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Indias Largest IPO: Jio Platforms sets 1,065-1,119 price band, below street estimates

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each

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Riyadh airport attack: 2 Indians remain in ICU, flights suspended

Two Indian nationals injured in the Saturday, October 10, attack on Riyadh airport remain in intensive care, while flight operations at King Khal

Karnataka polls: Show Sringeri counting records, SC tells ECI

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, October 14, took a stern view of the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) inability to trace the video

Fever camps held in Madurai city; fogging intensified; civic body appeals to residents to keep surroundings dry and clean

IDBI Bank stake sale to push MCR receipts beyond 90,000 crore, providing fiscal relief

This mop up will provide relief to government finances at a time when collections from excise are set to be down while expenditure on subsidy and

Pakistan Parliament imposes emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad: The Parliament of Pakistan on Wednesday, October 14, passed resolutions endorsing the emergency imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, days af

Ukraine accuses U.S. of helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv

A senior official in Kyiv confirmed that the United States had in recent days threatened to stop providing intelligence about Russian missile lau

MFI constitute the largest share of lending portfolio in June 2026

This share stayed at around 36% to 38% between June 2022 to June 2025, making this the most significant increase in five years

ISL: Boulis brace helps Punjab edge Odisha

Questions over publicly unavailable prohibitoryorders amid Delhi protest detentions

Delhi Police claim hoardings put up and announcements being made informing people about curbs; petition in Supreme Court alleges police mischievo

Watch: SIR protest: Rahul Gandhi, Oppn leaders condemn CJP leaders arrest | Above the Fold | Oct 14, 2026

Abhijeet Dipke announces Lehra Do Tiranga gathering after Ranka, Das sent to judicial custody

Man stabbed in cinema theatre parking lot succumbs to injuries, two arrested

Zetwerk raises 2,251 crore from 99 anchor investors ahead of October 15 IPO

Global investment funds and domestic institutions participated in the anchor book as the manufacturing platform prepares to enter the public mark

Review Govtsdecision to sell majority stake in IDBI Bank: Employees union

The Forum seeks suspension offurther steps towards transferring ownership and management control of IDBI Bank to the foreign entity

CCEA approves strategic restructuring of IDBI Bank, govt & LIC to get over 52,000 crore

The government is offloading 30.48 per cent of its stake and expected to get over 26,500 crore, while LIC to sell 30.24 per cent and likely to ge

UNESCO team to visit Hampi on Oct. 24

It will carry out inspection with focus on conservation and management of heritage monuments

Accused wife faces public wrath during evidence collection

DGCA to investigate hijack alarm scare on Air India flight

According to sources, the pilot-in-command denied squawking transponder code 7500, while ATC maintained that it had received the signal from the

Salman Khan Opens Up on Serious Health Battles, Multiple Injuries, and Physical Toll on Koffee With Karan Season 9

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made a candid appearance as the first guest on the premiere of Koffee With Karan Season 9, opening up about the r

BoB stock tanks 3.5% as NMC founder Shetty sues bank for $15 bn

Mr. Shetty has accused the Bank and 25 others of acting as an instrument in the siphoning of funds that led to the collapse of his business empir

TN Revenue Augmentation Committee held its fifth meeting on Wednesday

The Committee presented its work to Secretaries and HoDs of various departments as part of this meeting

Rs 1.64 lakh crore paid to people in 3 years: Telangana Dy CM

Nagarkurnool:The Telangana government has transferred Rs 1,64,431 crore directly into peoples bank accounts through welfare schemes over the past

Notification issued for 2,721 teacher posts through DSC-2026

Visit the official website, https://tet2dsc.apcfss.in, for brief notification issued by the Director of School Education

Kerala HC denies temporary stay on toll collection at Nattika Fee Plaza

The court reiterated its order in another PIL filed by former MP T.N. Prathapan challenging the same toll collection

Palmyrah seed planting drive gets under way in Tiruchi under Green Tamil Nadu Mission

The target set for Tiruchi district for 2026 -2027 is planting of four lakh palmyrah seedlings involving Forest and other government department

HDB Financial Services PAT up 34.5% to 780 crore in Q2

The increase is largely attributed to a 15.6 per cent increase in the net interest income to 2,534 crore in the reporting quarter, compared with

Intensified preventive measures decline number of dengue cases in Tenkasi district

Fairfax faces CSB conundrum after winning IDBI Bank bid; Merger emerges as likely route

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approves 10955230 Canada Inc. as the strategic buyer in the restructuring of IDBI Bank

Anish Gawande warns of larger protests after CJP leaders are sent to five-day judicial custody

Protests against SIR and demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation continued in Delhi for a fifth day, with SFI, DYFI and Youth Congress members

