I spent a sleepless night arguing with myself and losing.I woke up early and decided to take the job. A year or two, I told myself. I can always walk out later. That was the plan. Ten years is a strange way of keeping a one-year promise to yourself.
Leading private banks in India, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank, experienced a decline in net interest margins (NIMs) during the second quarter of the financial year due to significant deposit mobilisation under the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR (B), scheme. However, banks anticipate a recovery in margins in the coming quarters as these funds are deployed and the interest-rate cycle supports lending yields.
A Zilla Parishad school teacher in Georai tehsil, Beed, was booked under the POCSO Act on Thursday for allegedly sexually harassing four girl students between October 12 and October 14. The incidents came to light when parents were informed, leading to the teacher's arrest.
Chhattisgarh and Odisha secured dominant victories in Division 'B' matches on the fourth day of the Hockey India Senior Men's National Championship. Chhattisgarh defeated Uttarakhand 12-1, with captain Sandeep Kumar scoring four goals and Sonu Nishad a hat-trick. Odisha beat Assam 10-1, featuring a hat-trick from Anmol Ekka. Other matches saw Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu win against Telangana, while Arunachal Pradesh edged past Goa. In Division 'C', Rajasthan and Bihar also recorded wins.
Six alleged members of a notorious burglary gang, active across several Uttar Pradesh districts, have been arrested in three separate police encounters. Three of the accused sustained gunshot injuries during the operations, which also led to the recovery of stolen goods and weapons.
Formula One will return to Africa after 33 years, with Rwanda securing a 10-year deal to host a Grand Prix from the early 2030s, promising tourism, investment and jobs.
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Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has strongly condemned the alleged mob lynching of an unidentified man in Palakkad district, announcing that seven people have been arrested and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will probe the incident. The victim, aged 35-40, remains unidentified, and the minister has sought assistance from Tamil Nadu police. The incident, which involved the victim being attacked with stones and wooden sticks, is the third alleged mob lynching reported in Palakkad in recent years.
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The Mighty Marathas have won Archery Premier League Season 2, defeating Kakatiya Knights 6-2 in the grand final. Led by exceptional performances from Dhiraj Bommadevara and Mike Schloesser, the Marathas showcased resilience and strategic substitutions to claim the championship after bouncing back from an earlier qualifier loss.
Mona Agarwal staged a remarkable comeback to win the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) event at the Asian Para Games, narrowly defeating compatriot Avani Lekhara who secured silver. This one-two finish marked India's opening medal account and secured a second quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai's five-wicket haul helped Gujarat secure a commanding 10-wicket victory over Odisha in their Ranji Trophy Group C opener. Gujarat chased down a paltry target of 47 runs without losing a wicket, earning a bonus point.
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Defending champions Rajputana Royals defeated Prithviraaj Yodhas 5-3 in the opening match of the second Archery Premier League season. Led by Ojas Deotale, Ella Gibson, and Mete Gazoz, the Royals secured a hard-fought victory despite a strong comeback attempt by the Yodhas, who ultimately faltered with a costly error in the final moments.
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The second round of the Ranji Trophy will see India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill return to action for Punjab, while Mumbai will be without key players Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ayush Mhatre due to India A duties and injury, respectively, setting the stage for crucial encounters across the country.
Chero Archers, led by veteran Atanu Das and featuring world No. 1 Mathias Fullerton, secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Kakatiya Knights in the Archery Premier League on Sunday. This win marks their third in four matches, showcasing their strong performance in the second season of the league.
India's men's doubles pair Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy secured a significant upset win against fifth seeds He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu of China at the Arctic Open Super 500, advancing to the second round. However, Indian men's singles players HS Prannoy, Tharun Mannepalli, and Rounak Chauhan faced early exits. Tanvi Sharma also progressed in women's singles.
Fourth seed Harmeet Desai and second seed Yashaswini Ghorpade faced unexpected defeats at the second National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Panchkula on Monday. Unseeded Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula, both former top-ranked players, also exited the tournament in the Round of 32, while top seeds like Syndrela Das and Diya Chitale advanced.
Mohammad Yunus Khan, a renowned athletics coach who mentored star long-distance runners like Gulveer Singh and Kartik Kumar, has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for alleged 'complicity' in an anti-doping rule violation. Khan, a coach at the Army Sports Institute, faces charges under Article 2.9 of NADA rules, though the exact nature of his offence remains undisclosed. The suspension highlights ongoing efforts against doping in Indian sports, with several other athletes also recently provisionally suspended.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has been fined Rs 1,000 by a city court for her repeated non-appearance in a 10-year-old assault case. The court warned that failure to appear at the next hearing on November 2 for framing of charges could lead to a warrant and cancellation of bail bonds. The case stems from a 2016 incident at a BMC school.
Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri described his recent season as his 'weakest' and addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding LIV Golf. He stated that his future decisions regarding where he plays will be based on the best interests of his family and himself, urging patience as the situation is dynamic. Lahiri also shared insights into his break from golf, focusing on fitness and mental well-being, and expressed excitement about returning to play at the Delhi Golf Course.
