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Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Act needs to be amended to protect such entities and settle disputes between buyers and sellers through an online dispute system, MSME secretary SCL Das said Saturday. Banks, while lending to such businesses, should also look at factors like cash flow and digital footprint besides balance sheet, he advised. «We need to amend the MSMED Act to make the legal mechanism for protecting MSMEs more effective, especially for settling disputes between buyers and sellers through an online dispute system,» Das said at an event organised by the Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises.

George Clooney and Brad Pitt are in for a treat as the iconic duo reunite on screen for their latest film Wolfs, which premiered on September 27, 2024. The action-comedy is now available for streaming on Apple TV+, bringing together two of Hollywood’s most beloved actors once again. Known for their Ocean’s Eleven collaborations, Clooney and Pitt now play rival fixers in Wolfs, a film that has generated significant buzz. Directed by Spider-Man filmmaker Jon Watts, the movie offers a gripping narrative of two professionals forced to work together to clean up high-profile crimes.

Bank of America (BofA) has placed two bankers in India on administrative leave as part of an internal investigation following a whistleblower complaint, alleging they had tipped off certain investors of upcoming secondary offerings, the Financial Times reported. The tip-off from the bankers — including a senior member of BofA's Indian investment banking operation — allowed the investors to «front run» the stock sales and profit from non-public information, FT said citing unnamed sources. While the BofA investigation is looking at a number of deals, it is focused on a $200-million stock sale for Sun Life, the life insurance subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla, in March, it said.

US recession, feel economists like Mark Spitznagel, chief investment officer and founder of Universa. The burden of these rate cuts may soon begin to trouble the US economy, and even though this aggressive approach was taken to thwart an impending recession, things could end up being more vicious later on.

UnPrisoned, the Hulu series featuring Kerry Washington, has been officially canceled after two seasons. The news was shared directly by Washington on her Instagram account, where she expressed her disappointment but also profound gratitude for the journey of creating the show. The series, which premiered under Hulu’s Onyx Collective banner, was known for its strong focus on stories by creators of color and other underrepresented groups, as mentioned in a report by Decider. Washington, reflecting on the series’ abrupt conclusion, stated, «This beautiful show that we poured so much of our hearts and souls into is unfortunately not coming back for a Season 3. But I wanted you to hear it from me because while we’re super duper disappointed, we’re also crazy deeply grateful.»

Wuhan shipyard, one of China's most recent nuclear-powered assault submarines sank, a US official confirmed, as per reports by Business Insider. The Chinese submarine, which was recorded in the Wuchang shipyard in Wuhan in late May, is believed to be the newest Zhou-class ship. However, it sank at some point after that. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on the occurrence. Big, floating cranes were close to the pier in June, according to satellite photos taken by Planet Labs after it sank. It's thought that China has been trying to recover the ship. It was the first submarine of its type to sink. Thomas Shugart, a retired US submarine officer and adjunct senior scholar at the Center for American Security think tank, initially shared pictures of cranes gathered around an object in the water on X in July, near the location where the new submarine had previously been. He also mentioned the oil containment boom and conjectured that odd things were going on. Shugart posted online satellite photos from July 5 that revealed the cranes had moved, presumably completing the presumed salvage operation.

The encounter took place in Arigam village of Devsar in the district. The Army, Jammu & Kashmir Police and CRPF launched a joint operation following an intelligence input on the presence of militants in the area, police said. During search operations, militants fired indiscriminately, triggering an encounter, police said. The two militants killed were identified as Aaqib Ahmad Gojri of the Chadoora area of Budgam and Umais Wani of Chawalgam in Kulgam, both associated with the Resistance Front which officials say is an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Toiba. Police said they have sent the DNA samples of the two militants for confirmation of their identity.

Hurricane Helene caused dozens of deaths and billions of dollars of destruction across a wide swath of the southeastern U.S., leaving more than three million customers without any power and, for some, a continued threat of floods.

Israel has conducted extensive airstrikes against Hezbollah positions in eastern and southern Lebanon, claiming to have struck over 140 sites associated with the militant group. The strikes have reportedly resulted in the destruction of residential buildings, sending large plumes of smoke into the sky. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) asserted that their offensive led to the deaths of several Hezbollah commanders, including the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Hezbollah later confirmed Nasrallah's death, marking a significant blow to the organisation. Additionally, Iran reported the death of Abbas Nilforushan, a deputy commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, who was also killed in the strikes.

