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astrologer Jaime Wright eventually sheds light on zodiac sign compatibility while identifying the most incompatible pairings for dating and marriage. Aries and Cancer are highlighted as a challenging match due to their differing approaches to romance. Aries thrives on spontaneity while Cancer seeks emotional security, often leading to misunderstandings. Gemini and Scorpio also struggle; Gemini's free-spirited nature can unsettle Scorpio who eventually craves consistency and trust.

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Knight Frank and NAREDCO. Real estate consultant Knight Frank and realtors' body NAREDCO on Friday released 'Real Estate Sentiment Index Q3 2024 (July-September 2024)', highlighting continued optimism in the realty sector. There was a marginal dip in the current sentiment score, which stands at 64, down from 65 in the April-June period. However, the future sentiment score improved to 67, up from 65 in the previous quarter, signalling rising confidence in the sector's growth over the next six months.

The bench headed by Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Amit Sharma observed that «there can be no cavil with the finding of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) that defective colour vision is a defect. As such, the petitioners clearly suffer from a defect which renders them unfit for appointment as constables in the Delhi Police.» The High Court further held that the standards of medical fitness of candidates in forces, including Delhi Police, have to be stricter and higher than those who apply for civilian posts.

Quantum Mutual Fund has announced the launch of NFO of Quantum Ethical Fund, an open-ended equity fund that invests in companies meeting an ethical set of principles, with the objective of achieving long-term capital appreciation. The new fund offer or NFO of the scheme will open for subscription on December 2 and will close on December 16. Also Read | Only one ELSS mutual fund has never delivered negative returns in last 10 years

buy call on Mahindra & Mahindra with a target price of Rs 3,420. The current market price of Mahindra & Mahindra is Rs 2923.15. Mahindra & Mahindra, incorporated in 1945, is a Large Cap company with a market cap of Rs 363694.88 crore, operating in the Auto sector. Mahindra & Mahindra's key products/revenue segments include Automobile-Light, Medium & Heavy Commercial, Jeep, Passenger Car, Sale of services, Other Operating Revenue for the year ending 31-Mar-2024.

iron and steelmaking processes. The development is significant as the Maharatna firm remains committed to transforming traditional iron and steelmaking practices by adopting advanced, sustainable technologies, the company said in a statement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by SAIL with John Cockerill India Ltd (JCIL), it added.

real estate industry is experiencing a profound transformation, led by the rise of prop-tech, a technological revolution set to redefine how properties are developed, managed, and purchased. In an insightful conversation with Vandana Ramnani, Editor - Real Estate at HT Digital, Boman Irani, President - CREDAI, and Chairman and Managing Director - Rustomjee Group, shared his thoughts on how proptech is not only enhancing efficiency but also addressing the complexities of land acquisition, redevelopment, and regulatory processes.

Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) will intensify its focus on exports to strengthen its global presence, while continuing to aggressively pursue growth in both consumer and industrial businesses within India, its chairman Jamshyd Godrej said in an exclusive interaction with ET on Thursday. «We would like to deepen whatever we do in appliances and furniture as well as in our industrial group… We do see a good amount of growth in export-both for our consumer-facing goods as well as our industrial group,» Godrej said. «We are actively expanding into new markets like automotive, warehousing, security and aerospace. Despite geopolitical challenges, we remain committed to sustained growth through diversification and geographic expansion,» he added. The group's exports have steadily increased to ₹139 crore in FY24 and are projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20-25% till FY27, Godrej said. «Our strong international presence, primarily in the PED (process equipment division) business, drives this growth,» he said.

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This comes ahead of the 2 December 2024 deadline for the SDR naming and marketing rules. Asset managers that filed a request to adopt one of the four labels before October 2024 will have until 2 April 2025 to comply. Columbia Threadneedle adopts SDR 'Sustainability Focus' labels on nine funds The M&G Positive Impact fund was launched in 2018, holds £209m in assets and is managed by John William Olsen and head of impact strategy Ben Constable-Maxwell. The strategy aims to identify high quality, high impact investments to include in the portfolio, which is diversified across six area...

