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David Szalay beats Kiran Desai to win 2025 Booker Prize for novel 'Flesh'

Using only the sparest of prose, this hypnotically tense and compelling book becomes an astonishingly moving portrait of a man's life, the Booker Prize judges said of their winning choice

BLS International reports 26.8% rise in net profit to ₹175.23 crore

BLS International's Q2 profit jumps 27% to ₹175 crore on strong visa and consular growth; enters hospitality sector with UK hotel acquisition

8 in 10 app taxi users report dark patterns on ride-hailing apps: Survey

About 59 per cent of app-based taxi users said they have faced hidden charges -- fees not shown upfront but added at the end of the ride

Mobile exports find stronger signal, hit record $2.4 billion in October

After festival lull, Apr-Oct shipments power a 50% jump for FY26 so far

Rupee strengthens on optimism around progress in India-US trade talks

The dollar index was largely steady at 99.55, against the previous close of 99.62. It measures the strength of the greenback against a basket of six major currencies

Zydus Lifesciences marks China entry with approval for antidepressant drug

Indian pharma firms start get an opening in China; Glenmark got approval for nasal spray earlier

PAK vs SL: Pakistan recover from early collapse to post 299/5 vs Sri Lanka

SL may rue selecting only 2 pacers on a pitch that offered little for spin. Additionally, burning both reviews in the first 11 overs could prove costly, as they missed a chance to dismiss PAK cheaply.

Fintech major Pine Labs IPO subscribed 2.5 times amid weak market sentiment

Pine Labs' ₹3,900-crore IPO saw 2.5 times subscription, driven by institutional investors, while the retail and HNI portions saw subdued demand amid valuation concerns

Three years on, India-Australia trade deal sees high use, but modest gains

With high levels of saturation, India is now looking to convert the interim deal into a comprehensive trade agreement that will include new-age trade issues left out in the first round

Bharat Forge Q2 profit rises 23% on strong domestic, defence gains

Bharat Forge Q2 profit rises 23% to ₹299 crore; defence, industrial growth offset North America slowdown. Shares jump 5.6% after results

Restore APM allocation for CNG sector, include gas under GST regime: Panel

To boost natural gas adoption, a PNGRB expert panel has recommended restoring APM gas allocation for CNG, including gas under GST, and recognising it as a cleaner fuel in the scrappage policy

Kolte-Patil Developers posts ₹10 cr loss in Q2 FY26 as revenue dips

Pune-based Kolte-Patil Developers reported a ₹10.4-crore loss in Q2 FY26, with revenue falling 55% year-on-year, though sales realisations and collections improved

Isro successfully conducts key parachute test for Gaganyaan mission

The trial, part of an ongoing qualification series for the Gaganyaan mission, focused on validating the main parachutes that ensure a safe landing of the Gaganyaan crew module

India's power discoms face another reckoning as Centre mulls fresh reforms

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes

Leverage moderating across Adani Group firms, says Bank of America

Group maintains global funding access despite market volatility

6 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Personnel belonging to police's District Reserve Guard (DRG) from Bijapur and Dantewada districts and Special Task Force (STF) were involved in the operation

G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada amid tensions over trade, defence, wars

Anand also invited the foreign ministers of Australia, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa and Ukraine

Rabi sowing starts on a positive, crop realisations continue to disappoint

While key inputs such as water, seeds and fertilisers are adequate, the poor price performance of the kharif harvest might dampen farmers earning

Bihar elections 2025 highlights: Voting percentage of 67.14% recorded in final phase of voting

Bihar Assembly Election 2025 Phase 2 Voting highlights: Key seats in Seemanchal and border districts in focus as the state heads to the last phase of polls

IPL 2026 Auction in UAE from Dec 14-17; Retention deadline on November 15

This year, the event will follow the mini-auction format, offering franchises limited opportunities to tweak their squads and make tactical additions.