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TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's factory output fell 0.9% in November from the previous month, compared with the median market forecast for a 1.6% drop, data showed on Thursday.

In a recent development that’s invigorating the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a resurgence, now hovering around the $43,000 mark. This comes after a momentary dip below $42,000, with the digital currency currently trading near $42,300.

SAN JOSE (Reuters) — Nicaraguan migrants sent relatives back home record remittances this year through November, data from the country's central bank showed on Wednesday, fueled by massive waves of migration leaving the Central American nation in recent years.

Canada’s economy is still struggling to grow heading into the end of the year after contracting in the third quarter of 2023, according to Statistics Canada.

An economy produces two broad types of output: farm and non-farm. The non-farm sector comprises industry and services. As the economy develops, their expansion drives economic growth.

MUMBAI , BENGALURU : Promoter feud at Pune-based Finolex Cables Ltd has led to the rejection of two directors, making it the second public company in recent times where such discord led to the rejection of board members. Over 93% of promoter votes were cast against the resolutions ratifying the appointment of Achyut Dhadphale as non-executive non-independent director and Kshtija Wadatkar as non-executive independent director, voting data from a stock exchange disclosure showed. Orbit Electricals Pvt.

₹945 crore, according to information available with the government. Sood said India has already made significant progress in certain key areas of technology, especially in digital public good, which has helped transform the payment and fintech segments. This ground-breaking public-private partnership can be replicated in education to enhance access to education in a big way, he said.

A charter plane with 276 Indian passengers, grounded in France for four days due to suspected human smuggling, returned to Mumbai on Tuesday. The incident underlines the risks of illegal migration, also highlighted in the film Dunki. Mint explains the nuances: The Punjabi word dunki, meaning to move, or hop from one place to another, has inspired the term “donkey route".

Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government after the latter rejected the tableau of Punjab for the Republic Day. CM Mann claimed that the decision of the centre shows how much "poison" it has in its heart against the people of Punjab. Taking to 'X', CM Mann wrote, “Today, the value of the martyrdom of Punjabis by the BJP government at the centre has been presented to 3 crores Punjabis through the media.

Vedanta Group. “Our respective businesses are continuing to build on health awareness alongside communicating with employees in town halls as we see upward numbers of covid cases. Adhering to basic precautions like ‘mask must’, and sanitisation are key." During the nearly two years of the pandemic, companies had applied the WFH protocol, but over the past year, they are making it essential for employees to return to office.

Matrix: Renegades was circulated online, many fans thought that Matrix 5 was in the developmental stages. In The Matrix Resurrections of 2021, Keanu Reeves returned to the world of The Matrix in a big way. It unraveled the story of Neo played by Reeves as he went on his mission to rescue Trinity with the assistance of Morpheus, his friend.

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Zomato has received a Rs 402 crore show cause notice from the goods and services tax (GST) authorities over unpaid tax on delivery charges collected from customers, the company said in a BSE filing late Wednesday. The Gurugram-based company said it received the notice on December 26 to show cause as to why an alleged tax liability of the said amount for the period October 29, 2019 to March 31, 2022 should not be demanded from the company.

One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm announced the release of Travel Recap 2023 on Wednesday. Delhi emerged as the most traveled domestic destination, capturing the hearts of explorers and culture enthusiasts, while Dubai dominated international travel, showcasing the allure of showcasing the allure of its cosmopolitan charm. As per Paytm Travel trends, a 70% increase in solo travellers has been observed marking a trend of wanderlust-driven individuals seeking independence and self-discovery.

Whether it’s asking for a raise or switching careers altogether, many Canadians are setting financial goals for the new year. But an increasing number of workers doubt they’ll get paid more in 2024, a new poll has found.

Hermes in episode 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which was a surprising thing for the fans as the character was missing from the novel – The Lightning Thief. In the show on Disney+, both the characters of Hephaestus and Hermes stand out since none of them are present in the novel for the show’s first season.

Frauds reported by banks declined to a six-year low, and the average amount involved was the lowest in a decade, said an annual report on trends in the banking industry by the RBI. The number of fraud cases in private sector banks accounted for 66.2% of the total frauds in the banking sector; however, in terms of the amount involved, public sector banks had a higher share.

Returns from investment are the best indicator of the performance of various asset classes. And that helps investors determine which asset class is a winner and which ones to avoid. While the winners among asset classes keep rotating every year, the absence of any such pattern over the last 10 years (see chart), reinforces the importance of asset allocation in building a balanced portfolio. Here’s a quick look at the performance of different asset classes in 2023.

Tom Smothers, half of the iconic Smothers Brothers duo and co-host of a groundbreaking and socially conscious television show, passed away at the age of 86. The National Comedy Center, speaking on behalf of his family, confirmed his death on Tuesday at his residence in Santa Rosa, California, following a battle with cancer. In a statement released on Wednesday, Dick Smothers, Tom's brother and the other half of the beloved comedy duo, expressed gratitude for a lifetime spent together both on and off stage for over 60 years. He described Tom not only as a cherished older brother but also as a unique and invaluable creative partner. The statement reflected on their relationship, likening it to a good marriage where mutual love and respect deepened over time.