उत्तर भारत विशेषकर हरियाणा, पंजाब, चंडीगढ़, उत्तराखंड, हिमाचल प्रदेश और जम्मू-कश्मीर में कंपकंपाने वाली सर्द हवाएं लोगों को परेशान कर रही हैं। पहाड़ों पर नए पश्चिमी विक्षोभ के कारण बर्फबारी और कड़ाके की ठंड लौट आई है। मैदानी इलाकों में शीतलहर, घने कोहरे और प्रदूषण का संयुक्त प्रभाव जनजीवन पर सीधा असर डाल रहा है। कश्मीर घाटी में तापमान माइनस 18 डिग्री सेल्सियस तक गिर चुका है, वहीं दिल्ली-एनसीआर में दिन में धूप रहने के बावजूद वायु गुणवत्ता सूचकांक 349 हो गया, जो बहुत खराब श्रेणी में है। आने वाले दिनों में तापमान में और गिरावट, शीतलहर की तीव्रता बढ़ने और हिमालयी इलाकों में भारी बर्फबारी की संभावना मौसम को और कठिन बना सकती है।

...because FG trains 135,000 youth in two years Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has revealed that the Federal Government has secured over N6.45 billion in support to the private sector to scale up the 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) program across the country. Speaking at the 3MTT National Impact Summit in Abuja on Thursday, Tijani announced that the new support from IHS, MTN and Airtel will strengthen the programme’s training facilities, expand its reach into local communities, and provide more opportunities for young Nigerians seeking technology careers.

प्रदेश में होने वाले त्रिस्तरीय पंचायत चुनावों में नोटा का विकल्प लागू करने और बैलेट पेपर पर चुनाव चिह्न के साथ प्रत्याशियों का नाम अनिवार्य रूप से लिखे जाने के आग्रह वाली जनहित याचिका हाईकोर्ट की लखनऊ पीठ में दाखिल की गई है। याचिका सुनवाई के लिए शुक्रवार को न्यायमूर्ति राजन रॉय और न्यायमूर्ति इंद्रजीत शुक्ला की खंडपीठ के समक्ष सूचीबद्ध है।

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has asked supporters of the new Oyo State with its capital in Oyo to put their house in order to realize their dream of the new state. Welcoming the Committee on the Creation of Ibadan and New Oyo State on Thursday at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, Oba Ladoja said that although the creation of Ibadan State may be easy, the dispute over the name or possible capital of New Oyo State could pose a challenge.

...National Security Magazine launched The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified efforts to create a safer, more efficient transportation ecosystem through stronger stakeholder collaboration and expanded public knowledge initiatives. The renewed emphasis on Thursday coincided with the unveiling of the Corps' first national safety magazine, Safe Wheels Nigeria, designed to enhance advocacy, deepen public education and support ongoing reforms in Nigeria's road transportation sector.

आज 12 दिसंबर, शुक्रवार है और आज की तिथि पौष मास की कृष्ण पक्ष की अष्टमी है, जिसे रुक्मिणी अष्टमी के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। आज चंद्रमा का गोचर कन्या राशि में हो रहा है, जिससे गुरु और चंद्रमा केंद्र भाव में एक-दूसरे के साथ गजकेसरी योग का निर्माण करेंगे। साथ ही आज सूर्य से ग्यारहवें भाव में चंद्रमा का गोचर हो रहा है, जिससे सम योग का भी संयोग बन रहा है। इसके अलावा रुक्मिणी अष्टमी तिथि पर बुध और शुक्र की युति होने से लक्ष्मी-नारायण योग का भी शुभ संयोग बन रहा है। और सबसे खास बात यह कि आज उत्तराफाल्गुनी नक्षत्र में आयुष्मान योग का भी संयोग बन रहा है, जो समृद्धि और सौभाग्य को बढ़ाने वाला माना जाता है। …

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ehrudjakpo died after collapsing at the government house in Yenagoa on Thursday, according to a condolence statement issued by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun. Abiodun, who is also chairman of the Southern Governors Forum, said he received the news “with deep sadness”, adding that Ehrudjakpo died at the Federal Medical Center in Yenagoa, where he was taken after collapsing earlier in the day.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chele has named Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi in Nigeria's final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) away to Morocco. The squad also includes Stanley Nwajabali, Kelvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Jaidu Sanusi and Frank Onyeka. Notably missing are Kelechi Iheanacho and Maduka Okoye, who have been ruled out of the tournament starting in Morocco in 10 days, according to the list released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday night.

For two years, the NBA Cup quarterfinals provided the Knicks with their own version of Groundhog Day: a promising start to the tournament derailed by a single, crushing loss. But the other day in Toronto, Jalen Brunson led the blue and orange beyond the frustrations of their time loop and into territory that is as much unknown as it is filled with opportunity.

(First of two parts) Economist Joseph Schumpeter observed that capitalist economies in particular reached the next stage of development by adopting new technologies. This process is necessarily disruptive because in the process of creating the new, the old is destroyed and thus, it is called "creative destruction". Historically, this continuous process of evolution has included diverse products ranging from railroads to smartphones to electric cars and more.

