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In November, the BDO Optimism index from the consultancy firm BDO dropped by 5.81 points, reaching 93.49 and hitting its lowest level since January 2023. The 5.81 fall marked the largest monthly drop recorded by the index since August 2021, with the decline likely reflecting businesses' reaction to the Autumn Budget introduced by UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 30 October. UK 'losing out' on growth due to excessive FCA regulation Among the measures presented by the chancellor at the time were a hike in employer National Insurance contributions and a higher National Living Wage. K...

Virat Kohli took to the field as the Test captain for the first time ever during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, marking a start of perhaps country's golden period in Test cricket, which witnessed plenty of records broken, on-field confrontations and aggression and the long-format cricket at its very best, which marked a massive paradigm shift in the way India played its cricket in white clothing. The first Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval saw a 25-year-old donning the captain's blazer for the first time ever, due to MS Dhoni's unavailability due to an injury.

The video was captured by the cockpit-controlled security cameras on the Swiss Air passenger jet. The couple, which reportedly snuck into plane's kitchen, were filmed by crew members engaging in sexual activity, sparking outrage and raising concerns about passenger privacy and conduct of the crew.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Earlier this year, Singapore’s government noted with alarm that the country’s total fertility rate (TFR) in 2023 had fallen to a record 0.97. TFR is the average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime.

Shares are mostly lower in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark down 2.3%, after U.S. stocks rose to records on Friday

Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press

Upcoming phone launches this week: It's going to be an exciting week with a number of new smartphone launches lineup starting with the Redmi Note 14 series debut today, followed by the Moto G35 5G on December 10 and Vivo X200 on December 12. Here's a look at all the new phones launching this week.Redmi Note 14 series is all set to debut in India during a launch event today.

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European Union scientists said on Monday. The data from the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) comes two weeks after U.N. climate talks yielded a $300-billion deal to tackle climate change, a package poorer countries blasted as insufficient to cover the soaring cost of climate-related disasters. C3S said data from January to November had confirmed 2024 is now certain to be the hottest year on record, and the first in which average global temperatures exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial period.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The advent of single-expiry index options last week introduced a fresh layer of volatility to the Nifty, which witnessed dramatic price swings a day ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s bi-annual policy announcement on 6 December.

AgriStack initiative, for rolling digital farm lending in Uttar Pradesh for its eight crore farmers, the State government is currently working with the International Finance Corporation for providing APIs of the state’s land records and farm boundaries to SatSure and a couple of other companies. Bengaluru-based Space tech company SatSure provides satellite-based risk scoring and ratings reports at both farm and village level. It extracts patterns from satellite imagery using AI algorithms which can identify what crop is growing within a land parcel. It tracks changes in health, productivity, and provides insights on how these changes are related to climatic variables like rainfall, temperature, and humidity. These insights help banks understand the farmer’s income from the land and his ability to repay a loan.

IPL) is on a remarkable growth streak, with the top 10 franchises seeing their combined revenue more than double to ₹6,797 crore in FY24 from ₹3,082 crore in the previous year, according to financial data from Tofler. Experts attributed the surge to the league's soaring commercial appeal, powered by smart media partnerships and lucrative sponsorship deals. The primary catalyst for growth was the record ₹48,390 crore media rights deal signed in 2022 between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Disney Star and Viacom18, who have since combined to form JioStar.

“Moana 2” remained at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it pulled in another record haul

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city was recorded at 302 at 4 pm on Sunday, marking a deterioration compared to Saturday's reading of 233 (poor' category). Of the 38 air quality monitoring stations in the city, 23 reported air quality in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, compared to only two on Saturday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: A surprisingly warm November led to a slow start to winter apparel sales, but a steady dip in temperature recently has boosted demand, bringing relief to retailers. Unpredictable weather patterns continue to pose challenges for inventory management, as retailers in North India now face shorter, but more intense winter seasons.

Known for talking about the weather 12 months a year, Britons will begin sharing thoughts on the latest festive commercials as soon as they hit screens, usually once the Halloween pumpkins are discarded. «It's the time of year when media budgets swell, and creative teams pull out all the stops to deliver memorable messaging that resonates,» noted James McDonald, director of data, intelligence & forecasting at marketing strategists WARC.

Allu Arjun's «Pushpa 2: The Rule» crossed Rs 500 crore mark at the global box office, continuing its phenomenal blockbuster run in cinemas. Production banner Mythri Movie Makers, which has bankrolled the project, shared the movie's latest box office figures on social media, claiming that "Pushpa 2" has now become the fastest Indian film to hit the milestone. «The biggest Indian film is a wildfire at the box office and is shattering records #Pushpa2TheRule is now the fastest Indian film to collect a gross of 500 crores worldwide,» the studio posted on X on Saturday night. The Sukumar-directed movie is a sequel to 2021's Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise".

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Pushpa 2’ continues demolishing box-office records and setting new benchmarks. As per a report by the box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com, Allu Arjun’s gangster drama is inching towards Rs 400 crore within just four days of its theatrical release. The film has raked in Rs 398 crore (and counting!) so far. If breaking records wasn’t impressive enough, Pushpa 2: The Rise has set yet another milestone, becoming the fastest Indian film to cross a worldwide gross of Rs 500 crore. Reports indicate that the film’s estimated box office collection on its third day alone stands at Rs 115 crore. The highest earnings came from the Hindi version, which brought in Rs 73.5 crore, followed by the Telugu version at Rs 31.5 crore, and the Tamil version at Rs 7.5 crore. On its second day, the movie raked in Rs 93.8 crore, showcasing its immense popularity.

Mamata Banerjee’s recent remarks regarding her role in the opposition INDIA alliance have sparked a flurry of reactions from allies within the bloc. Speaking on a television channel, the West Bengal Chief Minister expressed frustration over the leadership and coordination of the coalition. “I had formed the INDIA bloc, now it is up to those leading the front to manage it. If they can’t run the show, what can I do? I would just say that everyone needs to be taken along,” Banerjee stated. When asked why she had not taken charge of the alliance herself, Banerjee clarified, “If given the opportunity I would ensure its smooth functioning. I don’t want to go outside West Bengal, but I can run it from here.” This statement quickly led to speculation about Banerjee’s potential leadership of the INDIA bloc, which she helped establish to challenge the dominance of the BJP.

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