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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsIndian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) reported a 10% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q2 FY27, reaching ₹1,958.48 crore. Quarterly revenue stood at ₹7,866.41 crore. The board approved a record interim dividend of ₹1.15 per share, with October 23, 2026, as the record date for shareholders.
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HealthPhoto: TOI WorldAn eight-year-old Indian-origin girl died of myocarditis in an Australian hospital in 2022. A Victorian coroner found that a junior doctor missed warning signs and failed to recognize the severity of her condition. The coroner concluded that earlier medical intervention could have saved her life.
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EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentDirector Nelson Dilip Kumar, known for the blockbuster 2023 film Jailor, has released its sequel Jailor 2 starring Rajinikanth. Nelson has directed only five films in his career, out of which three were blockbusters. However, one of his films featuring a Chief Minister in a double role did not perform well at the box office.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldA 19-year-old named Alexandros Paporakis was arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. The suspect expressed white supremacist views and hostility towards Indians in a manifesto. The plot was foiled when his rifle malfunctioned and a co-worker alerted authorities. The FBI is investigating, raising concerns about anti-Indian hate and safety at Hindu worship places in the US.
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WorldPhoto: MintOn October 18, Delhi Metro will begin special early morning services from 3:30 AM on Red, Yellow, Blue, and Violet Lines to support the Delhi Half Marathon at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Trains will run every 15 minutes initially, then every 20 minutes until 6 AM. Regular Sunday schedules will continue after these special timings to ensure smooth transit for participants and attendees.
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PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaDivya Mittal, a former IAS officer, has founded the Jan Neeti Bharat party ahead of upcoming elections. She plans to focus on increasing citizen participation in policymaking, moving away from traditional governance. Mittal retired after 13 years in civil service, joining a growing trend of civil servants entering politics.
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Photo: Mint MarketsIndian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) reported a 10% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q2 FY27, reaching ₹1,958.48 crore. Quarterly revenue stood at ₹7,866.41 crore. The board approved a record interim dividend of ₹1.15 per share, with October 23, 2026, as the record date for shareholders.
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