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In a regulatory filing HDFC Life said it had earned a net premium of about Rs 14,755 crore (Q2FY23 Rs 13,110 crore) and a net profit of about Rs 376 crore (Rs 326 crore).However, the company had posted higher net profit during the first quarter of FY24 at about Rs 415 crore.During the period under review, HDFC Life had earned an investment income of Rs 8,104 crore down from Rs 9,782 crore earned during the previous year corresponding period.The company’s expenses of management shot up to about Rs 2,926 crore during Q2FY24 from about Rs 2,521 crore.According to HDFC Life,…

The court sent Singh to 14-day judicial custody in connection with a money laundering case being probed by the ED pertaining to the now-scrapped excise policy.On expiry of his three-day remand granted to the financial probe agency on October 10, Singh was produced before the Special Judge M.K. Nagpal of Rouse Avenue Court.Upon Singh saying during the hearing that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) did not act on his complaint given against “Adani”, the judge directed him not to discuss unrelated matters or give speeches inside the court, or he will ask for his production through video conferencing from now on.The…

The IOC EB has accepted as a package the proposal by Los Angeles to include squash, baseball/softball, flag football and lacrosse (six-a-side).The proposal will be put before the IOC Session for final approval.The IOC President Thomas Bach said that the five sports are perfectly well with the sports culture of the United States and therefore have been accepted by the IOC EB for inclusion.Bach also said that the inclusion of cricket sits well with the Indian community in the United States and noted that a very successful tournament was organised in Dallas a few months back. He also noted that…

‘Bigg Boss 17’ will be hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.According to the sources, the latest development about the show sees, “a new and surprising twist”.”We hear that the popular reality show is allowing contestants to have special access to a phone inside the house for the very first time. This unheard and unexpected development will surely make all fans, followers, and even ex-contestants of the show, super excited for the upcoming season. The introduction of a phone in the ‘Bigg Boss’ house has potential to open a world of possibilities for the contestants”, the sources shared.The sources further said:…

According to Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, the attack occurred at the Gambetta high school in the northern city of Arras, the BBC reports.The authorities said that the perpetrator has been arrested.More details are awaited.–IANSksk

The semi-final task is called ‘Panchtatva’ and is a combination of the universe’s five elements, earth, air, water, fire and sky.Going with the theme, the contestants have to collect five bricks with pathways created using these elements and skillfully balance them, symbolising harmonic elemental balance of the universe in an unusually spiritual-philosophical style.After hearing about this task, Rhea said: “The Semi-Finale is dead. We can’t breathe here and now they have to do all this.”As Rhea did not use the Sonu Astra in order to save Tanu last week, Karm-maker Sood gave confirmation that one of Rhea’s gang members will…

Here are some of the highlights from the designers who presented during the day:Amita Gupta Sustainable brought the beauty of urban reforestation with diverse collectionsThe beauty of the Amita Gupta Sustainable brand has always been its deep affection for nature and its care for the environment. Keeping in mind the inspiration, “The Age of Urban Reforestation” the brand was focused and unveiled sustainable fashion that not only projected the latest trends and styles but was committed to the environment at Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI.Swatti Kapoor unveiled “Sahaara” collectionSwatti Kapoor’s “Sahaara” collection inspired by the vast expanse of…

Millions of Australians will head to the polls on Saturday for the country’s first referendum since 1999, and decide whether the constitution will be changed to establish the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, which would advise the federal government on all issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, reports Xinhua news agency.”We have an opportunity for Australia to do better. To do better to show respect for the first Australians. But also to do something for ourselves, as well, because we will feel better. We will feel better about ourselves on Sunday with a yes vote,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…

On Friday Justice Amrita Sinha, who herself ordered for Mishra’s relieving in the matter by the end of last month, restored the responsibilities. On Thursday, Mishra and ED submitted a plea at Justice Sinha’s bench for revision of her earlier order.A close-door hearing at her bench took place on Friday afternoon that lasted for around a couple of hours where only the counsels of Mishra and ED were allowed to be physically present. A joint director of ED also joined the hearing virtually from the agency’s headquarter at New Delhi.During the hearing, sources aware of the development, said the counsels…

Lucknow, Oct 13 (IANS) Australia’s campaign in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup is in early trouble after the five-time champions suffered a humiliating 134-run defeat to South Africa. With them at ninth place and yet to get off the mark, former players have started to slam the national side for its twin defeats in the competition. Former wicketkeeper-batter and Test skipper Tim Paine was shocked to see Alex Carey axed so early in the tournament as Josh Inglis came in. “It was interesting, I must admit. We spoke about him, and a lot of people did speak about him,…