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BCCI opens applications for women's fielding coach and men's head physio

The BCCI on Tuesday invited applications for the positions of fielding coach of the women's team and head physiotherapist of the men's side. The deadline to submit applications is November 16, the Board stated in a media release. Munish Bali served as the women's team fielding coach in its most recent assignment, which was a home white-ball series against Zimbabwe. Fielding, particularly dropped catches, has been a longstanding area of concern for the women's team. The key responsibilities liste

4 Nov 2026 10:02 am
AMD's OpenAI, Meta chip deals trigger $1 billion quarterly charge:

On Tuesday, AMD said it recorded a $1.07 billion non-cash charge, or 66 cents a share, in the third quarter ended September 26 to account for these warrants

4 Nov 2026 9:55 am
Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals negative open; Asia markets decline; Brent near $103

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a negative open for the Nifty50 index. Asian markets were trading lower in early deals

4 Nov 2026 7:59 am
Lakshya Sen eyes top-eight finish in BWF rankings after 2026 Hylo Open win

The 2021 World Championships bronze medallist acknowledged that recurring fitness issues had affected his performances over the previous three to four months

3 Nov 2026 2:11 pm
Jio listing a new beginning, next decade to focus on AI: Akash Ambani

Jio Platforms' Managing Director Akash Ambani on Wednesday told employees that the company's stock market listing is not our destination but a new beginning, and asserted that its next decade must be about empowering every Indian to realise their potential to the fullest in the age of Artificial Intelligence. The message came on the day Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) made its debut on the Indian stock exchanges. Shares of Jio Platforms, the Reliance Industries-backed digital services company, made

28 Oct 2026 1:16 pm
Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the ex-army chief challenging Netanyahu in Israel?

After four decades in uniform, Gadi Eisenkot is seeking to translate his military credentials into political power, challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an election that has left Israel's rival political blocs short of a clear parliamentary majority. The 66-year-old leader of the Yashar party has emerged as a central figure in the effort to replace Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister. Exit polls released after Tuesday's election projected neither camp securing the 6

28 Oct 2026 1:10 pm
Cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra coast, damages roads, electric poles

Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra coast early on Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction with uprooted trees and electric poles and damaged roads, while two persons were electrocuted in separate instances, officials said. The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between 2 am- 8 am, before weakening into a severe cyclonic storm, the weather office said. The cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coasts to the Southwest of Yanam near latitude 16.450 N a

28 Oct 2026 1:10 pm
HDFC Bank, ITC, HDFC Life, Nestle, Britannia, TaMo PV hit 52-week lows

Colgate Palmolive, M&M Financial Services, Mazagaon Dock, Max Financial, SBI Card, Voltas and Waaree Energies from BSE 200 index also registered 52-week lows on Wednesday.

28 Oct 2026 1:08 pm
Mutual fund returns dip? Here's why experts say don't switch in a hurry

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Financial advisers explain why investors should look beyond past returns, match funds to their goals and avoid frequent portfolio changes

28 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
COLORFUL India Successfully Concludes Pan-India Channel Partners Meet in Goa

New Delhi [India], October 28: COLORFUL India successfully hosted its Channel Partners Meet in Goa on 22nd October 2026. The meet brought together channel partners from 14 cities across the country, company leadership and representatives from its technology and distribution ecosystem. It was a platform for the brand to engage directly with the partners who carry its products to customers in diverse regional markets.

28 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
Investors need suitable products, not complexity, say mutual fund CEOs

Business Standard BFSI Summit: Mutual fund CEOs say smallcap valuations remain a concern, while hybrid funds and specialised investment funds could offer investors more flexibility

28 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
CID actor Shivaji Satam mourns creator BP Singh's death, calls him a mentor

Demise of BP Singh, creator of hit TV shows like CID and Aahat, has left the industry mourning his loss. Shivaji Satam, who played ACP Pradyuman, also expressed his grief

28 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Israel exit polls show tight contest between Netanyahu and Eisenkot

Netanyahu's religious right-wing alliance and Eisenkot's more centrist bloc are both on track to secure 51 of Israel's 120 parliamentary seats, according to two exit polls

28 Oct 2026 12:46 pm
Sebi will review compliance burden on foreign investors: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

At Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator will review compliance rules for foreign investors and seek views on aligning them with global standards

28 Oct 2026 12:37 pm
Tata Capital shares jump 5% post Q2 show; analysts say margin revival key

MOFSL said that the outlook remains favourable for Tata Capital as current valuations adequately reflect the company's near-term growth and earnings potential.

28 Oct 2026 12:26 pm
HUL trades on a volatile note post Q2 results; stock near 6-year low

Hindustan Unilever share price swung in a range of 5% after the company reported 4% growth in Q2 consolidated net profit.

