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.
Rajasthan police jumped into action to save 18-year-old Sahil, who shared a concerning photo of a ceiling fan online. Their quick response averted a possible tragedy, highlighting the need to monitor social media for signs of distress.
Trader Sourav Dutta stirred up some controversy by suggesting that investing Rs 20,000 a month in a Nifty ETF SIP is a better move than using that cash for a car EMI. His tweet went viral, racking up over 1.3 million likes, but it also faced a lot of criticism as people debated the balance between being financially savvy and meeting practical needs.
Jody Thomas, Canada’s former national security adviser, testified that early intel suggested Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed as payback for Ripudaman Singh Malik’s murder. But later evidence hinted it could be an extra-judicial hit, adding more fuel to the already strained relations between Canada and India.
India’s pulses imports have shot up by 73% to a staggering $2.18 billion in the first half of FY25. This surge is mainly due to high demand and some setbacks in local production. Just in September, imports jumped by 34.79%, with significant increases in tur and urad. The government has lifted restrictions to stabilize supplies, while lentil imports are expected to dip thanks to better local production.
The Supreme Court has tossed out a petition asking for re-elections on 20 assembly seats in Haryana and won’t delay the swearing-in of the new state cabinet. The court called the petition ridiculous, while Congress made it clear they don’t back the folks who filed it, saying they acted without any party approval.
Even though SEBI opened the door for private equity firms to back mutual funds over a year ago, they’re still not biting. The shaky market and tough regulations are making PE firms play it safe, leaning more toward buying existing companies instead of starting new funds.
Salman Khan just got hit with a death threat via WhatsApp, aimed at the Mumbai Traffic Police, asking for a massive Rs 5 crore. The message hinted at serious trouble if the actor didn’t pay up, mentioning a recent murder. But the police are calling it a prank and have kicked off an investigation.
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.