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The BJP won two West Bengal Assembly seats and led in Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, while TVK and AINRC recorded wins in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

The RBI raised minimum daily CRR maintenance to 99 per cent from October 16 and announced a 25,000 crore bond sale on October 13 to align overnight rates with the repo rate.

Bloomberg consensus estimates project banks' Q2FY27 net profit at 1 trillion, up 19.6 per cent year-on-year, while large FCNR(B) deposit inflows are expected to weigh on margins.

Strong box office collections, higher ticket prices and spending per head are set to lift PVR Inox's Q2 results, while broadcasters face weak advertising and margin pressures

New Delhi [India], October 9: As India and the global development community focus on moving Artificial Intelligence from experimentation to measurable development outcomes, edGrid, a GeoAI-powered education governance intelligence solution developed by Deepspatial, was showcased today as one of the select State AI innovations at the India launch of the World Bank Group's World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence.

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 9: Genetidoc Genetic Clinic and DNA Testing Lab has launched the Genetidoc Rare Disease Forum. It is India's first online forum for rare genetic diseases, where patients and caregivers can ask questions and receive answers from qualified genetics specialists. Membership is free. Families can also connect with one another and follow clinical trials for genetic conditions.

MEA also objected to US Vice President JD Vance's description of H-1B workers as foreign indentured servants, calling the terminology deeply offensive for its historical and colonial connotations

The company previously indicated to investors at a separate event that its revenue run rate for last month was approaching $70 billion

New Delhi [India], October 8: Rocket Learning, one of India's largest early learning non-profits, hosted Udaan 2026 in New Delhi - India's largest convening on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). The event brought together a diverse line-up of speakers and experts from government and policymaking, research and academia, education, civil society and technology. The theme for this edition was 'From Surviving to Thriving', and the event saw discussions on enhancing Anganwadis, investing in e

From easier input tax credit claims to automated registration and a 40-crore cap on penalty-only appeals, the proposed changes seek to reduce compliance friction.

Musk questions whether Mukesh Ambani is the eal boss of India; government says security clearances are pending for all three satcom licensees

Reassess these holdings, avoid averaging down on price alone, and keep exposure modest

The regulator also suspended Shreyash Retail's licence over expired and rotten food products and sanctioned prosecution against Nex International over excessive pesticide residues

The FCNR(B) deposit flows of $135 billion was made possible by the strong macroeconomic fundamentals of India, says Malhotra

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Wednesday claimed attacks on military facilities and airports in neighbouring Saudi Arabia as the escalation deepened the latest front in the Iran war and threatened a crucial shipping alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. The Houthis' military spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, said on social media that the rebels launched ballistic missiles and drones in the attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in the capital, Riyadh, but didn't provide ev

Online festive sales could rise 29 per cent to 1.55 trillion, with quick commerce taking a 16 per cent share as Flipkart and Amazon expand their rapid delivery networks

Arun Subramaniyan says Articul8's India heritage-AI venture aims to raise $30-50 million by March, and explains why enterprises need domain-specific models to control token costs and improve context

Google's auto browse in Chrome can handle routine web tasks such as booking parking, filling lengthy forms and ordering groceries and more

Samsung SmartThings update and new local-control features come as Apple reportedly prepares a wider smart home push, while Matter and on-device processing aim to address compatibility and reliability

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Wednesday that the people of Bharat should follow their traditions and work for the betterment of society and the world, stressing that everyone should contribute towards ensuring a fulfilling life for all. Bharat's traditions are key to ensuring the safety and welfare of society and the world, he said after inaugurating various initiatives at the Gau-Vigyan Anusandhan Kendra in Deolapur, Nagpur district, to mark the birth centenary year of late VHP president Asho

The rush to develop artificial intelligence is delivering a growth spurt that's so far confined to a handful of countries, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said

Elon Musk-led satellite communication firm Starlink has designed its operations to comply with India's security and other regulatory needs, a senior official of the company said on Wednesday. Speaking at India Mobile Congress 2026, SpaceX's Starlink Business Operations Vice President Lauren Dreyer said the company has made an investment in setting up the required infrastructure to serve the Indian market. We've built our Starlink operations specifically for India in recognition of Indian securi

A Liberia-flagged vessel carrying oil, with a crew of 23 Indian nationals, came under attack by drone boats off Russia's Black Sea coast, Russian authorities said. The crew has been saved and evacuated to shore, a spokesman for the Russian transport ministry told state-run TASS news agency. The Aframax Rio tanker came under attack on Tuesday by unmanned surface vessels (USVs), and open fire is raging in the Black Sea waters, the Russian transport ministry said. The ministry said the vessel's all

Senior opener Smriti Mandhana was on Tuesday appointed captain of the Indian women's cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role. Harmanpreet announced her decision to step down as India captain in a social media post, following a review meeting with the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, women's team head coach Amol Muzumdar, and Mandhana in Guwahati on Monday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the appointment of Smriti Mandhana as the captain of the Indi

