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The award-winning Aston Martin DBX707 has become the marque’s single powertrain in the British ultra-luxury performance brand’s SUV portfolio, a statement from Alfardan Luxury Motors said. Launched in 2022, the DBX707’s blend of performance, exceptional dynamics, style and luxury saw it rapidly ascend to the pinnacle of the sector, as the “true Supercar of SUVs”. “With its best-in-class performance and dynamics, world-class design and the highest levels of luxury, the DBX707 immediately established a new ultra-luxury SUV benchmark,” said Marco Mattiacci, global chief brand and commercial officer of Aston Martin. “Now upgraded with state-of-the-art technology and a completely new interior, the DBX707 moves the game on once more, further elevating the standard by which all competitors are judged.” In parallel to a comprehensive interior redesign, the DBX707 now receives Aston Martin’s next-generation infotainment system. This bespoke, fully integrated multi-screen system features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus multiple USB-C connections and full online connectivity supported by the Aston Martin customer app. Information is displayed using best-in-class Pure Black touchscreen technology with full capacitive single and multi-finger gesture control. The main driver’s instrument cluster is a 12.3” screen – 1.5” larger than those found in the DB12 and Vantage – with a second 10.25” central infotainment display screen integrated into the new dashboard and centre console. The DBX707 features buttons for the key mechanical operations of gear selection, drive mode, heating and ventilation, continuing Aston Martin’s philosophy of creating the perfect blend between digital and analogue controls. There are also control switches for suspension, ESP and exhaust, lane keep assist and park distance control, ensuring the most used controls are always conveniently to hand. Complementing the integration of Aston Martin’s next-generation infotainment system, the DBX707 also showcases an all-new interior; the latest evolution of the bold new design debuted in the DB12 and Vantage. The clean, contemporary lines create a fabulous sense of space and cohesion, with a striking horizontal design line bisecting the upper and lower sections of the new dashboard. Every area of the interior has been enhanced, from the new steering wheel to redesigned D-pull door release handles and elegant vertical air vents, both of which are now matched to bright chrome or dark chrome interior jewellery. New front door veneer panels are larger and available in a variety of new materials, including gloss smoked oak, gloss titanium mesh and updated ziricote wood, piano black and carbon fibre veneers. There are three different interior trim specifications, each with its own signature detailing: “Inspire Comfort” features matrix embroidery and quilting, “Inspire Sport” has vector embroidery, and “Accelerate with Alcantara” has an extra element of sportiness. Additional detailing comes in the form of micro piping and sateen embroidery. And, of course, there is extensive scope for further personalisation via Aston Martin’s bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin. The DBX707 is now fitted as standard with the Aston Martin Premium Audio 800w 14 speaker audio system. Developed utilising advanced hardware, this system features a surround sound mode with QuantumLogic surround sound processing for a totally immersive soundscape. True audiophiles will delight in the optional system developed with Aston Martin’s audio partner, Bowers & Wilkins. Acoustically engineered to the DBX707’s interior volume and shape, this exceptional system uses technologies and innovations found in Bowers & Wilkins’s acclaimed world-class loudspeakers. Aluminium Double Dome tweeters and Continuum midrange speakers give this 23-speaker, double-amplified 1,600W surround sound system a balanced and accurate sound. Dedicated 3D headline speakers, bass speakers and a powerful subwoofer deliver a powerful and dynamic sound experience. The DBX707, the latest in the core model line-up to behold the new Aston Martin Wings, also introduces a number of detail changes to the exterior. Foremost amongst these are five new paint colours – Epsilon Black, Helios Yellow, Sprint Green, Malachite Green, and Aura Green – plus the addition of Podium Green, first exclusively available on the DBX707 AMR23 Edition. There are two new wheel finishes: Satin Black on the 23” Fortis wheel, and Copper Bronze on the 23” Forged wheel. Design of the 22” Sport, 23” Fortis and 23” Forged rims remain unchanged, with Silver, Gloss Black, Textured Black, Satin Black and Satin Black Diamond Turned finishes also available on selected wheels. Other visible changes include new “presenting” door handles, which power outwards when the car is unlocked, and new flush glass swivel-head door mirrors. Driven by the adoption of a more sophisticated Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), the new mirror design features improved fully integrated cameras to support the 3D parking camera functionality, which sees the whole mirror and shell assembly swivel as-one to provide adjustment. In addition to providing better camera packaging, the flush-fit edge-to-edge mirror design maximises the size of the reflective surface for a greater field