NSDL shares debuted strongly on Wednesday, listing at a 15% premium over the issue price of Rs 800, reaching Rs 920 and a market valuation of Rs 18,249 crore. The Rs 4,011 crore IPO was oversubscribed 41 times.
India’s Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup campaign continues as they prepare for a tough semifinal clash against defending champions Germany. After a dramatic quarterfinal win against Belgium, the Indian team faces a stern test of their technical and tactical prowess against the formidable German side.
Karnataka’s Congress faces a leadership dilemma as Chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar present a united front after intense speculation. The party grapples with balancing the influential AHINDA coalition and Vokkaliga support, crucial for its electoral success, as a potential midterm leadership change remains unresolved.
Two young men, Vikas Kumar Mandal (17) and Ajit Kumar Mandal (24), died after a speeding truck mowed down their motorcycle near Vaisa Chowk in Dumka. They were returning from a fair after consuming alcohol. Separately, Budhilal Hembram (23) succumbed to injuries from an October 3 motorcycle-scooter collision near Lakhikundi.
The US Embassy in India has revoked visas for an Indian executive and their family, citing involvement in trafficking fentanyl precursors. This action underscores the US’s commitment to stopping the flow of fentanyl into the country, warning that those facilitating illicit drug trafficking will be denied entry.
Dhanbad administration has deployed 8,000 police personnel across 500 pandals to ensure devotee safety and curb crimes like eve-teasing and theft. Security includes mobile teams, a Quick Response Team, and coordination with puja committees. The public is urged to use public transport to ease traffic congestion.
The sequel to the cult hit ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’ is set for filming in November 2025, targeting a 2026 release. Huma Qureshi joins the cast, loving the locked script by Umesh Bist. The film promises to retain the original’s sharp, situational comedy with an expanded story world.
Kumari Puja, or Kanya Puja, a revered Hindu tradition honoring young girls as living Goddess Durga, will be celebrated on September 30, 2025. This significant ritual emphasizes feminine energy and purity, seeking blessings for success and happiness.
