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Nykaa, on Tuesday reported a 24% year-on-year increase in operating revenue for the second quarter at Rs 1,875 crore. Consolidated net profit for the Mumbai-based company rose 66% to Rs 13 crore in the quarter ended September 30. Gross merchandise value (GMV) rose 24% to Rs 3,652 crore. Within this, the beauty vertical posted a 29% increase in GMV to Rs 2,783 crore, driven by a 31% rise in new customer acquisition.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday launched raids across 17 locations in poll-bound Jharkhand and West Bengal as part of its money laundering probe into alleged illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals. The federal agency had, in September, registered a case, under relevant provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to probe alleged illicit funds generated through infiltration of the trafficking of Bangladeshi nationals, including women, into Jharkhand. The ED's (ECIR), Enforcement case information report, equivalent to an FIR, is based on an earlier FIR registered by the Jharkhand Police in June.

Flipkart, Amazon, Swiggy and Zomato, and has reportedly found them to have violated competition law. Reactions to CCI's preliminary probe reports are premature. It's crucial to understand that CCI's investigation reports are only preliminary findings, based on an investigation conducted by DG. These reports are not CCI's final decision, nor binding on anyone. DG's investigation is one step in a lengthy quasi-judicial process that will culminate in a final decision by CCI. One needs to contextualise DG's investigation within CCI's overall decision-making process.

cancer. A royal reporter claims Kate Middleton only had pre-cancerous cells, sparking wild conspiracy theories about her cancer. Six months after confirming that she was receiving chemotherapy for her diagnosis, the 42-year-old Princess of Wales declared in September that she was cancer-free, as quoted in a report by The New York Post. Conspiracy theorists, however, are speculating that Middleton might not have had cancer at all. The theories support statements made by Rhiannon Mills, senior royal editor at Sky News, in a report that was resurfaced in September.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The board of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) on Tuesday approved a revision of all audit standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in spite of objections from the accountants' body on some of the changes.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: India now ranks among the top 10 countries globally in the number of patents, trademarks and industrial design applications, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) 2024 report on IP trends. The World Intellectual Property Indicators report underscores India’s rapid progress in the IP landscape.

The federal labour minister ordered an end to work stoppages at Canada’s largest ports in British Columbia and Quebec on Tuesday, imposing “final and binding arbitration” on the parties.

A financially literate and economically empowered female population means more informed financial decisions at the household level, increased savings and investment, and ultimately, a more robust and inclusive economy. In an era of complex financial landscapes, the persistent gender gap in financial literacy remains a significant barrier to women's economic empowerment.

MTNL has defaulted on a total payment of Rs 5,726.29 crore, comprising a principal amount of Rs 5,492 crore raised from various banks and an interest of Rs 234.28 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company shared that its total financial debt now stands at Rs 32,097.28 crore — 40 times more than its consolidated annual income of Rs 798 crore. Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday told reporters that there is no insecurity about the debt raised by MTNL as it is backed by a sovereign guarantee and the company's business will be transferred to BSNL.

Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Peacock, Hulu are offering new movies for their subscribers. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman starring in “Deadpool & Wolverine” is stand out film among movies that are being streamed, according a report. Anyone looking for an escape will find plenty of options on streaming. Some of the summer’s biggest blockbusters will soon be in your living room, starting with «Deadpool & Wolverine», ready to spice up Disney+ starting Tuesday. Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy went full throttle with the characters’ first entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with in-jokes, celebrity cameos and f-bombs galore. Also Read :Why has Mark Cuban deleted his pro-Harris tweets after her dismal election results? He has this for explanation

After a disappointing batting performance in the second match, India will be looking to make changes to their lineup. Abhishek Sharma's recent form is a concern, and the team may consider bringing in Tilak Varma to open with Sanju Samson. Ramandeep Singh is also an option for the middle order. India's key batters, including Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh, will need to perform consistently. Pandya, despite scoring 39 runs in the previous game, was slow to score, highlighting an area for improvement. While Samson is currently in good form, other batters must contribute if he has an off day.

