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Meta acts on 5.3 million child sexual exploitation items in India, deploys new AI tools

Meta said predators have shifted tactics to advertising, using seemingly harmless ads to direct people towards illegal material hosted elsewhere.

7 Oct 2026 11:45 pm
US proposes $70,000 OPT fee for international students, $30,000 for renewals

The proposal could affect Indian students, who formed the largest group of international students enrolled in US institutions in 2024-25

7 Oct 2026 11:33 pm
SEBI relaxes private placement norms, allows up to 17 ISINs to mature in a year

The revised framework includes separate limits for plain vanilla debt, structured debt and specified bonds, with some securities excluded from calculations

7 Oct 2026 11:25 pm
RBI rate hike: Major banks raise lending rates, making loans costlier

The lending-rate increases took effect or will take effect from October 8, while some banks kept MCLR and Base Rate unchanged

7 Oct 2026 11:18 pm
SEBI introduces colour-coded credit risk-o-meter for debt securities

The new framework will apply to listed and proposed listed debt instruments issued through public issues or private placements.

7 Oct 2026 11:04 pm
Palm oil producing countries keen on ties with India

They stress the need for a collaborative approach to ensure reliable edible oil supplies, supporting farmers and promoting sustainable growth

7 Oct 2026 10:30 pm
Lekha Wireless to integrate Analog Devices radio technology in 5G and 4G products

irm will upgrade its RAN portfolio with ADIs Samana platform for simpler, lower-power designs

7 Oct 2026 10:29 pm
Soket AI unveils LOOP Harness to advance Indias frontier AI capabilities

The LOOP is an open-source harness designed to enable AI agents to work continuously for weeks, not minutes

7 Oct 2026 10:27 pm
Serena Williams, Olympic gold and nine egos: Abhinav Bindras playbook for corporate India

Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra says exceptional performance does not require exceptional confidence a lesson drawn from a 22-year sporting career marked by self-doubt, difficult team dynamics and relentless preparation that now shapes his approach to business and investing.

7 Oct 2026 10:22 pm
Karnataka beer sales surge 41% after AIB tax regime, excise revenue rises 13.4%

During AprilSeptember 2026, IMFL sales have held ground at 1.1%, whereas the tax revenue from IMFL has jumped by 13%

7 Oct 2026 10:17 pm
Bengaluru skill summit second edition set to kick start from November 3

Event to be held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok; first edition drew a footfall of over 6,500

7 Oct 2026 10:12 pm
IATA urges transparency in Mumbai airport flight cut plan

IATA issued the statement after the Civil Aviation Ministry put on hold Mumbai airports proposal to reduce one-third of all international flights from October 26

7 Oct 2026 10:11 pm
HYBE to host Weverse Con Festival in New Delhi in March 2027

First international edition will feature K-pop and Indian artists, with tickets exclusively on BookMyShow

7 Oct 2026 10:10 pm
GCCs under pressure: Why some India centers are cutting jobs or closing

Restructuring, global cost-cutting account for an estimated 5060% of layoffs in Indias GCCs as millions stuck in repeateable roles

7 Oct 2026 10:07 pm
Flipkart expects strong festive season, says early demand signals point to 1.8-2X unit growth

Gen Z accounts for 44-45% of customers; firm adds 750 PIN codes and positions Minutes as a fulfilment channel

7 Oct 2026 10:05 pm
Alcoholic beverage industry size grew to over 6 lakh crore in CY2025, premiumisation emerging as key growth engine: ISWA

The report noted that as consumers are increasingly trading up rather than simply consuming more

7 Oct 2026 10:05 pm
Quick commerce to hit $90 billion by FY2031, but growth will need more than speed

Google-Redseer report says festive sales may rise 110% y-o-y, with growth hinging on larger grocery baskets and non-metro trust

7 Oct 2026 10:04 pm
UNDP, Generali Central launch insurance innovation challenge to strengthen MSME resilience

Up to three winners will snag grants of up to $40,000 each, with applications due November 20, 2026 and results in February 2027

7 Oct 2026 10:03 pm
Tata Power ties up with Norwegian company for membrane-based floating solar

Tata Power and Ocean Sun will undertake a ~300 kWp floating solar pilot at Tata Powers Mulshi reservoir in Maharashtra to evaluate the technology under Indian conditions

7 Oct 2026 9:54 pm
TN Finance Secretary dismisses concerns around economic activity, says post-settlement GST is up 16.1% in H1

Post-settlemet GST is the amount available to the State as revenue after the Centre settles the IGST portion to them

7 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
Editorial. Boost for renewables

Centre rightly lays emphasis on grid capacity, storage

7 Oct 2026 9:21 pm
WHO advises against weight-loss drugs, surgery for children under 10

WHO strongly recommended interventions combining dietary changes, physical activity and behavioural support as the primary approach to battle child obesity

7 Oct 2026 9:09 pm
FTA utilisation cell set up to boost trade pact gains: Commerce Secretary

The argument that the latest FTAs would deliver better results as they are with complementary economies needs to be demonstrated through actual trade outcomes:

7 Oct 2026 9:03 pm
Committee to decide on market rate of land for laying transmission lines

The development assumes importance as RoW is among the main reasons for the delay in laying transmission lines, particularly for evacuating renewable energy from key producing states such as Gujarat and Rajasthan

7 Oct 2026 9:00 pm
Retail prices of diesel & petrol will have to be raised at some point: Moodys Ratings

Moodys Ratings expects that the 2026 baseline crude oil price will be in the range of $90-110 per barrel,

7 Oct 2026 8:59 pm
Meta finds 5.3 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content on Facebook, Instagram in January-June 2026

Says over 98 per cent found and proactively addressed before anyone reported it

7 Oct 2026 8:56 pm
Ola Electric sets 27 price for 1,000-crore rights issue

The company said its board approved the issue price along with a two-call payment structure

7 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
Tamil Nadu vehicle retail jumps 46% in September

Retail sales across categories stood at 2,25 units in September, compared with 1,54 lakh units in the same month last year.

