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Matthew Perry's death investigation is currently underway and five people have been arrested very recently in connection to the Friend star's death. Among them is Jasveen Sangha, who is also infamously known as the 'Ketamine Queen', according to the police authorities. But how did she end up with this name in the first place?

India Inc isn't hiring as much as it used to. The pace of growth in net white collar employment has almost halved in 2023-24 from five years back. An ET study of the Sensex companies-30 in total-showed such jobs grew 4.4% YoY in FY24 compared to 8.4% in FY19. This includes permanent jobs as well as those on long- and fixed-term contracts, and third-party rolls, data collated from the annual reports showed. HR analysts pointed to the stress in tech and consumer sectors as reasons for the slowdown while India Inc executives see the slower growth affecting consumption recovery.

Triveda Capital, a Sebi-registered alternative investment fund (AIF) which aims to raise ₹250 crore, has reached a first-close of ₹80 crore, said Ravindra Pai, managing director of Century Real Estate Holdings and partner at the newly launched fund. The investment was led by Ranjan Pai, chairman of the Manipal Education and Medical Group. The maiden fund targets an asset under management of $1 billion over the next five years. Of the total fund size, Century Real Estate Holdings' family office has committed 15%. «We have identified the first investment of a 30-acre plotted development project near the airport. We will invest in in-house under-construction and third-party plotted development projects,» said Ravindra Pai. Triveda Capital is raising a ₹200-crore AIF fund to invest in plotted development projects, with a ₹50 crore green shoe option.

Jammu and Kashmir is set to hold its shortest three-phase assembly elections in September, and the Election Commission of India has decided to begin the elections in challenging areas of southern Kashmir and Chenab Valley across the Pir Panjal mountains, which have recently seen incidents of violence. The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held after nearly a decade--the longest interval in modern history--and the first since the repeal of Articles 370 and 35 (A) and the completion of the delimitation exercise in 2022, during which both parliament and assembly elections were redrawn. The ECI has combined the districts from both Kashmir and Jammu divisions to ensure that each and every candidate receives the security demanded by the political parties. The first round of the assembly elections is set for September 18 in 23 constituencies in southern Kashmir, including Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, and Kulgam, as well as Ramban, Kishtwar, and Doda in Jammu's Chenab Valley. These locations have seen recent insurgent events, and counter-insurgency operations have been ongoing for some weeks. The police and army have established the presence of foreign militants in Doda, Kishtwar, Anantnag, and Kulgam.

Haryana after polls were announced for the state. The party relies on Nayab Saini as chief minister and core voters. To get support from the most backward, BJP replaced two-term CM Manohar Lal with Nayab Saini in March. «The change of leadership augurs well for the BJP. Saini has been accepted as a leader by all the communities. His approach towards governance and easy access has made him very popular and we are definitely going to benefit from this in the assembly elections,» Satish Poonia, BJP in-charge of Haryana, told ET. In 2019, with 40 seats, the BJP fell short of the majority level of 45 in the 90-member assembly and established a coalition government with the Jananayak Janata Party (JJP). Congress won 30 seats in 2019.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced Friday that deals have been reached in principle to transition operations at four hospitals operated by Steward Health Care to new operators

Starbucks shares rose 24% this week on news that it was replacing Laxman Narasimhan with Chipotle Mexican Grill's head, Brian Niccol, as CEO. The Chipotle stock was down 7.5% on the announcement of Niccol's departure. Niccol's appointment works out to a combined market cap impact of $27 bn, with Starbucks gaining $21.4 bn and Chipotle losing $5.7 bn.

A rally that put stocks on track for their best week in 2024 lost steam on Friday, with traders assessing the latest economic data for clues on the outlook for Federal Reserve policy.

Lily Collins' Emily returns to Paris with her signature blend of fashion and chaos as Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 unfolds. After the tumultuous ending of Season 3, where Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) appeared set to achieve a Michelin star, and Camille (Camille Razat) dropped the bombshell of her pregnancy, the new season picks up with heightened tension and unresolved relationships. Over the course of five episodes, Emily finds herself at the center of a complicated love triangle, forced to make a heart-wrenching decision between two men vying for her affection.

The Nirman Bhawan, located near Parliament in Lutyens' Delhi, houses the Ministry of Health besides other departments. Resident doctors are standing on the side of the road outside Nirman Bhawan, with a heavy presence of police officers who have placed barricades on both sides of the road.

