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Live-in Partner Murder Case: Man Arrested from Delhi Train After Killing Woman and Dumping Her Body in a Travel Bag in Surat

7Nov

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Gujarat

Live-in Partner Murder Case: Man Arrested from Delhi Train After Killing Woman and Dumping Her Body in a Travel Bag in Surat

Ahmedabad: In a shocking crime that has gripped Gujarat, the Surat Police arrested a man from a Delhi-bound train for allegedly murdering his live-in partner and disposing of her body inside a travel bag. The accused, identified as Ravi Kumar Sharma, is accused of strangling his 25-year-old partner to death before dumping her body near Kosamba village in Surat district. Murder Triggered by Marriage Dispute According to police sources, Ravi Kumar’s live-in partner had been pressuring him to get married, which allegedly led to frequent arguments between the two. Overcome by frustration, Ravi decided to kill her. The crime came to light on November 3, when a villager in Tarsadi discovered a suspicious travel bag. Upon opening it, police found a woman’s body crammed into the two-foot-lon...

150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’: PM Modi Launches Nationwide Celebration, Releases Commemorative Stamp, Coin, and Website

7Nov

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DELHI (national capital territory)

150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’: PM Modi Launches Nationwide Celebration, Releases Commemorative Stamp, Coin, and Website

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the nationwide commemoration marking 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, on Friday. To honor this historic occasion, the Prime Minister released a commemorative postal stamp and coin, and also launched the official “Vande Mataram” website. The year-long celebration will run from November 7, 2025, to November 7, 2026, paying tribute to the timeless composition by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, whose words “Vande Mataram” became the soul of India’s freedom movement. A Symbol of National Pride and Unity The national song Vande Mataram has long been a symbol of India’s unity, pride, and devotion to the motherland. It inspired generations of freedom fighters and continues to igni...

Multibagger Stock: Pro Fin Capital Services Delivers Nearly 5x Returns in One Year, Announces 1:1 Bonus Issue

7Nov

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Business, Maharashtra

Multibagger Stock: Pro Fin Capital Services Delivers Nearly 5x Returns in One Year, Announces 1:1 Bonus Issue

Mumbai: In a remarkable performance, Pro Fin Capital Services Ltd, a financial services company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: 511557), has rewarded investors with nearly fivefold returns within a year. The company has also declared a 1:1 bonus issue, offering one bonus share for every existing fully paid-up equity share. According to the company’s quarterly results for the second quarter of FY26, net profit surged over four times to ₹13.37 crore, compared to ₹2.46 crore in the same period last year. Massive Growth in Revenue and Profit Pro Fin Capital’s Q2 performance highlights a 443% year-on-year growth in net profit, rising from ₹2.46 crore to ₹13.37 crore. The company’s total income also increased by 540%, jumping from ₹6.97 crore to ₹44.62 crore. For the first ...

Bilaspur Train Tragedy: Loco Pilot Who Failed Psychological Test Was at the Controls — Major Railway Lapse Exposed

7Nov

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Business, DELHI (national capital territory)

Bilaspur Train Tragedy: Loco Pilot Who Failed Psychological Test Was at the Controls — Major Railway Lapse Exposed

**** New Delhi: In a shocking revelation, the investigation into the Bilaspur train accident in Chhattisgarh has exposed a serious case of human negligence within the Indian Railways. Officials have confirmed that the loco pilot operating the MEMU passenger train had failed the mandatory psychological (psycho) test, yet was allowed to drive the train — a direct violation of railway safety norms. The tragic collision between a MEMU local train and a goods train near Gevra Road station on November 4 claimed 11 lives, including that of loco pilot Vidyasagar. Initially, the accident was attributed to a fault in the automatic signaling system, but the latest findings by the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) suggest human error played a significant role. Pilot Had Failed the Test in Ju...

Oil and Diamonds: Why President Murmu and PM Modi Are Visiting Africa Around the Same Time

7Nov

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DELHI (national capital territory)

Oil and Diamonds: Why President Murmu and PM Modi Are Visiting Africa Around the Same Time

** New Delhi: India’s top leadership is set to make significant diplomatic moves in Africa this month. In a rare alignment of schedules, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are both heading to African nations—an indication of India’s growing strategic and economic engagement with the continent often referred to as the heart of the Global South. President Murmu will undertake state visits to Angola and Botswana from November 8 to 13, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to these two nations. Soon after, Prime Minister Modi is expected to travel to South Africa later in November to attend the G20 Summit, with possible bilateral engagements with other African nations on the sidelines. Strengthening India–Africa Partnership Angola, rich in o...

