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25.02 / 12:21
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ED opposes AgustaWestland 'middleman' Christian Michel's bail plea in Delhi HC
Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday opposed a bail plea filed by alleged middleman Christian Michel James in a money laundering case arising from the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland 'scam' in the Delhi High Court. The alleged scam relates to the purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters from AgustaWestland.
25.02 / 11:17
UPS
Progressive
Female representation on FTSE 100 boards reaches almost 45%
The FTSE Women Leaders Review, sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group, revealed that British businesses continue to be at the forefront of progress on greater representation on company boards, with women making up 42.6% and 43.4% of board positions on the FTSE 250 and 350, respectively. At the 50 largest private companies progression is steady but a slightly lower than at publicly listed companies, with just 30.5% female representation at board level. DE&I progress since Black Lives Matter stagnates in financial services In addition, for the first time ever, the number of women non-ex...
25.02 / 07:01
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City-wise Ramadan 2025 Timings: Sehri & iftar schedule for Delhi, Mumbai, and more
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, and the US will attempt to sight the moon on 28 February. If visible, fasting will begin on 1 March. However, South Asian nations, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, will observe moon sightings on 1 March, potentially starting fasting on either 2 or 3 March, depending on visibility.
24.02 / 21:35
24.02 / 21:35
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What is it really like to be a part of MrBeast games? A $10 million winner shares shocking experience
Beast Games has now shocked the world of fans who are glued to MrBeast and his eye-popping shows, by revealing what it feels like to be a part of these contests in general, and how they are actually behaved when the hours go by.
24.02 / 19:57
24.02 / 19:31
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Trump brandishes tariffs, but India and UK are back talking trade
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India and the UK returned to free trade negotiations on Monday after a year's gap, offering a glimmer of optimism in a world witnessing a surge in protectionism. According to commerce minister Piyush Goyal, the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) may raise India-UK trade by as much as threefold in the next 10 years, at a time when rising tariff walls threaten to put a dampener on free movement of goods and services.
24.02 / 18:05
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'Northern Leg' to Trans Mountain pipeline attracts interest amid brewing trade war
A long-shelved proposal to build a northern branch off the Trans Mountain pipeline system to the northern British Columbia coast is attracting renewed interest as the Canadian oilpatch and federal and provincial governments grapple with a response to new trade headwinds with the United States.
24.02 / 18:05
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Brookfield seeks to raise US$7 billion for infrastructure fund
Brookfield Asset Management is seeking to raise at least US$7 billion for its fourth infrastructure debt fund, according to people familiar with the matter.
24.02 / 15:25
Strategy
Carmignac bolsters alternatives distribution with business development director hire
Dubicq joins from Ellipsis AM, where he had worked as head of development since January 2023 and oversaw sales and the development of the firm's long/short fund. Carmignac hires UK wholesale sales manager from Jupiter Carmignac launched its first long/short fund in 1997 and has been expanding its alternatives offering in recent years with the launch of a swathe of new strategies including an alternative credit fund, an absolute return fund and a pair of merger arbitrage vehicles. Dubicq has more than 25 years of experience in alternative investments, including over half a decade ...
24.02 / 12:43
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DU alumnus Swati Dhingra reappointed to Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee; here's all about her
Bank of England on Monday reappointed Indian economist Dr. Swati Dhingra to its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) until 2028. Her renewed tenure comes as an extension of her initial appointment on May 12, 2022, and she will now hold the position until August 8, 2028.
24.02 / 12:43
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Pope Francis fighting for his life? Vatican on edge as it confirms 88-year-old pontiff in critical condition with kidney failure
Pope Francis is currently not in a very good state of health, with the 88-year-old now suffering from kidney failure in a hospital, according to a recent statement from the Vatican. Pope Francis is already suffering from a complex lung condition as well as pneumonia and now this development about his kidney condition is concerning for the Vatican, according to a Daily Mail UK report.
24.02 / 12:21
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India, UK to resume fair trade deal negotiations: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday said India and the United Kingdom have resumed negotiations towards a trade deal between the two countries.
24.02 / 10:09
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International
Brooks Macdonald completes £51m sale of international wing to Canaccord Genuity Wealth
The deal was first announced back in September 2024, with BMI confirming today (24 February) that the assets had been passed over. Brooks Macdonald appoints CFO as its sells international wing to Canaccord Genuity Wealth The purchase has been split into two instalments consisting of an initial £28m payment, while another round of up to £22.85m will be paid in cash over the coming two years post-completion, if certain performance criteria are met. In the RNS notice, Brooks said the sale proceeds will enable it to «focus exclusively on the core UK business and will enhance its abilit...
24.02 / 10:09
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Ben Whitmore's Brickwood AM launches inaugural fund
Ben Whitmore left his former firm Jupiter Asset Management after a 17-year career focusing on value investing to set up Brickwood AM last year. Ben Whitmore's value investing boutique Brickwood AM names CEO The boutique is co-run between Whitmore, CEO Claudia Ripley, brother Durmot and Kevin Murphy, the latter of whom left Schroders to work on the venture, leaving Nick Kirrage to run the firm's global value team. All the managers involved have made their names in the value space and as a result, Brickwood's inaugural mandate, the TM Brickwood UK Value fund, focuses on this section ...
24.02 / 10:09
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Global news wrap: Monetary policies, Trump’s threats, Buffett’s defence
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Every month, Mint’s Plain Facts section brings out an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India.
24.02 / 01:11
23.02 / 18:29
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Loch Lomond: The Corries
The Corries emerged from the 1960s Scottish folk revival. Their rendition of the traditional 'The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond' has its roots in the Jacobite uprising of 1745 when Charles Stuart a.k.a. Bonnie Prince Charlie tried to claim the British throne.
23.02 / 16:17
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91-year-old Australian tourist’s final visit to India took an unexpected turn. But it was exactly what he wanted
Kolkata to Patna and was laid to rest in Munger City, Bihar. This was his 12th trip to India.
23.02 / 12:37
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