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SMALL SATELLITE CITIES ARE A BETTER SOLUTION TO URBAN CONGESTION

QUIETLY but surely, a string of satellite cities have come up dotting India's urbanscape in recent decades. These offer affordable housing and jobs that help decongest the old, creaking megalopolises. Gurugram and Navi Mumbai come to mind first.

I'VE LEARNT A LOT FROM STAR'S MIXED REVIEWS

Kavin speaks about his upcoming release, Bloody Beggar, creating the look of his character, competing with films like Amaran and Brother, and more

Sporting fraternity not happy with CGF move

THE Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) officially announced that Glasgow will be hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

SARFARAZ VS RAHUL FOR ONE SPOT

AT any given point of time, at least one Indian middle-order batter is in constant scrutiny. Over the last few years, that particular mantle has been occupied by the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill. It's now time for this particular spotlight to shine on KL Rahul.

Double delight for swimmer Maanya

CHENNAI'S Maanya Mukta Manesh bagged a double while Kancheepuram's Danush S lived up to his favourite status in the college swimming competition at the CM Trophy 2024.

Bates & Martin, the Bert & Ernie of NZ cricket

CONVENTIONALLY speaking, Bert and Ernie are two Muppet characters who appear together on the PBS children's television show called Sesame Street. Both of these characters have been part of one of the most beloved shows since its inception. Who are these two? Simply put, Bert and Ernie are best friends and they are always by each other's side. They go on adventures, learn a thing or two in an episode, and interact with guests but all of this by remaining together. You cannot separate one from the other. Suzie Bates and Katey Martin are the Bert and Ernie of New Zealand cricket and even when one of them has replaced wicketkeeping gloves for commentary mic, they are still standing together like they did when the journey started in Dunedin, Otago.

ISL: Fall rises to lift Odisha

MOURTADA Fall scored the decisive goal as Odisha FC condemned East Bengal to their sixth consecutive defeat in the ongoing season of the ISL, here on Tuesday.

Reliance Infra to set up ₹10K cr ammunition unit

ANIL Ambani-led Reliance Infrastructure on Tuesday announced it would set up India's largest integrated project for manufacturing explosives, ammunition, and small arms at an investment of ₹10,000 crore in Ratnagiri in Maharashtra.

Hyundai Motor shares plunge 7% on debut

SHARES of Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) made a tepid debut on the stock exchanges on Tuesday as they were listed at ₹1,934 on NSE, a discount of 1.3% to the issue price of ₹1,960. On BSE, the shares were listed at ₹1,931, down 1.5%.

Markets crash as FII sell-off continues

Foreign investors shift to cheaper markets amid weak Q2 earnings, stronger bond yield & dollar

India strong amid global economic challenges: FM

DESPITE challenges in the global economic environment, India is in a strong position to leverage new growth prospects, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at an address at the Columbia University.

Only structure realigned, no cut in agent fees: LIC chief

AMID threats of a nationwide strike by its agents to force LIC not to change their commission structure or lower the fees, the national insurer has denied any plans to do so. The insurer also said the new surrender value norms will not impact its margins as it has already tweaked its products.

Adani group to acquire 46.8% stake in Orient Cement for ₹8,100 crore

ADANI Group's Ambuja Cements on Tuesday announced the signing of a binding agreement for the acquisition of Orient Cement Ltd (OCL) at an equity value of ₹8,100 crore. Ambuja will acquire 46.8% shares of OCL from its current promoters and public shareholders at ₹395.4 apiece. This acquisition would trigger an Open Offer, under which Ambuja will acquire an additional 26% stake at the same share price of ₹395.4 apiece.

Shrinking middle class dragging volumes growth: Nestle chairman

THE fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is facing challenges as inflation continues to drag volume growth. Chairman and managing director of Nestle Suresh Narayanan blames it on the “shrinking” middle class.

BSNL not to raise tariff in near future, says CMD

STATE-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has said that it won't increase tariffs in the near future even though all its private peers have raised tariffs by up to 25%.

Allianz seeks to exit JVs with Bajaj insurance

ON a day the insurance regulator has invited all companies, both domestic and foreign, to set up more insurance ventures in the country, one of the oldest JV partners — the Allianz group of Germany, which has two joint ventures with the Bajaj Group in the life and general insurance spaces — said it wants to exit.

Ukraine peace talks tied to US presidential polls

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the prospect of peace talks with Russia \"depends\" on the outcome of next month's US presidential election.

New Zealand airport imposes 3 min cuddle cap for drop off

EMOTIONAL farewells are a common sight at airports, but travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to be quick. A new three-minute time limit on goodbye hugs in the airport's drop-off area is intended to prevent lingering cuddles from causing traffic jams.

China-Vatican deal on bishop appointment extended

CHINA said on Tuesday it agreed to extend for four years a deal with the Vatican concerning the appointment of bishops.

Afridi chosen Pak chief justice, not seniormost Shah

THE Special Parliamentary Committee constituted to decide on the appointment of Pakistan's next chief justice on Tuesday agreed on the name of Justice Yayha Afridi as the new top judge.

Maduro's ex-oil czar in dock for sharing secret

VENEZUELA's top prosecutor on Monday announced the arrest of a former oil minister and accused him of working with the US government to undermine the industry that drives the country's economy.

Two men plead guilty to murder of Air India bombing accused

TWO men accused of killing Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Sikh man acquitted in the tragic 1985 Air India Kanishka terrorist bombing case, have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a Canadian court, according to media reports.

Blinken asks Israel to capitalise on Sinwar's death for Gaza ceasefire

He pressed for more aid to be allowed as concerns rise for civilians

Charges framed against MLA over CAA protest

A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday framed charges against activist-turned-MLA Akhil Gogoi and three of his associates for their alleged role during the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protests in Assam.

Oppn plans to take up RG Kar against Mamata in 6 bypolls

WITH by-elections to six Assembly seats in West Bengal scheduled for November 13, the Opposition parties have decided to corner the ruling Trinamool Congress over the RG Kar incident, in which a 31-year-old post graduate student was raped and murdered while on duty. The EC announced bypolls for Sitai (SC), Madarihat (ST), Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur, and Taldangra, as their MLAs have contested and won seats in the Lok Sabha.

Of 193 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bastar, 68 women

CHHATTISGARH has witnessed more casualties of women Maoist cadres than any other Indian state. The outlawed CPI (Maoist) is believed to be most active in Chhattisgarh where they have been waging a war on the security forces for nearly four decades.

Oppn plans to take up RG Kar against Mamata in 6 bypolls

WITH by-elections to six Assembly seats in West Bengal scheduled for November 13, the Opposition parties have decided to corner the ruling Trinamool Congress over the RG Kar incident, in which a 31-year-old post graduate student was raped and murdered while on duty. The EC announced bypolls for Sitai (SC), Madarihat (ST), Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur, and Taldangra, as their MLAs have contested and won seats in the Lok Sabha.

Prosecution sanction against Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases okayed

DAYS after the Supreme Court vacated a stay on the prosecution of Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government on Tuesday gave the prosecution sanction for the controversial sect head in three sacrilege cases of 2015.

Powerful blast at Jabalpur ordnance factory kills 2 workers, injures 15 others

A powerful blast inside the Ordnance Factory Khamaria (OFK) premises in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh killed at least two workers and wounded 15 others on Tuesday.

Shah's big push for coop sector

Minister says govt to set up 2 lakh new farm credit societies to empower rural communities