Accenture, Workday join hands to help businesses deploy AI agents faster

The collaboration will combine engineering expertise and enterprise AI capabilities, with insights from real-world deployments feeding into futur

MRPL Q2s registers PAT at 1,881, up by 194%

The company informed stock exchanges that the board of directors of MRPL on Wednesday approved the companys standalone and consolidated financial

Shoes that grow with kids: Aretto eyes Rs 100 crore revenue by FY27

The children's footwear brand, backed by Peak XV Surge and Veltis Capital, plans to cross 100 retail touchpoints and expand internationally while

Over 10 lakh psychotropic tablets seized in T.N. this year, says DGP

The DGP said the seizure of more than 10 lakh psychotropic tablets this year marked a significant increase from the less than one lakh tablets se

President Droupadi Murmu worships at Goddess Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

She will inaugurate SARAS Mela in Vijayawada on October 15 and have lunch with members of SHGs and Lakhpati Didis

Google DeepMinds Hassabis calls AI hacks early warning shots

Demis Hassabis said there was a lot of work to do to adopt the kind of best practices that other fields such as biology or the nuclear sector use

Nine large banks engaged in so-called debanking, says US regulator

A representative for Wells Fargo declined to comment. Spokespeople for the other firms didn't immediately respond to requests for comment

Child among 6 killed in small plane crash in Wisconsin; FAA, NTSB probe underway

Six individuals lost their lives, including a child, after a plane crash in Wisconsin Dells. The small Piper PA-46 was travelling from Kenosha to

Use-case-based regulation is the right approach for AI: Sriram Raghavan, IBM Software GM

Sriram Raghavan, General Manager, IBM Software, India and Software Innovation Lab pushes case-to-case regulatory framework for AI and AI agents i

India working to rebuild ties with China but last word yet to be scripted: Goyal

Indias ties with the US are very good and the two continue to have a consequential relationship, the minister said

Prime accused in major inter-State investment fraud case arrested in Adilabad

Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi, other INDIA bloc leaders' plea seeking suspension of SIR tomorrow

The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a petition filed by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and other INDIA bloc lea

Tata Trusts row: Noel, son Neville Tata move Mumbai courts with caveats

Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and his son Neville have filed caveats in city courts in the row surrounding Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh, sour

Madras High Court adjourns Pallikaranai interim zone of influence case to November 11

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, they will go through the report filed by Tamil Nadu State Wetlands Au

Biocon gets launch clarity for breast cancer biosimilar after Genentech deal

The company is targeting the first quarter of 2027 for launches in the European Union and the UK, followed by the US in the third quarter of 2028

State government reclaims 281 hectares of unused land from BHEL, plans industrial park

Revanth Reddy Assures UK Investors of Policy Stability, Skilled Workforce

Discussions focused on strengthening partnerships in trade, investment, innovation, education and culture following the signing of the India-UK C

Peoples vote and voice cannot be taken away easily: Prabir Purkayastha

BJP is trying to come to power in Kerala using the Election Commission of India and the ED, says Manish Sisodia of AAP at a seminar on 'Political

IDBI employees' forum seeks review of stake sale, flags valuation concerns

The IDBI employees' forum sought a halt to the proposed sale and disclosure of valuation details, while the government said employees' service co

Prices Of Foreign Liquor Brands Hiked

Telangana has raised the maximum retail prices of 352 foreign liquor brands by 30 to 100 per bottle, with the revised rates taking effect across

In Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle, Yadav Transfers 11 District Collects, Appoints His Principal Secretary

Another significant development is the appointment of senior IAS officer Sukhvir Singh: Reports

Rubio in India from October 18: energy, investment in focus as trade talks drag on

He will meet Jaishankar, senior officials and business leaders; immediate breakthrough in trade deal unlikely, say sources

Bengali and Gujarati communities in Bengaluru gear up to host Durga Puja, Dandiya in grandeur

MADITSSIA to conduct 3-day Ayush expo from Oct 16

L-G stresses need for providing continuous training to government employees

22-year-old loses over 2 lakh to fraudster posing as escort service provider

New FIR Against Azam Khan Over Varsity Funds

Uttar Pradesh police have registered a fresh FIR against jailed Samajwadi Party leader: NEW DELHIReports

Groww Q2 profit rises 54% to 725 crore as revenue mix diversifies

Groww has been working to reduce its dependence on equity derivatives by expanding its presence across other business segments, including commodi

Inmate Commits Suicide at Patiala Jail During Rehabilitation Treatment

A Patiala inmate undergoing treatment at a de-addiction center reportedly took his own life. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause. I

West Bengal offers 5,000 and 50 kg rice to families hit by tea garden closures

The festive package will cover workers aged below 60, while the state government also plans to reopen 21 closed tea gardens

