Personal loans: As bad debts spike, stocks of private banks slide
Personal loans: Stock prices of private banks are falling amid rising bad beds, particularly in personal loans and micro-credit sectors. RBL Bank & Axis Bank reported increased slippages, while Kotak Mahindra Bank's stock rose despite caution on loan quality.
'9th quarter of fall': Why Cyient DLM stock bled 12% today, target prices
Cyient DLM Q3 results: This is the ninth straight quarter of order book decline, indicating a weak demand environment for Cyient DLM, Kotak Institutional Equities said.
Uday Kotak advocates for broad-based enterprise in India, urging avoidance of over-regulation and micromanagement as Donald Trump begins his presidency.
Uday Kotak emphasizes the need for India to encourage broad-based enterprise, minimize excessive regulation, and focus on creating a competitive environment. In light of Trump's return, he advises against protectionism and calls for deregulation, free market forces, and investments in defence. He warns that overregulation could impede innovation and growth.
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Amagi hires Kotak, Citi, IIFL, Goldman to raise up to 3,200 cr in IPO
Amagi, whose clients include NBC Universal, CBS, USA Today and Rakuten, is likely to file draft IPO papers after April. The media tech startup is backed by marquee investors including General Atlantic and Accel.
Credit Card Spends Accelerated in Dec on Wedding, Festive End Season
MUMBAI: The onset of the wedding season and year-end spends led to a 14 per cent rise in credit card spends in value terms to Rs 1.88 lakh crore in December 2024. This came after lenders reported a fall of 16 per cent in credit card spends in November to Rs 1.7 lakh crore. The credit card spends in volume terms for December grew 35 per cent year on year to Rs 4.33 lakh crore. Most of the spends were through online shopping using credit cards due to attractive discounts and deals offered by e-commerce platforms. No-cost EMI option also emerged as a powerful motivator for online purchases. As a result, the value composition of PoS and e-commerce changed 139 basis points with the latter securing a higher share (61 per cent in December versus 60 per cent in November 2024) and the former at 39 per cent versus 40 per cent the month prior. However, PoS and e-commerce volumes continued to move in favour of the former, now at 52 per cent, while the latters share declined to 48 per cent. Faced with delinquencies in the credit cards business, banks continue to cherry pick customers resulting in lenders adding 8.2 lakh credit cards in December compared to 5.1 lakh cards in June 2024 and 19 lakh cards in December 2023, a 133 per cent jump month on month but a 57 per cent decline year on year. The total number of credit cards as on December 2024 stood at 10.80 crore. We see a gradual improvement in the cards in force. With net additions higher than in September 2024, the industry saw cards added increase 20 per cent quarter on quarter in December 2024. Spend value at Rs1.88 trillion grew 14 per cent year on year in December 2024 compared to 30 per cent in December 2023, said Kaitav Shah, research analyst at Anandrathi in a report. In terms of cards in force market share, SBI Cards lost 13 basis points market share year on year but on a month on month basis gained 5 bps, rising to 18.7 per cent. HDFC Bank and IDFC First Bank gained 112bps and 76bps y/y. Kotak Mahindra Bank lost 127bps y/y. IIB and AMEX largely held their market shares. Last week during its Q3FY25 earnings call with analysts, the Kotak Bank management acknowledged the strain caused by the RBI ban on its digital operations. Historically, the unsecured bookincluding credit cards, personal loans, and microfinancehas accounted for 15 percent of total assets. However, the crackdown has reduced this share to 10.5 percent, well below their target. HDFC Bank saw the highest increase in spends value market share, 136 basis points month on month and a 28.3 per cent market share, while ICICI Bank saw the highest year on year increase at 153bps with an 18.6 per cent market share. IndusInd Bank and RBL Bank lost market share 43 bps and 44 bps year on year.
ISL | Chennaiyins resolute defence holds Mohun Bagan goalless
FOOTBALL | New-signing Kotal headed straight into the starting line-up, while skipper Edwards return from illness worked for the host
Man Thrashes, Chokes 1-Year-Old Stepdaughter To Death In Rajasthan: Cops
A man allegedly thrashed and chocked his one-year-old stepdaughter to death in Kota on Monday night and fled from the spot on Tuesday morning, police said.
IIT Guwahati hosts global tech leaders at PIWOT 2025, focus on rural empowerment
IIT Guwahati hosted the PanIIT World of Technology Meet 2025, focusing on innovative solutions for rural development. Key attendees included Ravi Kota and Suresh V. Shenoy. Highlights included the introduction of the Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute and a tech exhibition showcasing cutting-edge innovations by students and researchers.
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Assam CS conducts review meeting to accelerate welfare initiatives
HT Digital GUWAHATI, Jan 21: In line with the directives of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, a monthly review meeting was chaired by the Chief Secretary of Assam Ravi Kota, to assess the progress of key welfare initiatives across the state, Chief Ministers Office (CMO) announced on Tuesday. The meeting, attended by Deputy Commissioners []
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson, with almost no security, seen at Mumbai bus stop. Video goes viral
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson were recently spotted enjoying a casual stroll through the streets of Mumbai, ahead of Coldplay's concert at DY Patil Stadium. In a viral video, the couple was seen interacting with fans at a bus stop, with Chris displaying chivalry by opening the car door for Dakota. The couple, who have been dating since 2017, also visited local temples and explored popular tourist spots during their visit.
