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New Zealand and South Africa will emerge as historical top dog with a record fourth triumph. As South African fans are never slow to remind everybody, the World Cup's statistics are slightly skewed by the absence of the Springboks from the first two, due to their sporting isolation because of Apartheid. That means that should they triumph on Saturday they will have an incredible 50% success rate — four finals from eight tournaments. New Zealand won the inaugural event in 1987 then became the first to win back-to-back titles in 2011 and 2015 — an achievement defending champions South Africa are also desperate to emulate. Their previous final meeting was in 1995, the first World Cup South Africa were allowed into.

Reliance Industries (RIL) revenue streams — from energy to retailing and telecom — demonstrated robust growth in the second quarter. Operating profit at India's biggest company advanced 30% year-on-year to ₹44,867 crore. At the aggregate level, margins climbed nearly 4 percentage points due to more than 30% revenue growth in oil-to-chemicals (O2C), exploration and retail segments that together account for 81% of the revenue and two-thirds of operating profit at the conglomerate.

Exxon Mobil’s third-quarter profit declined compared with last year's unprecedented numbers, but they're up 15% compared with the previous quarter

General Motors’ Cruise says it's suspending its driverless operations nationwide as the robotaxi service works to rebuild public trust

₹17.95 trillion in investor wealth. Analysts, however, refrained from calling this a recovery, labelling it as a “dead cat bounce" whose life is uncertain, given escalating geopolitical tensions and rising bond yields in the US. The rise coincided with foreign brokerage JP Morgan’s upgrade of India from neutral to overweight, days after Morgan Stanley put India on top of its overweight stance.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Friday said the domestic car market is likely to stagnate next financial year as the small car segment, which is crucial for growth, is unlikely to revive in the next two to three years. “The industry is not optimistic about growth next year and the growth projections for the next year are virtually at stagnation levels. That’s partly because of the de-growth in the small car segment,” R.C.

Qatari firm in which the eight retired Indian Navy personnel worked when they were charged for espionage and later sentenced to death, employed close to 150 Indians at one point, all of whom were involved in imparting training to Qatar armed forces officers. Al Dahra, which has since been shut down, heavily recruited retired Indian Navy personnel, most of whom were highly qualified for imparting training. Those familiar with the arrangement said that the recruitments were made following a memorandum of understanding between India and Qatar for cooperation in training of military personnel.

Begin Again" is a 2013 romantic comedy-drama that delves into the journey of two individuals navigating the challenging world of music. The story unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of New York City and explores the blossoming collaboration between an aspiring singer, Greta, and a struggling former record executive, Dan. As they team up to chase success, the narrative reveals the myriad challenges they encounter, pushing them to discover the true essence of music and connection. Set in New York, the film introduces us to Greta, a talented songwriter and singer grappling with a recent breakup, and Dan, a former music producer at odds with the evolving landscape of the music industry. Their worlds collide one serendipitous night, setting them on a shared path of music, redemption, and discovery. The cast features the versatile Keira Knightley as Greta and the charismatic Mark Ruffalo as Dan. Additionally, the film is enriched with performances from Catherine Keener, Adam Levine, CeeLo Green, and Hailee Steinfeld.

By Ted Hesson and Daniel Wiessner

Supreme Court has asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to pay enhanced land compensation to the landowners whose lands were acquired for widening of National Highway No 24 on the Bareilly-Sitapur section of Uttar Pradesh. The top court also permitted the landowners/farmers to withdraw the compensation amount deposited with the concerned district court along with accrued interest thereon. It also allowed the landowners to initiate suitable proceedings, including execution, in case any further amount is payable by the highways authority to them. While dismissing NHAI’s appeals, SC said “all questions of law urged are, however, kept open”. NHAI had paid less than Rs 500 per square metre to these landowners.

Mike Evans has an approximate net worth of $25 million as reported by Celebrity Net Worth,. He stands as a revered figure among the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, often regarded as the franchise's most exceptional receiver. Remarkably, Evans has dedicated his entire ten-year NFL journey to the team. Evans' substantial net worth can be attributed to a flourishing career, astute investment decisions, and lucrative endorsement agreements. As a perennial Pro Bowler, he continues to be a pivotal force in the Buccaneers' offensive strategy, and it's highly probable that he will secure a substantial contract extension in the not-so-distant future.

medical neglect has come to light as a coroner reveals that the absence of a routine vitamin led to the untimely demise of baby William Moris-Patto. Born prematurely at 34 weeks in Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, in July 2020, William tragically passed away seven weeks later from bleeding in the brain.

Taylor Swift expressed her appreciation for Kendrick Lamar on Friday morning for his re-recording of the "Bad Blood" remix verse for the deluxe edition of «1989 (Taylor's Version),» which is currently available. Taylor Swift has shared the excitement of collaborating with numerous A-list artists throughout her illustrious career. However, in a recent post on Friday morning, October 27th, the renowned singer expressed that there was something particularly special about Kendrick Lamar returning to the recording studio to rework his verses on the remix of Swift's 1989 hit single, «Bad Blood.» Swift conveyed her deep appreciation for Lamar's dedication to revisiting their past collaboration, allowing it to seamlessly blend with her evolving musical style.

By Sabrina Valle

₹2,790 crore, up from ₹2,305 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue from operations grew 19.5% from ₹57,694 crore to ₹68,937 crore, with growth momentum across consumption baskets led by food and grocery, which grew by 33%, the company said. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) from operations rose 30.8% to ₹5,607 crore from ₹4,286 crore in the September 2022 quarter.

Taylor Swift’s fans eagerly tuned in to hear the freshly re-recorded ‘Taylor’s version’ of «1989», one of the most significant albums of her career. Following its overnight release, the immense surge in demand for this new version reportedly caused glitches on several music streaming platforms, according to fans on various social media platforms. This re-recorded album is the newest addition to a series by Swift, driven by her ambition to regain control over her earlier works. Classics like «Shake It Off» are reintroduced, accompanied by five previously unreleased tracks from that period. Among new songs, particular attention was drawn by «Is It Over Now?», a song with verses hinting at a former deceitful partner, sparking discussions and guesses about its muse. Swift's original «1989» release solidified her status as a global music sensation, even bagging the Grammy for Album of the Year.

Cricket World Cup has clocked. As per BARC data provided by Disney Star on Friday, the live broadcast for the first 18 tournament matches has clocked up 123.8 billion viewing minutes. This is a 43 per cent growth compared to the previous edition in England and Wales in 2019, the company said. Further, the marquee tournament which began on October 5, recorded 364.2 million viewers tuning in to the live broadcast of the first 18 matches.

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Satin Creditcare Network's net profit zoomed 89% at Rs 103 crore, on the back of lower credit costs and business expansion. The lender's net interest margin for the quarter was at 13.5%, above the annual guidance of 12.1-12.5%, chairman HP Singh said. Credit cost came down to 1.2% for the period from about 5% a year back. «We have observed a strong second quarter, surpassing the Rs 10,000 crore AUM and recording the highest ever profitability in the last five years,» Singh said. Satin's gross non-performing assets ratio stood at 2.38% at the end of September as compared with 3.96% a year back.

Bank of America equity strategists see a real risk the S&P 500 could trade below 4000 in the coming days and weeks.