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Tube Investments of India Ltd. traded at Rs 4484.95 on BSE at 11:31AM (IST) on Monday, down 0.03 per cent from previous close. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 2881.3 and a high of Rs 4666.0.

NCP leader Baba Siddique, has said his father's killers have «turned their sight» on him, but he can't be intimidated as he has the blood of a lion in his veins and carries his «roar». Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was fatally shot, prima facie by three persons, near the office of Zeeshan Siddique in Bandra area of Mumbai on October 12 night. «They silenced my father. But they forget — he was a lion and I carry his roar within me, his fight in my veins. He stood for justice, fought for change and withstood the storms with unwavering courage,» Bandra (East) MLA Zeeshan Siddique said in a post on X on Sunday. «Now, those who brought him down turn their sights on me assuming they've won, to them I declare: The blood of a lion runs in my veins. I am still here, unafraid and unbroken. They took one, but I rise in his place. This fight is far from over. Today, I stand where he stood: ALIVE, RELENTLESS and READY. To my people of Vandre East, I am always with you (sic),» he added.

civil aviation ministry on Sunday said as many as 601 routes and 71 airports have been operationalised under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, which was introduced eight years ago. UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is aimed at enhancing regional air connectivity and making flying more affordable. In a release, the ministry said 601 routes, including helicopter routes, have been operationalised, and that around 28 per cent of these routes serve the remotest locations. «A total of 86 aerodromes — comprising 71 airports, 13 heliports, and 2 water aerodromes — have been operationalised, facilitating the travel of over 1.44 crore passengers across more than 2.8 lakh flights,» it added.

Meta layoffs: Jobs cut across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs, suggests reportAccording to a report by WABetainfo, the new Chat Memory feature will allow Meta AI to remember certain personal details about conversations, such as dietary preferences, birthdays, conversational style, allergies, personal interests, and more. By storing this information, Meta AI is expected to provide responses tailored to the user's lifestyle and preferences.For instance, when asking for food recommendations, Meta AI could use previously stored information to automatically filter out options that the user dislikes or is allergic to.Also Read | WhatsApp gets a new low light mode for video calls.

Nifty exhibited a robust recovery on the last trading day of the week, forming a Bullish Piercing candlestick pattern on the daily charts. This suggests a potential pause in the recent downtrend. However, a follow-through of buying is needed to confirm this reversal pattern. The index remains below its 10-day EMA, indicating that buyers are less assertive, with higher levels continuing to act as a selling zone, serving as a strong resistance for the past eleven trading sessions.

Karwa Chauth, a Hindu festival, will be observed on October 20. This festival is celebrated on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha in the Kartik month, which falls in October and November in the Gregorian calendar. The name «Kartik» derives from the Krittika Nakshatra. Karwa Chauth is mainly observed by married Hindu women, especially in northern India.

protest march on Saturday demanding justice for the woman doctor who was raped and murdered at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The protesters, including doctors and members of the civil society, took out the march from Sodepur in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district and it was scheduled to culminate at Esplanade in central Kolkata where junior doctors have been staging a fast-unto-death for the last fortnight. Participants raised slogans demanding justice for the woman doctor who was found raped and murdered in the medical college on August 9. Some junior doctors have been staging a fast-unto-death in Esplanade area for the last 15 days, demanding justice for the victim and calling for systemic changes in the state's healthcare infrastructure.

Congress MLA Babu Jandel from Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus through his alleged derogatory remarks about Lord Shiva, an official said on Saturday. The FIR was filed at Tukoganj police station late Friday night based on a complaint lodged by the Vishva Hindu Parishad's legal cell's Malwa Prant (Indore-Ujjain division) convener and lawyer Anil Naidu, he said. The case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 299 (deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) and 302 (intentionally hurting someone's religious feelings), he said. Talking to PTI, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Hansraj Singh said an FIR has already been registered against Jandel in Sheopur for his alleged derogatory remarks about Lord Shiva, and the case filed in Indore will be attached with that original FIR.

Russia is testing the readiness of a missile unit that forms part of its strategic nuclear forces, the defence ministry said on Friday, in the latest of a series of warning signals to Ukraine and the West. The test is taking place in the Tver region, northwest of Moscow, in the same week that NATO conducted its annual nuclear exercise and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled his «victory plan», The inspection involves a unit equipped with Yars missiles, with a range of 11,000 km, far enough to strike US cities, and are capable of delivering multiple nuclear warheads.

Nayab Singh Saini government in Haryana on Friday decided to implement a quota within quota in SC reservation. The decision for sub-classification of SC reservation was taken at the first cabinet meeting. Talking to media persons, Saini said that through the decision, the state has followed the directions of the Supreme Court.

BRICS Summit in his country, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday asserted that the grouping is not «anti-West», but is just «non-West», also recalling that this is member state India's stand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia on October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. At an interaction with a group of foreign journalists here, Putin said the doors of BRICS were not closed to new members. He said as the grouping develops even the non-member countries will benefit economically. He accused the United States of trying to stem development in China. «It's like telling the sun not to rise,» he said.

Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India’s self-confidence and courage of conviction are vital for asserting its global position. «This belief empowers the nation to take bold actions, enabling it to tackle challenges and seize opportunities on the international stage,» Goyal said at the 13th SHRM India Annual Conference 2024. «India is emerging as a powerful and rapidly growing economy and this transformation showcases the nation's resilience and innovation, positioning it as a leader in global economic growth,» Goyal added.

Rachin Ravindra scored 134 runs as New Zealand posted 402 in their first innings, leading India by 356 runs on the third day of the opening Test. New Zealand's strong total came after India was bowled out for just 46 in their first innings. Ravindra faced 157 balls, hitting 13 fours and four sixes. Tim Southee contributed 65 runs, forming a crucial partnership of 137 runs for the eighth wicket with Ravindra. For India, Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets for 72 runs, while Kuldeep Yadav also picked up three wickets, conceding 99 runs. Mohammed Siraj contributed with two wickets for 84 runs. Brief scores:

Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd. slipped 0.19 per cent to Rs 1453.5 in Friday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 1460.05 and low of Rs 1433.05 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 1308.13, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 1492.23. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty fell 102.9 points to 24646.95, while the BSE Sensex traded 408.4 points down at 80598.21.

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has recommended the appointment of his successor justice Sanjiv Khanna, top court's senior-most judge after the CJI, to the Centre. CJI Chandrachud, who took charge on November 9, 2022, is set to demit office on November 10.

Nokia’s India sales fell for the fourth straight quarter, in line with what rival Ericsson reported a few days ago for the three months through September 30. This, as their big telecom clients, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, continued to cut down on network capital expenditure. Industry executives and analysts expect Finland’s Nokia and Sweden’s Ericsson to rely more in the near term on their latest contracts to supply 4G and 5G equipment to Vodafone Idea (Vi) to boost India sales and support global growth.

Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally faulted the Secret Service for poor communications that day and failing to secure the building where the gunman took his shots. The review also found more systemic issues at the agency such as a failure to understand the unique risks facing Trump and a culture of doing «more with less.» The 52-page report issued on Thursday took the Secret Service to task for specific problems leading up to the July 13 rally.

Narendra Modi on Thursday said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is committed to furthering national progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden. The prime minister made the remarks after chairing a meeting of NDA chief ministers and deputy CMs here, following the swearing-in ceremony of Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and his ministerial colleagues. «We had extensive discussions on aspects of good governance and ways to improve people's lives. Our alliance is committed to furthering national progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden,» Modi posted on X.

Weaver Services, a non-bank lender formed by former executives of erstwhile home finance major HDFC, on Thursday, announced that it has bagged Rs 800 crore in commitments from private equity funds. Gaja Capital and Lok Capital have made the commitment, which will be utilised for fuelling the company's pan-India plans and also for a Rs 267-crore acquisition of Capital India Home Loans, as per an official statement. «I am happy to see a team of former colleagues and partners unite to establish a housing finance company dedicated to addressing the needs of an under-served segment of society,» Keki Mistry, former vice chairman and chief executive of HDFC, said in the statement. After securing necessary regulatory approvals and acquisition completion, Weaver is aiming to launch home loan products for self-employed individuals in the unorganised sector, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns, the statement added.

Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.”