The rescue mission's unlikely hero was A. Sabeena, a 40-year-old nurse from Gudalur town in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district. For five consecutive days, Sabeena risked her life by zip-lining across the turbulent river, ultimately saving 35 lives. Her incredible bravery and selflessness earned her the prestigious Kalpana Chawla Award for daring and courageous enterprise during the Independence Day celebrations, along with a cash prize of ₹5 lakh. Sabeena received the call for help on the morning of July 30. Her colleagues at the NGO where she worked informed her that the Kerala government urgently needed nurses in Wayanad. Without hesitation, Sabeena packed her bags and embarked on a 70-kilometer journey to the disaster-stricken area, braving heavy rain, strong winds, and knee-deep mud. Despite having seen footage of the devastation, with bodies scattered and houses washed away, Sabeena remained undeterred, driven by her determination to assist those in need.

ACI) the highest Level five accreditation, officials said on Friday. Bangalore Airport has made a remarkable 95.6 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, attaining the highest emission elimination by an Indian airport, achieved seven years ahead of the initial target of 2030, they said. The accreditation comes into effect from May 5, 2024. «BLR Airport has made significant strides in its decarbonisation journey and set new benchmarks by transitioning to 100 per cent renewable electricity and implementing initiatives focusing on sustainable mobility and green infrastructure.

Srinagar Assembly Elections 2024: Jammu and Kashmir will be holding its first assembly elections since the BJP-led central government abrogated Article 370, which gave the union territory a special status. The Election Commission is likely to announce dates for the assembly elections on Friday.

Nifty delivered a 4% year-on-year (YoY) growth in profit after tax (PAT), surpassing Motilal Oswal's estimate of 3%. This is the slowest growth since the pandemic quarter of 2020. Nifty heavyweights HDFC Bank, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) contributed 127% of the incremental year-on-year earnings growth. In contrast, Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), JSW Steel, ONGC, Reliance Industries (RIL), and Grasim Industries had a negative impact on Nifty earnings, according to a preview note by the brokerage. State-run Coal India, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Apollo Hospital, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), and Tata Steel have received earnings upgrades from Motilal Oswal. In contrast, BPCL, Bharti Airtel, Hero MotoCorp, JSW Steel, and IndusInd Bank are the top five earnings downgrades.

Mutual funds were sitting with Rs 1.71 lakh crore cash allocation in July which was 4.89% of the total AUM. The net equity AUM was recorded at Rs 35 lakh crore as on July 2024. There were around 43 mutual funds in the market in the said period. Five mutual funds had more than Rs 1 lakh crore cash in their portfolio. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund had the highest cash allocation of Rs 33,790 crore as on July 2024 which was 8.90% of the total AUM. The fund house had an equity AUM of Rs 3.45 lakh crore as on July 2024.

FMCG) and consumption-related shares, with global macroeconomic volatility in the shape of weak US economic data, a declining Yen, and rising geopolitical tensions dulling the allure of growth and momentum stocks. However, money managers and analysts see limited short-term upside for FMCG stocks due to high valuations but recommend existing investors hold them for the long term. «The current outperformance of FMCG stocks can be attributed to the strengthening rural economy and investors gravitating towards defensive stocks amid global uncertainties and high valuations in many other sectors,» said George Thomas, equity fund manager at Quantum AMC.

“Allocate new money to a multi-asset allocation strategy or an equity savings fund with lower equity allocations,” says Sahil Kapoor, Head of Products & Market Strategist, DSP Mutual Fund. In an interview with ETMarkets, Kapoor said: “Retail investors should prioritize building a well-rounded portfolio that includes both equity and debt, aligning their investments with their financial goals rather than chasing short-term market trends” Edited excerpts: The market touched record highs post-budget, followed by a slight dip triggered by global cues. However, the Indian market managed to bounce back, which seems to be due to core economic strength. What are your views on this, especially considering the recent Hindenburg drama? Sahil Kapoor: Over the last two to three months, the rate of ascent in the market has been slowing down. The market is now spending more time reaching higher highs than it was earlier, indicating a shift in momentum towards consolidation.

Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Despite strong global market sentiments on the US Fed rate cut buzz, the Indian stock market remained flat on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 index finished marginally higher at 24,143, the BSE Sensex went up 149 points and closed at 79,105, whereas the Bank Nifty index went off 104 points and ended at 49,727. Cash market volumes on the NSE were 8.1 per cent lower than the previous session.

Out of about 400 stocks tracked by at least five analysts, about 54 are expected to deliver returns between 20% and 50% over the next 12 months, consensus estimates showed.

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Amit Goenka's petition challenging the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) appointment of KPMG as a forensic auditor for Shirpur Gold Refinery Limited (SGRL) and its subsequent report on the firm. A division bench of Justice Rajesh Patil and AS Chandurkar stated that they are not inclined to entertain Goenka's plea due to an unjustifiable delay in challenging the Sebi communication dated September 13, 2021, and not challenging the subsequent interim order issued by the securities market regulator on April 25, 2023. On September 13, 2021, Sebi picked KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services as the forensic auditor for SGRL's financial accounts for the fiscal years 2018-2019 through 2020-2021.