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The ouster came as Zacharia was shadowed by questions about how she had presented her legal career and handled her first press briefing

These makers are translating, not copying, the western varieties. One Chennai cheesemaker coats cheddar with milagai podi, a South Indian chilli-and-lentil powder

The White House listed $330.5 billion in investments from India, including a $300 billion Reliance Industries refinery project, as part of $10.871 trillion in investments in the US.

TERI's Nitin Desai says environmental concerns have limited influence over development policies, while experts flag climate finance challenges and weakening global cooperation.

The ministry said hosting foreign dignitaries in different Indian cities has been a longstanding practice, rejecting Congress claims that the US had 'summoned' Jaishankar to Mumbai

The government's cybersecurity enforcement agency also said most of the companies these AI models and AI agents targeted had no idea their networks had been breached

The NBFC expects loan-book growth of over 20 per cent in H2FY27, driven by urban finance and festive demand, while monitoring crop output, rural liquidity and weather-related risks

The Supreme Court will examine whether uncapped ad valorem court fees amount to taxation while hearing a plea challenging Kerala's 2025 court fee hikes and the absence of a ceiling

Applications chief Vijaye Raji says the company is building Hindi voices and courting Indian developers and enterprises

Bhel's Q2FY27 profit surged 119 per cent year-on-year as revenue growth and margin gains beat estimates, while a Rs 2.6 trillion order book supports future growth prospects

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a plea seeking age-based social media restrictions and safeguards to protect children from online exploitation and harmful content

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says China has denied market access to Indian products despite repeated requests, while calling for a review of India's trade pact with Asean.

The funding takes RapidCanvas' total capital raised to $52.5 million and will support expansion of its go-to-market teams, field AI engineering operations and partner network.

Several fund houses have suspended lump-sum purchases and new investment plans, while existing instalments and redemptions continue.

An NSO study finds that in-kind welfare transfers helped 15.8 per cent of Indians move into higher consumption classes, with West Bengal recording the highest share among major states

Rupee's gains continue, reaching over a one-month high

Restrictions come amid soaring gold investments and at a cost for AMCs

Deloitte India has raised its FY27 growth forecast from 6.5-6.8 per cent, citing sustained private demand and improving investment conditions, while flagging geopolitical risks.

The new facilities include galvanising and annealing lines, a slurry pipeline and an air separation unit, while the NINL expansion aims to boost steelmaking capacity in Odisha.

Major investments by Fairfax, MUFG, SMBC and Emirates NBD lead a wave of foreign capital commitments across India's banking, NBFC and insurance sectors amid regulatory reforms and strong credit demand

Cap total equated monthly instalments at 40 per cent of take-home income, choose a manageable tenure, and check prepayment terms

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: Raymond Lifestyle hosted a one-of-a-kind luxury gathering dedicated to the country's most celebrated bespoke wedding planners and an invitation-only soiree at The Chairman's Collection Flagship store in Bandra. Reckoned for being integral to weddings, this unique event is conceptualised to bring together over 40 of the planners behind India's extraordinary weddings, creating a rare space for collaboration, inspiration, and discovery.

The discussions are expected to cover key areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy, critical energy issues, and regional and global developments, the MEA said

Meesho's AI-powered Prism drives nearly 70% of orders, while its Chorus agent handles 60% of user queries as the e-commerce platform expands AI adoption across operations

The amalgamation will take effect on December 1, 2026, following Emirates NBD's acquisition of a 60 per cent stake in RBL Bank through a Rs 26,000 crore capital infusion

Food regulator flags hygiene violations at Radisson Blu, misleading claims for rice bran oil on e-commerce platforms, and suspends or cancels licences of two food businesses

India women vs Zimbabwe women 1st T20I begins at 7 pm IST on Friday, with the toss at 6:30 pm IST. Fans in India can stream the match on the JioHotstar app and website

