INDIA
'Accept RJD formula': Lalu Yadav's curt response to Rahul-Kharge amid Mahagathbandhan's race against time on Bihar seat-sharing
The last day of filing nominations for the first phase of the assembly polls in Bihar is October 17.
BUSINESS
Infosys Q2 net profit rises 13% YoY to Rs 7,364 crore; FY26 revenue guidance narrowed to 2-3%
Infosys Ltd Q2 FY26 results: Infosys Ltd declares fiscal second quarter earnings. Check net profit, revenue, guidance, other details.
INDIA
24 transgenders consume phenyl in MP's Indore, leader of rival camp detained
Investigation in the matter is underway.
BUSINESS
Infosys Q2 Earnings Live | Decoding Infosys Q2 Earnings | Earnings Express
India's second-largest IT services provider Infosys has reported its September quarter results. Watch experts Mayuresh Joshi, Director-Research at MarketSmith India and Ashutosh Mishra, Head-Research, Institutional Equity, Ashika Stock Broking decode the numbers in a chat with Nandita Khemka.
BUSINESS
Wipro Q2 results: Net profit up 1% at Rs 3,246 crore, revenue rises 2%
The consolidated revenue from operations of Wipro was up marginally by 2 percent to Rs 22,697-crore during the July-September period from Rs 22,302-crore in the year-ago period.
BUSINESS
Nifty nears 25,600, Sensex jumps nearly 900 points as banking, FMCG stocks rally
The bulls remained in control for the second straight session as Nifty crossed the psychological hurdle of 25,500, while Sensex soared 900 points.
INDIA
Father of AI-171 pilot approaches SC, seeks independent probe into crash
The petition demands that an investigation by a judicially monitored committee chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge and including independent experts from the aviation be held in the matter.
BUSINESS
Options tilt most in favour of Indian rupee in over a decade after heavy RBI intervention
The rupee had its best day in four months on Wednesday due to RBI’s intervention, and extended gains on Thursday, rising more than 1% from a near-record low the previous day
BUSINESS
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Q2 net profit falls 63% YoY to Rs 76.5 crore
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Thursday reported a 63 percent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 76.5-crore in the second quarter.
BUSINESS
Eternal Q2 results: Net profit falls 63% to Rs 65 crore, revenue jumps 183%
Eternal Q2 results: Zomato parent reports revenue of Rs 13,590 crore
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Shahabuddin's son Osama gets RJD ticket from Raghunathpur, JDU reminds of 'jungle raj'
The RJD has fielded Osama Shahab, son of late RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin, from the Raghunathpur Assembly constituency in Siwan district.
INDIA
‘This is Modi’s India, not Rajiv’s’: Amit Malviya hits back at Rahul Gandhi over ‘PM scared of Trump’ barb
Amit Malviya slams Rahul Gandhi for saying PM Modi fears Trump, invokes Congress’s record on foreign appeasement and defends India’s independent policy.
STARTUP
Kuku lands $85 million funding led by Granite Asia to accelerate Kuku TV, Kuku FM expansion
The investment comes at a time when micro dramas are rapidly gaining popularity among Indian consumers
BUSINESS
HDFC Life shares drop 5% after Q2 results: Should you buy, sell or hold?
HDFC Life share price: HDFC Life Insurance Company reported a 3% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 448 crore for the quarter ended September 2025.
INDIA
Amit Shah calls for zero tolerance against fugitives, urges states to build international-standard prison cells
Speaking at a CBI-organised conference on ‘Extradition of Fugitives – Challenges and Strategies’ in New Delhi, Shah called for a “zero tolerance” policy not just against corruption, crime, and terrorism, but also against those operating from outside India’s borders.s
INDIA
‘Rahul Gandhi neither respects nor trusts India’: BJP slams Congress leader’s Modi ‘frightened’ of Trump remarks
Taking to X, BJP’s national spokesperson CR Kesavan said “for Rahul Gandhi and the Congress Party, India’s national interest has never been and will never be a priority nor concern"
INDIA
Supreme Court says collegium changed decision on judge transfer after Centre's request
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai-led Supreme Court’s collegium, in a rare admission, said that it has revised its recommendation of a high court judge’s transfer on the request of the Central government, a statement on the court’s website said.
BUSINESS
Smallcap defence stock rise on emerging lowest bidder for PSU orders
The company informed that it has received approval from DRDO for the Transfer of Technology (ToT) of Mechatronic Fuze for grenades.
INDIA
Markets poised for recovery as odds favouring earnings growth: Enam's Manish Chokhani
Policy tailwinds and earnings revival could set the stage for a market rebound next year, believes Manish Chokhani, CEO of Enam Securities.
BUSINESS
BLS International shares rise 8% as firm wins MEA contract to set up, operate visa application centres in China
The company will be responsible for establishing and managing these centres in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou
INDIA
Political slugfest erupts over Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s criticism of Bengaluru’s infrastructure
After Shaw’s post on Wednesday asking ministers to hold GBA accountable for “shoddy and slow” work, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, who had earlier taken a conciliatory tone, lashed out over her remarks
INDIA
Anurag Thakur on Prashant Kishor's decision not to contest Bihar election: 'General fled before battle'
Kishor recently says that he would not contest the polls, and would instead focus on his party's organisational work.
BUSINESS
MC Exclusive: Manish Chokhani on Diwali Blockbusters: US markets could see reversal, hard assets poised for long-term gains
Enam Holdings’ Manish Chokhani fears the stretched US equity valuations could face headwinds next year, while longer term gains are likely in hard assets such as gold, silver, uranium and real estate.
INDIA
AG okays criminal contempt proceedings against lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI Gavai
However, the bench, also comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi, questioned whether it was necessary to pursue the matter further, noting that the CJI himself had chosen not to act against the advocate.
