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Drug syndicate with Mexican links busted

THE Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Special Cell of Delhi Police, in a joint operation, on Tuesday dismantled a meth manufacturing lab being run clandestinely in Uttar Pradesh's Noida and arrested four persons, including a former warden of Tihar Jail, a Delhi-based businessman and a Mumbai-based chemist.

Mkt Ends 5-Day Losing Streak On Global Cues, FIIs Remain Net Sellers

DOMESTIC equity market snapped a five-day losing streak on Monday with the benchmarks- BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 - surging over 1% each in intraday deals on the back of favourable global cues. At close, the Sensex was up 602 points at 80,005, marking a 0.76% gain, Nifty surged by 158 points, ending at 24,339, a gain of 0.65%.

Factionalism Surfaces Among RG Kar Junior Docs

Nearly three months after the brutal rape-murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in the heart of Kolkata, the protesting junior doctors face factionalism.

Mother-in-law's tongue: It's easier to handle than you think!

SNAKE Plant, also known as Dracaena trifasciata or Mother-in-law's Tongue, is one of the easiest plants to care for, and is great for homes and offices alike.

IN PRAISE OF WOOD

Delhi's naturalist Pradip Krishen's home shows the whimsical possibilities of wood with each piece contributing its own story. His experiments with wood extend from practical structures to playful aesthetics.

'IF YOU CAN ENVISION IT, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT'

Jalandhar girl Rachel Gupta wins India its first Miss Grand International crown. A conversation about her journey and challenges.

Fitness routine to top of podium: Chirag's journey

AROUND seven years ago, Dinesh Chhikara felt his 11-year-old son, Chirag, had been putting on weight.

Sainz achieves wish with one more win for Ferrari

CARLOS Sainz said he wanted to claim another victory with Ferrari before leaving for Williams next year and on Sunday he achieved that aim with a masterful triumph in the Mexico City Grand Prix.

ROHIT'S BATTING UNDER SCANNER

Experienced opener’s struggle with the bat is one of the reasons behind India’s dismal show this season so far

Centurion Sumit puts hosts Delhi on top against Assam on third day

IGNORED in the first two games, all-rounder Sumit Mathur showed his prowess with a patient century to put hosts Delhi in sight of an outright victory against Assam on the third day of their Ranji Trophy match against Assam.

Ambuja profit declines to ₹473 cr from ₹987 cr

NEW DELHI: Adani Group firm Ambuja Cement Ltd (ACL) on Monday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹472.89 crore for the second quarter ended September 2024.

Global Finance magazine names SBI as best bank

THE State Bank of India (SBI) was recognised as the 'Best Bank in India' for the year 2024 by Global Finance Magazine at its 31st Annual Best Bank Awards event which took place during the side-lines of International Monetary Fund (IMF)/ World Bank (WB) Annual Meetings 2024 at Washington DC, United States.

Shashwat Sharma to take over as MD, CEO from Jan 1, 2026

BHARTI Airtel on Monday announced that Shashwat Sharma will take over as managing director and chief executive officer from January 1, 2026.

Airtel Q2 net profit rises 168% to ₹3,593 cr

Company improved average revenue per user by 15% to ₹233 in the reporting quarter compared to ₹203 in Q2FY24

Fintech Slice finishes merger with NESFB

BENGALURU-based fintech start-up Slice on Monday announced that it completed its merger with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB), effective from October 27. This merger unifies the operations, assets, and brand identities of both entities into a single, integrated banking institution.

IOC net profit declines 98% on fall in refining and fuel margin

STATE-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) on Monday reported a 98.6% fall in net profit in the September quarter, as refinery margins declined and marketing margins shrunk.

CCPA to probe Ola Electric's plaint resolution claim

THE Department of Consumer Affairs is reviewing Ola Electric's claim of resolving 99% of over 10,000 complaints regarding its e-scooters, following a show-cause notice issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) earlier this month. As per sources, the department is investigating the company's assertion and plans to reach out to customers to verify their experiences.

Swiggy sets IPO price at ₹390; issue to open after Nov 6

FOODTECH company Swiggy has set the price for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) at ₹390 at the upper end of the band, sources told this newspaper.

PNB posts 145% growth in net profit because of sharp fall in provisioning

STATE-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Monday reported stellar second quarter numbers with net profit of the bank increasing 145% year-on-year to ₹4,303 crore due to a sharp fall in provisioning.

Crude, racist insults mar mega Trump rally

Slowly, Indian Americans shifting to vote for Trump

Slowly, Indian Americans shifting to vote for Trump

IN a warning sign for the Democrats, Indian-Americans' attachment to the party is declining in the US while the share of Republican identifiers held steady.

North Korean troops show desperation of Putin: NATO

NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday decried the deployment of North Korean troops to bolster Russia's war effort in Ukraine as a dangerous expansion of the conflict that signaled President Vladimir Putin's \"growing desperation\".

Record 73 women win seats in Japan House

PM promises reform after losing majority

Tehran to respond firmly, effectively, says Iran minister

IRANIAN foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that Tehran would \"respond firmly and effectively\" to deadly Israeli strikes on military sites over the weekend.

Amid constitutional hurdle, pressure building on B'desh president to quit

BANGLADESH's President Mohammed Shahabuddin faced growing pressure on Monday to quit from leaders of the revolution that toppled autocratic ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August, who argue he was her appointee.

Thai court dismisses 2004 massacre case against seven

A Thai court on Monday formally dismissed charges against seven officials over a notorious massacre which left 85 people dead, ending hopes of justice for survivors and victims' families.

Hand grenade found outside Manipur college

THE police recovered a hand grenade along with a \"warning note\" from the entrance of GP Women's College in the Manipur capital Imphal on Monday morning.

BJP's Hembrom to take on Hemant from Barhet seat

THE BJP on Monday released its second list of candidates, fielding Gamaliel Hembrom from Barhet Assembly seat against Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

C'garh cabinet approves new industrial development plan, focuses on investment

THE Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet, on Monday, approved the draft and proposal of Chhattisgarh's new Industrial Development Policy 2024-29.

Ambush on ambulance, Army dog & terrorist killed in Jammu's Akhnoor

A terrorist was killed, and two others were trapped in an ongoing encounter with security forces in the Sunderbani sector of Akhnoor, near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu district of J&K on Monday.