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BusinessPhoto: Mint CompaniesSouth Africa is progressing towards acquiring Lakshmi and Aditya Mittal's steel business for ₹5,400 crore. The deal involves a combination of cash payments and debt restructuring. This move impacts the global steel giant's operations and financial structure, marking a significant shift in ownership and strategy for the struggling steel company.
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PoliticsPhoto: The News MinuteParappil Balakrishnan, a BJP leader and welder from Kozhikode, surrendered to police admitting involvement in a theft at the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) office in Qatar. The crime, involving five others, involved stealing 31 lakh Qatari riyals (Rs 8.06 crore). Balakrishnan claimed he was tricked into joining with a job offer and named accomplices including 'Bombay Shaji' and 'Thamar'.
The News Minute··Kozhikode
EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentFilmmaker Subhash Ghai, celebrating 50 years in Indian cinema, has released the new look poster of his upcoming movie 'Maanya' starring Shreyas Talpade. This marks the reunion of Ghai and Talpade after nearly two decades since 'Iqbal'. Directed by Sameer Joshi, the film tells a sensitive story of a juvenile offender. Ghai is also working on 'Khalnayak Returns' and a courtroom drama with Anil Kapoor.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu accused YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of having a criminal mindset, citing violence by YSRCP leaders obstructing local body elections. Naidu said Jagan uses 'hit and run tactics' to create crises for the government. Over 75,000 people were bound over ahead of the polls, with police monitoring suspects' movements and social media.
The Hindu··Vijayawada
BusinessPhoto: ET TechHonasa Consumer has promoted Vipul Maheshwari to chief product technology officer. In this role, he will oversee product, technology, engineering, and analytics teams. His primary focus is to advance Honasa's use of artificial intelligence, including agentic AI, which enables AI systems to perform multi-step tasks under human supervision.
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PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldBenjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, seeks another term as Israelis vote on October 27 for the 26th Knesset. The election centers on his government's handling of conflicts following the October 2023 Hamas attack and wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. US President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu, praising his leadership and partnership against Iran. Opposition parties criticize Netanyahu for security failures linked to the Hamas attack.
HT World·
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Photo: Mint CompaniesSouth Africa is progressing towards acquiring Lakshmi and Aditya Mittal's steel business for ₹5,400 crore. The deal involves a combination of cash payments and debt restructuring. This move impacts the global steel giant's operations and financial structure, marking a significant shift in ownership and strategy for the struggling steel company.
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