The S&P 500 and the Dow closed higher overnight after a Federal Reserve policy update that was less hawkish than expected. It came as the tech-heavy Nasdaq underperformed as Oracle's financial update made investors wary of AI bets. Oracle shares suffered their biggest one-day decline of 10.8 percent since late January and were the top S&P 500 decliner after the company's quarterly forecast fell short of analysts' estimates.

The S&P 500 and the Dow closed higher overnight after a Federal Reserve policy update that was less hawkish than expected. It came as the tech-heavy Nasdaq underperformed as Oracle's financial update made investors wary of AI bets. Oracle shares suffered their biggest one-day decline of 10.8 percent since late January and were the top S&P 500 decliner after the company's quarterly forecast fell short of analysts' estimates.

My wife and I arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark on a foggy afternoon after a business trip in Paris, expecting the usual European cold, yet what struck us first was not the weather but the peace of life spreading around us, a sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of Paris and the chaos of Manila. The bicycles moved by silently. People in the café kept chatting without any hurry.

Makati Business Club (MBC) on Wednesday welcomed Cesar "Cab" L., the first Filipino CEO and Chairman of Shell Group in the Philippines. Buenaventura's death announced. He was 96 years old. MBC, where he served as a board member for 27 years, described Mr. Buenaventura as a respected business leader whose contributions helped shape the country's corporate landscape. Mr. Buenaventura led Shell's Philippine operations and later served on the Monetary Board.

I am a Human Resources (HR) Manager with 15 years of work experience in multiple companies. I would like to join the People's Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) and become a member of its Board of Trustees and expand my professional network. Please help me present my case for inclusion before our Chief Executive Officer (CEO). - Black pepper pickle.

One labor leader said House Bill 6572 is in line with the rights and protections labor groups have long sought for gig and platform workers. "This bill is based on our discussions. As such, it includes key elements of the charter of rights that we are demanding for platform workers," Joshua T. Mata, secretary-general of the Centro ng mga Ngakakaisa in pro-Grasibong Manggagawa, told BusinessWorld via Viber this week.

Is the White House's artificial intelligence policy America First or just Silicon Valley First? After this week, I'm leaning increasingly toward the latter. This is surely the only way to reconcile Washington's conflicting policy choices, reducing China to a useful swamp unless Big Tech is interested in selling its wares to Beijing. China was prominent this week in White House AI czar David Sachs' defense of the administration's "rulebook for AI," which aims to crack down on states' rights.

A report from TransUnion Philippines revealed that Filipino households remain cautious about spending and borrowing despite seeing stable income as they expect spending to increase in the coming months. The Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study by TransUnion showed that Filipinos are tightening their budgets and being more intentional with their spending and use of credit. Half, or 50%, of respondents said they plan to cut back on holiday spending this year and only a quarter (27%) plan to spend money on expensive items.

Luzon International Premier Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD) has partnered with travel and leisure platform Klook to set up its first lounge at Clark International Airport in the Philippines. “The newly launched Klook kiosks and lounges play a vital role in supporting The goal is to provide travelers with a welcoming space that enhances their overall journey through Clark International Airport,” LIPAD President and CEO Noel F.

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to resume its Manila-Saipan service by March as part of its efforts to expand connectivity in the Pacific Islands. "PAL is dedicated to expanding our global presence to meet the growing needs of the market in both the passenger and cargo sectors, while remaining steadfast in our commitment to providing service excellence," said Richard Nuttall, Chairman of PAL, in a media release Thursday.

“The law of all progress” does not refer to any law or any particular scientific or economic principle in our books. The concept is derived from the writings of the Jesuit philosopher, Teilhard de Chardin, and promotes the idea that, simply put, all good things take time to reach maturity and go through stages of impermanence. In this column, I hope to ultimately contribute to enlivening democratic discussion and offering a deeper understanding of key issues and/or alternative approaches to building stronger institutions.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) finds itself at a critical juncture as 2025 approaches. Inflation has declined dramatically and has stabilized at an average of 1.6% in the first 11 months of the year. Core inflation remains at 2.4%. The latest inflation projections continue to paint a benign picture over the next two years as they remain broadly aligned with the midpoint of the 2-4% target range.

Alternergy Holdings Corp. has received approval from the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on its System Impact Study (SIS), confirming that the grid can accommodate renewable energy (RE) projects up to 500 megawatts (MW). The approval allows the company to move forward with development plans and move toward its 1-gigawatt (GW) capacity target by 2030. In a statement on Thursday, Alternergy president Gerry P.

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Dragonfy Securities, Inc. has partnered with CIMB Bank Philippines, Inc. to launch a savings account for merchants. (CIMB Bank PH) which is accessible within its app. DragonFi Save is the first fully embedded digital savings account built directly into the investment platform's app, CIMB Bank PH said in a statement on Thursday. “Powered by CIMB Bank PH, DragonFi Save helps traders transfer their money to and from their DragonFi account instantly without any transfer delays, lockouts, fees or maintaining balance requirements.