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Bengaluru: Danaher will acquire Masimo in a $9.9 billion deal, as it looks to expand its diagnostics portfolio with the California-based medtech company’s pulse oximeter and other devices.The companies said on Tuesday that Danaher will pay $180 per share to buy Masimo. The offer represents a premium of 38.3% to Masimo’s last close.Shares of Masimo rose 34.54% to $175.10 in morning trading, while those of life science company Danaher fell 3.10%.J.P.Morgan analysts said a medtech target is “surprising” and expects the deal to weigh on Danaher’s shares as investors could read it as a sign that potential targets in the…
Separately, Deputy CM and Minority Development Minister Sunetra Pawar directed officials to conduct a detailed inquiry into the alleged irregular grant of minority certificates and to initiate strict action if any wrongdoing is establishedMumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a stay on the minority educational institution status granted to 75 schools following reports that the approvals were issued in the immediate aftermath of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s demise, officials said on Monday.Separately, Deputy CM and Minority Development Minister Sunetra Pawar directed officials to conduct a detailed inquiry into the alleged irregular grant of minority certificates and to initiate…
The Indian Air Force (IAF)’s Mi-17 V5 helicopters are being used for conducting high-stakes aerial firefighting operations across two wildfire-hit locations in India’s Northeast, deploying heavy-lift helicopters to combat blazes in difficult terrain and extreme flying conditions.The operations are underway in Walong in Arunachal Pradesh and the Dzukou Valley in Nagaland, where IAF crews are carrying out continuous water-dropping missions to contain and extinguish fires amid steep slopes, poor visibility and rarefied air.At Walong, IAF helicopters have successfully extinguished a major blaze after dropping a total of 139,800 litres of water over the affected area. Simultaneously, firefighting efforts continue in…
Kiara Advani paid tribute to her late father-in-law, Sunil Malhotra, with an emotional Instagram post. Sharing black-and-white photos, she thanked him for his love and warmth. Sidharth Malhotra also remembered his father, praising his integrity and courage. Sunil, a former Merchant Navy captain, deeply influenced Sidharth’s life and career. Kiara Advani shared a heartfelt message in memory of her late father-in-law, Sunil Malhotra. She thanked him for the love and warmth he had given her from the start. Along with her note, Kiara posted two black-and-white photos, one showing her with her husband, Sidharth, her father-in-law, and her mother-in-law. Meanwhile,…
Meerut residents, all set for India’s fastest metro? Meerut is preparing to launch a metro network that officials say will set a new benchmark for speed in the country. With a maximum operational speed of 120 kmph, the upcoming Meerut Metro is expected to sharply cut travel time across the city. The corridor will stretch 21 kilometres from Meerut South to Modipuram and include 12 stations. According to an official cited by PTI, commuters will be able to cover the full route in about 30 minutes, with trains halting at every station along the way.In a first for India, the…
Google is all set to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Google Pixel 10a, today in global markets. The company plans to open pre-orders shortly after the launch event, allowing interested buyers in several countries to reserve the device on launch day itself.Google Pixel 10a is set to launch in India and other global markets today. (Google)The Pixel 10a follows last year’s Google Pixel 9a and is expected to bring limited hardware changes rather than a major overhaul. In the days leading up to the launch, Google released official teasers and shared images of the phone’s design. The visuals confirm that…
Gold price prediction today: Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers is of the view that gold prices are likely to resume their upward trend in the long run. He takes a look at the top factors for gold prices in the coming days:Gold ended the last week marginally on the upside as mixed signals emerged from US macro cues. This was due to softer January Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could cut rates later this year.The US Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% year-over-year (YoY) in…
Image for representational purposes only. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.10% higher at 97.24. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee rose 5 paise to 90.67 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) on the back of a drop in global crude oil prices and FII inflows. However, a stronger greenback and a weak start to day at the domestic equity markets capped sharp gains in the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, rupee opened at 90.60 but lost some ground to trade…
Ramadan 1447 AH commenced on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following verified crescent moon sightings across the Middle East, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Dubai residents began their fast at dawn, with Imsak at 5:24 AM and Fajr at 5:34 AM. Evening prayers and community gatherings will mark the spiritual observance throughout the month. Religious authorities across the Middle East officially announced that Wednesday, February 18, 2026 marks the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH after verified crescent moon sightings.In the United Arab Emirates, the Presidential Court confirmed the sighting, marking the start of fasting and spiritual observances. Likewise,…
The Science Quiz: The science hidden in proverbs and idioms 1 / 6 | Name this hydrocarbon. It’s the reason “one bad apple spoils the bunch”: as an apple ripens, it releases more of this compound, which causes nearby fruit to ripen faster. 2 / 6 | What’s the proverb based on the following fact? Fresh-cut grass is mostly water, and if you bale it while it’s still too wet, the bale can grow mould, lose nutrients, and sometimes become warm enough to catch on fire. So before it is baled, it’s typically dried under sun and dry air. 3…