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Jujutsu Kaisen enthusiasts are gearing up for the highly anticipated release of Chapter 242, poised to hit the manga scene on Monday, November 20, at 12 am JST. This chapter promises to delve into Fumihiko Takaba's remarkable resurgence, setting the stage for a face-off with the formidable Kenjaku. As excitement and curiosity surge regarding their impending battle, fans are eager to uncover the next chapter's developments.

NEW DELHI : After years of stagnation, e-sports and video game firms in India have begun generating in-game and advertisement revenues, thanks to India-specific in-game items, a stronger competitive gaming scene, and widespread use of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a convenient last-mile payment method. An industry report by Google and venture capital firm Lumikai, released on 2 November, pegged the annual average revenue per user (ARPU) for India’s gaming industry to reach ₹1,600 by FY23-end, rising tenfold in the past four financial years.

BTC Digital, a Chinese Bitcoin mining firm with operations in the US, has announced the purchase of 220 Bitmain Antminer S19j Pro Bitcoin mining machines, bolstering its Bitcoin mining capabilities.

Investing.com — Here is your Pro Recap of the biggest insider trades and institutional investor headlines you may have missed last week: Berkshire Hathaway sells $25.8 million worth of shares in China's BYD, Cole Capital Funds seeks to acquire 51% of WeWork, and top brass buys at Align Technology, Arbor Realty Trust, Loews, Greenbrier, and Fifth Third Bancorp.

Estonia's government says it will allow Taiwan to open a nondiplomatic representative office of Taipei in the Baltic country to boost economic and cultural ties with the self-governing island

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its exit from the Russian market, selling its business in the country to CommEX, a newly launched exchange. 

DZ Bank, one of Germany’s leading financial institutions with assets totaling 300 billion euros, has launched its own blockchain-powered custody platform.

ElectroRide by Goenka Green, a multi-brand electric vehicle retail chain has received orders from Uber and Jubilant FoodWorks to provide customised end-to-end EV mobility solutions. The mandate aims to advance clean and sustainable urban transportation with light commercial vehicles on long-term rental as well as outright purchase basis. 

College Vidya, an educational platform, has introduced an initiative named CV Community, an online network that aims to link together more than 90,000 students worldwide. College Vidya’s vision with this endeavour is to redefine the landscape of digital education by fostering meaningful connections and offering networking opportunities for online learners, according to an official release.

Investing in mutual funds is considered a suitable method for accomplishing long-term financial objectives and cultivating wealth efficiently while minimising tax implications. These funds not only offer the potential for returns that surpass inflation but also provide a way to manage risk. The core elements for maximising the benefits of mutual funds are maintaining patience and staying focused on predetermined goals.

Frequent foreign travellers or those who are planning to undergo certain medical procedures abroad should opt for a health insurance policy in India that provides international coverage including for destinations like the US and Canada. These policies, offered by a few insurers, differ from regular travel insurance which includes medical coverage but may have limitations.

Koffee With Karan' Season 8, Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan addressed the ongoing dating rumours surrounding her and Indian cricketer Shubman Gill. The speculation had been rife after Sara and Shubman were spotted together on a dinner date recently. However, putting an end to the rumours, Sara firmly denied the relationship allegations on the popular chat show.

northern lights also known as the aurora borealis and it left those watching it in awe. According to reports from the Met Office, they confirmed multiple sightings, from the northern reaches of Scotland to the central and eastern regions of England.

Samvat 2080 started around the time of Diwali in 2023 in the Gregorian calendar. This year, Samvat 2080 commenced on November 12 and there is a lot of anticipation among investors, and it is important to know all the details about muhurat trading. Muhurat trading, also known as auspicious trading.

Varun Beverages on Monday reported robust earnings for the quarter ended September, with the consolidated net profit rising nearly 32% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 501 crore, on the back of strong topline and operational performance. Consolidated revenue, net of excise duty, grew by nearly 22% YoY to Rs 3,871 crore, led by a healthy growth in volumes and realisations. Despite the strong earnings growth, the stock wiped the gains and fell 0.7% to Rs 946.10 due to profit-booking. Ahead of the earnings, the stock had touched a one-month high of Rs 965.70. Consolidated sales volumes grew by 15.4% in the third quarter of the calendar year to 220 million cases, led by a double-digit growth in both Indian and international markets, the company said. Varun Beverages, which is PepsiCo’s second-largest franchisee outside the US, follows the calendar year. Net realization increased by 5.6% to Rs 176.3 per case, driven by an increase in realization per case primarily in the international markets. Operating profit, calculated as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA), increased by 26% on year to Rs 882 crore. Gross margins improved by 163 bps to 55.3% in the quarter, primarily due to the softening of PET chip prices.

Poornima Damodaran, Partner, Deloitte with members consisting of Kumar Nitesh, CEO Trend Footwear & Ajio Business, Reliance Retail, Dr. Amit Malik, CEO, Amaha Healthcare, Mithun Appaiah, CEO, Wow Momos, Sudhir Samal, CEO, UB International Trading Ltd., and Anupa Rongala, Director & CEO, Invensis. Kumar Nitesh mentioned, “It is important for the management to have healthy communication within the organization to build the values together".

Mark Gurman, it was mentioned that the Apple Watch might potentially include two vital health features in 2024: a blood pressure monitor and a sleep apnea detector. The blood pressure monitor would notify the user when their blood pressure is elevated. Additionally, there are reports indicating that Apple is exploring the development of an enhanced version that could provide precise readings of both systolic and diastolic pressure.

A prominent cardiologist, Dr. Eva Lonn, at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont. is under review by the university for comments made on social media about pro-Palestinian protests, calling for rallygoers to be deported.

L&T on Friday said it will sell its 100 per cent stake in subsidiary L&T Infrastructure Engineering Ltd (LTIEL) to a French entity.This transaction aligns with the company's commitment to focus on its core businesses and assets."L&T...has announced the divestment of its 100 per cent stake in L&T Infrastructure Engineering Ltd ," the company said in a statement.LTIEL is a provider of standalone engineering consultancy services for the infrastructure sector.The stake will be acquired by STUP Consultants Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Assystem SA of France.The transaction, which is subject to meeting certain conditions, is likely to be completed before January 15, next year. (PTI)PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar, disclosed its financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023-24 (Q2FY24) on November 4.

Brookfield and EIG are ramping up their campaign to convince Origin Energy shareholders of the merits of their sweetened $20 billion takeover offer, in an effort to secure the 75 per cent support they need despite opposition from the major electricity and gas supplier’s biggest investor.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid an unannounced visit to Iraq on Sunday, as he tours the Middle East attempting to tamp down tensions after war erupted between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas last month.