ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Bihar Exit Poll | NDA heads for landslide, RJD bloc trails, Jan Suraaj fails to impress: Today's Chanakya
The predictions by Today's Chanakya come a day after several several pollsters predicted a landslide victory for the ruling NDA and a dismal show by Kishor's JSP, which is making its electoral debut.
INDIA
Bihar Exit Polls: Axis My India, Today's Chanakya predict win for NDA, reaffirm projections of Tuesday's exit polls
Many pollsters, including Matrize, P-Marq, Peoples Pulse, projected a range of 130-209 seats for the NDA in the 243-member Bihar assembly, a figure well past the required majority mark of 122. Meanwhile, the Mahagathbandhan, comprising the RJD, Congress and Left parties, is predicted to trail with 70-102 seats.
INDIA
Karnataka notifies menstrual leave policy: 12 days of paid leave annually for women employees
Women employees in factories, shops, commercial establishments and other registered industries in Karnataka can now avail one day of paid menstrual leave every month without the need for a medical certificate.
BUSINESS
Emaar India to invest Rs 1,600 crore to develop luxury housing project near Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram
The project will offer 3BHK and 4BHK residencies, with the larger inventory consisting of 3BHK homes. The apartment prices will start from Rs 3 crore and will go up to Rs 5.7 crore depending on the size of the flat.
AUTOMOBILE
Hyundai Tucson discontinued from the Indian market, company confirms
The Hyundai Tucson was priced between Rs 27.32 lakh and Rs 33.64 lakh (ex-showroom).
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Bihar Exit Poll | NDA poised for big win, Mahagathbandhan trails behind; Jan Suraaj fails to make mark: Axis My India
Bihar Exit Poll: The BJP-led NDA is set to secure a clear majority over the RJD-led Grand Alliance, while Jan Suraaj may struggle to even open its account in the state, according to the survey.
TRENDS
Chinese man spends Rs 5 crore for 4,000 acid injections to create 8-pack abs
Andy Hao Tienan's social media profile claims that 20 per cent of his body now contains hyaluronic acid—a substance naturally found in the body that helps retain moisture and lubricate joints.
BUSINESS
Pine Labs shares expected to make subdued market debut on Friday; experts recommend post-listing strategy
Pine Labs shares are scheduled to list on the stock exchanges on November 14.
INDIA
Al Falah university under probe: Varsity hired professor sacked by J&K Lt Governor for terror activities
Earlier today, Al-Falah University has issued an official statement distancing itself from the doctors arrested in the Delhi blast case. The university has said it is extending full cooperation to the investigating authorities.
INDIA
Bomb threat to IndiGo flights operating in Delhi, Kolkata and Thiruvananthapuram: Report
This prompted heightened security measures across multiple airports. According to report, the threat email was received at IndiGo’s headquarters in Gurugram.
INDIA
Bihar elections: Tejashwi Yadav rejects exit poll projections, says Mahagathbandhan to secure more than 160 seats
Earlier today, addressing the presser, the Yadav scion claimed that even while people were still standing in queues waiting for their turn to vote, and the polling process had not yet ended, exit polls were already being released, predicting the BJP-JD(U) alliance’s victory in the assembly elections.
ENTERTAINMENT
Amazon Prime Video’s ad tier finds more viewers, reach surges past 50%
Advertising on Prime Video is available in 16 countries, including India, the US, the UK, Germany, France, Japan, Brazil, among others.
INDIA
Delhi Red Fort blast: Two days on, these 5 big questions remain unanswered
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed that the conspirators behind the Delhi blast would not be spared and met the victims at the LNJP hospital.
BUSINESS
SpiceJet Q2 results: Net loss widens to Rs 621 crore on weak passenger traffic
Continued airspace restrictions negatively impacted operations and resulted in a sharp escalation in operating costs, further weighing on the quarter’s performance, says the low-cost carrier
BUSINESS
Sensex surges for third day, Nifty near 25,900; midcap index hits record high on upbeat sentiment
Indian markets extended their winning run for the third straight session on Wednesday, with Nifty and Sensex rallying over 0.7 percent amid optimism
BUSINESS
Midcap index hits all-time high, smallcap index rises nearly 1%; BLS International, Biocon among key gainers
Nifty Midcap100 index hit an all-time peak, extending its winning streak to the fourth consecutive session.
INDIA
'Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice!': PM Modi meets victims of Delhi blast at LNJP hospital
Probe into the deadly explosion near Red Fort that left at least 12 dead has revealed several significant details, including the identification of the driver who was driving the Hyundai i20 car. I
BUSINESS
Asian Paints Q2 results: Net profit rises 43% to Rs 994 crore, shares up 6.5%
The company declared interim dividend of Rs 4.5 per share
INDIA
Plans for 26/11-like attack? Delhi blast suspects had these landmarks on target list, were preparing 200 IEDs
Key landmarks such as the Red Fort, India Gate, Constitution Club, and Gauri Shankar Temple were among the intended targets, along with plans for strikes at railway stations and shopping malls nationwide
BUSINESS
Nifty may correct 5-7% if Bihar election unfavourable for BJP, markets may price in ‘coalition discount’
InCred said a reversal in Bihar would likely be viewed as a political bellwether, raising concerns over national policy stability. The note pointed to razor-thin margins between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) alliance.
BUSINESS
Ashok Leyland Q2 results: Net profit nearly flat at Rs 771 crore, revenue up 9%
The company's board has recommended interim dividend of Re 1 per share
INDIA
Who was Umar Nabi? Suspect in Red Fort blast broke from usual suicide bombing pattern
Authorities are probing Dr Umar’s involvement in the Red Fort blast, as he is believed to have been behind the wheel of the car that detonated on Monday
BUSINESS
Tenneco Clean Air IPO Day 1 subscription update: Issue subscribed 0.18 times so far, sees slow start
The non-institutional investor (NII) segment drew relatively better participation in the Tenneco Clean Air IPO on day 1 of bidding, while the overall public issue was off to a slow start on Day 1 so far.
INDIA
Delhi blast probe uncovers big terror plot: Maulvi radicalised Faridabad doctors, hatched 'sleeper cell' plan
Top sources told CNN-News18 that Irfan exposed the group to extremist ideas such as “Ghazwa-e-Hind” and spread anti-Hindu sentiments.