supply chain and manufacturing capabilities. Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major ITC too is focusing on digitising its business strategies, so it remains not only agile but also resilient and efficient, ready to adapt to an ever-changing landscape. In an interaction with ET Digital, B Sumant, Executive Director, ITC Ltd, explains how the FMCG company is embedding digital innovation in its operations, minimizing the environmental footprint while maintaining high-performance levels. Our initiatives are anchored on synchronizing planning and forecasting, ensuring a resilient supply chain, adds Sumant. Edited excerpts: The Economic Times (ET): Can you list a few key strategies companies are implementing to enhance resilience in their supply chains especially in the face of global disruptions? B Sumant (BS): Digital is at the core of everything we do at ITC today. We are institutionalizing a ‘Digital First Culture’ with digital adoption being implemented across every node of our operations spanning Smart sourcing, Smart insighting, Smart manufacturing, smart distribution and Smart consumers. In today's volatile global landscape, building resilience in our supply chain is not just about surviving disruptions—it's about thriving in them. At ITC, we leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI, ML, and IoT to drive real-time insights and automate processes. These technologies make our supply chain more agile and responsive, enabling real-time inventory optimization and stock management.

index breached its 20 DEMA in today's session, which indicates a downside breakout of the range movement of the last few sessions. The huge opening upside gap of 25th November has been filled and the Nifty closed around the gap support of 23,900 levels. On the downside, the index will find immediate support near 23,800, followed by 23,560, which is the 200-Days exponential moving average (DEMA) support level. The index is still facing strong resistance near 24,350-24,360 levels. As long as the index persists below 24,360, traders should focus on booking profits on the bounce and wait for a fresh breakout, said Hrishikesh Yedve of Asit C. Mehta Investment Interrmediates.

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) serves as a central entity in fostering economic growth and diversification in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. ADIO’s strategic emphasis on nurturing knowledge-based industries is the driving force behind Abu Dhabi’s aspiration to become a leading global center for innovation and sustainability.

State Bank of India, are reviewing their exposure to Adani Group and examining whether they need to tighten their due diligence when offering new loans to them, after the U.S. accused Chairman Gautam Adani of bribery, eight bankers said. Bank of India, Union Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank, IDBI Bank and RBL Bank, which have a relatively smaller exposure to the group, are also undertaking a similar exercise. A review would not necessarily entail any change in the lenders' credit approach with regards to the group.

Yamuna Expressway and the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. The measures will be implemented from December 15, 2024, to February 15, 2025, aiming to address visibility and road conditions caused by fog and freezing temperatures. DCP (Traffic) Yamuna Prasad explained, “During winter, fog reduces visibility on roads, making driving difficult. Due to freezing temperatures, roads also become slippery, increasing the chances of an accident. To avoid any untoward incident, we are planning to reduce the speed limit on the Noida Expressway and Yamuna Expressway soon.”

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Online gaming company Nazara Technologies has raised Rs 855 crore (around $100 million) through a preferential issue of over 89 lakh fully paid equity shares to a group of investors. The funding was led by SBI Mutual Fund, which invested Rs 220 crore, with participation from notable investors such as Junomoneta Finsol (an associate of Plutus Wealth), Think Investments, Discovery Investments, CaratLane founder Mithun Sacheti, Jaipur Gems CEO Siddhartha Sacheti, Cohesion Investments, Chartered Finance and Leasing, Ratnabali Investments, and Aamara Capital. The fundraising, approved by Nazara’s board in September, increased the company’s paid-up equity share capital from Rs 30.6 crore to Rs 34.2 crore.

Shubman Gill, who suffered an injury to his thumb while fielding in the slips during match simulation in the build-up to the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, is doubtful for the second Test too, reported TOI. Gill is also likely to miss the two-day practice pink-ball math at Canberra starting from Sunday. The second Test will begin in Adelaide from December 6.

Enforcement Directorate team undertaking searches in a cyber fraud linked money laundering case was allegedly attacked here on Thursday, officials said. The agency has registered a police FIR about the incident that took place at a farmhouse that was raided by ED officials in the Bijwasan area of the national capital that falls under the Kapashera police station in southwest Delhi. An Enforcement Officer (EO) suffered minor injuries during the attack. He is continuing with the searches after he was given first aid, officials said. The probe pertains to a case against the PYYPL app.

regenerative food packaging are showing the path to others. In an interaction with ET Digital, Pranay Pasricha, Brand and Marketing Head India of NSE-listed Pakka Limited, explains why energy-efficient manufacturing is essential for reducing our environmental impact and why, for Pakka, it’s not just about saving on energy costs but also about cutting carbon emissions and conserving natural resources. He also says that one of the biggest challenges for them is making sustainability more affordable for people. Edited excerpts: The Economic Times (ET): Share Pakka’s journey and how sustainability has been integrated into the company’s core mission. Pranay Pasricha (PP): Pakka’s journey has always been guided by a deep respect for the planet and the communities we work with. From the very beginning, we have focused on creating solutions that are both practical and environmentally friendly. For us, sustainability isn’t an extra step—it’s the heart of everything we do.