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Will Kriti Sanon rise from the dead in ‘Bhediya 2’? ‘Thamma’ director Aditya Sarpotdar drops exciting hint |

Aditya Sarpotdar, the mastermind behind the successful film ‘Thamma’, has teased the possibility of Kriti Sanon’s return to the horror-comedy realm. Despite her character, Dr. Anika, meeting her end in ‘Bhediya’, Sarpotdar believes her story isn’t yet closed, commending Sanon’s impressive skills and the dynamic presence of strong women within the franchise. Aditya Sarpotdar is…

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Oil prices rise: US-China trade talks boost market; oversupply could return if sanctions on Russia less effective

Oil prices rose on Monday after the United States and China outlined a framework for a potential trade deal. The move raised hopes of improved relations between the world’s two largest oil consumers.By 0027 GMT (local time), Brent crude futures were up 46 cents or 0.7%, at $66.40 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…

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Festive spirits surge: Alcoholic beverage market upbeat as season boosts sales; industry expects 10–20% rise Q4

India’s alcoholic beverage industry has seen strong sales during the festive season, with the premium spirits category driving growth, and expects an upswing of 10-20 per cent in the October-December period.As per news agency PTI, Radico Khaitan COO Amar Sinha said, “We have witnessed a highly encouraging festive season, with strong uptake across our premium…

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Office rent growth: Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai see 4.3% YoY rise; leasing activity set to hit 50 mn sq ft

India’s top office markets—Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai—saw an average 4.3 per cent year-on-year growth in prime office rents during July-September 2025, according to real estate consultant Knight Frank. As per news agency PTI, leasing activity across these cities is expected to reach 50 million sq ft in 2025, surpassing last year’s record of 41 million…

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US inflation at 3% in September: Gas prices rise, rent growth eases; Trump’s tariffs raise consumer goods costs

US inflation hits 3% (AP) US inflation remained elevated in September, fueled by a surge in gas prices, even as rent growth slowed, reflecting a mixed picture for consumers in an economy with steady growth but sluggish hiring.According to the labor department report, cited by AP, consumer prices rose 3% from a year earlier—the highest…

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Social security benefits to rise 2.8%: Retirees to see $56 monthly boost; senior citizens say increase not enough

Social security benefits to rise 2.8% (AP) The Social Security administration on Friday announced that its benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026, giving retirees an average monthly boost of more than $56. The rise reflects moderating inflation after several years of higher cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).The increase will take effect in January for nearly 71…

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‘Drugs are the excuse’: US deploys aircraft carrier off South America; fears rise over regime change in Venezuela

The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford on its way out of the Oslofjord at Nesodden and Bygdøy, Oslo, Norway, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP file photo) Amid growing concerns that Washington’s anti-drug campaign could evolve into a new “war on terror” — or a prelude to toppling Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro — the…

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Airtel and Jio to enter ‘value creation’ zone: RoCE to rise; ICICI Securities predicts strong cash flow and profits

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio will almost double their capital returns by 2028 as network expenditure falls below depreciation levels, unshackling better cash flows after 15 years of intensive infrastructure outlays, ICICI Securities estimates.The report says that both entities are crossing into a “value creation zone,” with better return on capital employed (RoCE) and robust…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for October 24, 2025? Why ‘sell on rise’ makes sense

LKP says that traders are advised to adopt a cautious approach, preferring a sell on rise strategy. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to trade in a narrow range with a neutral to bearish bias, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy…

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UK updates immigration and university fee policies: Expedited visa, sponsorship costs rise – see details

The United Kingdom has announced fresh hikes for in-country expedited immigration services, effective October 21, Tuesday, continuing a trend of significant hikes over the past two years.Expedited processing of sponsorship management requests for worker, temporary worker, or student sponsors now costs GBP 350, up 75% from GBP 200. Meanwhile, priority service for sponsor licence applications…

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