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BusinessSudhir Kumar Jha retired from HDFC Bank on September 30, 2026, ending his 22-year tenure. He will no longer hold a senior management role. Jha was recognized for his significant contributions to the bank's legal and compliance framework. Jigar Shah will succeed him as General Counsel starting October 1, 2026, marking a leadership change in HDFC Group.
Economic Times·1h ago
PoliticsThe CBI has dropped dowry harassment charges against retired judge Giribala Singh in the Twisha Sharma suicide case, as informed by her lawyer Surendra Singh to the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Giribala and her son Samarth Singh, Twisha's husband, face abetment to suicide charges. The court asked for a revised bail application and scheduled the hearing for October 8.
Hindustan Times·1h ago
WorldSouth West Water was fined £7.8 million after pleading guilty to 18 charges related to hundreds of sewage spills in Devon and Cornwall from 2015 to 2021. The incidents included 231 discharges at Harlyn beach and over 336 illegal spills near Bodmin. The company must pay the fines within 56 days.
TOI World·1h ago
SportsJammu & Kashmir will host the Rest of India in the 63rd Irani Cup at the refurbished Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar. This five-day first-class match marks a historic event with HD multi-camera TV coverage and full DRS, including Hawk-Eye and stump microphones. Paras Dogra leads J&K, while Rishabh Pant headlines the Rest of India squad.
NDTV Business·38m ago·Srinagar
EntertainmentSony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV announced a new mytho-fiction series about Neem Karoli Baba, focusing on his life and spiritual legacy. The first promo hints at mystical tales linked to the saint, featuring his trademark shawl and references to Lord Hanuman. The cast, episode details, and premiere date are yet to be revealed. This follows the success of the film Hanuman Ansh, based on his life.
NDTV Movies·1h ago
ScienceIndia's 2026 southwest monsoon ended with rainfall about 12% below average, marking the worst deficit since 2015. A record-strength El Niño, depleted reservoirs, and rising temperatures threaten the upcoming winter crop and could worsen food inflation. Heavy late-September rains caused floods in northern and eastern India but may not benefit Kharif crops. Nearly half the country faces drought-like conditions, up from 30% in 2023.
NDTV Business·42m ago
Economic Times·1h ago
Sudhir Kumar Jha retired from HDFC Bank on September 30, 2026, ending his 22-year tenure. He will no longer hold a senior management role. Jha was recognized for his significant contributions to the bank's legal and compliance framework. Jigar Shah will succeed him as General Counsel starting October 1, 2026, marking a leadership change in HDFC Group.
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