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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsHindustan Zinc, led by Anil Agarwal's Vedanta, is expected to report stronger production and year-on-year earnings growth for Q2 FY27. However, higher input costs may increase production expenses. The company has paid ₹11 per share in dividends over the past year. The earnings announcement is scheduled for October 2026.
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PoliticsPhoto: Aaj TakA stampede-like situation occurred on Saptami evening at Chorbagan Puja Pandal in Kolkata due to heavy rain and crowding. Several people are feared dead, and around 40 are reported injured. The injured were taken to Calcutta Medical College Hospital. Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari visited the hospital, and Mamata Banerjee expressed her condolences.
Aaj Tak··Kolkata
SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsThe 5th and final T20 match between India and West Indies at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was called off due to heavy rain. The match was reduced to 9 overs instead of 20 after a 2.5-hour delay. India scored 118 for 5 in 7.4 overs, with Ishan Kishan scoring 30 and Naman Dhir unbeaten on 24. The series ended without a result.
News18Hi Sports··Bengaluru
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThe Kerala Water Authority's administrative fee on water tankers, combined with water charges, is increasing costs for tanker operators. Panampilly Nagar councillor Antony Painuthara says this rise is negatively impacting drinking water supply via tankers. Health standing committee chairperson Seena Gokulan has demanded that these charges be rolled back to ease the burden and improve water availability.
The Hindu··Kochi
PoliticsPhoto: ABP Live HindiSanjay Nirupam of Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde faction alleged that the tricolor march announced by Abhijeet Deepak, founder of Cockroach Janata Party, on October 16 at Delhi's Connaught Place was merely a pretext to create chaos and disrupt law and order. Nirupam stated Deepak had pledged in court not to disturb peace but intended to incite unrest under the guise of the tricolor march, prompting police action.
ABP Live Hindi··Delhi
SportsPhoto: Hindu SportRyan Williams and Mihailo Perovic scored for Bengaluru FC in their 2-0 victory against Chennaiyin FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium. This was Bengaluru's second consecutive win in the Indian Super League, earning six points from two matches. Chennaiyin FC remains winless with one point from two games. Williams scored first from a rebound in the 24th minute, and Perovic doubled the lead early in the second half.
Hindu Sport··Bengaluru
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Photo: Mint MarketsHindustan Zinc, led by Anil Agarwal's Vedanta, is expected to report stronger production and year-on-year earnings growth for Q2 FY27. However, higher input costs may increase production expenses. The company has paid ₹11 per share in dividends over the past year. The earnings announcement is scheduled for October 2026.
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