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New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) on Monday reported a 10.7 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 406.51 crore in the second quarter ended September 2025, led by India business. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 367.21 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from TCPL, the Tata group's FMCG arm. Its revenue from operations rose by 17.83 per cent to Rs 4,965.9 crore in the September quarter of FY'2 ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 31 (PTI) On the occasion of the 70th Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations, the BMRCL on Friday announced that a fifth metro train will be inducted into commercial service on the Yellow Line from November 1. With the addition of this train, the frequency of services on the Yellow Line during peak hours will improve to every 15 minutes, compared to the current 19-minute interval, it said. "This improvement will help provide smoother and more reliable service to commuters with reduced ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 31 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said the procurement of paddy from farmers in eastern part of the state at a minimum support price for the kharif marketing year 2025-26 will begin on Saturday and continue until February 28 next year. During this period, procurement will also take place in Unnao, Raebareli, and Lucknow districts. Paddy procurement has been underway since October 1 in western Uttar Pradesh, as well as in the Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Sitapur distr ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 31 (PTI) Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday asserted that the government will not be lenient on allegations of payment of bribe to anyone in any department including police and asserted that appropriate action is being taken. He was reacting to retired chief financial officer of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) Sivakumar K's allegation that he was forced to pay bribe. Following the death of his 34-year-old daughter from a brain haemorrhage in September, Siva ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 31 (PTI) The Kerala government on Friday ordered an enhancement of the DA for teaching staff under the UGC, AICTE, and medical education schemes, and the DR for UGC pensioners and family pensioners in the state. The finance department said the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to teaching staff under these schemes, who shifted to the revised scale from January 2016 or later, will be increased from 42 per cent to 46 per cent. It also said that the DA rate for teaching s ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Singapore Airlines on Friday said that as a significant minority shareholder it will provide its expertise and support where necessary to Air India. The comments came against the backdrop of reports saying that Air India is seeking more than Rs 10,000 crore from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines. The loss-making Air India, which is jointly owned by Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has been facing certain headwinds in recent times. In one of the worst air accidents, Air ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) A miniature depicting a family of cheetahs relaxing on a patch of luxuriant grass in a rocky landscape, attributed to one of Akbar's favourite artists, Basawan, has set the record for the most expensive classical Indian art at Christie's London auction on October 28. Sold for GBP 10,245,000 (approximately Rs 119.49 crore) at Christie's auction of "Exceptional Paintings from The Personal Collection of Prince & Princess Sadruddin Aga Khan", the painting, titled "A Family o ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 31 (PTI) Five luxury tents were gutted after a fire broke out in one of the tents at a resort near the Sam Sand Dunes in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, officials said on Friday. No casualties were reported as tourists were attending a cultural programme about 50 metres away, they said. The incident occurred on Thursday night when a music and cultural program was underway on a stage set up in the middle of the resort. "Flames suddenly erupted in one tent and spread rapidly to adjoining one ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Friday reported an 8 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,349 crore for the second quarter ended September 30. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,102.5 crore in the same period of the last fiscal, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing. Its consolidated total revenue from operations stood at Rs 42,344.2 crore against Rs 37,449.2 crore in the year-ago period, it added. The company's total expenses in ...Read More >
New Delhi: India were in deep trouble at 36 for 4 after five overs against Australia in the second T20 International at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, with captain Suryakumar Yadav's early dismissal compounding their woes. Absolute drama unfolded at the MCG. Suryakumar, dropped by wicketkeeper Josh Inglis off Hazlewood in the fifth over, failed to make the reprieve count. Two balls later, Hazlewood produced a perfect outswinger that took the outside edge, and Inglis made no mistake thi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Seeking bail in the UAPA case linked to February 2020 riots in Delhi, activist Umar Khalid on Friday told the Supreme Court that there is no evidence linking him to violence and denied conspiracy charges against him. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Khalid, told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria that there has been no recovery of funds, weapons or any material evidence linking him to the 2020 Delhi riots. "There are 751 FIRs, I am charged in on ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and Australia's men wore black armbands on Friday to honour teenage cricketer Ben Austin. The tribute came before the second T20I being played in Melbourne, with both teams and support staff lining up in silence. The BCCI confirmed the gesture on X, posting a picture of both squads on the outfield. Live commentary also recorded the moment, noting the armbands on players from both camps and the brief pause before play. The remembrance follows a similar gesture by the women's te ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chhattisgarh on Saturday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the formation of the state and unveil development projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore spanning healthcare, infrastructure and energy. He will begin his visit with an interaction with 2,500 children who were successfully treated for congenital heart diseases as part of the 'Dil ki Baat' programme at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. The prim ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 31 (PTI) Mohammad Azharuddin, who was included in the Telangana cabinet on Friday, became the second former top cricketer to be made minister in a Congress government, the first being Navjot Singh Sidhu. Congress is not the only party where cricketers flourished in politics. Parties like BJP and Trinamool Congress made cricketers MPs and even ministers. Congress leader and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin was sworn in as a minister in CM A Revanth Reddy's cabinet. Azharuddi ...Read More >