7 Oct 2026 8:51 pm
RBI allows Account Aggregator interoperability, expanding customer choice

Move enables seamless consent-based data sharing, faster credit assessment and consolidated financial views

7 Oct 2026 8:44 pm
A smallfee on UPI transactions will not have a major impact on volumes: RBI GUV

According to NPCI, there is no impact on small-value UPI transactions up to 2,000

7 Oct 2026 8:44 pm
Airtel raises postpaid tariff by 50 in a bundle of one free international roaming

Sources in the company also said that the existing postpaid subscribers will be moved to the nearest higher plan within a month

7 Oct 2026 8:36 pm
Websites continue to face monetisation crisis as AI agents replace human traffic, says new report

A recent analysis from network services provider Cloudflare suggests that heavily crawled web categories like retail, computer software, IT & Services, and financial services have seen human traffic decline

7 Oct 2026 8:34 pm
SC to examine plea that systemic blindspots in aviation boom left disabled travellers stranded

The petition referred to recent media reports of a wheelchair-dependent passenger who was allegedly offloaded in Delhi while connecting from a Frankfurt flight

7 Oct 2026 8:27 pm
Rupee slides to a five-month low of 96.7/$, yields rise

The currency opened at 96.4 against the dollar and weakened to 96.8 after RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that easing was no longer under consideration amid a higher inflation outlook

7 Oct 2026 8:26 pm
RBI expects rate hike transmission to temper credit growth in coming quarters

Banks should undertake proper due diligence and use FCNR(B) deposits prudently, says Governor Malhotra

7 Oct 2026 8:24 pm
Apparel industry eyeing strong growth this festival season despite inflationary pressures

For organised apparel players, festival season is critical, accounting for 35-40 per cent of their annual sales

7 Oct 2026 8:22 pm
Ladakh launches high-altitude safari for tourists to watch elusive snow leopards

The administration described it as Indias first high-altitude wildlife safari and said the programme was aimed at bringing together tourism, conservation and local livelihoods.

7 Oct 2026 8:13 pm
Day 2 of protest: Rahul, Priyanka again detained as India bloc MPs attempt protest at Jantar Mantar

Defying authorities, the protestors punctured the bus which was carrying the Gandhis and other MPs out of the protest site

7 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Liquidity surplus expected to get drained out within the current financial year: RBI Guv

The RBI Governor emphasised that raising the cash reserve ratio (CRR) will be one of the least preferred ways of withdrawing liquidity

7 Oct 2026 7:55 pm
GST Council may clarify tax treatment of e-commerce logistics system

While the West Bengal Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (WBAAAR) denied the exemption to Flipkarts logistics model, the Tamil Nadu AAR has ruled in favour of exemption.

7 Oct 2026 7:48 pm
We have to build our own trust: Geetanjali Kirloskar on Vikrams legacy and the Toyota bond

Toyotas three-decade partnership with the Kirloskar family is moving into its next generation, with Geetanjali Kirloskar saying the relationship is being strengthened through fresh trust, shared values and a more entrepreneurial approach as Manasi Kirloskar takes on a larger role.

7 Oct 2026 7:36 pm
GabrielForvia 100-crore JV targets 10% share as India seating market heads to 4 billion

Gabriel India is making a major push beyond suspension systems into automotive seating, partnering with global supplier Forvia as rising vehicle premiumisation and EV adoption increase the value of seating content in Indian cars.

7 Oct 2026 7:35 pm
Tomato prices more than double in a month as El Nino impacts Sept weather

A warmer September, lack of ample rainfall, and below-normal night temperatures affect fruit-setting and leaf curl virus incidences, leading to a drop in arrivals

7 Oct 2026 7:27 pm
Adani Energy Solutions acquires Satara Power Transmission from PFC arm

PFC Consulting received a consideration of 19.01 crore for the transfer of the SPV to Adani Energy Solutions

7 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
Manufacturing, tech drive recovery in Indias flexi-staffing market in Q1

Retail sales was among the fastest-growing fresher roles at +50 per cent

7 Oct 2026 7:18 pm
Repo-rate hike wont derail festive auto growth; protecting affordability could cost 1,000 crore

Small EMI increases for individual buyers could become sizeable when financing support is extended across millions of vehicles

7 Oct 2026 7:18 pm
Brookfield buys 8 industrial logistics parks; to invest Rs 4,300cr on acquisition, development

Firm acquires 10.5 million sq ft portfolio across six metro clusters, marking its entry into industrial and logistics real estate

7 Oct 2026 7:15 pm