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ICICI Bank. The stock has underperformed benchmark indices in the last one year. It has given muted returns, up just 0.8 percent in the last 1 year as against a 5 percent gain in Nifty Bank and a 6 percent jump in Nifty.

JK Tyre and Industries, the flagship company of the JK Group, surged over 14% during intraday trading on Thursday, reaching an all-time high. This impressive performance came on the heels of the company's September quarter earnings, which exceeded market expectations. On Wednesday, the company posted a 398% surge in its consolidated net profit to ₹249 crore.

The arrested persons belong to an intermediate caste, news agencies reported on November 2. A case was registerd after the victims filed a complaint under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. According to Thatchanallur police, the names of the arrested persons are: Ponnumani (25), of Thaazhaiyooththu; Nallamuthu (21), Aayiram (19), Ramar (22), Siva (22), and Lakshmanan (22). All of them hail from Thirumalaikozhunthupuram near Palayamkottai, news agency ANI's report said. The incident occurrred on October 30th when the victims, Manoj Kumar, and his friend Mariappan, of Manimurtheeswaram, had gone to the Thamirabarani to take a bath. According to the police, «The accused who were allegedly consuming liquor near the river, while Manoj and Mariappan were returning home, stopped them and asked them about their native place and their caste.» Manoj and Mariyappan were brutally assaulted, causing them serious injuries.

In a financial landscape where certainty is a rare commodity, Bitcoin price, which has crossed over $35,000 mark, has once again captured the attention of the market.

Love Island Games is set to premiere on November 1, 2023, at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock. The episode will be available for live streaming and later viewing. For viewers on the west coast, it will air at 6 p.m. PT and at 8 p.m. CT for Midwesterners. To watch Love Island Games on Peacock, tune in at 9 p.m. ET, with a total of 17 episodes in this season. New episodes will be released from Sundays through Fridays at the same time, excluding Saturdays. The finale is scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2023. Throughout the month of November, keep your evenings open to catch up on the Islanders' drama. The episode release schedule is as follows: Episode 1 – Wednesday, Nov. 1 Episode 2 – Thursday, Nov. 2 Episode 3 – Friday, Nov. 3 Episode 4 – Sunday, Nov. 5 Episode 5 – Monday, Nov. 6 Episode 6 – Tuesday, Nov. 7 Episode 7 – Wednesday, Nov. 8 Episode 8 – Thursday, Nov. 9 Episode 9 – Friday, Nov. 10 Episode 10 – Sunday, Nov. 12 Episode 11 – Monday, Nov. 13 Episode 12 – Tuesday, Nov. 14 Episode 13 – Wednesday, Nov. 15 Episode 14 – Thursday, Nov. 16 Episode 15 – Friday, Nov. 17 Episode 16 – Sunday, Nov. 19 Episode 17 – Monday, Nov. 20 Former cast members from Love Island USA, Love Island UK, Love Island Australia, and more are coming together for a spin-off of the popular reality series. Hosted by Maya Jama and narrated by Iain Stirling, the group will face dating, eliminations, recouplings, and newcomers' arrival for a «second shot at love» while competing in challenges. A total of 26 islanders will participate, including familiar faces like Eyal Booker from UK season 4, Ray Gantt from USA season 1, and Tina Provis, winner of Australia's season 3 and 4.

Dua Lipa has officially announced her upcoming single, 'Houdini', which is set to release on November 9 at 7 pm (ET). There were signs pointing to Dua's imminent music release as part of her highly-anticipated new album. She recently cleared her Instagram and TikTok profiles of all previous content. Additionally, she updated her profile picture on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) and changed the thumbnails on her streaming platforms, all adorned with kaleidoscope-style images. This week, she began posting numerical riddles and video clips where she was seen with a gold key in her mouth, hinting at the single's title, which was initially unannounced, in reference to Harry Houdini, the Hungarian-American illusionist artist. The announcement follows a teaser that Dua Lipa shared, featuring a golden key necklace, a series of polaroids, and a cryptic message, «4 8 9 9 14 15 21.» The teaser also included a snippet of the song, with Dua Lipa singing the line, «Tell me all the ways you’ll need me,» set to a groovy beat. In August, Dua Lipa confirmed the development of a new album described as «1970s-era psychedelia» in an interview with the New York Times magazine.

Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates at a 22-year high for the second time, as it moves to slow stubborn inflation without damaging the strong economy. The Fed's decision to keep its benchmark lending rate between 5.25% and 5.50% gives policymakers time to “assess additional information and its implications for monetary policy," the central bank said in a statement. Below is the statement released by the US Fed on Wednesday after its two-day policy meet— Recent indicators suggest that economic activity expanded at a strong pace in the third quarter.

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The rate of babies dying in the U.S. increased significantly for the first time in two decades, raising new alarms about maternal-infant health in America. The nation’s infant-mortality rate rose 3% from 2021 to 2022, reversing a decadeslong overall decline, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

Square Mile has assessed investment trusts in the past as part of its consultancy process, but this is the first time this side of its research has been made publicly available.

war-torn Israel on Friday. The United States and other countries are looking at "a variety of possible permutations" for the future of the Gaza Strip if Hamas militants are removed from control. 1) Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head back to Israel on Friday.

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Shark Tank panellist Namita Thapar has entered the debate on working 70 hours per week. Thapar took to Twitter to express her concerns about the impact of such long working hours on family time.

Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, 'Leo', has become a roaring success at the box-office, earning Rs 543.35 crore globally within just 12 days of its release and making its way to cross the total collection of Rajinikanth's 'Jailer'. The movie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, hit the screens on October 19 and has since been a crowd-puller, both in India and internationally, firmly securing its place as one of India's top 20 highest-grossing films.

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New Delhi: Gentari Sdn Bhd, GIC Holdings Pte Ltd and AM Green, promoted by Greenko founders, recently announced plans for one of the world’s largest green-ammonia plants. In an email interview, Greenko founder, president and joint managing director Mahesh Kolli said an equity raise for AM Green Molecules, AM Green Technology & Solutions, and AM Green International would be done at an "appropriate time".

Commonwealth Bank’s mortgage book has shrunk for the third month in a row, an unprecedented loss of share for the country’s largest lender.

ANI. Messi who represents the club Inter Miami became the first player from Major League Soccer (MLS) to achieve this accolade.

Halloween Cookie Challenge season 2 finale is set to air tonight, October 30, 2023, at 10 p.m. ET on the Food Network. The viewers in the Midwest can catch it at 9 p.m. CT, while those on the west coast, can tune in a bit earlier at 7 p.m. PT. If you miss it, the final episode will also be available for streaming on both Max and discovery+. The reason behind this dual availability lies in the 2022 merger between Max's parent company, Warner Bros., and Discovery, which owns the Food Network. As a result, many, if not all, Discovery and discovery+ content can now be streamed on Max with a valid account. The Halloween Cookie Challenge season 2 finale promises a unique challenge for the four bakers – the slice & bake cookie. These cookies may appear ordinary on the outside but hold a surprise within when sliced. They must incorporate three different colored doughs into their creations. Tonight, each competitor's task is to craft a slice & bake cookie featuring a Halloween image baked into it, with judges evaluating the overall quality and design. With a mere 90 minutes to complete the task, the pressure is on to deliver. The verdict on the best creations will be determined by judges Duff Goldman and Rosanna Pansino, both well-known figures in the culinary world. Duff Goldman, a pastry chef and cookbook author, boasts a rich history in the world of cooking and baking shows, including «Ace of Cakes,» «Holiday Baking Championship,» and «Duff Takes the Cake.» His co-host, Rosanna Pansino, is a YouTuber who gained popularity by sharing her baking skills online. The ultimate prize for the winner of this challenge is $10,000.

David Schwimmer, renowned for his portrayal of Ross Geller in the iconic sitcom Friends, was photographed arriving at his New York City apartment. This appearance comes just a day after the shocking death of his fellow Friends co-star, Matthew Perry. Matthew, best recognized for his role as Chandler Bing, was discovered unresponsive in his hot tub at his residence in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Saturday.

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