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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won three of the five states. While, the BJP retained power in Madhya Pradesh, it ousted the Congress from Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. Meanwhile, the Congress secured victory in Telangana and the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) won in Mizoram.

Reliance Industries Ltd-owned production house Jio Studios is looking beyond sister concern JioCinema to stream its movies and web shows after the latter declined much of its content, two people aware of the matter said. Jio Studios has also stopped green-lighting new projects in the backdrop of many completed projects remaining unsold, the people cited above said on condition of anonymity. While Jio Studios claims that streaming all titles on JioCinema was never part of the plan, the people cited above said on condition of anonymity that Uday Shankar, the influential top investor of JioCinema, has refused to screen all titles commissioned by Jio Studios, prompting it to look for outside buyers.

CHENNAI : While the result of the state assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh has surprised many, it will calm the markets. Fears of fiscal profligacy or a rickety coalition government at the Centre in 2024 have eased. Mint explains: Not many expected the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to do well in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and pre-poll surveys showed a close fight in Rajasthan.

Kabuki theatre, performative set-pieces lead from one to the other — politicians and celebrities arrive by private jets, speakers predict imminent doom, hectoring NGOs cast blame, political negotiations go overtime and, finally, the signing of a new agreement that most participants hope, and pretend, will make a difference. Despite 27 conferences since the 1990s, with ominous speeches and bold promises, global emissions have increased, punctuated only once, by Covid-19. This year is likely to see higher emissions than ever before. Almost every rich country preaches far more than it delivers.

Daryl Hall & John Oates threatens to bring over five decades of musical collaboration to a halt. Filings in a Nashville court and a hearing last week reveal that the «You Make My Dreams» hitmaker are involved in a fight over sale of their joint business venture in which Hall, 77, has accused Oates, 75, of committing the “ultimate partnership betrayal”. “Your average fans feel like it’s a divorce — they’re upset and sad,” Lori Allred, who founded the first Hall & Oates fan club in the US officially recognized by the multiplatinum-selling duo, said. “You’re seeing these two people, and you grow up with their music, following them and going to shows, and now it’s like, wow.

Congress’ failure to translate the caste census issue into electoral dividends in the assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. BJP’s good show in the three states has apparently posed a new challenge for these parties that were planning to bank on this issue for their electoral gains in the coming 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Most of the leaders of these political parties are now desperately waiting for the Congress party’s future stand on the caste census issue. They fear that the Congress may have a relook at this issue in the new situation emerging post announcement of the poll results. Most of the leaders, associated with these parties, said the demand for caste census can’t become a national issue without support from the Congress.

Gold fell more than 2% after hitting an all-time high on Monday as the dollar rebounded, but expectations of a cut in US interest rates in 2024 stemmed zero-yield bullion's retreat. Spot gold slipped 2.3% to $2,022.99 per ounce by 10:52 a.m. ET (1552 GMT). U.S.

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed

Bank of India is likely to hold the key interest rates in its December monetary policy review and continue with its emphasis on containing inflation, which has shown encouraging trends the past two months. Macroeconomic indicators remain healthy, with GDP growing at 7.6% in Q2, exceeding expectations. With economic growth continuing to be strong, the central bank will focus mainly on inflation, liquidity, and currency management.

NBA In-Season Tournament's quarterfinal round, the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers are set to engage in a riveting battle, amplifying the excitement for basketball enthusiasts. The ongoing 2023-24 season has highlighted the Celtics' emergence as formidable contenders for the championship. Fueled by the dynamic offensive tandem of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Boston boasts an intricate gameplay that has proven to be a challenging puzzle for opposing defensive setups. On the opposing end, the Pacers have swiftly transformed into an offensive powerhouse, largely credited to the stellar rise of Tyrese Haliburton. The 23-year-old point guard has been delivering exceptional performances, maintaining a double-double average and securing the top spot in assists per game across the league. The collision between these two formidable teams promises a riveting display of skill and strategy, making it an encounter not to be missed by basketball aficionados. For those eager to catch the action, here are the essential details: Date: Monday, December 4 TV Channel: TNT Live Streaming: Sling TV The Celtics vs.

In over three decades as a financial advisor, Diane Young has answered clients’ questions about taxes and Social Security. She’s running for Congress to influence those issues.  

US stocks are headed for a rocky end to the year after rallying in November as bond yields fluctuate, according to Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson.

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By Valerie Volcovici

The holiday spending season is upon us, and poll after poll reveals that this year Canadians are keeping a tighter grip on their wallets.

Before long, the shortest route has the strongest chemical signature, helping other ants learn to use it, said Tshilidzi Marwala, an artificial intelligence engineer and rector of United Nations University. The «ant-based algorithm» and other learning systems, studied by data scientists, are now being used to reduce inefficiencies in manufacturing processes — one way to cut planet-warming emissions. «Today we have ant-based artificial intelligence algorithms, because (they) are quite efficient,» said Marwala, who is also a U.N. Under-Secretary General, in an interview at the COP28 U.N.

Nu-metal icons Limp Bizkit have confirmed that they will play at the 2024 Download Festival in Derby, which is scheduled to take place from June 14 to June 16. This is a much-awaited return to the UK for the band.

Indian stock indices climbed more than 2% on Monday with investors cheered by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victory in assembly elections in three states. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) on Monday sold stocks of Indian companies worth ₹16,632.02 crore and bought stocks for ₹18,705.23 crore, resulting in an inflow of ₹2,073.21 crore, according to NSE data. On Friday, foreign institutional investors bought shares worth ₹1,589.61 crore.

Byju Raveendran, the eponymous founder of Indian edtech titan Byju’s, has pledged his home as well as those owned by his family members to raise money for paying employees as the company battles a cash crunch, according to people familiar with the matter. Two homes owned by the former billionaire’s family in Bengaluru, in southern India, and his under-construction villa in Epsilon — a plush gated community in the city — were offered as collateral to borrow $12 million, the people said, asking not to be named as the information is not public. The startup used the funds to pay salaries to 15,000 employees in Byju’s parent firm, Think & Learn Pvt., on Monday, they said.

Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case related to the excise policy case until December 11, 2023. Meanwhile, the court also ordered to supply an advance copy of the supplementary chargesheet to Sanjay Singh's lawyer and noted that the bail arguments are to be held on December 6, 2023. Earlier during the arguments, the Enforcement Directorate filed an application stating that the names of one protected witness had been mentioned by mistake and hence the same shall not come into the public domain due to their protection. The court has reserved the order for the interim court and directed the court staff to keep the file in secrecy. However, the court, while ordering to serve the advance copy to Sanjay Singh's lawyer, allowed ED to remove or hide such a portion mentioning the protected witness name.

Finolex Cables Ltd’s shares have gained 12% since the company’s meeting with analysts on 21 November. Finolex is widely viewed as a beneficiary of India’s focus on housing and capital expenditure. The company caters to high-growth sectors such as construction, automobiles, power, industrials, and telecommunications, which has buoyed the outlook for the maker of electrical and telecommunication cables given the increased activity in these sectors.