Chris Martin and Coldplay are set for their final performance in Mumbai on Tuesday.
VMOU Kota admit card 2024 out for December TEE: Direct link to download here
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), Kota, has released admit cards for the December 2024 Term End Examination, scheduled from January 29 to March 4, 2025. Candidates can download the admit cards from the official website vmou.ac.in by providing their scholar number or full name.
Neuberg Diagnostics raises 940 crore from Kotak Alt
Neuberg Diagnostics, headquartered in Chennai, has rapidly grown through acquisitions and hasa network spanning over 10,000 touch points and over 250 labs across 250 cities.
Pritam Kotal set to make Chennaiyin FC debut
CHENNAI: Chennaiyin FC will face league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday for a high-stakes Indian Super League clash. The match will present the first opportunity for the Chennaiyin fans to see new signing Pritam Kotal in action after the defender joined from Kerala Blasters FC. Should he make an appearance, Kotal will face his former side Mohun Bagan and assistant coach Noel Wilson is hoping for a quick impact from the Indian defender. Most of this season we have not had a settled defence. We have been forced into changes due to injuries or suspensions. Owen (Coyle) knows better but Pritam (Kotal) coming in will help us better in defence. I am sure Pritam will make our defence stronger, said Noel Wilson on Monday. Anirudh shines All round display by P Anirudh (3/11, 44 n.o) propelled SBOA (Anna Nagar) to beat Ebenezer MHSS (Korattur) by nine wickets in the final of the CSK-Thiruvallur DCA U-15 inter-school cricket tournament. Brief scores: Final: Ebenezer MHSS (Korattur) 119 in 29.5 ovs (K Krish 34, P Anirudh 3/11) lost to SBOA (Anna Nagar) 120/1 in 26.2 ovs (P Anirudh 44 n.o). Sriram stars in Jayendra win Riding on A Srirams 58, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Vidyalaya, Kovai defeated Holy Saint, Bengaluru by two runs in a thrilling match of the Junior Super Kings inter-school T20 championship played at ICL grounds, Sankar Nagar, Tirunelveli. Brief scores: Shree Ram Vidya Mandir, Colvale, Goa 49/9 in 15 ovs (N Karthik Verma 4/ 8) lost to ACA School, Andhra 50 for no loss in 6.2 ovs; St Bedes, Chennai 193/6 in 15 ovs (Josh Shane Francis 66, M Saravana Sangeeth Rajan 3/ 29) bt Sri Jayendra SGJ, Tirunelveli 78/8 in 15 ovs (M Saravana Sangeeth Rajan 29); Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Vidyalaya, Kovai 111/6 in 15 ovs (A Sriram 58, Krushna V Rao 3/13) bt Holy Saint, Bengaluru 109/5 in15 ovs (K Vedaraj 35); MS Dhoni Global, Hosur 87/3 in 12 ovs (Lalit Arjun 41 n.o) lost to Nellai Nadar, Chennai 91/4 in 10.1 ovs. CFC & Norwich City FC inter-school championship Chennaiyin FC, partnering with Norwich City FC will organise the CFC-NCFC inter-school football championship to be held at MCC School (Chetpet) from Friday, Jan 24, 2025. About 64 teams will be competing in the Under-12 and Under-14 categories. The initiative is to promote football at the grassroots level in Tamil Nadu. The tournament provides the players a platform to showcase their skills to the club (CFC) academy scouts. With the additional support of the Reliance Foundation, the tournament is part of a wider partnership initiated in April 2024 between Chennaiyin FC and Norwich City FC, focused on talent cultivation, promoting a vibrant football culture in the area, and enhancing the grassroots development of the sport. In the future, we aim to expand this initiative beyond Chennai to other districts such as Coimbatore, Trichy, and Salem. Gradually we envision making this a Tamil Nadu-wide championship, uniting young footballers from across the state, said CFCs Head of Marketing, Neel Jayaram, on Monday.
Markets gave up early gains to trade lower; Sensex quotes 309 points lower
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty faced volatile trends in early trade on Tuesday, surrendering their initial gains to trade lower, following heavy selling in Reliance Industries and Zomato.Traders said the market appears to be awaiting triggers from both global as well as domestic developments. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 224.28 points to 77,297.72 in early trade. The NSE Nifty also went up by 81.55 points to 23,426.30. However, soon both the benchmark indices slipped in negative territory. The BSE benchmark quoted 309.55 points lower at 76,763.89, while the Nifty traded with a cut of 41.45 points at 23,303.30. From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Zomato, Adani Ports, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries, NTPC, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the laggards. UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors, Sun Pharmaceuticals, ITC, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers. Domestically, the spotlight remains on major corporate earnings and anticipation surrounding the upcoming budget, according to market experts. Further, they said that on the global front, all eyes on the US markets, particularly their reaction following the return of Donald Trump as the US President. Trump declared tariffs against Canada and Mexico in the near future but stopped short of declaring any tariffs against China. In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai are trading in positive territory. US markets were closed on Monday on the occasion of Martin Luther King Jr Day. Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.05 per cent to USD 80.19 a barrel. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 4,336.54 crore on Monday, according to exchange data. On Monday, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 454.11 points to settle at 77,073.44 and NSE Nifty climbed 141.55 points to close at 23,344.75.
