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Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on Himadri Speciality Chemical with Buy rating, pegs 39% upside
Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Himadri Speciality Chemical with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 780, implying 38.7% upside. The brokerage sees strong growth potential from the company's expansion into lithium-ion battery materials, speciality carbon products and tyre manufacturing through its Birla Tyres acquisition.
Former VP Dhankhar collapses during morning walk, admitted to AIIMS
Jagdeep Dhankhar collapsed during his morning walk and was subsequently admitted to AIIMS for treatment. He fell unconscious and required emergency medical attention from a medical team. Dhankhar's health has been a concern, as he has experienced multiple fainting episodes recently. He previously underwent angioplasty after being admitted to AIIMS due to chest pain. Following his term, he has been residing at the farmhouse of Haryana politician Abhay Choutala.
Delhi's Karol Bagh Gaffar Market catches fire on Dhanteras, blaze at mobile accessories shop spreads through four floors; 22 fire tenders deployed
Karol Bagh Gaffar Market Fire: A major fire broke out at a mobile accessories shop in Delhi's Gaffar Market on Dhanteras, spreading across a four-storey building and prompting the deployment of around 22 fire tenders. The incident came days after a building collapse in Chawri Bazar killed two labourers, with three contractors subsequently arrested.
SBI Q2 Results Preview: PAT may rise up to 25% YoY; NII, margins, deposit growth in focus
State Bank of India will announce Q2FY27 results on November 3, with brokerages forecasting 11-13% NII growth and up to 25.2% profit growth. Investors will track margins, loan growth, deposits, credit costs and asset quality.
Bank of Baroda Q2 Results: Standalone profit jumps 36% YoY to Rs 6,532 crore; NII up 9%
Bank of Baroda reported a 35.8% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to Rs 6,532 crore in Q2FY27. Net interest income grew 9% to Rs 13,026 crore, while asset quality improved, with the gross NPA ratio declining to 1.78%. Global advances and deposits also recorded double-digit growth.
City Union Bank shares rally 7% after Q2 net profit grows 27% YoY to Rs 416 Crore
City Union Bank shares rose sharply on Thursday after the lender reported a 27% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 416 crore. Net interest income grew 31%, while asset quality improved, with gross NPAs falling to 1.44%. Deposits and advances also recorded strong growth during the quarter.
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IDBI Bank Q2 results: Net profit tanks 39% YoY to Rs 2,205 crore; NII dips 49% YoY
IDBI Bank reported a 39% year-on-year profit decline to Rs 2,205 crore in Q2 FY27, impacted by a one-off gain in the previous year. Excluding this, profit rose 14%. Asset quality improved, deposits grew 17%, advances increased 18%, and net interest margins strengthened sequentially to 4.11%.

Axis Bank Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 38% YoY to Rs 7,003 crore, NII rises 12%
Axis Bank Q2 Results: Private lender Axis Bank on Saturday reported a net profit of Rs 7,003 crore for the second quarter of FY27, marking a jump of 38% from Rs 5,089 crore posted in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

In 1969, Chicago mother of seven lost her husband to lung cancer and saw her kids suffer from respiratory issues. She used family's heath crisis to expose toxic neighbourhood, became the mother of environmental justice movement
Hazel Johnson transformed a personal tragedy into a lifelong battle against environmental pollution after losing her husband to lung cancer and witnessing health problems among her seven children. In 1979, she established the People for Community Recovery to demand cleaner air and water in Chicago. She was later recognised a sthe Mother of Environmental Justice Movement.

ICICI Bank Q2 Results Preview: PAT, NII may rise up to 21% YoY; margins, deposit growth in focus
ICICI Bank is expected to report 15.8-18% year-on-year growth in net interest income and 15-21% growth in profit after tax in Q2FY27, according to brokerage estimates. Investors will track net interest margins, loan and deposit growth, operating profitability and asset quality, with margin pressure and provisioning trends remaining key monitorables.

8 weeks, 2,149 points gone: Nifty’s longest losing streak in 25 years raises bear market fears
The Nifty’s record losing streak has deepened as foreign investor outflows, elevated US bond yields, and geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment. Analysts say markets remain sensitive to developments in the US-Iran conflict and crude prices, despite resilient domestic growth. Technicals point to a weak near-term outlook.


India needs five-year policy to make precision cancer care afforable, says expert
India needs a five-year roadmap to expand access to genomic testing and targeted cancer therapies for lower-income patients, oncologist Dr Bhawna Sirohi said. A member of the new Lancet Oncology Commission on precision cancer, Sirohi flagged high testing and drug costs and urged their integration into public healthcare schemes.

Kalkaji park sexual assault case: Police probe conspiracy angle, say accused Asif is alleged mastermind
Delhi Police is investigating the sexual assault of a minor near Kalkaji Temple involving three men. The accused allegedly posed as police officers to threaten the minor and her friend. Following the incident, a PCR call was made, and the girl underwent a medical examination. Evidence including a pistol and condoms were found with the main accused, Asif, during the investigation.

D-Street braces for weak opening on negative GIFT Nifty cues
On Wednesday, Nifty saw a notable 0.5% rise driven by widespread buying activity. Analysts are optimistic about the future of Indian equities, pointing to global influences and fluctuations in crude oil as critical factors. The market's strength was further bolstered by substantial purchases from foreign institutional investors, although the rupee struggled against the US dollar due to a robust dollar and escalating crude oil prices.

