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Bank of America reviewed Huawei-owned AITO’s M9 SUV following the vehicle’s official launch on December 26th. AITO is offering the M9 in both EREV and BEV versions available in Max and Ultra variants.

Dunki Box Office collection Day 7: The Box Office performance of Shah Rukh Khan’s latest movie "Dunki" over its first seven days showcases a fluctuating trend in its net collection across India. The movie kicked off with a strong opening on its first Thursday, collecting ₹29.2 crore. However, it was the weakest among Khan’s three releases this year, the other two being Pathaan and Jawan.

Zomato Ltd, on December 28, announced that it has received show cause notice (SCN) from theGoods and Services Tax (GST) office for supposed tax liability of ₹401.7 crore, in addition to interest and penalty on the delivery fee collection from its customer from the period of 29 October 2019 to 31 March 2022. "Please note that Zomato Limited (‘the Company’) has received a show cause notice (‘SCN’) on 26 December 2023 under Section 74(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence, Pune Zonal Unit.

ICC) TV rights deal between Disney Star and Zee Entertainment Enterprises hangs in the balance with the new media rights cycle set to kick off next month. A source aware of the development said the ICC TV deal, which was announced in August 2022, is yet to be concluded as Zee has not given the required bank guarantees to Disney Star.

Retail real estate industry is riding a boom in demand. More than 5 million square feet (msf) of grade A malls became operational in 2023 — the highest in seven years — and another nearly 8 msf is slated for completion in 2024, industry executives said. Malls are expected to attract investment of more than Rs 20,000 crore over the next 3-4 years as the country's biggest mall developers, DLF, Prestige and Phoenix, have entered the next phase of expansion as almost all top retailers are expanding their store count. «Retail real estate sector has been witnessing increased traction, largely driven by strong consumption-led growth of the Indian economy,» said Saurabh Shatdal, managing director, capital markets, and head retail, India, at Cushman & Wakefield. Listed retail players such as Reliance Retail, PVR, Aditya Birla Fashion, and Tata Trent increased their store count significantly this calendar as their revenues continued to rise.

South Korean actor, Lee Sun-kyun, widely known for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, was discovered deceased at the age of 48, in what appears to be a case of suicide. Lee's body was found within a vehicle parked in a Seoul park, as reported by the Associated Press. His family's concern prompted a search, leading to the discovery after they revealed the existence of a note suggestive of suicide. Inside the car, authorities found a charcoal briquette alongside Lee, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Intellivate Capital Ventures have given exceptional returns to their investors in 2023 following the overall positive market sentiment. Despite facing multiple challenges such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas war, peak global inflation, rising crude prices, peak US 10-year yield, and a consumption slowdown, the Indian market achieved a record-high streak. This remarkable performance can be attributed to sustained foreign and domestic investor inflows, improving macroeconomic indicators, and the potential for the incumbent government's return to power, all of which, contributed to keeping the markets resilient during the period.

ANI. The Supreme Court on 10 October restored alleged criminal charges against Superstar Rajinikanth's wife Latha in a matter about the Tamil film 'Kochadaiiyaan'. A bench headed by Justice AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh passed the order while hearing petitions challenging the Karnataka High Court judgment.

Netflix comprises 100 shows that are returning with their new seasons under its Original titles. It is uncertain whether some Netflix shows will return ever in the future, and it is suspected that they have been called off. These shows are speculated to be withdrawn from behind the scenes with no public announcement.

The stock market is poised to end the year on a bullish note.

Richard Franklin, celebrated for his roles in Doctor Who and Emmerdale, has passed away at 87, as confirmed in a heartfelt statement on Christmas Day. The announcement conveyed his peaceful departure after battling a prolonged illness, marking the end of a revered journey in the entertainment realm. Franklin's recognition stemmed from his portrayal of Captain Mike Yates of UNIT in Doctor Who during the early 1970s. Beyond this iconic role, he graced screens in Crossroads and notably played Denis Rigg in ITV's Emmerdale.

Dunki, after its opening on December 21 (Thursday), raked in ₹29.2 crore nett in India. However, the film witnessed a dip on its second day, Friday, garnering ₹20.12 crore nett, marking a decrease of 31.1%. During the weekend, Dunki saw an upswing on Saturday with collections bouncing back to ₹25.61 crore nett, a substantial 27.29% increase from the previous day.

