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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 TV advertising for the first 15 matches experienced a 1% increase in ad volumes per channel compared to the previous edition, according to a report by TAM Media. The number of sponsors and categories climbed by 26% and 63%, respectively, to more than 50. The top five categories present in IPL 2024 together comprised 52% share of ad volumes, with Ecom-Gaming leading the list. The Ecom-Gaming category dominated the category list in all 15 matches of IPL 2024. Apart from Ecom-Gaming, the top five categories included Range of Food Products, Pan Masala, Cellular Phones-Smart Phones, and Securities/Sharebroking Organisation.

Virgin Atlantic jet collided with a stationary British Airways airliner while being towed from a stand at London's Heathrow Airport on Saturday, the airlines said. Heathrow, Britain's busiest airport, said no passenger injuries had been reported and it did not anticipate any ongoing impact to the airport's operations.

Global capability centres (GCC) have been mushrooming in India over the past few years, with over 1,580 GCCs and an installed talent base of over 1.66 million currently. A new report by IT industry apex body Nasscom and Zinnov found that in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2023, India saw 10 new GCCs established, marking the entry of key MNCs like Edge Cortix, M31 technology Corporation, Signature IP into the Indian market. US-headquartered MNCs accounted for around 50% of the new GCCs.

NEW DELHI : Banks not recognizing any interest income on bad loans by following RBI’s prudential norms does not absolve borrowers from the obligation to show the interest liability on their financial statements, audit regulator National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) said in a regulatory order. NFRA said defaulters are not free of the obligation to recognise interest liability as banks are required to maintain a record of accrued interest on bad loans and do not release the borrower from the contractual liability to pay interest.

Conan O’Brien is likely to return to The Tonight Show, nearly 14 years after his abrupt departure. The 60-year-old comedian, who briefly helmed the iconic show from 2009 to 2010, is slated to make a guest appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s late-night talk show.

GM Breweries announced their Q4 FY24 results on 04 Apr, 2024, reporting a 3.3% increase in revenue and a significant 146.87% rise in profit year-over-year. In comparison to the previous quarter, the company saw a 0.82% growth in revenue and a remarkable 283.36% surge in profit.

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₹4,408.95 on Wednesday. The company’s management recently met analysts and spoke about the improving near-term demand outlook. According to management, barring a few pockets of weakness such as telecom (semiconductors), deal pipeline is improving.

Sea of Thieves offers players a chance to become pirates, sailing the Caribbean on their own ship. But with three different ship types to choose from, which one is right for you? Let's dive into the details of each vessel to help you make the best choice for your adventures, according to a Dexerto report. Sloop

Dave the Diver is available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles? We've gathered all the information you need to know about its availability on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and Xbox One, as per a Dexerto report. Initial Release

Woody Allen's much-anticipated 50th directorial venture, "Coup de Chance," initially premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2023. While the audience loved the film as per media reports, its digital release is still awaited. As the film was French, securing a U.S. distributor proved to be a challenge, leaving cinema lovers with no other option than to wait for the announcement of its theatre and streaming release options.

Investors are demanding higher yields to own the bonds of regional banks, threatening to further pressure lenders that are already being hit by rising deposit costs.

Wheel of Fortune," Pat Sajak, will bid farewell to the iconic game show with his final episode set to air on Friday, June 7, marking the Season 41 finale. Sajak has been a fixture on the show since 1981, when he took over as host of the daytime version, later also hosting the nighttime edition since 1983. Sajak, aged 77, who has been a fixture on «Wheel of Fortune» since 1983, announced his decision to step down last June after an incredible 40-year stint. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on June 12, 2023, Sajak expressed his gratitude for the memorable journey, stating, «I've decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.» He added, «It's been a wonderful ride, and I'll have more to say in the coming months”, a USA Today report quoted Sajak as saying.

NK Singh on Saturday said that India needs to rethink existing principles that guide country’s fiscal policy, including debt, which is expected to remain high in the post pandemic world. «The global average debt post-pandemic now approaches 100% and it is projected to remain above pandemic levels for about half the world,” Singh said. He was speaking at Kautilya Global Award 2023 and Fiscal Heritage award by TIOL, a platform for deliberations on public policy and taxation.

Glass Onion — A Knives Out Mystery, fans are anticipating the third chapter of the franchise. In good news to the viewers, renowned filmmaker Rian Johnson, who along with his producing partner Ram Bergman, recently signed a lucrative two-picture deal with Warner Bros will be working on the Netflix “Knives Out” series first. The movie «Glass Onion» was released on Netflix in 2022 and was well applauded by the viewers, Johnson is gearing up for "Knives Out 3," with filming reportedly slated to commence at the end of this year, as per a report by Coming Soon. Speculations suggest a November 2024 start date, hinting at a Christmas 2025 release for the upcoming mystery thriller, according to a report by Film Stories.

UK airport have been cancelled already. Several flights arriving at the England airport have also been diverted. According to The Telegraph report, All Aer Lingus flights leaving Belfast City Airport were cancelled along with many of British Airways and Air France.

Wipro Limited on Saturday announced Srinivas Pallia as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective immediately, according to the exchange filing on BSE. Pallia will succeed Wipro's former CEO Thierry Delaporte, who stepped down from the post after four years “to pursue passions outside the workplace". Srinivas Pallia will be based in New Jersey and will report to Wipro's Chairman, Rishad Premji.

Wipro Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He will be succeeded by Srinivas Pallia, who has spent nearly three decades with Wipro. Till now he was the CEO for the company's Americas 1 area, said the company in its BSE filing on Saturday.

will take over as the new new CEO and MD from April 7, 2024, for a period of five years, said India's fourth-largest tech major in its statement on Saturday. Palia is a Wipro veteran and has spent over three decades at Wipro.

Nilesh Shah while underscoring India's favourable economic situation due to cheaper oil prices and strong GDP despite geopolitical tensions. To prove that “god exists upstairs and is an Indian", Nilesh Shah, referred to double-digit oil prices in India despite the Israel-Hamas war, Red Sea disturbance and other geopolitical tensions. He also mentioned US Fed hints on rate cuts, and strong GDP growth rate numbers.

Vistara citied "various operational reasons" and "high utilisation of resources" as a cause of the cancellations and delays. In a statement, Vinod Kannan said the situation has already improved with its on-time performance improving for the last three days. "We hope to stabilise our operations for the rest of April 2024 by this weekend." Referring to the new contract for pilots, the CEO of the airline with 1,000 pilots, said “over 98 per cent of pilots have signed the new contract", however some pilots have some concerns and queries regarding the contract.