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Metro trips may increase after GRAP II kicks in

IN view of the festival season and likely implementation of advanced stages of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) owing to the deteriorating quality of air in the city, the Delhi Metro will be making additional train trips to accommodate the expected higher demand.

Personal laws can't stunt child marriage Act: SC

THE Supreme Court on Friday held that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) cannot be stunted by personal laws and marriages involving children violate the free will to have a partner of choice.

‘Incarcerated for 18 months’: Jain granted bail in laundering case

SATYENDAR Jain, a senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi cabinet minister, was granted bail by a Delhi court on Friday in a money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Air quality slips to 'very poor', officials told to find out local source

DIWALI is still another 10 days away, but the air quality in the national capital is deteriorating already. Multiple monitoring stations indicating 'very poor' air quality. The overall air quality in Delhi stood at 293, worse than the previous 24-hour average of 285, data showed.

Purported sack-CM call by 19 Manipur BJP MLAs

NINETEEN BJP MLAs of Manipur have reportedly written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the removal of Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

Tamil anthem: Stalin seeks Guv's ouster

A huge spat broke out between Governor R N Ravi and Chief Minister M K Stalin late on Friday after singers missed singing the 'Thekkanamum Adhir Sirantha Dravida Nal Thirunaadum' line from the 'Tamizh Thaai Vaazhthu' rendered at Doordarshan Kendra Chennai's Hindi month valedictory function presided by the governor. Meanwhile, Doordarshan Kendra Chennai apologised for the 'inadvertent mistake,' and said singers had no intention to disrespect Tamil or the state song.

Warrant against ex-RAW agent

US court issues arrest warrant; second unsealed indictment identifies him as Vikash Yadav

Gangster strikes again, tells Salman to 'pay ₹5 cr, or face consequences'

The Worli police has registered a case under BNS for threat and extortion. Mumbai police has heightened security outside Khan's residence and his farmhouse in Panvel, officials said.

'HURT' ROHIT ADMITS MISJUDGEMENT OF CONDITIONS

Captain takes responsibility as India get bowled out for 46 in the first innings

Dropped catches at Dubai: Coach George explains why

HE last two group matches of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium were vital for more than one reason. It had a future of six teams in the World Cup depending on the result of that match. However, for the fans watching from the stadium or their homes, the two matches will be remembered for the amount of dropped catches they witnessed. Whether it was Pakistan or England, both teams that eventually could not make it to the semifinals, were the culprits for dropping as many as six catches each. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the other venue of the tournament, has also witnessed many dropped catches, but it has not been as bad as the Dubai Stadium.

Birthday boy Wilmar powers Chennaiyin FC

It's still a nascent stage of the ongoing ISL season but Chennaiyin have been good on the road so far. That was the case on Thursday as they posted their second victory in three away matches. The Chennai-based club beat NorthEast United FC 3-2 in Guwahati on the day. It was an unforgettable outing for Wilmar Jordan Gil, who was celebrating his 33rd birthday. The Colombian marked the occasion with a brace. That proved to be the difference for Chennaiyin, who eventually finished the match with 10 men on the field.

Lanky William O'Roars to life on spicy deck

A TALL seamer from New Zealand? Check. Overcast conditions? Check. Disconcerting bounce? Check. Canterbury? Check. High release point? Check. There are endless similarities between Kyle Jamieson and William O'Rourke and some of those similarities played itself out in a fairly predictable manner on the second day of the first Test between India and New Zealand.

Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu aim to carry momentum vs Delhi

A CONFIDENT-looking Tamil Nadu take on Delhi in their second round of the Ranji Trophy beginning in Delhi on Thursday. Their confidence stems from the fact that they defeated a strong Saurashtra side a few days back in Coimbatore.

Draft Bill: Concerns over NSF autonomy main point in meet

THE meeting between the sports ministry and the stakeholders to discuss the nuances of the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 went off peacefully despite certain provisions in the draft seemingly infringing on the autonomy of National Olympic Committee (NOC) and the National Sports Federations (NSFs).

WC Finals: Vivaan & Anantjeet medal

SHOTGUN shooters, Vivaan Kapoor and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, stepped up to add two medals to India's kitty on the final day of the ISSF World Cup Finals here on Thursday.

RBI bars Asirvad MFI, Navi Fin, 2 other NBFCs

WITHIN a fortnight off issuing a stern warning and asking to them to behave, the RBI on Thursday took stringent regulatory action against four non-bank lenders and a micro finance player, citing material, supervisory breaches, and has asked them to cease and desist from sanctioning and disbursing loans effective October 21.

LTIMindtree net profit rises 7.7% to ₹1,251 crore

LTIMindtree on Thursday reported a 7.7% increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹1,251 crore. The company had reported net profit of ₹1,161.8 crore in the year-ago period. Its revenue from operations in the second quarter stood at ₹9,432.9 crore, a 5.9% increase compared to ₹8,905.4 crore in the same quarter last year. Its operating margin (EBIT) stood at 15.5% in the September quarter.

Founder says Byju's worth today is zero

BYJU Raveendran on Thursday said there is no fraud and if there were fraud, the founders would take money out, but \"we have reinvested our money back into the company,\" the founder of edtech firm Byju's said at a press conference.

Wipro profit rises 21%; announces 1:1 bonus share issue

WIPRO on Thursday reported a 21.2% jump in its consolidated net profit for the September quarter to ₹3,208.8 crore compared to ₹2,646.3 crore in the same quarter last year. Its net profit beats Street estimates. The company's revenue for the second quarter stood at ₹22,301.6 crore, a 0.95% decline compared to ₹22,515.9 crore in the year-ago period.

Infosys Q2 net profit rises 5% to ₹6,506 cr

Revises FY25 revenue guidance from 3%-4% to 3.75% to 4.5%; company is planning a wage hike in Q4

Number of income taxpayers doubles in 10 years

CONTINUOUS efforts by the income tax department to increase taxpayer base have borne fruits with the number of income taxpayers doubling in the past 10 years even as direct collections have risen three times during the period.

Motorcycle sales likely to be lower than expected this festive season

ALL seems to be not well for India's two-wheeler industry given a major player has trimmed sales growth expectations in the important festive season.

Hyundai public issue fully booked on final day, retail investors give IPO a miss

THE initial public offering (IPO) of Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) was fully subscribed on the final day of bidding on Thursday, thanks to the strong participation by qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) as retail investors decided to give the mega IPO a big miss.

ASSAM MUST MOVE FORWARD AFTER SC NOD ON CITIZENSHIP

THE Supreme Court's decision to uphold Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, is a welcome move that will go a long way in fostering fraternity among the people of Assam, in particular, and those living in the northeastern states, in general.

Revenge achieved: Oct 7 mastermind killed

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, his death paves the way for release of hostages

Panel calls for reform of Secret Service

AN independent panel investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally recommended bringing in new, outside leadership and refocusing on its protective mission.

Weeks before US poll, Biden waives off $4.5 bn in edu debt

US President Joe Biden announced on Thursday further student debt relief for public servants - amounting to around $4.5 billion - with just over two weeks to go until the presidential election.

South Korean court recognises misogyny as hate crime motive

A South Korean court has recognised misogyny as a motive for a hate crime, its spokesperson said on Thursday, a decision activists hailed as a breakthrough for women's rights.

India feels Canada doesn't take terror seriously: Trudeau

INDIA believes that Canada doesn't take seriously violence or terrorism or incitement to hatred seriously, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday as he cited foundational responsibility for the Canadian government for not taking actions against those espousing violence and terrorism against a third country.

Ex-British boy band star Liam Payne struggled with stardom, alcoholism

FORMER One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.