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Infosys profit rises to Rs 7,823 crore, trims FY27 revenue forecast
Infosys reported a net profit of Rs 7,823 crore for the September quarter, up 6.2% from a year earlier, on revenue of Rs 49,244 crore. The IT major trimmed its FY27 constant-currency revenue growth guidance to 1-2% and declared an interim dividend of Rs 26 a share.
Forensic probe ordered into Jarange audio alleging Rs 500 crore paid via Shrikant Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a forensic examination of an audio clip released by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange. One clip purportedly claims Rs 500 crore was delivered to him through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde.
ICAI CA Intermediate September 2026 results: 14,818 candidates pass
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India declared the CA Intermediate September 2026 results. A total of 14,818 candidates passed the examination. The results are available on the institute's official website.
WhatsApp, Telegram won't work without a SIM from January 1, government issues guidelines
From January 1, messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram will not work without a physical SIM card, under new government guidelines. The government says the move is aimed at curbing cross-border cyber fraud, phishing and digital arrest scams.
Schaeffler India CEO arrested in Talegaon CO2 leak case, gets bail
Schaeffler India CEO and managing director Harsha Kadam was formally arrested on Thursday in connection with the June 9 CO2 leak at the company's Talegaon plant that killed two workers and injured four, and was later granted bail.
Swiggy Q2 loss narrows to ₹922 crore as revenue jumps 54%
Swiggy's Q2 net loss narrowed to ₹922 crore from ₹1,092 crore a year earlier. Revenue rose 54.4 per cent to ₹5,561 crore. Quick commerce revenue grew 33.3 per cent and food delivery 21.6 per cent.
Two more rate hikes on the cards, RBI minutes suggest, with a third possible
Minutes of the RBI's October policy meeting suggest the central bank could raise the repo rate two more times, and possibly a third, after its first hike in nearly four years this month.
No permission needed to hoist the flag, AISA's Neha Bora tells Delhi High Court
AISA president Neha Bora told the Delhi High Court she needs no permission to hoist the national flag, challenging a police 'peace' bond notice. The court will rule on Friday.
Telcos want AI to check your network, not vans full of test gear
Telecom operators want the way network quality is measured to be overhauled, arguing that artificial intelligence and network analytics can cut their dependence on the traditional drive-test process. The Department of Telecommunications has planned a joint committee to examine and simplify the existing service-quality framework.
Cancer medicines to cost up to 70% less as Centre caps trade margin at 30%
The government has capped trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines at 30%, with revised prices taking effect from November 9, 2026. The maximum retail price of some medicines could fall by up to 70%, the government said.
SBI says 3,897 customer records exposed on dark web; 'preliminary', bank tells exchanges
SBI disclosed a data loss incident after an alert that customer data was suspected to be exposed on the dark web. A preliminary analysis found 3,897 customer records with personally identifiable information among about 3.75 lakh records. The bank said it was alerted on October 16 by its threat-intelligence provider, the Defence Cyber Agency and CERT-In.
Durga idol immersion turns tragic: boat capsizes in Kota canal, two youths dead, two missing
A boat carrying seven people capsized in the Kotdi canal in Kota during a Durga idol immersion on Tuesday evening. The bodies of Suraj Singh (22) and Vikas Verma (22) were recovered on Wednesday morning. A search is on for cousins Rahul Joshi (18) and Ashu Joshi (19). Three people swam to safety.
Calcutta HC seeks West Bengal reply on PIL over 'fraudulent' stamp papers
The Calcutta High Court has sought the West Bengal government's reply to a PIL alleging police used fraudulently issued stamp papers to coerce TMC workers and citizens into signing affidavits in an Election Commission dispute.
Dipke asks protesters to go home for Diwali, rejects France comparison
CJP founder Abhijit Dipke has asked protesters against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to return home for Diwali and said comparisons of the movement to the unrest in France are misplaced.
Regime change coming, 'acche din' after: Uddhav at Dussehra rally
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray told his party's Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park that the opposition stands for a 'regime change' and promised 'acche din' once the BJP-led government at the Centre is ousted. He called young protesters revolutionaries, not Naxals, and attacked the SIR of electoral rolls. The BJP hit back, asking him to first keep his own party together.
