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If you’re planning to fly to or within north India in the next month or two, you should be prepared for fog-related delays and cancellations. After all, flight disruptions due to adverse weather affected about four lakh passengers last December.

Agarwal Toughened Glass will debut on the NSE SME platform on Thursday. Ahead of the listing, the company's shares were trading with a GMP of Rs 32 in the grey market. Considering the upper price band of Rs 108, the stock is expected to list with a premium of 30% over the issue price.

euro rose marginally against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, but came off session highs, after a widely expected collapse of the French government following a no-confidence vote by opposition lawmakers. The greenback, on the other hand, was little changed overall, as the December interest rate cut chances remained on track amid signs that the American economy was slowing.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said the economy is stronger now than the central bank had expected in September when it began reducing interest rates, and appeared to signal his support for a slower pace of interest-rate cuts ahead. «The U.S. economy is in very good shape and there's no reason for that not to continue ...the downside risks appear to be less in the labor market, growth is definitely stronger than we thought, and inflation has come in a little higher,» Powell said at a New York Times event. «So the good news is that we can afford to be a little more cautious as we try to find neutral.» His remarks during a wide-ranging half-hour interview that touched only lightly on monetary policy and the economy are likely his last before the Dec. 17-18 policy meeting, as the quiet period when Fed officials refrain from speaking about monetary policy ahead of a meeting starts on Saturday. In-depth comments by some of Powell's key colleagues this week have pointed in the direction of a third straight interest-rate cut, with Governor Christopher Waller saying on Monday he was «leaning toward» a reduction even as others decline to pre-commit to that outcome.

Brent crude futures climbed 12 cents, or 0.2%, to $72.43 a barrel by 0103 GMT while U.S. crude futures were at $68.70 a barrel, up 16 cents, or 0.2%.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With social and development spending rising steadily, government finances have been under pressure. This seems to have put overzealous revenue authorities on a constant lookout for how to squeeze more money out of tax assessees.

The Reserve Bank of India has given a clear indication that it does not want unsecured lenders to grow faster than 20%, according to three startup founders in the sector, who said a slowdown in new disbursals could result in an increase in bad loans. “While officially the RBI has taken a cautious stance, through backchannel conversations the industry has been asked to stay within the 20% growth limit and also keep the total cost of borrowing for the customers at moderate levels,” the founder of a digital lending startup said on the condition of anonymity.

Vodafone Idea, Indus Towers, Torrent Pharma, Bharat Forge, Indraprastha Gas among others will be in focus due to various news developments. PG Electroplast PG Electroplast launched a qualified institutional placement to raise up to Rs 1,500 crore. The indicative issue price is at Rs 690-699 per share, according to a CNBC TV18 report.

Swiggy Instamart, which reported 75% year-on-year gross sales growth in the September quarter, saw its average order value (AOV) of Rs 499 come in lower than some of its competitors. Even though the company has indicated its AOV is on an upward path — it rose 7.8% on-year and 2.5% sequentially — sector analysts emphasised that it is crucial for Swiggy Instamart to push this metric to maintain revenue momentum as well as improve profitability. Market leader Blinkit reported AOV of Rs 660 for the July-September period. The AOV of rivals Zepto and BB Now are understood to be around Rs 500.

A basic tenet of journalism — calling someone for comment on a story — was seen as a threat by defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's mother

U.S. stock indexes reached more records after tech companies talked up how much artificial intelligence is boosting their results

The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, one of the nation’s largest insurers, was killed in midtown Manhattan in what police described as a targeted attack by a shooter outside a hotel where the company was holding a conference

U.S. donors gave $3.6 billion on Tuesday, an increase from the past two years, according to estimates from the nonprofit GivingTuesday

A U.S. Senate subcommittee has held a hearing to question the growing use of airline fees to charge passengers for things like early boarding and better seats

2025 is going to be a great year for Meghan Markle in the overall aspect, looking at the fact that she is focusing on all the things she had missed, based on her Royal duties after her marriage. She had left her acting career, where she had made a prominent name, with 'Suits' being one of the most popular shows of her. However, even though her business venture has been set up for a long time, there is still no saying as to when it will be officially launched. There is also o release date or information about the products that customers can expect to be up for sale on Markle's company's end. Meanwhile, Markle has taken a bold step in her entrepreneurial journey by appointing herself as the CEO of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, made this decision after months of struggling to find the right candidate for the role. According to Page Six, Markle had been interviewing potential executives for the position, but in August it was revealed that the search had not yielded a suitable match. Apart from leadership struggles, Markle has faced legal hurdles in securing a trademark for her brand. Recently, she requested a three-month extension from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to avoid having to restart the trademark process.

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NEW YORK — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he isn't worried that President-elect Donald Trump will try to politicize the central bank once he takes office in January.

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