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SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over 2018 remarks against PM Modi

A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh passed the interim order on a petition filed by Rahul Gandhi

13 Oct 2026 7:46 pm
ICDP, TPCR to provide 1015-year roadmap for defence industry; DG Acquisition outlines quality assurance reforms

A Anbarasu, Additional Secretary & DG (Acquisition) inMoD admitted the government is not happy with the time-consuming procedure of doing business and thats why acquisition reforms are being rolled out

13 Oct 2026 7:43 pm
L Murugan resigns as Union Minister to strengthen BJP in Tamil Nadu

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Murugan said he wanted to dedicate himself fully to party work in Tamil Nadu

13 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
Chhattisgarh tribal farmers focusing on fruit orchards to boost income

Growers across Jashpur, Balrampur and Surajpur districts have turned to cashew, mango, pear, litchi, guava and apple orchards

13 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
AAA Technologies plans to expand workforce tenfold to 1,000 amid AI cybersecurity push

The Mumbai-based company is expanding beyond conventional audits as organisations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and tighter regulatory requirements.

13 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
Chandrasekaran defends Tatas long-term bets in semiconductors amid questions over returns

Semiconductor investments should be assessed against the future demand for chips and Indias ambition to build advanced manufacturing capabilities, rather than near-term financial targets, says Chandrasekaran

13 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
Vikram Solar to expand Tamil Nadu presence with new BESS facility in Orgadam, Chennai

The facility, spread across approximately 1.65 lakh sqft, is designed to scale up to 15 GWh in later phases

13 Oct 2026 7:06 pm
Fashion brand Libas steps up retail expansion, plans 50-plus store additions in FY27

The brand plans to scale the jewellery catalogue to 600700 SKUs by March

13 Oct 2026 7:05 pm
Q2 Results Today Highlights: Q2 Results Today Live: Tata Elxsi, ICICI Pru Life, Hero Motors shares trade mixed; PNB Gilts jumps 8%

Q2 Results Today, 13th October 2026 Highlights: Several companies are scheduled to announce their results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, on Tuesday. Hero Motors, ICICI Pru, Tata Elxsi, SS Retail, Anand Rathi Share are among the companies in focus as the September-quarter earnings season progresses. Follow this live blog for the latest results, key financial highlights and stock movements as companies announce their earnings.

13 Oct 2026 7:04 pm
Reliance Consumer launches 20 Joyland flavoured milk in Tamil Nadu, plans India rollout

The launch marks the beginning of the companys plan to build Joyland into a broader dairy beverages portfolio across India.

13 Oct 2026 7:03 pm
Delhi yet to pick up pace in HPV vaccination drive, awareness push stepped up

The city has administered around 30,500 doses as of October 12, according to a Delhi Health Department official

13 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
BR Shetty sues Bank of Baroda for $15 billion, alleges lender enabled NMC fraud

In the suit, valued at $15 billion (approximately 1.44 lakh crore), Shetty, acting through his constituted attorney Dr Shishir Shetty, has alleged that Bank of Baroda served as an instrument of fraud

13 Oct 2026 6:56 pm
Amazon expands delivery network in Tamil Nadu as festive season purchases soar

The expansions are part of the e-commerce giants larger Indian ramp up for the festive period with investment of over 2,800 crore

13 Oct 2026 6:50 pm
Goa Fresh to expand market reach for farm producers

The initiative gains significance against the backdrop of supply disruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic, which exposed Goas dependence on neighbouring States for daily food supplies

13 Oct 2026 6:38 pm
Air India board expected to review staff travel policy, cost-saving proposals

Earlier, Air India had revised its staff travel arrangements from April 1, 2025, requiring employees, including senior management, to travel in economy

13 Oct 2026 6:36 pm
Karnataka weighs overseas investment offices in five countries

Officials to assess the advantages and disadvantages of setting up the offices, consult relevant stakeholders and submit a report

