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UK, a surprising turn of events may leave arachnophobes unsettled. The country is seeing a boom in giant Fen Raft spiders, with some reaching the size of a human palm. Nearly ten years after Chester Zoo first began reintroducing these spiders to save them from extinction, the arachnid population has grown massively. Now, more than 10,000 breeding females are flourishing, marking a remarkable comeback for the species. «Ten years ago, we helped release thousands of giant spiders back into the UK. The Fen Raft Spiders were bred right here at the zoo, and we're super happy to report there are now more than 10,000 breeding females, and they've just had the biggest mating season on record!» Chester Zoo said in a statement. The conservation efforts have been hailed as a success, with the zoo expressing pride in its role in bringing back a species once on the brink of extinction.

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is likely to report healthy double-digit growth in sales in the second quarter, mainly driven by strong domestic and US businesses. However, the bottom line is seen declining in the reporting period. Net profit for the July-September 2024 period may fall 3% year-on-year, according to an average estimate of four brokerages. Meanwhile, sales are likely to grow 13% year-on-year, the estimates revealed.

Exide Industries Ltd on Monday reported a 13.66 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 233.4 crore in the September quarter, impacted by higher expenses. The company had posted a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 270.32 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, Exide Industries Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the quarter under review was at Rs 4,450 crore compared to Rs 4,371.52 crore in the year-ago period.

BEIJING — Early indicators of China's biggest shopping event of the year reveal a pickup in select categories amid expectations of relatively modest growth in overall sales.

Shein and Temu have transformed the fashion landscape across Europe and the United States. In the U.S., Shein and Temu are challenging Amazon's dominance, while in Europe, they are reshaping the market by competing aggressively with established fashion retailers like Zara and H&M, reported The Times of India (TOI). The appeal lies in their ultra-low prices and vast product ranges, making long-standing retailers seem less competitive in comparison. Zara and H&M are feeling the pressure, as Temu and Shein are often able to undercut their prices and deliver faster, feeding a growing demand for ultra-fast fashion in Europe. Recently, however, Temu has come under scrutiny in Europe. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, has reportedly launched an investigation into Temu, following suspicions that the company may not be effectively preventing the sale of illegal products. This probe, reported by the Associated Press, follows Temu's addition to the EU’s list of “very large online platforms,” which are subject to stringent oversight under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

Mithun Chakraborty’s first wife, Helena Luke, is no more. She was 68. As per reports, the yesteryear actress breathed her last in her home in the US. The exact cause behind her death is yet unknown. The news of her death was made public by her friend, dancer, and actress Kalpana Iyer. Her last post on Facebook reads, “Feeling weird. Mixed emotions and no clue why, discombobulated."

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Grasper Global Pvt. Ltd, the parent of new-age educational toy and games maker Skillmatics, will look to list in India over the next 2-3 years, said co-founder and chief executive Dhvanil Seth in an interview with Mint. The Peak XV-backed company is also exploring newer categories such as gaming for adults and home and nursery, Seth added.

Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia as China's leaders begin a major meeting expected to bring fresh pledges of help for the world's second-largest economy

In the firm's quarterly earnings report, released on Saturday (2 November), Berkshire's figures revealed it had shed 100 million shares of Apple during the last three months, approximately a quarter of its holding.  This means that Buffet has ditched nearly two thirds of his stake in Apple since its 2023 peak, which accounted for $178bn of the company's stock portfolio at the time. Apple shares suffer in pre-market trading as Warren Buffett halves stake The decision follows a slump in Apple's net income reported in its fourth-quarter results last week, leading the tech giants share...

Marico Ltd. 1.86 per cent to Rs 634.35 in Monday's session as of 01:07PM (IST) even as the equity benchmark Sensex traded 1232.28 points at 78491.84. Earlier in the day, the stock witnessed a gap down start to the session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 719.80 and a 52-week low of Rs 486.75 on NSE. Around 21543 shares changed hands on the counter till 01:07PM (IST).

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are all set to take their relationship to the next level with a wedding planned for December 4, 2024. The highly anticipated ceremony will reportedly take place at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, a significant location for Chaitanya's family and the Telugu film industry. The couple’s engagement took place on August 8, 2024, in an intimate gathering attended by family and close friends. Annapurna Studios was set up by Akkineni Nageswara Rao and is located on a 22-acre site in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. There has been no official announcement from the Akkineni family yet but many media reports, citing family insiders, have been providing updates about the wedding.

Tata Elxsi Ltd. 1.57 per cent to Rs 6995.40 in Monday's trade as of 12:53PM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 23869.4, 434.95 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 7107.70 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week low of Rs 6406.60 and a high of Rs 9191.10. The company quoted a market-cap of Rs 43595.73 crore on the BSE.

sedentary lifestyle can have some unexpected and serious health implications. If you’re clocking in a lot of seated time, it’s worth considering how it might affect your health in the long run. Here’s a breakdown of the risks associated with sitting too much, as highlighted by a recent TOI report.

Commercial vehicle maker and Hinduja Group flagship firm Ashok Leyland on Monday said its total vehicle sales declined 9 per cent to 15,310 units in October. It had sold a total of 16,864 vehicles in the year-ago period. Total medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) sales, including exports, in the previous month stood at 9,408 vehicles, a drop of 8 per cent over 10,185 M&HCVs sold in the corresponding month of last year, the company said. The total light commercial vehicle sales (domestic plus exports) during the reported period also fell 12 per cent year-on-year to 5,902 units.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) fell by 4% to their day’s low of Rs 1,336.30 on the BSE after the company shared its October business update wherein it has reported handling of 37.9 MMT of cargo. The company stated that the achieved volume was in alignment with their yearly volume target.

Adani Power Ltd. traded 1.28 per cent in Monday's session at 12:31PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 597.10 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 597.10 and Rs 586.15, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 896.75 and a 52-week low of 365.55. About 71,202 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market experts have cautioned investors that past performance is not a crystal ball for future gains. Given the Nifty 50 index’s hefty 26% return over the past year, investors may need to scale back their return expectations for equities.

SRF Ltd. traded 0.4 per cent in Monday's trade at 11:35AM (IST). Around 2,148 shares changed hands on the counter. The stock opened at Rs 2243.25 and touched an intraday high and low of Rs 2256.50 and Rs 2223.00, respectively, in the session so far. Shares of the company of SRF Ltd. quoted a 52-week high of Rs 2697.45 and a 52-week low of Rs 2088.55.

Tech Mahindra Ltd.(up 0.73 per cent) were among the top gainers.

Shriram Finance Ltd. 0.96 per cent to Rs 3120.85 in Monday's session as of 11:01AM (IST) even as the equity benchmark Sensex traded 1191.16 points at 78532.96. Earlier in the day, the stock witnessed a gap down start to the session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 3652.15 and a 52-week low of Rs 1910.55 on NSE. Around 7956 shares changed hands on the counter till 11:01AM (IST).

Bharat Forge Ltd. traded 0.94 per cent in Monday's session at 10:49AM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 1430.00 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 1435.90 and Rs 1396.75, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 1826.20 and a 52-week low of 1015.60. About 9,122 shares changed hands on the counter so far.