of view. Underpinning this extensive suite of changes is the formidable hardware package for which the DBX707 is renowned. Star of the show is the 707PS/900Nm 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 and 9-speed “wet clutch” automatic gearbox. Mated to a sophisticated all-wheel drive system capable of sending up to 100% of the torque to the rear axle on demand, the DBX707 can launch from 0-100kph in 3.3 seconds and achieve a top speed of 310kph. With braking power delivered by 420mm front and 390mm rear Carbon Ceramic brakes, the DBX707 sits on 22” wheels as standard, with a choice of cast or forged 23” alloy wheels available as options. Aston Martin engineers have further honed the DBX707’s class-leading dynamics, the quest for continual improvement resulting in a new calibration for the electronic dampers and air springs. Implemented to increase transient body control, the resulting improvement in response, precision and driver confidence extends the DBX707’s dynamic superiority in its Supercar of SUV’s class, the statement added. 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UK pop superstar Ed Sheeran gatecrashed Ruben Amorim's interview after Manchester United's clash against Ipswich The Grammy award winner was blasted by fans on social media, with some saying he disrespected the coach The game at Portman Road was Amorim's first outing as Red Devils coach, but it ended in a frustrating stalemate CHECK OUT: Learn at Your Own Pace! Our Flexible Online Course allows you to fit copywriting skills development around your busy schedule. Enroll Now! Musician Ed Sheeran irked Manchester United fans when he interrupted Ruben Amorim's interview after the 1-1 draw against Ipswich. The pop superstar has apologised for his appearance in the interview, which went viral after the entertaining clash. What did Ed Sheeran do? After the game, Sky Sports , led by Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp, interviewed Amorim. Sheeran interrupted the interview and started speaking to Redknapp. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! His action was heavily criticised on social media, especially by Man United fans, who felt he disrespected Amorim, who had just coached his first game. The Grammy Award winner is an Ipswich fan and a minority owner of the club. He was in the stands during the game. Read also Why VAR was disabled in Manchester United's game vs Ipswich Town Marcus Rashford opened the scoring early in the game, but Omari Hutchinson equalised late in the first half. Both teams settled for a 1-1 draw. Sheeran apologises to Amorim On Monday afternoon, the Shape of You singer shared a message, apologising for interrupting Amoriom's interview. "Apologies if I offended Amorim yesterday, didn't actually realise he was being interviewed at the time, was popping in to say hi and bye to Jamie," Sheeran said via ESPN . "[Obviously] feel a bit of a (expletive) but life goes on. Great game though, congrats on all involved x." Man United hoped for a win in Amorim's first game in charge. The Red Devils will have a chance to bounce back against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday. Amorim calls out one player after Ipswich game Legit.ng has also reported that Amorim called out one player after the Ipswich stalemate. Read also New Man United coach Amorim calls out one player after disappointing EPL debut After the entertaining contest, Amorim warned that his players needed more time to understand his ideas. Amorim's warning to Man United Legit.ng also reported that Amorim warned Man United fans after their frustrating 1-1 draw against Ipswich. The former Sporting CP boss warned that the teams will go through difficult moments in the coming months. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: TUKO.co.ke
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Even though their long-shot hopes of winning the NFC North have vanished, the playoff-bound Green Bay Packers believe they can make a legitimate run at their first Super Bowl appearance since their 2010 championship season. A rapidly improving defense gives them ample reason for confidence. The Packers (11-4) followed up a seven-sack performance in a 30-13 victory at Seattle by producing the first shutout of the NFL season, a 34-0 playoff-clinching blowout of the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. Green Bay delivered its first shutout since a 17-0 triumph over Seattle in 2021 and its most lopsided victory since a 55-14 rout of the Chicago Bears in 2014. “We’ve noticed all along that the defense is a lot different this year, and they’ve been making some big-time plays all along,” quarterback Jordan Love said. “But any time you can hold anybody to zero points in the National Football League is pretty awesome.” The Packers were seeking to produce a championship-caliber defense to go along with their dynamic offense when they fired Joe Barry as coordinator in the offseason and brought in former Boston College coach Jeff Hafley to replace him. Green Bay switched from a 3-4 scheme to a 4-3, with Hafley emphasizing the need to produce more big plays. Green Bay has done just that by collecting 28 takeaways — 10 more than it had all of last year — to match the NFL’s third-highest total. The Packers haven’t forced this many turnovers since 2011, when they had 38 takeaways. That’s not the only area