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'Not aware of need for court approval': Delhi LG tells SC on tree felling

On October 16, the Supreme Court gave Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena an October 22 deadline to take action against DDA officials for the illegal felling of trees

Tech Mahindra boosts workforce by 6,653 in Q2, headcount climbs to 154,273

As of September, Tech Mahindra's employee count rose to 154,273 from 147,620 last quarter, while attrition slightly increased to 10.6 per cent, with IT attrition at 11 per cent

Centre launches system to block international spoofed calls, curb fraud

The Indian government has launched a new system to block international calls disguised as local numbers, aiming to protect citizens from financial scams and cybercrime

Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine killed in Israeli airstrike in Beirut

Hashem Safieddine, a close relative of Hassan Nasrallah, held important roles within Hezbollah's military and organisational structures and was influential in the group's financial affairs

Cyclone Dana: 178 trains cancelled; evacuations begin in Odisha, Bengal

Cyclone Dana update: East Coast Railways cancels 178 trains as cyclone nears Odisha and Bengal; authorities begin large-scale evacuations; schools closed in coastal districts from October 23 to 26

58 luxury goods and 24 services may face 28% GST slab in upcoming review

The Council is planning to move 58 goods and 24 services to the 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) slab, including Botox services, luxury spa and salon offerings, and premium stationery, among others

Noida Airport to start flight operations from April 2025; key details

Noida International Airport is set to begin commercial operations on April 17, 2025, with 30 flights planned for both domestic and international destinations

Who is Pam Kaur, HSBC's first female CFO in the company's 160-year journey?

Pam Kaur joined HSBC in April 2013 as the Group Head of Internal Audit and had been considered a top contender for the CFO role since September

FMCG distributors body allege predatory pricing by Blinkit, Swiggy, Zepto

Retail distributors' body AICPDF has accused some quick commerce platforms of engaging in predatory pricing that leads to unfair competition with small retailers. The CCI will investigate the complain

Paytm Q2FY25 result: Consolidated net profit at Rs 930 cr; revenue down 34%

Paytm Q2 results: The company's net profit was boosted by a one-time gain of Rs 1,345 crore from the sale of its movie ticketing business to Zomato

Jharkhand elections: Congress releases first list of 21 candidates. Updates

Jharkhand Assembly polls: The elections will be held in two phases on November 13 and 20, with the results scheduled for November 23

'Rs 1 cr to kill Bishnoi': Karni Sena announces reward to kill gangster

The Kshatriya Karni Sena has offered Rs 1,11,11,111 reward for Lawrence Bishnoi's encounter after his gang claims responsibility for Baba Siddique's assassination

Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital sees 53% drop in patients amid doctor protests

The strike by junior doctors at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata led to a 53 per cent drop in patient footfall and a 91 per cent decline in major surgeries, severely disrupting hospital services for months

SC dismisses plea to remove 'socialist' & 'secular' terms from Constitution

A Supreme Court bench was hearing of a Public Interest Litigation that calls for the terms 'socialist' and 'secular' to be removed from the Constitution's Preamble

Andhra Pradesh's new liquor policy: Rs 99 liquor to counter illegal influx

The Andhra Pradesh government has rolled out a new liquor policy aimed at boosting revenue by Rs 30,000 crore, curbing illegal trade, and funding welfare schemes

What is Z-Morh tunnel project and its strategic importance for J&K

Seven workers from APCO Infratech were killed in the militant attack on the strategic Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday

Kolkata RG Kar case: Protesting junior doctors to meet CM Mamata today

The striking doctors said the outcome of the meeting will determine the future of the protest; they demand removal of Health Secretary NS Nigam as a key condition for resolving the situation

Temasek invests $60m in Upgrad, valuation holds steady at $2.25 billion

Singapore's Temasek invests $60 million in Upgrad, maintaining a $2.25B valuation, while founder Ronnie Screwvala increases his stake to 45 per cent amid strategic changes for growth

Onion prices surge ahead of Diwali due to heavy rains and supply issues

Onion prices have surged ahead of Diwali, reaching Rs 60-80 per kg, as heavy rains damage crops and disrupt supply; government efforts to stabilise prices are underway

Bhartias seeks Rs 12,500 cr funding to acquire Coca-Cola bottling stake

The Bhartia brothers are seeking to raise Rs 12,500 crore for a 40 per cent stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, while talks are underway with asset managers and banks to secure the funding