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Ileana D'Cruz, who is expecting her first child, delighted fans by sharing pictures of her mysterious boyfriend on their recent «date night.» Taking to her Instagram stories, Ileana posted three photographs showcasing their evening together. She looked stunning in a red spaghetti dress, while her partner sported a black shirt and a beard. Captioning the pictures with «Date night,» Ileana refrained from disclosing any further details about her boyfriend and did not tag him in the post.

The city of Changzhou, China, is set to give away $700,000 worth of digital yuan tokens and coupons before the year is out, as the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot continues.

EU with user replaceable batteries, reported NDTV.  As per the report from the publication, upon approval from the Council and Parliament, the law is expected to come into effect in early 2027. In addition to facilitating battery replacements, the recently approved regulations by the European Council also include requirements for rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles and mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.  Reportedly, these batteries will need to provide information about their carbon footprint, feature a label, and include a battery passport when sold within the EU region.

Reddit has made a decision to remove old chats from its app. They did this to introduce a new system that makes it easier for users to navigate the app. This change happened on June 30th, but users only recently noticed that their old chats were gone.

emerging market averages but trailing the global reading (+28%). The net balance is derived by subtracting the percentage of respondents expecting a decrease or deterioration in a variable over the next twelve months from the percentage expecting an improvement or increase. Nevertheless, India emerged as one of only four countries to witness a rise in output prospects, while confidence dwindled in the remaining eight countries with comparable data, added the report.

₹1,634.80 apiece on BSE. The stock touched intra day high at ₹1,759.50 and low of ₹1571.85 apiece.  At 11:40 IST, Route Mobile's stock had given up all of its gains and was down more than 2%. “The stock prices witnessed strong traction in morning session but the gains have been erased and infact prices have slipped into red as it is down more than 2.5% at the time of writing, The volume activity as well is very high.

Avenue Supermarts Ltd has served investors pretty much the same story, every quarter. Avenue runs the DMart supermarket retail chain. The June quarter (Q1FY24) results announced on Saturday were far from inspiring.

Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment, particularly in India's performance overseas, when asked about Rohit Sharma's captaincy. He expected better results, especially in the T20 format where Rohit, with his vast experience as an IPL captain, has been unable to guide his team to the finals. “I expected more from him.

₹30,660 crore in India inclusive of bulk deals and investment through the primary market. This reflects the increasing FPI confidence in the Indian economy and markets. Investors should remember the fact that from the short-term perspective valuations are stretched.

NDRF) of India this time. The disaster management agency has been quite busy of late due to widespread floods and other disasters due to unprecedented rains. During its ongoing rescue effort, it stumbled upon a bull worth Rs 1 crore! The prized bull named 'Pritam is valued at an estimated Rs 1 crore ($121,836) due to its prestigious lineage.

The following list of stocks in the headline index Nifty50 were given a “Strong Buy/Buy” recommendation in the latest Stock Reports Plus report dated July 16, 2023. Analysts’ recommendations are provided using Institutional Brokers' Estimate System (IBES) to provide you actionable insights.

Container Corporation of India, part of the logistics service provider industry, gave a breakout from a flag pattern on the weekly charts which suggests a continuation of the uptrend. Short-term traders can look to buy the stock now or on dips for a possible target of Rs 750-780 level in the next 2 months, suggest experts. The stock hit a 52-week high of Rs 828 on 9th November 2022 but it failed to hold on to the momentum.

Germany is confident it will have the best equipped army division amongst European NATO allies in 2025, Army Chief Alfons Mais told Reuters, as countries are scrambling to gear up their troops in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. At the moment, Berlin does not have a single combat-ready division, a military unit comprising more than 20,000 troops. It aims to have the first of three divisions operational by 2025, with the second to follow in 2027.

Five U.N. agencies said in the 2023 State of Food Security and Nutrition report that while global hunger numbers stalled between 2021 and 2022 many places are facing deepening food crises.

tennis. However, the Big Three continued to assert their control, winning an impressive 65 Grand Slam titles collectively since Federer's first Wimbledon victory in 2003. Breaking this stronghold seemed unlikely until a new champion emerged at Wimbledon, signaling a potential shift in the tennis landscape. This breakthrough came in the form of Alcaraz, who became the first player outside of Djokovic, Federer, Nadal, and Murray to claim the Wimbledon title since 2002. Many saw this victory as the start of a new era in men's tennis, as the young Alcaraz expressed his belief that he could lead the way. While Federer retired last year, Djokovic and Nadal had shared eight of the last ten Grand Slam titles leading up to the Wimbledon final. Alcaraz's U.S. Open victory last year and subsequent rise to the top of the ATP rankings showcased his talent, but doubts lingered about his ability to compete against the all-time greats in best-of-five-set matches, especially without facing Djokovic or Nadal during his previous major triumph. However, Alcaraz's mental strength was questioned during his French Open clash with Djokovic, raising concerns about his ability to handle high-pressure situations. Nevertheless, in the Wimbledon final, Alcaraz demonstrated that he is a quick learner, proving that he can adapt and thrive against top-tier opponents.

digital payment growth. It can stimulate competition, leading to innovation and improved services within the UPI ecosystem. Additionally, it may encourage other banks and financial institutions to follow suit, further expanding the reach of UPI-enabled services, said Anup Nayar, CEO- Domestic, In- solutions global ltd.

Sydney resident Tim Shaddock, 51, and his dog Bella embarked on a journey from Mexico to French Polynesia in April. However, their voyage took a turn for the worse when their boat was damaged by a storm a few weeks later, leaving them stranded in the vast and hostile North Pacific Ocean. For over two months, Shaddock and Bella drifted at sea, surviving on a diet of raw fish and rainwater.

₹206 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 85 lakh shares by its existing promoters and shareholders. The company has set the price band for the public issue at ₹475-500 per share. At the upper band price, the company expects to raise ₹631 crore through the IPO.

The prudential regulator wants boards to sharpen oversight of accountability for cyber breaches, finalising a new standard on “operational risk management” which seeks to fortify the financial sector from hacks such as the one that devastated Medibank Private.

earning of more than ₹2.8 crore by selling tomatoes amid the soaring tomato prices across the country. Ishwar Gayakar, along with his wife, aims to reach an even higher target of ₹3.5 crore with around 4000 crates of tomatoes still available on their farm. Sharing his journey of hard work and determination, Ishwar Gaikar said, "This is not something I have earned in one day.

Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) daily flood report indicated that over 98,800 people are affected in Sonitpur, Chirang, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Sivasagar, and Udalguri districts. Assam state went on high alert following the release of water from Bhutan’s Kurichhu dam, the flood situation in Assam worsened and still remains grim as rescue efforts are underway. Among the worst-hit areas, Golaghat witnessed nearly 29,000 affected individuals, followed by Dhemaji with 28,000 and Sivasagar with 13,500, the report mentioned.