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EPFO chief defends 25% PF balance mandate: 'Corpus for long-term social security'

PERSONAL-FINANCE

EPFO chief defends 25% PF balance mandate: 'Corpus for long-term social security'

As per the revised norms, members will now be able withdraw up to 75% of their PF balance at any time but 25% will remain locked as a minimum retirement buffer.

Doctor uses anaesthetic drug Propofol to kill wife in Bengaluru: 'His knowledge that should've saved lives, ended hers'

INDIA

Doctor uses anaesthetic drug Propofol to kill wife in Bengaluru: 'His knowledge that should've saved lives, ended hers'

Police allege that Mahendra misused his medical access to obtain operating theatre and ICU drugs and used them to execute the crime.

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025: Why this one-hour session is special for investors?

BUSINESS

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025: Why this one-hour session is special for investors?

The session celebrates the beginning of Samvat 2082, the Hindu calendar year.

BJP releases second list with 12 candidates; Maithili Thakur to contest from Alinagar in Darbhanga

INDIA

BJP releases second list with 12 candidates; Maithili Thakur to contest from Alinagar in Darbhanga

The BJP fielded new candidates in nine assembly constituencies.Former IPS officer Anand Mishra will contest from the Buxar seat. Mishra recently joined the party after quitting Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj.

HDB Financial Services Q2 results: Net profit falls 1.5% to Rs 581 crore, NBFC declares Rs 2 interim dividend

BUSINESS

HDB Financial Services Q2 results: Net profit falls 1.5% to Rs 581 crore, NBFC declares Rs 2 interim dividend

HDB Financial Services Q2 results: Revenue rises 13% to Rs 4,545 crore

Technical view: Crosing 25,450 crucial for Nifty to touch 25,650, strong support at 25,150

BUSINESS

Technical view: Crosing 25,450 crucial for Nifty to touch 25,650, strong support at 25,150

Sensex climbed 575.45 points, or 0.7 percent, to settle at 82,605.43. During the day, it jumped 697.04 points, or 0.84 percent, to 82,727.02.

Smallcap NSE stock rises on approval to set up wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai Financial Centre

BUSINESS

Smallcap NSE stock rises on approval to set up wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai Financial Centre

In an exchange filing, the company said the subsidiary will be incorporated as its 100 percent owned unit.

Gaganyaan mission on track for 2027 launch, crewed lunar mission by 2040: ISRO chief V Narayanan

INDIA

Gaganyaan mission on track for 2027 launch, crewed lunar mission by 2040: ISRO chief V Narayanan

The ISRO chief said a slew of ambitious space projects and sector reforms are currently underway, including a national space station by 2035 and three uncrewed 'Gaganyaan' missions by 2026.

Three 'Bahubalis' in JD(U)’s first list for Bihar election: Who are they

INDIA

Three 'Bahubalis' in JD(U)’s first list for Bihar election: Who are they

In the list comprising 57 candidates, there are five seats that were reportedly eyed by Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas).

HDFC Life’s Q2FY26 net profit rises 3% to Rs 448 crore; total premium up 15% YoY

BUSINESS

HDFC Life’s Q2FY26 net profit rises 3% to Rs 448 crore; total premium up 15% YoY

Individual Annualized Premium Equivalent (APE) stood at Rs 6,471 crore, marking a 10 percent rise from Rs 5,864 crore last year

Public Interest Directors at MIIs are ‘custodians of trust’, must maintain stability: Sebi’s Tuhin Kanta Pandey

BUSINESS

Public Interest Directors at MIIs are ‘custodians of trust’, must maintain stability: Sebi’s Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Sebi chairman called upon PIDs of market infrastructure institutions to act as “custodians of trust” and to place public interest at the heart of every decision.

Axis Bank Q2 results: Net profit falls 26% to Rs 5,090 crore, misses estimates

BUSINESS

Axis Bank Q2 results: Net profit falls 26% to Rs 5,090 crore, misses estimates

Axis Bank Q2 results: Total income rises 1% to Rs 37,595 crore, asset quality improves marginally

Nifty reclaims 25,300, Sensex rallies following dovish commentary from US Fed, realty stocks outperform

BUSINESS

Nifty reclaims 25,300, Sensex rallies following dovish commentary from US Fed, realty stocks outperform

Dalal Street’s benchmarks, Nifty 50 and Sensex, rallied on October 15 as dovish comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve Chair boosted investor sentiment.

