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The federal government likely failed to keep its deficit below the promised $40-billion cap in the last fiscal year, the parliamentary budget officer said on Thursday.

sex stimulants and rejuvenators are growing rapidly in India as, industry insiders say, people are shedding their inhibitions and seeking to improve their sex lives. The market for stimulants and rejuvenators grew 17% year on year in the 12 months ended September led by sildenafil and tadalafil brands such as Viagra and Cialis, data from market research firm Pharmarack showed. Sales of sildenafil brands stood at ₹525 crore, up 15% from ₹456 crore in the 12 months ended September 2023, data showed. Sales of tadalafil brands during the same period rose 19% to ₹244 crore from ₹205, according to Pharmarack.

Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally faulted the Secret Service for poor communications that day and failing to secure the building where the gunman took his shots. The review also found more systemic issues at the agency such as a failure to understand the unique risks facing Trump and a culture of doing «more with less.» The 52-page report issued on Thursday took the Secret Service to task for specific problems leading up to the July 13 rally.

National Board of Wild Life (NBWL) has revoked the permission granted to a temple trust to use 0.35 hectares of land inside a Gujarat wildlife sanctuary. It has also set up a panel to frame protocol for green permissions to religious institutions in forest areas. The move follows concerns raised by a wild life board member over allowing 'religious use' of the sanctuary land. In view of several 'sacred caves and religious places' in forests and wildlife areas and 'mentions in religious texts', a panel has been set up on the issue, as per the minutes of the October 9 meeting of the standing committee chaired by environment minister Bhupender Yadav. The panel will formulate a standard operating procedure for such religious bodies, prescribe applications and documents required to be submitted along with applications seeking recommendations of the standing committee — in accordance with the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, as per the minutes.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. moved higher for the third week in a row and reached the highest level since late August

Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth central Florida theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year

PPG Industries plans to lay off about 1,800 employees amid efforts to cut costs, with the paints and coatings maker also inking a deal to sell a sizeable chunk of its architectural business

Weaver Services, a non-bank lender formed by former executives of erstwhile home finance major HDFC, on Thursday, announced that it has bagged Rs 800 crore in commitments from private equity funds. Gaja Capital and Lok Capital have made the commitment, which will be utilised for fuelling the company's pan-India plans and also for a Rs 267-crore acquisition of Capital India Home Loans, as per an official statement. «I am happy to see a team of former colleagues and partners unite to establish a housing finance company dedicated to addressing the needs of an under-served segment of society,» Keki Mistry, former vice chairman and chief executive of HDFC, said in the statement. After securing necessary regulatory approvals and acquisition completion, Weaver is aiming to launch home loan products for self-employed individuals in the unorganised sector, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns, the statement added.

Skyscanner, with revenues and traveller searches for the company growing by around 35-40% in the country this year, said CEO John Mangelaars in an interview with ET. Skyscanner is a global travel app that helps travellers find the right deals across segments such as flights, hotels and car hire options. The company claims it searches more than 80 billion prices everyday, so travellers can be sure they've seen the best possible options, all in one place. “Visitors are up 40% in India and business is also up close to 40%. India is among the top ten markets in terms of revenue. I think it will be among our top three markets over the next few years. And in three years, Skyscanner will be among the top five companies in terms of market share in India,” he said.

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Albinder Dhindsa, chief executive of quick commerce platform Blinkit, on Thursday said that the company isn't concerned about new competitors entering the market. «We are not too worried about competition entering the space. The space is not small. We provide customers with a service they didn't know they needed. We will stay focused on the customer,» said Dhindsa at the India Mobile Congress 2024. Blinkit registered Rs 942 crore in revenue during the first quarter of FY25, a significant rise from Rs 384 crore in the same period last year. It reported a gross order value of Rs 4,923 crore, up 130% year-on-year in the April-June quarter.

Taylor Swift's ongoing Eras Tour is currently causing a stir all over the world. The 34-year-old performer will wrap up her sixth concert tour in December 2024, having begun it in March 2023. Swift's fans are curious about how much money she makes at each show as the tour continues to be a huge success. Average revenue from an Eras Tour performance for Taylor Swift

Capitalist Pig hedge fund manager Jonathan Hoenig weighs in on market rallies, his concern for everyday Americans amid inflation, and his stock pick. 

Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their willingness to spend despite higher prices

Nigerian authorities have announced measures to correct lapses that resulted in the death of more than 140 people in an explosion as they were trying to scoop up fuel from an overturned fuel tanker on Wednesday

France’s richest family, the Arnaults of luxury empire LVMH, has announced the planned purchase of second-division soccer club Paris FC

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The success of India's biggest-ever initial public offering from Hyundai Motor India Ltd came down to one key factor: a strong response from qualified institutional buyers (QIBs). But the portion set aside for retail investors, who have been driving demand in the primary market this year, wasn't even fully subscribed.

While many investors have flocked to exchange-traded funds, they haven't gained much ground with 401(k) plan participants.

Reasons to buyReasons to avoidThe Home furniture Sheesham Foldable Balcony set offers a classic and elegant option for outdoor seating. Crafted from high-quality Sheesham wood, this set provides a timeless look and sturdy construction.

Bitcoin (BTC) could make more headlines today as the leading cryptocurrency’s price hovers around a three-month high just below the closely watched $67,000 mark.