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BusinessPhoto: Business Standard

Himadri's H1FY27 Profit Rises 29% to ₹460 Crore on Specialty Growth

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd reported a 29% year-on-year rise in consolidated profit after tax to ₹460 crore for H1FY27, driven by growth in core businesses, improved product mix, and an expanding specialty materials portfolio. Revenue grew 43% to ₹3,123 crore, and EBITDA increased 30% to ₹616 crore. Himadri now fully owns Birla Tyres, strengthening its position in specialty chemicals and advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries and electric mobility.

Business Standard··Kolkata

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PoliticsPhoto: News18

Tiger Shroff Escapes Unharmed in Mumbai Shooting Incident

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unharmed in a shooting incident in Mumbai that injured two others. Mumbai Police are investigating the case, including possible links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has assured that justice will be served in the matter, highlighting concerns over celebrity security and public safety in the city.

News18··Mumbai

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PoliticsPhoto: The Hindu

Delhi's New Protest Sites Face Access and Infrastructure Challenges

Delhi's newly proposed protest sites, including Ramlila Maidan, CBD Ground, and Burari, face significant practical challenges. Issues range from waterlogged areas at Ramlila Maidan, waist-high grass at CBD Ground, to barricaded entry points at Burari. These obstacles complicate efforts to relocate demonstrations away from the traditional Jantar Mantar venue.

The Hindu··Delhi

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BusinessPhoto: Mint Markets

IDBI Bank Q2 Profit Falls 39%, Investors Eye Fairfax Deal

IDBI Bank reported a 39% year-on-year decline in standalone net profit to ₹2,205 crore for Q2 FY27, down from ₹3,627 crore last year due to the absence of a one-time gain from NSDL stake sale. Total income rose to ₹9,865 crore, and net interest income increased 29%. Investors will watch the bank's earnings and the proposed Fairfax acquisition as trading resumes.

Mint Markets·

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SportsPhoto: News18Hi Sports

India Women Win First T20 Series Under Smriti Mandhana

In the second T20 match against Zimbabwe, the Indian women's cricket team won by 9 wickets. Zimbabwe scored 102 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. India chased the target in just 8.5 overs, losing only 1 wicket, powered by a fiery half-century from Shafali Verma and an unbeaten innings from captain Smriti Mandhana.

News18Hi Sports·

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PoliticsPhoto: News18 World

Pakistan Strategic Command Chief Warns India of Severe Response

General Syed Aamer Raza, Commander of Pakistan's National Strategic Command, warned India of a response beyond imagination if it miscalculates against Pakistan. Speaking at the Pakistan Military Academy, he emphasized Pakistan's readiness to defend its territory and described Kashmir as an unresolved international dispute under UN resolutions. He stressed that cross-border infiltration would not be tolerated.

News18 World·

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