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Haryana ERC puts Eleven Powers parallel power distribution licence on hold

The commissions decision follows a state government directive issued under the Electricity Act, 2003, raising concerns over financial and consumer implications

28 Oct 2026 9:33 pm
Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with US and Japan defence chiefs in Philippines

Discussions cover engine production, maritime security, defence industry ties and joint development of naval technologies

28 Oct 2026 8:40 pm
BJP-JD(S) sweep Karnataka Council polls, Congress draws a blank

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accepted the verdict, saying the Congress would examine the message from voters and take corrective measures.

28 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
Congress draws a blank in Karnataka MLC polls, Modi taunts party over ballot papers

Results from 28 legislative council constituencies across four states saw varied outcomes, with the BJP, Samajwadi Party and regional parties winning seats

28 Oct 2026 6:00 pm
Khelo India scheme gets 1,856.67 crore to boost sports goods manufacturing

The initiative will support manufacturing clusters, encourage private investment, promote research and innovation, and create employment across the sports goods value chain.

28 Oct 2026 5:35 pm
Tata Power-DDL, NCRTC sign pact to shift utilities for 136.3-km Namo Bharat corridor

The agreement covers power network relocation and permissions needed for civil construction along a proposed rapid transport link connecting Delhi and Haryana

28 Oct 2026 5:04 pm
Indias factory output growth moderates to 6.7% in September

Official data showed a moderation in industrial activity in September, with manufacturing growth easing while electricity and gas supply remained strong.

28 Oct 2026 4:52 pm
SEBI explores India-built AI model for securities market supervision

Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said AI could strengthen market oversight as the regulator reviews rules governing overseas investor participation

28 Oct 2026 3:57 pm
India approves 10,000-crore shipping container manufacturing programme

The Cabinets approval comes as global conflicts disrupt maritime routes, increase shipping detours and put pressure on container availability.

28 Oct 2026 3:24 pm
Amazon Great Indian Festival sees strong shopping in Punjab

According to Amazon, laptops recorded 13-fold growth in Punjab over a regular business day, while tablets and speakers registered nine-fold growth

28 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Indian stocks may rebound in November, but high crude prices pose a risk

Brokerages see scope for a technical recovery in Indian equities, although crude oil prices and global investment trends could constrain gains

28 Oct 2026 3:20 pm
India to set up National Hydrocarbon Technology Hub to boost oil, gas R&D: MoPNG Joint Secretary

The initiative would establish a nationally anchored research and development ecosystem to realise the potential of technologies developed in the sector

28 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
Indias flexible office space stock may double to 180 million sq ft by 2030: Colliers-CII

The report said flexible workspaces could account for nearly one-third of overall Grade A office leasing by 2030, up from an estimated 20-25 per cent currently

28 Oct 2026 3:08 pm
Google sees AI as an economic equaliser for Indias small businesses

Google Indias Preeti Lobana highlighted AIs potential to transform business operations and strengthen small enterprises as India advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047

28 Oct 2026 3:05 pm
Steamhouse India signs agreement with Haryana to explore 500-cr industrial infrastructure investment

The investment would focus on community boiler systems for industrial clusters

28 Oct 2026 2:22 pm
Indian patent office rejects TB Alliances patent for Drug-Resistant TB treatment

Patient groups opposed the application, arguing that the drug combination was already known. The decision could help improve access to affordable treatment.

28 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Cyclone Arnab: AP CM asks Center to depute team to assess damage

Konaseema, Kakinada, East Godavari, West Godavari, Anakapalli and Krishna districts have been severely affected by the cyclone

28 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Jios IPO surge ends Tatas reign as most valuable India group

Jios current valuation at over 12.5 lakh crore pushes Reliance Groups combined market value past 30 lakh crore, surpassing Tata Groups 25 lakh crore valuation

28 Oct 2026 1:46 pm
Indias credit card base expands 9.5% y-o-y in September; spending moderates on high base: Jefferies

Total credit card spending fell 6.2% y-o-y during the month, compared to a growth of 5.5% registered in the previous month

28 Oct 2026 1:12 pm
Very severe cyclone Arnab crosses Andhra coast, weakens into severe cyclonic storm

IMD says the landfall process is complete with the weather system moving entirely over land

28 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
India holds talks in South Korea to boost Indias shipbuilding ambitions

Meetings with Korean firms and Cypruss Shipping Deputy Minister cover investment, technology, recycling yards and green shipping partnerships

28 Oct 2026 11:24 am
Indian tax officials visit liquor maker Radico Khaitan's offices amid Scotch imports review

The visit from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is part of an industry-wide exercise being conducted by the authority

28 Oct 2026 11:21 am
CAIT, NASSCOM sign pact to train traders across India in AI, cyber security, digital marketing

The pact, signed under Tech Connect for Traders and MSMEs Accelerating Digital Transformation, was witnessed by Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada

