Karnataka minister Eshwar Khandre has said it is unfortunate that the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community, long associated with social reform and justice, now has to seek justice for itself. His remarks come amid renewed political attention on the community’s status, representation and long-running demands within the state’s governance debate. The comments underscore how identity politics and social justice claims continue to shape Karnataka’s policy landscape.
Banking, Fintech & Insurance
Financial services secretary Sanjay Lohia has convened a meeting with heads of public sector banks, regional rural banks and NABARD on Monday to ensure uninterrupted banking operations ahead of a proposed three-day strike from September 28. The move comes as the All India Bank Employees' Association presses for a five-day banking week and warns of an indefinite strike from October 26 if its demand is not addressed.
National Governance & Policy
A convoy carrying former Tripura chief minister was attacked on the state’s political circuit on Wednesday, triggering a sharp war of words between the ruling BJP and the opposition. CPI(M) and Congress said the incident reflected the BJP’s growing frustration as its support base weakens in Tripura, while also linking the episode to recent controversies surrounding the Election Commission of India.
National Governance & Policy
भारत ने ‘अभ्यास तरंग शक्ति-2026’ के जरिये समुद्री सुरक्षा, संयुक्त संचालन और साझेदारी-आधारित शक्ति-निर्माण का नया संदेश दिया है। यह अभ्यास केवल सैन्य तैयारी नहीं, बल्कि हिंद-प्रशांत में भारत की रणनीतिक भूमिका, मित्र देशों के साथ तालमेल और नीति-स्तर पर समुद्री उपस्थिति को सुदृढ़ करने का संकेत भी है।
National Governance & Policy
Ranipet district cybercrime police have returned recovered mobile phones to their owners after tracing the devices using a newly introduced cell tracker application. The handover underscores how digital tracking tools are reshaping routine policing and improving the recovery of stolen or lost property. Authorities say the effort reflects a more technology-led approach to public service delivery in Tamil Nadu.
Banking, Fintech & Insurance
The Supreme Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India to ensure banks and NBFCs comply with lawful procedures before seizing financed vehicles, reinforcing borrower protections against arbitrary repossession. In a significant ruling, the court also ordered a finance company to close loan accounts, refund money and pay compensation for mental agony and livelihood loss.
Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy
The agri-business arm of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research has entered into partnerships with Pidilite Industries, Venkateshwara Hatcheries and Everest Instruments to channel corporate CSR support into agriculture and allied-sector initiatives. The tie-ups are aimed at funding public-benefit projects that can strengthen farm productivity, extension and technology access without relying solely on budgetary support.
India’s athletes produced a mixed but headline-grabbing day at the Asian Games 2026, with Sawan securing marathon silver, Tajinderpal finishing second in his event and Prachi springing a surprise result that lifted the team’s medal count. Yet the celebrations were tempered by renewed scrutiny over selection calls and the accountability of athletes who were absent from the competition, turning a strong sporting showing into a broader governance debate.
Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy
Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd have laid the foundation stone for a ₹2,300-crore e-methanol plant in Gujarat, a project designed to supply cleaner marine fuel and strengthen India’s green-bunkering ambitions. The facility is being positioned as part of a broader effort to turn the port into a hub for low-carbon maritime fuel logistics.
Banking, Fintech & Insurance
At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Juspay executive Ishan Sharma said the company’s 12-year journey has been shaped by solving payments at population scale in India, where reliability, interoperability and developer-first design have become core competitive advantages. In an exclusive interview with The Economic Times, he argued that the next frontier is agentic commerce and that Indian fintech firms should build products with developed markets in mind, not just domestic use cases.
National Governance & Policy
Boeing has identified a software glitch in the automated flight guidance system used on its 737 MAX aircraft and has issued an advisory urging operators to reset the system after a missed approach as a precaution. The move adds fresh scrutiny to the aircraft maker’s software oversight and operational safeguards, even as the company seeks to reassure airlines and regulators that the issue is manageable through prescribed procedures.
Banking, Fintech & Insurance
Bandhan Financial Services will progressively pare its holding in Bandhan Bank as the lender’s promoter group moves toward compliance with Reserve Bank of India ownership norms by 2030. The plan comes alongside recent open-market share sales and a proposed stock split aimed at widening retail participation ahead of shareholder approval at the annual general meeting.
