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Rising interest rates are damaging investment sentiment, curtailing the number of infrastructure assets auctions, leading to some investors to say that they are “taking a breather” from dealmaking.

stock options trading in India this year has got the country's retail traders excited and regulators worried about the risks such speculative fervour could spawn. The boom in derivatives trading in the country's historically conservative markets, where some products such as stock futures are still too expensive, has come after stock exchanges changed some options contracts to facilitate quicker and cheaper bets and as online retail trading platforms mushroomed. Data from exchanges, which are big winners of this surge in demand, shows the daily average value of assets underlying these stock options more than doubled between March and October to $4.2 trillion.

Chinese newly married couples stand to receive up to $715 worth of digital yuan tokens, discount vouchers, and coupons for tying the knot.

irecracker ban was flouted. Delhi Fire Service (DFS) chief, Atul Garg said around 100 calls for fire-related incidents were received by the Fire Service department on Diwali. These calls were received in the evening of November 12 between 6 pm and 10:45 pm.

Delhi air quality LIVE updates: Delhi, NCR region Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 266 on November 13, post Diwali, at 6 am according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city was engulfed in a thick layer of smog on the night of Diwali and the toxic haze continued to suspend on the next day following the unprecedented bursting of firecrackers, despite the Supreme Court order.The national capital had been experiencing ‘severe’ air quality for the past 2 weeks which improved following light showers on November 10. The air quality yesterday morning fared best in 8 years on the day of Diwali.

TPG Telecom shares plunged after it failed to reach an agreement with Vocus Group over a $6.3 billion transaction to offload its Vision Network.

BC Jindal Group, has emerged as the sole bidder for debt-laden Future Enterprises (FEL) after a more than eight-month process. Jindal's plan was the only one received by creditors till the end of business on Friday, the last date for submission of resolution plans for FEL, which owes creditors led by Central Bank of India and its arm Centbank Financial Services a total ₹12,265 crore, the second largest debt pile from the defunct retail giant Future Group. Reliance Retail, which had expressed interest and sought more time to submit a resolution plan, did not end do so, people familiar with the process said. «Ultimately, there is only one bidder after the extensions and all the to and fro. Lenders will now scrutinise the plan and seek clarifications.

Yogi Adityanath on Sunday celebrated Diwali with the forest dwellers here, continuing a practice he started about 15 years ago. The Chief Minister inaugurated or laid the foundation stones of 52 development projects worth Rs 153 crore for different gram panchayats of Gorakhpur district on the occasion, the state government said in a statement. Adityanath on Sunday also visited the Hanumangarhi temple and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya and offered prayers.

Virat Kohli smashed his record-equaling 49th century in ODIs, leveling 'God of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar for the iconic milestone while playing against South Africa in the 2023 World Cup. Though the entire cricketing community applauded Kohli, Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis when asked if he would like to pass on his tribute to the Indian batter, had replied, “Why I would congratulate him?" After a dismal performance in the World Cup, the Sri Lankan returned home. In 9 league matches, Sri Lanka won only 2 matches.

A Raja, against whom a writ of quo warranto was filed for his speech on Sanatana Dharma, in a counter affidavit said the allegations that were made were vague.

By Ugur Guven

Origin Energy’s carbon emission intensity will be reduced by 80 per cent in the next seven years if shareholders approve a near-$20 billion sale of the electricity and gas utility to a consortium of private equity firms.

Cyber criminals are constantly on the lookout for unsuspecting victims, especially during the festive season. This time of year sees an increase in online shopping and digital transactions, and cyber criminals are preparing for their kind of celebration. They send phishing emails and messages and create fake websites in an attempt to steal your personal information and money. This Diwali, you can protect yourself with a little awareness and vigilance. Here are some common types of cyberattacks and scams you may come across around this festive season and how to safeguard yourself.

Cyber criminals are constantly on the lookout for unsuspecting victims, especially during the festive season. This time of year sees an increase in online shopping and digital transactions, and cyber criminals are preparing for their kind of celebration. They send phishing emails and messages, and create fake websites in an attempt to steal your personal information and money. This Diwali, you can protect yourself with a little awareness and vigilance. Here are some common types of cyberattacks and scams you may come across around this festive season and how to safeguard yourself.

Centuries later, the Mayans, followed later by the Aztecs in the 15th century, believed that chocolate came from the gods. Divinity combined with healing and taste led to the gradual spread of chocolate across the world — with the global chocolate market size valued at around $127.7 billion as of 2023.

In a recent financial analysis, Whitbread (LON:WTB), known for its hospitality brands, has demonstrated financial efficiency with a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 7.2%, which is in line with the industry average of 7.0%. This performance metric is crucial as it indicates how effectively a company is generating profits from its capital.

New House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing his first big test as he tries to win House Republican support for a short-term funding plan to avert a government shutdown

Azul Airlines flight from the US to Brazil faced scrutiny after a passenger's body was left on a business-class seat for 10 hours. The incident unfolded during a flight from Fort Lauderdale in Florida State to Belo Horizonte International Airport in Confins, Brazil. Azul Airlines, in a statement, expressed their condolences: «Unfortunately, she did not survive and died during the flight, as confirmed by a doctor on board.» The airline is extending support to the family members of the deceased passenger. Upon landing, passengers were held on board for 40 minutes as police conducted inquiries and a coroner performed necessary tests.

By Suneet Singh Kochar

CrPC section 133 that deals with unlawful obstruction or nuisance, they said. «The state government has banned crop residue burning to check air pollution, and protect the fertility of the soil. It has issued a strict warning to farmers that if they indulge in stubble burning, financial assistance and subsidies under government schemes would be denied,» Agriculture Minister Kumar Sarvjeet told PTI.

Bengaluru, a ragpicker experienced a mix of excitement and subsequent distress when he stumbled upon bundles of US dollars with a face value of $3 million, around ?25 crore. Salman Sheikh discovered on November 1 in Hebbal, only to later find out that the notes were counterfeit. Unbeknownst to Salman, the news of his find circulated and resulted in his contractor being kidnapped. Salman, astonished by the sight of the cash, fainted, envisioning a transformed life.