Analyst recommendations suggest strong growth potential in the next year for stocks like SBI Life, Wipro, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, with projected upsides ranging from 16% to 28%. Notable brokerage firms such as Nomura, Jefferies, Motilal Oswal, and Macquarie provide these ratings based on robust performance metrics.
These 5 Nifty stocks showing RSI Trending Up on January 20
Five Nifty50 stocks, including Kotak Mahindra Bank, Wipro, NTPC, Britannia Industries, and Titan Company, show strengthening momentum as their RSI values cross above 50, signaling potential upward movement and buying opportunities.
Time to start nibbling in PayTM? How to play Q-comm stocks? Pashupati Advani answers
Pashupati Advani, Founder of Global Foray, comments on the burgeoning quick commerce space with new players entering the market. Zomato, Swiggy, and upcoming IPO entry Zepto are in competition. Advani highlights Paytm's volatile performance and growth potential, while expressing concern for the private banking sector, particularly outside top banks like HDFC and Kotak.
Coldplay`s Chris Martin and GF Dakota Johnson take over the streets of Mumbai
Coldplay singer Chris Martin and actor Dakota Johnson were spotted walking hand-in-hand near the Oval Maidan in South Bombay during a casual outing. Watch the viral video
Kotak Bank surges 9% as Q3 tops expectations, brokerages positive
Kotak shares, which closed at 1,920.5 on Monday, gained 7.5% in the past year and 17% in five years. The Bank Nifty rose 9.6% in one year and 58% in five years.
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Adilabad: Two Adivasi devotees succumb after mishap
Adilabad: Two Adivasi devotees lost their lives when the van they were travelling in fell into a valley at Malepur Ghat near Narnoor in Adilabad district on Sunday evening. The victims were identified as Kumra Mulku (60) and Thodasam Nagubai (70), both residents of Gudihathnoor mandal. According to reports, Mulku died on the spot, while Nagubai succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at RIMS, Adilabad. The accident occurred as the van, carrying over 50 devotees from Suryaguda in Gudihathnoor, was on its way to the Jangu Bai temple at Kota-Parandholi near the state border. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian markets closed higher Monday, led by gains in Kotak Mahindra Bank and Wipro after strong earnings, while Zomato's weak results weighed. Sensex gained 454 points, and Nifty rose 141 points.
Markets soar: Kotak Bank leads rally with 9% jump as Financial stocks shine
Sensex closed 0.59 per cent or 454.11 points higher at 77,073.44, while the Nifty ended 0.61 per cent or 141.55 points up at 23,344.75
Sensex, Nifty rally on the back of Kotak Mahindra Bank stock surge; Nifty Bank leaps 810pts
Technology stocks also contributed to the markets upward momentum, with Wipro recording a substantial gain of 6.58 per cent after posting strong quarterly numbers
Stock markets rally on firm global trends, spike in Kotak Bank
Sensex and Nifty surge over 450 points, led by banking stocks; Kotak Mahindra Bank shines, global markets positive
Dakota Johnson, In Mumbai For Chris Martin's Coldplay Tour, Visits Sabyasachi Store
On Saturday, the official Instagram handle of Sabyasachi Official posted a photo on its stories. It featured Dakota and her friends Sonali and Gayatri, all posing for an enthralling click.
From Kotak Mahindra Bank To Wipro, SBI Life: Nifty 50 Top Gainers And Losers On Jan. 20
Kotak Mahindra Bank and Wipro saw big gains after their third-quarter results were received well by investors.
Sensex adds 454 pts, Nifty above 23,300 as corporate earnings lift D-Street
Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Monday, driven by gains in Kotak Mahindra Bank and Wipro after strong quarterly earnings. In contrast, Zomato reported disappointing quarterly results shortly before the market close.
Fallen angels like Kotak and RIL poised for market comeback
Kotak Mahindra Bank shows strong growth, contrasting with HDFC Bank's challenges. Sabharwal anticipates potential recovery for fallen angels like Kotak and Reliance, while the IT sector faces mixed performance and EV growth continues.
The banks net interest income grew 10 per cent y-o-y to 7,196 crore, while other income rose 14 per cent to 2,623 crore
So, overall, we have seen stress on the balance sheets for private sector as well as public sector banks. But they are manageable vis-a-vis what we saw in previous cycles and that is the positive part of it.
Congress vs BRS Over Farmer's Suicide In Telangana's Adilabad
Congress leader Kota Neelima slammed BRS' KT Rama Rao after he alleged that a 50-year-old farmer died by suicide as he faced financial hardship.
Markets rally in early trade on firm global trends, surge in Kotak Mahindra Bank
Sensex climbed 398.21 points to 77,017.54 in early trade
Over-capitalisation, digital ban and Activmoney dependence can be overcome, says the brokerage.
Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Kotak Mahindra Bank Shares React Post Q3 Results Check Here
Wipro shares saw an 8% gain after its net profit rose by 4.6% to Rs 3,354 crore.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Share Price Jumps Nearly 9% After Q3 Results Spark Ratings Upgrade
Kotak Mahindra Bank share price surged 8.8% to Rs 1,913 soon after market open, the highest since Oct. 16.
Markets edge higher as Trump returns; Kotak Bank, Wipro lead gains
Kotak Mahindra Bank led the rise with a 9.02% increase following robust Q3 results.
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares up 9%, pip Maruti, M&M in m-cap race; here're price targets
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares climbed 9.22 per cent to hit a high of Rs 1,920.85 on BSE. At this price, the bank commanded m-cap of of Rs 3,81,928 crore. This was higher than Maruti Suzuki India's Rs 3,78,540 crore m-cap.
Quarterly Results 2025, Q3 Results Today, Companies Q3 earnings announcement live updates: Find all the latest updates related to the FY25 Q3 results of Apollo, Zomato, Paytm, L&T Finance, IDBI Bank, Central Bank, IOB and a few more companies.
Kotak Bank drives Sensex over 200 points higher; Nifty above 23,250
Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty50 opened higher on Monday, led by Kotak Mahindra Bank's robust Q3 performance with significant growth in loans and deposits. Kotak Mahindra Bank shares surged over 8% after reporting a 10% jump in net profit. Wipro shares also rose 8% following a 24% increase in consolidated net profit for the December quarter.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 Results Review Motilal Oswal Upgrades The Stock To 'Buy'; Here's Why
The anticipated reversal of the ban on card issuance and the revival of customer onboarding via its advanced online, mobile banking channels are set to act as powerful near-term catalysts: brokerage.
Stock Recommendations Today: Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank On Brokerages' Radar
Kotak Mahindra Bank has impressed analysts as it reports steady performance amid challenging macros.
Kotak Bank Q3 Review: Analysts Raise Target Price On NIM Growth, Profitability
Kotak Mahindra Bank delivered a healthy operating performance amid challenging macro conditions, Motilal Oswal said.
Stocks in news: Wipro, Zomato, Kotak Bank, Paytm, RBL Bankand more
Stocks in news today: Wipro, Zomato, Kotak Bank, Gland Pharma , IndusInd Bankand more
What to buy in this volatile market? Jitendra Gohil answers
Jitendra Gohil from Kotak Alternate Asset Managers sees potential in domestic auto sectors, especially tractors and CV players, while advising caution for global auto ancillaries. He highlights opportunities in midcap IT and PSU banks, suggesting patience and strategic exposure in current market conditions, with an optimistic view on the IT sector supported by hiring trends and strong outlook.
Kotak Mahindra Bank: 5 brokerages upgrade to buy with higher targets post Q3
DAM Capital set a target price of 2,020, Motilal Oswal raised it to 2,100, ICICI Securities hiked it to 2,050, B&K Securities increased it to 2,111, and Nuvama Research boosted it to 2,040
Stock Market Highlights 20 January 2025: Benchmark Sensex spurted by 454 points and Nifty closed above 23,300 on Monday following gains in banking, financial and power stocks amid firm global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 454.11 points or 0.59 per cent to settle at 77,073.44 as its 17 components advanced and 13 declined. Intra-day, it surged 699.61 points or 0.91 per cent to 77,318.94. The NSE Nifty climbed 141.55 points or 0.61 per cent to 23,344.75 with 29 of its constituents ending higher. Among Sensex shares, Kotak Mahindra Bank jumped over 9 per cent after the firm posted a 10 per cent growth in its consolidated net profit at 4,701 crore, aided by the performance of capital markets-linked arms. Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, State Bank of India, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra and Asian Paints were the other gainers. However, Zomato fell the most by 3.14 per cent after the food delivery platform reported weaker-than-expected financial results for the December quarter. Adani Ports, Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti and Tata Motors were also among the laggards.
Stocks in news: Wipro, Kotak Bank, Zomato, Motilal Oswal, Adani Energy
IT services company Wipro reported 24% growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 3,354 crore, while revenue from operations rose by a marginal 0.5% to Rs 22,319 crore.
Digital Ops Embargo: Kotak Bank says most of the work is done
The bank acknowledged that not all of its assumptions regarding the impact of the ban aligned with its initial expectations. However, the overall impact remains consistent with the previously estimated annual cost of 450 crore, it said.
Director Aijaz Khan honoured with doctorate by BIU, USA
New Delhi, Jan 19: Director Aijaz Ahmad Khan, who hails from Hyhama area of north Kashmirs Kuwpara district, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by Brookfield International University (BIU), USA (South Dakota), in recognition of his exceptional contributions to media, art and culture. The prestigious award was presented during a grand ceremony held in []
Coldplays Chris Martin chants bhajan with Gaur Gopal Das at ISCKON temple, check viral video
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson explored Mumbai's iconic temples, including ISKCON Chowpatty and Siddhivinayak Temple, ahead of Coldplay's concerts. They participated in traditional rituals with Bollywood actresses Sonali Bendre and Gayatri Joshi. Chris and his band Coldplay are set to perform in Mumbai and Ahmedabad as part of their 'Music of the Spheres World Tour'.
