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According to a report from the Financial Times, both HPS and BlackRock have reached an agreement on the broad outline of the deal, with scope to reveal the general terms after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  BlackRock agrees £2.55bn deal to acquire Preqin in private markets expansion Founded in 2007 by former Goldman Sachs global investment banking co-head Scott Kapnick, HPS was originally formed as a division of Highbridge Capital Management within JP Morgan Asset Management.  The firm now oversees $123bn in private credit and $22bn of public credit, making it one of the larges...

An anonymous source close to the couple told the publication, «Kate and William have had what the Queen famously called an 'annus horribilis. She’s had her health battle, and their marriage was rocked again by the ghost of rumors Wills cheated. It's been horrific for both of them and their kids—especially with King Charles battling cancer, Queen Camilla being ill, and the drama with Prince Harry. »This Christmas is going to be a much-needed time for them to heal their marriage. They just want quiet time together and a drama-free 2025, and they’re praying the family gets healthier,” they added.

Bulandshahr in 2015. The theft was reported by Mohammed Usman, a farmer, who filed a complaint on September 10, 2015. An FIR was registered under IPC sections 379 (theft) and 506 (criminal intimidation), leading to the arrest of the accused, Amarveer Singh. Additional Civil Judge Yagyesh Kumar Sonkar found Amarveer guilty and delivered the sentence on Tuesday. Usman expressed relief, saying, «Justice has finally been served after nine years. I had lost all hope but continued to pursue the case. This decision has restored my faith in the judiciary.» Bulandshahr SSP Shlok Kumar remarked, «Theft is theft, even if it involves something as small as a bee. A thief robs the farmer of their livelihood, and such crimes deserve severe punishment.»

Prabhudas Lilladher in its latest India Strategy Report while slashing its base case target for Nifty to 27,381 (27,867 earlier), recommending selective buying on dips for long-term gains. The domestic brokerage values Nifty at a 15-year average PE (19.1x) with Sept 26 EPS of 1,434 and arrives at a 12-month target of 27,381 (27,867 earlier), while in a bull case scenario, it values Nifty at PE of 20.1x and arrives at a bull case target of 28,750 from an earlier 29,260.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's nominee for health secretary, reportedly kept a secret diary filled with candid reflections on celebrities, political figures, and family. The New York Post claims to have accessed the diary which discovered after his second wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, died in 2013. In the diary, Kennedy called actor Tom Hanks a “chronic complainer” after an event in February 2000, despite acknowledging Hanks’s success. “I thought the guy was a chronic complainer when he seemed to have the best luck on Earth,” he wrote in February 2000, as claimed the the Post. He questioned news anchor Paula Zahn’s political leanings in January 2000, writing she “turns out to be a right wing zealot or an innocent who has swallowed all the tripe that the GOP propaganda machine produces daily.”

ASSOCHAM in collaboration with Egrow Foundation conducted an in-depth study on “MSMEs Facing Challenges in Doing Business”. The study marked the culmination of a series of detailed interviews with members of various state units of ASSOCHAM.

Thanks to what can only be called a miracle, Bhim Singh is finally back home. The frail man found tied to a tree at an animal farm in Jaisalmer is the same nine-year-old boy who was kidnapped from an auto 30 years ago. In September 1993, Bhim’s family received a chilling ransom call after he was snatched, but after that, there was silence. Police searches led to dead ends, and the boy seemed to vanish into thin air. reported TOI. His family moved on, though the unanswered questions lingered. Would they ever know what happened to their son?

MphasiS Ltd. 1.91 per cent to Rs 2958.45 in Thursday's trade as of 02:00PM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 24023.95, 250.96 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 3016.25 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week low of Rs 2180.05 and a high of Rs 3186.95. The company quoted a market-cap of Rs 55917.03 crore on the BSE.

