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The Greater Toronto Area‘s (GTA) housing crisis is intensifying, with new data revealing that high municipal fees and prolonged approval processes are driving up the cost of new homes.

Shriram Finance has raised $500 million by selling a three-and-a-half-year fixed rate dollar bond at 6.15% to investors across the globe. Strong investor demand helped the company price the bond much lower than initial guidance of 6.50%. «We saw demand of more than $1.5 billion which helped squeeze the pricing at the lower end of the band ultimately. Shriram is a known name in the overseas market so it is possible that they will look at another issue soon,» said a person familiar with the transaction.

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California avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican orchards to the Mexican government

Over 2,000 participants from over 80 countries descended on New York this week for the Clinton Global Initiative

US intelligence has warned Donald Trump about «real and specific» threats from Iran to assassinate him. In response, Trump, the Republican candidate, announced that the US would take strong action against Iran if such an event occurred. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, «If they do 'assassinate President Trump,' which is always a possibility, I hope that America obliterates Iran, wipes it off the face of the Earth — If that does not happen, American Leaders will be considered 'gutless' cowards!» Trump's campaign also claimed that Iran intends to destabilize the upcoming US presidential elections. Steven Cheung, Trump's campaign communications director, said in a statement, «President Trump was briefed earlier today by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence regarding real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the United States.»

Sensex rising above 85,000 and Nifty breaking 26,000 on Tuesday. Nifty made a new all-time high for the fifth consecutive session amid continued buying in index heavyweights. «Nifty crossed 1000 points in 38 trading sessions supported by positive domestic cues, healthy FIIs, and the start of the rate cut cycle by the US Fed. We expect the ongoing momentum to continue in the market with sectorial rotation. Investors would watch out for US Consumer Confidence data,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Complaints against Ayurvedic products that make exaggerated, misleading or deceptive claims to be better than modern medicine can now be filed on a dedicated government portal, two people directly involved with the process said.

Private equity firms Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone are buying software maker Smartsheet for approximately $8.4 billion in cash

Prince Harry said today’s youth is in the midst of an “epidemic” of anxiety, depression and social isolation due to negative experiences online, as he brought his campaign to help children and their parents navigate cyberspace to this week’s Clinton Gl...

An American quarry company says the Mexican government has carried out a de-facto expropriation of its properties on Mexico's Caribbean coast

Sachdev noted that India, under Modi's leadership, is taking a clear and active stance, adding that this shift is notable, as India, an Asian power, is in a position to mediate in a conflict in Europe. While speaking with ANI, Sachdev remarked that Prime Minister Modi's third term has marked a significant shift in India's foreign policy. He said, «Since PM Modi entered his third term, the gear of India's foreign policy has changed. In this changing environment, India has decided it will help solve the world's biggest challenges.»

Akshay Shinde, died following a police shooting on Monday evening. Police reported that the 24-year-old sweeper allegedly snatched a revolver from a police officer and opened fire, prompting officers to return fire in self-defense. The accused was taken to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after.The incident occurred at approximately 6:15 PM when the accused, during transit in a police van, seized a gun from Assistant Police Inspector Nilesh More. According to police accounts, the accused fired three shots, leading to Senior Inspector Sanjay Shinde returning fire, which hit the accused in the temple. More is currently receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the incident.

A former Singaporean cabinet minister has pleaded guilty to charges of receiving illegal gifts, in the Asian financial hub’s first ministerial criminal trial in nearly half a century

Two-thirds of the jobs at Commerzbank could disappear if UniCredit successfully carries out a hostile takeover of the German lender, a Commerzbank supervisory board member warned on Tuesday.

Siddaramaiah said he would decide his future course of legal battle after reading the judgment by which the High Court Tuesday dismissed the legal challenge, he mounted against the August 16 order of Governor Thawarchand Gehlot permitting his prosecution in a case of allotment of housing plots to his wife in Mysuru. The High Court has only limited the scope of investigation to 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and rejected the sanction under section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2003, the CM said in a statement. He would consult legal experts before deciding on the future course of action, he added. Opposition BJP urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign in the wake of the court decision.

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First lady Jill Biden has unveiled a new set of actions to address health inequities faced by women in the United States

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Chad Stahelski's 2014 action film John Wick lay in its simplicity and emotional depth. Keanu Reeves portrayed the titular character, who mourned his wife and sought solace with the puppy she gifted him. However, when a gang of Russian mobsters brutally kills the dog, Wick reawakens his lethal instincts, revealing his past as a top assassin. The film's unique twist was the Continental Hotel, a luxurious refuge for the world’s elite assassins, offering everything from medical care to an arsenal of weapons.

Union home ministry has cancelled the FCRA (Foreign Contribution Registration Act) licence of International Cooperatives Alliance (ICA) for its alleged violation of rules, ET has learnt. ICA is the apex body representing cooperatives worldwide and provides knowledge, expertise and coordinated action in the field. Founded in 1895, ICA is one of the oldest non-governmental organisations and has over 1 billion members. An email query sent to ICA's New Delhi chapter remained unanswered till the press time. Also, the NGO did not respond to repeated calls and messages. ICA is planning to hold a global conference in New Delhi for the first time in November this year. It will bring cooperatives from around the world and explore their role in creating a collective, peaceful and prosperous future for all, according to ICA's website.