28 Oct 2026 10:03 am
Cyclone Arnab: AP CM Naidu asks officials to expedite relief

Preliminary assessment of crop damage to be prepared

28 Oct 2026 9:56 am
India among Oracle NetSuite's highest-priority markets, says Asia head Suxena

One of the biggest advantages India has is that we have a young population which is actually now native to using cloud and AI: Suxena

28 Oct 2026 9:54 am
Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh

No loss of life had been reported so far, although trees were uprooted in several places and power supply was disrupted

28 Oct 2026 9:35 am
Indiamart Q2 net profit up 9.8% at 90.7 cr, revenue rises to 428.64 cr

Total income grew 4.95% at 421 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal

28 Oct 2026 9:33 am
AP Govt fully prepared to tackle Cyclone Arnab: CM Naidu

The cyclone is likely to affect the region from Srikakulam to Bapatla. The cyclone is likely to cross the coast near Yanam, close to Kakinada.

27 Oct 2026 9:06 pm
Telangana declares 365 mandals drought-hit

111 mandals in the severe category; State to seek NDRF assistance

27 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
Cent raises $15 million in Series A co-led by Blume Ventures and SPC; to build full stack preventive health platform for India

The funding will go into this R&D and into growing Cents AI, engineering and clinical teams

27 Oct 2026 8:51 pm
Karnataka SIR removes over 99 lakh names from voter roll

The final electorate comprises more than 2.25 crore male voters, 2.29 crore female voters, and 2,841 third-gender voters

27 Oct 2026 8:38 pm
CISF shifts from territorial to sector-based security doctrine to boost domain specialisation

The force reorganisation that becomes operational from November 1, will also better serve the countrys economic security

27 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
Aavin hikes prices of butter, ghee, curd and other milk products from Wednesday

The Tamil Nadu dairy cooperative said the revision was necessary to offset rising production costs and keep its products competitive

27 Oct 2026 8:02 pm
27 Oct 2026 7:52 pm
Reckitt says India business grew double-digit in September quarter

The consumer products major said that Harpic delivered double-digit growth in Q3 CY2026 supported by continued strength across emerging markets, including India

27 Oct 2026 7:27 pm
TractorNext platform to simplify farm equipment buying decisions

The platform aims to provide equipment information and support better purchasing decisions among farmers, rural entrepreneurs and equipment buyers

27 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
Womens safety is crucial to Indias economic growth

Companies must incorporate socio emotional behavioural training and mixed-gender dynamics into employee orientation programmes

27 Oct 2026 5:45 pm
DPDP Act explained: Why news publishers say Indias data protection law could hurt journalism

The legal challenge centres on whether Indias data protection framework adequately safeguards privacy without restricting journalistic investigations and public-interest reporting

27 Oct 2026 5:19 pm
India open to Chinese imports, hopes to boost exports to China and ASEAN: Piyush Goyal

India is seeking fairer trade ties with China while expanding export opportunities, even as imports and the bilateral trade deficit remain concerns.

27 Oct 2026 5:05 pm
JLR India starts local production of Defender 110 in Pune, cuts prices by up to 34 lakh

The move brings the luxury SUVs manufacturing closer to Indian customers, while global production of other Defender variants continues in Slovakia.

27 Oct 2026 4:35 pm
India seeks bigger share of diesel exports on refining capacity boom

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

27 Oct 2026 4:29 pm
5 developmental imperatives, including increasing credit intensity, would underpin Indias journey towards Viksit Bharat: Shaktikanta Das

Das underscored that first among the developmental imperatives is increasing the size and scale of the credit market

27 Oct 2026 4:19 pm
Healthware partners Fujifilm to expand use of precision surgical imaging solutions

Healthware and Fujifilm partner to expand intra-operative ultrasound in India, boosting real-time surgical imaging and navigation across hospitals nationwide

27 Oct 2026 3:55 pm
India adds 6.57 million mobile subscribers in September, Jio and Airtel account for over 5.3 million additions: TRAI

The number of wireless mobile subscribers increased from 1,293.43 million at the end of August to 1,300 million at the end of September, registering a monthly growth rate of 0.51%

27 Oct 2026 3:51 pm
Indian lenders delay dollar bond sales as hedging costs climb

Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank and Bank of India have shelved planned issuances, while Karur Vysya Bank awaits more favourable pricing

27 Oct 2026 3:48 pm
India needs resilient semiconductor supply chains to move up the value chain

Industry leaders highlighted opportunities in advanced packaging, quantum technology and photonics, while calling for better training to meet semiconductor industry needs

27 Oct 2026 3:32 pm
Australia expands biometric collection programme to visa applicants in India

From October 26 this year, new Australian visa applicants in India may need to provide biometrics (fingerprints and facial image)

27 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
Comic Con India makes Madhya Pradesh debut in Indore this December

The event will feature activities spanning comics, anime, gaming, cosplay, merchandise and brand experiences

27 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
India poised to refine for world as global capacity declines: Union Minister Puri

India's refining capacity would reach 300 million tonnes per annum by 2030, though the projection may not include all new greenfield refineries in the pipeline

27 Oct 2026 3:28 pm