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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 PAT rises 26% to Rs 5,645 crore

Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a 26% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for Q2, reaching Rs 5,645 crore. Standalone PAT rose 29% compared to last year. Net interest income increased 16% to Rs 8,459 crore. Customer assets grew to Rs 6,99,250 crore, and the capital adequacy ratio stood strong at 22%.

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PoliticsPhoto: The Hindu

PM Modi to Visit Varanasi and Bhubaneswar on October 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on October 25, 2026. He will witness the Air Force Day aerial display at Namo Ghat in Varanasi and inaugurate an RBI data centre and a cyber security training institute in Bhubaneswar during his visit.

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Tilak-Nitish's Batting Leads India to Win Against New Zealand

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bowl first in the second T20 against New Zealand. Like the first T20, Indian batsmen showed strong performance, chasing down the target with six wickets lost. Tilak and Nitish played crucial roles in turning the match in India's favor.

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PoliticsPhoto: TOI World

US to Use AI for Stricter H-1B Visa Address Verification

US immigration authorities will enhance scrutiny of H-1B visa filings by using artificial intelligence to detect discrepancies between reported addresses and actual worksite locations. Employers and employees must ensure accurate, consistent immigration documents and promptly report any address changes. As AI technology advances, maintaining precise visa filings will become increasingly critical for H-1B visa holders.

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WorldPhoto: News18 Hindi

Gopalganj Worker Dies Suspiciously in Angola; Family Faces Rs 8 Lakh Demand

Sunesh Ram, a worker from Gopalganj district in Bihar, died under suspicious circumstances in Angola. The agent responsible for repatriating his body to India is demanding eight lakh rupees. The family has appealed to the local MP and District Magistrate for assistance to bring the body back to their homeland.

News18 Hindi··Gopalganj

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HealthPhoto: Firstpost Health

How to Exercise Safely When Air Quality Is Poor

High air pollution levels affect even healthy runners by impacting lung function. A doctor explains the effects of poor air quality index (AQI) on the lungs, advises when to avoid outdoor exercise, and suggests ways to stay active while minimizing exposure to harmful pollution.

Firstpost Health·

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