An Air India Express flight from Dubai to Jaipur made an emergency landing due to a bomb threat, the third incident within 24 hours. While no explosives were found, investigations are ongoing. This surge in threats has led to increased security measures in aviation.
Tech Mahindra just dropped some impressive numbers for Q2, with net profit soaring 46.8% to ₹1250 crore and revenue up 2.4% to ₹13,313 crore. They scored big with deal wins hitting $603 million and are all about building solid client relationships and nailing operational excellence as they gear up for their FY27 goals.
The UDF in Kerala is revving up its campaign for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ahead of the Wayanad bye-elections on November 13. They’re hitting the ground running with constituency events and home visits, hoping to rally the support that previously went to Rahul Gandhi.
Hyundai Motor India's IPO has netted a staggering ₹493 crore in fees for investment bankers, marking it as the biggest in India’s history. Initially, it was a bit muted, but institutional investors jumped in, pushing the final subscription to 2.37x. So far this year, bankers have pulled in ₹2,100 crore from IPOs, a massive leap from last year’s earnings.
Geojit Financial Services Ltd is celebrating a huge 53% jump in its profit after tax (PAT) for Q2 of FY25, reaching ₹57.42 crore, up from ₹37.48 crore in Q2 of FY24. Their consolidated revenue has also taken a big leap, showing solid growth across key financial metrics.
A woman guard at AIIMS Delhi has accused the chief security officer of sexual harassment, sparking an internal investigation by the hospital management. The guard says the officer made inappropriate advances during a chat about her duty roster, leading her to file a formal complaint. A report from the inquiry is expected in about a week.
Infosys released its quarterly revenue numbers, hitting ₹40,986 crore, which is a 3.8% bump from last quarter. The IT powerhouse has also upped its FY25 revenue growth outlook to 3.75-4.5%. While net profit saw a 2.2% increase, the company is finding opportunities in markets like the Middle East and Japan, even as some sectors face challenges.
Two guys involved in the Bahraich violence during a Durga Puja procession got shot while trying to run away to Nepal. This has everyone worried about the rising tensions in the area after the clashes.
Badruddin Ajmal, the AIUDF chief, has sparked some serious buzz by claiming that the Parliament and several spots in Delhi are built on Waqf land. His comments got Union Minister Kiren Rijiju fired up, who stressed the importance of safeguarding Waqf properties for the community's benefit, especially as the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is up for debate.
Quick commerce platform Blinkit has increased the notice periods for its senior employees to as much as two months, all thanks to the cutthroat competition in India's delivery scene. This change is all about keeping top talent around as rivals like Zepto and Swiggy ramp up their hiring.