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Mega Millions jackpot rises to $97 million: When is the next drawing, where to buy tickets, how to play
The Mega Millions jackpot has again risen to a sky-high $97 million after no one claimed the Friday jackpot. This year saw two Mega Millions winner, with the latest one being a player from Illinois who won $552 million, earlier this month. Here's some more updates around playing Mega Millions, purchasing a lottery ticket, and much more.
Cabinet approves Vadhavan Port project worth over Rs 76,000 crore in Maharashtra
The Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the construction of a new deep draft port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra, costing Rs 76,200 crore. Upon completion, this port, valued at Rs 76,200 crore, will rank among the world's top 10 ports. The project will be executed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) jointly formed by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), holding 74% and 26% shares respectively, according to an official statement.
Zepto’s mega financing; shareholder battle at Kenko Health
Happy Wednesday! Zepto is holding talks with investment fund DST Global and venture capital firm Lightspeed for funding. Details on this and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Wipro bags $500 million deal from US communications provider
The large deal win comes just two months after its new CEO Srinivas Pallia took charge following the resignation of its former chief Thierry Delaporte just seven days into the new fiscal year 2025.
Mega millions drawing winner: Illinois player bags jackpot worth whopping $560 million. Check how much he will get
Mega millions jackpot winner have emerged after the cycle of three times. The player is from Illinois.
FirstCry to refile IPO papers; Lyskraft’s mega seed funding
Happy Friday! Omnichannel retailer FirstCry will refile its IPO papers following queries from Sebi. This came right on the back of Swiggy’s $1.25 billion proposed IPO receiving shareholder nod. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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Chock-a-Block: Rs 55,000 crore mega stock deals & counting
The smooth execution of such deals dispels long-held concerns about Mumbai's ability to handle mega stock trades without causing massive disruptions in prices that previously took weeks to heal.
Vishal Mega Mart planning $1 billion IPO: Report
India's Vishal Mega Mart plans a $1 billion IPO to value the budget supermarket chain at up to $5 billion. Partners Group and Kedaara Capital will sell shares. India's retail market could be worth $2 trillion by 2033.
Mega Millions jackpot grows $607 million, Friday Powerball lottery details are out
Mega Millions jackpot amount is growing and Powerball lottery is played in 45 states along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
Disney to step back from India in mega-deal with Reliance Industries
The Walt Disney Co. forms an $8.5 billion joint venture with Reliance Industries in India. Reliance will be the senior partner and the deal aims to leverage Reliance's understanding of the Indian market. The partnership will create a media powerhouse in India.
Indian Navy gets Rs 19,000 cr mega BrahMos boost
The BrahMos is the main weapon for anti-ship and attack operations for the Indian navy warships which have been regularly firing the weapon system.
Modi’s agenda in UAE: World Government summit, mega diaspora meet and temple inauguration
Modi’s upcoming visit to the UAE will be his seventh since 2014. Previously, he visited the country twice in 2023, once each in 2022, 2019, 2018, and 2015. He has met the UAE President four times since last July signifying strong chemistry and momentum in ties. The two sides have been in regular touch over the current West Asian crisis. The UAE leader was the star attraction at this year’s Vibrant Gujarat summit.
The temple of development: How Ayodhya will prove to be an economic boost
Besides the temple complex, Ayodhya has attracted funding for a host of developmental and infrastructural projects which will not only boost tourism in and around the city but also turn the city into a regional growth hub that will spur business and economic activity in the wider region due to enhanced connectivity. A mega tourist city of global standards which will attract lakhs of tourists daily is bound to revolutionise the economy of more than a dozen neighbouring districts.
JetSetGo signs 280 hybrid-electric aircraft deal worth $1.3-bn with 3 global aviation tech firms
Air services operator JetSetGo has signed a USD 1.3-billion deal for 280 hybrid-electric aircraft, including 130 on option, with global aviation tech firms Electra.aero, Horizon Aircraft, and Overair. The strategic collaboration was unveiled at the Wings India 2024 event. The deal includes options to acquire additional aircraft, raising the overall deal value. JetSetGo plans to pioneer air mobility solutions using blown lift, fan-in-wing lift systems, hybrid and electric propulsion, and super-quiet optimal speed tilt rotors. Their current fleet comprises mid-size Hawker aircraft and other jets to helicopters.