13 Oct 2026 6:34 pm
Puravankara Q2 pre-sales rise 62% to 2,136 crore; adds 8,900-crore project pipeline

The developer added 10.74 million sq ft to its development pipeline in H1FY27, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of 14,100 crore across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Greater Noida

13 Oct 2026 6:34 pm
Nandan Nilekani proposes last-minute question papers to prevent exam leaks

The proposals form part of a broader review of examination security, technology, accessibility and testing infrastructure by a Centre-appointed task force

13 Oct 2026 6:32 pm
Weekly Rupee View:Recovery might be short-lived

A potential dollar correction offers relief, but persistent foreign outflows and rising crude prices are risks

13 Oct 2026 6:30 pm
Fintech funding rises 14% to $2.2 billion as deal count falls 41%: Report

The funding is concentrated in a smaller number of large late-stage rounds; Digital Lending and Payments top the category rankings

13 Oct 2026 6:25 pm
UPI MDR rollout postponed until after Diwali; new date to be announced

The decision follows industry opposition and a legal challenge, with the Supreme Court seeking explanations from NPCI, RBI and the Centre

13 Oct 2026 6:20 pm
Karnataka plans overseas investment offices in US, Japan, Taiwan and Europe

The proposal comes as Karnataka steps up efforts to compete globally for investment in manufacturing, semiconductors, aerospace and defence

13 Oct 2026 6:14 pm
Adani & Jabil sign MoU for 50:50 JV to manufacture AI, data centre hardware in India

The proposed joint venture is expected to serve hyperscalers, neocloud providers, data centre operators and enterprises, catering to both domestic demand and export markets

13 Oct 2026 6:10 pm
Cochin Chamber ties up with Ceylon Chamber to boost trade

The MoU was signed in Colombo during a visit by a delegation from the Cochin Chamber to Sri Lanka

13 Oct 2026 6:09 pm
Indias steel demand to grow 8% in 2027, fastest among major markets

Infrastructure, real estate, manufacturing and renewable energy projects to drive consumption; global demand outlook subdued by Chinas slowdown

13 Oct 2026 5:59 pm
NASAs Perseverance rover sets Mars driving record, covers 45.2 km

The milestone highlights advances in autonomous navigation as scientists investigate the Red Planets ancient geology and potential evidence of past life

13 Oct 2026 5:57 pm
Vedaanta Senior Living launches Vedaanta Dakshin in Trichy

It is investing 40 crore in the project spread across 12.9 acres with 179 homes

13 Oct 2026 5:49 pm
RBIs FX defence: After the swap scheme, back to the barricades

Rather than sell reserves endlessly, the RBI is trying to make speculation expensive, separate genuine trade hedging from financial bets, and buy time for the currency

13 Oct 2026 5:49 pm
Sameera Group forays in to industrial warehousing

Its first project will involve an investment of 150 crore to 170 crore to develop about 4.5 lakh sq ft of warehouse space on 16 acres

13 Oct 2026 5:48 pm
P N Rao launches Kanjivaram-inspired menswear collection in Chennai

The ready-to-wear suits availab in the PN Rao stores are priced at approximately 20,000, while the made-to-measure range starts from 30,000 to 45,000

13 Oct 2026 5:45 pm
Joseph Vijay offers prayers at Kanaka Durga temple ahead of meeting Chandrababu Naidu

The Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers temple visit came ahead of his scheduled meeting with his Andhra Pradesh counterpart and a cultural event.

13 Oct 2026 5:34 pm
Brokers call: Gujarat Fluorochemicals (Buy)

GFL is capable of addressing 70% of the total value (cost) requirement for LFP batteries, establishing the company as a critical player in the evolving non-Chinese global supply chain

13 Oct 2026 5:24 pm
Keralam introduces Bill to protect senior citizens from abuse, exploitation

Keralams proposed legislation combines stricter oversight of care facilities with legal safeguards, financial protections and improved access to essential services for the elderly.