28 Oct 2026 12:17 pm
Garena Free Fire India releases today: How to download, features and more

Garena Free Fire India is now available with India-specific features, responsible gaming measures and a Diwali campaign, following a three-year delay after its 2023 launch was postponed

28 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Piramal Pharma Limited Announces Results for Q2 and H1 FY27

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28: Piramal Pharma Limited (NSE: PPLPHARMA | BSE: 543635), a leading global pharmaceutical, health and wellness company, today announced its standalone and consolidated results for the Second Quarter (Q2) and Half Year (H1) ended 30th September 2026.

28 Oct 2026 12:05 pm
Nifty IT index slips 4%; Infosys, TCS, Coforge tank up to 5%; here's why

Till Tuesday in October 2026, the Nifty IT index outperformed the market and rallied 12%, compared to 0.05% decline in the Nifty 50.

28 Oct 2026 12:01 pm
Sebi exploring India-specific AI model for securities market oversight

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is exploring a domestically governed AI model while strengthening cybersecurity and oversight of technology risks

28 Oct 2026 11:57 am
'You can't regulate your own thing': Sebi chief on exchange self-listing

Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said exchange self-listing raises regulatory concerns over who regulates an exchange's own shares

28 Oct 2026 11:53 am
In the wake of Jio's listing, what are India's biggest share offerings?

The National Stock Exchange, Hyundai Motor India, LIC, Paytm and Tata Capital are among the country's biggest IPOs before Jio

28 Oct 2026 11:49 am
Apple MacBook Pro with M6 launched in India: Check price, offers and specs

Apple has launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 in India at Rs 2,39,900. Pre-orders begin October 28, with sales starting November 6

28 Oct 2026 11:48 am
Apple launches iMac with M6 in India: Chick price, offers and features

Apple has launched a refreshed 24-inch iMac with the M6 chip in India, starting at Rs 1,74,900. Pre-orders starts today and sales begin November 6

28 Oct 2026 11:45 am
Gail to invest $63 million in heating unit at Ratnagiri LNG terminal

The facility, due to be completed by June 2027, will enable the company to run the LNG terminal at its full capacity of 5 million tons per annum

28 Oct 2026 11:41 am
Why Gold Coins Remain a Popular Dhanteras Purchase

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, crypto experts called for clearer regulations and tax reforms, warning that high taxes were pushing trading overseas despite strong adoption in India.

28 Oct 2026 11:39 am
Jio's next decade is about AI, cloud and space tech: Akash Ambani

Jio Platforms made a strong market debut as Akash Ambani outlined plans to expand into AI, cloud computing and space-based connectivity over the next decade

28 Oct 2026 11:17 am
BPSC ASO Mains exam result 2026 announced, Santosh Kumar secures 1st rank

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Mains Examination result. The exams were held on Feb 27, 2026

28 Oct 2026 11:13 am
In a first after Op Sindoor, India invites Pakistan for SCO forum in Delhi

The inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum will be held in New Delhi from November 20 to 22, with India inviting all 10 member nations to strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding

28 Oct 2026 11:11 am
Market fall explained: Sensex dives 995 points intraday, Nifty at 22,500

VK Vijayakumar of Geojit Investments said that market has turned decisively weak amid reports of possible renewed strikes by the US on Iran after the midterm elections in the US.

28 Oct 2026 10:56 am
Salim Merchant buys commercial property in Mumbai's Santacruz for 12.9 cr

The Santacruz West property has a combined carpet area of 1,285 sq ft; Merchant holds a 50% stake in the purchase

28 Oct 2026 10:54 am
Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil following defeat in presidential election

Flvio Bolsonaro, who is facing multiple criminal investigations in Brazil, was ordered to surrender his passports to Federal Police by Tuesday but failed to do so

28 Oct 2026 10:52 am
Piramal Pharma soars 15% in weak market on huge volume post Q2 results

With H2 typically stronger than H1, Piramal Pharma's management said it is well-positioned to deliver a strong FY performance, supported by healthy order book and encouraging customer engagement.

28 Oct 2026 10:52 am
Gold, silver prices slip ahead of US Fed decision, Israel election results

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged. However, traders will closely watch for signals on the possibility of a rate increase in December

28 Oct 2026 10:50 am
UGC NET December 2026: NTA extends application deadline to October 31

The UGC NET Dec 2026 session online application last date has been extended to Oct 31, 2026. Candidates can apply and pay the fee until 11:50 pm through the official website

28 Oct 2026 10:45 am
Foreign investors return to lead India realty investments after 4 quarters

Institutional real estate investments rise 20% year-on-year to $2.1 billion in Q3 2026, with foreign investors contributing $1.4 billion, according to Cushman & Wakefield

28 Oct 2026 10:42 am
HUL Q2 results: Net profit rises 4% to 2,790 crore, volume growth at 7%

The FMCG major recorded its highest underlying sales growth in 14 quarters at 15 per cent, while net sales increased 14.5 per cent to 18,226 crore

