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Get the appGetAkzo Nobel has announced the sale of its Southeast Asia decorative paints business for $1.35 billion. The transaction involves transferring ownership of the regional decorative paints operations, marking a significant business move for the company in the Southeast Asian market.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsVedanta, TCS, and Anand Rathi Wealth have declared interim dividends of ₹5, ₹12, and ₹4 per share respectively. Vedanta and TCS have set the record date as October 14, while Anand Rathi Wealth's record date is October 15. Investors holding shares by these dates will be eligible for the dividend payments.
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EntertainmentPhoto: Amar EntertainmentThe film 'Ramayana,' directed by Nitesh Tiwari, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravan, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The movie will release worldwide on November 5. Advance booking starts on October 20, coinciding with Dussehra. Makers announced the release on social media, celebrating the start of a new era during Navratri.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThe Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad and Valsad police arrested three men—Harsimranjit Singh alias Simu Singga, Fateh Singh, and Arman Singh—in connection with the murder of Punjabi social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar. Earlier, Parminder Kaka, an alleged shooter linked to the Goldy Dhillon gang, was arrested by Ahmedabad Crime Branch. Sandhu was shot dead on October 3 near Loharka Road, Amritsar.
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PoliticsPhoto: The News MinuteOn October 11 in New Delhi, Keralam MP John Brittas of CPI(M) was assaulted and injured by CRPF and Delhi Police during protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over electoral roll discrepancies. The incident occurred at Connaught Place while Brittas was speaking to media. Despite identifying as an MP, he was pinned down by four CRPF personnel inside a vehicle. DCP Sachin Rawat intervened after seeing the assault on camera and ordered his release.
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PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesJob losses in key battleground states caused by President Trump's tariffs have shifted political support away from Republicans. Workers affected by layoffs and company closures blame these trade policies, leading to voter dissatisfaction. This backlash is expected to benefit Democratic candidates in upcoming elections as economic concerns influence voter behavior.
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Akzo Nobel has announced the sale of its Southeast Asia decorative paints business for $1.35 billion. The transaction involves transferring ownership of the regional decorative paints operations, marking a significant business move for the company in the Southeast Asian market.
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