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Microsoft president warns Trumps H-1B crackdown could push top AI talent abroad

Brad Smith defended Microsofts immigration practices, citing lengthy green card backlogs, consistent employee compensation and the companys recruitment of American workers

16 Oct 2026 10:46 pm
Kolkata restaurants ride Durga Puja rush, stay open well past midnight

Renowned eateries have already started staying open well past midnight, as the Durga Puja crowd makes a beeline to savour their sought-after dishes

16 Oct 2026 10:41 pm
ChatGPT usage doubles in India over past year; OpenAI expands Hindi voice capabilities

OpenAI is rolling out GPT-Live-1.1, an upgrade to its voice technology, with improved pronunciation, better handling of multilingual and mixed-language speech,

16 Oct 2026 10:36 pm
SC agrees to list plea that Rahul Gandhi pushed woman journalist in Oct 12 march

Orally mentioning the application before CJI, the senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia said the woman journalist was manhandled in the SC premises

16 Oct 2026 10:34 pm
SEBIs CAS rollback: Brokers welcome VWAP return, but market veterans flag risks

While brokers welcome the revised settlement mechanism, concerns persist over policy uncertainty, market integrity and whether the closing auction framework was given sufficient time.

16 Oct 2026 10:31 pm
Delhi to ban BS-IV and older commercial goods vehicles from November 1

Gurugram traffic police have asked transporters and operators to check emission standards and registration details before entering Delhi under the new restrictions.

16 Oct 2026 10:21 pm
Fairfax to engage Parekh, Sukthankar to advise it on IDBI Bank acquisition

Following the consummation of the proposedacquisition, the Prem Watsa-founded Fairfax expects that the operations of the new company would continue to be led by Rakesh Sharma, the current MD and CEO of IDBI Bank

16 Oct 2026 10:14 pm
Indias latest FDI trends: Heres what data reveals

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into India rose 22 per cent year-on-year to $30.66 billion in the first quarter of FY27, even as equity inflows rose only 6 per cent. Tamil Nadu overtook Maharashtra and Karnataka as the top recipient of FDI equity during the quarter, while services attracted the most investments among sectors. Japan emerged as the largest source, overtaking Singapore and the US.

16 Oct 2026 9:59 pm
CERT-in incident flags need for AI-enhanced security measures rather than reacting to attacks

At odds with this,Greyhound Research assessed the incidents as the failure ofIndias defences against AI agents at detection

16 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Editorial. Fatally expensive

To combat high drug prices, caps alone will not work

16 Oct 2026 9:26 pm
Entry buyers use festive discount to buy mid-range phone

Mid and Premium together account for 93% of expected festive demand, leaving 7% for everything above 50,000 and below 12,000

16 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
Festive airfares shoot through the roof, with some domestic tickets touching 35,000

Routes to Bihar and Goa, in particular, have seen dramatic jumps, signaling another round of price pressures as the holiday rush looms.

16 Oct 2026 9:14 pm
Kashmir homestay investment hinges on peace, policy support

Jammu and Kashmir Homestay Policy, 2026, could encourage more homeowners to register their properties and give prospective investors greater confidence to enter tourism sector

16 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
Ahead of festival season, mutual funds halt fresh investments into gold FoF

Nearly 17 fund houses have stopped fresh investment in gold Fund of Funds (FoF) which in turn invests in MF schemes

16 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
RBI okays Scheme of Amalgamation of Indian branches of Emirates NBD with RBL Bank

All the Indian branches of Emirates NBD will function as branches of RBL Bank Limited with effect from December 01, 2026

16 Oct 2026 9:07 pm
HYBE and BookMyShow to bring Weverse Con Festival to India in March 2027

The two-day festival will combine established K-pop performers and emerging Indian talent, with tickets available exclusively through BookMyShow

16 Oct 2026 8:56 pm
Ahead of festival season, MFs halts fresh investments into gold FoF

Nearly 17 fund houses have stopped fresh investment in gold Fund of Funds (FoF) which in turn invests in MF schemes

16 Oct 2026 8:51 pm
From Operation Sindoor to ADAS: Tonbo Imaging takes battlefield technology to civilian applications

Tonbo Imaging is leveraging its advanced military imaging systems to enhance road and railway safety as it prepares for a major IPO

16 Oct 2026 8:50 pm
PNBs net profit rises 13% in Q2; plans to launch special campaign for RD amid bearish stock mkt

The banks gross non-performing assets (NPAs) moderated to 2.55 per cent of gross advances at the end of September 2026, down from 3.45 per cent a year ago

16 Oct 2026 8:34 pm
16 Oct 2026 8:27 pm
SEBIs saptapadi to a more robust SME market

The tweaks could spark more investors to join early-stage growth stories, while keeping risk in check

16 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
MEA defends Jaishankars Mumbai meetings with Rubio

Ministry says hosting foreign dignitaries in cities outside Delhi has been a practice over the past decade

16 Oct 2026 8:24 pm
Madhya Pradesh tops in paddy residue burning, incidents dip in Haryana, UP

The stubble burning incidents is linked with paddy harvesting, and it varies from year to year due to the transplanting period selection and local weather factors

16 Oct 2026 8:23 pm
Services exports decline marginally in September amid AI-led muted growth of IT and software services

Slowing demand in the Western world, advancements in AI and the impact of geopolitical shifts on travel and logistics services weigh on the sector

16 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Indian exporters readying consignments for IndiaNew Zealand FTA launch

While New Zealands average tariff is about 1.9%, India expects gains from duty elimination in higher-tariff sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, automobiles, auto parts and chemicals

