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Ten months into his tenure, India's central bank head Sanjay Malhotra has sent a clear signal to currency traders: the rupee can move a little more freely, but speculators risk getting crushed.

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Infosys posts Q2 profit of ₹7,364 cr, raises FY26 outlook

IT company Infosys on Thursday posted 13.2% increase in consolidated net profit at ₹7,364 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025.

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KHELO INDIA UNIVERSITY GAMES IN RAJASTHAN FROM NOV 24

The fifth Khelo India University Games will be held in seven cities of Rajasthan from November 24 to December 5, with beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling and kho-kho included in the KIUG programme for the first time.

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Titmus ends swimming career, surprises fans

The Olympic champion known affectionately as \"Arnie\" chose to terminate her elite swimming career immediately, an ending that caught her audience completely by surprise.

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On the rise, Abhishek making games count

At a time when his colleagues are finding it difficult to keep their spots in the Indian hockey team, Abhishek Nain has quickly cemented his place in the Harmanpreet Singh-led side, emerging as the team's most potent force in the forward line.

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Manika, Sreeja and a need to revolutionise their game

India TT head coach Costantini says if the country's top two paddlers do not evolve their games, they will be stuck

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Doubts hang over league champions, pressure on Amorim

The first doubts are beginning to emerge about Liverpool's Premier League title defence on the back of three straight losses. Manchester United seem to be never more than one loss away from another crisis. That is the backdrop to the latest clash of English football's fiercest rivals.

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Anshuman: If Vikrant would have been the lead in Half Girlfriend, I'd have done it

Actor Anshuman Jha, who recently made his directorial debut with Lord Curzon Ki Haveli, believes the film's biggest strength lies in its casting featuring Arjun Mathur, Rasika Dugal, Paresh Pahuja and Zoha Rahman.

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Sweden Day meets Diwali in the Capital

With a slight nip in the air and fairy lights illuminating the grounds, the Embassy of Sweden in Delhi hosted the Sweden Day Reception on Wednesday in the run-up to Diwali.

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INSIDE THE FUTURE OF AI-DRIVEN CHIP

At the centre of MediaTek's IMC showcase was the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, which redefines performance, efficiency, and user experience

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After Priya, Karisma posts on Sunjay's birth anniversary

Actor Karisma Kapoor marked the birth anniversary of her ex-husband, late industrialist Sunjay Kapur on Wednesday.

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DP lends her voice to Meta AI: This is pretty cool, try it!

Deepika Padukone has become the first Indian artiste to lend her voice to the AI (Artificial Intelligence) assistant feature of Meta AI across multiple countries, including India.

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'FITNESS ZARURI HAI, PAR DIWALI PAR MITHAI TOH BANTI HAI'

Actor Shehnaaz Gill on the meaning of Diwali, her festive traditions, and celebrating mindfully

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Pankaj wasn't a co-artiste but family, says Gajendra Chauhan

The industry was reeling following the death of actor Pankaj Dheer on Wednesday, with several close friends and collaborators expressing their shock and grief. Among those mourning the actor is Gajendra Chauhan, who worked with Pankaj in the iconic television series Mahabharat.

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'In films, it's easy to feel like you have to handle everything on your own'

After seven years in Bollywood, Sara Ali Khan says she no longer believes in putting up a strong front while dealing with the \"intense\" pressures of the industry.

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FORMER ARMY CHIEF AND WIFE MARCH SIDE BY SIDE INTO SURGERY

General JJ Singh (Retd) and his wife, artist Anupama Singh, chose an unconventional path when they were advised knee replacement surgery

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A dark descent into the underworld of ambition

Smart and ruthless, Alice Law is on the verge of defending her PhD dissertation on analytic magic and climbing to the top of academia's ivory tower.

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'I AM NERVOUS YET EXCITED FOR MY MMA BOUT'

At 40, wrestler-actor Sangram Singh steps into a new arena - the MMA cage in Amsterdam

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Gurugram man wins main lift access for maids and delivery men, then regrets his victory

Sometimes, the sweetest victories come with unexpected consequences.

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Angels, music and magic at Victoria's Secret Show

From supermodels to surprise performers, the runway served up fantasy and unforgettable glamour on Wednesday in Brooklyn (USA)

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A promise of a greener tomorrow with a forest drive

In its continued commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, Cosmo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Cosmo First Ltd, launched its annual Miyawaki and Fruit Bearing Forestry Plantation Drive at the 25 Bn BSF Campus in the Capital on Tuesday.

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THIS DIWALI, CHEFS COOK UP A STORM AT HOME PARTIES

With Diwali soirées turning grander, hosts are ditching the chaos of in- house cooking for curated gourmet experiences put together by professionals. From Delhi's live dessert stations to flavour-packed cloud kitchens across metro cities, the modern festive party is all about ease and performance on a plate

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Pawfectly festive

The second half of the year in India brims with lights, colours and the usual festive excitement.

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'WHAT ARE FESTIVITIES WITHOUT FAMILY?'

For actor Shweta Tripathi, Diwali is meaningful only when celebrated with loved ones. \"What are festivals without family?\" she asks.

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'I'm a struggler and I have no shame about it'

Having been a part of the industry for over three decades, Manoj Bajpayee has dabbled in various genres.

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I have promised my mother that I will clean my cupboard this Diwali

Adah Sharma, who was recently in Delhi for an event, is smitten by the city's beauty during the festive season.

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ZAREEN SLAMS TROLLS FOR OBSCENE COMMENTS

Earlier this week, actor Zareen Khan opened up about facing an influx of 'filthy, degrading' comments on her Instagram posts

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Don't mind sequels if the script is good, says Ajay

Talking about the recent trend of sequels taking over Bollywood, Ajay Devgn says he will get involved, as long as the script resonates with him.

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Jim Caviezel to feature in Archangel

Hollywood actor Jim Caviezel, best known for his work in Mel Gibson's directorial The Passion of the Christ (2004), has become the latest addition to the cast of Archangel.

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Vera darr jaati hai: Rajat Bedi on newfound attention coming his daughter's way

Actor Rajat Bedi recently returned to the spotlight with Aryan Khan's directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood.

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Kate recalls the last time she saw boyfriend Liam Payne before his death

Sharing an emotional video on social media, content creator, Kate Cassidy opened up about the last time she saw singer Liam Payne before his death.

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Hailey breaks silence on 'annoying' comparisons with Selena Gomez

Model-businesswoman Hailey Bieber has finally opened up about how she feels about being pitted against a number of her contemporaries, including her husband Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez.

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