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Indusind Bank reports dismal Q2 outcome

Mumbai, Oct. 20 -- The bank reported pre-tax loss of Rs 583.85 crore in Q2 FY26 compared with pre-tax profit of Rs 1,779.73 crore posted in corresponding quarter last year. The bank's financial resul... Read More


Punjab to hold local body elections in december after new law signedPublished on: October 20, 2025 9:50 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- All hurdles to local government elections in Punjab have been cleared after Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan signed the Punjab Local Government Act 2025. The move officially pav... Read More


Floodlight towers erected at TU cricket ground

Kathmandu, Oct. 20 -- All six floodlight towers have been erected at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The construction company installed two poles on Sunday, completing the setup o... Read More


Honor Killing and the Failure of Justice: Why Pakistan's Laws Still Don't Protect Its WomenPublished on: October 20, 2025 9:43 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- In 2008, five women were buried alive in Jaffarabad, Balochistan - their only crime was allegedly dishonoring their tribe. A senator justified their murder as "centuries-old tradi... Read More


Maryam Nawaz vows to uphold dignity of Punjab's peoplePublished on: October 20, 2025 9:41 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed her government's commitment to protecting the dignity of Punjab's people while addressing a flood relief ceremony in Okara on ... Read More


8 pieces of 19th century royal jewels gone in 7 minutes: Inside Paris's Louvre heist

India, Oct. 20 -- In a dramatic series of events, eight priceless royal pieces of jewellery were stolen from the Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris in broad daylight on Sunday, with the hunt still on... Read More


India's Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal qualification scenarios: How can Harmanpreet Kaur & Co qualify? Explained

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- India loss to England on Sunday in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 has jeopardised their plans in the race to the semifinals. Having won against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in their op... Read More


Telusu Kada box office Day 3: Raashii Khanna's film struggles for occupancy, makes just Rs 1.7 crore

India, Oct. 20 -- Telusu Kada is Siddhu Jonnalagadda's new film that hit the screens on October 17, 2025, as a Diwali special. But sadly, the romantic drama opened with completely mixed reviews all ov... Read More


South Eastern University students urge authorities to address lack of hostel facilities

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Students of the 2022/23 batch of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka have urged authorities to promptly provide solutions to the lack of ... Read More


HDFC Bank rises after clocking nearly 11% growth in Q2 PAT; average deposits rise to Rs 27.10 lakh crore

Mumbai, Oct. 20 -- Net interest income (interest earned less interest expended) for the quarter ended 30 September 2025 grew by 4.8% to 31,550 crore from Rs 30,110 crore for the quarter ended 30 Septe... Read More