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Shah Rukh Khan, also known as ‘Bollywood Badshah,’ turned a year younger today. The actor is considered to be the last of the superstars in Bollywood—an icon who holds an inexplicable sway over the masses and classes alike and is also one of the wealthiest individuals in the world. Aside from commanding the box-office, the actor has also built an empire slowly yet steadily.

Executive search firm EMA Partners India is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) with a maximum offer of up to Rs 100 crore subject to approval.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Lawrence Bishnoi, a 31-year-old vegetarian with a handlebar mustache who authorities say controls a violent gang from his high-security prison cell in India, is at the center of a diplomatic brawl between Canada and India. To Indian law-enforcement officials, Bishnoi is a “dreaded gangster" who over the past decade has made a daring prison break, threatened a Bollywood star, and found his gang accused of killing a rapper considered a rival.

At the COP28 climate talks in Dubai last year, leaders from more than 130 nations agreed to triple renewable power capacity by the end of the decade. It was one of the few tangible agreements at the annual meeting and a goal that’s crucial to cut dependence on fossil fuels that cause climate change. While the target remains achievable, current rates of clean power deployment aren’t sufficient and the rollout of wind turbines is lagging, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.

PM Modi on Wednesday invited BRICS nations to adopt India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in their markets and welcomed steps for financial integration in amongst the nations. Modi said that UAE had adapted the UPI payments system and Mauritius has also expressed an interest for the technology.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru-based logistics startup Porter is looking to double its domestic geographical presence in the next 3-4 years, even as it seeks to expand its international operations beyond Dubai, a market it entered last year. The company, which is currently present in about 22 cities, including 7-8 metro cities, is looking to expand to nearly 40 cities in the coming years, Uttam Digga, co-founder and CEO of Porter, told Mint.

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New Zealand and South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday. No South African or New Zealand — be it men or women — team has ever won a world cup. In the women's tournament, Australia have won six of the eight editions and South Africa beating them in the semi-final was historic in many ways. England in 2009 and the West Indies in 2016 are the only teams that have managed to win the tournament. The final is expected to be a fitting conclusion to a tournament that has showcased a mix of excellent and average cricket, following its relocation to the United Arab Emirates due to political issues in Bangladesh.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It shares a border with Greece, is a convenient boat ride away across the Adriatic Sea from Italy and not much of a drive from Dubrovnik in southern Croatia. Yet, Albania is a bit of a dark horse when it comes to Indian travellers.

Salman Khan is going all out on security after receiving multiple death threats. The ‘Dabangg’ star has reportedly invested in a brand new bulletproof car. Reports now suggest that the actor is going to great lengths to ensure his protection. According to Bollywood Society, Salman Khan has recently acquired a bulletproof Nissan Patrol SUV. Since this vehicle is not available in India, it is said that Khan is importing it from Dubai. The car, priced around Rs 2 crore, will reportedly incur additional costs for expedited delivery to India. Details about the car found online reveal that it comes equipped with cutting-edge security features, including sensors to detect explosives, reinforced glass capable of withstanding close-range gunfire and tinted black windows to conceal the identities of those inside. This is not the first time Salman Khan has made such a purchase; last year, he imported another bulletproof car from the UAE after receiving his first death threats from the Bishnoi gang, which also targeted his father, Salim Khan. For the unversed, the ‘Bodyguard’ actor has been a target of the notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi for quite some time now. Days after the murder of politician Baba Siddiqui (who was close to the star), he received fresh death threats.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Singapore's Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd has signed an agreement to buy 17-18% in Blackstone Inc.-backed VFS Global Services Pvt.

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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC will roll out a new $300 million India Yield Advantage fund in the private credit space to attract offshore capital from global investors in Singapore and Dubai. The fund will generate a return of around 20% by mirroring the company's domestic private credit fund strategy. In India, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC has launched the fundraising exercise for its maiden ₹2,500 crore performing credit fund. «The offshore fund will offer global investors the opportunity to invest in India's growing private credit space, expanding beyond traditional equity investments that have been the primary focus so far,» said A Balasubramanian, managing director of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC.

New Zealand qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament at the expense of both India and Pakistan, following a 54-run win for the White Ferns in Dubai on Monday against Pakistan. Matchday opponents Pakistan knew they could qualify if they chased down a target of 111 in quick time, while India would have qualified instead of both teams had Pakistan still gone on to win in a slower fashion. But a combination of superb bowling from New Zealand and a gung-ho approach from Pakistan saw the match race to a conclusion in just 11.4 overs of the second innings, as Pakistan crashed to 56 all out.

Real estate developer Sunteck Realty has reported nearly 33% on-year growth in pre-sales at Rs 524 crore for the quarter ended September. The company has recorded collections worth Rs 267 crore for the quarter, up 25% from a year ago. The quarterly performance has pushed pre-sales numbers for the first half of 2024-25 to Rs 1,026 crore, up 31.2% from Rs 782 crore a year ago. For the first half of the year, collections rose 21.3% from a year ago to Rs 609 crores.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Dubai-based air carrier Emirates has banned pagers and walkie-talkies from its flights after a bunch of these exploded recently in the hands of Hezbollah militants, leaving at least 40 dead and thousands injured.

India Women registered their first win in the ongoing ICC Women's Word Cup on Sunday after beating arch-rival Pakistan by wickets six and seven balls to spare at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. Chasing 106 to win, opener Shafali Verma led the charge with a steady 32, while Jemimah Rodrigues scored 23 runs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur handled a mini-collapse where India lost two wickets in as many balls when the score was at 80. The skipper remained unbeaten on 29, but was retired hurt with just two runs needed to win. Kaur injured her neck after she lost balance attempting to hit the winning runs. Earlier, the bowlers did a great job to restrict Pakistan to 105/8 in 20 overs. Pacer Arundhati Reddy spearheaded India's bowling with 3/19, earning her the Player of the Match award. Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil did not allow the batters to settle and registered figures of 2/12 in four over, including a maiden. Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, and Asha Sobhana picked up a wicket each. For Pakistan, Nida Dar scored a 34-ball 28 after being reduced to 41/4 inside 10 overs. Captain Fatima Sana and Syeda Shah played little cameos to help their team cross the 100-run mark.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. How can we put seasons on a plate?" It is this question that continues to fire the menu at Naar, a 16-seater restaurant nestled in the lap of the Himalaya. Located in the hamlet of Darwa in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, the restaurant, helmed by chef Prateek Sadhu, is all set to complete a year in November, and has already become a dining destination.