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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsCupid Chairman and MD Aditya Kumar Halwasiya purchased 5.10 crore shares of PC Jeweller for approximately ₹73.59 crore in a bulk deal. This acquisition came after PC Jeweller achieved a debt-free status and coincided with a 12.59% rise in its share price on Friday, following a 70% rally in six months.
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SportsPhoto: HT SportsBengaluru FC defeated Chennaiyin FC 2-0 at Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League 2026-27 season. Ryan Williams scored the first goal in the 24th minute, followed by Mihalio Perovic's goal in the 52nd minute. The match featured intense midfield battles and strong defensive plays despite rainy conditions, securing three points for Bengaluru FC.
HT Sports··Bengaluru
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldKushal Chouksey, an IPS officer from the 2018 Karnataka cadre and native of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, currently serves as Superintendent of Police in Chitradurga district. He has held various key posts including Assistant Superintendent of Police in Chintamani and Deputy Commissioner of Police in Hubballi-Dharwad. His transfer followed his appointment to a Special Investigation Team by the Karnataka High Court to probe KPSC recruitment irregularities.
Deccan Herald··Chitradurga
SportsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe final T20 International between India and West Indies at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium was abandoned due to rain, ending the series in a 2-2 draw. The match was reduced to nine overs per side, with India scoring 118 for five before rain stopped play. Key performances included Ishan Kishan's 30 off 10 balls and Shreyas Iyer's 22. The series saw both teams winning two matches each.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
BusinessPhoto: Hindu BusinessCentral Bank of India reported a 21% increase in net profit to ₹1,469 crore for Q2 ending September 30, 2026, driven by higher core income and reduced bad assets. Total income rose to ₹11,737 crore from ₹10,212 crore year-on-year, with interest income increasing to ₹10,357 crore from ₹8,743 crore in the same period last year.
Hindu Business··Mumbai
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldKPCC president B K Hariprasad expressed confidence that Congress will win all four Legislative Council constituencies in Karnataka going to polls on October 23. Speaking in Dharwad, he criticized the BJP-led government for damaging the education sector and failing to fulfill promises like opening five colleges weekly. Hariprasad highlighted 72% graduate unemployment and credited Congress for improving literacy from 11% in 1947 to 76% in 2014 and establishing around 600 universities.
Deccan Herald··Dharwad
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Photo: Mint MarketsCupid Chairman and MD Aditya Kumar Halwasiya purchased 5.10 crore shares of PC Jeweller for approximately ₹73.59 crore in a bulk deal. This acquisition came after PC Jeweller achieved a debt-free status and coincided with a 12.59% rise in its share price on Friday, following a 70% rally in six months.
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