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Wintermute has reported a staggering 400% increase in over-the-counter (OTC) trading volumes for the year 2023 in the midst of a challenging year for crypto exchanges.In the latest report of its OTC performance, the crypto market maker and liquidity provider Wintermute revealed that its OTC trading volume has surged by four times despite the market downturn.

IPL 2024 Dates and Venue: Despite the upcoming general elections in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in the country, an ANI report said. As per the report, the much-awaited annual sporting event is likely to start on March 22, the tournament's dates align closely with the announcement of the election schedule. Addressing concerns, a BCCI source told ANI, «There is nothing like that, to shift the tournament outside the country, as the general election will also be at the same time.

Omar Abdullah on Wednesday refused to comment on the consecration of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, saying he does not want to indulge in politics on the issue. «I will not comment on the Ram Mandir. This is neither the first inauguration nor the last.

Chicken seekh kabab is the most tried plant-based meat product followed by popcorn chicken, chicken samosa and chicken biryani, while soy milk is the most tried plant-based dairy product, followed by almond milk and oat milk, found a study on consumer awareness about alternative proteins, carried out by the Good Food Institute India (GFI India). GFI India, the central expert organization and convening body in the alternative protein sector, in collaboration with Kantar World Panel, unveiled a new study on consumer awareness, trial, and purchase behavior for plant-based meat and dairy today. «Coinciding with the global phenomenon of Veganuary, which inspires millions to try plant-based diets every January, the report sheds light on the evolving landscape of consumer adoption of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy. With 377 products spanning 41 formats and 73 brands, the sector has witnessed rapid growth over the past few years, presenting consumers with an array of choices in plant-based meat, dairy, and egg categories,» said GFI in a media release.

Forbes Media chairman Steve Forbes and former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder discuss the December jobs report and point out discrepancies in its reporting.

The Indian rupee recouped early losses to end higher for a sixth consecutive session on likely foreign inflows.The rupee settled at 83.0350 against the U.S. dollar, its highest closing level since Dec. 15, against its close of 83.1150 in the previous session.The local unit opened lower and hit an intraday low of 83.18 earlier in the day, before rising to an over three-week high of 82.98 in the session.

Nestled along the pristine coastline of the Arabian Sea, Goa has long been known for its sun-kissed beaches, vibrant culture, and laid-back lifestyle. However, beyond its tourist allure, a new trend is emerging—real estate investors are increasingly turning their gaze to this small coastal state. The question arises: What makes Goa stand out, and why are investors looking beyond mainland India for real estate opportunities?

The life insurance sector reported a growth of 8.7% in annualised premium equivalent (APE) for December, with the private players turning in a good show with a rise of 11.4% in retail policies.

The ISPL will be India’s first tennis ball cricket tournament to be played in a stadium. The first edition of the ISPL tennis ball cricket tournament will be played over March 6-15. The idea is to provide young players from the grassroots level a national level platform. Six clubs—owned by the likes of Amitabh Bachchan (Mumbai), Ram Charan (Hyderabad), Hrithik Roshan (Bengaluru), Suriya (Chennai), Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor (Kolkata) and Akshay Kumar (Srinagar)—will compete in the ISPL.

The drama between Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rodgers continues to drag on, with the quarterback refusing to apologize after he suggested that the talk show host’s name will eventually surface on the list of Jeffrey Epstein’s associates.

Business Standard reported. As of November 2023, companies and financial institutions raised ~13,742 crore through public issues of non-convertible debentures (NCDs), the highest since 2019-20, when ~15,068 crore was raised, according to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) data. As of November, Power Finance Corporation raised the highest amount — ~2,824 crore.

ALSO READ: Manipur govt 'declined' permission to Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Imphal, claims Congress “We met Chief Minister N Biren Singh and sought permission for the venue of 'Bharat Joro Nyay Yatra' at Hatta Kangjeibung in Imphal East district from where the rally is scheduled to be flagged off. However, the chief minister has declined to permit the same," Keisham Megachandra said. Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, and a law-and-order situation has been prevailing in the state.

Investing.com — European stock markets edged largely lower Wednesday amid caution ahead of key U.S. inflation data, even after the release of better-than-expected French industrial production. 

Stocks gapped lower, while the equal-weight and small-cap indexes didn’t recover much. The S&P 500 finished the day lower by around 15 bps.