in which the defense has made strides. Green Bay is allowing just 19.1 points per game to rank sixth in the league in scoring defense. The Packers haven’t finished a season among the top six teams in scoring defense since their 2010 title run, when they yielded just 15 points per game to rank second. The Packers are giving up 312.1 yards per game for the league’s seventh-best total. That also puts them on pace for their highest season-ending rank since 2010, when they finished fifth in total defense. “We’re all working together, and we’ve just got some nice playmakers,” linebacker and rookie second-round pick Edgerrin Cooper said. The Packers have given up as many as 20 points just once in their last six games, a 34-31 defeat at Detroit on Dec. 5. That is the only time Green Bay has lost during that stretch. Whether this kind of success can carry over to the playoffs remains uncertain. The Packers’ shutout performance came against a New Orleans offense that was starting rookie fifth-round draft pick Spencer Rattler at quarterback in place of the injured Derek Carr and was missing five-time Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara. Green Bay’s defense faces a much tougher task Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings (13-2), who beat the Packers 31-29 at Lambeau Field on Sept. 29. This will mark the first time in the series' 64-year history that both teams had at least 11 wins when they face off. The Packers are eager to see what they can do against another team headed for the playoffs as their defense gears up for another postseason. “We can do whatever we want to do,” defensive lineman Kenny Clark said. “We write our own story at the end of the day. We’ve just got to keep on building.” What’s working Green Bay outrushed New Orleans 188-67 and improved its season total to 2,209 yards rushing. The Packers haven't rushed for that many yards in a season since 2003, when they had 2,558. ... The pass rush has produced 16 sacks over Green Bay’s last four games. ... Green Bay is outscoring teams 102-34 in the first quarter. ... The Packers didn't give up a sack Monday and have allowed just five over their last eight games. That represents the fewest sacks the Packers have given up over an eight-game stretch within a single season since 2004. What needs work Penalties remain a bit of an issue. The Packers were penalized six times for 60 yards. Stock up Love has thrown eight touchdown passes without an interception over his last five games. ... RB Josh Jacobs has run for a touchdown in six straight games. His 13 TD runs this season are a career high. ... K Brandon McManus made field goals from 55 and 46 yards to improve to 16 of 17 this season. His 55-yarder was a season long. ... S Zayne Anderson had his first career interception in his first career start. ... DL Brenton Cox Jr. has three sacks over his last four games. Stock down There really aren't any candidates for this category, considering the Packers produced their biggest victory margin in a decade. Injuries WR Christian Watson injured a knee Monday night. ... CB Jaire Alexander (knee) missed a fifth straight game. S Javon Bullard (ankle), S Evan Williams (quadriceps) and LB Quay Walker (ankle) also didn’t play. Key number 30 – The Packers have scored at least 30 points in each of their last five games. That represents the second-longest string of games with 30-plus points in franchise history. Green Bay had seven such straight games in 1963. Next steps The Packers close the regular season with two divisional games, visiting Minnesota on Sunday before hosting the Bears (4-11). Green Bay is 1-3 against NFC North opponents this season. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Steve Megargee, The Associated Press
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Rain lashed Delhi-NCR throughout Friday with the city recording its highest December rainfall in the last 15 years and the mercury dropping sharply to 14.6 degree celsius, the weather department said. The rain began late Thursday around 2.30 am and continued throughout the day, it said. ET Year-end Special Reads Two sectors that rose on India's business horizon in 2024 2025 outlook: Is it time for cautious optimism or rekindling animal spirits? 2024: Govt moves ahead with simultaneous polls plan; India holds largest democratic exercise According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) data between in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am on Friday, the city logged 9.1 mm of rainfall. The observatory at Safdarjung -- the national capital's primary weather station -- recorded an additional 30.2 mm of rainfall between from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on Friday, as per the data. The total rainfall for December stands at 42.8 mm, marking the highest rainfall this month in the last 15 years, based on data from 2009 to 2024 available on the weather department's website. Meanwhile, the all-time highest December rainfall was recorded in 1884, when the city received 134.4 mm of rain. 