Stocks in news: Bharat Dynamics, NTPC, Canara Bank and Waaree Energies
Indian equity benchmarks experienced gains on Wednesday, driven by widespread buying in the market. Investors reacted positively to signs of potential de-escalation in West Asia and changing crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 and Sensex indices both increased after assessing recent corporate developments and strategic forecasts. Key stocks including Bharat Dynamics and NTPC are anticipated to remain in focus following significant announcements.

Delhi woman returning from office says two men on a bike chased her, crashed into her scooty and left her badly injured, needing plastic surgery
A 21-year-old working woman in Delhi alleges she was stalked and chased by two men on a motorcycle near Panchsheel Park metro station before they rammed her scooty, causing her to fall and suffer severe injuries that doctors say require plastic surgery.

Kalkaji mandir park gang rape case: How a lawyer, BSc student and a trader posing as cops turned Faridabad teenager's birthday outing into a nightmare
Kalkaji Rape Case: A 17-year-old Faridabad girl, who was visiting temple for birthday celebration, was allegedly gang-raped inside Delhi's Aastha Kunj Park near Kalka Ji Mandir after three men posing as policemen separated her from her male friend. Police arrested the three accused, identified as a lawyer, his BSc student brother and an onion wholesaler, after an investigation that included CCTV footage and local enquiries.

Delhi Police register POCSO case over alleged gang-rape of minor near Kalkaji Temple
Delhi Police registered an FIR concerning the alleged sexual assault of a minor near Kalkaji Mandir. One accused, Asif, was apprehended after an exchange of fire with police officers. Asif allegedly opened fire at the police team, injuring a head constable in self-defense. The victim was medically examined, and evidence was collected from the encounter site. Efforts are underway to trace the remaining accused individuals involved in the incident.

ASI shot dead at Amritsar grain market; man gunned down in Islamabad
Two unidentified men fatally shot an assistant sub-inspector of Punjab Police in Amritsar. ASI Harjit Singh was shot near the neck by a single bullet fired from a pistol. This incident occurred around 12:30 am on Friday while the ASI was on duty. Hours earlier, another man was gunned down outside his house in the Islamabad area.

Security tightened across Delhi University ahead of student union polls
Security has been increased across Delhi University campus for student elections. Over two thousand police and paramilitary forces will be deployed during campaigning and polling. Final campaigning concludes today, with voting scheduled for Friday and results on Saturday. Police will maintain a visible presence to prevent clashes and ensure order. Enhanced security measures aim for fair and peaceful election proceedings.

Air India pilot found dead in Delhi hotel; police rule out foul play
An Air India pilot died in a Delhi hotel room during a layover. He was found unconscious and unresponsive by hotel staff on September 11. Police are conducting inquest proceedings and have ruled out any foul play. The pilot was undergoing conversion training for Boeing 787 aircraft operations. Air India expressed deep sadness and is supporting the pilot's family.

Chargesheet in Manipuri musician's killing within 8-9 days: Rijiju
Delhi Police assured a chargesheet in eight to nine days for the musician's death. Seven men and a juvenile were arrested for the alleged assault on C Vikram Singh. The musician died after objecting to loud shouting and drinking outside his apartment. Minister Kiren Rijiju called for the strictest possible punishment for the accused individuals. Arrangements were made to fly the musician's body back to Imphal.

Manipuri musician beaten to death for objecting to shouting, drinking outside his Delhi flat; 7 held
A Manipuri musician died after being assaulted by delivery workers and dhaba staff. He had objected to their loud drinking and disturbance outside his apartment. Police arrested seven men and apprehended one juvenile in connection with the incident. The musician was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the fatal assault.

Satya Niketan building collapse: 12 rescued, 7 dead; NDRF says no specific figure on trapped people
Twelve people were rescued from the Satya Niketan building collapse site. Seven individuals have tragically lost their lives in the incident. Rescue teams are still working to extricate one more person from the debris. The National Disaster Response Force deployed quickly following the building's collapse.

Building was being repaired due to waterlogging in basement, say Satya Niketan residents; flag civic issues
A five-storey building collapsed in Satya Niketan after two days of incessant rains. Locals complained of persistent waterlogging and unchecked construction in the area. Rescuers struggled to pull out students believed to be trapped inside the collapsed structure. Many building owners reportedly do not reside in the area and neglect maintenance. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi also faces allegations of not conducting regular inspections.

'Every student's life precious, protection must be ensured': Rahul Gandhi on Delhi building collapse
A five-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area today. One person died and several students were trapped under the debris. Congress leaders criticized the government's safety policies for student accommodations. They demanded safety audits for buildings near Delhi University campuses. Rescue operations are underway to save those still trapped.

South Delhi building collapse: People trapped under debris calling on phones for help
A five-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon. Around thirty to fifty students are feared trapped under the rubble of the collapsed structure. Rescue operations are underway as people are being pulled out from the debris. Locals reported hearing a sudden tremor before the building came down. Many students studying at nearby colleges were residing in the building.

Arriving at these six airports from 'at-risk' countries? You'll have to pre-book RT-PCR test. Here's the procedure
The Civil Aviation ministry, last week, said that the Air Suvidha portal will be modified to mandatorily pre-book RT-PCR test if they are coming from "at-risk" countries
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