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The proposed framework could open the door to startup and private equity exposure, but fund selection, risk limits and approval will determine how EPFO deploys the money

Overnight rainfall brings relief to the national capital, with the AQI improving from 229 on Thursday to 111 on Friday morning

Automaker Volkswagen posted a 5.8 billion euro (USD 6.5 billion) after-tax loss for the July-September quarter as large one-time charges piled on top of weak demand in China, US tariffs and lower profits from electric vehicles. The results announced Thursday underline the challenges facing the company as it seeks to cut costs through a restructuring that could mean the loss of up to 100,000 jobs and the closure of four German plants. Chief financial officer Arno Antlitz said in a statement that

Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said Pakistan's move sent a dangerous message, as Taiwanese commercial flights resumed over the country on Thursday after permits were approved

Apple has launched new MacBook Pro models with tandem OLED touchscreens, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and up to 128GB of memory. Prices in India start at Rs 3,49,900

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Pat Conroy said Canberra must deliver on regional commitments to remain the partner of choice, citing treaties and new alliances as key achievements

CERT-In said the vulnerabilities could also allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and compromise the targeted systems

Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026: Financial advisers explain why investors should look beyond past returns, match funds to their goals and avoid frequent portfolio changes

Apple has launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 in India at Rs 2,39,900. Pre-orders begin October 28, with sales starting November 6

Apple has launched a refreshed 24-inch iMac with the M6 chip in India, starting at Rs 1,74,900. Pre-orders starts today and sales begin November 6

Apple has launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac with M6 chips, alongside new AI features for Creator Studio. Both Macs will be available for pre-order in India from October 28

Amazon plans to expand its electric vehicle fleet from over 15,000 currently, while partnering with Tata Motors to deploy 3,000 electric trucks and boost charging infrastructure

Pharmaceutical major Cipla on Tuesday reported a 35 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September at 877.54 crore, as revenue fell marginally while expenses grew during the period. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 1,351.17 crore during the corresponding period a year ago, a regulatory filing showed. During the July-September quarter under review, total revenue from operations declined to Rs 7,403.93 crore, from Rs 7,589.44 crore a year ago. Meanw

Larsen & Toubro reported a 33 per cent rise in second-quarter profit to Rs 5,202 crore, driven by healthy order inflows, infrastructure spending and reconstruction activity in West Asia

The CAT 2026 admit card release date has been notified; the hall ticket will be made available on Nov 4, 2026. Once out, aspirants can download it from the official website at iimcat.ac.in

Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, Gupta said responsibility for the quality of financial reporting rests with multiple stakeholders

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had organised a 2-day national summit in New Delhi on Oct 26 and 27 to discuss how schools can assist students in being ready for future

The current market drawdown has challenged investors' faith in long-term equity investing, especially those who have entered the markets in the last two years.

Revenue from operations for the quarter under review stood at Rs 20,003 crore, up 34 per cent year-on-year from Rs 14,922 crore in the September quarter last year

A release deed can help consolidate ownership among legal heirs, but removing a name from land records does not automatically end inheritance rights

The bank says its core banking system remains secure and services have been restored. Here is what customers should check and do

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, crypto industry leaders flagged the burden of crypto taxation, called for regulatory clarity and highlighted growing investor interest

Anthropic's Mythos 5 incident has raised concerns over AI agents acting beyond their intended tasks, prompting calls for stronger cybersecurity safeguards, independent testing and global oversight

Maruti Q2FY27 results: Net profit declines 26.36% to 2,466.1 crore

India is becoming a global refining hub as it prepares to boost refining capacity to 300 million tons per year by 2030, and increasing further to 400 million tpy later

New Delhi [India], October 27: With the visionary goal of transforming India into a fully developed nation by 2047, Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat mission stands tall on multiple pillars of growth. The prestigious Outlook report, Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2026, honours a select group of changemakers whose work is actively shaping India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister.

Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday announced wholesale changes to their support staff ahead of the 2027 season, bringing in the likes of Albie Morkel and Mohit Sharma who had long playing careers for the storied IPL franchise. Former South Africa international Morkel joins CSK as an assistant coach while Mohit has been appointed as the bowling coach of a side he represented for many seasons. Former England cricketer Gareth Batty has also been signed as an assistant coach. Fielding coach James Foster

Weeks of sporadic strikes by the Iran-backed Yemeni militants have claimed dozens of lives, curbed air travel in Riyadh, delayed showpiece events and effectively shut capital city's financial district

The rollout will begin in Delhi and later expand to key highways, with Amazon targeting electrification of the 2,800-km Delhi-Bengaluru-Chennai freight corridor

AIShield will operate as an independent company under Protectt.ai, with fresh capital aimed at research, global expansion and sovereign AI security capabilities

The new entity will oversee funding, liquidity and banking administration across multiple regions, giving JLL access to international capital markets through the IFSC

India is poised to strengthen its position as a global refining hub, with its oil processing capacity set to rise to 300 million tonnes annually by 2030 even as Europe and other parts of the Western world see refinery capacity decline, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday. India's refining capacity is currently around 290 million tonnes per annum and is expected to expand further by scaling up existing facilities and adding new projects, the Union Petroleum Minister said at a news c

FPIs increased stake in Laurus to 30.8% in the September 2026 quarter from 28% at the end of June 2026 quarter, shareholding data shows.

India Post released the GDS 1st Merit List 2026 on 12 Oct for 23,757 posts under the July recruitment drive. The 2nd Merit List 2026 is expected soon, but its release date has not yet been released

Experts clarify rules on overseas job work under advance authorisation, leasing capital goods under EPCG and timelines for invoicing and export shipments

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, Acutaas Chemicals' market price has zoomed 116% compared to a 9.4% decline in the Nifty 500 index.

Tata Motors and Amazon have joined hands to deploy 3,000 electric trucks for e-commerce logistics, a joint announcement said on Tuesday. Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy flagged off the initial fleet of trucks. I congratulate Tata Motors and Amazon on this significant collaboration to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across Amazon's transportation network in India, Kumaraswamy said. The minister said while electric passenger vehicles and two-wheelers have made encouraging progress, the elec

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted 10 days to petitioners to file a reply to the Election Commission's affidavit defending the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, maintaining that the exercise was authorised by law and the relevant orders were approved unanimously by all three members of the poll panel. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana also issued notices to the poll panel and others on a fresh plea filed by R

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 27: Every Indian kitchen runs on a short list. Atta for the rotis, dal for the evening meal, a spoon of mustard oil for the tadka, a pinch of haldi, and a jar of dry fruits kept aside for guests. Change any one of them and the family notices. Let any one of them be adulterated, and the family pays the price, often without ever knowing.

The social media giant said it was increasing the common stock offering it announced on Monday from $22.5 billion to $25 billion, priced at $625.00 per share

Alexia Putellas became the second player to win three Women's Ballon d'Or awards, matching Spain teammate Aitana Bonmati after reclaiming the honour in 2026

The 45-paise cover offers up to Rs 10 lakh for death or permanent total disability; check eligibility and cancellation deductions before opting in

Eligible employees selected for the programme must decide by December 1, with the package also including health insurance and career transition services

At the BFSI Summit 2026, industry experts said AI agents could simplify everyday payments, but adoption hinges on verifying their identities and permissions

Analysts expect HUL to report double-digit revenue driven by price hikes and anticipate pricing growth to impact volume growth, with volume growth likely to be close to mid-single digits.

Sona BLW Precision Forgings recorded its highest-ever Revenue, EBITDA, PAT, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Revenue and BEV revenue share in Q2, the company said in a BSE filing.

New Delhi [India], October 27: QWEEN, India's first self-discovery experiential luxury jewellery brand, backed by Rosy Blue and Kashikey, today announced the launch of its first experiential store in Noida, marking the brand's retail debut. More than a jewellery store, it introduces an experiential retail philosophy that reimagines jewellery discovery.

The white paper titled 'The True Economics of AI Adoption in GCCs' was drafted under a deep-tech innovation collaboration between HCL Technologies and IIT Kanpur

Microsoft's VEO covers eligible employees at level 70 and below in selected teams across India, the US, the UK and Canada, with individual exit terms and benefits subject to eligibility

The protest demanding restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union (JMISU) entered its 16th day on Tuesday, with students refusing to call off their agitation despite the university's decision to hold elections within 15 days of the approval of the union's constitution. The protesting students have maintained that the administration must announce a definite date for the polls, which have not been held since 2006, and set a timeline for approving the constitution. The agitation continu