India’s hopes of an individual badminton medal at the Asian Games 2026 were extinguished after P.V. Sindhu and Unnati Hooda bowed out in the quarterfinals, leaving the contingent without a semifinalist in any singles or doubles category. The setback underscored a widening gap between India’s depth in team competition and its inability to convert individual runs into podium finishes at the continental level.
Startups & Venture Capital
Astrobase is emerging as a notable player in India’s spacetech supply chain as the country’s startup ecosystem begins to channel capital into launch infrastructure and propulsion-adjacent manufacturing. The company’s pitch is straightforward but ambitious: build the industrial base that medium-lift rockets will need before demand fully arrives.
India Entertainment & Culture
The 72nd National Film Awards have renewed attention on the changing map of Indian cinema, from regional-language strength to the continuing prestige of technical and performance categories. This quiz-style dispatch examines the awards not as a list of winners alone, but as a snapshot of where the industry is headed and what the jury’s choices signal about taste, craft and cultural recognition.
Automotive, EVs & Mobility
Visa’s booth at #GFF26 showcased how payments could become more seamless, secure and embedded across the mobility economy, from EV charging to connected vehicle commerce. The display underscored a broader industry shift: as automotive and mobility services digitize, trust and interoperability are becoming as important as speed.
Startups & Venture Capital
Spacetech startup GalaxEye has received ₹63.84 crore in financial support under the Centre’s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund, marking a significant policy-backed bet on India’s private space capabilities. The funding is expected to accelerate development of its multisensor satellite technology, a category increasingly viewed as strategically important for earth observation, defence, climate monitoring and commercial analytics.
Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AI
Enterprise India’s rapid embrace of artificial intelligence is exposing a harder question beneath the hype: whether the country’s digital backbone can support AI at scale. As companies move from pilots to production, infrastructure spending is shifting toward compute, storage, data pipelines, and governance layers that can handle heavier workloads and tighter compliance demands.
Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy
Indian retail investors can, in principle, access US IPOs under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, but the route is neither simple nor risk-free. As marquee AI names weigh listing plans and market conditions remain volatile, experts say the real challenge is separating durable businesses from hype-driven valuations.
Miss American Pie delivered the decisive performance in the feature event, securing top honours in a result that underlined both composure and timing. The victory added a sharp edge to the card, with the winner asserting control when it mattered most and leaving rivals to chase in vain.
Startups & Venture Capital
Contract manufacturing company Aequs has secured board approval to raise up to ₹650 crore through a preferential issue, a move aimed at strengthening its manufacturing footprint and supporting future scale-up. The fundraise underscores continued investor appetite for asset-heavy industrial platforms in India’s startup ecosystem, especially those tied to export-linked and precision manufacturing.
National Governance & Policy
The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee is set to protest in Vijayawada today over what it describes as irregularities in the electoral rolls, escalating a dispute that touches the credibility of voter lists ahead of future political contests. The demonstration is expected to sharpen scrutiny on the state’s election administration and revive opposition concerns about the integrity of the registration process.
Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy
Baanganga Gold & Diamond has filed its draft red herring prospectus for an initial public offering worth up to ₹720 crore, comprising a fresh issue of ₹540 crore and an offer for sale of up to ₹180 crore. The jewellery manufacturer plans to deploy most of the new capital toward working capital needs, underscoring the sector’s heavy inventory intensity and the financing demands of scaling branded manufacturing.
A fresh governance dispute has surfaced in Delhi cricket after a DDCA joint secretary publicly questioned the appointment process for a selector and an under-19 coach. The remarks have sharpened scrutiny over how key cricketing posts are filled and whether institutional procedure is being followed in the capital’s most influential cricket body.
National Governance & Policy
India’s hospitality sector is pressing for easier access to land to develop budget-friendly hotels, arguing that a shortage of affordable rooms is constraining tourism growth and raising travel costs. Industry executives say policy support on land availability, especially in high-demand destinations and transport hubs, could unlock a wider hotel pipeline and improve India’s competitiveness as a visitor destination.