13 Oct 2026 5:06 pm
Telangana targeting to be $1 trillion economy by 2034: Official

The state has an economy of approximately $200 billion, with average growth of 10.75%

13 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
EIM advances 4,000 crore electric freight plan ahead of Ravindra Energy merger

Energy In Motion is combining vehicle manufacturing, battery subscriptions and charging infrastructure to make electric freight more affordable for fleet operators.

13 Oct 2026 4:55 pm
Transformers and Rectifiers Q2 FY27 profit jumps 135%

The companys shares ended 3.05 per cent% higher at Rs 303.80 on the BSE.

13 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
UPI merchant charge rollout deferred until after Diwali; industry awaits clarity

The deferment gives merchants additional preparation time, but payment companies remain uncertain about when the proposed transaction charges will take effect

13 Oct 2026 4:53 pm
HCLTech sparks IT-led surge; Nifty posts sharpest single-day gain since June

Nifty 50 closed at 22,721.95, up 358.60 points or 1.60%, recovering sharply from an intraday low of 22,288 and Sensex ended 1,109.10 points higher at 73,033.78

13 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
13 Oct 2026 4:35 pm
SCCL needs new coal blocks to sustain production: Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti

The government is also examining the need to rationalise coal prices in line with market conditions

13 Oct 2026 4:23 pm
NTPC plans Rs 17 lakh crore investment over 10 years to meet rising power demand

Rising electricity consumption, longer peak-demand periods and emerging technologies are prompting the state-run utility to expand generation and storage capabilities

13 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
Average loan size for passenger vehicles rises 49% to 8.2 lakh in 7 years: TransUnion CIBIL

NBFCs continue to lead vehicle financing, accounting for 73% of two-wheeler loans and 37% of passenger vehicle loans

13 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex jumps 1,109 points, Nifty rises 1.6% as IT stocks rally

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities rebounded sharply on Tuesday as IT stocks rallied on earnings optimism, lifting benchmark indices by more than 1.5 per cent. The decline in volatility supported sentiment, although elevated crude oil prices, inflation and uneven risk appetite remained concerns.

13 Oct 2026 4:11 pm
Who gets to call AI safe?

Digital sovereignty demands sustained investment in sovereign compute, open public infrastructure, and indigenous foundation models. Unless India gains control over these upstream layers of the AI value chain, it will remain a permanent digital tenant

13 Oct 2026 4:10 pm
Volvo launches 1.26 crore EX90, undercuts Kia and Mercedes as BMW surge ahead

Volvo is betting on aggressive pricing to regain lost ground in Indias luxury EV market, where BMW and Mercedes-Benz remain formidable rivals, but delayed deliveries and shrinking market share threaten to slow its comeback.

13 Oct 2026 4:05 pm
Power demand up 30% on El Nio heat, short-term tender needed: R Nirmal Kumar

Nirmal Kumar said the states power demand had risen from 16,800 MW during the corresponding period last year to 21,700 MW, an increase of about 4,900 MW

13 Oct 2026 3:52 pm
Satellite network a 'technology of geopolitical control': Think tank in favour of hard limits on Starlink

Starlink could give US strategic leverage over communications infrastructure, undermine India's technological sovereignty: Report

13 Oct 2026 3:41 pm
AI job-loss fears for IT firms 'hogwash', disaster marketing by large capital: Nandan Nilekani

Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026, Nilekani responded to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgievas description of AI as a slow-moving tsunami that could wipe out demand for many workers by taking over routine tasks.

13 Oct 2026 3:39 pm
Quant MF sells Jubilant Pharmova stake for over 100 crore; stock falls over 2%

Jubilant Pharmova's shares fell 2.32% to 928.80 on the NSE on Tuesday, after the transaction was executed a day earlier

13 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Prestige Estates Q2 sales bookings rise 20% to 7,225 cr on better housing demand

During the first half of this fiscal, the company recorded pre-sales of 1,3804.3 crore with sales volume of 11.88 million square feet and 7,247 units sold.

13 Oct 2026 3:23 pm