HCL Tech Q2 net profit up 18.5% at Rs 3,142 cr

IT firm HCL Technologies on Friday posted 18.5 per cent rise in September quarter net profit at Rs 3,142 crore. The IT major had registered a net profit of Rs 2,651 crore in the July-September 2019 quarter (as per US GAAP), HCL Technologies said in a regulatory filing.

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Fake: Kirron didn’t say ‘rape part of Indian culture’

A graphic card featuring actor-turned BJP MP Kirron Kher is being shared to claim that she said “rape is part of Indian culture and tradition” and that it can’t be stopped.

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What these new technologies in 2020 iPhones mean

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Electric Jaguar I-PACE India-launch in 2021

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to launch its electric Jaguar I-PACE sedan in India early next year, as governments across the world push for more clean-energy vehicles. Earlier on Thursday JLR launched the new Defender SUV in India

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'Papa wanted me to go it alone in Bihar polls'

In his first interview to TOI after his father and LJP founder Ram Vilas Paswan’s death, the 37-year-old ‘Chirag’ of the Paswan family tells TOI that he has stopped his tears, for now, to fulfil his father’s dream to see LJP embark on the path of political supremacy in Bihar. He talked about the late RVP’s last words to him and why he has waged a war against CM Nitish Kumar.

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TOI Top10: Tatas are the biggest political donors

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Amazon sale launches: OnePlus 8T & more gadgets

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Using smart speakers with TV: Pluses and minuses

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Sushant's friend sues Republic for Rs 200 cr

Film producer and friend of actor Sushant Singh Rajput — Sandip Ssingh, who was under the scanner after he was seen taking an active lead in events following the actor’s death — slapped a legal notice on Republic TV and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami claiming Rs 200 crore as compensation for “maligning his image in public” and for terming Ssingh a “key conspirator” and “murderer”.

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Arnab asked to appear before Mumbai cops today

Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami, who has been served a show-cause notice asking why he should not be asked to execute a bond for making statements that create communal disharmony, has been asked to appear before the assistant commissioner of police at N M Joshi Marg on Friday.

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Covid live: Active cases likely to fall below 8L

India’s active cases of Covid-19 were poised to fall below the 8 lakh mark, even as the daily death toll from the virus rose to a five-day high on Thursday. As many as 845 fatalities were reported during the day, a sharp rise from a toll of 689 on Wednesday and the highest since 917 deaths were recorded on October 10. Stay here for live updates

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Guv-CM letter war may help BJP dent Sena’s Hindutva credentials

The BJP is hoping that the letter war between governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and CM Uddhav Thackeray over reopening of religious places in the state would come as a shot in its arm as it is all set to contest Shiv Sena's Hindutva credentials, political analysts said on Wednesday. Although Thackeray heads the MVA regime with NCP, Congress, he keeps reinvoking Sena's saffron agenda.

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Markets end bull run: Top reasons behind slide

Equity indices ended 10-day winning streak on Thursday with the benchmark BSE sensex crashing over 1,000 points, dragged by losses in banking, financial and IT stocks amid weak cues from global markets. The 30-share BSE index fell 1,066 points or 2.61 per cent to close at 39,728; while the broader NSE Nifty settled 291 points or 2.43 per cent lower at 11,680.

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Quick Edit: Dial down on polarisation

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KXIP missing Chris Gayle, says Wasim Jaffer

Gayle, who holds the records for maximum number of sixes hit and centuries scored in the IPL, is yet to play a game this season. He was sidelined for a while due to a stomach infection and was also admitted to a hospital.

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Nepal now setting up border outposts near China border

Days after it was alleged that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had constructed at least nine buildings on the Nepal side of the Nepal-China border in Humla district in Karnali province, sources confirmed that Nepal has set up six border observation posts (BOPs) along its border with China. Sources added that at least 9 more BOPs are also proposed to be set up.

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TRP scam: SC declines to hear Republic TV plea

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea by Republic TV challenging Mumbai Police investigation into alleged TRP scam. The SC allowed the channel to move the Bombay high court for relief.