16 Oct 2026 8:15 pm
FSSAI issues notice to Gemini Edibles over rice bran oil claims, flags Delhis Radisson Blu hotel

The regulator cited unpermitted cholesterol claims, hygiene deficiencies, pest activity and food-handling lapses in its latest enforcement actions against food businesses

16 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Israel eyes Indian leisure, corporate travellers

Over the last week Israels tourism ministry held roadshows in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru showcasing its diverse attractions, shared connections with India and clarifying doubts about its visa procedures

16 Oct 2026 8:05 pm
Kothari Industrial gets DGCA certification for KOAIR-10L agricultural spraying drone

The medium-class hexacopter features a 10-litre spray tank and flat-fan nozzles for uniform application of pesticides, fertilisers and plant nutrients

16 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
Know your AI agents first, experts tell organisations

CERT-In flags Agent intrusions; says old vulnerabilities exploited

16 Oct 2026 8:02 pm
Jio Platforms IPO: Ambani taps massive Reliance workforce to boost offering

The conglomerate has reached out to most of its nearly 420,000 employees across all group companies, encouraging them to consider investing in the $3.2 billion IPO

16 Oct 2026 8:01 pm
Ex Keralam CM fears arrest in CMRL payoff case; SC may hear in Dussehra holidays

Vijayans petition said grave prejudice and irreparable harm would be caused to him if the FIR was acted upon by law enforcement agencies

16 Oct 2026 7:58 pm
Rupeeflo bets on GIFT City, targets 30% revenue share as Bengaluru-based fintech eyes payments play

Founded in April 2024 by Maurya, Ashish Jha and Manav Bharambe, Rupeeflo began operations in December that year

16 Oct 2026 7:53 pm
SC verdict on YES Bank AT1 bonds brings relief for mutual funds, retail investors

By reversing the administrators 2020 write-down of about 8,415 crore in AT1 securities, recovery now looks likely, prompting funds like Nippon India and Kotak Mahindra to pause new subscriptions

16 Oct 2026 7:53 pm
New rules to regulate volatile airfares to be published in two weeks, Centre tells SC

Senior advocate Ravindra Srivastava, appearing for the petitioner, however, questioned the delay in framing the rules, pointing out that concerns over steep airfares had resurfaced ahead of Diwali this year

16 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
Urban Company net loss widens in Q2, revenue up 41.4%

The companys board also approved raising up to 2,500 crore through the issue of equity shares or other convertible securities via qualified institutional placement (QIP), subject to shareholder approval.

16 Oct 2026 7:44 pm
India Inc sees attrition spike as demand for niche talent increases

Attrition rates among surveyed Indian firms stood at 18 per cent in 2026, a sharp increase from 16.2 per cent last year

16 Oct 2026 7:42 pm
Kharge urges PM Modi to call all-party meet on delimitation, flags delay in proroguing Parliament

Kharge cautioned Modi in a letter against any attempts to bulldoze a far-reaching Constitutional Amendment Bill

16 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
Sitharaman pitches rupee mechanism to bridge global forex crunch, trade disruptions

Settlements in rupees could help countries sustain trade despite forex squeezes, while signalling optimism on a new India-US trade accord

16 Oct 2026 7:34 pm
Snabbits FY26 loss widens 29-fold to 168 crore

Snabbit has raised $112 million across five funding rounds and was valued at $377 million following its Series D round

16 Oct 2026 7:29 pm
Ola Electrics 1,000 crore rights issue uncovers SEBI scrutiny, audit deficiencies

As Aggarwal announces 150 dealers, the EV makers offer document reveals allegations over sales and network claims, internal audit gaps

16 Oct 2026 7:27 pm
Land, funding hurdles hamper Ayushman Arogya Mandir expansion, affecting primary healthcare access in slum areas

In slum settlements such as Peeragarhi Camp in West Delhi, where the government has no land or permanent structures to set up Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, residents continue to struggle for access to primary healthcare

16 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
Tractor retail sales rise 13.7% YoY in September on low base effect

Tractor sales in September 2026, however, declined 12.6% month-on-month amid a late festive calendar and patchy monsoon conditions

16 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Gen Z reshapes festive shopping as creator-led discovery gains traction

As platforms seek to convert inspiration into purchases, discovery and consideration are becoming as important as conversion

16 Oct 2026 7:23 pm
Q2 Results Highlights: Urban Companys loss widens; Bajaj Housing Finance PAT rises 18%; PNB, DLF, Oberoi, Crompton Greaves, Ujjivan SFB and Federal Bank post profit growth

Q2 Results Highlights, 16th October 2026: Stay tuned to get real-time market, business and financial news updates

16 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
Vi disrupts with Indias first prepaid family plan

Introduces a first-ever proposition that lets prepaid customers create A Vi prepaid family on the Vi app, enabling data sharing, assured savings and exclusive offersfrom anywhere in the country

16 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
SBI ups marginal cost of funds-based lending rates by 15 basis points across five tenors

The hike in MCLRs comes in the wake of the RBIs rate setting panel increasing the repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.25 per cent to 5.50 per cent

16 Oct 2026 7:14 pm
Call to make Kerlalams agricultural sector more competitive, innovative and sustainable

KAU Vice Chancellor T. Sajitha Rani highlighted the growing interest among young people returning from overseas jobs to pursue agriculture and agri-based businesses

16 Oct 2026 7:08 pm
Canada, India aim to conclude CEPA by year-end; Fairfax deal signals investment momentum

The two countries are seeking to more than double bilateral trade to C$70 billion by 2030, with the proposed CEPA expected to improve market access for businesses on both sides

16 Oct 2026 7:07 pm