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US stock market indexes Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, and Dow Jones are likely to trade higher on Monday as encouraging data eased recession worries following a brutal sell-off in Wall Street earlier in August. The S&P 500 has rebounded more than 6 per cent since August 5, when a steep drop pushed the benchmark the US index to its biggest three-day slide in over two years. A rapid return to calm was also evident in the Cboe Volatility Index, or Wall Street's «fear gauge,» which has retreated from last week’s four-year highs at a record pace, as per a Reuters report. Some of 2024's biggest winners have staged strong rebounds since August 5. Chipmaker Nvidia has bounced more than 20 per cent, while the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index has gained more than 14 per cent. Small-cap shares, which had been strong performers in July, have also recovered from recent lows, with the Russell 2000 up nearly 5 per cent, Reuters reported.

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Solomon Baek in the critically acclaimed series, takes a moment to reflect on his connection with his character. Based on Min Jin Lee's novel, Pachinko is a multigenerational saga that spans over six decades, chronicling the lives of the Baek family from their emigration from Korea to Japan in the 1930s to the family's struggles and triumphs in the 1980s. As Solomon embarks on a new chapter in his life, Jin Ha revisits his earlier thoughts on how deeply intertwined his own experiences are with those of his character, as per a report by Movieweb.

Narendra Modi has been continuously monitoring the Mpox (monkeypox) situation, the government said on Sunday. PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the PM, chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of preparedness for Mpox in the country and related public health measures. The meeting was briefed that as of now there is no reported case of Mpox in the country. As per the current assessment, the risk of a large outbreak with sustained transmission is «low». The WHO has declared Mpox a health emergency of international concern.

Reliance Industries (RIL), which will control the Star-Viacom18 merged entity after regulatory clearances, is leaning toward having only one OTT platform, JioCinema, after the merger, said people aware of the matter. Following the merger, RIL is considering a plan to combine Disney+ Hotstar with JioCinema, despite the former having higher downloads, said one of the persons. Disney+ Hotstar is Walt Disney-owned Star India's streaming service, while JioCinema is owned by RIL-controlled Viacom 18.

Elon Musk, the influential billionaire and CEO of X (formerly known as Twitter), has announced that the social media platform may cease its operations in Brazil. This dramatic statement comes after X alleged that top Brazilian judge, Alexandre de Moraes, threatened to arrest one of its legal representatives. The dispute between Musk and Moraes has been intensifying for months, highlighting a broader conflict over the regulation of social media in Brazil, as per the report by Forbes.

Inox Wind reported a profit in the April-June period, the first quarter it has done so since the three months to December 2018. «We are just at the cusp of a massive breakout,» Devansh Jain, executive director, InoxGFL Group, said in an interview. The company, a fully integrated wind energy player, has a record 2.9GW order book. The stock market has lapped up the turnaround story. The Noida-based company has seen its stock surge over 11 times from the low of ₹19 in December 2018 to ₹212 on August 16, 2024. In the past year, it has jumped 331% while the Sensex is up 22%, lifting its market capitalisation to nearly ₹28,000 crore.

woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in the wee hours of Sunday by an unknown biker whom she had hitchhiked, a senior police officer said. According to the Additional Commissioner of Police (East Zone) Raman Gupta, the woman, who is a final year degree student in a city college, was returning home to Hebbagodi after a get-together in Koramangala. «A man from whom she had taken a 'lift' made a criminal assault and raped her. We have registered a rape case and started an investigation,» Gupta told reporters here. He said prima facie it appeared she had gone for a get-together in Koramangala.

Spider-Man saga, Marvel's recent update on Spider-Man 4 brings hope to fans eager for Tom Holland's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Peter Parker, portrayed by Holland, was left isolated from his loved ones due to Doctor Strange's memory-wiping spell, there have been lingering questions about the future of the beloved character. However, the latest developments suggest that Spider-Man's story is far from over.

Kuwait City: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Sunday met Kuwait's top leadership and discussed ways to take the bilateral ties to a higher level and also exchanged views on the geopolitical developments in the region. Jaishankar, who arrived here on Sunday on a day-long visit, called on Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and sought his insights on taking the bilateral ties to a higher level. «Honoured to call on His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait. Conveyed the greetings of the President and Prime Minister,» Jaishankar said in a post on X. "India and Kuwait share centuries-old bonds of goodwill and friendship. Our contemporary partnership is expanding steadily. Thank him for his guidance and insights on taking our ties to a higher level," he added.

