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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsIIFL Finance's profit after tax nearly doubled to Rs 805 crore in Q2, driven by stronger operating leverage and lower loan losses. The company's assets under management (AUM) increased by 38% to Rs 1.24 lakh crore, mainly due to growth in gold loans during the quarter.
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WorldPhoto: MintShubman Gill's Chandigarh residence, valued at ₹3.2 crore, features colonial-inspired architecture, polished wooden flooring, an ornate bedroom, a manicured garden, and a private gym. Additionally, the cricketer has acquired a ₹20.7 crore apartment in Mumbai, highlighting his real estate investments in two major Indian cities.
Mint··Chandigarh
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduA 52-year-old Tangedco foreman, K. Sivakumar, was arrested by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in Ambur, Tirupattur, for accepting a ₹10,000 bribe to provide a new electricity connection. The complainant, Mohammed Irfan, had paid ₹27,000 for a new connection but was asked for an additional bribe. He reported the demand, leading to the foreman's arrest by a DVAC team.
The Hindu··Ambur
BusinessPhoto: The HinduThe foundation stone for the international terminal expansion at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport was laid, marking the start of Project Anantha. The expansion will increase the airport's international passenger capacity from 3.5 million to about 11.5 million annually. With a ₹2,500 crore investment, the project aims to enhance passenger facilities, operational infrastructure, and connectivity, covering 92,552 square meters.
The Hindu··Thiruvananthapuram
SportsPhoto: News18 SportsFIFA President Gianni Infantino apologized for the failed attempt to attract private investors to FIFA's premium competitions but did not provide satisfactory answers to senior officials' questions. The abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal faced opposition from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF. The apology was made during a closed-door FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, where concerns remained unresolved.
News18 Sports··Zurich
EntertainmentPhoto: HT EntertainmentPrahaar is a courtroom drama focusing on Ujjwal Nikam, the lawyer who prosecuted Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist captured alive during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Starring Rajkummar Rao, the film explores the trial and Nikam's personal life, offering a fresh perspective on the well-known tragedy nearly 18 years later. It also features Sikandar Kher as Kasab's defense lawyer.
HT Entertainment··Mumbai
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Photo: ET MarketsIIFL Finance's profit after tax nearly doubled to Rs 805 crore in Q2, driven by stronger operating leverage and lower loan losses. The company's assets under management (AUM) increased by 38% to Rs 1.24 lakh crore, mainly due to growth in gold loans during the quarter.
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