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House of the Dragon" Season 3 release date on HBO Max is a trending topic. Fans want to know the status of filming and production. Game of Thrones' prequel is set two centuries back and follows the events of George R. R. Martin's Fire & Blood focusing on peak and collapse of House Targaryen. Earlier, «House of the Dragon» showrunner Ryan Condal told Collider the filming of the third season may begin during the first quarter of 2025. The production may conclude by «deep in the fall»

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher once disclosed that they don't give their two kids any Christmas gifts. In light of Sean Diddy Combs' ongoing scandal, the Hollywood couple may soon renew their vows and even relocate to Europe. They have a 10-year-old daughter named Wyatt Isabelle and an 8-year-old son named Dimitri Portwood, as quoted in a report by The Express US. The celebrities believe their children don't need extravagant presents, or presents at all, apparently, despite having an estimated $275 million in combined wealth.

As mindful gifting takes center stage, the focus has shifted from mere gestures to thoughtful offerings. In this evolving landscape, three exceptional homegrown Indian brands are leading the way with a keen understanding of their audience's preferences and a focus on innovation. Empowered by their training through Walmart Vriddhi, they are redefining the standards of what intentional, thoughtful gifting can truly be.

Squid Game season 1 left you wanting more, then you are in better luck. Netflix's most-watched series of all time is set to return for its long-awaited second season, with Player 456 back for revenge. There is another round of lethal games in store as Netflix announced the show's return for a Season 2. It was not at all a surprise as Squid Game Season 1 became 'Netflix's biggest series launch ever' with over 111 million viewers. Streaming later this month, the Korean thriller centres around a deadly survival game in which hundreds of players compete for the chance to win a 456 billion won cash prize.

ET Now: But tell us, is it a big worry given the kind of levels we are seeing now? What levels are we vulnerable to at this stage? Rajesh Palviya: The 200-day moving average is closely followed by most traders and investors. Breaking this level for the second time in a one-month timeframe adds to the cautiousness in the market because it signals an inability to sustain above this critical support level. We first broke it in November, and now we are back below it again.

Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced exemption for payment aggregators who do less than Rs 2000 payment, reduction in rate of compensation cess to 0.1% on supplies to merch exporters, extension of exemption of missile parts and more. The council, chaired by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, decided to reduce the tax rate on fortified rice kernels to 5% from 18%. Furthermore, the council also decided to extend part of surface to missile parts exemption.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z's future, suggesting that they may be set to split. Jay-Z has been embroiled in controversy lately after being charged with raping a minor with P Diddy, but it looks like his problems may be about to get worse. According to the tarot, the legendary musical duo of Jay-Z and Beyoncé may be on the verge of breaking up. Jay-Z and P Diddy have been at the centre of controversy in recent weeks after a woman accused them of raping her when she was a teenager. He has categorically refuted all of the truly heinous accusations against Jay-Z, as quoted in a report by Daily Star. The two have appeared strong as the Texas Hold 'Em singer continues to support her partner, even as Beyoncé's career continues to grow and Jay-Z's is rocked. The tarot cards, however, suggest that their relationship might be more rocky than initially believed.

resistance levels. The Nifty stayed under strong selling pressure over the past five sessions and violated key support levels on the daily charts. The range remained wider on the anticipated lines; the Nifty traded in a wide 1,243-point range over the past days.

ET Now: Give us a sense of where, if at all, you are seeing strength in the market right now. If we look at the week-to-date move across indices, pharma has ended in the positive. FMCG and IT have been among the least losing indices compared to others like metals, auto, and realty. Do you think defensives such as FMCG, IT, and pharma can continue to offer support? Would these pockets provide some comfort to investors struggling with where to allocate funds in a falling market?

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) recorded net equity inflows of Rs 21,789 crore in December so far, marking a significant reversal after months of heavy outflows. With this surge in December, FPIs have experienced a total net inflow of Rs 6,770 crore in 2024, compared to outflows of Rs 15,019 crore at the end of November. This turnaround comes after heavy off-loading in domestic equities in the last two months, with net outflows of Rs 21,612 crore in November and Rs 94,017 crore in October.

