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Ayushmann on bonding with Varun during Thamma

Ayushmann Khurrana revealed his warm bond with Varun Dhawan, despite their on-screen rivalry in 'Thamma'. Having debuted in the same year, their friendship blossomed through industry events and personal outings. Ayushmann felt like an insider to the horror-comedy franchise even before 'Thamma', thanks to his connections with Varun, Rajkummar Rao, and director Amar Kaushik, highlighting a strong sense of camaraderie.

AI-generated disinformation tactics spotted ahead of COP30

A clip said to show massive flooding in the Amazonian city hosting the UN climate summit is just one widely-shared example of how disinformation, cheaply created by artificial intelligence and circulating on social media, is influencing perceptions of COP30. And in the video showing the city purportedly under water, "The reporter doesn't exist, the people don't exist, the flood doesn't exist, and the city doesn't exist."

Harish Rai passes away at 55 after long battle with cancer

Kannada cinema mourns veteran actor Harish Rai, renowned for his impactful roles in 'Om' and the 'KGF' series, who passed away at 55 after a battle with cancer. Rai's career spanned decades, leaving a legacy of intense performances. He had previously spoken about the financial strain of his treatment, while also appreciating the support of 'KGF' star Yash.

Gold Prices Rise As Dollar Weakens, Demand Builds Ahead Of Wedding Season

Gold rose significantly from its one-week low on Thursday amid dollar decline, increased safe-haven buying and fresh demand ahead of the peak wedding season. The rise came even as headwinds from stronger-than-expected US jobs data dampened expectations for another Federal Reserve rate cut this year. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was Rs 1,20,100 during intra-day trading, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). MCX Gold December futures rose by 0.74 per cent to Rs 1,21,410 per 10 grams at 2.10 pm. MCX Silver December contracts rose 1.03 per cent to Rs 1,48,884 per kg during the same period. The dollar index fell approximately 0.20 per cent but stayed above the 100-mark, close to a four-month high. Meanwhile, US 10-year yields remained just below their highest level in nearly a month, weighing down on the bullion. ADP's employment report indicated that US private employment rose by 42,000 jobs in October, surpassing estimates, according to multiple media reports. Market analysts said that gold is maintaining its critical support level of $3,870, while silver holds support at $46.50 per troy ounce on a closing basis. They expect precious metal prices to remain volatile this week, amid volatility in the dollar index, global financial markets, and ahead of the US non-farm employment data. "Gold and silver prices rebounded from a one-week low, supported by safe-haven buying amid rising political uncertainty in the United States. The US President’s party losing the New York City mayoral elections has heightened concerns ahead of the upcoming mid-term polls," said Rahul Kalantri, VP Commodities, Mehta Equities Ltd. Strong physical demand from China and Australia also provided support to precious metals, he added. Analysts placed gold's support at Rs 1,19,870-1,19,280 zones while resistance at Rs 1,21,090-1,21,600 zone. (This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

Markets Decline Marginally, Sensex Ends At 83,368, Nifty Tests 25,500

Dalal Street registered a marginal fall as the Sensex ended at over 83,368, falling more than 90 points and the Nifty closed trade at nearly 25,520 declining more than 78 points at 3 PM, falling for the second day in a row. On the 30-share BSE Sensex, the top gainers included stocks such as Asian Paints, Reliance, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ultra Cement and TCS. Meanwhile, the laggards included stocks like ITC, HCLTech, Infosys, Sun Pharmaceuticals and Hindustan Unilever. In the 50-share broader NSE Nifty50, the Nifty Microcap 250 tumbled 1.69 per cent as volatility remained extremely high. Sectorally, the Nifty IT index gained 0.18 per cent and the Nifty Media index declined 2.54 per cent. During early morning trade the Indian markets had an uncertain start on Thursday after yesterday's stock market holiday on account of Guru Nanak Jayanti.  The BSE Sensex opened the session today above 83,700, climbing close to 250 points, while the NSE Nifty50 crossed 25,600, jumping 36 points, around 9:15 AM. Global Markets Show Positive Momentum In Asian trading, South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, Shanghai's SSE Composite, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices moved in positive territory. US markets also ended higher on Wednesday, signalling overall optimism in global equities. India-US Trade Talks Continue Meanwhile, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that India and the US are holding ongoing discussions for the proposed bilateral trade agreement. Despite these talks, investor sentiment in domestic markets remained cautious. Voltility Grips Markets  Volatility gripped the domestic markets on Thursday as broad-based profit-booking continued despite supportive trends across Asian indices. Persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows further weighed on sentiment, offsetting early optimism triggered by strong US macroeconomic data and the inclusion of four Indian companies in the MSCI Global Standard Index. “Early optimism from the inclusion of four Indian companies in the MSCI Global Standard Index and strong US macro data was offset by weak domestic PMI readings, indicating softening sentiment,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services. Services Sector Growth Slows to Five-Month Low India’s services sector growth slowed to its weakest pace in five months in October, as competitive pressures and heavy rainfall across parts of the country tempered business activity. According to a monthly survey released on Thursday, the seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell to 58.9 in October from 60.9 in September, marking the slowest rate of expansion since May. PMI Data Signals Easing Momentum In Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) terminology, a reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a score below 50 signals contraction. Although still in growth territory, the decline in the index reflects a moderation in business momentum as companies grapple with rising competition and weather-related disruptions.

Piyush Goyal Says India, New Zealand Likely To Seal FTA Soon, Trade Grew 10% Last Year

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said talks are progressing fast between India and New Zealand and expressed hope that the free trade agreement will be finalised soon. Goyal is here on a four-day official visit to review progress of the FTA negotiations between the two countries with his New Zealand counterpart Todd McClay. "I believe this is a historic visit also because we are going to finalise the FTA very soon," Goyal said. He added that both sides are respecting each other's sensitivities. "Our teams have done a wonderful job. The few nuances that needed to be addressed are before us. A lot of things, in a spirit of accommodation, have been closed. "Talks will continue tomorrow also and hope to get a lot of work done. Therefore I think we will get an FTA with New Zealand soon," Goyal told reporters here. When asked if the trade pact will help boost the current bilateral trade of about USD 1.5 billion, McClay said the pact will help boost trade significantly. "We've seen over the last year, the two-way trade increased by 10 per cent which is a very large increase when we think about the size of the two economies, and so we're working hard to strike a deal that will give real opportunity to all Indian businesses in New Zealand and New Zealand businesses who are interested in working together in India, " he said. The agreement will also help boost cooperation in areas of agri technology, science and innovation, the New Zealand trade minister said adding the two sides are making very good progress in the negotiations. He will also visit India next week.  (This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

After meeting PM Modi, India presents jersey to President Murmu

The World Cup-winning Indian women's cricket team met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where captain Harmanpreet Kaur presented a signed team jersey. President Murmu congratulated the team on their historic achievement, emphasizing their role as inspiration and a reflection of a united India. The team also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier.