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Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Sale: Up to 50% off on washing machines and refrigerators from LG, Samsung and moreThe Faber 4L Digital Air Fryer is a multifunctional kitchen appliance designed for healthy cooking. With a powerful 1350-watt motor, it allows you to fry, bake, roast, toast, grill, and reheat with 85% less oil, making meals healthier without sacrificing flavour.

In a letter addressed to the OBR on Friday (25 October) and published today (28 October), Hunt stated he was «not informed in advance» of the contents of the review despite it covering his time in office as chancellor. «In your letter to the Treasury Select Committee announcing the review on the 29 July, you stated that the review would cover ‘the adequacy of the information and assurances provided to the OBR by the Treasury regarding departmental spending,'» Hunt wrote in the letter. «As this covers my time as chancellor, as a matter of procedural fairness I would have expected to ha...

Smucker’s Uncrustables could soon hit $1 billion in annual sales

New York is witnessing an «interagency operation» from the US federal agencies, as per a report. The investigators from the Bureau of Prisons, the Justice Department’s inspector general’s office and other law enforcement agencies had descended on the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on Monday, the Bureau of Prisons said in statement to The Associated Press. The law enforcement operation is “designed to achieve our shared goal of maintaining a safe environment for both our employees and the incarcerated individuals housed at MDC Brooklyn,” the agency said. Prison officials declined to provide specific details about the operation Monday morning.

If one is a resident of Chennai then staying updated on the gold price today in Chennai is necessary. Gold has always been a valuable asset, offering both emotional and financial security, which makes it an attractive investment option, especially during festive seasons. Moreover, life is full of surprises, and emergencies often come unannounced. In such situations, urgent funds may be needed to cover unexpected expenses. A gold loan is one of the best funding options to meet these sudden needs. By leveraging one’s gold assets, individuals can access quick funds without selling their jewellery.

Storch Advisors CEO Gerald Storch assesses the state of the consumer, provides his outlook for the holiday season, and reacts to the September retail sales report.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. CredR, a two-wheeler marketplace backed by Omidyar Network and Eight Roads Ventures, has delayed September salaries and temporarily halted operations as it chases a $20 million funding round. The disruptions have raised fears of an imminent shutdown, employees and people familiar with the matter told Mint.

Congress on Monday sought an all-party meeting to get clarity on whether the next census would include a detailed enumeration of all castes and whether the census will be used for determining the strength of each state in the Lok Sabha. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the extension of the tenure of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner has been notified and it means that the long-delayed Census that was due in 2021 will finally be conducted soon. «But there is still absolutely no clarity on two crucial issues. Will this new Census include a detailed enumeration of ALL castes in the country, in addition to that of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes that has been done in every Census since 1951? According to the Constitution of India, such a Caste Census is the sole responsibility of the Union Government,» Ramesh said in a post on X. «Will this Census be used for determining the strength of each state in the Lok Sabha as provided for in Article 82 of the Constitution of India (which says that the first Census taken after the year 2026 and the publication of its results will the basis of any such reconstitution)? Will this work to the disadvantage of states that have been pioneers in family planning?» the Congress leader said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For India’s growing tribe of digital nomads, the lines between work and leisure are blurring, and remote co-living spaces are becoming the offices of choice. From the green farms of Goa to the Dhauladhar peaks of Dharamshala, these professionals are redefining work-life balance.

Also read: Amazon Great Indian Festival ends soon! Get Dhanteras essentials with over 80% off on diyas, idols, and moreThis festive season, Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale showcases two-wheelers, all categorised under the Shubh Mahurat section. Choose from efficient petrol bikes and eco-friendly electric scooters, both available at competitive prices.

asthma cases reported in 2019 were related to prolonged exposure to pollution due to PM2.5 or fine particulate matter, a finding that researchers said provided «sufficient evidence» on the link between air pollution and asthma. The review of 68 studies conducted from 2019-2023 across 22 countries, including South Asian ones, showed that for every 10 micrograms per cubic metre increase in PM2.5, the risk of developing childhood or adult asthma increases by over 21 per cent. The respiratory condition is marked by recurring symptoms of wheezing, coughing and breathlessness and can severely impair quality of life. «We estimate that globally in 2019, almost a third of asthma cases are attributable to long-term PM2.5 exposure, corresponding to 63.5 million existing cases and 11.4 million new cases,» first author Ruijing Ni, from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, said.

Pension Scheme (EPS), which is overseen by the EPFO will receive their pension early on October 29, 2024, as per a circular issued by the retirement fund organization. According to the EPFO circular dated October 25, 2024, “Keeping in view the upcoming Diwali festivities and the associated public holidays, it has been decided to release the pension for the month of October 2024 on 29th October 2024. This aims to ensure that pensioners receive their pensions in advance without any delay and can withdraw their pension on 30th October as 31st October is a holiday” The EPFO has recommended that all Zonal and Regional Offices give the required directives to the banks that pay pensions under their purview in order to guarantee that the aforementioned is carried out.

Cyient, on Monday announced the acquisition of a 27.3% stake in Azimuth AI, a fabless custom ASIC company, for a consideration of $7.25 million. The strategic investment will expand Cyient’s capabilities across the semiconductor industry, said the Hyderabad headquartered firm in an exchange filing. This is the third such M&A deal entered by Cyient this month.

crude prices and refining margins are likely forcing four of the five supermajor oil companies to borrow money to fund $15 billion in share buybacks for the most recent quarter, raising doubts over the payouts’ long-term sustainability. Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp., Shell Plc, TotalEnergies SE and BP Plc are expected to post a 12% dip in earnings from last quarter to a combined $24.4 billion when they report results this week, according to the average of analysts’ estimates compiled by Bloomberg. That will leave them all — except Shell — unable to cover their dividends and buybacks with free cash flow, which is expected to be 30% lower than a year ago.

agri-tech platform that creates a digital marketplace to connect buyers and sellers of farm products. It supports them with tools for order management, lead generation, logistics, distribution and route optimisation. In an interview with ET Digital, Yashasvini Kumar, COO, Innoterra, says that the company ensures farmers have access to essential resources such as information, insights, infrastructure, markets and capital. Kumar also says that Innotera aims to build India’s first digital B2B marketplace and fulfilment solution based on orchestration and agile trading. Edited excerpts: The Economic Times (ET): How is India’s agriculture sector placed? Yashasvini Kumar (YK): India’s agriculture sector is poised between contradictions — simultaneously massive in scale and opportunity yet lagging behind in infrastructure and investment. There are exciting consumer trends coming into play, including superfoods, nutraceuticals and a focus on regenerative agriculture, but balanced out by concerning trends in climate change and water reserves. The sector is ready for growth, investment and talent.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The recent Brics summit in Kazan, Russia, has generated its usual share of criticism and praise. Reactions have ranged from disapproval of such a disparate grouping of nations based on the whimsy of a banker to the outright condemnation that such a diverse bunch should harbour any delusions of meaningful utility.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's top tech services companies are riding the AI wave with chip giant Nvidia, betting on mutually beneficial partnerships like the ones they have with software giants SAP AG and Oracle Corp.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Increasingly aware Indian consumers are set to use new greenwashing guidelines to launch class action lawsuits against companies for flouting ESG— environmental, social and governance—norms, experts said. A class action is a legal mechanism that allows a group of people with a common grievance to file a single case against a party rather than separate lawsuits.

One Piece Chapter 1131 will be released soon. This comes after a two-week hiatus. This chapter promises significant plot developments.

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