Hit-and-run case: Kerala HC defers trial against IAS officer to allow appointment of special prosecutor

IBM shares tumbled sharply in premarket trade after the company flagged weaker-than-expected second-quarter results, missing both profit and revenue estimates. Management attributed the shortfall to delayed deal closures and shifting client spending toward hardware ahead of price hikes, while cybersecurity concerns further weighed on performance during the quarter.

Diageo’s move follows FSSAI objections over flavouring in select spirits, raising questions over costs, product formulations and a manufacturing practice widely used across India’s liquor industry.

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