RIL Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Walt Disney Co signed a non-binding term sheet in London last week to move ahead with plans to create India’s largest media and entertainment business, ET reported. Aurobindo Pharma The US FDA conducted a pre-approval inspection (PAI) at a new injectable facility of Eugia US Manufacturing LLC (a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma). The inspection closed with 10 observations. Vedanta Vedanta arm Bharat Aluminium Co (BALCO) received Rs 84 crore GST demand from Bilaspur authorities for FY17-18 on account of various interpretational issues. Infosys A global company terminated the MOU for a $1.5 billion deal with Infosys.

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Long-haul flights are generally considered to be those eight hours and longer, while any that stretch past a grueling 16 hours are nicknamed «ultra long-haul.» The longest nonstop commercial flights currently available include New York to Singapore (18 hours and 50 minutes; 9,530 miles) and Perth, Australia, to London (17 hours and 45 minutes; 9,010 miles). Qantas Airways, Australia's national airline, plans to operate two even longer direct flights in 2025: Sydney to London and Sydney to New York — routes that will take up to 20 hours. For travelers, flying at 35,000 feet for an extended period of time comes with its own set of challenges, including little space for movement, dry cabin air and time zone changes. Although extreme long-haul air travel never gets easier, there are some things you can do — before, during and after your flight — to make it slightly less terrible. Jennifer Bagnall, 40, a communications executive who often flies between her home in Los Angeles and Sydney, believes reframing the experience in your mind is an essential first step. «Instead of approaching it as a long stretch of time in a confined space without escape, I think about how it's a long stretch of uninterrupted time with no responsibilities and where I can't be contacted,» she said. «It's so rare you get that.»

Dwarka, one of the leading real estate hotspots of Delhi, has become the top choice for real estate buyers and developers and is redefining its identity as the central hub for the retail industry. Over the past few years, the region has witnessed unprecedented development, transforming it into the latest realty hotspot. This evolution is driven by several factors, including robust infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a wide spectrum of vital amenities that have made Dwarka an attractive destination for real estate developers.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Walt Disney signed a non-binding term sheet in London last week to move ahead with plans to create India’s largest media and entertainment business, said people with knowledge of the matter. The 51:49 stock-and-cash merger in favour of the Mukesh Ambani-led group is expected to get finalised with a view to completing all commercial ratifications and regulatory approvals by February, even though RIL is keen to wrap it up by January end.

China stocks slipped on Monday, with online gaming shares extending their decline of the previous session as China's new rules to curb spending on video games dented sentiment despite regulators' latest efforts to soothe investor concerns. The Hong Kong market is closed for the Christmas holiday. ** The blue-chip CSI 300 Index slipped 0.1% and the Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.3% by the midday recess. ** China's CSI Anime Comic Game Index slumped 4.9%, extending a 10% tumble in the previous session. ** The weak sentiment towards the sector persisted despite a statement from regulators on Saturday that they would make improvements to the proposed rules after «earnestly studying» public views on them. ** The proposed rules aim at curbing money and time spent on video games, dealing a blow to the world's biggest games market and knocking the value of Tencent Holdings, Netease and other gaming stocks. ** On Monday, shares in gaming companies Giant Network Group, 37 Interactive Entertainment Network and Kingnet Network were all down their 10% daily limit. ** Stocks in the media sector tumbled 2.6%, while defence shares gained 1.6%.

₹1,148 crore at worldwide box office and is the highest grossing movie of the year. The action thriller film co-written and directed by Atlee marked the director's debut in Hindi films. Produced under the banner Red Chillies Entertainment and by Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani and Sanya Malhotra.

The 50 most valuable companies in the benchmark, which now make up about 56% of its total weight, moved up or down on average nine places this year, tied for the most since at least 2013 and almost double in 2019. And that volatility comes even as the median valuation gap between each company in the top 50 has more than doubled to $7 billion since 2013. It suggests that as the S&P 500's top-heavy skew worsens, there's increasing competition for investor funds in the rest of the index. The much-discussed concentration risk at the very top — Apple is now nearly worth more than France's entire stock market — means investors are increasingly reliant on a shrinking number of companies for returns.

Wall Street strategists are issuing forecasts for the performance of the stock market in 2024. Pay them no mind. The predictions are usually wrong, and when they're right it's only by accident. Consider their prophecies for 2023. At the end of 2022, strategists predicted that the S&P 500 would end 2023 at 4,078, a gain of 6.2% from where it started, according to data from Bloomberg. At the moment, the market is above 4,700, a gain of more than 22%.