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BusinessHDFC Bank shares rose 2% following the appointment of Anup Bagchi as the new MD and CEO, ending months of leadership uncertainty. Brokerages Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, and Citi maintained positive ratings, highlighting clarity on succession and potential for stock re-rating. The bank also reported strong loan and deposit growth in Q2, boosting investor confidence.
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HealthA researcher died in an accident at the anti-plague lab in Irkutsk, Siberia, leading to 200 people being placed under surveillance. Reports mention a broken test tube, but officials have not confirmed any plague infection. Due to the lab accident and quarantine measures, the incident is being referred to as Wuhan Part-2.
Aaj Tak··Irkutsk
SportsMohammed Siraj has time to prove himself before the 2027 Cricket World Cup, but he needs regular playing opportunities and a clear role. The upcoming ODI series will indicate whether the team management considers him a key part of their World Cup plans or prefers new fast bowling options.
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TechnologyIndia is approaching an 8% growth rate, driven by structural reforms that have strengthened the economy's resilience to global shocks, said Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India’s real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 of 2026-27, with average growth slightly above 8% over four quarters. Key reforms include flexible inflation targeting, GST, fiscal consolidation, digital payments, and banking sector changes.
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PoliticsDelhi Police officers deployed at Jantar Mantar during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar did not wear name tags as a deliberate measure to prevent identification and social media targeting. This followed violence during the Cockroach Janta Party march on July 20, where police faced backlash after using force against protesters demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks.
DNA India··Delhi
SportsAfter leading Team India to a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, captain Shreyas Iyer and vice-captain Tilak Varma were seen patiently waiting in a regular dinner queue in Japan without any VIP treatment. A viral video by an Indian content creator in Tokyo captured the cricketers blending with the crowd and giving autographs, highlighting their humble attitude despite their victory.
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HDFC Bank shares rose 2% following the appointment of Anup Bagchi as the new MD and CEO, ending months of leadership uncertainty. Brokerages Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, and Citi maintained positive ratings, highlighting clarity on succession and potential for stock re-rating. The bank also reported strong loan and deposit growth in Q2, boosting investor confidence.
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