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₹79.83 crores. The film is expected to witness a substantial surge in business on its second Saturday as well. If the trend continues as projected, the movie is likely to cross the century mark by the end of the second weekend and may be recognised as a successful film in the Hindi film industry.

power stocks have been in the limelight with power majors like NTPC, Adani Power and Tata Power rising by 14%, 13% and 6.5% in the past one month (July 2023). This surge comes from the simple fact that power stocks have been trading at bargain prices. Therefore, amid the current market scenario, where the broad stock market is trading close to record highs, long-term investors are increasingly finding power stocks appealing.

Shaktikanta Das, the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet for three days (8-10 August) and the decision would be announced on 10 August at 10 am by the Governor. The central bank has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% since February this year. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will announce the MPC's decision on Thursday, August 10 at 10 am while the policy press conference will be telecast at 12 noon.

Q1 results today: Key benchmark indices of the Indian stock market snapped its three days losing steak and ended higher on Friday. This upside on Dalal Street has triggered trend reversal speculations as well. However, for intraday traders who believe in stock specific strategy, Q1 results 2023 announced on weekend would be crucial as these quarterly early earning will impact stock movement on Monday next week.

Mark Margolis, the veteran actor known for his captivating portrayal of the wheelchair-bound cartel patriarch Hector Salamanca in the hit TV shows "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," has died at the age of 83. His family confirmed the news on Friday, stating that Margolis passed away on Thursday at a New York hospital after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his wife and son during his final moments. Born in Philadelphia in 1939, Margolis followed his passion for acting to New York City, where he built a successful career as a character actor. Alongside his iconic role in «Breaking Bad» and its acclaimed spin-off «Better Call Saul,» Margolis graced the silver screen with supporting roles in acclaimed films like «Scarface,» «Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,» and «Black Swan.» Additionally, his talent shone in the HBO series «Oz.» In recognition of his exceptional performance in «Breaking Bad,» Mark Margolis received an Emmy nomination in 2012, further solidifying his status as one of the industry's esteemed actors. Beyond his professional achievements, Margolis leaves behind a legacy of love and family. He was married to Jacqueline for an incredible 61 years and is survived by their only child, Morgan, as well as three cherished grandsons.

Apple on Thursday reported 2.3% growth in profit at $19.9 billion for the fiscal third quarter as strong performance in the services segment offset a dip in iPhone sales. Its sales declined 1.4% for the fiscal third quarter ended July 1 at $81.8 billion and earnings per share rose 5% to $1.26.

Barbie at the box office. Barbie reached $400 million domestically in just 14 days, marking a record for Warner Bros. The film's global ticket sales exceed $900 million, and it's expected to join the billion-dollar club soon. On Thursday, Barbie secured the top spot with an additional $11.8 million. Universal’s Oppenheimer continues its strong performance, nearing $500 million globally. It reached $200 million in North America on Thursday, with $5.6 million for the day in second place. Two new releases hit theaters: Paramount’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and New Line/Warner Bros.’ Meg 2: The Trench. The 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) reboot, starting on Wednesday, earned $4.9 million for a $15.1 million two-day total, including $3.9 million from Tuesday evening previews. The family-friendly PG film is projected for a five-day debut around $35 million, subject to change over the weekend. Meg 2, releasing on Friday, collected $4 million in Thursday previews. Anticipated to earn between $25 million to $30 million for its opening weekend.

Federal investigators say the pilot of a charter jet took off without permission, causing an approaching JetBlue plane to cancel its landing at the last second

The men who came forward to allege they were sexually abused as teenagers by Japanese boy band producer Johnny Kitagawa now have a powerful listener: the United Nations

InQubeta (QUBE) is rapidly garnering attention in the dynamic crypto space thanks to its outstanding presale performance. This surge has caught the eye of industry experts, who now speculate that the project may surpass the achievements of Cardano (ADA) and other crypto giants. The excitement surrounding QUBE's presale is a testament to its captivating features, attracting attention from new and seasoned investors. 