Alternative accommodation gains ground among Indian travellers: Report

A Booking.com and VIDEC report projects India's alternative accommodation gross booking value to reach $4.7 billion by FY29, with business travel

Letters to the Editor dated 14 October, 2026

Hyderabad Hosts Training Programme For Animal Keepers From South India Zoos

Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad launched a three-day training programme for 35 animal keepers from five southern states, focusing on animal ca

IIT-B student death case: Around 30 detained over protest outside Powai campus; delegation submits letter to director

The director said I dont see caste, a student representative said, adding that the delegation expressed its lack of confidence in the institutes

Scimplify raises $25 million in a strategic funding round led by Hitachi Ventures

Scimplify will build physical processing capabilities in the US while simultaneously qualifying American manufacturing partners that can support

Supreme Court Declines Asarams Bail Plea, Schedules Appeal Hearing

The court separately agreed to hear his appeal against the Rajasthan High Court's decision upholding his conviction in the Jodhpur case after he

Lord Malayappa Swamy, as Yoga Narasimha, rides Simha Vahanam during Brahmotsavams

17 troupes, comprising 491 artistes from 10 States, present an impressive array of classical and folk performances along the four mada streets

Fitness Is the New Social Club: Why India Is Racing Together

Why are more young Indians signing up for marathons, obstacle races and fitness events months in advance? And why is fitness becoming about more

You Are A War Criminal!: Pete Hegseth Heckled Amid Calls For Impeachment

Pete Hegseth faced a heated interruption as a protester branded the Defense Secretary a war criminal amid continuing anger over the U.S. war with

Pak Pilots, Muslim-Majority Crew Banned For Israel; Flydubai Horror Triggers New Air France Rule

Who gets to fly a plane over Israel? After the flydubai cockpit attack, a 9/11-style terror plot has moved from the cockpit to the aviation ruleb

Editorial. PERM challenge

India should turn an impediment into an opportunity

Ankita Bhandari case: 'VIP' question that has brought her parents to India Gate

SC agrees to urgent hearing of NEET-UG OMR plea over record loss fears

The petitioner sought an urgent hearing, warning that NTA could destroy the disputed NEET-UG 2026 OMR sheet when the prescribed 90-day record ret

ED completes registration of seven Heera Group properties auctioned for 15.03 crore

Watch: Why the world needs Indias diesel | Business Matters

The world is facing a diesel shortage as disruptions to oil supplies, attacks on Russian refining infrastructure and shipping constraints tighten

Special voter enrolment drive to begin in Keralam from Thursday

Toyota Kirloskar expects better sales to continue till Q1 next year

The additional capacity, which was expected to come up this year, will be at an upcoming third plant in Bidadi. It will have an annual capacity o

Former Karnataka CM Demands CBI Inquiry into Alleged Sting Operation Targeting Ministers

Basavaraj Bommai calls for a CBI investigation into a sting operation allegedly targeting Karnataka ministers, emphasizing the need for transpare

Local body polls: Visakhapatnam Collector reviews arrangements at strong rooms, counting rooms

Tension in Gulf: NoRKA-Saudi help desk launched for expats

Karnataka HC upholds UBL share pledge over banks' 6,203 crore claim

The Karnataka High Court held that banks' personal guarantee and contractual restrictions did not create a proprietary interest overriding the pl

ISCR and Chakra ink agreement to strengthen clinical research capacity in Maharashtra

Chakra is an initiative of the Maharashtra governments Medical Education and Drugs Department (MEDD), established in April 2025 as a Section 8 co

HC Questions GHMC Over 35-Storey Building Permit at Gunfoundry

The court sought to know whether the civic body had verified the width of approach roads, structural stability and environmental clearances befor

Tirunelveli Corporation official dies in office

Injured Monkey Left Unattended For Hours In Adibatla

An injured monkey in Adibatla reportedly went without adequate treatment for hours despite repeated calls to authorities and animal welfare group

US dollar hits 18-month high as hotter inflation revives Fed rate hike concerns

Stronger US consumer prices and surging gasoline costs lifted the greenback, while concerns over French debt weighed on the euro.

Who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines? Germanys sabotage trial reopens Europes biggest energy mystery years after the Baltic Sea explosions

On October 14, a trial commenced in Hamburg for Serhii Kuznietsov, a former Ukrainian military officer. He is accused of organizing the explosion

Two persons drown in Velankanni sea

CBI arrests Munitions India Limited official, SMPP CEO in defence leaks-for-money case

The CBI has arrested Anil Kumar, Munitions India Limited executive director, and SMPP CEO Ashish Kansal. They are charged with accepting bribes a

Reliances Jio Platforms files final IPO prospectus; offer to open on October 21

The offer opens for subscription on Wednesday, October 21, and closes on Friday, October 23. Anchor investor bidding is on Monday, October 19