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For comparison, the city's December rainfall in 2023 was trace, while in 2022 it was 0.0 mm, 2021 saw 9.6 mm, and 2020 recorded just 1.6 mm. In 2019, Delhi recorded 33.9 mm of rainfall in December, which now stands as the second-highest in the last 15 years. Met officials said an active western disturbance and its interaction with easterly winds were causing light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms over northwest and central India, including the NCR areas of Delhi. The rain caused waterlogging and traffic snarls in many areas across the city, with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Central Control Room receiving a total of 13 complaints, nine for waterlogging and four for fallen trees. The Public Works Department (PWD) received one call for waterlogging and one for a fallen tree, the officials said. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) said that by 7 PM they had not received any calls regarding waterlogging or fallen trees. Mercury also dropped to 9.5 degree celsius, because of the rain, marking the lowest maximum temperature in the last five years. On Thursday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 24.1 degree celsius, according to data from the IMD. The IMD data showed that in 2023 the lowest daytime temperature drop in December was 15.9 degree Celsius, 15.6 degree Celsius in December, 2022, 17.8 degree Celsius in 2021, 15.2 degree Celsius 2020 and in 14.3 degree Celsius in 2019. The department said a generally cloudy sky with intermittent rain is likely on Saturday. Additionally, one or two spells of light rain is expected during the early morning to forenoon, followed by a cloudy sky for the rest of the day, it added. The predominant surface wind is expected to be from the southeast direction with a speed of less than 4 kmph during the morning hours. Smog or shallow fog is expected in most areas, with moderate fog in isolated places during the morning, the weather office said. The wind speed is expected to increase, reaching less than 8 kmph from the northeast direction during the afternoon, before decreasing to less than 4 kmph from the northeast during the evening and night. Smog or shallow fog is also likely in the evening and night, it added. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle at 15 and 12 degree celsius, respectively, it said. The 24-hour Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 353 at 4 pm on Friday and of the 35 monitoring stations, one at Nehru Nagar recorded air quality in the "severe" category, while the rest were in the "very poor" and "poor" categories, the data from the SAMEER app showed. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
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LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Max Brooks' 26 points helped UMass-Lowell defeat Dartmouth 92-83 on Saturday. Brooks added nine rebounds and four steals for the River Hawks (8-4). Quinton Mincey added 20 points while going 7 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line while he also had six assists. Martin Somerville shot 3 for 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding six rebounds. The Big Green (4-6) were led by Connor Amundsen, who posted 28 points and six assists. Cade Haskins added 16 points for Dartmouth. Jayden Williams also recorded 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
"Primarily, I would believe that that would continue going forward with whoever is the governor and with Governor Malhotra there, I think we are in very good hands because he brings several, I would say, set of experiences," says KV Kamath , Chairman, NABFID & Veteran Banker In your understanding we are looking at end of an era, Shaktikanta Das. He has been rated as the best central banker for three years on the trot now and everyone will miss him. KV Kamath: Yes, I think indeed. He had to manage multiple challenges. Admirable. So, we all owe a big thank you to Mr Das. At Reserve Bank of India while it is an organisation which is built on a framework, but personalities also have had a very large role to play in the functioning of Reserve Bank of India. So, now that we have a new boss at RBI , what to your mind will change and what will not change? KV Kamath: I have had the privilege of actually looking at Reserve Bank closely from 1996 when I returned to India. And I find that if I look at the governor's system, there is always continuity. The institution itself is an institution which stands for firm policy and provides continuity to the system in the country. Primarily, I would believe that that would continue going forward with whoever is the governor and with Governor Malhotra there, I think we are in very good hands because he brings several, I would say, set of experiences. One, he brings an experience leading a financial institution. If I try to remember, I cannot remember any other governor who actually led a financial institution. Then, he led the Department of Financial Services, so that is second. Then, of course, he was the Revenue Secretary of the country. And then, of course, I would take a very important aspect of Mr Malhotra's background. He is an engineer with a background in computer science and that is what today really is key in the financial sector, not only in India, but globally. 