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HDB Financial Services shares surge over 13% as March quarter profit up 41%, check details
16
Apr
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Business

HDB Financial Services shares surge over 13% as March quarter profit up 41%, check details

Mumbai: Shares of HDB Financial Services, a NBFC arm of HDFC Bank, are in action after the company announced its quarterly results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Wednesday after market hours. The non-banking financial company has reported a 41.4 per cent growth in profit after tax at Rs 751 crore for the quarter under consideration. Following this, the stock opened gap up with a gain of 12.33 per cent at Rs 723.60 against the previous close of Rs 644.20 on the BSE. Amid a spurt in volume by more than 15.86 times, the scrip surged to hit…
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Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal rally to block Paramount-Warner deal
16
Apr
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Entertainment

Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal rally to block Paramount-Warner deal

The star-studded opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger continues to grow, with Hollywood big-wigs Florence Pugh and Pedro Pascal joining over 2,000 industry professionals in signing an open letter against the deal. ย  Newly added signatories like Edward Norton and Atsuko Okatsuka have bolstered the movement, which was released on April 13. ย  They join original high-profile supporters, including Joaquin Phoenix, Ben Stiller, and Kristen Stewart in voicing concerns over the massive media consolidation. ย  โ€œWe are deeply concerned by indications of support for this merger that prioritise the interests of a small group of powerful stakeholders over the broader…
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IPL 2026: Updated points table after RCB vs LSG match, Orange cap and Purple cap holders
16
Apr
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IPL 2026: Updated points table after RCB vs LSG match, Orange cap and Purple cap holders

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru made light work of Lucknow Super Giants in the 23rd match of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday to register their fourth win in five matches this year. It was a brilliant performance from the defending champions as they never let the opposition come back into the game after opting to bowl first. After restricting LSG to 146 runs, RCB chased the target down in just 15.1 overs to jump to the top of the points table with eight points. Rajasthan Royals also have eight points after five matches and are…
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US will not extend waiver allowing countries to buy Russian, Iranian crude oil; India among those affected iran war news
16
Apr
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World

US will not extend waiver allowing countries to buy Russian, Iranian crude oil; India among those affected iran war news

Washington: The US is not extending its waiver on sanctions, which allowed nations, including India, to buy Russian and Iranian crude oil, Treasury Secretaryย Scott Bessent has announced at the White House. India was a major beneficiary of the sanctions waivers, a move that drew sharp criticism from US politicians who argued it eased financial pressure on Moscow and Tehran. "We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil, and we will not be renewing the general license on Iranian oil. That was oil that was on the water prior to March 11. So all that has been used,โ€…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open higher, Indigo, Trent among top gainers
16
Apr
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open higher, Indigo, Trent among top gainers

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, continued their upward momentum on Thursday amid strong global cues, with Brent crude remainingย steady at around USD 95. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 566.32 points or 0.72 per cent to start the session at 78,677.56, the Nifty gained 153.9 points to open at 24,385.20. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 78,111.24 and the Nifty 50 at 24,231.30. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index added 100.11 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index was up by 63.89…
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CSK complains to BCCI against RCB, says ‘Dosa, Idli’ track in Bengaluru not in good taste
16
Apr
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Sports

CSK complains to BCCI against RCB, says ‘Dosa, Idli’ track in Bengaluru not in good taste

Bengaluru: The Chennai Super Kings have complained to the BCCI over the DJ's choice of song and comments during their away game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 5 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. CSK have highlighted the issue with the track 'Dosa, idli, sambar, chutney, chutneyโ€™ that was played before the start of their innings, specifically. According to the five-time champions, playing the track, which is a popular background scoreย to memes about South Indian stereotypes, before their innings was not in good taste. A top IPL official has also confirmed the development and stated that the governing…
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China-Iran nexus under lens: Did Tehran use Beijing’s spy satellite to target US bases?
16
Apr
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China-Iran nexus under lens: Did Tehran use Beijing’s spy satellite to target US bases?

Tehran: While the focus shifts to a ceasefire after the talks in Pakistan failed, a new report has claimed that the Iranians used a Chinese spy satellite to target US military bases in the Middle East. The satellite, though, was acquired by the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2024.ย  According to the report by Financial Times, the satellite was identified as 'TEE-01B' which was developed by China's Earth Eye Co. It offered "in-orbit delivery" which is a part of Chinese model under which spacecrafts are transferred to overseas customers after reaching orbit.ย  Key US bases…
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Rohit Sharma injury update: 3 players who can replace MI batter and open the innings if he misses PBKS clash
16
Apr
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Rohit Sharma injury update: 3 players who can replace MI batter and open the innings if he misses PBKS clash

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians' star batter and former captain Rohit Sharma seems set to miss the game against Punjab Kings today in IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He didn't train much on the eve of the game after walking off retired hurt against RCB due to a hamstring injury. Even though the scans haven't suggested a major injury, the five-time champions are unlikely to take a chance with Rohit given the long season ahead. Rohit's absence opens up a spot at the top of the order and there are multiple options for MI to replace him with. Here…
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Former Pak minister exposes country’s power play: ‘Munir is de facto leader, US ignoring Shehbaz’
16
Apr
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World

Former Pak minister exposes country’s power play: ‘Munir is de facto leader, US ignoring Shehbaz’

Islamabad: Former Pakistan Fawad Chaudhry has taken a dig at the countryโ€™s leadership, claiming that real authority lies with the military rather than the elected government. He stated that Army Chief Asim Munir is running the country, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif remains overlooked.ย  Chaudhry, who previously served as Information Minister in Imran Khanโ€™s government, argued that the balance of power in Pakistan is heavily tilted towards the military establishment. Referring to recent developments, Chaudhry pointed out that US President Donald Trump mentioned General Munir as Pakistanโ€™s leader, while Sharifโ€™s name was not highlighted.ย  These remarks come at a time…
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Israel, US share same goals on Iran, negotiations with Lebanon ongoing: Netanyahu amid Gulf tensions
16
Apr
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Israel, US share same goals on Iran, negotiations with Lebanon ongoing: Netanyahu amid Gulf tensions

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel and the United States are aligned in their objectives regarding the ongoing tensions with Iran, even as uncertainty remains over the future of a fragile ceasefire. Speaking on Wednesday, Netanyahu emphasised that both countries are working towards the same outcomes, including halting Iranโ€™s nuclear ambitions and ensuring stability in key maritime routes. He noted that Washington has been regularly updating Israel about its diplomatic engagements with Tehran. โ€œOur goals and those of the United States are identical: We want to see the enriched material removed from Iran, we want to…
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