Danapur

About Danapur

Danapur

Danapur is part of the Pataliputra region and is considered important due to its proximity to the capital and urban-rural mix. Former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav will contest as the BJP contestant from Danapur in 2025. During the last election, Rit Lal Ray from RJD won the seat with 89,895 votes while BJP’s Asha Devi was the runner-up with 73,971 votes.

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Zoho freezes annual salary hikes as AI costs rise, software market slows

Founder Sridhar Vembu says a fourfold rise in server prices, higher AI expenses and an uncertain software market have forced Zoho to cut marketing spending and freeze annual pay hikes

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 5:51 PM IST

Average car loan size jumps 49% to ₹8.2 lakh as buyers shift to SUVs

TransUnion CIBIL data shows average passenger-vehicle loan sizes rose 49 per cent between H1 2019 and H1 2026, while repayment tenures increased by five months to 62 months

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 5:47 PM IST

Fundamentum Frontier Advisors raises ₹3,000 crore for AI, deeptech bets

The Nandan Nilekani-backed growth-stage fund plans to invest ₹100-200 crore each in 12-15 AI and deeptech companies over the next two to three years, with a hard cap of ₹3,500 crore

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 5:42 PM IST

B2B ecom platform Udaan targets IPO by early 2028 as turnaround takes hold

The B2B e-commerce firm expects FY26 revenue to grow 10 to 12 per cent as losses narrow by about 20 per cent, with CEO Vaibhav Gupta targeting profitability by end-2027

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 5:33 PM IST

Sebi extends relaxation to revise fresh issue size till March 2027

IPO-bound companies can increase or decrease fresh issue sizes by up to 50 per cent without filing fresh draft offer documents, provided the main objective of the issue remains unchanged

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 5:12 PM IST

Beyond Nvidia: Why tech firms are turning to custom chips for AI inference

Microsoft's Maia 300 joins custom AI chips from Google, Amazon and OpenAI as technology companies seek to reduce inference costs, improve efficiency and gain control over infrastructure

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

RBL Bank shares plunge 7.55% as higher provisions weigh on Q2 earnings

RBL Bank shares recorded their steepest fall in nearly two years as higher-than-expected provisions overshadowed a 2.7-fold rise in Q2FY27 net profit and improved margins

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 4:50 PM IST

Indian Railways' freight loading rises 6.14% to 135.5 mt in September

Coal loading rose 9 per cent in September, while freight revenue increased 9.3 per cent year-on-year, as Indian Railways transported 135.5 million tonnes of goods during the month

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 4:45 PM IST

Virat Kohli makes Linkedin debut after choosing equity over endorsement

Kohli reportedly turned down a renewal offer worth Rs 300 crore over eight years from Puma, choosing an equity-based partnership with Agilitas Sports instead

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 4:27 PM IST

Tier-2 cities lead digital credit adoption, outpace metros: Report

While 88% of urban consumers are aware of digital credit, only 31% use it. Tier-2 cities lead in buy now, pay later usage at 60 per cent and credit applications at 41 per cent, as per report

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

From supermarkets to airports: Cyberattacks that disrupted real-world ops

From French supermarket refrigerators to Polish energy infra, recent cyberattacks have exposed how vulnerabilities in connected systems can disrupt operations, damage equipment, threaten supply chains

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

Buying property in a relative's name? Check benami law impact, tax risk

A family purchase is not illegal but unexplained funds, ownership mismatches and benami law violations can lead to tax notices, penalties or confiscation

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex zooms 1,109 pts after FM's comments on LTCG, STT; Nifty ends at 22,722

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: The benchmark indices closed sharply higher after the Finance Minister said she would be keen to hear market participants' views on LTCG and STT

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Earnings upgrades for Info Edge hinge on profitability gains at 99acres

Billings by 99acres, Info Edge's real estate bookings website, grew 21.2 per cent Y-o-Y in Q2FY27, compared with 16.5 per cent Y-o-Y in Q1FY27

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Average loan size for PVs rises 49% to ₹8.2 lakh in 7 years: Report

NBFCs continued to lead vehicle financing, accounting for 73 per cent of two-wheeler loans and 37 per cent of passenger vehicle loans

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

Pune water cut: PMC orders weekly supply cut from Oct 15 as El Niño looms

Pune ordered a citywide water supply shutdown every Thursday and banned the use of drinking water for construction and vehicle washing as the state prepares for prolonged water stress

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

Odisha Finance dept cautions against schemes without prior approval

It cited commitments linked to KG-to-PG education, PDS rice distribution and the Subhadra Mudra scheme, and directed departments to route major proposals through the Finance and Planning departments

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Semaglutide mkt settles into steady growth six months after patent expiry

Generic brands now account for about 74% of monthly units as lower-priced products expand access, while doctors say the initial rush around the drug is cooling

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

IMC 2026: Motorola, Xiaomi, iQOO preview Snapdragon 8 Elite series phones

Qualcomm showcased its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series in India as Motorola, iQOO and Xiaomi previewed upcoming flagship smartphones powered by the Extreme variant at IMC 2026

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

India's poor Asiad medal haul sparks scrutiny of sports funding for LA 2028

India finished fourth at the Aichi-Nagoya Games with 85 medals, comprising 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, compared with 106 medals at Hangzhou in 2022

Updated On: 13 Oct 2026 | 3:39 PM IST