 billion and beating Alibaba's record $25 billion-listing in 2014.Notably, while the biggest IPO in history and is expected later this month on the Riyadh stock exchange, it still falls short of the towering $2 trillion valuations long sought by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Close Saudi Arabia relied on domestic and regional investors to sell a 1.5 percent stake after lukewarm interest from abroad, even at the reduced valuation of $1.7 trillion. related news No apology to Elon Musk from British diver at 'pedo guy' defamation trial US likely to hit China over human rights despite trade talks John Kerry endorses Joe Biden for president Sources told Reuters earlier … [Read more...] about Saudi Aramco beats Apple to take most valuable company spot after blockbuster IPO
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Hyderabad rape and murder: Praises and brickbats for Telangana police after accused killed in encounter
Better late than never, said Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan, reacting to the encounter of the accused arrested in connection with the rape and murder of a veterinarian near Hyderabad.All four accused in the brutal rape and murder case of the 25-year-old woman last month were killed in an encounter when they tried to flee in the wee hours of December 6.BSP president Mayawati praised Hyderabad Police for its strong action against the accused and asked the Uttar Pradesh Police to take inspiration.Close "The action that has been taken by the Hyderabad Police is praiseworthy," Mayawati said. related news Congress leader's Sita remarks trigger uproar in Lok Sabha, Smriti Irani says Oppn communalising issue Better late than never, says Jaya Bachchan on Telangana encounter Also read | Locals shower flowers on police officials at encounter site"In UP, this is happening every day, not just in one district but in every district. Be it young girls or aged women, nobody is spared. … [Read more...] about Hyderabad rape and murder: Praises and brickbats for Telangana police after accused killed in encounter
Hyderabad encounter: Third incident in 10 years, top cop VC Sajjanar common in two
The ‘encounter’ of the four accused in the gruesome rape and murder of a 27-year-old vet in Hyderabad in the wee hours on December 6 is the third such incident (not involving Maoists) in Telangana in the last 10 years.The accused, who were taken to Chattapally, about 30 kilometres from Hyderabad, post-midnight to recreate the crime scene, were shot dead by the police after they allegedly tried to escape after attacking the police.In a coincidence of sorts, Cyberabad police chief VC Sajjanar was at the helm of this encounter much like he was in Warangal, when three men charged with throwing acid on two girls were shot dead by the police.Close The other two incidents are: related news Hyderabad rape and murder: Law has done its duty, says police chief VC Sajjanar Slowdown jitters? Industrialists in austerity mode, shun biz jets: Report Allahabad HC dismisses election petition against PM Modi 2008 Warangal ‘encounter’The case dates back to December 12, … [Read more...] about Hyderabad encounter: Third incident in 10 years, top cop VC Sajjanar common in two
Hyderabad encounter horrifying, cannot kill people because you want to: Maneka Gandhi
BJP leader Maneka Gandhi on Friday slammed the Uttar Pradesh police for the killing of four men accused in the Telangana gangrape-murder case and said it set a "horrifying" precedent for the country."Jo bhi hua hai bohot bhayanak hua hai is desh ke liye (What happened was horrifying for the country)... You cannot kill people because you want to. You cannot take law in your hands, they (accused) would have been hanged by court anyhow," the former union women and child development minister told reporters in Parliament complex.Are you happy with your current monthly income? Do you know you can double it without working extra hours or asking for a raise? Rahul Shah, one of the India's leading expert on wealth building, has created a strategy which makes it possible... in just a short few years. You can know his secrets in his FREE video series airing between 12th to 17th December. You can reserve your free seat here. … [Read more...] about Hyderabad encounter horrifying, cannot kill people because you want to: Maneka Gandhi
Babri anniversary: Ayodhya remains calm; tight security measures in place
Less than a month after the Supreme Court's contentious verdict in the land dispute case. The 27th anniversary on Friday of the Babri Masjid's demolition in Ayodhya is likely to be a low key affair with both Hindu and Muslim religious leaders downplaying the occasion and tight security measures being in place.The 27th anniversary on Friday of the Babri Masjid's demolition in Ayodhya is likely to be a low key affair with both Hindu and Muslim religious leaders downplaying the occasion and tight security measures being in place.In the early hours of the day, life went on as normal in different parts of the city with school children and morning walkers taking to the streets and shops and businesses opening at their usual time.Close While right-wing Hindu organisations in the past 'celebrated' the day when a mob had pulled down the mosque on the disputed site in 1992, this year the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has decided against observing 'Shaurya Diwas'. related news … [Read more...] about Babri anniversary: Ayodhya remains calm; tight security measures in place