Temple boom: Mega opportunities that Ayodhya real estate is throwing up
The real estate boom in Ayodhya has seen a rise in demand and inquiries. The temple town's economic viability, sentiment, and infrastructure have led to a 10-20% increase in land prices. Close to 15 hotel permits have been given, and Rs 30,000 crore has been invested in infrastructure upgrades. The entire region, including Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, Banaras, and Ayodhya, is expected to see a massive interest from developers and buyers. Ayodhya's real estate prices have soared, with a 6x to 10x increase in the last three to five years.
RBI's draft rules on fintech SRO; Pixxel unveils mega facility
The main idea behind the guidelines is to empower the fledgling sector to function and innovate responsibly even in the absence of formal regulations.
Mega IPO show ends on a high, all eyes on listing day
The largest of these IPOs, that of Tata Technologies, attracted more than 7.36 million applications, the highest in Indian primary market history. This overtook the previous record held by state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India, which received 7.34 million applications last year.
Berkshire Hathaway resumes purchases of Occidental Petroleum
That gave Berkshire about 228.1 million Occidental shares, a 25.8% stake worth approximately $14.4 billion.
Google’s mega Pixel plan: Talks on with companies to make in India
On Thursday, Alphabet Inc’s chief executive Sundar Pichai announced that his company’s first made-in-India Pixel devices will be rolled out in early 2024, providing a significant boost to the country’s ambitions to emerge as a global electronics manufacturing hub.
Pioneer's mega-sale to Exxon will trigger $71 mln in exec windfalls
Known as golden parachutes, such payments are commonplace in corporate America and are intended to incentivize management to sell a company even if it means ending their own employment.
Canton-type mega expos are a gateway to global trade. Is India ready to host them?
Inspired by global trade fairs, the government wants to host mega expos. This is exciting news for MSMEs, and the economy. But the success of the plan rests on various stakeholders coming together to address the challenges.
Mega millions finally has a $1.58 billion lottery winner from Florida; third largest in U.S history ever
The thrilling victory serves as a testament to the exhilarating potential that lotteries hold, with a single ticket having the power to transform lives and realize dreams.
Mega Millions Jackpot: Ticket sold in Florida wins record-breaking $1.58 billion Mega Millions Jackpot; Details here
The drawn numbers for Tuesday's draw were 13, 19, 20, 32, and 33, accompanied by a gold Mega Ball numbered 14.
ETtech Deals Digest: Indian startups raised $206 million this week
Funding this week dipped 86% from the same one-week period last year, when startups had raised $1.5 billion across 66 rounds. And compared to last week’s $1.26 billion worth of investments in startups across 18 rounds, funding activity plummeted by 84% this week.
Retail investors flock to small-cap AI firms as Big Tech battles for share
The viral success of ChatGPT has turned the spotlight on AI on Wall Street, reminiscent of the blockchain hype from a few years ago when shares of companies remotely associated with the technology surged
Banks pocket $12 million in fees in Adani’s mega share sale
The fees are equivalent to around 0.5% of the 200 billion rupees raised in Adani Enterprises Ltd.’s offering, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private.
IIJS Signature 2023: Gem and jewellery orders worth Rs 30,000 crore booked
Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, said, "Despite several global headwinds international buyers showed keenness to source gem & jewellery from India after the recent successful FTAs with the UAE and Australia.”
Alibaba sells Paytm stake worth $125 million via block deal
Alibaba, which held a 6.26% stake in Paytm as of end-September, sold the stake at 536.95 rupees apiece
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $1.1 billion. Check lottery results, date of next draw
Mega Millions lottery results for Friday drawing were out and subsequently the Mega Millions jackpot has crossed the $1.1 billion mark.
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