Sudesh Mahto

About Sudesh Mahto

Sudesh Mahto

Sudesh Mahto is former Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand, President of AJSU Party and current MLA from Silli. Sudesh elected from Silli assembly constituency in 2000, 2005 and 2009. He lost the 2014 assembly election and also a bye-election later. But he again won from Silli in 2019 assembly election. He won the first assembly election in 2000 when he was aged 25.

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Building an army of brain warriors

In Brain Defenders, neurologist David Perlmutter explores how the brain's immune cells influence neurological health and how lifestyle changes may help prevent cognitive decline.

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

Microsoft's cloud growth, cash flow offer respite from AI spending fears

Microsoft's Azure cloud business grew 48% in the September quarter, while free cash flow reached $18.6 billion, easing investor concerns over mounting AI infrastructure spending.

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

Israel seeks election probe after Netanyahu alleges Arab vote rigging

Israel's election watchdog has sought a probe into alleged foreign interference after Netanyahu questioned high Arab voter turnout, as his bloc fell short of a parliamentary majority.

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

Equitas SFB CEO Vasudevan quits over 'perceived conflict of interest'

Vasudevan says investor concerns over his daughter's association with an NBFC have weighed on the bank's stock performance; he will continue until a successor takes charge

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

IHCL, Adani Airports announce agreement for eight hotels with over 2K rooms

The properties will operate under the Taj, Vivanta, Gateway and Ginger brands across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Guwahati, with most expected to open in three to four years

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Hero MotoCorp expects Q3 margin to stay stable despite commodity inflation

The two-wheeler maker plans to offset input-cost pressure through cost savings, improved VIDA economics and selective price increases, while exports are expected to recover

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

GIFT City funds' tax-related hurdles being ironed out, say experts

Tax authorities address Section 80LA deduction disputes, but experts flag GST compliance costs and competitiveness concerns

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

Noel Tata to retire as Trent chairman on Nov 11; Bahram Vakil to take over

Noel Tata will become chairman emeritus from November 12 after nearly three decades with Trent, while the retailer reports a 23.1 per cent rise in Q2FY27 net profit.

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

New RBI forex derivative rules make FCNR(B) hedging costlier for banks

Banks face higher costs to hedge interest payments on FCNR(B) deposits as RBI's new forex derivative rules require a 20 per cent reserve, while dollar-rupee forward premiums rise

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Silver slips 17% in a month: Should investors buy the dip or stay cautious?

Higher US real yields, a stronger dollar, weak investment demand and industrial concerns have pressured silver, though experts remain cautiously positive over the medium term

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

IndiGo Q2 net loss narrows 27.2% to ₹1,879 crore despite fuel cost surge

IndiGo's Q2FY27 net loss narrowed 27.2 per cent to ₹1,879.1 crore as revenue rose 24 per cent, even as fuel expenses surged 67.2 per cent amid higher jet fuel prices and a weaker rupee.

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Price stability top policy agenda in H2FY27 amid inflation: FinMin review

The finance ministry flagged elevated crude oil prices, food inflation and kharif crop uncertainty as key risks to price stability, while projecting 7.35% GDP growth in Q2FY27

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

India's pharma exports grow 4.9% to $16.14 bn in H1FY27 on Europe gains

India's pharmaceutical exports rose 4.9 per cent to $16.14 billion in H1FY27, driven by growth in Europe, ASEAN and Latin America, even as shipments to the US moderated.

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Isro all set to launch latest NavIC constellation satellite on Friday

ISRO is set to launch NVS-03 aboard GSLV-F18 on Friday to strengthen India's NavIC constellation, which currently has only three operational satellites for navigation services

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Govt, Volkswagen clash in court over record $1.2 billion tax dispute

Volkswagen tax dispute: India defends $1.2 billion import duty demand

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

2026 an inflection point resembling 1991: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Nageswaran calls for building strategic leverage for geopolitically contested resources

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

PNB settles ₹43 lakh in claims amid Greater Noida branch fraud allegations

PNB settles three claims worth ₹43 lakh, assures customers that all genuine claims linked to alleged Greater Noida branch irregularities will be honoured

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Alphabet loses over $500 billion in market value as AI hits Google search

Alphabet lost over $500 billion in market value as weaker-than-expected search and advertising sales raised concerns over AI's impact on Google's core business and soaring infrastructure costs.

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Services growth widens in August; 13 of 19 sectors post double-digit gains

NSO data shows 17 services sub-sectors expanded in August, led by retail trade, while repair services rebounded sharply and air transport contracted for a fifth straight month

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

Amid near-term headwinds, Street is bullish on Hindustan Unilever

HUL's Q2 revenue rises 15% as volume growth improves, but higher raw material costs squeeze margins; analysts see potential for a recovery in the stock

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 11:20 PM IST