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I do not want to say challenges that we have in the financial sector. But the way economics can be interpreted, there are a lot of ways. The way policy can be conducted, there are several measures. It is widely believed that a change of guard means a new thinking. New thinking in terms of innovation, new thinking in terms of interest rate dynamic, new thinking in terms of how to control inflation and how to kickstart growth. What to your mind could be a big departure from Mr Shaktikanta’s regime to now? KV Kamath: I think you earlier in your comments said that here we have Shaktikanta Das who has been selected in his own way as the best governor for three years running around the world. I think there are a lot of things that he has laid down, an agenda which the Reserve Bank can drive going forward. See, to me, economic policy, monetary policy is one set of equations. Another set of equations is to look at opportunity, which is now in terms of using new tools, using new instruments, using new types of approaches to do things. And I think all that is there on the table for Mr Malhotra as he comes in because India has set the path. It is not as if it is a closed door. It would be great to see how this could be further rolled out in the country. So, these are exciting times for India with the long runway. It is exciting times what is happening in the financial services sector. I am sure Mr Malhotra will marshal all these things and then drive business as it goes. The priority should be to get growth back, this GDP growth back above 7% because that in a sense is the base. Do you think the priority should be to keep inflation closer to 4% or the priority should be right now to defend the rupee and ensure the decline in rupee if arrested, that will take care of everything indirectly? KV Kamath: I think a very interesting trinity that you have put forth there. This is the trinity that all governors deal with. I think the art is in keeping these in balance. And I am sure Mr Malhotra will find a way to keep these in balance. But having said that, if you look at in the Indian context, none of these are actually out of control. We have interest rates which are not really out of control. We have inflation also which has been in control. Some moments upwards and down, but not gone out of control. Reserve Bank has always been able to control it. Exchange rate also, if you look at several currencies around the world, we are not done as badly as other countries. So, within limits, I think our exchange rate has done very well and then you mentioned growth. To me, growth at times also goes through cycles. We had two quarters where things slowed down and then it surfaced in the last quarter. To me, it is transition with the government spending coming back and expected to stay strong as we go along. Growth should come back. Let us look at the parameters for growth in India. The runway, nobody doubts, exists. The runway is the unfinished agenda for India. If that exists, the rest of it follows. There may be minor ups and downs as we are now probably looking at it. But I would think these are transitionary. As long as policy remains steady, the players in the system, whether it is corporates or the banking sector, remain healthy, then I think nothing can stop our growth. Now, if you look at what the Reserve Bank has done in the past, it is exactly that. Try to keep stability. We are getting carried away by short-term movements. So, I am sure as a country, this is how we will grow. And we look to a time of sustained growth. Rightly or wrongly but Reserve Bank of India in one front, in a sense, has been criticised that they have been tightening the liquidity. Credit has not gone below a certain threshold level, which is what we say in economics, bottom of the pyramid. And the evidence is there if I look at rural demand, if I look at two-wheeler demand, if I look at even soap and shampoo demand. Do you think this is a place where we need RBI policy to change and tilt, especially in the area of pushing credit down or making credit available at the bottom of the pyramid? KV Kamath: As I see, I will break it into three parts. A large part of momentum is provided by government spending in India, so that clearly we know was slow, that clearly we know is going to come back because that has already happened from the aggregates. If you see, aggregates are drawn down. So, we should see that impact in this quarter and the coming quarter, so that is number one. Second, if corporates have starved for credit, then you have a situation where, yes, liquidity has to be injected. But honestly, I have not seen corporates starve for credit. Why? Because corporates have never had balance sheets as good as this. In my 50 years, 54 years to be precise, of being in the financial services business, I have not seen corporate balance sheets as good as this. Corporates throwing out or throwing up as much cash flow, free cash flow, as they are now doing. So, there is no constraint there. Thirdly, if you look at the banking side, which is the provider of funds, again the balance sheets are pristine. I have never seen balance sheets as clean as this. So, given this, to me whatever challenges are there is transitional. Now, pumping credit without, I would say, being conscious of the risks, at least the Reserve Bank if you see in the last six months, Governor Das has been particularly on unsecured lending has been raising a cautionary flag. Clearly, some discomfort is felt on that front and that could be a reason why there is some set of people who do not have access to funding. But, say, larger call, would that loose lending actually have done