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seeking to quash the FIR against the man filed by the woman's aunt under Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which prescribes punishment for kidnapping. The plea requested the court to grant them police protection as they want to continue their live-in relationship. The opposing counsel in the case submitted that the man was a "road romeo" and he would ruin the life of the girl.

Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced a new partnership with National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) to issue its inaugural electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) through its platform. This collaboration is poised to usher in the era of digital trade, effectively eliminating the traditional paper-based issuance of Bank Guarantees.

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A look at the records of Bishan Singh Bedi Also Read: Cricketers, politicians express condolences on Bedi's demise Bedi had also featured in 10 One-Day International (ODI) matches, in which he took seven wickets. He was said to be as instrumental in the team's first ODI victory, during the 1975 World Cup, when he ended up with magical figures of 12-8-6-1 against East Africa. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! Born in Amritsar, Bedi played cricket from an early age, and went on to play for Delhi at the first-class stage.

Marg, Patparganj, Sonia Vihar, and Moti Bagh witnessed AQI levels above 300 today due to local reasons. Special teams will be deputed here to identify and inspect local sources of pollution there," Gopal Rai said as per news agency ANI. The development comes as the Delhi government and other weather-related bodies expect air quality to worsen in the upcoming days.

Axis Bank sees some consolidation in the second half of FY24 (H2FY24) amid a rise in crude oil prices, higher bond yields, and resurfacing inflationary fears. The global bond markets are going through a rough patch. US yields hit a fresh 16-year high after a bond selloff amid growing concerns on hawkish policy comments and interest rates which are likely to remain elevated for a longer period of time.

Deal fever swept the Australian lithium sector on Monday, with Chilean giant Socieded Quimica Y Minera set to play a central role in two deals.

Personal loans are best suited for addressing financial emergencies especially when you quickly need funds, and you know that you can repay the amount you are borrowing at a later stage when your finances improved. It is also essential to understand the specific purpose of the loan, whether it’s for a medical emergency, home renovation, or another reason.

Backed by strong residential sales and collections from customers, property developers are not utilising credit lines sanctioned by their lenders including banks, housing finance companies and non banking finance companies (NBFCs) for construction finance .

job portals and professional networks are among the channels used today to apply for a job. Both these options come with their own set of advantages and limitations. Let’s delve a little deeper to understand which option individuals prefer more and how you can leverage both to boost the chances of getting hired. Sarbojit Mallick, Co-founder of job search platform Instahyre, says portals are invaluable tools for early career professionals, offering access to a plethora of job opportunities, essential resources and connections that can significantly increase their chances of landing a dream job. These portals serve as networking hubs, connecting job seekers with potential employers and allowing them to interact directly through application portals or messaging features.

₹292 crore for the second quarter of FY24. Paytm shares declined as much as 3.47% to ₹953.00 apiece on the BSE. One 97 Communications, the parent company of fintech giant Paytm, narrowed down its loss in Q2FY24 by 49% from ₹1,914 crore reported in the year-ago period.

Haydn Gwynne, a versatile and acclaimed performer on the British stage and screen, has died. She was 66 and had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Gwynne's agent Alex Irwin said the actress died in a London hospital early Friday, «surrounded by her beloved sons, close family and friends.» Born in 1957, Gwynne taught English in Italy before becoming an actor.

VC Spectra (SPCT) became an investor favorite after witnessing 587.5% growth in the presale phase. On the other hand, Monero (XMR) stands tall amid speculations of its delisting from Binance at any time. Meanwhile, dYdX (DYDX) saw a price decline after it announced transitioning into a public benefit corporation.