One word, two Dussehra rallies: 'vote chori'
The Shiv Sena's 60th Dussehra rally was held at two Mumbai venues. Eknath Shinde called the INDIA bloc a 'ten-headed Ravana' and the 2019 MVA government 'vote theft', while Uddhav Thackeray called for 'regime change' and attacked the government on farmers and law and order.
BREAKINGAt Dussehra rally, Shinde calls Uddhav a 'backdoor CM' and INDIA bloc a ten-headed Ravana
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde used his Dussehra rally to accuse Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray of 'stealing' the 2019 mandate, calling the INDIA bloc a ten-headed Ravana and flagging drought relief for farmers.
Uddhav Thackeray calls for regime change, trains guns on BJP over farmers and voter rolls
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray used his Dussehra rally to call for a change of power in Maharashtra. He attacked the BJP over compensation for farmers and the deletion of names from electoral rolls under the SIR. The rally adds to the state's heated political season.
Calling the CM a 'dog': DMK councillor booked, TVK demands an apology
Chennai police have booked DMK councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and party functionary Muralidharan over alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at an October 7 event. The ruling TVK demanded an apology from senior DMK leaders on stage.
Jarange-Patil asks Shinde whether he paid Rs 500 crore to 'silence' him
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has publicly asked Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde whether he paid Rs 500 crore to silence him, claiming he has proof and demanding a reply. He levelled the charge at a Dussehra rally in Beed.
Every Sainik wants Shinde as CM again, says Sarnaik; Sena eyes 2029
Two years after Devendra Fadnavis became CM, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena still hopes for the top post. Minister Pratap Sarnaik said the party will build numbers by 2029 to make Shinde CM again.
Jhota case: CBI team to reach Mansa on Wednesday, 120-day deadline set
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the Jhota family in Mansa and promised justice. A CBI team will reach the village at noon on Wednesday and finish the probe in 120 days.
Nagpur graduates seat: Mungantiwar campaigns for BJP-Mahayuti's Sudhakar Kohale
Campaigning in Chandrapur, MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar asked graduate voters to back BJP-Mahayuti's Sudhakar Kohale on merit, not caste, in the 23 October poll.
Sanjay Raut Offers Public Apology Before the Supreme Court
A petition was filed in the Supreme Court by 13 opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Sanjay Raut, alleging manipulation in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.
Maharashtra Opens Overseas Career Doors for Youth from Remote Areas
Maharashtra has become the first state to sign an agreement with the Global Skills Mobility Association of India (GSMAI). Through the state's MAHIMA initiative, youth from remote areas will get global skills, foreign language training and direct overseas job opportunities.
Hong Kong, Uttarakhand and Sangli Mandals Win State Best Ganeshotsav Contest 2026
Maharashtra has announced the results of its Best Public Ganeshotsav Mandal contest 2026, with 354 mandals taking part. Rajan Patkar, a veteran idol maker, has received the first Welling-Khatu Ganesh Murti Award.
Shraddha Londhe wins national gold at Inspire-MANAK; 7 students in 'Super 60'
Maharashtra students have performed strongly at the 12th national Inspire-MANAK competition. Seven students from the state made the top 'Super 60' list, and School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse congratulated them.
Voter Registration Drive: Polling Booth Camps on October 17, 18, 24 and 25
Maharashtra has launched a special drive to add voters and correct the draft voter list. Camps will be held at polling stations on October 17, 18, 24 and 25, and citizens can file applications until October 26.
Diwali 2026: ST Scraps 15% Fare Hike; Pratap Sarnaik Puts Public Interest First
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has rejected a proposed 15% seasonal fare hike on ST buses for the Diwali rush from November 1 to 15. He said ordinary passengers, already hit by drought and inflation, should not bear the ST Corporation's losses.
BREAKINGFive Remaining Satara Talukas, Including Jawali, Declared Drought-Hit
All 11 talukas of Satara district are now officially drought-hit after Jawali, Patan, Koregaon, Wai and Karad were added. Public Works Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale's follow-up brings relief to farmers.