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Fashion and jewellery retailers are hopeful that festivals and the wedding season in the second half of the year will create more demandas discretionary spending has been subdued, reported TOI. A good monsoon, which gives cash to the people employed in the agricultural sector, is also expected to boost consumption. There was a rise in consumption towards the end of March quarter but full recovery in demand still remains. The mass segment has been impacted the most as there has been a slowdown in spending from the lower income households. The premium segment continues to do well.

If you’ve found yourself panicking about forgetting to do something before the week’s end, you likely forgot to make your nomination!

new format. The season starts on August 12 on PBS Kids. This season will include 14 episodes and a half-hour special, a Deadline report said.

Anupriya Patel of Apna Dal (S), a BJP ally, has raised questions over the recruitment process in UP government jobs, especially those given on the basis of interviews. She said reserved category vacancies were sometimes being filled with general category candidates and the reason being cited is that no suitable reserved category candidate has been found for the post.

Mary Austin, the former fiancee of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, is set to get £187.5 million as part of Queen's record-breaking £1 billion song catalog sale agreement with Sony. This significant amount is added to the fortune she received when Freddie passed away in 1991, and she also received further shares when his parents passed away, as per the reports of 'The Sun.'

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh stated that some MLAs have gone to meet central leaders to effectively address Manipur's issues, not to seek his resignation. A meeting of MLAs was held on Thursday where it was decided to submit a memorandum for lasting peace in Manipur and to make a courtesy call for the victory of the NDA in the general election. Singh mentioned that a small committee would meet central leaders. The memorandum was signed by around 34 to 35 NDA MLAs. He highlighted that it was decided to seek appointments with the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister after the parliamentary session. «They MLAs have entrusted me for getting the appointment,» he said. Biren Singh clarified, «Some MLAs have gone for people are seeking solution and peace. This is rumours promoted by vested interest groups that they have gone to seek my resignation. It is wrong.» He further explained that at the meeting, MLAs expressed their appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their resolve to solve the Manipur issue. «Shah has even started holding meetings with different agencies,» Singh stated.

Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce recently discussed meeting Prince William and his children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The Kelce brothers had a relaxed and unforgettable experience when they encountered each other backstage, as per the reports of 'Yahoo Entertainment.'

Michelle Obama is reluctant to support Joe Biden in his re-election campaign. Axios reported that she has been unhappy with the Biden Family for the way the manner in which they treated Kathleen Buhle, her close friend. Buhle is Hunter Biden’s ex-wife and the couple obtained a divorce in 2017. She has expressed her disappointment in private and has largely stayed away from the political campaign ahead of the US Presidential Election in 2024. It has also been suggested that she is not interested in politics and has hence, stayed away. This has been reported by the New York Post.

Indian equity closed on a lower note on Friday after reaching record high levels in the early hours. The NSE Nifty 50 hit a new all-time high of 24,174, surpassing the psychological level of 24,150. However, the index later closed 34 points or 0.14% lower, than its previous close, at 24,011. 

Lok Sabha has been adjourned till Monday amid an uproar in the House as the opposition demanded a discussion on the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the medical entrance exam NEET. As soon as the House met, opposition members were on their feet seeking the acceptance of an adjournment motion to suspend all business and discuss matters related to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the NEET issue is a very important issue for the whole country and they want a dedicated discussion in the House on the matter. Hence, the adjournment motion should be accepted, he said.

The Chosen" Season 4 were met with unexpected news during the livestream of episode 7 on YouTube last Sunday. Series creator Dallas Jenkins announced a delay in the release date for the highly anticipated finale episode, shifting its premiere to accommodate scheduling conflicts.

Trai) to recommend the terms and conditions for the authorisation mechanism to be followed to regulate the industry, as it looks to abolish the licensing regime. The Department of Telecommunications has asked Trai to share its recommendations preferably in 60 days as it looks to act swiftly on the matter, said officials. «Trai met the telecom operators and internet service providers today (Thursday) to seek their inputs on the authorisation structure. The players can provide their comments by early next week, following which Trai will issue a consultation paper,» an official told ET on condition of anonymity.

SpiceJet on June 27 alerted passengers travelling via Delhi and Dharamsala to track their flight for potential delays due to bad weather."Due to bad weather in Dharamshala (DHM) and Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status," it said in a post on social media site X (formerly known as Twitter).Notably, the Met department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting heavy rains across the national capital until July 1.

Darshan Thoogudeepa's wife, Vijaya Lakshmi Darshan, has called for calm and positive actions from his fans following his arrest in a murder case. Sharing a fan art in support of the arrested actor on Instagram, Vijaya Lakshmi expressed gratitude for the support her husband has received and referred to his fans as «celebrities.» She urged them to stay calm, engage in good deeds, and assured them that Darshan is moved by their support. Vijaya Lakshmi acknowledged the distressing situation that requires them to be apart from Darshan. She communicated with him about the situation, which she said deeply touched him. Darshan has requested his fans to remain composed and focus on positivity, confident that he is in their prayers, she said. Vijayalakshmi emphasized their faith in the judicial system and expressed optimism for better days ahead. She believes that those attempting to harm Darshan will face consequences and asked for continued support from his fans, stating that their calmness will be their greatest strength.

bond yields spiked on nervousness about inflation on Thursday, while the yen's slide past 160-per-dollar had currency traders bracing for Japan to step in and steady it. The dollar made six-week highs on sterling and the kiwi and at 160.7 yen traded just shy of Thursday's 38-year peak. The jittery mood had frothy sectors of financial markets especially vulnerable and Nasdaq futures dropped 0.5%.

₹11,300 crore. This is barely about 12% of the ₹96,238 crore worth of airwaves that had been put up for sale. Clearly, demand didn’t turn out as strong as expected.

Netflix's upcoming action-comedy 'The Union,' starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry, premieres on August 16. The film follows a former couple reunited after two decades, embarking on a secret mission in Europe.

A bus driver who drove into the path of a semi-trailer in western Manitoba last year was clearly at fault for the crash that killed 17 people but will not face charges, authorities said Wednesday.

Meteorologists have for the first time issued a heat advisory for the entire island of Puerto Rico as it struggles with chronic power outages

visit Russia in July. However, he refused to comment on the development until the visit was publicly confirmed by the two governments. Asked about the US reaction as PM Modi is expected to visit Russia to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next month, Miller responded, «So we've seen those reports. I haven't seen a visit publicly confirmed by either of the countries. So, I think I'll wait to decline comment until I see them publicly actually confirmed by the governments in question.» His remarks came after reports claimed that India and Russia are making arrangements for an upcoming visit by PM Modi to Russia. Russian Foreign Policy Adviser Yuri Ushakov confirmed the development, Russia-based RIA Novosti reported.

Kanye West, controversial rapper, has sent the entire real estate world, into a frenzy after demolishing an entire beachfront mansion in Malibu, priced at $53 million, that was designed by a very popular Japanese architect. This luxe mansion was purchased by West in September, 2021, which has then gone under the hammer and seen its prices depreciate by almost $14% due to the renovations and destruction, as per the plans of West, says NY Post.