A 38-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was arrested after slapping his 3-year-old niece, which led to her death. He then tried to burn her body to cover up the crime. The girl’s body was found after her mother reported her missing. The man and his two accomplices were arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
Vodafone Idea’s shares dropped to ₹6.69, hitting a 52-week low, despite growth in revenue and ongoing debt challenges. The company plans to roll out 5G by Q4FY25 and has secured ₹300 billion in equipment deals. Although it saw a 4% rise in revenue, Vodafone Idea still faces major debt, including ₹1,419.4 billion in deferred spectrum payments and ₹703.2 billion in AGR liabilities. While the company lost 5.1 million subscribers, its average revenue per user (ARPU) grew by 7.8% due to price hikes.
In Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, a man who was thought to be dead was found alive while being taken for cremation. Rohitash, a mentally challenged man, had been declared dead and placed in the mortuary. Following the discovery, the state government suspended three doctors for negligence and launched an inquiry.
The APEC Climate Center is predicting a 62% chance of La Nina conditions from December 2024 to February 2025, with a shift to neutral conditions by March-May 2025. Global temperatures are expected to stay above normal, while India will see more rainfall than usual. The US Climate Prediction Center also expects La Nina to continue through early 2025. Some areas, like the western Indian Ocean and western equatorial Pacific, could experience less rainfall than usual.
BSNL added 8.49 lakh new mobile subscribers in September, marking its second straight month of growth. Meanwhile, its competitors—Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea—lost millions of customers due to tariff hikes. By the end of September, BSNL’s total subscriber count reached 9.18 crore. Overall, the number of wireless subscribers in India dropped by 0.87%, with both rural and urban areas seeing losses.
Ola Electric is making changes to its workforce, affecting about 500 employees. The goal is to cut unnecessary roles, improve profit margins, and ensure long-term growth. This comes after similar changes were made in 2022. The company plans to focus more on electric vehicles, reduce costs, and expand its products and reach.
Delhi is India’s most polluted city today, with an AQI of 371, categorized as “very poor.” Lucknow and Patna follow, with AQIs of 367 and 249, respectively. Aizawl and Bagalkot recorded the lowest pollution levels at 27 and 43 AQI. Cities like Ahmedabad, Bhopal, and Jaipur also face poor air quality, while Thiruvananthapuram has satisfactory conditions.
Congress is pushing for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the Adani Group’s financial dealings after Gautam Adani was charged with bribery and fraud in the US. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Modi for his supposed ties to Adani and called for accountability. The charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) back Congress’s concerns about Adani’s business practices, especially in the solar energy sector.
Gautam Adani, along with his nephew and six others, has been charged by US prosecutors for allegedly paying Rs 2,029 crore ($265 million) in bribes to Indian government officials to secure solar power contracts. The bribes, paid between 2020 and 2024, were hidden from US banks and investors. This case follows a 2023 report accusing the Adani Group of fraud and stock manipulation.
Honasa Consumer Limited has denied claims by the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) about its distribution practices. The company clarified its inventory figures and explained its transition to a single-layered distribution model under “Project Neev.” Honasa also reported improved financial metrics, including reduced accounts receivable and a better stock turnover ratio.