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campaign promise of widespread deportations of undocumented immigrants and tightening of measures that allow some of them to stay in the country legally. Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner and adviser to Trump, is taking over policy planning for the transition and is expected to be named deputy chief of staff in his administration, people briefed on the matter said on Monday. And late on Sunday, Trump announced on social media that Thomas Homan, the acting director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency during Trump's first term, would be his «border czar.»

Britannia Industries executive vice-chairman and managing director Varun Berry said metropolitan cities dragged the overall fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market in the previous quarter amid surging housing costs and lower wage growth. Consumers in metro cities contribute about a third to the urban market for the FMCG sector, but they accounted for 2.4 times to the slowdown, said India's biggest biscuit maker by value.

The order comes after a meeting the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had with representatives of online food delivery companies, in which they were told to ensure that products being delivered reach consumers with a minimum shelf life of 30% or 45 days before expiry, depending on the food item and format used in the labelling to inform about expiry date. Last month, the consumer affairs ministry had taken note of the matter after receiving several complaints through the national consumer helpline about quick commerce companies not following norms on disclosures such as displaying expiry dates of packaged food items, as mandated by the Legal Metrology Act. ET had reported this first on October 10.

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Tuesday granted more time to Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) for completing the resolution process of 58 entities. «With regard to 58 entities, the resolution process is at an advanced stage and considerable progress has been made. Just for the time being, we are of the view that direction needs to be issued to IL&FS and its new board to complete the resolution process of 58 entities by 31 March 2025,» the tribunal said. Last month, the appellate tribunal sought IL&FS's response to the argument that immunity granted to IL&FS from legal proceedings can't continue interminably.

President-elect Donald Trump takes office, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly purchased a luxurious pad in Portugal. Approximately 81 miles south of Lisbon, the 722-acre CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club is a luxurious development where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have lavished their money on one of 300 soon-to-be-built homes, as quoted in a report by The New York Post. Trump's intense distaste for the Sussexes has sent them into a tailspin and compelled them to reevaluate their options.

After over 100 days of theatrical release, the film is available to stream, bringing the action-packed adventure to a new audience. The film’s release on Disney+ follows its successful run in theaters as the second-highest-grossing film of 2024.

Europe's main index plunged 2% to a near three-month low on Tuesday, as concerns over the fate of U.S.-China relations cast a shadow over stocks with significant exposure to the world's No. 2 economy, while some downbeat earnings also weighed. The STOXX 600 also notched its steepest one-day decline since early August after Monday's 1% jump.

EV charging facility as oil companies quadrupled the number of pumps with chargers in two years despite installation and consumer demand challenges. EV charging facilities are available at about 17,900 pumps, with state-run oil companies accounting for 95% of these, according to the oil ministry data. Two years ago, only 4,100 pumps offered EV charging. Indian Oil Corp is the leader with EV facilities available at 10,057 pumps. Hindustan Petroleum operates 3,705 pumps with chargers and Bharat Petroleum 3,146.

Flipkart, Amazon, Swiggy and Zomato, and has reportedly found them to have violated competition law. Reactions to CCI's preliminary probe reports are premature. It's crucial to understand that CCI's investigation reports are only preliminary findings, based on an investigation conducted by DG. These reports are not CCI's final decision, nor binding on anyone. DG's investigation is one step in a lengthy quasi-judicial process that will culminate in a final decision by CCI. One needs to contextualise DG's investigation within CCI's overall decision-making process.

US President- elect Donald Trump is all set to inherit an US economy which is showing signs of severe growth while he will be resuming his office in the month of January. According to The Associated Press, in spite of the fact that Donald Trump eventually won the Presidency due to voter frustration over inflation and economic conditions, he is going to find a pretty low unemployment rate and easing inflation as well. The Associated Press reported that the administration of Joe Biden has already initiated numerous infrastructure projects which include a computer chip plant in the state of Arizona and an electric vehicle factory in the state of Georgia which might continue under the leadership of Donald Trump. On the other hand, Joe Biden have acknowledged the fact that the benefits of his economic policies would be eventually felt following the end of his term while he also stated that much of the positive impact will unfold over the next decade. Also Read: Wild theories: Did Kate Middleton have cancer? Conspiracists are suggesting that the Princess of Wales may not have had cancer at all

revenue in Q2 FY25 to Rs 2001.3 crore compared to Rs 1371.5 crore in Q2 FY24. The company posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 34.9 crore in Q2 FY25, a 59% increase over the same period last year. The quarter saw robust performance due to festive demand during Ganesh Utsav and the decrease in gold import duty in the Union budget. Additionally, during Maha Mangalsutra Mahotsav (the 20th year of Mangalsutra Mahotsav), PNG Jewellers’ annual flagship event, the average sales per day increased by 40%.

Zydus Lifesciences reported a net profit jump of 14% to Rs 911 crore in Q2FY25 led by robust sales growth in India and US markets. The drug maker had reported a net profit of Rs 801 crore in the July-September quarter of last fiscal.

A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has seen multiple explosions strike near a vessel traveling through the Red Sea

German media are reporting that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16

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The car manufacturer said that the decline in PAT was owed to weak market sentiments and geo-political factors. The company’s revenue from operations fell 7% YoY to Rs 17,260 crore during the quarter.

Shares of Macrotech Developers Ltd.(up 4.51 per cent), Phoenix Mills Ltd.(up 2.1 per cent) and Brigade Enterprises Ltd.(up 1.87 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

The Reserve Bank of India publishes regional and national holidays state wise on its website. Note that banks are closed on Sundays, second and fourth Saturday's of the month.

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd.(up 1.63%), Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd.(up 0.87%) and Madras Fertilizers Ltd.(up 0.12%) stood among the top gainers.

COP29), spiritual guide Sadhguru offered a critical perspective, arguing that urging nations to abandon fossil fuels without presenting viable alternatives could backfire. Highlighting the imbalance between the ongoing anti-fossil fuel rhetoric and the absence of feasible substitutions, Sadhguru referenced Donald Trump's infamous «drill, baby drill» slogan, which he sees as a backlash to excessive environmental discourse. “We are continuously talking about fossil fuels. It must happen. The shift is needed. But that’s not going to happen unless there are significant technological innovations. It’s not going to happen just because you wish. The world is not going to give up oil simply because you and I say it is not good. Substantive alternatives have to come. Where are those?” he told TOI in an interview. «Incessant discussions on fossil fuels are crucial, but mere intentions won’t suffice. Transformative technological advancements are essential,» he remarked during an interview with TOI, illustrating the lack of viable alternatives to oil and emphasizing resistance against sacrificing lifestyle standards for ecological goals.