good or it would have created more problems which would have required harder steps to resolve? So, I think it is a careful balance. But I would look at government spending, corporate free cash flow, corporate quality of balance sheet, and banks' quality of balance sheet, if these are you give a green mark to this or a green tick to this, then things happen. A lot also boils down to what kind of forex reserve or what kind of forex reserve policy the Reserve Bank of India really wants to maintain. We have $650 billion of forex reserve, which is sizable looking at our economy. Do you think that is a good enough number and now Reserve Bank of India should go all out to defend the rupee because that will automatically take care of a lot of imported inflation? KV Kamath: This is again a policy call. Typically, I do not comment on a policy call. But let me look at it in a structural broader way. Ultimately, the balance will go up and down depending on how strong you are and what you get in as flows. And there, it has been a steady growth over a number of years and I expect that growth to continue. Without putting a concrete number that we need to have X billion dollars in terms of reserves. I do not think that is a way to go about it. It will go about steady. As far as intervening, Reserve Bank intervenes very selectively and the rest of it, the economy has to perform and showcase the rupee as having strength, that has been happening. So, it is going to be judicious intervention as required. I am saying this from past experience, and I do not expect that to continue because this has worked well for us for a very long period of time. We are moving to an era of de-globalisation if I may use that word. Tariffs are a reality now. And when tariffs they go higher, inflationary threats they automatically go higher and that is where I think the world is headed and that is where I think the hints are coming from US President-elect Donald Trump. What can the regulator do or RBI do in this kind of a scenario where you know that some percentage points of growth will automatically get crippled? KV Kamath: I think, again, we would need to concentrate on our foundation and that foundation has to be stable and facilitate our own growth. I will give a counter argument to what you said. In India's context, the runway for growth is domestic. That is very clear if you actually drill down. Because there is an unfinished agenda, starting with infrastructure. Just imagine this that we have now infrastructure for, let us say, a 4 trillion economy. When you look at 8 trillion economy and I would look at that as five to six years from now, the infrastructure aggregates that you require are not double of what it is today. Even assuming that we have everything that we want today, which we are short of what we should have, but let us assume what we have today is good for 4 trillion. For 8 trillion, it is not double, it is three times because the aspirations of the people have changed. Money in their hands changes. So many other equations change. And to meet those expectations, you will need a whole set of infrastructure outlays, which are the far infrastructure investments actually on the ground and executed. I am saying not two times, but three times. To me, that is opportunity. So, we should concentrate on doing what is required for us. Once we do that, then, of course, aspirations of people at 8 trillion economy, we will need to look at in terms of their appetite for goods, manufactured goods. So, manufacturing sector will have to respond. So, every area and I can break it down into development at the urban level, development at the rural level, this is how the engine starts picking faster and faster. I am sure the regulatory context and the government context, they recognise this opportunity for growth that at 8 trillion and I am not thinking of beyond that, 16 trillion, at this moment 8, the requirement that we have for various aggregates is three times what we have today and that itself is a growth engine. There were a lot of events which were at play in 2024. It was like a big election year for the world, Indian elections, local elections, US elections. Then, somewhere in 2024, inflation topped out and Fed started talking about decreasing rates. 2024 was also a year when we saw a lot of geopolitical moves. What, to your mind, could be that big event or calendar event which could inject volatility in financial markets in 2025? KV Kamath: Actually, I would look at it the other way. I would think it is now time for stability globally. We have had turmoil now in one way or the other starting from March 2020. As we get into the fifth year, we need stability. And let me put that in context. I think the medical emergency of COVID is now behind us. The global conflict in Europe should settle with the changes that are happening. I would think this would provide a time of stability going forward and that plays into what we need at this point in time, stability. If inflation comes down globally, even to lower levels, the uncertainties across the world again reduce. Good for us. So, I think the regulators will have more leeway in doing things that they need to do or would like to do. So, I see a time of opportunity and I see good times. (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel )GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Even