Retail leasing across India strengthened in the July-September quarter, with space absorption rising 19% year-on-year to 2 million sq. ft., even as consumers remained cautious and discretionary spending stayed uneven. The quarter also saw 0.9 million sq. ft. of new supply, underscoring a market that is expanding, but still being shaped by selective retailer demand and disciplined inventory planning.
Shams Mulani Kotian’s patient unbeaten 52 and Musheer Khan’s late double strike ensured Mumbai retained control on a day when momentum repeatedly slipped away in their Ranji Trophy clash against Haryana. After being bowled out for 430, the hosts were left to reflect on missed opportunities, even as their lower-order resilience and disciplined spin kept them in the contest.
Kochi City Police have registered a case and opened an investigation into an alleged email impersonation fraud that cost Lulu Group about Rs 1.64 crore. According to the FIR, unidentified suspects posed as representatives of an Italian company, sent fake invoices and payment instructions for gaming equipment, and induced the retail major to transfer 150,500 euros to accounts they controlled.
An integrated village development programme was inaugurated in Nanjangud, underscoring the government’s continuing push to deliver converged rural services through a single development framework. The initiative is aimed at improving basic infrastructure, public service delivery, and coordination across departments at the village level.
The launch reflects a broader policy trend toward locally anchored governance models that seek to reduce fragmentation in rural welfare implementation and strengthen accountability in delivery.
India produced a ruthless attacking display to crush Bangladesh 13-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy, with Mandeep Singh at the centre of the rout. The forward scored three goals and fashioned three more, driving a performance that underlined India’s depth, tempo and finishing power on home turf.
