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Centre mandates Aadhaar for SC students seeking Top Class Education scholarship

The Department has been directed to ensure that beneficiaries without Aadhaar are enrolled and that existing details are updated

1 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
In a first, personal income tax part of Class 9 curriculum, NCERT book talks only about new regime

The book titled Understanding Society India and Beyond-Part 2 was released on Tuesday, six months after the new academic session began

1 Oct 2026 3:24 pm
INDIA bloc announces nation-wide protest from Oct 2; demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars ouster

The decision was taken at India opposition bloc meeting attended by at least 19 parties to put together common strategy over vote chori

30 Sep 2026 9:05 pm
Canon India targets 10,000-plus retail network as smaller cities drive growth

Canon India also seeks to grow its non-imaging businesses, including surveillance and security, medical diagnostic imaging and industrial printing

30 Sep 2026 8:42 pm
CAFE III: What Indias new fuel efficiency norms mean for automakers and buyers

From April 1, 2027, carmakers face progressively tougher fuel-efficiency targets, but the final rules give them more ways to comply. The biggest takeaway is for the small car, where the final formula gives nearly 18% more headroom.

30 Sep 2026 8:41 pm
India hikes anti-dumping duty on jute goods from Bangladesh, Nepal

It will help increase domestic demand and capacity utilisation by jute mills even as Directorate General of Trade Remedies moots countervailing duties on imports

30 Sep 2026 8:04 pm
Modi, Trump review India-US cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation, exchanged views on global developments and agreed to remain in close touch

30 Sep 2026 7:56 pm
Indian govt approves procurement of 7.11 lakh tonnes of soybean, moong, and tur at MSP in 3 States

The procurement of these in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka will benefit growers to the tune of 5,547.99 crore

30 Sep 2026 7:41 pm
India eyes rebalanced ASEAN trade pact in ongoing review

Next round of talks in October to focus on outstanding differences ahead of ASEAN Summit

30 Sep 2026 7:22 pm
German major ZEISS inks partnerships with Dr Agarwals, Narayana Nethralaya to deepen India R&D footprint

ZEISS will seek to leverage the expertise and patient data available with the two networks to accelerate product research and refine its new products

30 Sep 2026 7:15 pm
Indias external debt rises to $778.2 billion in June quarter, RBI data shows

External debt to GDP ratio, however, moderates to 20.8% at end-June 2026 from 20.9% on March 31, 2026

30 Sep 2026 7:01 pm
Indias FWDA and Portugals Keydef sign 6m partnership to produce drones in Europe

As per the industrial partnership agreement, Flying Wedges Kaal Bhairav Lite autonomous UAV and YAMA interceptor drone will be manufactured in Portugal for international market

30 Sep 2026 6:49 pm
CAI sees FTAs opening new markets, boosting demand for Indian textiles and cotton

Improving cotton productivity, quality, contamination control, traceability, sustainability, price discovery and risk management would be critical to enhancing the competitiveness of Indian cotton, says CAI Chairman Vinay N Kotak

30 Sep 2026 6:44 pm
BITS Pilani, IIT Madras announce student exchange programme

The five-year agreement establishes a framework for collaboration in areas of mutual academic and research interest and provides opportunities for the exchange of students and faculty, academic and scholarly information, materials, and publications

30 Sep 2026 6:27 pm
India weighs scrap import rule changes as recyclers push for port checks

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade said pre-shipment inspection and destination port screening serve different purposes and are not interchangeable.

30 Sep 2026 5:37 pm
Indias fiscal deficit rises to 41.9% of full-year target by August

The Centre collected Rs 8.38 lakh crore in net tax revenue and spent about Rs 20.78 lakh crore during the period.

30 Sep 2026 5:23 pm
South Indian Bank appoints Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as new MD & CEO

Mahesh Pai brings nearly three decades of experience across various facets of universal banking

30 Sep 2026 5:19 pm
Navigating the US tariff threat Indias dual test on energy and exports

Export diversification, new trade agreements, domestic manufacturing and diversification of energy sources could reduce the Indian economys vulnerability to external trade shocks

30 Sep 2026 5:08 pm
India's SAIL airlifts coking coal from Mongolia in first test to diversify supplies

The trial comes as Indias steelmakers face rising import needs and logistical challenges while seeking alternative sources of coking coal.

30 Sep 2026 4:32 pm
India monsoon ends with 13% deficit; 15 states receive below normal rains

IMD says as many as 313 districts out of 741 in India are either deficient or large deficient, which means they have received at least 20% below normal rainfall

30 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
Coca-Cola is said to consider December filing for India units $1 billion IPO

The IPO is expected to consist largely of shares sold by existing investors, with Coca-Cola seeking a valuation of about $10 billion

30 Sep 2026 3:54 pm
India sunflower oil imports may jump 30% after import duty cut

Higher sunflower oil purchases are expected to partly offset lower soyoil imports, while palm oil demand remains broadly steady amid supply concerns

30 Sep 2026 3:44 pm
Indias rice industry looks beyond raw grain to tap next billion-dollar opportunities

A new industry assessment will examine market demand, margins, investment needs and export potential across emerging rice-derived product categories.

