Global investment firm Blackstone plans to double its investments in India to $100 billion over the next five years from the current $50 billion, reflecting its confidence in the country's long-term economic prospects. The investment giant is exploring opportunities across real estate, digital in...
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India has called on United Nations human rights mechanisms to avoid politicisation and selectivity while respecting cultural and historical contexts. New Delhi reiterated its commitment to protecting human rights for all without double standards. Anuj Swarup, First Secretary at t...
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India's wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation accelerated to 11.39% in September 2026 from 9.9% in August, reaching its highest level in six months. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Oct 14, rising prices of fuel, food articles and manuf...
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Mumbai: The Mumbai Crime Branch has taken over the investigation into a case against former BMC corporator Ramesh Kamble, who is accused of contesting the 2002 civic election using an allegedly forged caste certificate, following directions from the Bombay High Court . The transf...
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Mumbai: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) reported a 119 percent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 820.94 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with Rs 374.89 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations increased...
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Mumbai: Aeroflex Industries Limited (NSE: AEROFLEX, BSE: 543972) on October 14, 2026, announced a capital expenditure outlay of ₹202 crore. The investment aims to strengthen manufacturing capabilities across SS Hose & Braiding, Assemblies, and Liquid Cooling Skid Assemblies. Capa...
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Pune: Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi has banned the transport and sale of green and dry fodder outside the district to prevent a possible shortage for livestock amid drought conditions in eight talukas. The order, issued on Oct 14, prohibits the movement of all types of fo...
business
Mumbai: Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Limited reported an operating revenue of ₹411.9 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, marking a 33 per cent year-on-year increase. The company's profit for the period grew by 27 per cent to ₹94.6 crore. Leela Palaces Hotels & Resor...
schools
Pune: Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has decided to prohibit protests, demonstrations, public meetings and rallies on national and broader issues that are not directly related to the university. The decision, approved by the university's Management Council, has triggered...
safety
Pimpri-Chinchwad: The Pimpri-Chinchwad police have detained three Ugandan women for allegedly staying in India beyond their permitted visa periods without obtaining extensions. The Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) has initiated deportation proceedings against them following a...
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A shocking incident has come to light in Maharashtra’s Nalasopara, in which a newborn baby was allegedly sold for around Rs 40,000, a day after a 17-year-old girl gave birth to the baby. The incident has exposed an alleged case of sexual assault of a minor and child trafficking. ...
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Pune: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, has defeated rival panels backed by the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) and a rebel candidate in the election to the Someshwar Cooperative Sugar Factory in Pune district. Mumbai, Maharas...