The brokerage retains Buy rating on the stock with an updated target price of Rs 2,100 valuing the standalone bank at 2.2x Mar27 ABVPS for FY25-27E RoA/RoE of 2.17%/12.5%. (versus Rs 2,010 earlier)
Chennaiyin FC bolster defence with new signing
India defender Pritam Kotal joins the Marina Machans
Dakota Johnson and Bollywood stars visit Sabyasachi in Mumbai
Mumbai: Actress Dakota Johnson is in Mumbai with her boyfriend, Coldplays lead singer Chris Martin, for the bands Music of the Spheres concert. While Coldplay prepares for their show, Dakota has been exploring the city, mixing spirituality and luxury. Visiting Iconic Temples Dakota began her trip with a visit to the famous Siddhivinayak Temple, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The 31-year-old penned a two-and-a-half-year contract with the side from Tamil Nadu as CFC strengthened their defensive line with the signing of the versatile defender.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 Results Review Dolat Capital Retains 'Buy'; Sees 31% Upside; Here's Why
Tweaking earnings with slightly lower opex, Dolat Capital retains Buy rating with unrevised target price of Rs 2300, valuing the standalone bank at 2.4x Sep-26E adjusted book value
For the Siddhivinayak temple visit, Dakota chose to wear a navy blue ethnic outfit paired with an orange dupatta. On Friday, the couple also visited the iconic Shri Babulnath Temple in Mumbai, seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Dakota Johnson Visits Siddhivinayak Temple With Sonali Bendre
Dakota Johnson arrived in Mumbai on Thursday with Chris Martin
Kotak Bank Q3 net profit rises 10% on steady interest income growth
Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a 10% rise in December quarter net profit to 3,305 crore from the year earlier on the back of steady interest income growth.
ISRO successfully demonstrates Vikas engine restart; flags off LVM3 for commercial operations
BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday announced that the team of research scientists had successfully completed the demonstration of the restart of the Vikas Liquid Engines on January 17. The tests were done at the ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu. Vikas engine is the workhorse engine that powers the liquid stages of all the launch vehicles. The test marks a milestone in the development of technologies for recovery of stages, leading to reusability in future launch vehicles, a press release from ISRO read. The scientists explained that a series of tests are carried out to validate the restarting of the engine under different conditions. During the test, the engine is on for 60 seconds and then it is shut-off for a period of 120 seconds, after this it is restarted and fired for a seven seconds duration. All engine parameters during the test were found to be normal and as expected. Earlier, a short duration restart test was successfully done in December 2024 with a shut-off time of 42 seconds and firing duration of seven seconds. More tests are planned in the coming days to optimise the performance of the engine under restart conditions, ISRO added. ISRO flags off LVM for commercial operations ISRO on Saturday informed that the its Chairman V Narayanan flagged off the launch off the core liquid stage (L110) Launch Vehicle Marck-3 (LVM3) at Sriharikota on January 17. This is the 10th L110 liquid stage integrated at ISROs Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. It is earmarked for the LVM3 mission under a commercial agreement between NSIL and AST and Science, LLC to launch their BlueBird Block-2 satellite. The L110 was designed and developed by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre during the development of the LVM3 launch vehicle and is powered by twin Vikas engines with a propellant loading of 110 tonnes.
Lucknow Diary: Crowd management classes for young officers
Crowd management classes for young officers Maha Kumbh, which is making new record of sorts with around 7.5 crore having taken holy sip in the past six days, is also imparting lessons in crowd management to the young officers. The UP government which has deputed young IAS and IPS officers to get a firsthand experience of crowd management in mela, has also written to Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel National Police Academy to send budding cops to Maha Kumbh to learn a few lessons of not only crowd management but also handling situations of various hues, an experience which will come handy in their professional life ahead. Ram temple first floor ready To meet the deadline for the completion of Ram temple in Ayodhya, the construction committee headed by retired IAS officer Nripendra Mishra has engaged more workers taking their number to 1,600. While the first floor is ready and its ornamentation and embellishment work is on in full swing, the focus is on the seventh Mandapa and parkota (outer wall). The marble stairway connecting the first floor with the second has also been completed. Now the second floor is taking shape gradually and is likely to be completed by March. Moreover, 60% work on 16-ft spire has also been finished. Cricketer Rinku Singh set to tie the knot Another star couple is in the making in UP. Cricketer Rinku Singh, 27, and Priya Saroj, the sitting SP MP from Machhlishahr in eastern UP, are set to tie the nuptial knot anytime soon as the proposal for the same has already been sent from the star cricketers family to Sarojs father, who confirms it. As per the grapevine, both have been seeing each other for the last three years. Priya was elected to Lok Sabha in 2024 general election by defeating BJPs BP Saroj by a margin of 35,000 votes. Her father Tufani Saroj is sitting SP MLA from Kerakat. Namita bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
Coldplay Mumbai concert: Chris Martin says 'Jai Shri Ram' as he notices fan's poster
Coldplay dazzled fans at Mumbais DY Patil Stadium, kicking off their India tour with an electrifying performance. Chris Martins use of Hindi, including 'Jai Shri Ram,' delighted attendees. Their setlist featured hits like 'Fix You' and 'A Sky Full of Stars,' complemented by spectacular lights and confetti. Martin also visited Shri Babulnath Temple with Dakota Johnson ahead of the concert.