National Governance & Policy
प्रधानमंत्री ने एशियाई खेलों में महिलाओं की 3000 मीटर स्टीपलचेज स्पर्धा में कांस्य पदक जीतने पर एथलीट पारुल चौधरी को बधाई दी। यह संदेश केवल एक व्यक्तिगत उपलब्धि की सराहना नहीं, बल्कि भारतीय महिला एथलेटिक्स की बढ़ती प्रतिस्पर्धात्मकता और खेल उपलब्धियों को सार्वजनिक नीति के स्तर पर दिए जा रहे महत्व का संकेत भी है।
India’s Abhay Singh had to settle for silver after falling to Malaysia’s Eain Yow, who produced a composed and authoritative performance to retain his gold medal. The result underlined the gap between a world No. 26 challenger and a world No. 18 champion who controlled the contest from start to finish.
Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy
The Centre is preparing a significant aviation infrastructure push in West Bengal, with the Airports Authority of India and the state government expected to sign an MoU next month, according to sources. The agreement is set to cover Hasimara, Kalaikunda, Malda and Balurghat, signalling a broader effort to expand regional air connectivity and strengthen civil aviation assets in the state.
Startups & Venture Capital
Venture capital inflows into Indian startups jumped sharply in the week of Sept. 19-25, lifted by a small number of large transactions and an unusually visible contribution from debt financing. The pattern underscores how capital is still flowing selectively into scale-stage companies even as broader fundraising conditions remain uneven.
India’s women’s kabaddi team delivered a composed, tactically superior performance to defeat Iran and secure a record-extending fourth Asian Games gold. The result reinforced India’s long-standing dominance in the sport and underlined how decisively they exploited Iran’s vulnerability on the flanks in a high-pressure final.
Vortex and Zayyan produced eye-catching performances that underlined the depth and volatility of India’s sporting pipeline, with both names drawing attention for the quality and composure of their displays. Their success adds fresh momentum to a landscape where emerging athletes are increasingly expected to convert promise into repeatable results.
Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AI
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India must move faster to build the hardware, skills and institutional base needed to compete in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technologies. Speaking at a fireside chat organised by the IIT Madras Alumni Association, she framed the emerging stack as a strategic frontier for startups, industry and national capability.
Her remarks underscore a broader policy shift: India is no longer treating deep tech as a niche innovation story, but as a core economic and strategic priority that will require sustained investment, talent development and ecosystem coordination.
Banking, Fintech & Insurance
The Delhi High Court has directed police to identify an alternative protest venue for bank employees by September 28 after rejecting the Jantar Mantar application, setting the stage for a closely watched nationwide strike. The United Forum of Bank Unions plans a three-day shutdown from September 28 to 30, pressing demands for a five-day work week and improved pension benefits.
Startups & Venture Capital
The Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru is drawing attention with two contrasting exhibitions that frame art as both archive and public conversation. The shows highlight how museums are increasingly shaping cultural literacy, media history and community engagement beyond the conventional gallery experience.
Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy
The Reserve Bank of India could raise the repo rate by another 50-75 basis points to 5.75%-6% if inflation, crude prices and global bond yields remain elevated, according to Archit Shah, CIO at Zurich Kotak General Insurance. He said investors should stay patient on duration and lean on carry and roll-down strategies as bond portfolios face tighter liquidity and higher correlation across assets.
India Entertainment & Culture
Tamil cinema’s latest high-profile project, tentatively titled 'SK 27', has been launched with Sivakarthikeyan and Kayadu Lohar in the lead, marking a fresh collaboration between a bankable star and an emerging female lead. The film is being directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Ramkumar Balakrishnan of 'Parking' fame and produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, underscoring the industry’s continued appetite for star-driven, content-forward commercial cinema.
Virat Kohli has endorsed Shubman Gill as a captain with the temperament and intent to lead India over the long haul, offering a public vote of confidence at a moment when the team’s leadership future is under close scrutiny. Kohli also spoke about the freedom in his own batting approach, underscoring a broader phase of adjustment in India’s senior core.
Banking, Fintech & Insurance
The Reserve Bank of India’s deputy governor has sought to calm concerns that the return of a merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 will push consumers and businesses back toward cash. Shirish Chandra Murmu said digital transactions and cash circulation can rise together, arguing that cash serves both as a payment tool and a store of value in the economy.
