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Business

Man industries faces SEBI penalty, recovery

MUMBAI Man Industries’ share price plunged nearly 13% on Tuesday following the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) order on a long-pending compliance matter. The regulator imposed a penalty of ₹25 lakh and barred the company from trading in shares of other firms fo

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Business

ED raids Reliance Infra over FEMA violations

Authorities Investigate Alleged Overseas Fund Diversion by Firms MUMBAI The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at six locations linked to Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infrastructure in Mumbai and Indore as part of its ongoing probe into alleged violation

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Business

IMF reviews Pakistan’s $7 billion loan

IMF Reviews Pakistan ISLAMABAD The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday launched a formal review of Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Financing Facility (EFF) and the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), amid concerns over missed fiscal targets an

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Business

Zoho founder clarifies taxes, data hosting

Zoho reinforces self-hosted infrastructure, domestic data centers, and global expansion plans. CHENNAI Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has moved to counter widespread misinformation about the company, reaffirming its commitment to India in terms of product development, taxati

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World

Global Reactions Pour In on Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan

World leaders and international bodies have expressed mixed reactions to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. BRUSSELS  U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end nearly two years of conflict in Gaza has elicited a range of reactions from internat

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Entertainment

Idli Kadai review: Dhanush’s film appeals to families

Dhanush’s directorial and lead-starring film “Idli Kadai” is all set for a worldwide release on October 1, coinciding with Dussehra. The rural drama is generating early buzz, with reviewers calling it an emotional and refreshing family entertainer. Early reactions suggest the fil

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Entertainment

Urvashi Rautela questioned by ED in betting case

Actress Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday in connection with a money laundering case linked to the online betting platform 1xBet, for which she serves as the India ambassador. The questioning is part of a broader investigation into how en

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Entertainment

Trump’s 100% tariff won’t affect foreign films: PGI Chief

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States, Shibasish Sarkar, President of the Producers Guild of India (PGI), shared his perspective on the move. Sarkar said the order appears aimed at Hollywood produ

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Bengaluru

8 arrested for nighttime vehicle vandalism

Eight people were arrested within the jurisdiction of Byadarahalli Police Station for vandalising vehicles parked along the roadside during nighttime. According to a press release from Bengaluru City Police, the group reportedly used weapons to cause extensive damage to the ve

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Bengaluru

Garbage contractors warn Bengaluru authorities

The Bangalore Mahanagara Swachahte Matthu Lorry Malikara Hagoo Guthigedarara Sangha, representing garbage contractors and lorry owners, has raised serious concerns against senior officials of Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd. (BSWML), accusing them of harassment, arbitrary de

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India

Food Prices Soar

Bengal Food Prices Soar Ahead of Festive Season Kolkata Retail prices of essential food items in West Bengal, particularly in Kolkata, have surged sharply on Monday, coinciding with 'Maha Saptami,' the first day of the four-day Durga Puja festival. Fresh vegetables, fish, a

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India

Def Min Rajnath Singh Calls IGC as True Force Multiplier

The three-day conference (September 28–30) gathers senior leadership to discuss priorities, with Rajnath Singh highlighting ICG’s growth to 152 vessels and 78 aircraft, covering both external and internal security New Delhi Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday praised t

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India

PM Modi Inaugurates BJP’s New Modern Office in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated BJP’s new state-of-the-art office in Delhi, highlighting the city as a symbol of India’s diversity and unity. New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) new Delhi office on Monday, located a

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Karnataka

State Launches ULMS to Boost Transparency

Bengaluru The Karnataka government on Monday launched the ‘data module’ of the Unified Land Acquisition System (ULMS), a digital platform designed to make land acquisition across the state more transparent, efficient and fair. Developed by the Centre for Smart Governance un

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Karnataka

KSRTC Justifies Fare Hike on Special Buses During Dasara

Bengaluru The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has clarified that fare hikes on special bus services during festivals and holidays have been in practice for the past two decades. The corporation stated that, as with every year, fares have been revised for spe

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Karnataka

Rural Bank Expansion

Lead Banks Urged to Expand Rural Branches for Better Scheme Access Shivamogga Lead banks must open new branches at rural and hobli levels to help local residents access government schemes more efficiently, advised G.P. CEO Hemant N. Speaking at the DCC-DLRC meeting held at

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