though their long-shot hopes of winning the NFC North have vanished, the playoff-bound Green Bay Packers believe they can make a legitimate run at their first Super Bowl appearance since their 2010 championship season. A rapidly improving defense gives them ample reason for confidence. The Packers (11-4) followed up a seven-sack performance in a 30-13 victory at Seattle by producing the first shutout of the NFL season, a 34-0 playoff-clinching blowout of the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. Green Bay delivered its first shutout since a 17-0 triumph over Seattle in 2021 and its most lopsided victory since a 55-14 rout of the Chicago Bears in 2014. “We’ve noticed all along that the defense is a lot different this year, and they’ve been making some big-time plays all along,” quarterback Jordan Love said. “But any time you can hold anybody to zero points in the National Football League is pretty awesome.” The Packers were seeking to produce a championship-caliber defense to go along with their dynamic offense when they fired Joe Barry as coordinator in the offseason and brought in former Boston College coach Jeff Hafley to replace him. Green Bay switched from a 3-4 scheme to a 4-3, with Hafley emphasizing the need to produce more big plays. Green Bay has done just that by collecting 28 takeaways — 10 more than it had all of last year — to match the NFL’s third-highest total. The Packers haven’t forced this many turnovers since 2011, when they had 38 takeaways. That’s not the only area in which the defense has made strides. Green Bay is allowing just 19.1 points per game to rank sixth in the league in scoring defense. The Packers haven’t finished a season among the top six teams in scoring defense since their 2010 title run, when they yielded just 15 points per game to rank second. The Packers are giving up 312.1 yards per game for the league’s seventh-best total. That also puts them on pace for their highest season-ending rank since 2010, when they finished fifth in total defense. “We’re all working together, and we’ve just got some nice playmakers,” linebacker and rookie second-round pick Edgerrin Cooper said. The Packers have given up as many as 20 points just once in their last six games, a 34-31 defeat at Detroit on Dec. 5. That is the only time Green Bay has lost during that stretch. Whether this kind of success can carry over to the playoffs remains uncertain. The Packers’ shutout performance came against a New Orleans offense that was starting rookie fifth-round draft pick Spencer Rattler at quarterback in place of the injured Derek Carr and was missing five-time Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara. Green Bay’s defense faces a much tougher task Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings (13-2), who beat the Packers 31-29 at Lambeau Field on Sept. 29. This will mark the first time in the series' 64-year history that both teams had at least 11 wins when they face off. The Packers are eager to see what they can do against another team headed for the playoffs as their defense gears up for another postseason. “We can do whatever we want to do,” defensive lineman Kenny Clark said. “We write our own story at the end of the day. We’ve just got to keep on building.” What’s working Green Bay outrushed New Orleans 188-67 and improved its season total to 2,209 yards rushing. The Packers haven't rushed for that many yards in a season since 2003, when they had 2,558. ... The pass rush has produced 16 sacks over Green Bay’s last four games. ... Green Bay is outscoring teams 102-34 in the first quarter. ... The Packers didn't give up a sack Monday and have allowed just five over their last eight games. That represents the fewest sacks the Packers have given up over an eight-game stretch within a single season since 2004. What needs work Penalties remain a bit of an issue. The Packers were penalized six times for 60 yards. Stock up Love has thrown eight touchdown passes without an interception over his last five games. ... RB Josh Jacobs has run for a touchdown in six straight games. His 13 TD runs this season are a career high. ... K Brandon McManus made field goals from 55 and 46 yards to improve to 16 of 17 this season. His 55-yarder was a season long. ... S Zayne Anderson had his first career interception in his first career start. ... DL Brenton Cox Jr. has three sacks over his last four games. Stock down There really aren't any candidates for this category, considering the Packers produced their biggest victory margin in a decade. Injuries WR Christian Watson injured a knee Monday night. ... CB Jaire Alexander (knee) missed a fifth straight game. S Javon Bullard (ankle), S Evan Williams (quadriceps) and LB Quay Walker (ankle) also didn’t play. Key number 30 – The Packers have scored at least 30 points in each of their last five games. That represents the second-longest string of games with 30-plus points in franchise history. Green Bay had seven such straight games in 1963. Next steps The Packers close the regular season with two divisional games, visiting Minnesota on Sunday before hosting the Bears (4-11). Green Bay is 1-3 against NFC North opponents this season. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Steve Megargee, The Associated PressBoeing struggles to make best-selling plane again
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