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Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: 17 feared dead

Rain triggered a rush among people waiting outside the Chorbagan pandal, with several falling on the road as the crowd surged forward

17 Oct 2026 11:06 pm
Rubios Jamnagar visit may focus on Reliances Texas refinery deal, boost Trumps midterm prospects: Expert

Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev sees a possible commercial and political dimension to the visit, alongside discussions on bilateral and regional issues.

17 Oct 2026 10:54 pm
Wider powertrain options key for Renault's future roadmap in India, CEO Deblaise says

Renault India CEO Stphane Deblaise is betting on strong hybrids, CNG variants, faster product development and greater localisation to lift the automakers market share from below 1%

17 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Air India extends temporary suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until Oct 24 amid Houthi attacks

Air India says, In view of the prevailing situation, Air India and Air India Express have temporarily suspended flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until 24 October 2026

17 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
Hybrids, CNG may contribute 50% of sales in 2-3 years: Renault India CEO

His comments follow the companys strong bet on hybrid and CNG technology in its India strategy

17 Oct 2026 1:35 pm
India gets tariff reprieve as Trump waives Russian oil penalties, but the threat lingers

Delhis energy sourcing stays guided by national interest; experts warn threat of revived tariffs could be used as leverage in trade talks

17 Oct 2026 1:10 pm
India's internal security landscape has changed irrevocably: Union Home Secretary

The problem of technology and social media would confront the young officers and they will have to find resources to come up with creative solutions which are as per law, he said

17 Oct 2026 1:07 pm
PepsiCo India expands Quakers portfolio with focus on Protein Ladooz and Chikki Bites

Priced at 10 per pack, Quaker Protein Ladooz and Protein Chikki Bites, will also strengthen PepsiCo Indias better-for-you foods portfolio

17 Oct 2026 12:49 pm
Global oil demand to rise sharply in 2027, led by India, non-OECD Asia: OPEC

OPEC projects global oil demand to average 108.2 mb/d in 2027, compared with 105.8 mb/d in 2026

17 Oct 2026 12:43 pm
FSSAI's legal action against Priyagold biscuits for using cattle feed bran, 2 others also in net

Legal proceedings for prosecution have also been initiated against Dodla Dairy and UEIR Organic Foods for serious violations of FSSAI rules and regulations

17 Oct 2026 12:41 pm
India rejects report by UN human rights expert that says Indian youth face retaliation, terms claims as 'hearsay'

In her report, Romero notes that in India, young people created a satirical political movement, a reference to the Cockroach Janata Party

17 Oct 2026 11:26 am
Trump's sanctions waiver offers India temporary relief, not lasting certainty: GTRI

It said that the move gives India relief from threatened additional duties of up to 100% linked to Russian oil purchases

17 Oct 2026 11:22 am
Cockroach movement founder arrested after detention, media reports say

Dipke was arrested to prevent a breach of the peace and will be called before a Special Executive Magistrate on Saturday

17 Oct 2026 9:47 am
Centre makes Aadhaar authentication mandatory for PM CARES for Children Scheme

Children under 18 may prove identity with enrolment acknowledgment (Enrolment ID) and age document (birth cert, passport, or class 10/12 marksheet)

17 Oct 2026 9:46 am
Healthy soil, healthy crops, healthy water: Rethinking sustainable agriculture in India

Healthy soils sustain crops; clean water supports farms and communities - managing both together is essential for lasting productivity and food security

17 Oct 2026 9:30 am
Why food processing is Indias real frontier in the fight against food waste

Indias progress should be measured not only by how much food it produces, but by how effectively that produce is preserved, processed and made available to consumers

17 Oct 2026 9:15 am
Climate change is quietly lowering the nutrient content of Indias staple crops

If climate change is quietly taking nutrition away from our food, then it is our responsibility to quietly and consistently bring it back

17 Oct 2026 9:08 am
Why quality solar infrastructure matters for the future of Indian agriculture

The policy and funding are already in place, and what remains is building to a standard that can stand in a field for 25 years, through every harvest

17 Oct 2026 8:40 am
Karnataka High Court strikes down enhanced SC/ST quota, upholds 50% reservation ceiling

The ruling follows two petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Karnatakas law that raised overall reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs to 56 per cent

16 Oct 2026 3:02 pm
Gold, Silver rebound on softer Dollar and falling yields; domestic gains capped by Rupee strength

The recovery follows Thursdays rebound, which was supported by a decline in the 10-year US Treasury yield to a three-week low

16 Oct 2026 2:18 pm
RBI gives NoC to PFC-REC merger

The merger of REC into PFC would create a financing entity with an aggregate loan book ofover 11 lakhcrore

16 Oct 2026 2:10 pm
Federal Bank posts record 1,386 crore quarterly profit, NPA hits decade low

Net Interest Income rose 26.38% year-on-year to 3,153.40 crore, outpacing advances growth of 21.66%

16 Oct 2026 2:08 pm
SEBIs Credit Risk-o-Meter may make bond risks easier to compare

Six colour-coded categories is expected to help investors assess credit risk across debt securities, with mandatory disclosures on offer documents, advertisements and online bond platforms

16 Oct 2026 2:06 pm
Centre caps trade margins on non-scheduled cancer drugs at 30%, SC asks why other medicines left out

The bench gave the Centre until October 27 to work out the modalities for capping medicine prices

