Chennai rains: IMD alert for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu capital

Chennai rains: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued ‘nowcast rain alert’ for 5 districts of Tamil Nadu, namely Poonamallee, Sholinganallur, Thiruporur, Vandalur and Tambaram.

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Infosys poised to regain its No.2 rank as quarterly revenue edges past Cognizant

Infosys is on pace to reclaim its position as India’s second-largest IT services firm, with its quarterly revenue edging past Cognizant’s after a 14-year chase.

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Q2 results today: Elecon Engineering, ICICI Lombard & more to report earnings

Q2 results today: At least 34 companies including L&T Finance, Tata Consumer Products, Kesoram Industries and Jio Financial among others will declare their Q2FY25 earnings on October 18.

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Short-term personal loans: Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) answered here

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Intel announces mass layoffs, over 2,000 jobs affected in THESE US states

Mass layoffs at Intel: The chip maker has announced mass layoffs, affecting over 2,000 jobs in Oregon, Arizona, and California, as per reports.

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Upcoming phone launches in October 2024: OnePlus 13, iQOO 13 and more

October is set to be a big month for smartphone launches, following a star-studded September. Key releases include OnePlus 13, iQOO 13, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Lava Agni 3, and Infinix Zero Flip, all boasting powerful specifications and impressive features.

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Blinkit’s New Return/Exchange Policy: A Big Hit to Myntra, Ajio?

Blinkit has introduced a 10-minute return and exchange service for clothing and footwear in select Indian cities. The move aims to address common online shopping concerns, such as size and fit issues. Albinder Dhindsa, co-founder of Blinkit, announced the new feature on the social media platform X, highlighting its potential to improve the shopping experience for consumers. Will this be a big hit to Ajio, Myntra, Flipkart and other e-commerce websites? Watch!

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Axis Bank’s overall Q2 provisions jump to ₹2,204 cr on elevated retail slippages

Slippages for the September quarter were ₹4,443 crore, of which ₹4,073 crore were from the retail loan segment, ₹264 crore from commercial banking loans and another ₹106 crore from wholesale loans, the bank said.

3 min read17 Oct 2024

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Consumer affairs ministry cancels e-gaming study planned for framing new rules

As per the plan, the findings of the research were to be used to frame guidelines for protecting consumers in online gaming.The report was also supposed to assist the industry in ensuring the optimal use of technology to minimize risks.

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Donations to Harvard drop 15% in tumultuous year

Gifts to the school’s endowment, an important source of support for its operations, fell 34%.

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Weight-loss drugs cut drug and alcohol abuse, according to new study

Drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic can cut drug and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, a study found, adding to mounting evidence that the drugs yield health benefits beyond diabetes and weight loss.

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India vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 3 Live Score: NZ at 180/3 after 50 overs

India vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 3 Live Score: Rohit Sharma’s men would be eager to make a comeback in the contest after conceding a lead of 134 runs on first day of the Test match. Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell will take the crease for New Zealand.

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‘Speaking with Nature’ excerpt: When an Englishwoman took exception with Nehru

A close associate of Gandhi, Madeleine Slade, or Mira, understood the intimate connections between land, cattle and a healthy forest cover, writes Ramachandra Guha in his new book ‘Speaking with Nature’

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