Spot gold, reeling under the huge downside pressure due to lack of China’s stimulus details, strong US data and the Fed’s hawkish shift in its monetary policy announced on Wednesday fell below $2600, though it recovered some of its losses in the last two trading days of the week. The metal closed with a gain of 1.13% at $2624 on Friday. However, it was still down nearly 1% on the week. It traded in the range of $2583-$2693 in the week.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services, which sees consolidation in the first six months while a recovery in the next. The brokerage remains upbeat on the prospects of these 10 stocks viz. ICICI Bank, HCL Technologies, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Zomato, Nippon Life India Asset Management, Mankind Pharma, Lemon Tree, Polycab, Macrotech Developers, Syrma SGS — calling them as top bets of next year. “The year 2025 could unfold as a tale of two halves. The first half may continue to see market consolidation, while a recovery could take place in the second half. Indian markets are likely to face significant influences from a combination of global and domestic economic events. The anticipated rate cut by the RBI in February 2025, the ongoing trend of US rate cuts, and the expectations surrounding trade policy changes post Donald Trump taking over as US President in Jan’25 will contribute to market volatility.

DHL courier delivery scams. In the past few days reports of this scam have surfaced as far as Ireland, Singapore and India. The worst thing about this scam is that fraudsters have managed to copy the style, font, tone, language and even the exact shade of yellow colour used by DHL. Now DHL being a global courier maintains consistency in their public communication, hence this new scam has become widespread.

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a health insurance executive in broad daylight earlier this month, was cast in the public spotlight as he arrived in New York City Thursday. Handcuffed and donning an orange jumpsuit, Luigi Mangione was surrounded by armed law enforcement officers as they led him off a helipad and was flanked by none other New York Mayor Eric Adams. Mayor Eric Adams walked behind, wearing a navy blue overcoat and a stern look on his face but his appearance was atypical. Most mayors do not personally oversee the handling of people in federal custody, but Adams made an exception for Mangione, who came to the city to face murder and terror charges in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive Brian Thompson. ALSO READ: Why thousands are supporting Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder, and fundraising for him

Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced an Ambedkar scholarship for free foreign education of the city's Dalit students. Kejriwal said the Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship was a response to the BJP's «insult» of Ambedkar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah «insulted and made fun of Babasaheb Dr Ambedkar in Parliament. Crores of people who love Ambedkar were deeply pained,» the former Delhi chief minister said at the AAP headquarters. Ambedkar had said education was the way forward and secured a PhD from the US against all odds, Kejriwal told reporters.

Christmas is only a few days away and many Americans wait for a white Christmas, but few will end up walking in the snow. The weather is predicted to be warm and above average across the continental US for Christmas week of 2024. This is likely to result in precipitation that falls as rain, not snow, for many parts of the country, as per the CBS news weather report.

M1A2T Abrams tanks from the United States, marking the first US tank delivery to the island in 23 years, Radio Free Asia reported. According to Radio Free Asia, this shipment is part of a larger order of 122 tanks expected over the next two years. While the M1A2T is regarded as one of the most advanced main battle tanks globally, some experts have raised concerns about its suitability for Taiwan's mountainous terrain and dense urban areas. However, the tanks are seen as a major boost to Taiwan's defence capabilities, especially considering the ongoing tension with China. The M1A2T Abrams, an advanced version of the M1 Abrams produced by General Dynamics, is equipped with a 120mm smoothbore gun capable of penetrating armour up to 850mm thick. Its formidable firepower, enhanced armour, and speed make it a powerful asset for Taiwan's military.

White House said, while the State Department approved the potential sale to the island of $265 million worth of military equipment. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties between Washington and Taipei, to the constant anger of Beijing. Democratically governed Taiwan rejects China's claims of sovereignty.

block deals worth Rs 5,683 crore on screen, which included both buying and selling action. In the largecap segment, 15 companies witnessed significant block deals on the screen worth Rs 2,477 crore, led by Reliance Industries with 8 block counts totalling Rs 461 crore. The next in line were Zomato (Rs 343 crore), ICICI Bank (Rs 312 crore), Bajaj Auto (Rs 241 crore), Godrej Consumer (Rs 171 crore), Kotak Mahindra Bank (Rs 160 crore), Nestle India (Rs 137 crore) and HDFC Bank (Rs 114 crore).

sustainability is everywhere. As climate change accelerates and environmental concerns deepen, the demand for solutions that benefit both people and the planet has reached a tipping point. In response, a new wave of businesses is rising—enterprises that embed sustainability into their core, not just as a trend but as a transformative business model. This is the age of sustainable entrepreneurship, where innovation and responsibility merge to revolutionise industries. The urgent call for change Traditional business models, focused solely on profit, have prioritised short-term gains, leaving a trail of environmental degradation—depleting resources, increasing carbon emissions, and creating mountains of waste. Sustainable entrepreneurs are rewriting this narrative. They understand that «business as usual» will not cut it anymore.

Israeli spyware maker Paragon to Florida-based AE Industrial Partners. On Monday, a person familiar with the deal confirmed its broad outlines to Reuters. Israeli media outlets, without citing sources, said the deal had secured the approval of American and Israeli officials.