MET Financial News

By Andrea Shalal and Kanishka Singh

MUMBAI : Analysts expect the shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd to open higher on Monday, potentially outperforming benchmark indices, driven by the banking regulator’s approval of the managing director and chief executive candidate and quarterly earnings that met analysts’ expectations. Friday’s delivery-to-traded volume at 72.13% was the highest since 14 July (83.59%).

China believes “force is not a way to resolve” the IsraeliPalestinian conflict and is once again calling for a ceasefire, its envoy for the Middle East pleaded in Egypt, the foreign ministry said Sunday. Egypt on Saturday hosted a “summit for peace” where UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for swift “action to end this godawful nightmare” after two weeks of war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas. Beijing’s envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, met Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit on the sidelines of the summit. The Chinese diplomat called for an «immediate ceasefire and an end to the fighting as quickly as possible», his ministry said in a statement.

Storm Babet, which has already claimed six lives, continues to unleash its fury across the nation. The Environment Agency (EA) has sounded the alarm, cautioning that flooding from major rivers may persist until Tuesday, as the storm poses a «risk to life» in some areas.

London bore witness to the unsettling chants of «jihad» during pro-Palestinian protests that rippled across the UK's bustling capital. The aftermath of these protests saw at least ten individuals placed under arrest.

Kara Eaker, a decorated American gymnast known for her outstanding performances at the world championships, announced her retirement from the University of Utah women's gymnastics team and withdrew as a student, citing alleged verbal and emotional abuse from a coach and lack of support from the university administration. In a candid Instagram post shared on Friday, Eaker revealed the torment she endured during her time with the Utah Gymnastics team, shedding light on the toll it took on her mental and emotional well-being. The 20-year-old gymnast, who was a key member of the US gold-medal teams in 2018 and 2019, disclosed her battle with severe anxiety and depression, along with other psychological issues such as panic attacks, PTSD, and night terrors.

Restrictive monetary conditions, from higher yields and tighter lending conditions, are the Fed’s “Waterloo.”

extremely severe cyclonic storm on Sunday and is headed towards the Yemen-Oman coasts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The cyclonic storm is predicted to move northwestwards and cross the Yemen-Oman coasts between Al Ghaidah (Yemen) and Salalah (Oman), close to the east of Al Ghaidah around noon on October 24 as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 115-125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph, it said.

ODI World Cup, India and New Zealand, is set to take place at the stunning Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala today. India's World Cup journey takes a fresh start without the valuable presence of Hardik Pandya as they prepare to take on New Zealand in a crucial clash on Sunday. Pandya's untimely ankle injury has dealt a blow to the formidable Indian squad just ahead of their highly-anticipated encounter with New Zealand, who harbor aspirations of clinching their first-ever World Cup title. Meanwhile, India is determined to end their prolonged trophy drought in ICC tournaments. The history of ODI World Cup clashes between India and New Zealand reveals a competitive rivalry.

training aircraft met with an accident during a training session near Gojubavi village in Pune district, Maharashtra. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported so far.

Reuters, called for the protection of civilians including those who are trying to get to safety, notes that states must comply with international law when responding to "terrorist attacks", and urges the "continuous, sufficient and unhindered" delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip, Reuters reported. However, it was not immediately clear if or when the United States planned to put the draft resolution to a vote.

(Reuters) -The Culinary Workers Union said on Saturday that thousands of members will participate in a rally next week on the Las Vegas Strip and some will participate in a civil disobedience action, as workers continue the push for a new five-year union contract.

Read all the latest updates on Israel-Hamas war at Mint's LIVE blogCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday met Palestinian, Arab, and Black Muslim communities in the country and assured them all the support.In a post on the X platform, Trudeau wrote, "We are stronger when we stand together for peace – and we will continue to do that. Canada continues to stand firmly for a two-state solution and for the right of Palestinians and Israelis to live side by side in peace and security".Israeli aircraft struck the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank early on Sunday, killing two Palestinians and wounding several others, according to Reuters news agency.

World Cups. These two teams have faced off 9 times so far in ICC World Cups. New Zealand have won 5 of those, India 3 and one produced no results.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith‘s push for her province to establish its own pension plan and break away from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) leaves many questions swirling for Canadians across the country.

Thanos, the Mad Titan, orchestrated the infamous snap with the Infinity Stones in «Avengers: Infinity War,» a cataclysmic event that wiped out half of all life across the universe. It was a moment that left a lasting impact in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, the MCU has now introduced a new villain who has escalated the stakes to unimaginable levels.

Eastern Scotland is gearing up for another storm and further heavy flooding as the Met Office has issued a second red «danger to life» weather alert in a week. Torrential rain and high winds are apprehended across the UK. The Met Office has said that parts of Angus and Aberdeenshire could receive another 70-100mm of rain on Saturday. These areas have already been hit by severe flooding.

Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet during his visit to Israel, the U.S. president assured them: «I don't believe you have to be a Jew to be a Zionist, and I am a Zionist.» The politicians and generals gathered in the ballroom of the Tel Aviv hotel nodded in approval, according to a U.S.

The Times of Israel reported. Citing senior diplomatic sources, The Times of Israel reported that both governments acknowledge a high probability of a ground invasion by Israel.

climate «loss and damages» ahead of COP28 ended in failure Saturday, with countries from the global north and south unable to reach an agreement, according to sources involved in the talks. The agreement to set up a dedicated fund to help vulnerable countries cope with climate «loss and damage» was a flagship achievement of last year's COP27 talks in Egypt. But countries left the details to be worked out later.

Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has released a circular for the revision of the framework for fund raising by issuance of debt securities by large corporates, or LCs. The large corporates include all listed entities (barring the scheduled commercial banks) which have their specified securities or debt securities or non-convertible redeemable preference shares listed on a stock exchange and have outstanding long-term borrowings of ₹1,000 crore or above.