UK government announced on Friday that it had acquired a key semiconductor factory after fears its imminent closure would hamper a crucial supply chain to Britain's armed forces. The facility at Newton Aycliffe in northeast England is the only secure site in Britain with the capability to produce gallium arsenide chips, used in electronic devices. The semiconductors are used in a number of military platforms, including to boost fighter jet capabilities.

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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, Iranian media reported Saturday. The killing of Gen. Abbas Nilforushan marks the latest casualty suffered by Iran as the nearly yearlong Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip teeters on the edge of becoming a regional conflict. His death further ratchets up pressure on Iran to respond, even as Tehran has signalled in recent months that it wants to negotiate with the West over sanctions crushing its economy.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called on Muslims on Saturday «to stand by the people of Lebanon and the proud Hezbollah with whatever means they have and assist them in confronting the… wicked regime (of Israel)». Khamenei, in a statement after the Israeli army said it had killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, said: «The fate of this region will be determined by the forces of resistance, with Hezbollah at the forefront», state media reported. After Hezbollah confirmed Nasrallah's death, Iranian media reported that General Abbas Nilforoushan, a deputy commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, had died «next to Nasrallah» in the Israeli strikes on south Beirut on Friday.

UFC schedule for Saturday fight night is out now and the fight card shows MMA fans will have a number of interesting fights to watch. UFC fight night is taking place at Accor Arena in Paris. The main event will be between Benoit Saint Denis and Renato Moicano in the lightweight division. In middleweight division, Nassourine Imavov will fight Brendan Allen. In featherweight category, William Gomis will take on Joanderson Brito. In welterweight segment, Kevin Jousset will fight Bryan Battle. Gabriel Miranda will fight Morgan Charriere in featherweight segment. In lightweight category, Matt Frevola will fight Fares Ziam. UFC Fight Night will be held on September 28. The main event is scheduled to start at 3 pm (ET). The event can be watched on ESPN+ in the US.

Donald Trump's campaign has been forced to change the venue of an upcoming rally in Wisconsin due to a shortage of Secret Service personnel, as per a report by CBS which quoted its sources. The rally, initially planned as an outdoor event at an airport, will now be held indoors at a smaller arena in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

Donald Trump are looking at a major tussle, as the former US President has dropped claims that the IT giant is interfering in the US elections, and portraying him in a bad light. Trump, on Friday, clearly stated, Google majorly displays 'bad stories' written about him, and he would prosecute the company as soon as he came to power after November 5.

The federal government postponed an auction of floating offshore wind leases off the Oregon coast on Friday after developers said they wouldn’t bid and the state’s governor asked that all leasing activities stop

Makwanpur district are missing, believed to have been caught in a landslide triggered by heavy rains, the ANFA said on Saturday. The rains, which have caused several fatalities in the area, led to the incident. The incident occurred in Indrasarowar, not far from the capital Kathmandu, while the players were moving to a safer location, ANFA said in a statement. «Search efforts are currently underway… the other players who were at the same location have been safely moved to a secure area,» ANFA added.

Musheer Khan, younger brother of Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan, sustained a neck fracture following a road accident near Lucknow on Friday, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. Musheer was en route from his hometown, Azamgarh, to Lucknow for the Irani Cup, set to begin on October 1. Due to his injury, he is expected to miss that match as well as the opening rounds of the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. In a statement released on Saturday, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) confirmed Musheer’s injury, noting that he is currently «stable, conscious, and well-oriented.»

minimum export price (MEP) of $490 per tonne. The exports of non-basmati white rice were prohibited since July 20, 2023. “The export policy for non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or gazed) …is amended from prohibited to free, subject to MEP of $490 per tonne with immediate effect and until further orders,” the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.

The debate, moderated by CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell and Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan, promises a heated encounter with microphones remaining live for both candidates throughout the event, as mentioned in the report by USA Today. This arrangement marks a significant departure from the presidential debate held earlier in September between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.