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SportsPhoto: TOI SportsIndia had its best day at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Thursday, winning 26 medals including seven golds, raising its total to 88 medals (21 gold, 26 silver, 41 bronze). Para-athletics led the charge, with standout performances from 19-year-old Sheetal, who defended mixed team gold and won individual gold, and Suvarna Raj, who won gold in women's F54 discus throw with a 15.66m effort.
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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsKotak Mahindra Bank is expected to report a year-on-year net profit increase of up to 32% for Q2FY27. Brokerages predict profit after tax growth between 27% and 31.9%, driven by strong net interest income. Loan and deposit growth, along with net interest margins and operating expenses, will be key factors affecting the bank's performance and profitability this quarter.
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PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost TechRhode Island has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of tolerating scam advertisements on its platforms. The complaint demands monetary civil penalties for each violation of state law, restitution for consumers, disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, and a judicial order requiring Meta to address scam ads instead of profiting from them.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18Delhi Police has denied permission for Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh's concert scheduled on October 30 in Delhi, citing security concerns during the festive season. This decision has created uncertainty about the event and sparked a political controversy. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the government of targeting Dosanjh because he is from Punjab, questioning the security rationale behind the denial.
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TechnologyPhoto: HT EntertainmentChina's first fully AI-generated feature film, 'Sanxingdui: Future Past,' opened in cinemas with over 10,000 screenings scheduled. Despite a $1.5 million production cost, presale revenue was only about $9,700, with total box office expected below $15,000. Bona Film Group CEO Jiang Defu acknowledged the lukewarm reception but highlighted the film's pioneering status in China's tech and film industry.
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BusinessPhoto: NDTV BusinessCyient Ltd. shares surged about 9% after reporting a 16.6% sequential rise in net profit to Rs 121 crore for Q2 fiscal 2027. Revenue increased 7.7% to Rs 2,235 crore, and EBITDA rose 21.6% to Rs 228.3 crore with a margin expansion to 10.21%. The company declared a Rs 12 interim dividend and highlighted growth opportunities in defence, semiconductors, and AI.
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Photo: TOI SportsIndia had its best day at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Thursday, winning 26 medals including seven golds, raising its total to 88 medals (21 gold, 26 silver, 41 bronze). Para-athletics led the charge, with standout performances from 19-year-old Sheetal, who defended mixed team gold and won individual gold, and Suvarna Raj, who won gold in women's F54 discus throw with a 15.66m effort.
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