30 Sep 2026 3:37 pm
India raises wheat procurement price to 2,610 per 100 kg

Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the new procurement price after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

30 Sep 2026 3:28 pm
India clears 5,548 crore pulses, oilseeds procurement plan for 2026-27

The procurement plan covers pulses and oilseeds for the upcoming summer season, with the government allocating funds for purchases from three states.

30 Sep 2026 3:26 pm
Private capex rises, but Indias credit growth cycle remains weak: Kotak

RBI data show higher corporate capital expenditure ahead, while bank funding continues to favour infrastructure, particularly power and greenfield projects

30 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
30 Sep 2026 1:52 pm
India bonds to edge up on steady US yields, oil prices

10-year yield set to record its biggest monthly rise, as crude oil prices stay above $100 a barrel and US yields hit highs

30 Sep 2026 9:14 am
India, Qatar step up talks on investment treaty and free trade agreement

The discussions covered stronger economic engagement, maritime commerce, tax certainty and opportunities for businesses from both countries amid global uncertainty

29 Sep 2026 10:03 pm
Bihar: BPSC gets zero applications for 218 polytechnic faculty posts

The Commission said the vacancies covered several engineering disciplines, with the related requisitions subsequently returned to the State department

29 Sep 2026 4:53 pm
Ola Electric Board approves rights issue of up to 1,000 crore

The company said existing shareholders, including retail investors, will be able to participate through the proposed rights issue.

28 Sep 2026 9:29 pm
Augment Infrastructure sells 7.25% Clean Max stake for 1,096 crore

HSBC Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance and Goldman Sachs bought a combined 2.24 per cent stake in Clean Max

28 Sep 2026 9:25 pm
El Nino effect: Indias coal imports may rise in October-December

Coal generation rose to 114 terawatt-hour in August, nearly 14 per cent above last year, while power sector consumption rises to roughly 77 mt

28 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
Markets sink to six-month low as oil shock wipes out 7.5 lakh crore in investor wealth

The Nifty 50 closed at 22,780.25, down 360 points, while the BSE Sensex settled at 72,771.72, shedding 1,124 points

28 Sep 2026 9:06 pm
Be an entrepreneur rather than job seeker, says TN Assembly speaker

There is transparency in starting new businesses, and everything is based on open tender, he said

28 Sep 2026 9:06 pm
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh to hold conclave for women farmers

The day-long event will also highlight contribution of women to farming, livestock and fisheries, and is likely to be attended by 7,000 women farmers from across the country

28 Sep 2026 9:03 pm
Front-of-the-pack warning labels : An explainer

The FSSAI has said that it will adopt threshold values for added sugar, added fat and salt as provided in the Dietary Guidelines for Indians, 2024, issued by ICMR-NIN

28 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
If neither a tax nor fee, what is this expropriation, SC asks govt on MDR

Refuses plea by petitioner for interim stay, but issues notice

28 Sep 2026 8:54 pm
28 Sep 2026 8:50 pm
Canon India sees semiconductor equipment opportunity as India fabs take shape

Looks to diversify beyond its traditional printing and imaging businesses over the next one-two years

28 Sep 2026 8:49 pm
More heavy rain can make monsoon normal in September

Rainfall this month is 5% below normal, but it has shrunk the seasons overall deficiency to 12%

28 Sep 2026 8:49 pm
Octopus (APAC) Holdings' subsidiary ODN to manage Cellarbration retail and online channels

Octopus (APAC) Holdings' subsidiary ODN to manage Cellarbration retail and online channels

28 Sep 2026 8:31 pm
Editorial. Omissions and commissions

Insurance distribution reforms must be expedited

28 Sep 2026 8:27 pm
UPI market-share cap faces enforcement hurdle as PhonePe, Google Pay retain nearly 80%

The cap, proposed in 2020, has already faced multiple extensions, with the latest deadline set for December 31, 2026

28 Sep 2026 8:23 pm
Air India CEO-designate Gebremariam puts focus on profitability, safety and reliability

Revenue enhancement, cost discipline and sustainable expansion among priorities outlined at first employee townhall

28 Sep 2026 8:17 pm
UBFU defers 3-day strike

Five-day banking must become a reality for the banking industry at the earliest. We are moving towards that, said UFBU in a statement

28 Sep 2026 8:11 pm
After black matpe, Brazilian pigeonpea to hit Indian markets soon

Subject to the phytosanitary clearance, the pulse variety will land on Indian shores by the year-end.

28 Sep 2026 8:03 pm
SC takes suo motu cognisance of recent sexual assault cases in Delhi-NCR, flags lax patrolling by authorities

The top court stresses that public spaces cannot be allowed to become zones of high risk because of lax patrolling and other preventable administrative deficiencies

28 Sep 2026 8:03 pm
Goyal-Greer meet likely to focus on India-US BTA, interim trade deal: Commerce Ministry

Commerce Minister to visit US from September 29 to October 5 for G20 Trade Ministers meet; bilateral talks with USTR to take place amid uncertainty over Lindsey Graham legislation authorising 100 per cent tariffs

28 Sep 2026 7:56 pm