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India vs West Indies 2nd 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

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.

Navanethem Navi Pillay has been honoured for her efforts to promote peace and international law, recognising a career spanning human rights advocacy and international justice

Top buyers in ITC's block deal on Thursday: Fidelity Advisor Series VIII-Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund, ICICI Prudential MF, SBI MF, Nippon India MF and Citigroup Global Markets Singapore Pte.

As Apple and Samsung push centralised smart home systems, India's Qubo is betting on AI-powered devices, local processing and country-specific use cases to drive adoption in a price-sensitive market

At IMC 2026, Authkey and Airtel showcased platforms combining SMS, WhatsApp, RCS and AI as businesses shift from one-way notifications to automated customer conversations

INDIA bloc leaders will meet President Droupadi Murmu at 8 pm Friday in connection with their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. According to sources, the President's office confirmed the appointment on Friday morning. A ten-member delegation, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and TMC Chairperson Mamata Banerjee, would be am

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday asserted that India does not allow monopoly in any sector, and said despite the buzz around one particular company, the fact is three players have received satcom licences and can start operations after individually meeting security requirements and milestones. The comments assume significance amid raging controversy over satellite communications and allegations by trillionnaire Elon Musk that his Starlink's satcom services are being blocked

New Delhi [India], October 9: The Salute Tiranga Cricket League (STCL) organised its Players Draft Ceremony at Le Meridien, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone ahead of the inaugural season of its League Season 1. The ceremony witnessed the unveiling of all eight participating franchise teams along with the announcement of players selected to represent each team. The first season of STCL is scheduled to be held at Miraj Stadium, Nathdwara, Udaipur, Rajasthan, from October 21 to 28, 2026.

A handful of states account for almost all reported victims, but delays in official action and unspent central funds leave rescued workers without support

Nageswaran said foreign investors could return to Indian equities if the AI boom falters, citing strong growth, manageable external deficits and healthier corporate balance sheets

US' move, targeting the Permanent Labor Certification programme, is part of a broad effort to reduce the number of foreign-born people in the US and curtail their pathway to residence and citizenship

Former national coach Prakash Padukone on Thursday termed India's badminton performance at the Asian Games a little disappointing, saying the country's players should have matched or bettered their previous medal tally. India won only a team bronze in badminton at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, a performance Padukone felt was below expectations considering the talent available in the country. Indian shuttlers returned empty-handed in individual events after four quarterfinal exits. I th

Israel will honour Captain Smit Machchhar with its highest civilian award for helping avert a suspected crash of a flydubai flight, while the US Congress has also recognised his bravery

New Zealand have suffered a double injury blow, with Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against India, beginning in Christchurch on October 22. Chapman is recovering from a left hamstring tear sustained during the European T20 League last month, while pacer Foulkes injured his right hip flexor during a recent Canterbury training session. The 32-year-old Chapman, a left-handed batter who has played 113 T20Is, is on track to return for the subsequent ODI

IT stocks: All index constituents traded in the green, buoying the 10-stock Nifty IT 3.13 per cent to 28,604 during the intraday session.

Opposition MPs are awaiting an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu over alleged voter deletions, while CJP has alleged that one of their leaders was detained ahead of its Oct 10 Delhi protest

US immigration crackdown: Why green card processing has stopped at eight tech firms

India's opening combination will once again be under the spotlight as the hosts look to extend their lead in the series

At current levels, the NSE Nifty is on course to log its longest (9th) weekly losing streak since April 2001, shows market data. Technical analyst expect support around the psychological 22,000-mark.

