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AC Milan will take on Paris Saint Germain at a time when they have failed to score in their last five UEFA Champions League matches. It is their longest run without a goal in their European club competition history. On the other hand, PSG have won their last four matches against Serie A opponents. Earlier, they won just two of their first 20 meetings with Italian sides in all competitions with 9 draws and 9 defeats.

Luminous Power Technologies, an energy solutions company, launches its Diwali campaign, #ILLUMINATINGLIVES. The campaign captures the Diwali’s essence while emphasising the importance of spreading joy in the lives of those who selflessly brighten our lives all year around.

air pollution in Delhi-NCR has been hindered by the lack of consistent action and enforcement of existing rules, according to experts. As per a TOI report by Vishwa Mohan, despite the presence of policies and regulations across all sectors, their implementation and enforcement have been found to be lacking, leaving residents of the capital city and neighboring areas struggling with poor air quality.

Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that PMKAY would be extended to the end of December 2028. It was earlier set to end on December 31, 2023. The subsidy has been included in the overall food subsidy of around ₹197,350 crore provided in the 2023-24 budget, of which ₹95,149 crore or 48% has been used as of September, as per CGA data.

JSW Steel, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank is driving the overall performance. The spread of earnings has been decent, with 74 percent of MOFSL Universe either meeting or exceeding profit expectations. However, growth has been led by the BFSI, O&G, and Automobile sectors, it reviewed.

Varun Beverages on Monday reported robust earnings for the quarter ended September, with the consolidated net profit rising nearly 32% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 501 crore, on the back of strong topline and operational performance. Consolidated revenue, net of excise duty, grew by nearly 22% YoY to Rs 3,871 crore, led by a healthy growth in volumes and realisations. Despite the strong earnings growth, the stock wiped the gains and fell 0.7% to Rs 946.10 due to profit-booking. Ahead of the earnings, the stock had touched a one-month high of Rs 965.70. Consolidated sales volumes grew by 15.4% in the third quarter of the calendar year to 220 million cases, led by a double-digit growth in both Indian and international markets, the company said. Varun Beverages, which is PepsiCo’s second-largest franchisee outside the US, follows the calendar year. Net realization increased by 5.6% to Rs 176.3 per case, driven by an increase in realization per case primarily in the international markets. Operating profit, calculated as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA), increased by 26% on year to Rs 882 crore. Gross margins improved by 163 bps to 55.3% in the quarter, primarily due to the softening of PET chip prices.

World Cup semifinals, Australia will look to banish middle-order woes and secure a final four spot against a fearless Afghanistan here on Tuesday. Only two places remain up for the taking with rampant India slated to finish atop the World Cup points table.

Poornima Damodaran, Partner, Deloitte with members consisting of Kumar Nitesh, CEO Trend Footwear & Ajio Business, Reliance Retail, Dr. Amit Malik, CEO, Amaha Healthcare, Mithun Appaiah, CEO, Wow Momos, Sudhir Samal, CEO, UB International Trading Ltd., and Anupa Rongala, Director & CEO, Invensis. Kumar Nitesh mentioned, “It is important for the management to have healthy communication within the organization to build the values together".

The New York Times andSiena College paints a challenging picture for President Joe Biden. The polls reveal that in five out of six crucial battleground states, the president is trailing his likely Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump. This downward trend in public opinion can be attributed to widespread dissatisfaction with Biden's economic policies, concerns about his age, and doubts about his ability to govern.

Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies strengthened on Monday, while the dollar hovered near six-week lows as softer-than-expected U.S. payrolls data and less hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve drove up bets that the bank was done raising interest rates.

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The Summer I Turned Pretty for its much-anticipated third season. In an industry plagued by strikes and uncertainties, Prime Video's early commitment to the third season comes as a ray of hope for fans. However, production is currently in a holding pattern, eagerly awaiting the resolution of ongoing negotiations.

The Dune universe has expanded with captivating tales from Frank Herbert's sci-fi realm. The highly-anticipated sequel, Dune: Part Two, and an engaging prequel series are on the horizon. HBO, as confirmed by IGN, announced a notable update regarding the prequel series, which has officially transitioned from its original title, 'Dune: The Sisterhood', to the new title, 'Dune: Prophecy'.

Mizoram polls is a test for BJP floated non-Congress platform Northeast Democratic Alliance (NEDA) as both BJP and ruling MNF are fighting against each other in the assembly polls. MNF and BJP have had a very troubled relationship in the last five years. BJP in its manifesto has promised it will establish a special investigation team to probe the «irregularities and corruption» in the implementation of the Socio-Economic Development Programme, the flagship scheme of the Zoramthanga-led Mizo National Front (MNF) government. Congress’s New Land Use Policy’ (NLUP) was attacked in 2018.The scheme according to Congress aimed at arresting the jhum or shifting cultivation in the state has brought vast change in the state.

Goldman Sachs has emphasized its commitment to global expansion by announcing its largest-ever batch of promotions to the Managing Director (MD) level in India. The banking giant announced 35 promotions, marking a significant increase in its investment in the region and India's escalating influence on global businesses. The new roles, slated to start on January 1, 2024, are spread across the firm's Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad offices.

how to live within your means while splurging on that which you care most about can yield what feels like a rich life. But none of these behaviours is easy, and all of them require achieving a baseline of financial comfort that is often elusive to young consumers who haven’t had a chance to build up savings or establish deep professional networks. Even diligent financial behaviours don’t always serve as protection.

Anchorage Capital Partners’ busy dealmakers have stocked up on more than $500 million for their fourth buyout fund, while they chase ASX-listed radio player Southern Cross Media in a tie-up with ARN Media.

LGT Crestone, the financial adviser backed by the Liechtenstein royal family, has stepped up its campaign to poach Credit Suisse’s wealthy clients and leverage the perception of any instability surrounding the Swiss bank’s takeover by UBS.

fire with Hamas militants in Gaza. Gaza's living conditions, already dire before the fighting, have deteriorated further. Food is scarce, residents have resorted to drinking salty water, and medical services are collapsing in Gaza.

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