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Immovable property of narco smuggler being bulldozed at Narsoo in Chenani. -Excelsior/K Kumar Excelsior CorrespondentUDHAMPUR, Nov 15: In two major actions against narcotics smugglers, Police bulldozed immovable property worth crores of a notorious drug peddler in Chenani while a duplex house worth Rs one crore, approximately, of another narco smuggler was attached by Majalta Police.Police in coordination with the District Administration, demolished the illegally raised property worth crores belonging to notorious drug peddler Makhan Din, son of Hakim Din at Narsoo, Tehsil Chenani.Makhan Din is a habitual offender and was found involved in FIR No. 188/2024 of PS Chenani .…

Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty ImagesAFP via Getty ImagesRobinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) stock has experienced an impressive ascent in 2025, currently trading at approximately $130 per share. Robinhood is recognized for abolishing trading commissions and making stock investing more accessible through its user-friendly mobile application, resulting in a stock increase of over 3x since early January. This growth has been fueled by earnings momentum, a rapidly expanding user base, and increasing involvement in the booming cryptocurrency market. The company was recently incorporated into the S&P 500 in September, providing a structural advantage as passive funds and ETFs that track the…

Modern investing is constantly evolving, and UK investors have access to a diverse range of financial instruments and opportunities. Among the most discussed are Contracts for Difference (CFDs). These complex derivatives allow investors to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset, offering both the potential for high returns and the risk of significant losses. To make informed investment decisions, it’s best to understand how CFD trading compares to more traditional, long-term investment methods such as stocks, bonds, and Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs). What Is CFD Trading?  A Contract for Difference (CFD) is a derivative financial instrument that…

British boxing star Conor Benn has already leaked the official fight purse ahead of his rematch with Chris Eubank Jr later this eveningChris Eubank Jr lands on Conor BennConor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr are set to be rewarded handsomely for their efforts ahead of their rematch this evening.The pair will lock horns once again at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London – seven months after their initial showdown. Their initial grudge saw the two stars trade leather for 12 rounds. Despite enjoying a lot of success early doors, Benn ended up falling short after suffering a points defeat…

Steve Reed, who is in charge of Housing for the government, said their plan was about tackling landlords who don’t behave properly.”We’re now on a countdown of just months to that law coming in – so good landlords can get ready and bad landlords should clean up their act,” he said.Many renters’ groups have welcomed the changes. The Renters’ Reform Coalition – which includes housing charities – says the changes being made to how landlords can force someone to leave their home is “a huge issue”.However, Ben Beadle, head of the National Residential Landlords Association, said the rules are coming…

While giving a boost to Pune’s public transport system, the central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the purchase of 1,000 electric buses (e-buses) for Pune city under the ‘PM e-Drive’ scheme. Boosting Green Public Transport In Pune This Tuesday, the Union minister for heavy industries H D Kumaraswamy gave a nod to the proposal which union minister of state Murlidhar Mohol announced. Under this initiative, new e-buses will be inducted into the fleet of the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML). These services operate buses across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and adjoining areas under the Pune Metropolitan Region Development…

Since it last split its stock back in 2015, shares of Netflix (NFLX 3.64%) have surged on the back of incredible business growth and increased confidence in the company’s long-term investment thesis. This investor optimism has made the stock a Wall Street darling, putting shares well beyond $1,000 — a level that makes a stock split sensible. To this end, the company recently announced it is splitting its stock 10-for-1. The streaming service company says the split is about accessibility, especially for employees who participate in the company’s stock option program. Still, it’s a seminal moment for the stock and…

Communities in California are losing home insurance, as companies cancel their plans. So, they’re doing what they can to reduce the risks of extreme wildfires, including making homes less likely to burn. Still, insurance companies aren’t factoring that in yet, though there’s an effort underway to change that. Source link

BCG Forecasts That Global Payments Revenue Will Reach $2.4 Trillion by 2029 Despite Slowing Growth Agentic AI, Digital Currencies, and Real-Time Account-to-Account Payments Are Reshaping Industry Economics Stablecoins Will Create New Opportunities for Banks and Nonbanks BCG’s 23rd Annual Global Payments Report Highlights Five Structural Forces Redefining the Sector BOSTON, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global payments revenue is projected to grow to $2.4 trillion by 2029, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). While growth is expected to moderate to 4% annually over the next five years, the industry is undergoing a foundational reset as agentic AI,…

A former high-ranking official at the Federal Reserve claimed that her husband engaged in trading activity that violated the central bank’s rules in a newly released ethics report. The US Office of Government Ethics revealed in a lengthy report on Saturday that Adriana Kugler, 56, purchased stocks and made trades ahead of Federal Open Market Committee meetings, according to the public findings. The office concluded that Kugler broke the rules that prevent stock trading close to meetings where interest rates are set. The findings come three months after Kugler abruptly submitted her resignation as a member of the Federal Reserve Board. The investigation began last…