The CEOs of LPL Financial and Ameriprise Financial Inc., Dan Arnold and James Cracchiolo, last month touched on the potential applications of artificial intelligence and how it could fit into their firms, which combined have more than 30,000 financial advisors working as either independent contractors or employees.

NEW DELHI : The Supreme Court on Friday stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a criminal defamation case on the grounds that the trial judge failed to explain why he deserved the maximum two-year punishment under the law and held that the continuation of his disqualification from Parliament would deprive proper representation to the people of his constituency. The decision paves the way for the revival of Gandhi’s status as an MP after being ineligible for 134 days and means that he could participate in the no-confidence motion debate against the Narendra Modi government’s council of ministers in the Lower House next week. Addressing a press briefing after the court’s stay, Gandhi said the “truth always triumphs".

NEW DELHI : Apple Inc.’s chief executive Tim Cook on Thursday said that the company achieved “strong double digits" growth to report record revenue in India for the June quarter. “We also opened our first two retail stores during the quarter. And it’s, of course, early going currently, but they’re currently beating our expectations in terms of how they’re doing.

Tottenham Hotspur kick off the final phase of their pre-season schedule with a friendly match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Sunday. The upcoming game marks a significant moment for new manager Ange Postecoglou, as it will be the first time he oversees a match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Since his appointment, there have been glimpses of promise under the Australian manager, but challenges persist, particularly regarding the Harry Kane saga and the team's squad gaps. One of the key reasons for Postecoglou's hiring was his ability to extract more from underperforming players in the Spurs squad. As the match unfolds, all eyes will be on how the former Celtic boss continues to shape and impact the team's performance on the coaching pitch. Amidst the uncertainties surrounding the club, the friendly encounter against Shakhtar Donetsk presents an opportunity for Tottenham Hotspur to fine-tune their strategies and tactics ahead of the upcoming season. Fans and observers alike eagerly await to witness the progress made under Postecoglou's guidance and how the team will rise to the challenges that lie ahead.

NEW DELHI : Absence of audit documentation and failure to submit audit files to the regulator is clear evidence that the audit is unreliable and invalid, National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has said in a regulatory order. NFRA said not maintaining audit files is viewed seriously by global regulators including Public Company Accounting Oversight Board of the US.

Since becoming widely available to the public last year, artificial-intelligence chatbots have dazzled people who experimented with them, kicked off a global development race and even contributed to the strike in Hollywood over their impact on writers and actors. AI tools have also generated fear that they will inexorably improve and threaten humanity. OpenAI’s ChatGPT debuted to the public in November, sparking the current frenzy, followed by Chat GPT-4 in March, meant to be more powerful than its predecessor.

Carl Icahn made a multibillion-dollar fortune as an activist investor, bullying companies into changing their businesses. Another activist has now forced him to do the same. Icahn Enterprises, which says it offers small investors a chance to “invest alongside the iconic Icahn," said Friday it was cutting its dividend in half to $1 a share, the first reduction since 2011.

Jama Masjid in Srinagar demanding immediate release of Mirwaiz Umer Farooq who leads the congregation prayers here and completed four years under house arrest. The female worshipers held a protest inside the premises of Jama Masjid after Friday prayers holding placards demanding immediate release of Mirwaiz. «This pulpit is silent for the last four years.

Sitharaman on Friday exhorted Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to focus on increasing digitally active customers to supplement the government's effort for greater digitalisation of the economy. Sitharaman was here to review the financial performance of RRBs in the southern region. During the meeting, Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi gave a presentation on various financial metrics of the RRBs.

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Kolte-Patil Developers has reported a 116% year-on-year growth in net profit at Rs 46 crore for the quarter ended June. Revenue from operations witnessed 185.4% growth at Rs 571.2 crore. The company sold a new area of 0.93 million sq ft, up 52% and sales value expanded by 58% to Rs 701 crore, supported by an increase of 4% in average realizations to Rs 7,545 per sq ft.