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Investing.com-- Oil prices fell slightly in Asian trade on Monday as traders hunkered down in anticipation of several key central bank meetings this week, although the prospect of a tighter market, on more supply cuts, kept prices at 10-month peaks.

TYBW) arc, one of the most pivotal moments occurs with the shocking demise of the Original Soul King. This event unfolds in the later chapters of the manga, triggered by Yhwach's audacious attempt on the deity's life.

committee of creditors (CoC) to Future Retail (FRL) have extended the voting period for the third time to decide the winning bidder to acquire the debt-laden company. The timeline has now been extended till September 30 as lenders are still undecided whether to approve a very low offer from SpaceMantra or allow liquidation of FRL as there isn't enough time to seek fresh bids. The decision was taken on Saturday after the second timeline ended on September 15, three people familiar with the developments said.

Using volatility for wealth creation: Businesses do not function in a linear manner and often go through execution challenges because of multiple external factors. Resultantly, their underlying stock prices also go through various swings during this journey.

cashless is preferred by more and more people. Which is why having cash — and coins — is also growing as the latest personal monetary policy statement among the currency cognoscenti.

Amidst turbulent market conditions, Ethereum has garnered attention as its trading volume surpassed $2.6 billion, propelling its price beyond the $1,600 mark. As of now, Ethereum is trading at $1,632, experiencing a slight dip of 0.20% in the past 24 hours. 

Bitcoin's bulls are demonstrating their might, driving the world's premier cryptocurrency past the significant $26,000 benchmark.

Venus experiences thunderstorms akin to Earth, proposing a new, eye-opening theory: the mesmerizing flashes of light on Venus are not lightning but meteors disintegrating as they hurtle through the planet's atmosphere. This groundbreaking revelation comes courtesy of a study published in the 'Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets.' Researchers hailing from Arizona State University undertook this mission to decipher the true nature of Venus's radiant phenomena. Their investigation involved a meticulous analysis of the luminous occurrences, observed both at the Steward Observatory and Japan's Akatsuki orbiter. The study presents a puzzling conundrum, describing Venus's lightning as «either ubiquitous, rare, or non-existent, depending on how one interprets diverse observations.» The enigma deepens with the findings presented in the Plain Language Summary, available in the online library of Advancing Earth and Space Sciences.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday asked party leaders to prioritise the success of the party putting aside personal differences and take on adversaries with full might in the upcoming state and Lok Sabha elections. Addressing the extended CWC meeting on the second day of deliberations, Kharge said the party's goal must be to defeat the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and work diligently to form an alternative government in the country. In a scathing attack on the Modi government, Kharge accused it of playing politics and distracting and diverting people from basic issues by bringing new ones. «Recently, during the Mumbai meeting of INDIA alliance, Modi government formed a committee on 'One Nation, One Election'.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has recently concluded his divorce from Nicole Shanahan, an attorney and entrepreneur, following allegations of her involvement with billionaire Elon Musk, according to a report by Page Six. Court documents confirm the divorce, which grants them shared legal and physical custody of their 4-year-old daughter. While Shanahan did not contest the divorce, she did request spousal support, as indicated in the court papers.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) monitored nine Chinese military planes and 10 naval vessels in the vicinity of Taiwan. According to Taiwan News, there was no indication that any PLA aircraft had crossed the Taiwan Strait's middle line or entered Taiwan's southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ) at this time. Taiwan responded by sending ships, planes, and land-based missile systems to track PLA activity. China has gradually increased the number of military planes and navy ships operating near Taiwan since September 2020, expanding its use of grey zone techniques, Taiwan News reported. A grey zone tactic generally refers to «An effort or series of efforts beyond steady-state deterrence and assurance that attempts to achieve one's security objectives without resorting to direct and substantial use of force.» Beijing has conducted 109 navy ship sorties and launched 199 military aircraft around Taiwan so far this month.

The ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape has lately been abuzz with talk surrounding Ripple (XRP), currently the fifth-largest crypto by market capitalization. 

With dozens of world leaders descending upon New York for the United Nations General Assembly’s annual gathering, global problems are showing up fast and thick at the world body’s door — with no solutions in sight. And many countries are starting to look elsewhere to do something about them. The UN, once the central forum for trying to solve geopolitical disputes, is increasingly on the sidelines of the new global politics, unable to keep up with the array of shocks, crises and coups that seem to be fracturing the world.

gold could likely take a break from the ongoing bearish undertones in the medium term. The domestic prices are expected to remain steady on festive buying and a stronger dollar which will prop up the prices of dollar-priced commodities, says expert. Globally, prices of gold have declined on dollar strength which has had a rub-off impact on the domestic prices as well.

Vishwakarma Jayanti', Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme today for the benefit of traditional artisans. The event will take place at the India International Convention and Expo Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi on Sunday at around 11 am, according to a press release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The «PM Vishwakarma» scheme reflects the steadfast commitment of PM Modi to support and uplift individuals engaged in traditional crafts, it said. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day, PM Modi had announced that the government will soon launch a scheme for individuals skilled in traditional craftmanship. His vision extends beyond providing financial assistance; it aims to preserve age-old traditions, culture, and the rich heritage embodied in local products, art, and crafts, the release said. «PM Vishwakarma» will receive full funding from the Union Government, with an impressive allocation of Rs 13,000 crore. The scheme will register 'Vishwakarmas', who create using their hands and tools, at no cost through Common Services Centres, utilising the biometric-based 'PM Vishwakarma' portal.

By Parthajit Kayal & Moinak Maiti

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NASA. The scorching heat waves experienced in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions are attributed to human-induced global warming, compounded by the recurring climate phenomenon known as El Niño. NASA's analysis reveals that August 2023 was exceptionally hot, with temperatures 2.2 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 degrees Celsius) above the average for summer. This extreme heatwave affected a staggering 57 million people in the southern and southwestern United States, reaching the highest category of severity. When considering the combined temperatures for June, July, and August, they were 0.41 degrees Fahrenheit (0.23 degrees Celsius) warmer than all previous summers. This alarming increase underscores the growing impact of global warming on the climate. In fact, NASA scientists confirmed that July 2023 was the hottest July on record, with the last five hottest Julys occurring within the past five years.

(Reuters) -The United Auto Workers (UAW) union on Friday launched strikes at three U.S. auto plants after failing to reach an agreement over new contracts, the first-ever simultaneous labor action against the Detroit Three automakers.

Akasa Air has moved court against 43 pilots claiming that they have quit the airline without completing a notice period of six months. The airline in a petition filed with Bombay High Court has sought that pilots be barred joining any airline till the time they complete the mandatory notice period, which was part of employment agreement. In its petition, the airline also said that due to sudden resignation of the pilots, it was forced to cancel multiple flights, causing financial and reputational loss to the airline and has sought monetary compensation of Rs 21 crore, which includes cost of training one pilot, according to a petition reviewed by ET. The airline which started business last year and was rapidly expanding lost 1% market share due to cancellation of over 632 flights in August. “We have sought legal remedy only against a small set of pilots who abandoned their duties and left without serving their mandatory contractual notice period. This is illegal in law but also an unethical and selfish act that disrupted flights in August forcing last minute cancellations that stranded thousands of customers causing significant inconvenience to the travelling public,” an Akasa spokesperson said. Pilots who have quit the airline said that the airline violated contractual agreement by altering salary structure.

Gen X professionals are curious and eager to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) at work, according to a report. Over 75 per cent of Millennials and 74 per cent of Gen X professionals surveyed feel that AI will take boring tasks off their plate giving them the time to focus on tasks that excite them, said a report by LinkedIn India. Meanwhile, 70 per cent of Gen Z are also eager and curious to adapt to the world of AI, the report added.