Sensex, Nifty resume rally after 2-day pause, financials shine bright | Closing Bell

BUSINESS

Sensex, Nifty resume rally after 2-day pause, financials shine bright | Closing Bell

Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ashish Bahety, ProfitMart Securities and Praveen Sahay, PL Capital

Bihar polls: How twin factors of seat-sharing and seat allocation have irked Nitish Kumar

ASSEMBLY-ELECTION

Bihar polls: How twin factors of seat-sharing and seat allocation have irked Nitish Kumar

In 2020, the JD(U) had contested 115 seats and the BJP 110, while Paswan’s party went solo. The ongoing seat-sharing impasse has delayed the NDA’s full-fledged campaign rollout. Bihar goes to the polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results to be declared on November 14.

Chhattisgarh to bring new anti-conversion Bill with provisions to curb ‘Changai Sabha’

INDIA

Chhattisgarh to bring new anti-conversion Bill with provisions to curb ‘Changai Sabha’

The proposed law, he added, will also include provisions to regulate “Changai Sabha” or healing congregations.

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) defies ally Paswan, names candidates for LJP-claimed seats

ASSEMBLY-ELECTION

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) defies ally Paswan, names candidates for LJP-claimed seats

JDU and BJP are contesting 101 seats each in the election to the 243-member Bihar Assembly. The remaining seats are divided between Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha and Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok Morcha.

Paytm simplifies group structure, transfers offline merchant payments to PPSL in internal rejig

BUSINESS

Paytm simplifies group structure, transfers offline merchant payments to PPSL in internal rejig

The board of One 97 Communications approved several intra-group transactions on October 15, to consolidate its financial and technology entities under direct ownership.

Shares of this logistic firm gain nearly 15% intraday on signing MoU with Russia's H2 Invest

BUSINESS

Shares of this logistic firm gain nearly 15% intraday on signing MoU with Russia's H2 Invest

The benchmark indices also advanced, gaining nearly one percent amid firm global cues.

Larsen & Toubro shares hit 10-month high after Jefferies hikes price target

BUSINESS

Larsen & Toubro shares hit 10-month high after Jefferies hikes price target

Jefferies said L&T is on track to achieve or exceed FY26 revenue, order flow, and margin guidance

Maran Govindasamy of Unifi Capital on Investment Insights from India’s Consumption Story

BUSINESS

Maran Govindasamy of Unifi Capital on Investment Insights from India’s Consumption Story

In this special Diwali Blockbuster series, Maran Govindasamy of Unifi Capital breaks down India’s consumption story — the rise of the affluent class, what drives consumption across categories, and what it means for stocks in key consumption segments.

Heartwarming gesture: Virat Kohli stops security to greet emotional RCB fan – WATCH

SPORTS

Heartwarming gesture: Virat Kohli stops security to greet emotional RCB fan – WATCH

Virat Kohli seated inside the team bus noticed a young fan in RCB jersey in the crowd gathered to get a glimpse of the cricketing stars.

Welspun Enterprises to raise Rs 1,000 crore via preferential allotment of warrants, shares soar over 8 percent

BUSINESS

Welspun Enterprises to raise Rs 1,000 crore via preferential allotment of warrants, shares soar over 8 percent

The preferential issue of shares is on private placement basis in one or more tranches, subject to regulatory approvals, and shareholder nod for the same will be sought on November 7 through in Extra-Ordinary General Meeting.

Cloudnine in advanced talks to acquire Apollo Cradle in Rs 1,500 crore deal: Report

BUSINESS

Cloudnine in advanced talks to acquire Apollo Cradle in Rs 1,500 crore deal: Report

In June, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd (AHEL) had appointed Allegro Capital Advisors to scout for potential buyers for Apollo Cradle.

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