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Hathras: SC reserves verdict on transfer of trial

During the hearing, the UP police gave details of security ring thrown around victim’s family. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta on behalf of the UP government requested the SC to monitor the investigation. The victim family's counsel Seema Kushwaha requested transfer of trial to Delhi.

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Assam govt declares ‘war against love jihad’

The BJP-led government in Assam has decided to crack down on the “emerging trend” of “marriages by deception”, usually involving a prospective groom lying about his religion to marry a Hindu girl, finance and health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday.

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Live: Oxford scientists develop 5-min Covid test

India reports 67,708 new Covid-19 cases & 680 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total case tally stands at 73,07,098, including 8,12,390 active cases. Stay with TOI for all the updates

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Batting in white shoes is Virat's superstition

"I love playing in white shoes, batting especially. It's more of a superstition for me," Kohli told Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City boss, during an Instagram live session. "When I bat, it's my zone and time to be absolutely close to myself and perform," said the 31-year-old Kohli, who made his international debut in 2008.

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K'taka extends hiring freeze in govt till 2021

The Karnataka government has decided to extend freeze on recruitments in all government departments until early 2021 as it is yet to recover the losses wrought by Covid-induced lockdown. After the lockdown took effect in the third week of March, the Karnataka finance department directed all departments in July to suspend recruitment processes, also funds for new projects.

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Vivek Oberoi’s Mumbai house searched by cops

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi's house is reported to be searched by the Central Crime Branch officials in connection to a drugs case which allegedly involves his brother-in-law Aditya Alva too.

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3 major side-effects discovered in vaccine trials

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Why a wedding is incomplete without a solitaire

If you are getting married anytime soon, we'll tell you why you must buy a solitaire for your big day.

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How Covid made hand-washing 'fashionable’

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Kia Seltos anniv edition launched at Rs 13.75L

Kia Motors India on Thursday launched the Seltos Anniversary Edition as the SUV recently completed one successful year in the Indian market. The Kia Seltos Anniversary Edition will be offered in three trims ranging between Rs 13.75 lakh – Rs 14.85 lakh (ex-showroom).​

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Tata Group chases e-comm deals to bolster retail

Tata Group, India’s conglomerate that sells almost everything from cars to apparel and steel, is seeking to buy Indian online retailers to beef up its presence in e-commerce, people familiar with the matter said.

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New normal is now 8-months-old: Irani shares a pic

The new normal might be 8 months old, but Smriti Irani’s humorous posts are always fresh and new. She never fails to make us laugh and this time too, her post on the current Covid-19 situation comes with a dash of humour.

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BARC temporarily suspends weekly ratings

The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) on Thursday announced a temporary suspension of weekly ratings of news channels across languages over alleged TRP scam.

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498A: Wife's plaint costs husband judge post

Cruelty to a woman at her matrimonial home as per a complaint under Section 498A of IPC annulled her advocate husband’s selection as a district judge. The SC said that the Madhya Pradesh high court committed no mistake in rescinding his selection on the ground of pendency of the criminal case. Subsequent acquittal of the advocate did not help his case either.

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Nortje dominates list of fastest balls in IPL

South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has set the stage on fire in what is his debut IPL season. The tear-away quick made headlines when he bowled the fastest delivery in IPL history on Wednesday in Delhi Capitals' match against Rajasthan Royals, which the Capitals won by 13 runs. Nortje clocked an incredible 156.22 kmph or 97 mph to shatter the previous record.

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Property tax issue: 'Could have avoided mistake'

A day after being pulled up by the Madras high court for rushing to it directly without giving adequate time to the Chennai Corporation authorities to dispose of his representation, actor Rajinikanth on Thursday said he could have avoided this mistake.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe launched at Rs 39.30L

2 Series GC, the most affordable BMW sedan in India, comes in two tramlines: Sport line at Rs 39.30 lakh and MSport at Rs 41.40 lakh. Available in diesel-only variants, the 2 Series GC sits under the 3 Series in the portfolio.

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