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Delhi pollution curbs: Authorities would take prompt action against industries that fail to meet pollution standards, and against major sources of emissions and traffic congestion hotspots, with the help of the new monitoring system.

Gold and silver prices today, 2 November: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, with MCX gold falling 4,347 per 10 grams and silver dropping 10,577 per kg. Here are the factors responsible for this deep plunge. 

The partnership leverages LANXESS' global lubricant additive expertise, formulation capabilities, and existing OEM relationships alongside BPCL's strong domestic market presence, base oil portfolio, manufacturing infrastructure, and extensive customer reach

Reese Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine has reportedly laid off around 30 employees, or half its workforce, weeks after she and Mediawan reacquired it. The company is moving away from direct-to-consumer ventures to focus on films, TV and books.

Docterz aims to deepen its presence in the Indian clinic software market while adding AI capabilities that reduce administrative load. For a company founded by a practising doctor and now backed substantially by its own users, the funding reinforces a model built on practical utility.

NCLT Mumbai extends deadline to October 31; SBI, PNB and Union Bank agree on framework for completing settlement obligations

Pradeep Khullar was 15 years old when his father passed away after battling cancer in 1998. Most of the family's savings had gone towards his father's treatment, leaving them in financial difficulty.

Drug regulators flag failures in quality management system; Sun Pharmaceuticals compliance report under review

Infosys has opened a 1.1 million sq ft development block at its Hyderabad Pocharam campus, adding 10,000 seats and capacity for more than 13,000 employees under a hybrid model. The expansion supports growing demand for AI, cloud, cybersecurity, engineering and other technology services.

The purchase adds to a growing list of high-value deals at Lodha Developers luxury Mumbai project, which has attracted pharmaceutical promoters and business executives.

Zumutor Biologics is betting on a novel cancer drug that activates natural killer cells. With its lead candidate in phase 1 trials, the startup faces the challenge of turning early clinical signals into a licensing deal and investor returns.

The CBI has registered a case on alleged fund diversion at PNBs Greater Noida branch. With 10.24 crore in unauthorised debits identified and employees suspended, the bank is examining customer accounts and settling claims. Here is what the complaint says and what investigators have found so far.

Virat Kohli's ownership in Agilitas Sports, a home-grown sportswear firm, has increased to 6.4 per cent from 1.8 per cent, following the merger of cricketer's firm One8 Sports.

ITC Hotels has signed a management agreement for the 105-key Fortune Select Greater Noida, expanding the brands presence in Uttar Pradesh and the NCR. Located at India Expo Plaza, the hotel will cater to corporate, MICE and leisure guests and is expected to open early next year.

A family dispute at Delfin has escalated after Rocco Basilico turned down a $3.9 billion buyout offer from Leonardo Maria del Vecchio for his 12.5% stake. Basilico reportedly wants $4.8 billion, while three shareholders are seeking to ease rules governing board changes.

Eddie Manheimer is joining Bank of America Corp. as head of global power and utilities investment banking from Morgan Stanley, as the firm invests in senior talent around AI-related energy and infrastructure dealmaking.

The business could carry on if it evolved into something different, like maybe a services player, says PB Fintech's CEO Yashish Dahiya

WEIL-LAW FIRMS/DISSOLUTION (EXPLAINER, PIX):EXPLAINER-What's next for law firm Weil Gotshal as it plans dissolution

Nike unveiled its first-ever running shoe designed for athletes in India. The launch comes as the company continues to grapple with the dip in sales in other key regions, including China, as per Reuters.

ITAT ruled in favour of a woman whose timber business was treated as her husbands family firm by the Income Tax Department. The tribunal found insufficient evidence linking the two businesses, highlighting the importance of proving ownership in tax disputes.

Milky Mist posted a strong September quarter, with revenue rising 42% and profit jumping 175%, helped by strong demand for value-added dairy products and selective price hikes. The company says inflation, El Nio and geopolitical uncertainties have had limited impact.

The government's decision has now brought the future of IDBI Bank's ownership, employee protections and public-sector role into sharper focus, with employee representatives seeking greater transparency and parliamentary scrutiny before the sale proceeds.

Navitas Solar secures $20 million or 190 crore from responsAbility to fund its growth plans. The investment is a part of responsAbility's Asia Climate Fund.

A Mumbai consumer commission has ordered a developer to refund 45.45 lakh to a homebuyer who waited nearly a decade for a Panvel flat, with 9% annual interest taking the payout to 86.37 lakh. However, it rejected his claim for 5.23 lakh in home loan interest.

It aims to cater to business leaders, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) seeking exclusive access to live events, personalised hospitality and privacy.

Apple has unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, reversing years of resistance to touch-enabled laptops. Steve Jobs argued in 2010 that vertical touchscreens caused arm fatigue. Apple says advances in display technology, silicon and software have now made touch practical.

Equitas Small Finance Bank board says that it had requested Vasudevan to remain in his position until a successor is identified

ITAT Chennai has deleted a 26 lakh penalty on a salaried taxpayer who accepted a 26 lakh cash advance while selling his house to repay an outstanding home loan. The tribunal cited reasonable cause, considering the genuine transaction and financial circumstances.

Trent Ltd. appointed Bahram Vakil as chairman from November 12, replacing Noel Tata, who becomes chairman emeritus on the same day. All we know about Tata's successor.

The consumer watchdog rejected the company's defence of being a passive directory, ordering it to immediately stop facilitating access to regulated explosives without mandatory statutory disclosures.

Darshan Zinzuvadiya is an engineer and Shruti Zinzuvadiya is an MBA in finance who launched The Coco Station with two branches in Gujarat. They serve drinks starting at 119.

The partnership spans four cities and four hotel brands as Adani steps up plans to build integrated commercial hubs around its airports.

Who is Bert Mueller, and how did he build a $23 million California Burrito chain? Here's what you need to know:

Sam Altman warns AI will transform jobs but says young professionals can gain an edge by building new businesses instead of following outdated career playbooks.

GQG Partners cut its Adani Enterprises stake to 1.82% from 3.9% as the shares appreciated, while its co-founder maintained confidence in Indian infrastructure. 

One Planet Partners has partnered with Japans Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank for its maiden fund, to deploy around 3,000 crore in investments across energy transition, mobility and manufacturing.

Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz and Skydance are offering voluntary exit packages as companies seek to cut costs, restructure teams and adapt to changing business priorities.

Amazon has laid off around 250 employees in its devices and services division, with workers informed through early morning emails and text messages.

Microsofts finance chief has told staff she expects very few people to take up a voluntary exit offer extended to roughly 60,000 workers, pointing to growth opportunities at the company as the reason most are likely to stay.