Land value in Rayalaseema will soon surpass that of Coastal AP: CM Chandrababu Naidu
KADAPA: Asserting that the land value in Rayalaseema will surpass that of Coastal Andhra soon, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has reaffirmed that 300 TMC of Godavari water will be diverted to the region through Polavaram project, which will be a major transformation in local agriculture and irrigation systems. Naidu stressed that this would ensure the regions future prosperity by revitalising farming and improving access to water resources. In addition to the Polavaram project, there are plans to turn Kadapa into a horticulture hub, encouraging the growth of banana and citrus plantations with substantial subsidies for micro irrigation. Naidu also highlighted plan to link Polavaram to Banakacherla, calling it a game changer for the region, and his lifelong goal of bringing water to Rayalaseema. During his speech at the Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra programme at Mydukur on Saturday, he assured that the MSME sector would remain unaffected by these developments, continuing to play a crucial role in the States economic framework. The relocation of Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank headquarters is under consideration to further stimulate regional growth, he said and outlined ongoing initiatives for the establishment of a steel plant in Kadapa, which would create more jobs and increase economic activity. He highlighted the Central governments Rs 2,300 crore investment for a mega industrial hub in Kopparthy, aimed at fostering a more vibrant industrial ecosystem in the State. The WhatsApp Governance would allow citizens to resolve their issues through a single message, eliminating the need for visits to government offices. These initiatives, along with the planned upgrade of Kadapa Airport and the development of Gandikota as a tourist hub, are expected to provide a significant boost to both the economy and infrastructure of the region, he said. Naidu paid rich tributes to NT Rama Rao on the occasion of 29th death anniversary of TDP founder, acknowledging his ground-breaking policies that prioritised welfare and public service. Naidu urged TDP activists to continue NTRs legacy and work towards a poverty-free society. He credited NTR with launching critical infrastructure projects like the Telugu Ganga, Handri-Neeva and Galeru-Nagari, which are instrumental in providing water to the drought-prone Rayalaseema region. With a focus on industrial development, infrastructure, and technological innovation, Naidu urged people to support the States progress, aiming for a 15% growth rate and placing AP on the global map. He criticised the YSRCP regime for neglecting the development of Kadapa district, contrasting its record with the TDPs achievements. It is the TDP that has undertaken numerous development projects in Kadapa. We are also turning the district into a horticulture hub, reintroducing subsidised drip irrigation, and working on a Rs 250 crore tunnel for the Kadapa airport to enhance connectivity, he added. The TDP supremo hailed his partys achievements, including the one-crore membership milestone.
2nd student suicide in Kota in 48 hours, 4th in 18 days
A 16-year-old JEE aspirant, Manan Jain, allegedly committed suicide at his grandparents' house in Kota, marking the fourth such case this year. No suicide note was found. Rajasthan education minister cited academic pressure and romantic relationships as potential reasons. Parents are urged to avoid pressuring their children beyond their interests and abilities.
Rajasthan Education Minister Sparks Row, Claims 'Love Affairs' Behind Student Suicides In Kota
Four students in Kota have died by suicide this year. The city, a prominent hub for coaching institutes, witnessed 17 such cases in 2024
Karnataka beat Karun Nair's Vidarbha by 36 runs in final to clinch Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25
Karnataka secured their record-extending fifth title with an impressive 36-run victory against Vidarbha in the final held at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karnataka Resist Vidarbha Fightback To Win High-scoring Final By 36 Runs
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Smaran Ravichandran's century (101) alongside cameos by Krishnan Shrijith (78) and Abhinav Manohar (79) propelled Karnataka to win the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, by 36 runs against Vidarbha, at the Kotambi Stadium on Saturday. Vidarbha won the toss and opted to field first in the final and were able to get an early breakthrough when Devdutt Padikkal (8) nicked Yash Thakurs delivery in the sixth over. Skipper Mayank Agarwal (32) and KV Aneesh (21) got the team through the opening phase of the game before the duo fell in quick succession. Smaran alongside Shrijith went on to register a massive 160-run partnership for the fourth wicket to put Karnataka in control of the game. Shrijith fell 22-run short of his century but Manohars late onslaught took the game even further away from Vidarbha's reach. The right handed all-rounder scored 79 runs off just 42 deliveries, at a