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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsBrokerages are optimistic about ICICI Bank's strong Q2 earnings and asset quality, while HDFC Bank showed modest profit growth with margin pressures. Both banks have attractive valuations and positive earnings recovery prospects. Despite recent stock declines alongside broader markets, analysts see potential upside for both banks based on target prices.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldFrance has imposed localized curfews and restrictions following widespread riots, looting, and clashes during protests against rising living costs and poor public services. Over 2,400 people were arrested, and around 3,000 businesses were damaged or looted. The unrest included torching of a historic city hall. The government is investigating intelligence failures amid growing criticism of President Macron's handling of the crisis.
News18 World··Paris
TechnologyPhoto: MintAbdulrahman Alfozan, a former OpenAI engineer accused of planting a recording device in an executive meeting room, was reportedly in contact with a Saudi royal and intended to leave the US. Prosecutors revealed these details during the case, leading a judge to deny bail due to flight risk concerns.
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SciencePhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed formation maneuvers over Mysuru Palace during the Dasara Air Show in Karnataka. In Mysuru, a jockey raced buffaloes in the traditional Kambala event. In Bengaluru, a youth photographed Durga Puja lights at Banappa Park during Navaratri. In Jammu and Kashmir, a leopard was rescued and caged by wildlife officials. Japan launched the H3 rocket carrying the MMX rover to Mars' moon Phobos.
Deccan Herald·
EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentAustralian model and swimwear designer Sahara Ray died at age 34 in a hospital, surrounded by family. She had battled Guillain-Barré syndrome following an accident. Ray gave birth to her daughter Snow in January 2024, just months before her passing.
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PoliticsPhoto: Prabhat KhabarThe Delhi High Court has granted permission for a 16-year-old rape victim to terminate her 31-week pregnancy, citing the right to a dignified life. Meanwhile, judicial custody of activists Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka has been extended by two days by the court following Delhi Police's request. In a separate case, three accused involved in the Tiger Shroff firing incident were caught while attempting to flee to Nepal.
Prabhat Khabar··Delhi
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Photo: ET MarketsBrokerages are optimistic about ICICI Bank's strong Q2 earnings and asset quality, while HDFC Bank showed modest profit growth with margin pressures. Both banks have attractive valuations and positive earnings recovery prospects. Despite recent stock declines alongside broader markets, analysts see potential upside for both banks based on target prices.
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