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Byju's to pay $1 billion for Blackstone-backed Aakash Educational Services
Aakash Educational Services runs Aakash Institute, which has over 200 brick and mortar centers and tutors students to gain entry into the country's elite engineering and medical schools
 "Byju's to pay $1 billion for Blackstone-backed Aakash Educational Services")
Johnson & Johnson's one shot Covid vaccine grants lasting response in trial
More than 90% of participants made immune proteins, called neutralizing antibodies, within 29 days after receiving the shot, according to the report
 "Johnson & Johnson's one shot Covid vaccine grants lasting response in trial")
Mumbai prepares to vaccinate 50,000 daily and put an end to lockdowns
The city's Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal and his deputy Suresh Kakani, who's in charge of the vaccination drive, spoke in separate interviews this week
 "Mumbai prepares to vaccinate 50,000 daily and put an end to lockdowns")
Fearing taxes after Brexit, dealers moved artworks worth millions out of UK
Before Dec. 31, European artworks could, like all other goods, move freely between the EU and the U.K. with minimal restrictions and without cumbersome tax
 "Fearing taxes after Brexit, dealers moved artworks worth millions out of UK")
Circle K owner in talks to buy Carrefour for about $20 billion: Report
Shares of Carrefour have risen 10 per cent in Paris trading this year, giving the company a market capitalisation of €12.6 billion at Tuesday's close
 "Circle K owner in talks to buy Carrefour for about $20 billion: Report")
EU food watchdog approves bugs for human consumption, says report
Dried yellow mealworm, the larval form of the mealworm beetle, is safe for human consumption in both its whole form and as a powder additive
 "EU food watchdog approves bugs for human consumption, says report")
India to emerge as key military partner in US' plan to counter China's rise
The document lays out a vision for the region in which North Korea no longer poses a threat, India is predominant in South Asia and the U.S. works with partners around the world to resist Chinese acti
 "India to emerge as key military partner in US' plan to counter China's rise")
Oil set for longest run of gains in two years as stockpiles fall: Report
Futures in New York rose for a seventh session toward $54 a barrel, heading for the longest run of gains since February 2019
 "Oil set for longest run of gains in two years as stockpiles fall: Report")
Nursing back post-Covid financial system biggest challenge for India
The state-dominated lending system's aggregate balance sheet had a gaping hole even before Covid-19. Now things could turn uglier
 "Nursing back post-Covid financial system biggest challenge for India")
These $4,400 sneakers are new stilettos as Covid accelerates causal trend
Demand for designer shoes last year slid 21 per cent globally compared to a 19 per cent slump for the broader footwear market
 "These $4,400 sneakers are new stilettos as Covid accelerates causal trend")
Tokyo's Olympics mired in doubt again as coronavirus surges
With less than 200 days left until the opening ceremony, the situation has revived questions about the feasibility of safely holding even a limited version of the quadrennial games
 "Tokyo's Olympics mired in doubt again as coronavirus surges")
Falling reliance on China: Optimism grows for India's best-performing stock
The optimism is stemming from the company's capacity-expansion plans and potential to win more business as India cuts its reliance on Chinese suppliers
 "Falling reliance on China: Optimism grows for India's best-performing stock")
Blackstone's Aadhar Housing Finance plans $1 billion IPO filing soon
Founded in 2010, Aadhar has more than 294 branches across the South Asian country, providing financing solutions to customers whose monthly income ranges between $76 to $765
 "Blackstone's Aadhar Housing Finance plans $1 billion IPO filing soon")
Italian PM Giuseppe Conte under threat as tensions with ally escalate
Ex-Premier Matteo Renzi's centrist Italy Alive party could pull its two ministers before or after a cabinet meeting called for 9:30 p.m
 "Italian PM Giuseppe Conte under threat as tensions with ally escalate")
Elon Musk's 'Use Signal' post spurred massive rally for the wrong one
That was enough to push Signal's rally over 5,100% in three trading days
 "Elon Musk's 'Use Signal' post spurred massive rally for the wrong one")
Malaysia emergency suspends parliament for first time since 1969
The emergency declared on Tuesday puts off any risk of an election for Muhyiddin
 "Malaysia emergency suspends parliament for first time since 1969")
Thailand govt unveils $7 billion stimulus to counter coronavirus impact
Under the plan, each beneficiary will receive 3,500 baht per month for two months starting as early as February.
 "Thailand govt unveils $7 billion stimulus to counter coronavirus impact")
Blackstone's Aadhar Housing may file $1bn IPO prospectus in India soon
Founded in 2010, Aadhar has more than 294 branches across the South Asian country, providing financing solutions to customers whose monthly income ranges between $76 to $765
 "Blackstone's Aadhar Housing may file $1bn IPO prospectus in India soon")
Tata Chemicals in advanced talks for Archean's industrial salt unit
A potential deal could offer a reprieve to Archean, which has been struggling to service its debt obligations for the past two years
 "Tata Chemicals in advanced talks for Archean's industrial salt unit")
Sudden descents rare but deadly: Clues to Indonesia plane crash
Aviation safety analysts cautioned that it's far too early to say what caused the crash
 "Sudden descents rare but deadly: Clues to Indonesia plane crash")