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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday defended the milk price hike, saying it was necessary to safeguard farmers' interests, particularly when the state was reeling under severe drought. He said the decision also reflected the government's reverence for the cow, regarded as a mother, and its commitment to protecting cattle. The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved a Rs 8 per litre increase in milk prices across all categories. According to Shivakumar, milk producers had sought a

The Congress president was speaking at a 'mock impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar conducted in New Delhi by Opposition parties

New Delhi [India], October 31: The ranking includes ten hubs across ten countries. Moscow ranked ahead of hubs in South Korea, Spain, Singapore, India, Brazil and Germany. The hubs ranked above Moscow were AD Gaming Hub in Abu Dhabi, with a score of 2.56, and Shanghai's Xuhui District, with 2.48. The findings were presented during the business program of the second Moscow International Game Week, taking place in Moscow from October 29 to November 1, 2026.

Salem (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 31: Kauvery Hospital Salem, has launched the 'Padi Eru Paati' campaign to encourage elder women to address knee pain and mobility challenges and lead active, independent lives. The initiative follows the conclusion of the earlier 'Oodi Vilayadu Thatha' campaign, which benefited elderly men in Salem. Building on the response to the previous initiative, 'Padi Eru Paati' will focus on raising awareness about knee health and advanced treatment options among elder

The scheme will allow UK charities, universities and employers to sponsor eligible refugees, with the first arrivals expected in autumn 2027

Directed by Govind Nihalani, the 1983 film is unsettling even now, not because of its depiction of police brutality but because of the recognition of how it is embedded in our society

New Delhi [India], October 30: Indian manufacturers and exporters in the building materials and interiors sector can access Market Access Support (MAS) through the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) to participate in MosBuild 2027 in Moscow, opening new opportunities to connect with Russian buyers and explore the wider Eurasian market.

The Supreme Court has appointed former judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to mediate the Reliance-Centre dispute over alleged gas extraction from ONGC's adjoining KG Basin block.

The three-year board will advise the Centre on welfare schemes for gig, platform and unorganised workers, with representatives from aggregators, trade unions and state governments.

IMF to reassess India's growth projections in the January World Economic Outlook update after the risks posed by the weather event materialise

HERC has halted the parallel distribution licence granted to Eleven Power for Gurugram and Nuh following state government directions, raising concerns over power sector reforms.

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, crypto experts called for clearer regulations and tax reforms, warning that high taxes were pushing trading overseas despite strong adoption in India.

The government is considering easing paperwork for certain foreign investors under revised FDI norms, while advancing import substitution plans and allocating funds to support startups

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026's Smart Investor Arena, experts urged investors to set financial goals, diversify portfolios, avoid herd mentality and understand risks before investing

At the Business Standard Smart Investor Arena, wealth managers urged Gen Z investors to trust compounding and stay disciplined amid social media advice, AI tools and market volatility

PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam calls for restoring MDR to sustain UPI growth, while outlining plans to expand feature-phone payments, affordable credit and financial services

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27: Aleph, a global leader accelerating digital advertising and fintech solutions across more than 130 high-growth markets, today announced the appointment of Medhavi Singh as its new Country Head for India. The appointment signals Aleph's commitment to India's digital economy, a market it sees as pivotal to the pace of digital growth right across APAC.

At the Business Standard Smart Investor Arena 2026, experts urged young investors to understand crypto fundamentals, start small and assess risks as tokenisation and stablecoins gain ground.

At the Business Standard Smart Investor Arena, fund managers said SIFs may suit investors seeking risk-adjusted returns, while PMS offers higher return potential with greater volatility

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi's KVR Murty said retail derivatives trading may need more guardrails amid expiry-day hyperactivity, stressing investor protection and market integrity.

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said India's growth momentum remained strong despite global shocks, aided by a diversified economy and policy response

At the Business Standard Smart Investor Arena, Sakchi Jain warned that Gen Z's rising reliance on credit and lifestyle spending poses a bigger threat to SIP discipline than market volatility

Devina Mehra on why Indian investors should diversify globally, manage risks and look beyond familiar markets to build long-term wealth

Pension regulator in talks with HRMS providers to enable salary-linked contributions; sees scope for pension funds to finance infrastructure

State Cabinet approves four link expressways worth 17,542 crore, a robotics park in Greater Noida and GCC projects involving investments of 1,710 crore ahead of Assembly polls

Ajay Seth says India's insurance sector must grow 1.5-2 times faster than the economy, with faster claims settlement, greater transparency and lower distribution costs key to expanding coverage

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, PFRDA chief S Ramann outlined plans to expand pension coverage, strengthen APY, integrate NPS with payroll systems and fund infrastructure

Rising repayment delays and tighter renewal rules underline the risks of using gold loans to manage existing debt

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Irdai chief Ajay Seth called for transformative reforms to help insurance grow up to twice as fast as India's economy, with faster claims and wider coverage

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, crypto experts called for clearer regulations and tax reforms, warning that high taxes were pushing trading overseas despite strong adoption in India.

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Amazon Pay, Juspay and Visa executives called for clear liability rules, robust authentication and traceability to build trust in agentic payments

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday extended the deadline by six months, till April 27, 2027, for debenture trustees to comply with requirements governing activities that fall outside its regulatory purview. Under Regulation 9C of the Sebi (Debenture Trustees) Regulations, 1993, a debenture trustee holding a valid certificate of registration is required to transfer activities not regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to separate business units within a prescribed timeline.

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi's KVR Murty said retail F&O traders may need additional guardrails, while stressing investor awareness, market integrity and technology-led oversight

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Shaktikanta Das called for larger, globally competitive Indian banks, deeper bond markets and wider credit access to support India's growth ambitions

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam outlined plans to take UPI to a billion Indians, while questioning market share caps and backing MDR to sustain digital payments

Central Asia gains appeal on fees as junior doctor status Georgia's faces scrutiny over eligibility

Record voter turnout and anger over security failures put Netanyahu's long-standing grip on power to the test

Fresh Houthi attacks raise security concerns around Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure as Egypt authorises steps to support Riyadh

Haryana's move to allow Eleven Power to compete with state-run DHBVN faces political headwinds and employee protests, raising questions over the future of Open Access in the power sector

Persistent price pressures complicate the Fed's rate outlook as energy costs, tariffs and AI-led spending sustain demand

Qualcomm sees growth opportunities in smart glasses, AI inference, edge data centres and satellite connectivity, with India emerging as a key market for affordable next-generation technology

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, economists warned that AI and capital-intensive growth could threaten job creation, calling for labour-intensive manufacturing and faster skilling

The story of the first 21 days after Independence has all the ingredients of a thriller, with plot twists, intrigue and princely states determined to preserve their independence

Tariffs, wars and global disorder are forging a more resilient India Inc

Sly innuendos aside, the recent social media exchanges involving Starlink make a case for harnessing satellites to roll out connectivity more evenly across India

Lula da Silva has multiple challenges

LT Foods, the maker of Daawat basmati rice, on Tuesday reported a 10 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 180 crore for the September quarter, while revenue grew 17 per cent to Rs 3,253 crore. The company's revenue from operations stood at Rs 2,772 crore in the year-ago period. Net profit was Rs 164 crore in the July-September quarter of the previous fiscal. EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) rose 13 per cent to Rs 358 crore in the seco

A slower transition can address unanticipated impacts

The next phase of GST reforms, promises simpler registration, quicker refunds and wider input tax credit, but businesses say deeper structural and administrative changes are needed

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, NFRA chief Nitin Gupta said credible financial reporting and independent audits are vital to attracting long-term capital for Viksit Bharat 2047