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LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's biggest high street bank Lloyds (LON:LLOY) is putting around 2,500 jobs at risk as part of a shake-up, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, amid a renewed push by lenders to slash costs.

respiratory diseases among children are known pathogens, after reports about a surge in illness sparked concerns that a novel virus may have been the cause. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Beijing Children's Hospital told the WHO on Thursday that there's been increases in outpatient visits and hospitalisations due to the spread of mycoplasma pneumoniae, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus and influenza.

DCGI) is considering banning over-the-counter (OTC) sales of pain relievers Tapentadol and Pregabalin, a move aimed at curbing their misuse, a person in the know said. While drug formulations containing Pregabalin are prescribed mainly for the management of neuropathic pain, and to treat fibromyalgia, the Pregabalin capsules and tablets are used along with other medications to treat certain types of seizures. Now, the drug regulator is considering putting Pregabalin and Tapentadol in the category of drugs that cannot be purchased without a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner (RMP). In this regard, the DCGI has constituted a sub-committee, including experts from the regulator's office, clinicians and pharmacologists, who will review the matter. The sub-committee will give its recommendations soon, a person in the know said.

semiconductors that covers cooperation in areas such as research and innovation, talent development, partnerships and exchange of market information, the external affairs ministry said. The MoU was signed ahead of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council that was held virtually on Friday.

semiconductors to build robust supply chains. The MoU — signed by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and IT, and Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market — covers cooperation in areas like research and innovation, talent development, partnerships and exchange of information. This symbolises the strong commitment to work towards building robust semiconductor supply chains and work together on innovation, said the MEA.

₹7,755 per quintal (2022-23 crop year) for the S-2023 stock, the retail price of moong dal translates to ₹123 a kg as against the all-India average retail price of ₹115 per kg. To increase retail sale of moong dal, it has been proposed that a discount of ₹1,500 a quintal on MSP of the raw stock could be allowed." At a discount of ₹1,500 per quintal on the MSP of moong stock, the indicative retail prices would be ₹107 per kg for moong dal and ₹93 a kg for moong sabut.

This week marked significant developments in the cryptocurrency industry, with the DOJ imposing a historic fine on Binance and the exchange's admission to serious accusations leading to the forced resignation of Changpeng Zhao. Despite the gravity of these events, Bitcoin's eventual response was quite subdued.

NASA spacecraft has transmitted a near-infrared laser nearly 10 million miles into space or about 40 times farther than the distance between the moon and the Earth. It was first fired from NASA's Psyche spacecraft and then sent back to the Hale Telescope at Caltech's Palomar Observatory in San Diego County.

Path of Exile 2 was revealed at the 2019 ExileCon. Since then, developers Grinding Gear Games have shared information bit by bit, though much remains undisclosed. The original game, akin to Diablo 2 and 3, was a top-down hack-and-slash adventure. Its sequel, seemingly a robust alternative to Diablo 4 or games like Lost Ark, aims to extend the boundaries. In recent previews, the new character selection process unfolds, portraying your chosen hero as the lone survivor of a mass public hanging, encapsulating the series' trademark dark and despondent atmosphere. New environments, like a stage atop a colossal Mad Max-style vehicle, were showcased, hinting at an enhanced, yet equally captivating, gameplay experience. A 2021 follow-up trailer delved deeper into the Vastiri Desert region, dungeons, and adversaries, though a definitive release date remains elusive. Initially conceived as a standalone expansion, Path of Exile 2 has evolved into a true sequel, an independent entity boasting its own narrative and endgame activities. The closed beta for Path of Exile 2 is scheduled for June 7, 2024. However, details about an open beta or the full release date remain undisclosed.

Investing.com — U.S. stocks traded in a mixed fashion Friday in thin trading, at the start of a shortened trading day.

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Investing.com -- U.S. futures edged mainly into the green ahead of a truncated trading day. American shoppers will be on the hunt for deals this Black Friday as retail companies warn that inflation-squeezed consumers may be more careful about spending big this holiday season. Elsewhere, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) workers and activists in Europe plan protests and strikes aimed at disrupting the e-commerce giant's massive delivery network during its ongoing ten-day sales event.

digital payment fraud and cyber security issue. The meeting to be chaired by Financial Services Secretary will discuss issues related to financial cyber security and increasing digital payment fraud, sources said. During the meeting Indian Cyber Crime Co-ordination Centre will make a presentation on the latest statistics of digital payment frauds as reported in National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP), including challenges and issues faced in countering such issues.

Irina Dilkinska, the former «Head of Legal and Compliance» of OneCoin, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges. This plea marks a crucial step in the ongoing investigation into the multi-billion dollar pyramid scheme that defrauded investors worldwide.

Money Heist returning for a sixth season have surfaced, primarily originating from Facebook pages. However, a closer look reveals that these rumors lack a foundation in reality. Here's the truth behind the speculations.

Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari on Friday said there was a need for IAF's training methodology to evolve and assimilate new technologies for enhancing training effectiveness. Addressing commanders of all the IAF training establishments under Training Command during the Training Command Commanders' Conference held at Headquarters Training Command here, he exhorted them to encourage innovative teaching methodology and stay abreast with best practices across the world.

Introduced at the brand’s biggest motorcycling festival, Motoverse 2023, the Himalayan will be available in three variants: Base, Pass and Summit. The latest bike also comes in five colour options. “Embarking on the creation of the new Himalayan, we immersed ourselves in the riding experiences of our community, engaging with globetrotters, explorers, and athletes. Informed by these insights and our own journey in the Himalayas, we retained the crucial elements of its DNA and worked on the areas for evolution in the new and evolved Himalayan which is absolutely purpose-built for the Himalayas," said Royal Enfield CEO, B Govindarajan. The Himalayan, which had its global debut at EICMA 2023 earlier this month, will go on sale in Europe in March 2024. Starting prices for the motorbike will be 5,750 pounds in the UK and 5900 euros in other European countries. The chief also announced a special Himalayan Adventure calendar to encourage and further foster its community of riders to explore more. Himalayan Adventure calendar for 2024- 2025

KPMG has reportedly frozen pay for 12,000 employees in the UK. According to a report by Financial Times, the bosses in KPMG has informed their employees that they would not receive a pay rise this year unless they were promoted.

Lok Sabha elections are slated for 2024. As these elections are around the corner, here's all you need to know about the process for NRIs to register as voters in India. Yes, non-residents of India (NRI) or an overseas Indian can enroll as a voter in India.

Adani Enterprises rose 3.5% to Rs 2,250 in Friday's trade on NSE as the Supreme Court finished hearing on the Hindenburg issue and reserved its order. Other Adani stocks such as NDTV and Adani Power also rose 8.3% and 4.5%, respectively. Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Green Energy, Adani Ports and Adani Total Gas also rose over 1%. Market regulator SEBI on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it will not be seeking an extension to complete its probe in the Adani-Hindenburg matter. A Supreme Court-appointed expert committee had an interim report in May stating that it saw “no evident pattern of manipulation" in billionaire Gautam Adani's companies and there was no regulatory failure. It, however, cited several amendments the SEBI made between 2014 and 2019 that constrained the regulator's ability to investigate, and its probe into alleged violations of money flows from offshore entities has «drawn a blank». Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday asked the SEBI, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta what it has been doing on investor value and if it is ensuring their protection. «There is extreme volatility in the stock market.