Maner MLA Bhai Virendra Clashes with Security Personnel at Polling Booth, Creates Temporary Commotion

6Nov

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Bihar

Maner MLA Bhai Virendra Clashes with Security Personnel at Polling Booth, Creates Temporary Commotion

** Paliganj, Bihar: Voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 is underway, but a brief incident at Maner Assembly constituency drew attention when RJD candidate Bhai Virendra clashed with security personnel at Booth No. 79, alleging administrative bias. The altercation caused a temporary disruption at the polling station before authorities restored order. Incident at the BoothBhai Virendra, accompanied by his wife, arrived at the polling station to cast his vote. After voting, he confronted security staff, reportedly saying, “Dekh lenge, tum hote kaun ho” (“We will see who you are”), accusing them of favoring a particular party. This led to a momentary commotion at the booth, but security personnel managed the situation and escorted the candidate outside, after ...

DII Surge Turns Tables in Indian Stock Market After 25 Years, FIIs Take a Backseat

6Nov

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Business

DII Surge Turns Tables in Indian Stock Market After 25 Years, FIIs Take a Backseat

**New Delhi: After 25 years, the Indian stock market is witnessing a historic shift in investment trends. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have overtaken Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) in market participation, marking a significant turning point in the equity landscape. DII Holdings Hit Record HighAccording to the latest September-quarter data, DII holdings in NSE-listed companies have surged to 18.26%, the highest level ever recorded. In contrast, foreign investors’ holdings have dropped to 16.71%, the lowest in 13 years. The crossover between DIIs and FIIs actually occurred in the March quarter, driven by strong domestic inflows. Why the Shift?Siddharth Bhamre, Research Head at Asit C Mehta Intermediates, explained that the widening gap between FII and DII holdings r...

Mahindra & Mahindra Exits RBL Bank Stake, Nets 62.5% Profit in Just Two Years

6Nov

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Business

Mahindra & Mahindra Exits RBL Bank Stake, Nets 62.5% Profit in Just Two Years

Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), led by Anand Mahindra, has sold its entire 3.53% stake in RBL Bank, realizing a total deal value of ₹678 crore. The sale comes nearly two years after M&M had initially invested in the bank, yielding a remarkable 62.5% return on their investment. Strategic InvestmentM&M had purchased its stake in RBL Bank on 26 July 2023, investing ₹417 crore. In a regulatory filing, the company stated:"We wish to inform you that the company has sold its entire stake in RBL Bank today for ₹678 crore, resulting in a 62.5% gain on our investment." Market ReactionFollowing the announcement, M&M shares rose 1.84% to ₹3,647.50 on the BSE at noon on Thursday. RBL Bank shares also responded positively, climbing 1.06% to ₹327.45 during the same period. ...

kAdani Power Shares Poised for Surge: Morgan Stanley Highlights 4 Key Drivers

6Nov

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Business

kAdani Power Shares Poised for Surge: Morgan Stanley Highlights 4 Key Drivers

New Delhi: Adani Power Limited, a flagship company of the Adani Group, is expected to witness a significant uptick in its share price in the coming months. Global brokerage firm Morgan Stanley has projected a potential 17% rise, with the stock possibly reaching ₹185 per share. The firm has maintained its “Overweight” recommendation on Adani Power, citing multiple growth catalysts for the company in upcoming quarters. 1. Coal Remains CrucialCoal continues to play a vital role in India’s energy security, especially in meeting peak evening electricity demand. Adani Power, India’s largest independent power producer (IPP) and the second-largest thermal power developer after NTPC, currently holds an 8% market share in coal-based power generation capacity and output. 2. Rising Market ShareM...

ED Summons Anil Ambani: Billionaire Industrialist to Appear on November 14 Amid Escalating Scrutiny

6Nov

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Business

ED Summons Anil Ambani: Billionaire Industrialist to Appear on November 14 Amid Escalating Scrutiny

New Delhi: Anil Ambani, younger brother of Mukesh Ambani and chairman of the Reliance ADAG Group, faces renewed challenges as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned him for questioning in a money laundering case. The summon has been issued for November 14. This development comes shortly after the ED provisionally seized over 132 acres of land at Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City in Navi Mumbai, valued at ₹4,462.81 crore, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Earlier Asset SeizuresEarlier, the ED had seized 42 properties linked to Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM), Reliance Commercial Finance Limited, and Reliance Home Finance Limited in connection with bank fraud cases. The total valuation of these properties exceeded ₹3,083 crore, bringing the cumulative sei...