Bitcoin has bounced back above $95,000 following significant volatility over the past four trading sessions. The cryptocurrency hit an intraday low of $90,770 on Wednesday but has since rallied, driven by positive developments in the U.S. regulatory landscape and favorable market sentiment. As of 12:19 PM, Bitcoin was trading 2.6% higher at $95,550, while Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, surged 4.9% to $3,596.

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HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. 0.01 per cent to Rs 4245.90 in Thursday's trade as of 11:59AM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 4278.80 and low of Rs 4227.05 during the session. The return on equity (ROE) for the stock stood at 28.08 per cent. Traded volume on the counter stood at 11:59AM shares and turnover at Rs 1.27 crore around that time. The stock of HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 4862.00 and 52-week low prices of Rs 2850.05, respectively.

Global K-pop phenomenon BTS is no stranger to the spotlight, often finding itself embroiled in controversies involving its members. Most recently, member Suga has become the subject of online buzz. Previously linked to legal issues surrounding a drunk driving case, Suga is now facing renewed attention over alleged conflicts with neighbors at one of his former residences. A report by Biz Hankook sheds light on Suga’s move from his luxurious UN Village villa, which followed his departure from another property in 2021. The report states that Suga initially purchased a residence in Hannam Riverhill in 2018 for? 3.40 billion KRW. However, just three years later, in November 2021, he vacated the property, reportedly due to disagreements with other residents in the community.

midcap stocks have outperformed the Nifty at an index level over the past year, there are 10 stocks that have been market laggards and have dragged down the Nifty Midcap 100 index. Vodafone Idea's 40% fall is the most notable, followed by IDFC First Bank and Bandhan Bank. Here's what to do with them: Other stocks include Tata Elxsi, Indraprastha Gas (IGL), AU Small Finance Bank, APL Apollo Tubes, Delhivery, Astral, and SBI Cards and Payment Services, which have fallen between 5% and 19% in the last 12 months.

Referring to an order issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Wednesday, the sources said that the 72-year-old man from west Delhi was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on November 3 following chest pain. The patient is diabetic (20 years, uncontrolled), has coronary artery disease with CHF, bilateral lower limb weakness and bowel and bladder incontinence, the source said.

nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat. The test, which took place on Wednesday morning off the coast of Visakhapatnam, was conducted in the Bay of Bengal. The K-4 missile, which is solid-fuelled and has a strike range of 3,500 km, was launched from the 6,000-tonne submarine, first reported by TOI.

Honasa Consumer (Mamaearth) hit 10% upper circuit at Rs 251.5 in Thursday's trade backed by heavy volumes on the NSE. A total of 17.6 lakh equity shares worth Rs 43.94 crore changed hands so far. This rally came after the stock had been under significant pressure. Honasa's share price had fallen nearly 40% over the past month and more than 50% in the last three months. It also dropped below its IPO price of Rs 324 earlier this month.

Shubman Gill, who suffered an injury to his thumb while fielding in the slips during match simulation in the build-up to the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, is doubtful for the second Test too, reported TOI. Gill is also likely to miss the two-day practice pink-ball math at Canberra starting from Sunday. The second Test will begin in Adelaide from December 6.

Brigade Enterprises Ltd.(up 2.4 per cent), Prestige Estates Projects Ltd.(up 2.06 per cent), Phoenix Mills Ltd.(up 1.96 per cent), Macrotech Developers Ltd.(up 1.48 per cent) and Godrej Properties Ltd.(up 0.79 per cent) were among the top gainers.

Around 148 companies participated in this year's placement drive, offering roles across sectors such as consulting, technology, finance and startups. Top earners received packages up to Rs 61.8 lakh, with the top 25% of students securing an average package of Rs 43.79 lakh. The 200-strong cohort secured 10 international placements from global companies such as Talabat, Gensol and Landmark Group.

General Zhang held a one-on-one meeting with Army Chief Gen Asim Munir on Wednesday, followed by delegation-level discussions. According to the statement, the engagements focused on «matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, measures for regional stability, and enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.»