Weekend Financial News

long weekend is a great time to either explore or indulge in some rest and rejuvenation. These locations are some of the best ones to visit over a holiday weekend if you're seeking for something to do. Consider Kerala's Munnar and Alleppey if you want a combination of a hill station and a beach. Travellers can see the well-known tea estates, the Mattupetty Dam in Munnar, the Alappuzha Lighthouse, and enjoy a houseboat stay in Alleppey in just four days. Coorg in Karnataka Bangalore city is around a seven-hour journey from Coorg or Kodagu, commonly referred to as the Scotland of India.

college football season kicks off on Saturday, August 26 in Week 0. On this day Notre Dame will take on Navy in Ireland while Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams will meet San Jose State at the field of Southern California. It is called 0 week because not too many games are held this week. The season will kick off in full swing in the following weekend.

Friday, August 25, 2023 – The XRP price is off 1% in the past 24 hours, but stake-to-earn XRP20 coin could be about to explode after a 5% burn event was announced to take place today. There could be a big weekend of gains ahead for XRP20.

Indian stock market is expected to open on a flat note Monday following mixed global cues. The domestic benchmark equity indices ended lower for the fourth consecutive week, the longest stretch of weekly declines in over a year. A sharp spike in domestic retail inflation, weak industrial production for June, worries over likely another interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, depreciation in rupee against US dollar, FII outflow, rising US bond yields and slowing China’s economy weighed on investors sentiment.

IGI Airport, R K Puram, Vasant Kunj, Hauzkhas, Malviyanagar, IGNOU), NCR ( Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Indirapuram, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Ballabhgarh) during next 2 hours." India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted thundershowers on Saturday which are expected to reduce to a light drizzle over the weekend, Hindustan Times reported. Meanwhile, the predominant surface wind is expected to come from West of Delhi with speeds of 12-20 kmph along with cloudy skies.

Northwest Territories as wildfires threaten multiple communities, including the capital, Yellowknife.Territorial officials told reporters during a Thursday evening briefing that 22 flights will be available with more to be made available Saturday, depending on weather conditions and the availability of crews and planes.“We will be running flights 24/7 until the population that is wanting to get out on flights are able to evacuate via those flights,” said Jennifer Young, information officer for the territory’s emergency management organization.Additional flights out of the territory will be provided by the Canadian Armed Forces, who Global News confirmed Thursday was deploying four more aircraft to assist with evacuations.Earlier in the week, the Canadian Forces already started flying out evacuees on two Hercules transport aircraft.On Thursday, military sources confirmed to Global News that two more Hercules aircraft, one C-17 aircraft and one Polaris aircraft were to be involved in evacuation efforts. They will come from CFB Trenton in Ontario and are expected to arrive in Edmonton on Thursday before heading north.The arrival of further military assets on Friday was confirmed by Chief Warrant Officer Richard Francoeur during the media briefing Thursday.Efforts to evacuate Yellowknife’s 20,000 residents and two nearby First Nations are quickly approaching a deadline of noon on Friday, as a wildfire nears the city.

weekend collection of Rs 390 crore. The weekend of August 11-13, marked by the release of cinematic powerhouses like Rajinikanth's 'Jailer', Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2', and Akshay Kumar's 'OMG 2', etched an indelible mark on cinema, resulting in a stunning resurgence and record-breaking success. Among these cinematic juggernauts, 'Jailer' has emerged as a frontrunner, capturing attention with a global collection of Rs 222 crore within the first four days of its release. Deol's captivating presence in 'Gadar 2' contributed significantly to the weekend's extraordinary numbers, amassing a staggering collection of Rs 135 crore. Kumar's charismatic appeal in 'OMG 2' further heightened the cinematic fervour, contributing Rs 43.56 crore to the record-breaking weekend.

box office collection between August 11 and 13, marking the busiest single weekend for the industry post the re-opening of cinemas after the pandemic. The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) and Producers Guild of India (PGI) noted that the ₹390-crore gross box office collection is possibly the biggest ever for a weekend in the industry's history. The two industry bodies also revealed that the weekend drew over 21 million to theatres across the country, which is the highest combined admissions record in the last 10 years.

