Ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were recently targeted in arson attacks, raising concerns about election security. Officials in New York, however, assure the public that a stolen election is impossible due to extensive security measures in place. Despite these assurances, some voters remain apprehensive, particularly in light of the events of January 6th.
Chinese banks are grappling with a surge in mortgage defaults and foreclosures as the country's housing market crashes. The increase in seized properties is burdening the legal system and impacting bank profits. Despite government efforts to stabilize the market, falling property values and unfinished apartments pose significant risks to the financial system.
It's not just the Harris- US voters this November 5 will cast ballots for members of Congress, tens of thousands of state and local officials, and in multiple referendums on topics including hot-button issues like abortion. - Local elections - Thousands of local offices will also be up for election, including state-level lawmakers, judges, mayors, city council members, county officials, sheriffs and others.
Sebi directed Embassy Office Parks to suspend CEO Aravind Maiya following an NFRA order that debarred him for ten years over alleged professional misconduct linked to his role as an auditor for Coffee Day Enterprises. NFRA's findings highlight serious lapses in audit standards and due diligence under Maiya's watch.
The rupee depreciated 4 paisa, to close at 84.11/$1, versus its previous close of 84.07 per dollar, LSEG data showed. Likely interventions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) helped prevent a sharper decline. However, the RBI was not very aggressive in its dollar sales on Monday, traders said.
On the eve of the US presidential election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in a tight race. Polls show a close contest, particularly in key swing states. Trump's stance on immigration, foreign policy, and the economy resonates with some voters, while early voting trends suggest a potential Republican advantage.
The regulator has proposed changes to how the Recovery Expense Fund is used, which supports debenture recovery processes and suggested to standardize the format of Debenture Trust Deeds to streamline documentation.
Goldman Sachs and Nomura picked up stakes in Afcons Infrastructure through bulk deals, despite the stock's negative listing. Afcons Infrastructure's muted debut was due to negative market sentiments and lower-than-expected subscription, primarily caused by the parent's higher OFS and challenging phase.