In a world increasingly fraught with risks, leading near-term concerns are shifting to the dangers of technology and related problems like the spread of disinformation, and away from economic worries, according to an annual survey of policymakers, industry leaders and experts on risk conducted by the World Economic Forum. The survey of more than 1,400 experts and leaders, released on Wednesday ahead of the WEF annual meeting in Davos next week, points to a moderately risky global environment through 2026 that deteriorates significantly over the coming decade.

told us that she git a cut on her hand," the official reportedly said. In contrast, police sources earlier informed that Suchana had initially told them her son was with her friend in Margao town. "The accused told us that the blood stains were due to her monthly periods.

match fixing" raised by Shiv Sena (UBT) faction leader Sanjay Raut ahead of the verdict in the Shiv Sena MLA disqualification case, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the decision to be announced later in the day by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar will have to be made on merit. Speaking with reporters in Mumbai on Wednesday, ahead of the verdict, CM Shinde said the Election Commission of India had allotted his faction the Shiv Sena name and symbol. «We are official Shiv Sena and we have the majority in the state Assembly… but some are making allegations of match fixing, but they also had a meal with the speaker but we didn't make any such allegations; the speaker is an MLA too and the meeting was official and it's in open light...,» CM Shinde said, responding to Sanjay Raut's allegation of «match fixing.» Earlier, Uddhav faction-led Shiv Sena raised objections to Speaker Narwekar meeting Shinde, ahead of the verdict at his residence on January 7 «Whether it's High Court or Supreme Court, they keep making comments on it… the decision will have to be on merit, as we (the government) are formed on merit,» CM Shinde added. Referring to the 2023 Supreme Court verdict refusing to disqualify the Maharashtra government, CM Shinde said, «They (UBT Shiv Sena) have lost ground as the government is functioning properly and working for the people...» On December 15, 2023, the Supreme Court extended till January 10 the time for the Speaker to pronounce a verdict on disqualification petitions against MLAs including Shinde. The disqualification pleas have been pending since the Maharashtra political crises started.

Puravankara has reported a sales value of Rs 1,241 crore for Q3FY24, a significant surge from the Rs 796 crore noted in the corresponding quarter of the prior fiscal year. Puravankara highlighted its record customer collections in Q3 FY24, reaching Rs 941 crores, marking a 52% year-on-year increase from Rs 621 crores in Q3 FY23. Ashish Puravankara, Managing Director, Puravankara Ltd., said, “The first nine months of FY24 has seen exceptional pre-sales, marking a strong growth of 89 percent Y-o-Y growth.

Indian Navy is proactively deploying its fleet to keep the pirates away and confine them in their waters, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Hari Kumar said on Wednesday. After unveiling the indigenously manufactured Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) by Adani Defence and Aerospace for the Navy, Hari Kumar said there have been about 35 drone attacks on ships largely on Israel-owned or flagged or related vessels in the Red Sea, North and Central Arabian Sea during the last 40-42 days.

ANI Technologies, the parent firm of ride-hailing major Ola Cabs, saw its standalone loss narrow by 65% to Rs 1,082 crore in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. The firm had incurred a loss of Rs 3,082 crore in FY22 on a standalone basis, according to partial data shared on the company’s website. Sales for FY23 grew to Rs 1,988 crore, against Rs 1,220 crore a year earlier.

match fixing" raised by Shiv Sena (UBT) faction leader Sanjay Raut ahead of the verdict in the Shiv Sena MLA disqualification case, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the decision to be announced later in the day by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar will have to be made on merit. Speaking with reporters in Mumbai on Wednesday, ahead of the verdict, CM Shinde said the Election Commission of India had allotted his faction the Shiv Sena name and symbol. «We are official Shiv Sena and we have the majority in the state Assembly… but some are making allegations of match fixing, but they also had a meal with the speaker but we didn't make any such allegations; the speaker is an MLA too and the meeting was official and it's in open light...,» CM Shinde said, responding to Sanjay Raut's allegation of «match fixing.» Earlier, Uddhav faction-led Shiv Sena raised objections to Speaker Narwekar meeting Shinde, ahead of the verdict at his residence on January 7 «Whether it's High Court or Supreme Court, they keep making comments on it… the decision will have to be on merit, as we (the government) are formed on merit,» CM Shinde added. Referring to the 2023 Supreme Court verdict refusing to disqualify the Maharashtra government, CM Shinde said, «They (UBT Shiv Sena) have lost ground as the government is functioning properly and working for the people...» On December 15, 2023, the Supreme Court extended till January 10 the time for the Speaker to pronounce a verdict on disqualification petitions against MLAs including Shinde. The disqualification pleas have been pending since the Maharashtra political crises started.