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10 Nov

Groww IPO allotment in focus today!

Purbalee DuttaFeatured

The share allotment for the Groww IPO will be finalised today, Monday, November 10. Investors can check their allotment status on the registrar’s website, MUFG Intime India Private Ltd (formerly Link Intime India). The IPO was open for subscription from November 4 to November 7. Groww’s grey market premium (GMP) stands at ₹4, suggesting an estimated listing price of around ₹104 per share, about 4% above the issue price of ₹100. However, analysts note that the GMP has been declining over the past 13 sessions, fluctuating between ₹4 and ₹16.70. The IPO was subscribed 17.6 times on the final day,…

10 Nov

U.S. Inflation Cools to 3.1%, Raising Hopes for Fed Rate Cut

Mohini BarmanInternational

The U.S. inflation rate fell to 3.1% in September, the lowest in more than two years, signaling a possible end to the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes. Energy and housing costs, major inflation drivers, saw modest declines, while food prices remained stable. Economists suggest that if the trend continues, the Fed may announce a rate cut early next year. President Joe Biden welcomed the news, calling it “a sign that our recovery is strong and steady.” However, analysts warn that lingering global uncertainties — including Middle East tensions and Chinese market instability — could still impact long-term stability. The Dow…

10 Nov

World Diabetes Day: Start your day with California Almonds to support healthy blood sugar

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With World Diabetes Day around the corner on November 14, health experts are urging Indians to include nutrient-rich foods such as California Almonds in their daily diet to help manage blood sugar levels. This year’s theme, “Diabetes in the Workplace,” highlights the need for awareness and supportive environments to manage diabetes effectively. Almonds, rich in protein, unsaturated fats, dietary fiber, and 15 essential nutrients, are recommended for improving glucose control, particularly among people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Studies led by Dr. Anoop Misra of Fortis-C-DOC, New Delhi, show that consuming almonds before meals significantly improves blood sugar regulation…

10 Nov

Bandhan Mutual Fund launches healthcare-focused equity scheme to tap India’s growth potential

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Bandhan Mutual Fund has launched the Bandhan Healthcare Fund, an open-ended equity scheme aimed at capitalizing on India’s rapidly expanding healthcare sector. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on November 10 and closes on November 24, 2025. The fund will invest across hospitals and diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, wellness, health-tech, and allied services. Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Bandhan AMC, said, “Healthcare is one of the most enduring growth themes. As India’s population ages and medical innovation accelerates, healthcare spending is set to grow significantly. The Bandhan Healthcare Fund offers investors a disciplined and diversified way to participate in this structural transformation.”…

10 Nov

Assam govt to issue firearm licences to indigenous people from Feb 2026

Mohini BarmanAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state government will begin issuing the first batch of firearm licences to indigenous people living in “vulnerable and remote” areas from February 2026. Sarma said the move aims to strengthen the sense of security among local residents in areas such as Dhubri, Morigaon, Barpeta, Nagaon and South Salmara-Mankachar, as well as localities like Rupahi, Dhing and Jania. The decision comes months ahead of the state assembly elections, likely to be held in March–April next year. “We have received a lot of applications for firearm licences from indigenous people. The government will issue…

10 Nov

Indian world cup winning team member Uma Chetry gets Rs 25 lakh reward from Assam govt

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Assam Cabinet, on November 9, sanctioned a Rs 25 lakh grant for cricketer Uma Chetry in recognition of her stellar performance at the Women's World Cup 2025, where the Indian team clinched the title. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired the Cabinet meeting at Lok Sewa Bhawan, during which the Council of Ministers approved multiple decisions across judicial, educational, and social welfare sectors. The financial assistance for Chetry emerged as a key highlight of the session. The announcement followed a grand felicitation ceremony held in Bokakhat on Saturday, November 8, where the young cricketer received a hero's welcome. A…

10 Nov

To provide nutritional support, the Dibrugarh government introduces a unique ration program

Banasree SarkarAssam

In a major step toward strengthening food and nutritional security, the Dibrugarh district administration has announced new provisions for families holding ration cards. The initiative aims to make essential food items more accessible and affordable to all beneficiaries, ensuring that no family is left behind in the state’s mission for food sufficiency and improved nutrition. According to the directive issued by the District Commissioner Bikram Kairi, the government will continue providing free rice to ration card-holding families. Additionally, each family will be entitled to receive moong dal, sugar, and salt every month at subsidized rates. Each family will receive one…

10 Nov

Manipur Civil Services exam rescheduled following error in question paper

Mohini BarmanManipur

The Manipur Public Service Commission has rescheduled two papers of the Civil Services Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination, 2022, after discovering a printing error just moments before candidates were due to begin writing. Paper-IV (General Studies-III) and Paper-V (General Studies-IV), originally scheduled for November 9, will now be held on November 22, 2025 (Saturday). The error came to light when invigilators opened the sealed question paper cover in the examination hall and found a mismatch between the heading on the paper and its actual content. The commission clarified that the printing mistake by the secured press could not be detected earlier…

10 Nov

Turkish Airlines posts $1.1 billion Q3 profit amid global growth, eyes 2033 targets

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Turkish Airlines reported a profit of $1.1 billion from main operations in the third quarter of 2025, continuing its steady growth trajectory aligned with its 2033 strategic targets. Total revenues rose 4.9% year-on-year to approximately $7 billion, with passenger revenues up 6.1% amid strong demand. For the January–September period, total revenues exceeded $17.8 billion, while profit from main operations reached $1.7 billion. The airline carried a record 27.2 million passengers during the quarter, marking the highest third-quarter figure in its history and pushing capacity 43% above pre-pandemic levels. Despite softening yields and cost pressures, Turkish Airlines maintained an EBITDAR margin…

10 Nov

India Research Tour 2025 reaches Guwahati, boosts research and inclusivity in Northeast

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The India Research Tour 2025, a flagship research outreach initiative by Springer Nature in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, made a significant stop in Guwahati, engaging with researchers, academicians, and students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and the OKD Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD). The initiative aims to strengthen research capacity, inclusivity, and innovation across India, with a special focus on the underrepresented Northeast region. Covering 29 institutions across 15 cities in seven states from 6 October to 13 November, the tour seeks to advance Open Access and Open Science, promote research integrity, encourage…