Mighty Marathas secured a thrilling shoot-off victory against in-form Chero Archers in the Archery Premier League on Monday, extending their winning streak to three matches. Other results saw Kakatiya Knights defeat Prithviraaj Yodhas, and defending champions Rajputana Royals end their losing streak against Chola Chiefs.
September marked India's highest-ever monthly EV retail volume. More than one in nine two-wheelers retailed in September was electric.
In Rediff's series on modern marriages, Pratik, 36, tells Rediff's Divya Nair how the difficult decision to stay away from both sets of parents, among other things, helped strengthen their marriage.
The Maharashtra government announced a minimum 10 per cent water cut for all urban and rural local bodies starting October 16 due to a deficient monsoon and El Nino impact. The state is prioritising drinking water, planning for water stocks until August 2027, and implementing measures like preventing leakage, reusing treated wastewater, and curbing unauthorised extraction.
India's services sector experienced its strongest growth in three months in September, with the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rising to 55.2, driven by a sharp increase in new orders and strengthening domestic demand.
Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the opposition amidst ongoing protests for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and scrapping of SIR. Shah predicted a "crushing defeat" for the Congress in the 2029 general elections, citing the BJP's and NDA's strong public support and the Congress's dismal performance in recent bypolls and local body elections across several states, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Tripura. He urged the Congress to introspect instead of engaging in "negative politics" and "fabricated media events."
Kumkum Mohod, 17, made history by becoming the first Indian to win an individual recurve gold at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, also securing an Olympic quota for LA 2028. Her victory over South Korea's Oh Yejin in a tense shoot-off has boosted India's confidence to challenge the long-standing Korean dominance in recurve archery. Mohod attributes her success to mental preparation, visualisation, and family sacrifices, and is now focused on securing her individual spot for the 2028 Olympics.
Indian banks are projected to achieve healthy profit growth in the second quarter of financial year 2027 (Q2FY27), driven by lower credit costs, robust advance growth, and fee income. However, net interest margins (NIMs) are expected to face pressure due to significant mobilisation of foreign currency non-resident (bank) FCNR(B) deposits.
Mumbai police questioned IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla for nearly 10 hours regarding the alleged suicide of student Sahil Wakode. Doolla denies allegations of harassment and caste-based discrimination. Wakode was found dead after being caught using ChatGPT during an exam. An FIR has been filed against Doolla, and the crime branch is investigating, having recorded statements from around 40 people.
Assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak explained the recall of veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to India's T20I squad for the New Zealand series, citing his experience and strong IPL performances. Kotak also addressed questions regarding Mohammed Shami's absence and the reported involvement of VVS Laxman in selection meetings, while discussing India's ongoing winning streak and bench strength development.
Tanmay Baloda's exceptional 10-wicket match haul has put India in a commanding position against Australia in their second Youth Test in Ahmedabad. Baloda followed his first innings 6/32 with 4/26 in the second, leaving Australia U-19 trailing by 55 runs. Half-centuries from Yashbardhan Chauhan and Abhipray Biswas also contributed to India's strong first innings total.
Haryana's Under-11 table tennis players showcased a strong performance at the second National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Panchkula, with Sreeja Aggarwal, Mahi Kumari, and Phalgun Gupta securing spots in the girls' semifinals. The tournament also saw competitive matches in the boys' U-11 category, with players from Maharashtra and West Bengal advancing.
Both the Indian and West Indies cricket teams were fined by the International Cricket Council for maintaining slow over rates during their third and final One-Day International match in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
Sources have refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims regarding President Droupadi Murmu's response to 'vote chori' allegations, stating it's 'unfortunate' she's being drawn into the controversy. Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc, after meeting the President, has vowed to provide a 'mountain of proof' to support their claims of electoral malpractice and demand for the CEC's resignation.
Small and medium enterprise (SME) initial public offerings (IPOs) in India are significantly underperforming mainboard listings, with 81 out of 161 SME IPOs trading below their issue price this year, and a median return of -0.2 per cent compared to a 24 per cent gain for mainboard issues.
Lockheed Martin aims to significantly expand its manufacturing capabilities in India, particularly through its partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited, if it secures the bid to supply 60 medium transport aircraft to the Indian armed forces. The proposal includes local production of 48 aircraft and an upgrade for the existing IAF C-130J fleet.
AM Green Ammonia has won the Asian lot in H2Global's auction, securing a 10-year agreement to supply renewable ammonia to Germany, valued at over 585 million euros. This deal positions India as a significant exporter of green molecules, with production slated for AM Green's Kakinada project, utilising renewable power and aiming for 2029 deliveries.
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, convicted in the sensational Blue Drum murder case of Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput, are undergoing counselling in jail after becoming emotional and refusing food post-verdict. Their sentencing is scheduled for October 14, and the case continues to impact properties in Meerut.