With the new school year starting in a few weeks, Canadian parents are feeling “stressed out” about shopping for their kids and looking for ways to cut back their spending, recent surveys show.

Attack on Titan's conclusion approaches, the beloved anime is set to make a dramatic return with a special event. In addition to an anticipated DVD and Blu-ray release, fans will be treated to Attack on Titan: The Movie: THE LAST ATTACK, a compilation film of the final chapters of the series. The film is slated for release in Japanese theaters later this year, with a worldwide screening yet to be confirmed, as per a report by Collider.

Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is facing allegations of a conflict of interest. Documents reviewed by Reuters show that Buch continued to earn revenue from Agora Advisory Pvt Ltd, a consultancy firm where she holds a 99% stake, during her tenure at SEBI. This situation raises questions about potential violations of SEBI’s 2008 policy, which prohibits officials from holding other professional positions that could lead to a conflict of interest.

Champai Soren could join the BJP, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday accused the saffron camp of «poaching» MLAs and «dividing society». Soren's statement came hours after JMM legislator and former chief minister Champai Soren reached Delhi. Addressing a government function in Jharkhand's Godda district, Hemant Soren alleged that the BJP brought people from Gujarat, Assam and Maharashtra to «spread poison among the tribals, Dalits, backward classes and minorities and make them fight with each other». «Forget about society, these people work to break families and parties. They poach MLAs. Money is such a thing that it doesn't take long for politicians to move here and there,» he said.

Kamal Nath on Sunday said the BJP is playing politics in the Kolkata woman doctor rape-murder case and claimed the way the party was raising the issue was «wrong». The postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and murdered on August 9 in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, triggering massive protests across the country.

Stree 2’ has proved to be an unstoppable force at the box-office. The Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao-starrer has broken all BO records. The horror comedy has crossed Rs 135.55 crore within five days of release, as per a report by box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com. According to reports, 'Stree 2' grossed Rs 163 crore in India and an additional Rs 25 crore overseas within three days. The film is anticipated to surpass the Rs 200 crore global mark by Sunday. The horror-comedy faced competition at the box office from two other major Bollywood releases. While the producers announced that Stree 2 achieved a net collection of Rs 100.1 crore within its first two days, industry trackerSacnilk observed a more than 40 percent increase in earnings on Saturday. On its third day in theaters (August 17), early estimates show the film raked in Rs 44 crore, with an overall Hindi occupancy rate of 61.96 percent.

Kumaraswamy on Sunday challenged the state government to approach the Supreme Court against him instead of seeking Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's permission to prosecute him. «What is the need to prosecute me? For how long have you been doing this drama?» Kumaraswamy asked, reacting to Siddaramaiah's accusation.

super blue moon." This phenomenon, which combines the characteristics of both a supermoon and a blue moon, is a statistical marvel that aligns two distinct lunar cycles, resulting in a sight that will not be seen again for several years. The occurrence is not only a visual treat but also a fascinating study of astronomical timing and definitions.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has denied that the franchise requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to retain MS Dhoni as an uncapped player for the next IPL season. This comes amid reports that BCCI might bring back a provision allowing franchises to retain retired international players as uncapped, a rule scrapped in 2021. Recent media reports suggested that CSK had approached BCCI during a recent meeting to treat former captain MS Dhoni as an uncapped player. However, Viswanathan refuted these claims in a conversation with the Times of India. «I’ve no idea about it. We’ve not requested it. They (the BCCI) have themselves told us that the ‘uncapped player rule’ may be kept, that’s all. They (the BCCI) haven’t announced anything as yet. The rules and regulations will be announced by the BCCI,» said Viswanathan.

salary offers to freshers, IT giant Cognizant issued a detailed statement on Sunday to clarify the situation. The company emphasized that the widely circulated ₹2.52 lakh annual salary offer was meant for non-engineering graduates with three-year undergraduate degrees, not for engineering graduates. This distinction had been lost in the public discourse, leading to misunderstandings about Cognizant's compensation practices.

Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren could join the BJP, Congress leader Ajoy Kumar on Sunday claimed that the ruling INDIA bloc in the state would not face any problem if the JMM veteran crosses over to the saffron camp. If Soren switches sides, it would create a fissure among BJP leaders in the state, Kumar said. «The ruling alliance will not have any problem as Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will be the face of the INDIA bloc in the assembly poll this year. But this will certainly create a fissure among BJP leaders,» the Congress leader said while responding to a query on speculations about Champai Soren. Notably, Champai Soren left for Delhi on Sunday, amid speculations that he is likely to join the BJP, sources said.