16 Oct 2026 2:06 pm
Tea prices drop at Kochi auctions on weak upcountry, subdued demand

Traders said that most of the upcountry buyers stayed away from the market in Sale 42 on account of long Puja holidays, leading to a weak purchase and the trend is likely to continue for the next auctions as well

16 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
Todays Gold Rate in India October 16: Gold prices steady in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across metro cities on October 16

16 Oct 2026 2:02 pm
16 Oct 2026 2:02 pm
Persistent Systems to raise up to 8,000 crore via bonds

IT firm plans shorter-duration papers of up to five years to refinance bridge loan for Nagarro acquisition

16 Oct 2026 2:01 pm
Sunil Bharti Mittal named Knight of the National Order, Frances highest civilian distinction

Mittal honoured for his role in deepening economic ties between India and France and achievements in telecommunications and digital infrastructure

16 Oct 2026 2:00 pm
HDFC Life shares slip despite analyst upgrades after steady H1 results

The stock touched an intraday low of 532.60 before recovering, with traded volume of 33.57 lakh shares worth 181.62 crore by 1.17 pm

16 Oct 2026 1:54 pm
Neither approved nor disapproved, SC clarifies stance on Form 6 alterations

The remarks came in response to a petition filed by Priya Mishra against the Union government challenging the alterations made to Form 6 to register new voters during the SIR exercises

16 Oct 2026 1:52 pm
Nexus Select Trust appoints Siddharth Nawal as MD and CEO-designate

Nawal has played a key role in developing the retail real estate investment trust and has served on its board since November 2025

16 Oct 2026 1:49 pm
Wealth Company Alternates invests 400 crore in sports brand Boldfit

The investment will support Boldfits next phase of expansion, with significant investments planned for nationwide retail expansion, product innovation and manufacturing

16 Oct 2026 1:48 pm
Stock to buy today: HDFC Life Insurance Company(555)

We anticipate a breakout of 565 soon, which will turn the outlook bullish

16 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
UPL shares jump 5% on speciality chemical business prospects

The brokerage said Superform is targeting revenue growth of 2023% annually, with phosphorus and cyanide chemistries emerging as key growth drivers

16 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
Nirmala Sitharaman invites World Steel Association to open office in India

Indias rising steel production and infrastructure-led consumption are strengthening its role in the global industry, even as worldwide capacity pressures persist

16 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
HDFC Bank shares near 728 ahead of Q2 results; Sell orders at 77%

The stock opened at 727.90, touched an intraday high of 734.90 and a low of 726.05, against a previous close of 726.85.

16 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
ICMR to establish a high-altitude medicine centre in Himachal Pradesh for soldiers and communities

The centre will focus on the health implications of low oxygen levels, extreme cold and changing climatic conditions

16 Oct 2026 1:06 pm
Tamil Nadu eyes $1.5 trillion economy by 2036, bets on six cities beyond Chennai

A new Credai Tamil Nadu-JLL report calls for advance approvals, faster land development and coordinated infrastructure to accelerate urban growth across the State

16 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
61% of jobseekers willing to disclose mental health leave, survey finds

Career-related fears persist, while respondents identify clearer work-life boundaries and stronger managerial support as key measures to improve workplace mental well-being.

16 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Russia rejects Zelenskiys 60-day ceasefire proposal, seeks long-term peace deal

Moscow says a temporary truce is insufficient, as the dispute over wartime elections and Ukraines leadership continues

16 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Derivatives trading volumes may recover after settlement rule changes, analysts say

From December 7, derivatives contracts on expiry days will once again be settled using the volume-weighted average price of the last 30 minutes of regular trading

16 Oct 2026 12:49 pm
Anthropic, Open AI and the hyperscalers: The balance sheets that threaten to throw AI off balance

A deep dive into off balance sheet debt and variable interest entities - key aspects in the AI universe that have been making ripples recently

16 Oct 2026 12:46 pm
India office leasing stays flat at 66.7 million sq ft; Hyderabad leads with 50% growth

Knight Frank said expanding Global Capability Centres, flex operators and India-facing businesses are supporting demand despite an uncertain global business environment.

16 Oct 2026 12:46 pm
Rupee gains 96 paise, but Nifty falls 157 points on crude, FII outflows

Nifty 50 fell 157.10 points, or 0.70%, to close at 22,363.35, while the Sensex declined 547.65 points, or 0.76%, to 71,924.68

16 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Tamil Nadu govt steps in to curb food inflation, fine rice to be sold at 30 per kilo

The move comes as retail prices of rice in the open market have surged to 75 to 85 per kg.

16 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
SEBI notifies common ad code for market intermediaries; allows celebrity endorsement for brands

The Common Advertisement Code will apply to regulated entities stock brokers, depository participants, investment advisers, research analysts, online bond platform providers, portfolio managers, and mutual funds/asset management companies.

16 Oct 2026 12:26 pm
Saudi Aramco studying new crude export routes, overseas storage expansion

The move comes as global energy markets face disruptions stemming from ongoing conflicts in the region

16 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
Tamil Nadus new semiconductor scheme delinks Sops from Centres approval, incentivises local hiring, sourcing

The new scheme also extends incentives to semiconductor equipment, materials, chemicals, gases, testing and R&D infrastructure, in addition to setting up fabs, OSAT and packaging units

16 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
Airports in Bengaluru, Canada's Vancouver sign agreement

The agreement was signed in the presence of Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu and other dignitaries

16 Oct 2026 12:16 pm