Sourav Ganguly has said there was no conflict of interest in his taking charge as the head coach of Delhi Capitals while continuing as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal, saying he has the order of BCCI ombudsman. The former India captain will take charge of an IPL team as head coach for the first time, replacing Hemang Badani at Delhi Capitals and overseeing the side in the 2027 season. Ganguly has been associated with the Capitals since 2019, having served in several roles, includi

New Delhi had last December imposed import tariffs on some grades for three years but despite the measure, there has been a surge in imports

His comments come as technology giants spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI, increasingly financed with debt, and as market gains concentrate in a handful of stocks

A Russia-backed network called Portal Kombat is spreading disinformation across hundreds of websites to influence AI models such as ChatGPT, Grok and Gemini, according to a former CIA officer

The Munich Security Conference poll, conducted in 11 countries, found respondents in India saying the government was oo accommodating of China

India has an opportunity again with China turning the reform clock back in some ways, says the man who helped launch Pepsi and Reebok in India

90% of parents will be picked based on how long they have been waiting, while 10% will be chosen by chance

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of a dairy plant worth Rs 255 crore in Madhya Pradesh on October 3

Proposed changes seek to widen the definition of services exports, ease rules around overseas branches and allow faster GST refunds through a risk-based mechanism

India's regulatory framework must evolve towards greater independence, transparency and accountability as markets and regulators mature

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says negotiations have been rigorous and both sides may have little room left for further concessions as talks on a trade deal continue

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: Jhamtani, a Pune-based real estate developer with a legacy spanning more than four decades, has been Great Place To Work Certified for September 2026-September 2027, following an employee workplace assessment conducted by Great Place To Work India, the organisation that certifies companies based on their workplace culture and employee experience. 93% of their people said Jhamtani is a place where trust, collaboration and leadership come together to create a

Twenty-three states spent 2.4 trillion, or 21.21 per cent of their combined capex budget, in April-August FY27, slightly below 21.73 per cent a year earlier

Hardeep Singh Puri and B L Verma's Rajya Sabha terms end on November 25; their exclusion comes amid speculation about a mid-term revamp of the Union Council of Ministers

Access with affordability should be a right across every industry, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday, citing sharp fall in voice and data tariffs and the exponential rise in internet and broadband users as evidence of how India has expanded its digital access. Backing his argument with figures, Scindia said voice call rates have fallen from Rs 16 per minute in the 1990s to becoming free, while data costs have dropped 97 per cent from Rs 287 per GB in 2014 to about Rs 8

Noice currently partners with 75 food entrepreneurs and plans to expand to over 500 products, backed by a financing programme offering up to 5 crore in formal credit

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 5: Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, and Couchbase, the Operational Data Platform for AI, have successfully concluded their partnership for Season 4, held in Bengaluru from September 5 to 13, 2026. Couchbase joined the Global Chess League as a sponsor for Season 4 in Bengaluru, bringing together two organizations with a shared interest in how technology and innovation can create more engaging experiences

Non-life insurers have discussed a 10 per cent co-payment on inpatient hospitalisation costs, but industry executives say the proposal is unlikely to get Irdai's nod

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: Tata CLiQ is hosting its annual flagship 10.10 sale on Tata CLiQ Fashion and Tata CLiQ Luxury, from October 8 to October 18, 2026. With attractive offers across various categories, such as apparel, beauty, accessories, footwear, jewellery, watches, and more, it's indeed the best time to shop for everything one needs to celebrate in style this festive season, from elevated fashion and beauty to thoughtful gifting and refined touches for one's home. This sa

IndiGo has raised fuel charges on domestic and international flights as ATF prices climb, with domestic charges now ranging from 375 to 1,300 based on distance

Temple, the wearable from Deepinder Goyal, is set to enter the market soon with a pill shaped design that tracks brain blood flow and monitors changes in real time in attempt to extend healthy life

Argentina's new scheme will also cover families, but applications are not open yet and legal and regulatory details remain pending.

The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee began its three-day meeting on Monday and is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points, aligning with the central banks' hawkish stance amid escalating conflicts in West Asia that pose risks for domestic inflation. An interest rate hike by the RBI in its upcoming monetary policy would mark a stance reversal, following rate cuts in 2025 and a prolonged pause thereafter, according to a PTI poll of 16 economists and bankers. Insights, assessments, and the

Electric vehicles are not the only solution to reduce pollution, and the auto industry should remain technology-agnostic in its efforts to cut emissions while giving consumers greater choice, TVS Motor Chairman Emeritus Venu Srinivasan said on Monday. I always believe we have to be agnostic (in technology) and look at the net effect on the country in terms of pollution, quality and environment. So, EV is not the only solution, Srinivasan said on the sidelines of the IFQM Symposium 2026. He said

Indian women athletes delivered 11 of the 21 gold medals in Aichi-Nagoya, a stark rise in their overall gold contribution from 32.14 per cent in 2022 to 52.38 per cent in 2026

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured more territory in southwestern Yemen, taking a key town in a blow to the Saudi-backed government forces as they advanced Monday toward a strategic provincial capital in the region. The fall of the town of Turbah came on Sunday, shortly before the internationally recognised government announced a major military operation against the Houthis. The escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis has revived Yemen's civil war after a four-year ceasefire. Turbah