Virat Kohli crossed 15,000 runs in ODI cricket during the opening match against the West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium, adding another milestone to one of the format’s most prolific careers. The landmark underscores Kohli’s extraordinary consistency across eras, opponents and conditions, and further strengthens his standing among the game’s all-time batting greats.
Virat Kohli marked a major career milestone with a record-extending ODI century and an unbeaten 139 as India overhauled West Indies' 295/7 in the first ODI. Shubman Gill provided the ideal foil with a composed hand, while Kuldeep Yadav's incisive spell had earlier checked the visitors' momentum and kept the chase within reach.
Formula One’s decision to expand Sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 season marks a clear shift from experiment to strategy. What began in 2021 as a novelty to energise Grand Prix weekends is now being recast as a core commercial and sporting asset, even as questions remain over how to preserve competitive value without diluting the main event.
National Governance & Policy
A long-pending road project meant to serve 40 Sri Lankan-repatriate Scheduled Caste families in Ambal Colony, Kil Kotagiri, has escalated into a communal flashpoint in the Nilgiris after the work was approved on September 3. What was intended as a basic access route to a marginalised hamlet has instead exposed deep local fault lines over land, entitlement and social hierarchy.
The controversy underscores how infrastructure decisions in rural Tamil Nadu can become entangled with caste politics when decades-old demands finally move from petition to implementation. Authorities now face the dual challenge of restoring order while ensuring that a welfare-linked public works project is not derailed by local resistance.
India Entertainment & Culture
Singaporean collector Peter Lee is drawing fresh attention to Indian textiles by framing them not as isolated craft objects but as evidence of centuries of exchange across ports, markets and communities. In his reflections on checks, chintz and other woven traditions, Lee argues that cloth has long carried the imprint of migration, commerce and cultural borrowing across the Indian Ocean world.
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s latest entry in the Monster franchise tries to braid together female violence, trauma and notoriety, but the result is a blunt, overdetermined exercise in sensationalism. Rather than interrogating how women are shaped by abuse, power and myth, the series reduces them to a grim shorthand: victims who become perpetrators, flattened into a single, exploitative moral pattern.
India Entertainment & Culture
‘Dhoomakethu’ arrives as a familiar but still promising entry in the time-loop comedy space, using humour and repetition to build momentum in its early stretches. Yet the film’s gains are uneven, with weak background writing eventually undercutting the very structure that initially gives it charm.
Startups & Venture Capital
Amazon India is reportedly preparing to invest $3 billion, or about ₹28,790 crore, in its quick commerce arm Amazon Now through 2030, signaling a far deeper commitment to the hyperlocal delivery market. The move would place the ecommerce giant in a more direct contest with entrenched rivals as India’s instant-delivery sector accelerates from a convenience play into a core retail battleground.
Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy
India’s ethanol sector is not in competition with any other user of maize, but is instead creating value from coarse cereals and strengthening the country’s energy security, the All India Distillers’ Association said on Monday. The remarks come amid continuing debate over feedstock allocation, farm incomes and the balance between food, fuel and industrial demand.
Startups & Venture Capital
Tender247 has brought actor Anupam Kher on board as the public face of its platform in a bid to make India’s vast government and institutional tender market more accessible to businesses. The move is designed to help companies discover, track and compete for contracts in a segment estimated at about ₹70 lakh crore, where information gaps and procedural complexity often limit participation.
The association underscores a broader startup push to simplify procurement discovery for small and mid-sized firms, while using a familiar public figure to build trust in a category that is still largely opaque for many enterprises.
Banking, Fintech & Insurance
At GFF 2026, Adyen cast payments as far more than a checkout function, arguing they are becoming core infrastructure for modern commerce and financial services. The message reflects a broader shift in fintech: payment systems are increasingly being designed to drive conversion, data insight, and operational resilience rather than simply move money.
India Entertainment & Culture
The 72nd National Film Awards have just concluded, and the moment has quickly turned into a test of memory, context and cine-literacy. A quiz built around the awards is drawing attention to the winners, the categories and the larger cultural meaning of India’s most closely watched state-backed film honors.