strike rate of 188.09, in an innings laced with 10 boundaries and four sixes. Karnataka ended the first innings at 348/6 giving Vidarbha a massive total to chase. That's been the plan, just to take the game deep, that's been my gameplan, glad it paid off today. Me and Shrijith have batted a lot together, we knew the wicket was good to bat. We just looked to take the game on, we were getting a boundary every over and it was about putting the pressure back. The gameplan was always to get around 5-6 runs an over, fortunately every over through the middle we got 4-5 singles and a boundary. We wanted to show intent. Right from the first match, that's been the role given to me, I try to stick to that and take the game deep, said Smaran after winning the Player of the Match honour. Opener Dhruv Shorey's valiant century (110) and Harsh Dubey's blistering cameo (63) was not enough for Vidarbha to mount a comeback as the side fell 36 runs short of the monster chase. Skipper Karun Nair (27) and Shorey build a 57-run partnership before the formers wicket was castled by Prasidh Krishna. Vidarbha's middle order failed to support Shorey's knock as Yash Kadam (15), Jitesh Sharma (34), Shubham Dubey (8) and Apoorv Wankhade (12) all fell at regular intervals. Dubeys late flurry of boundaries brought his side close to the finish line, as he scored at a strike rate of 210, but with no supporting cast, Vidarbha fell short of the target Still have a long season to go and many more games to win. It's a mixture of lot of things, we gave 20-25 runs extra, they batted well. We started well but we lost wickets at regular intervals and that made it difficult for us. It was a great game of cricket, congratulations to Karnataka, said Nair after the game. Dubeys late flurry of boundaries brought his side close to the finish line, as he scored at a strike rate of 210, but with no supporting cast, Vidarbha fell short of the target Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Rajasthan Minister Claims Love Affairs Behind Some Student Suicides In Kota
Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Saturday cited love affair as a cause of student suicides in the coaching hub of Kota, even as he urged parents to be attentive and not mount pressure on their children to study.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 PAT rises 10% to 4,701 crore
While Coldplays Chris Martin headed to Navi Mumbai for the concert, his ladylove Dakota Johnson was spotted at Siddhivinayak Temple with Sonali Bendre and Gayatri Oberoi.
Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Says Not All Estimates Of RBI Business Restrictions' Impact Worked
In April 2024, the RBI had placed severe business restrictions on the bank because of serious lapses in its information technology system.
4th student suicide in Kota this month: JEE aspirant found dead
Jaipur: A JEE aspirant from Rajasthans Bundi died by suicide at his grandfathers house in the Jawahar Nagar police station area in Kota on Saturday, just four days before his examination. The deceased was identified as Manan Sharma, a student of Class 12. Before hanging himself from the window angle, Manan was studying with his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 net profit rises 10% at 4,701 crore
The lender had reported a net profit of 4,265 crore in the year-ago period and 5,044 crore in the preceding September quarter
Kotak Bank Q3 Results: PAT Rises 10% YoY But Provisions Up
The private sector bank's asset quality was largely stable, with the gross non-performing assets ratio rising to 1.50% as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Kotak Bank Q3 Results: PAT grows 10% YoY to Rs 3,305 crore, NII up 10%
Kotak Bank Q3 Results: Indias third largest private bank by market capitalisation Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported a 10% jump in its December quarter net profit at Rs 3,305 crore versus Rs 3,005 crore reported in the year ago period.
Chris Martin And Dakota Johnson Embrace Spirituality At Mumbai's Babulnath Temple | Coldplay N18S
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Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have been dating since 2017
Dakota Johnson, Chris Martin spotted togethed in India
Los Angeles: Actress Dakota Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin were photographed holding hands and smiling while out and about in Mumbai, India. The two were seen in Mumbai on Friday. Martin is currently there with his band Coldplay, where they are playing multiple shows on their sold-out Music of the Spheres World Tour,reports people.com. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Several pictures and videos from their holy visit are circulating on the internet. The couple's attire, simplicity, and reverence resonated with fans and devotees alike.
The band will kick off their tour on January 18 at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai and is set to perform three additional concerts. They will play two more shows in Mumbai on January 19 and January 21 before heading to Ahmedabad for their grand finale at Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25.