Kannur/Bengaluru, Oct 31 (PTI) Manuel Frederick, the first person from Kerala to win an Olympic hockey medal, died at a hospital in Bengaluru on Friday morning while undergoing treatment for cancer, family sources said. He was 78. Frederick, who hailed from Kannur district in Kerala, was the goalkeeper of the Indian team that won the bronze medal by defeating Holland at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He represented India for seven years and was honoured with the Dhyan Chand Award in 2019 for his c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Strides Pharma Science Ltd on Friday reported an 82 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 131.52 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2025 on the back of strong revenue growth in 'other regulated markets' and lower expenses. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 72.3 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, Strides Pharma Science said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the second quarter stood at Rs ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Gold-plated silver jewellery brand Goyaz said on Friday it has raised Rs 130 crore in a Series A funding round led by US-based venture capital firm Norwest Venture Partners to expand its retail network across India. In a statement, the company said the funds will be utilised to scale its store footprint in key cities, strengthen design and manufacturing capabilities, and enhance its omnichannel experience as it targets metro and tier-II markets. Founded in January 2023, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Prominent names from the world of showbiz, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Rashmika Mandanna, Rishab Shetty and Manoj Bajpayee, congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for their victory over Australia in the semi-final of the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup, calling it a "display of determination, unity, and brilliance on the field". Star cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her career, remaining unbeaten on 127 as India made it to their third ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Agro-chemicals firm Dhanuka Agritech Ltd on Friday reported 20 per cent drop in net profit to Rs 93.96 crore for the second quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year on lower sales. Net profit stood at Rs 117.51 crore in the same quarter previous financial year, according to a regulatory filing. Total income declined 9 per cent to Rs 604.56 crore for the September quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, from Rs 665.07 crore in the year-ago period. Expenses remained lower at Rs 47 ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 31 (PTI) The Met department on Friday issued a warning for moderate rain in the next 24 hours for several north Bengal districts, as the remnant of severe cyclonic storm 'Montha' lay over central Chhatisgarh and was likely to move towards Bihar across East Uttar Pradesh. The storm battered Andhra Pradesh after making landfall on Tuesday and is now losing steam, the weathermen said. A Met office spokesperson said thunderstorms accompanied with intense rain is very likely to affect ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 31 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday led the 'Run for Unity' organised by the state BJP to mark 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas', commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event highlighted Patel's role in national integration and reinforced the message of unity and collective progress. The unity run began at 6:30 am from the BJP state headquarters at Vivek Vihar and concluded at Indira Gandhi Park. A large number of party workers ...Read More >
Ranchi, Oct 31 (PTI) To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Jharkhand Police organised a grand 'Run for Unity' across all police stations on Friday. The entire country is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who bound India together in the thread of unity, as National Unity Day. On this occasion of National Unity Day on October 31, Jharkhand Police personnel participated in the Run for Unity, they said. Governor Santosh Gangwar post ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (PTI) Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse on Friday said he has sought a report regarding the work hostage-taker Rohit Arya had done with the education department. Arya (50) was shot dead after he allegedly took 17 children and two adults hostage inside R A Studio in Powai on Thursday. The children, boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 12, had been called to the studio for an audition for a web series that had been ongoing for six days. Police rescued the children after a thre ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 31 (PTI) The Congress on Friday slammed NDA leaders for "not allowing" Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to speak at the release of the ruling coalition's manifesto for the state assembly polls, claiming it was "an insult to Bihar and Biharis". Talking to reporters here, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot also claimed that the NDA's manifesto release programme lasted only "26 seconds", as the leaders were afraid of facing questions from journalists about their 20-year rule. CM Nitish Kum ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 30 (PTI) Mumbai Police on Thursday rescued 19 persons including 17 children from a studio in Powai area while the man who had held them hostage succumbed to bullet injuries sustained during the operation, officials said. Rohit Arya, who had released a video statement during the hostage drama that went on for about an hour, was shot by police when he tried to harm the children with an air gun and later died at hospital, an official said. "All the children are safe," said Satyanarany ...Read More >
Amravati, Oct 30 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said his government stands with farmers and will try to arrive at the best possible solution for them in the meeting to be held with former MLA Bachchu Kadu later on Thursday evening. Kadu of the Prahar Janshakti Party is leading a massive protest for farm loan waiver. His tractor march began on Monday from Chandurbazar here and halted at Wardha before arriving in Nagpur on Tuesday evening. "Both deputy CMs (Eknath Shinde and ...Read More >
Kushinagar (UP), Oct 30 (PTI) Sukhdev Yadav alias Sukhdev Pahalwan who was convicted in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case died in a road accident here on Tuesday night, barely four months after returning home after two decades in prison, police said. They said the accident took place in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, when a speeding SUV collided with his motorcycle, which also had two other companions. Sukhdev (55) died on the spot, while Vijay Kumar Gupta and Bhagwat Singh sustained se ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 30 (PTI) There are no lies in "The Taj Story", nor is it an attempt to create a Hindu-Muslim divide, says veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who claims the film presents verified facts about the world-famous monument and will, in fact, boost tourism. Rawal won't go into the details about the facts that the movie seeks to present but he stressed that whatever is shown is backed by research, not fabricated drama. "In our cinema, there is a lot of 'hanky panky' and lies here and there. There ...Read More >
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