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NSSO) on Wednesday released a report that showed the unemployment rate in urban areas fell to 6.6% in the September quarter of the current fiscal year 2024 from 7.2% a year ago. Among the males, the unemployment rate in urban areas fell to 6% in July-September compared to 6.6% in the year-ago period. It was 5.9% in April-June 2023, 6% in January-March 2023 and 6.5% in October-December 2022.

MUMBAI : Lenders to Go First plan to scout for litigation finance to bring home up to ₹12,000 crore tied up in various lawsuits, two people aware of the development said, as the bankrupt airline stares at likely liquidation. The amount includes an arbitration award that it won against engine maker Pratt & Whitney at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) earlier this year, as well as several other lawsuits under way.

₹6,448 per bbl, having swung between ₹6,323 and ₹6,500 per bbl during the session so far, against a previous close of ₹6,413 per barrel. -OPEC+ and its oil majors are currently holding talks and negotiations are going on, but no further delay is expected, according to Reuters.

(Reuters) -Health insurers Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Humana (NYSE:HUM) are in talks for a merger, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, fresh off his prescient call this summer to short bonds, now said he expects the Fed to start cutting interest rates much sooner than the market anticipates or the economy faces the risk of a «hard landing», Bloomberg News reported.

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Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Humana (NYSE:HUM) are in talks to combine in a stock-and-cash deal, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday afternoon citing people familiar with the matter. A deal to merge could be finalized by the end of the year, it was added.

There has been an increase in donations to charities linked to Hamas following the resistance group’s attack on Israel on October 7.

The scandals of recent years have taken a profound toll on the credibility and trust of the cryptocurrency sector. However, with the SBF trial behind us, Binance’s settlement with the DoJ, and the promise of a Bitcoin ETF creating a positive buzz in the markets, it feels like the industry is at a pivotal moment.

Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said Wednesday that policymakers need to retain the option of raising interest rates if inflation doesn't show enough progress coming down.

When big innovations change the world, people tend to argue about them. Will Web3 finally democratize the internet? Is decentralization real? I’m a data guy. I don’t consider myself in a position to answer questions about Web3’s cultural impact. I can, however, point out that griping is nothing new. It predictably happens just when the biggest changes are coming. Consider this excerpt of an article written by automobile pioneer Alexander Winton, who sold his first car in 1897:

train passengers and by the end of the current financial year, the Indian Railways will touch the pre-Covid passenger traffic of 650 to 700 crore, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. The minister strongly refuted some reports and comments on social media that the number of train passengers has become half of what it used to be in 2010. «Post-Covid lockdown, the Indian Railways started its train services from December 2021 and by July 2022, operations were normalised.

Sam Bankman-Fried got a test run taking the stand at his New York criminal trial on Thursday, after a judge sent jurors home but let him demonstrate portions of his testimony before deciding what parts of it he'll allow.

Sticky Vicky passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 80 following a long illness. The news came as a shocker for people. Vicky was a well-known dancer in the Spanish vacation destination, where she captivated audiences for decades with her risque routines. Vicky's daughter broke the news of the dancer's demise. Taking to Facebook, Vicky's daughter, María Gadea Aragüés said with profound grief she wanted to let everyone know that her mother passed away today at 6. She further added it is hard to believe for her and her entire family. «I thank God for being able to always be by her side, I am left with a broken heart,» María wrote.

Stability AI, the British artificial intelligence startup behind the Stable Diffusion image generator, has explored selling the company as management faces increased pressure from investors over its financial position. The London-based firm has presented itself as an acquisition target in recent weeks, and held early-stage conversations with multiple companies, according to several people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the discussions were private. A deal is not imminent and the company could cut the process short without selling, they said.

New York in 2022. A total of 545,500 residents made the decision to leave the Empire State, seeking new homes in states such as Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Interestingly, fewer individuals opted for states like Wyoming, Montana, Iowa, and Mississippi, as per a report. The nationwide trend showed that 8.2 million people relocated from their current state to another, marking a 3.8 per cent increase compared to the numbers in 2021, USA Today reported data published by US Census Bureau. Florida emerged as the most popular destination for New York emigrants, attracting 91,201 individuals. Following closely were neighboring states, with New Jersey witnessing the second-largest influx (75,103), trailed by Connecticut (50,670) and Pennsylvania (44,807). In contrast, states like Wyoming, Montana, Iowa, Mississippi, and South Dakota experienced fewer than 500 people moving from New York during 2022. The primary motivations behind Americans' decisions to relocate in 2022 were centered on enhancing their overall quality of life, seeking more affordable living areas, and securing larger homes. A significant portion, nearly a quarter, identified quality of life as the foremost factor influencing their choice to relocate to a different state.

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ICICI Securities on October 16 posted a net profit of ₹424 crore in the quarter ending September 2023, marking a surge of 41 percent as compared to the year-ago period. In the second quarter of FY23, the company's profit after tax stood at ₹300.4 crore, as per the regulatory filing made by the ICICI Group company.

Space.com, the NASA is planning to incorporate helicopter-like drones into future Mars missions. These are expected to be "built with designs more robust than their predecessor — which has completed 66 flights, and counting". The NASA said a new rotor, that could be used with next-generation Mars helicopters, was tested at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California on September 15 this year.

Multistrada V4 Rally, and other features encompass a hands-free fuel cap, a ventilated smartphone compartment, and a center stand. As per a report from HT Auto, tailored for touring, the Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour is equipped with side cases boasting a combined storage capacity of 60 liters. These cases feature an exclusive Grand Tour livery, matching the overall design of the motorcycle.

Mint Healthcare Summit 2023 that fear, not increased awareness, drove people to buy health insurance during and after covid. That said, health insurance very much remains a push product in India. Dr Mishra is director - product, underwriting & claims, at Niva Bupa Health Insurance.