Mark Cuban has eventually faced some backlashes following his deletion of pro- Kamala Harris tweets after her defeat in the US Presidential elections 2024 to Donald Trump, reported The Wrap. Eventually numerous accusations arose from the Libs of TikTok account which gradually prompted Mark Cuban to clarify on X (formerly Twitter) that he pretty routinely deletes tweets from past elections and other topics. According to The Wrap, he asserted that, ‘I have always gone back and deleted tweets. For years’ while also suggesting that anyone interested could check the Wayback Machine for archived versions. Also Read: Trump-driven stock rally: These companies are outperforming Tesla post-election

Sean Diddy Combs joking that you need locks on doors at parties to keep women there has resurfaced amid his arrest on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Diddy Combs' once-controversial advice to Conan O'Brien in a decade-old video has emerged amid his 'freak off' parties scandal. In a 2002 interview, Conan O’Brien asked the embattled rapper-turned-mogul during a 2002 interview to explain the ingredients for a “killer party.” “Women, beautiful women, of course,” Combs told the talk show host. “Beautiful men for the ladies, of course.” The clip's reemergence comes at a time when Sean Diddy is facing serious sex-trafficking charges, with many celebrities reportedly hesitant to speak out against him, reports Page Six.

Oprah Winfrey speaks out about allegations that she received $1 million for her unsuccessful Kamala Harris campaign. Oprah Winfrey claimed she was never paid a personal fee and refuted claims that she received $1 million for a Kamala Harris campaign event. When questioned about whether she received payment for her endorsement by a TMZ reporter on Monday, the TV personality responded that she was paid nothing, ever. Last week, the Washington Examiner revealed that Harris's campaign had paid Winfrey's media company, Harpo Productions, for a live, star-studded interview in October, as quoted in a report by The Independent.

Infibeam Avenues, which runs payment gateway CCAvenue, reported a total operational revenue of Rs 1,016 crore in the September quarter of FY24, up almost 30% from Rs 787 crore a year ago. Its net profit for the quarter stood at Rs 47.4 crore, up 16.7% from Rs 40.6 crore a year earlier. While the company saw its operational revenue grow steadily, its expenses shot up too. In the second quarter of the current fiscal, Infibeam Avenues reported total expenses of Rs 957 crore, up 30% from Rs 734 crore. A major chunk of the company’s expenses are operational expenses, part of which is a payment processing charge which it needs to pay banks for settling transactions generated via the CCAvenue gateway.

360 ONE Wealth and CRISIL on Tuesday released the Wealth Index report. It is a detailed research and analysis on the investment behaviours, preferences, and wealth management trends of India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). The survey has been conducted on 388 UHNIs and HNIs. The index offers a detailed understanding of the investment strategies and priorities of India’s wealthy. India is an emerging global wealth, with the country now host to 334 billionaires as of 2024. Mumbai has solidified its status as Asia’s billionaire capital and ranks third globally. It has raced based some of the cities in US and China. This economic momentum is expected to further fuel wealth creation across sectors like fintech, e-commerce, space, and defence.

Song Jae Rim, the well-known South-Korean actor was found dead at his Seoul apartment, according to a statement from Seongdong Police Station in Seoul. He was just 39. Song Jae Rim's death has left the Korean entertainment industry in a deep state of shock. Song Jae Rim's cause of death is yet to be ascertained during the preliminary stages of the investigation. However, the authorities have determined there were “no sign of foul play.” A two-page later was reportedly discovered at the scene. According to Korean media reports, Song Jae Rim's funeral will be held on Thursday at a Yeouido funeral home. ALSO READ: Song Jae Rim, 39-year-old South Korean actor, found dead in his Seoul apartment

Religare Enterprises on Tuesday reported a 70 per cent jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 68.49 crore for the second quarter ended September 2024. The financial services firm had a consolidated net profit of Rs 40.35 crore in the July-September quarter of 2023-24. Its total revenue stood at Rs 1,971 crore during the second quarter of the current fiscal year, up from Rs 1,586 crore in the corresponding period of the last year.

gold prices, according to the monthly gold market report released by the World Gold Council today. The start of November saw gold pressured by higher opportunity costs and a Republican clean sweep. The first week of November saw gold move lower after hitting a new all-time high on the first of the month.

Bitcoin is heading towards $100,000 amid President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and promise for clearer cryptocurrency regulations, as per a report. On Tuesday, the Bitcoin price was hovering around $87,880 apiece. Bitcoin price has surged about 30 per cent since the US election, IANS reported. According to Nigel Green of deVere Group, «Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by the end of January 2025 after Donald Trump takes office». The bullish prediction from Green comes after the cryptocurrency has experienced a staggering 93 per cent price rise year-to-date.