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There’s little sign Phil King is slowing down in his push to expand funds under management, with the Regal Partners investor in advanced talks to buy PM Capital, the funds house operated by Paul Moore.

Elon Musk said on Saturday that SpaceX's Starlink will support communication links in Gaza with «internationally recognized aid organizations», prompting Israel's communication minister to say Israel would fight the move. Musk said in a post on social media platform X that it was not clear who has authority for ground links in Gaza, but we do know that «no terminal has requested a connection in that area».

It was November 2021, and Judo Bank was riding high.

Also Read: These 10 smallcaps log double-digit rise even as Sensex posts worst weekly decline in a month; do you own? Sensex and Nifty have slipped 3.18 per cent and 3.17 per cent in the last seven days, posted their worst weekly decline in one month. During the week, all sectoral indices ended in red with media and metal declining the most. In the broader markets, the domestically focused small- and midcaps have lost 5.1 per cent and 6.4 per cent, respectively in the past six sessions.

VinFast Auto is evaluating potential sites for its planned manufacturing facility and has already reviewed two locations in Tamil Nadu, people aware of the developments told ET. Touted as a rival to iconic EV maker Tesla, the auto company has been shown land in the Manalur region north of Chennai as well as in one of the state’s southernmost districts Tuticorin, according to sources who said that VinFast was also set to evaluate plots in Gujarat shortly.

Aussie Broadband has overtaken the Vocus Group to become Australia’s fourth-biggest provider of broadband services three years after the telecommunications group listed on the sharemarket.

Los Angeles, California, earned the second spot in a recent survey of the most expensive cities in the United States, falling just behind San Diego in the rankings.This surprising ranking, published by U.S. News & World Report in their «Most Expensive Places to Live in the United States 2023-2024» list, sheds light on the changing landscape of American cities and the factors that contribute to their high cost of living.

Shoplifting isn't what it used to be. But before I go to dealing with the possible collapse of capitalism emanating from a nicked shampoo bottle from Aisle 2, let me go all soppy-voiced and dewy-eyed on the most capricious of all misdemeanours: retail pilfering. Shoplifting lies at the crossroads of socialism and capitalism — except instead of intended equal distribution of pilfered items, the latter become part of one's own inventory.

One Piece Chapter 1096 is set to unravel a long-standing mystery that has piqued the curiosity of fans worldwide. This chapter promises to delve deep into the enigmatic history of God Valley, providing long-awaited flashbacks and revelations.

According to Datasembly, a retail price tracking company, the prices of candy and gum have surged by an average of 13% this month compared to last October, which is more than double the 6% increase in all grocery prices. This increase comes on top of a 14% jump in candy and gum prices in October 2022. Weather Impact The driving force behind these higher prices is adverse weather conditions.

Honda India Power Products recognises the importance of agricultural mechanisation in India and the challenge posed by smaller farm sizes. To address this, HIPP offers a range of equipment ideally suited for small and marginal farmers offering unmatched portability and durability backed by legendary “Honda" quality across its diversified product categories ranging from portable water pumps to power tillers, brush cutters, stationary and back sprayers, reapers powered by Honda GX engines engineered to withstand demanding conditions and provide reliable service to enhance agricultural productivity and thereby empowering the farming community," said Mohit Kumar Singh, General Manager, Business strategy and development of Honda India Power Products Limited.

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited poll-bound Chhattisgarh on Saturday and announced certain poll promises, which include free education till post-graduation, and ₹4,000 for ‘tendu’ collectors. Congress MP from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi, addressed election rallies in the Bhanupratappur and Farsgaon towns in the Naxal-hit Bastar division. Rahul Gandhi also promised that caste census will be conducted in the country if the Congress is voted to power.

The Sui Foundation has announced a further allocation of 40 million SUI tokens towards its ecosystem and community development, as revealed in a tweet by Sui Network on 14th October 2023. This allocation comes in addition to the 117 million SUI reallocated in the preceding week, totaling 157 million SUI dedicated to fueling the growth of the budding Sui ecosystem.

Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, has taken a step towards resolving the ongoing regulatory ambiguity surrounding digital assets. On October 13, 2023, Grewal filed a formal response with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, urging the court to issue a mandamus order. This legal move seeks to compel the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to act on Coinbase’s rulemaking petition within a span of 30 days. The move underscores the growing impatience and concern within Coinbase and the broader digital asset community towards the SEC's perceived bureaucratic dalliance in clarifying the application of securities laws to digital assets.

On October 13, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 39, enacting the Digital Financial Assets Law, aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency activities in the state. Set to be effective from July 1, 2025, the law mandates the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to devise a stringent regulatory structure encompassing licensure and enforcement mechanisms for certain cryptocurrency operations.

On October 12, 2023, Cobo Argus, a fortified on-chain DeFi management solution, announced its integration with Chainlink Price Feeds on the Arbitrum mainnet, bolstering the security and efficiency of its automated DeFi strategies. This integration stems from Cobo Argus's collaboration with Chainlink, the leading decentralized oracle network, to access accurate, tamper-resistant price data, crucial for enabling users to mitigate potential losses through timely fund withdrawals if a token loses its peg.

Gaza Strip has become an indistinguishable wasteland of rubble, with residents likening the devastation to that of a natural disaster. The intense bombardments «changed the landscape», Mahmud Bassal, a spokesman for the Gaza Civil Defence told AFP of the damage. «Hundreds of buildings and houses were completely destroyed and thousands of other homes were damaged,» he added. The destruction followed an announcement from the Israeli military that its forces had expanded operations in Gaza, following three weeks of intense bombardments in the wake of the October 7 attacks by Hamas in southern Israel. More than 7,700 people have since been killed in retaliatory Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, including some 3,500 children, according to the territory's health ministry. They came after Hamas militants crossed the heavily fortified border to southern Israel, killing some 1,400 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli officials. The Islamist group has also taken some 229 people to the Gaza Strip as captives, according to the army. Just hours before Israel intensified its bombardment on Friday night, army spokesman Daniel Hagari accused Hamas fighters of waging war on Israel from Gaza's hospitals and using civilians as «human shields». In Shati refugee camp on the outskirts of Gaza City, widespread damage was visible. «What happened in Shati is worse than an earthquake,» camp resident Alaa Mahdi, 51, told AFP. «There was bombing from everywhere, the navy, artillery and the planes,» he continued.

Fox Sports has announced that it is introducing a new way to experience the World Series, and they did so by introducing new Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to their coverage when the Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Texas Rangers tonight. This historic occasion marks the first time that drones will be incorporated into the World Series coverage, both for Fox Sports and Major League Baseball. Fox Sports has previously utilized drones in their coverage of events like the All-Star and Field of Dreams, as well as during USFL play.

In impersonation scams, fraudsters pretend to be reliable individuals, exchanges or services to trick users into sending cryptocurrencies or disclosing personal information.

Realty developer Lodha, listed as Macrotech Developers, has reported its best ever pre-sales performance with 12% on-year growth at Rs 3,530 crore for the quarter ended September along with continued debt reduction and robust business development. The company’s collections during the quarter rose 16% from a year ago to Rs 2,750 crore, while revenues from operations declined marginally to Rs 1,750 crore. Net profit for the period declined 42% to Rs 210 crore “We achieved our best-ever quarterly pre-sales performance at Rs 3,530 crore showing 12% on-year growth in spite of the quarter being the seasonally weakest.

SRM platform provider Responsive (formerly RFPIO) told ET while talking about the significance of AI in such capabilities. «The companies who utilize SRM, their chance of winning an RFP or tender is 16% higher,» Shankar said. «Moreover, using the SRM platform for many different teams within an organization improves revenue by 80%.»