New Delhi [India], October 16: Ai+ Smartphone is strengthening its customer-first approach by incorporating real user feedback into product and service improvements. Drawing insights from customer reviews, everyday device usage and after-sales interactions, the brand is addressing concerns related to camera stability, connectivity and performance through software updates, enhanced testing and more responsive customer support. This approach reflects Ai+ Smartphone's commitment to building not jus

While Dipke was picked up from his home in Jhandewalan, Bora was detained in Mandi House, both in Central Delhi

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy pitches Hyderabad as an ideal location for Hyundai's car plant and assures support to expedite its Rs 8,528 crore R&D facility in Zaheerabad

35% of buyers earn below Rs 5 lakh annually, 30% are self-employed and 15% are women, shows data.

DLF reported a 10 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to 1,301.35 crore in Q2 FY27, while total income increased to 2,297.30 crore from 2,261.80 crore a year earlier.

The private sector lender reported a 26.4% rise in net interest income, a 26-basis-point expansion in margins and improved asset quality, with gross advances crossing Rs 3 trillion

Rajasthan's kharif crop output is expected to decline due to deficient monsoon rains, with bajra and guar production projected to fall, while groundnut output may rise.

Iveco shareholders approve takeover-related resolutions, lowering the minimum acceptance threshold to 80 per cent; Tata Motors' 3.91 billion tender offer is set to close on October 26

Amazon's new Bee wearables renew interest in personal AI devices, but experts say everyday utility, privacy, subscription costs and local language support will determine adoption

Draft rules allow authorities to suspend coal and lignite mining operations for violations of approved plans and require annual compliance declarations from company boards

A new lineup of OTT releases for your watchlist. From Karan Johar's Koffee with Karan and a gripping political drama to psychological thrillers and more, there is plenty to enjoy

Both India and West Indies will be looking to secure the series by winning the fifth T20I in Bengaluru, as the series is currently tied at 2-2 after four matches

The platform will allow LNG terminal operators to list unused regasification capacity and enable buyers to book available slots, improving transparency and infrastructure utilisation

Federal Bank reported a 45% rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to 1,386 crore, aided by $1.5 billion raised through FCNR(B) deposits, while net interest income grew 26% to 3,153 crore

Shoppers Stop reported a net profit of 3.11 crore in Q2 FY27 against a loss of 20.11 crore a year ago, while revenue rose 8.72% to 1,366.27 crore, driven by its premiumisation strategy.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: National award-winning, 8th-generation Kathak exponent Dr. Vinod Hasal, who took Kathak to South Africa in the Nelson Mandela era, invites Mumbai to leave all its stress behind at a bhakti jam with 500 drums, a djembe for every seat and loved voices from Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Bigg Boss and Bollywood, with proceeds going towards ISKCON Kharghar's new auditorium.

The proposed hub would be a part of the overarching Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority, which is envisaged over an area of 56,662 acres

More than 60% of BidAssist's 1.7 million users are in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The AI-powered platform tracks over 50,000 live tenders daily to help SMEs identify orders and assess bids

Punjab National Bank Q2 results: Net profit rises 13% to 5,532 crore

Nestle posted 20% revenue growth and improved margins in Q2FY27, but concerns over slowing growth, input costs and premium valuations have prompted brokerages to cut target multiples

Fairfax proposes N S Kannan as IDBI Bank chairman, retains Rakesh Sharma as CEO and expects to close its $5.6 billion acquisition as early as the first quarter of 2027

Capgemini's World Payments Report 2027 says non-cash transactions have grown nearly fivefold over the past decade, with instant payments, e-money and digital currencies reshaping global commerce

Oil and gas regulator PNGRB has approved a proposal by the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to introduce a platform for listing and booking unutilised liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification capacity, in a move aimed at improving infrastructure utilisation and widening access to the country's gas market. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) said the voluntary platform would allow LNG terminal operators and capacity holders to list unused capacity, enabling prospective users to iden