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Crisis management, cyber resilience, and handling emergencies have taken centre stage, prompting corporates to take pre-emptive actions to deal with them, a PwC India survey said. According to India's Crisis and Resilience Survey 2023, the looming spectre of unpredictable events, alongside escalating cyber threats like ransomware, has nudged 96 per cent of businesses to elevate their cyber resilience blueprints. Moreover, 97 per cent of organisations are poised to significantly invest in crisis management, viewing unforeseeable events as tangible risks, it added. «The survey indicates that crisis management, cyber resilience, and emergency management are taking the centre stage,» it said. PwC India said 112 organisations from diverse industries, such as telecommunications, industrial products and manufacturing, financial services, banking and capital markets, automotive, education, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, were surveyed. «The continuous and relentless waves of changes have pushed corporates, especially in India, to recognise and act upon the pressing need for strategic resilience,» the study said. With disruptions on the rise from 80 per cent in 2019 to 98 per cent in 2023, organisations have made resilience a strategic organisational priority, the survey said. «The numbers from the 2023 survey aren't just statistics — they're a reflection of the urgent shift in mindset needed across the board.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, may have proved his mettle on the global stage building retail businesses, but when it comes to his new role, market watchers will closely scrutinise his strategy for sustaining profitability margins while accelerating growth. Vaswani's challenges as the CEO of the country's fourth largest bank with a market value of ₹3.51 lakh crore would include ensuring management stability, building scale in commercial banking, maintaining margins while growing the balance sheet, and preserving a culture built on conservatism rather than aggressive growth, industry watchers said. Kotak Mahindra Bank's existing margins are the highest in the sector at 5.2%. «The market would like to see the new CEO further accelerate growth, increase market share, grow balance sheet and maintain profitability,» said Suresh Ganapathy, head of financial services research at Macquarie. «The market would want a little bit more acceleration on the retail deposit. Over the last 12 months, incrementally 50% of the CASA and term deposits have come above ₹5 crore.

Canada the issues of surveillance of Indian diplomats by local security agencies in violation of the Vienna Convention and Ottawa’s complicity in encouraging extremism for decades but to no avail. Terrorists residing in Canada are not only openly calling for India’s dismemberment but also killing innocent people and running extortion and drug syndicates in India. The Canadian government is refusing to act against them despite evidence shared with them, highly placed sources told ET. Canadian governments have been ignoring extradition requests by India as well as the Red Corner Notices against these terrorists, one of the above-mentioned sources told ET. Sources alleged that there are credible reasons to believe that Canada is complicit in the blowing up of Air India flight (AI-182) in 1985 in which 329 passengers were killed. Sources recalled there was complete failure to detect explosives at Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto Airports ahead of the bombing of AI-182.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have found themselves in the spotlight due to ongoing romance rumors. The two first ignited speculation in September, and since then, their frequent public appearances together have fueled discussions. Swift's presence at multiple NFL games to support Kelce has set tongues wagging and the world abuzz with curiosity regarding their relationship. Amid the scrutiny, Kelly Clarkson found herself at the center of a controversy, as some believed she had disparaged the emerging 'it' couple.

Bad Bunny made waves on this weekend's episode of "Saturday Night Live," not only as the musical performer but also as the host, delivering an unforgettable night filled with surprise guest appearances from the likes of Pedro Pascal, Mick Jagger, and Lady Gaga. Kicking off the show, Bad Bunny playfully addressed concerns about his ability to host in English, bringing in Pascal to assist with the translation of his monologue. The episode featured Pascal in a skit as an overprotective mom, alongside Bad Bunny, who played an equally skeptical aunt. A highlight of the night was Jagger's return to the «SNL» stage after 35 years, supporting Bad Bunny and adding his legendary touch to the telenovela skit and a parody of «Sister Act 3.» Bad Bunny closed the show with sensational performances of «Un Preview» and «Monaco,» with intros from Lady Gaga and Pascal, respectively.

NEW DELHI : The government plans to earmark ₹30,000 crore to expand the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) portal into a comprehensive platform that will extend insurance coverage beyond crops to include assets such as ponds, tractors, livestock, and palm trees, two officials said. This initiative will be driven by the AIDE app, launched in July, to ensure door-to-door enrolment, making crop insurance more accessible and convenient for farmers. Through this app, insurance intermediaries will not only enrol farmers for crop insurance, but also extend coverage to 40 million farmers for non-subsidized schemes.

rapper Kanye West's planned concert in Italy will not take place. Quoting sources, 'Billboard Italy' has said that West had been planning to perform at RCF Arena, formerly known as Campovolo, in Reggio Emilia on October 27. Though never announced officially, the concert was being organized by Italian promoter Vivo Concerti.