Trump administration halts green card processing for select tech firms: Impact on Indians decoded

India and Liberia have strongly condemned a series of attacks on commercial ships and seafarers in the Gulf and its vicinity and the Black Sea over the past few days, calling for an immediate cessation of such incidents in the interest of peace and regional stability.In a joint statement issued as co-chairs of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers (GoF on S4), the two countries described the attacks as unacceptable and said they disrupted maritime trade and cost i

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

Urea import prices fall nearly 10% from August, offering relief to Indian farmers and potentially easing the government's fertiliser subsidy burden

Nokia plans to bring Nvidia-backed AI-RAN technology to India, with commercial deployments potentially beginning by 2028 as 5G data use and hyperscaler demand rise.

Faster rise in US Treasury yields is narrowing the gap, potentially deterring foreign investors and keeping the rupee under pressure

Shipping Secretary Vijay Kumar said 78 incidents involving Indian seafarers have been reported since the Iran war began, while eight vessels of Indian interest remain in Hormuz

US and Russian officials discuss bringing a US investor into Nord Stream pipelines, raising the prospect of renewed Russian gas flows to Europe after the Ukraine war.

Customers from every pin code placed orders as premium smartphones, home entertainment, fashion and beauty drove demand, with Amazon reporting its biggest-ever opening day

Nearly $10 billion in global private equity has flowed into Indian hospital chains in five years, underscoring the growing role of private healthcare in meeting demand

Air India and Air India Express have suspended Riyadh services until October 10, while IndiGo has cancelled several flights and diverted a Hyderabad service to Dammam

The proposed 2,000 MW interconnection from Imphal to Singapore through Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia aims to boost electricity trade, clean energy integration and regional energy security

Citi has helped Indian companies raise nearly $16 billion through debt and equity markets in 2026 and advised on M&A transactions worth over $36 billion amid strong deal activity

New Delhi [India], October 8: In a first-of-its-kind rural initiative at a national scale, In-Dot Sports Pvt. Ltd. and Prasar Bharati today announced the launch of the Kisan Cricket League (KCL), a nationwide sports and entertainment platform designed to create a unique opportunity through an organized pathway for cricket and singing talent from rural and semi-urban India to reach the global stage.

NITI Aayog member R Balasubramaniam says the proposed GDKP will help identify India's knowledge assets as AI advances, while urging universities to focus on competencies

UK health science firm partners with Kynora Life Sciences to launch DNA and epigenetics testing kits priced between 25,000 and 85,000, targeting personalised wellness in India

HDFC Bank proposes 35.9 crore in annual compensation for incoming MD & CEO Anup Bagchi, including 26.92 crore in variable pay, besides a 7.35 crore joining bonus

From piano and saxophone lessons to live gigs and jam sessions, jazz is creating a small but distinctive music economy in India. But learning it involves more than paying for classes

Indian seafarers often work on foreign-flagged ships in conflict zones. Here is how Indian and international laws, flag states and government agencies assist them during emergencies

GST Council ends GST officers' arrest powers; 10,000 limit for notices

Fund Review: SBI Large & Midcap Fund

Honeywell Aerospace expects to complete the initial 16-engine supply ahead of its mid-2029 deadline as it strengthens supply chains and explores technology transfer opportunities in India

If you want to stick with FDs, but don't particularly like the low rates offered by banks, a corporate FD might just be the ticket for you

CEO Sadaf Sayeed says the lender plans to diversify beyond group lending, expand digital offerings and target 30,000 crore in assets under management by 2030

Consolidated revenue from operations rose 11.2% to 73,188 crore from 65,799 crore in the year-ago quarter, the company said

The Vietnamese EV maker has signed letters of intent with dealer partners across 34 cities as it builds a dedicated distribution network for electric motorcycles in India

India's inflation rose to 4.8% in August from 3.4% in March, with food and fuel leading the rise, while core prices and services are now showing signs of wider pressure

The partnership will cover vertiports, charging stations, operating procedures and regulatory coordination for ePlane's e200X electric air taxi and emergency services

India removed Bitchat from major app stores on October 3. Here is what the app does, how it works and why authorities raised concerns

Reinforcement was ordered on October 7 amid protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with extra personnel deployed at Kumar's residence and ECI office