28 Oct 2026 10:42 am
Rajnath Singh holds talks with Pete Hegseth on sidelines of Asean meet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held talks with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to take stock of India-US defence ties and explore ways to advance them further. The meeting took place in Cebu, Philippines, on the margins of a multilateral conclave. Singh and Hegseth are in Cebu to attend a meeting of ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) grouping. ADMM-Plus is a platform comprising 11-nation ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and its eight dialogue partners:

28 Oct 2026 10:42 am
Tata Group being criminally destroyed, alleges Rahul Gandhi amid feud

Tata Group is being criminally destroyed, and no business leader dares say a word, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Wednesday, asserting that we will ensure justice for these crimes. Gandhi's remarks come amid Tata Group's bitter dispute over Tata Sons' leadership. The conflict has already split trustees and spilled into the Tata Sons boardroom as well. Earlier this week, Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata challenged the resolution to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as the chairman of Tata Sons, w

28 Oct 2026 10:42 am
Q2 results: Adani Enterprises, APSEZ, Hero MotoCorp, 141 more on Oct 28

Q2FY27 company results: Firms including Hyundai Motor India, Meesho, Info Edge (India) (Naukri), Pidilite Industries, and Vedanta are also to release their July-September earnings today

28 Oct 2026 10:27 am
AI will improve software: Oracle's Larry Ellison rejects 'SaaS apocalypse'

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has dismissed fears that artificial intelligence (AI) will kill the traditional software industry, saying it will instead let companies build complete, ready-to-use applications for entire industries that need no training and can be switched on without lengthy installations. Speaking at Oracle AI World here, Ellison, the company's executive chairman and chief technology officer, rejected talk of a SaaS apocalypse, in which businesses would use AI to build their ow

28 Oct 2026 10:25 am
Ashes, India series drive Cricket Australia to A$81.8 million surplus

Cricket Australia posts an A$81.8 million surplus after a loss in FY25, but expects losses over the next two financial years as its international touring schedule changes.

28 Oct 2026 10:23 am
L&T surges 6%, sees sharpest intraday rally in 6 months on strong Q2 show

L&T delivered healthy revenue growth and record order inflows, with the 8.5 trillion order book at the end of September quarter providing robust multi-year revenue visibility.

28 Oct 2026 10:16 am
Govt collects 3.25 trn in taxes in lieu of 19,000 cr mobile PLI: Vaishnaw

The government has collected a total of Rs 3.25 lakh crore from the mobile phone industry in lieu of the Rs 19,000 crore mobile production-linked incentive doled out to the segment, according to data shared by Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday. The stats shared by the Union electronics and IT minister on X showed that the government paid Rs 19,000 crore in incentives under the scheme and in return collected Rs 25,000 crore as direct tax and Rs 3 lakh crore in the form of Goods and Ser

28 Oct 2026 10:10 am
Captain Smit Machchhar, flydubai crew honoured by UAE President for bravery

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and fellow flydubai crew members in recognition of their courageous efforts to ensure passenger safety during an attempted mid-air attack aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The medals were presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, who commended the crew's

28 Oct 2026 10:10 am
India among Oracle NetSuite's highest-priority markets: Asia head Suxena

India is one of Oracle NetSuite's highest-priority markets, a senior company executive said, adding that small Indian businesses, especially those outside the big metros, are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud to expand into new states and, in some cases, overseas. Speaking to PTI on the sidelines of Oracle AI World, Amit Suxena, group vice president and head of Asia at Oracle NetSuite, an AI-native business management platform, said momentum among Indian businesses had be

28 Oct 2026 10:10 am
Jio Platforms lists at 21% premium, becomes India's 2nd-most valuable firm

Jio Platforms' 30,213 crore IPO was fully subscribed within 100 minutes of opening on October 21. The issue was booked 22.19 times, with strong institutional demand driving the bids.

28 Oct 2026 10:05 am
HUL Q2FY27 result: Net profit rises 4% to 2,790 crore; sales grow 15%

On a continuing-operations basis, reported PAT was flat at 2,796 crore, while PAT before exceptional items grew 9% and Ebitda margin fell 140 basis points

28 Oct 2026 10:05 am
Rupee rises 4 paise to 95.03 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee traded in a narrow range and edged up by just 4 paise to 95.03 against US dollar in early trade on Wednesday amid elevated crude oil prices and strong dollar. Forex traders said rupee is under pressure amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds, including global dollar strength and Brent crude prices hovering near USD 115 per barrel. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee recorded marginal gains and touched 95.03, registering a rise of 4 paise over its previous close. On Tues

28 Oct 2026 9:57 am
China warns global stars risk brand fallout as Mbappe backlash spreads

Mbappe quickly apologized Tuesday for comments perceived as insulting Mao Zedong, but criticism continued to spread across Chinese social media

28 Oct 2026 9:57 am