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Following a 19 per cent rout in four days, shares of Equitas Small Finance Bank (Equitas SFB) bounced back on Wednesday after the lender named Balaji Nuthalapadi as the interim CEO, subject to the central bank's approval. The bank, on November 3, said it would its Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Balaji Nuthalapadi, who is currently serving as a Whole-Time Director (Executive Director), as its interim CEO, subject to the ap

Qatar sees a “glimmer of hope” in its mediation between the United States and Iran even as escalation continues across the region. Adviser to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Dr Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari said both sides remain committed to the negotiating process and are reviewing the proposals on the table, though no specific breakthrough has been reached.

Greenland’s parliament has ratified a landmark security agreement with the United States and Denmark, paving the way for an expanded American military footprint on the Arctic island. The deal, signed in September, aims to stabilize regional tensions while formally recognizing Greenland’s right to self-determination within the Danish realm.

Greenland's parliament has ratified a security agreement with the United States and Denmark, marking a significant step towards easing tensions over the strategically important Arctic island. The agreement, signed by US President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Sept.

Qatar Tourism has joined the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) as a destination member, strengthening its international industry engagement and creating further opportunities for collaboration with tourism stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region. The membership was formalised at a signing ceremony at the Qatar Pavilion during World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026.

Her Excellency Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Dr. Khalilur Rahman in New York.

A collection of 2,000-year-old mummy portraits has opened at Rome’s Ara Pacis museum, marking a significant cultural exchange between Italy and Egypt. The exhibition features fragile wooden panels from the Fayum region, some loaned from Egyptian institutions for the first time, offering a vivid glimpse into life during the Roman provincial era.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's US Senate election, making the epidemiologist the first Muslim elected to the chamber.

After Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress, President Donald Trump said he was prepared to work with Democrats while emphasizing that he retains presidential veto power.

Qatar Media Corporation, in collaboration with the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA), organized a seminar titled 'Developmental Media and Philanthropic Work: A Partnership for Sustainable Impact' to mark World Development Information Day. The event featured the participation of a distinguished group of media professionals, experts, and representatives from various charitable and humanitarian organizations and associations in Qatar.

Innovation Conference Will Feature Technology Pitches By Dutch Companies and Remarks from Brig. Gen. Peter Gielen, Mark Lengton, and Kadri Tammai

VANCOUVER — A lawyer for the woman who accused author and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway of sexual assault says his client could not have foreseen the “reckoning” that followed in the Canadian publishing industry. Galloway is suing the woman, whose name is protected under a publication ban, and other defendants, alleging they defamed him by publishing the unproven allegations online and elsewhere after they surfaced in November 2015.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trent Perry scored 21 points for No. 22 UCLA, which opened the season Monday night by overcoming a career-best 38 points from Arizona’s Ivan Kharchenkov to beat the No.

NEW YORK (AP) — David Mendizábal vividly remembers sitting in the audience for the final performances of playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights. ” Almost two decades later, Mendizábal is directing the musical that was once his “portal to the theater.

VANCOUVER — The operator of a vessel that ran aground on a sandbar off Vancouver last month says “malicious” tampering was the cause and he’s urging witnesses to come forward. Kevin Skewes, the owner of Spirit Cruises, says someone hit the Pride of Vancouver’s kill switch on the night of Oct.

Even Godzilla can be felled by an old hazard: the sophomore slump. Though Godzilla has been stomping around for over half a century, “Godzilla Minus Zero” is a sequel.

The US Air Force sent several F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to a remote part of the western Aleutian Islands this month. This development is reportedly part of a wider North American Aerospace Defense Command exercise.

Srinagar: Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti on Monday stated that the region is the land of saints and sufis and it's people are the crown of India and any tinkering with it will destroy the whole country. Mufti, while addressing the worker's convention here in Srinagar also blamed the ruling National Conference for the 'mistrust' between the central government and J&K as they frequently shifted its political stand.

Seattle’s nonprofit organisation Mary’s Place is a place which supports families who are homeless. They provide emergency shelter to the needy and partner with different organisations so people should have shelter and they don't remain homeless.

Seacliff Healthcare, located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, is seeking a Specialist General Practitioner to join its team. The practice, situated near Thirroul village station, currently supports five GPs and has capacity for additional medical staff with onsite pathology and allied health services.

Shrini Srivastava, an electronics engineer from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, joined Indian Railways as an assistant loco pilot in April 2017. Seven years later, she made headlines after operating a Vande Bharat train and receiving an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony in June 2024.

US Stock market benchmark indexes S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Monday but Dow Jones rose sharply ahead of Tuesday's Election Day for US Midterm polls. Russell 2000 fell 5.

Nearly half of Australian workers hold qualifications exceeding their job requirements, according to the latest annual report from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey. The findings indicate that this educational mismatch is linked to reduced life satisfaction and increased likelihood of leaving employment, with trends showing little improvement over the past two decades.

BLS Polymers IPO listing: BLS Polymers made a blockbuster debut on the NSE, listing at ₹248 against its IPO price of ₹150. This translated into a listing premium of 65.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified the requirements for submitting the Export Declaration Form (EDF) for exporters of services. Under the latest amendment, resident individuals will be deemed to have submitted the EDF once they provide the required payment-related information to their authorized dealer (AD) bank.

Petrol and diesel prices today, November 3: Petrol and diesel prices remained largely steady across significant cities today, with the Centre eliminating the additional excise duty applicable to petrol exports. as reported by a Finance Ministry notification, under the revised structure effective from October 31, the export duty on petrol was reduced to ₹ 0 per litre from ₹2.

New Delhi The Union Health Ministry has proposed expanding the network of authorised import gateways for drugs, medical devices and cosmetics by adding several inland container depots, a special economic zone and an international airport to facilitate faster clearance and improve supply chain efficiency. The proposed amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, seeks to include additional entry points in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana and Karnataka, as reported by a gazette notification issued by the

Bengaluru Reliance Industries shares remained in focus for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, following a sharp rally in the previous trading session, when it zoomed almost 12 per cent individually and led the broader market rally. The stock witnessed moderate movement in today’s session after the significant gains, while a technical breakout, exceptional trading volumes and strong September quarter results have drawn attention to its performance.

Ireland’s transition to a fully digitized national health system will require a sustained ten-year investment and a fundamental shift in digital literacy among healthcare professionals, according to Department of Health Secretary General Derek Tierney. Speaking at the Patient Solutions 2026 conference, Tierney outlined the government's strategy to replace a fragmented legacy infrastructure with a unified electronic health record (EHR) designed to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency across the country.

Arizona voters will head to the polls in less than a month for the 2026 midterm elections, deciding the state’s leadership and several contentious policy measures. The ballot features high-profile races for governor, attorney general, and secretary of state, alongside propositions addressing voter identification, affirmative action, sports participation, and local taxation.

As NBC’s primary election data analyst Steve Kornacki prepares for the upcoming midterm elections, he has opened up about his surprisingly low-tech lifestyle. Despite his digital prominence, Kornacki admits to using outdated hardware, avoiding modern social media trends, and harboring significant reservations about artificial intelligence.

(Bloomberg) -- State-owned Coal India Ltd. is preparing to launch an initial public offering of its unit Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.