Chris Martin, Dakota Johnson shut down split rumours as they hold hands in India
Los Angeles: Actress Dakota Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin were photographed holding hands and smiling while out and about in Mumbai, India. The two were seen in Mumbai Friday. Martin is currently there with his band Coldplay, where they are playing multiple shows on their sold-out Music of the Spheres World Tour, reports people.com. []
Chris Martin seen exploring Mumbai at iconic Marine Drive
Chris Martin, the frontman of the British rock band, Coldplay, was spotted exploring the entertainment capital of India at the iconic Marine Drive. The singer and his partner Dakota Johnson arrived in the city on Thursday evening along with the band. The official X, formerly Twitter, account of the band shared a picture of its [] The post Chris Martin seen exploring Mumbai at iconic Marine Drive appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson visited the iconic Shri Babulnath Temple in Mumbai on Friday, seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Tribal farmers in AP struggling for rights over their traditionally cultivated lands
Visakhapatnam : In north Andhra's diverse landscape, farmers of several tribal villages, including Peddapet in Rolugunta mandal of Anakapalle district, are continuing to struggle for rights over lands that they have been traditionally cultivating. These farmers had worked hard to convert the government wastelands near their villages into thriving orchards of cashew, teak and mango trees. However, they suffered a terrible shock when they realised that the D-form pattas of lands they had developed are in the name of people who are non-locals. The tribal farmers, including Vampuri Rajababu of Peddapet, apart from Nukaraju, K. Demudu, L. Rajababu, K. Devi, M. Mahesh, R. Demudu, Rattela Chandra Rao, Kedari Buchayamma, Neelapu Nukalamma, Kotama Achayya and Kodama Kaad Naidu, contend that the lands, totalling to 28.57 acres, which they have developed over decades, rightfully belong to them. The fact that the lands they are cultivating must be in their names dawned on them on April 10, 2010. Since then, they have been petitioning authorities, such as tahsildar, mandal surveyor, Anakapalle district collector, RDO Narsipatnam and ITDA Paderu. They went on to raise the matter during the Jagananna survey conducted by the erstwhile YSRC government and the recent revenue sadassulu organised by the N. Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA alliance government. Tribal farmers charge that bureaucratic apathy and inefficient management of records has led to their continued plight. In an interview, Vampuri Rajababu told Deccan Chronicle , In Peddapet village, tribal farmers like me have developed the wastelands over decades. But the D-form pattas that should rightfully be in our names have been allotted to individuals who have never been around here. Not just that, these outsiders have gone on to receive the freehold rights. Authorities concerned are not implementing the norms stipulated by the government itself in our village, Rajababu protested. He went on to charge that errors have crept into Jagananna Resurvey documentation to the extent that names of tribal farmers who have cultivated the lands for decades including his Rajababu do not figure in the Adangal documentation. Tribal women farmer Neelapu Nukalamma told DC , We attempted to rectify these errors through participation in Revenue Sadassulu. Yet we have been unable to secure land titles for the lands that we cultivate. The farmers have charged the village revenue officer (VRO) of not documenting in Adangal that they have been cultivating the lands. When Deccan Chronicle contacted mandal revenue officer (MRO) Ch. Nagamamma, she confirmed the challenges that the tribal farmers are facing. She maintained that RDO Narsipatnam is fully aware of the situation. Tribal farmers of Peddapet are demanding the annulment of D-form pattas issued to non-locals. Further, the tribal farmers must be recognised as the rightful cultivators by allotting them the pattas.
Suicide in Rajasthan's Kota sparks ripple effect, exposing deeper crisis
JAIPUR: Often hailed as Indias coaching capital, Kota in Rajasthan witnessed yet another tragic incident as a student died by suicide on intervening the night of Thursday and Friday. This marks the third such incident in two weeks, highlighting the failure of administrative measures aimed at addressing this deep-seated crisis. The recurring suicides are pushing Kota closer to the grim label of suicide city. In 2023, over two dozen student suicides were reported in Kota, followed by 16 cases in 2024. These alarming figures have led to a sharp decline in student enrolments. This year, only 1.1 lakh students arrived in the city, a significant drop from the earlier average of over two lakhs annually. Each student in Kota spends approximately Rs 2.5 lakh annually, contributing exclusively to coaching fees, faculty salaries, hostel and mess expenses, transportation, and local markets. This expenditure sustains an ecosystem that directly or indirectly employs over 1.5 lakh people. However, the decline in student numbers has severely impacted this ecosystem. Coral Park, a prime area developed for hostels, exemplifies this crisis. Designed to accommodate 32,000 students, it currently houses only 8,000 to 9,000 students. Infrastructure development in the area involved an investment of Rs 1,000 crore, but with hostels lying vacant, property rates have plummeted. JEE aspirant from MP hangs self in Rajasthan's Kota Many hostel owners, who took bank loans, now face bounced cheques and are struggling to repay instalments. Experts fear that if the situation persists, it could lead to financial distress among hostel owners, potentially resulting in a different brand of suicides. In an attempt to restore Kotas reputation, Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota MP Om Birla recently appealed to parents to send their children back to the city. He emphasised Kotas rich academic environment and its legacy of producing top leaders across various fields. Kota has a nurturing environment where families treat every student as their own. We are working to strengthen the coaching sector and are confident of seeing positive results soon, Birla stated. He urged parents to look beyond negative perceptions and trust the citys ability to shape bright futures. To reassure parents, the district administration has launched initiatives under the 'Kamyaab Kota Abhiyan.' District Collector Dr Ravindra Goswami and Kota City Superintendent of Police (SP) Amrita Duhan have released messages emphasising student safety. Letters have been sent to parents assuring them of the administrations commitment to treating students as their own children. Naveen Mittal, President of the Kota Hostel Association, announced measures to ease the financial burden on families. Hostels will offer a days free stay and meals for parents visiting Kota for admissions or inquiries. Room rents have also been reduced significantly, he shared. Meanwhile, coaching institutes are stepping up efforts to address students' mental health. Dedicated counselling programmes and Indias first student-focused emotional well-being centre have been established, offering professional support to help students cope with academic stress. Despite the challenges, Kotas stakeholders remain optimistic. Efforts to diversify the citys economy, such as introducing IT industries, are gaining traction. These initiatives aim to reduce reliance on the coaching industry while addressing the immediate financial crisis. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
NEET aspirant from Mayurbhanj ends life in Kota