Indian cinema industry has come roaring back to life with an electrifying bang, proving that the magic of the silver screen is as enchanting as ever. After months of anticipation, the curtains have finally risen, and the weekend of August 11-13 marked a triumphant return to the big screens. In a historic turn of events, the Producers Guild of India and the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) joined hands to unveil a record-shattering weekend that has left cinephiles and industry insiders alike utterly thrilled.

multiplexes and cinema halls witnessed a record number of admissions driven by movies such as 'Gadar 2', 'Jailer', 'OMG 2' and 'Bhola Shankar', boosting their combined gross box office collection to over Rs 390 crore. This weekend set a «new all-time theatrical gross box office record» in its 100 years of history, said a joint statement from the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) and Producers Guild of India (PGI). «The weekend drew over 2.10 crore moviegoers to theatres across the county, which is the highest combined admissions record in the last 10 years of history,» it said.

Gadar 2’ is setting the box-office ablaze! Since its release, the Sunny Deol-Ameesha Patel film has been shattering BO records left right, and centre. According to a report shared by the Indian box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com, the period action extravaganza earned a whopping Rs 51 crore on the third day of its release. The movie earned a staggering Rs 134 crore on its first weekend. Film reviewer and BO tracker Taran Adarsh wrote, “TARA SINGH SMASHES THE #BO WITH HIS SLEDGE HAMMER… #Gadar2 creates #Gadar at the #BO… The GLORIOUS opening weekend proves, yet again, that *well-made* desi entertainers will never go out of fashion… All eyes on #IndependenceDay: Picture abhi baaki hain… Fri 40.10 cr, Sat 43.08 cr, Sun 51.70 cr. Total: ₹ 134.88 cr. #India biz. “ He went on to add that if the film was a solo release, it would have earned an extra Rs 30 crore. ‘Gadar 2’ is the sequel to the 2001 blockbuster ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’. Deol, Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma reprise their roles in the movie.

Gadar 2 has taken the box office by storm, showcasing a remarkable performance in its initial three days since release. The film, known for its compelling narrative and star-studded cast with Sunny Deol leading the team, has captured the hearts of audiences across India. Here's a breakdown of the box office collections for the first weekend: The film roared into theatres with an impressive opening day collection of ₹40.1 crore, setting the stage for a thrilling cinematic experience.

PVR INOX rallied nearly 4% to Rs 1,697 in Monday's trade on BSE after the firm achieved the feat of highest ever single day and weekend admissions and box office. «PVR INOX has achieved the feat of highest ever admissions and box office in a single day across our circuit on August 13, 2023. We entertained 12.8 lakh guests and earned Gross box office revenue of 39.5 crores,» the company said in an exchange filing.

A Uniswap developer known as “AzFlin” has been sacked by the founder of Uniswap Labs, Hayden Adams, for allegedly creating a memecoin and rug pulling it a few hours later for 14 wrapped-Ether (wETH), worth $25,800.

Loretta Switzer, who enjoys arriving a day ahead and staying overnight, shares, «We come up the day before, stay for the game and not have to worry about driving afterward.» This strategic approach has allowed them to secure coveted parking spots, avoiding the post-game rush. Nonetheless, starting from now until 2026, parking for Buffalo Bills football games will be in short supply. With the ongoing construction of the new Bills stadium on the horizon, the familiar parking area for RVs and campers has vanished. Consequently, individuals are turning to privately owned lots such as the one situated behind Danny's restaurant. Mark Ebeling, Danny's owner, mentions accommodating regulars, saying, «If we can fit them in, we'll accommodate them.» Similarly, Hammer's, which traditionally attracts smaller vehicles, notes that although there's parking available a bit farther from the stadium, it's not their preferred choice. Beyond just parking logistics, some lots are cautious about permitting campers due to the past issue of excessive trash generated during games. Additionally, the nearby Erie County Fair will contribute to traffic in the vicinity.

OTT releases this week are here for you to enjoy over the weekend. Let’s have a look. What it’s about: This Korean web series is about a psychic veterinarian and a detective, who unite their expertise to solve cases in a quaint town.

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₹116.73 a kg in the retail market on 23 July and started rising again from 24 July onwards. On 11 August, the price was ₹124.43 per kg, data by consumer affairs’ price monitoring division show.

atma-nirbharta, if you will. Leading up to the Independence Day, Mint's newsroom had a cracking line-up of stories too.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while speaking... moreFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while speaking in the parliament addressed the issue of inflation and spike in prices of essential commodities like tomatoes, onions, and lentils.

long Independence weekend is here: August 12 (Saturday), August 13 (Sunday), August 15 Independence Day (Tuesday), and August 16: Parsi New Year (Restricted Holiday) (Wednesday). You just need to take an off from your work on August 14, Monday, to explore different tourist places.