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ROHIT'S BATTING UNDER SCANNER

IN the middle of February last year, India captain Rohit Sharma reached a point where he had never been before as a Test opener. For the first time since taking up the role, Rohit had come closest to that magical figure - Test average of 50.

All-round Vignesh shines for TN

P VIGNESH, with his fighting fifty (64 n.o), took Tamil Nadu to a respectable total in the first innings of the Col CK Nayudu Trophy clash against Tripura in Agartala.

F1: Sainz secures 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.

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.

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. Currently serving as chief operating officer, Shashwat will succeed Gopal Vittal, who will move into the role of executive vice-Chairman.

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.

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.

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%.

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\".

Tehran to respond firmly, 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.

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.

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.

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. The confrontation began in the morning after the terrorists attacked an Army ambulance that was a part of a convoy in the area; however, no injuries or damage was reported.

Social media post on ordnance factory blast in Jabalpur under lens

A cryptic social media post on the micro-blogging platform X has kept the cops in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, as well as the state police's counter-intelligence wing, on their toes. The post, made from the handle 'Pakistan Zindabad@lovepakarmies', read: \"I speak. It was a pleasure to visit Khamaria Ordnance Factory, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Thank you for the hospitality. I have spoken; the wisdom is yours.\"

Uncle too made same mistake: Ajit

Deputy chief minister Fadnavis' PS makes it to BJP's third list, 4 party MLAs denied ticket

NIA steps up security to check threats, ropes in cyber wing at airports

In the wake of numerous threat calls to airlines, anti-terror probe agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) has deployed Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) team with sleuths drawn from its cyber wing at each of the major aviation infrastructure facilities, officials said on Monday.

Ancient city of Dholavira in poor state, says PMO

After the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) flagged the poor state of preservation and lack of tourist amenities at the ancient city of Dholavira, the southern centre of the Harappan Civilization, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has issued directions to the officials concerned to \"devote\" more time to speed up \"site activities\" and work out a detailed action plan for conservation and resume excavation at historic urban settlements; a world heritage site located in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.

'Global N-monitoring system transparent'

Executive Secy of Comprehensive N-Test-Ban Treaty Organization is confident about maintaining global security

Will continue to bat for caste census

AMID reports that the Narendra Modi government is likely to begin the process of conducting the long-delayed population census, its ally Janata Dal (U) said the party will continuously advocate the cause of 'caste census'. Though the Union government is likely to begin the census exercise next year and complete it by 2026, there is no clarity on conducting a caste-based census, a demand by opposition parties as well as the ruling NDA allies such as JD(U), TDP, Lok Janshakti Party, Republican Party of India (RPI) and Apna Dal.

Delimitation policy needs a relook, address Andhra concerns, says TDP

THE Centre is expected to begin the next census in 2025 and the delimitation process by 2027. However, its key ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) said the delimitation policy should be reworked and the concerns of Andhra Pradesh should be taken into consideration.

Justice Puttaswamy, who moved SC against Aadhaar scheme, dies at 98

FORMER Judge of Karnataka High Court Justice KS Puttaswamy, who challenged the Aadhaar scheme before the Supreme Court in 2012 on grounds of the Right to Privacy, passed away at his residence in the city on Monday. He was 98.

INDIA-CHINA TANGO TESTS FLUID METRICS OF PATRIOTISM

THE Delhi Police arrested Prabir Purkayastha, editor of NewsClick, on October 3, 2023, as part of an investigation into allegations of Chinese funding for his media platform.

Agency tried to bury predicate offence: HC

THE CCB registered a case under various sections of the IPC for cheating, forging documents and hatching a criminal conspiracy.

Suicide bid of woman, two daughters foiled

V Kalpana, (42) from Vellore's Gudiyattam attempted self-immolation at the collector's office along with her two teenage daughters Oviya and Abinaya, on Monday. Soon after she poured kerosene on herself and her daughters, officials quickly intervened and stopped her from committing the act.

Father & uncle get life term for killing son-in-law

THE two accused in the much-talked-about Thenkurissi honour killing of Aneesh were awarded life imprisonment on Monday.