Tamil Nadu has suspended two assistant engineers from the Highways Department and initiated departmental action after a highway signboard was reportedly displayed in Hindi, triggering a fresh language controversy in the state. The move underscores the sensitivity of language policy in Tamil Nadu, where official communications and public signage are closely watched as markers of administrative compliance and regional identity.
Outstanding bank deposits and advances declined sharply in the fortnight ended September 15, according to Reserve Bank of India data, as the banking system absorbed the maturity of high-cost bulk deposits. Deposits fell by Rs 2.49 lakh crore, while credit growth also eased, underscoring a broad recalibration in banks’ funding and lending strategies after recent overseas inflows.
Aman has rediscovered the competitive edge that once made him one of India’s most closely watched prospects, arriving at the Asian Games with renewed urgency and a sharper sense of purpose. In a field where margins are thin and expectations are unforgiving, his resurgence offers India a timely lift and a reminder that elite sport often turns on hunger as much as talent.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Japan Open semifinals after a composed run through the draw, setting up an all-Spanish clash with Jaume Munar. The world number 64 booked his place by ending the impressive run of France’s Kyrian Jacquet, while Arthur Fils crashed out in a night that underlined the tournament’s growing unpredictability.
India’s new-age technology stocks remained under sustained pressure this week, with 47 names ending lower as benchmark indices logged an eighth straight weekly decline. Turtlemint was among the hardest hit, sliding another 20% over the week and underscoring how quickly investor appetite has cooled for recently listed digital businesses. The selloff reflects a broader reassessment of valuations, profitability timelines, and risk tolerance across the startup and venture-backed universe.
India pacers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep have offered a revealing look at the trust, sacrifice and shared ambition that underpin their rise in professional cricket. Their account goes beyond sentiment, highlighting how close personal bonds can sharpen performance in a sport that often demands ruthless individualism.
Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, said 22,600 remains a crucial support zone for the Nifty as traders position for the coming week and the Q2 earnings cycle. He also outlined a stock-specific approach in PB Fintech, Infosys and TCS, arguing that options data and index structure still favour a selective rather than broad-based market strategy.
‘Anbil Avan’ arrives with clear commercial appeal: a picturesque hill-set romance-thriller fronted by Preity Mukhundhan and Ashok Selvan, a pairing that the audience appears eager to embrace. But the film struggles to convert that goodwill into momentum, weighed down by one-dimensional character writing, predictable plotting and an action stretch that overstays its welcome.
Ixigo-backed intercity bus operator Fresh Bus reported a sharp scale-up in FY26, with operating revenue rising 2.4 times to ₹63.5 crore. The company’s net loss, however, widened 33%, underscoring the capital-intensive nature of building a long-distance mobility network in a competitive market.
Navjot Gulati’s ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’ arrives as a pointed, if uneven, social drama about the fallout when a woman says no. Led by Mrunal Thakur, the film frames male entitlement, public shaming, and the pressure placed on women to absorb other people’s disappointment, even as its execution sometimes feels more instructive than immersive.
Pallatt Brahmadathan, the widely admired tusker known to elephant lovers as Gaja Kausthubham Pallatt Brahmadathan, died after being struck by lightning near Erattupetta in Kerala's Kottayam district. The death has prompted renewed attention to the vulnerability of captive elephants during severe weather and the broader welfare responsibilities surrounding their care.
A new exhibition at Artiform in Mylapore is reframing material as narrative, bringing together six Chennai artists whose practices probe how memory can be carried, altered and preserved through wood, metal, graphite and paper. The show positions craft and contemporary art in close conversation, with each artist using transformed surfaces to test what remains of lived experience once it is translated into form.
Karnataka batter Smaran has set an ambitious benchmark for the coming Ranji Trophy campaign: a four-figure run tally that would place him among the competition’s most productive performers. The target reflects both personal ambition and the growing pressure on domestic batters to convert promise into sustained output across a long season.
Tunnel excavation for the Srisailam Left Bank Canal project has moved beyond a difficult section and is now expected to pick up speed, according to Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy. He said more than 700 metres have been excavated since work restarted earlier this year, marking a significant operational recovery for a project long watched for delays and engineering challenges.
Kannada cinema is confronting a growing credibility problem as film teams increasingly enlist social-media creators to post scripted praise on X and Instagram around release time. The practice is amplifying opening-weekend hype while raising fresh questions about transparency, audience trust and the long-term health of film criticism in India’s regional entertainment market.
A fresh dispute over OpenAI’s Codex has reignited debate over how far artificial intelligence can be trusted in high-stakes scientific work, after researchers and mathematicians questioned claims that the system had solved a major fluid dynamics problem. The controversy lands as India’s startup market watches Moneyview’s planned blockbuster listing, underscoring a week in which both AI credibility and venture valuations are under scrutiny.
A former security camp in Bastar has been converted into a hostel complex for tribal students, marking a notable shift in the use of state infrastructure in one of India’s most security-sensitive regions. The campus now houses 100 pre-matriculation Scheduled Tribes boys and another 50 students in Classes 11 and 12, reflecting a policy emphasis on education and social support in the tribal belt.
Asset reconstruction companies have pressed the government for stronger procedural support to accelerate debt recovery through Debt Recovery Tribunals, arguing that delays and weak enforcement are slowing resolution of stressed assets. They want interim stays to lapse automatically after two months, faster filling of tribunal vacancies, better creditor notifications, and expanded electronic litigation services.
Tributes have poured in from across Indian cinema following the death of legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, with leading figures including Kamal Haasan, S.S. Rajamouli, Jr NTR and Mahesh Babu mourning the loss of a towering creative force. Widely regarded as one of the most inventive directors in Indian film history, Rao leaves behind a body of work that shaped storytelling across languages, genres and generations.
The Hindu Mahaganpati festival in Kalaburagi concluded with the immersion of the idol after 21 days of worship, processions, and community participation. The ritual marked the formal end of one of the city’s most visible religious observances, blending devotion, public order management, and civic coordination in a densely attended urban setting.
Razorpay-backed POP has launched POPchop, a buy-now-pay-later product that lets eligible shoppers split purchases into three interest-free instalments over three months. The move marks a strategic expansion beyond UPI, rewards and commerce as fintech platforms look to convert large user bases into higher-value financial services customers.
India’s auto sector posted a mixed September, with strong passenger-vehicle and commercial-vehicle demand offset by weakness in tractors and domestic two-wheelers. The festive season may support near-term volumes, but rural stress, higher input costs and elevated dealer inventories are likely to keep margins under pressure and complicate the earnings outlook for auto stocks ahead of Q2 results.
Bajaj Finance has approved plans to raise Rs 17,500 crore through a combination of a qualified institutional placement and warrants, marking its first major capital-raising move since November 2023. The non-bank lender said the proceeds are intended to support growth, with a shareholder meeting to be convened for approval of the proposed QIP.
US stocks enter the fourth quarter with a seasonal tailwind, but that familiar pattern is being challenged by rising Treasury yields, a crowded earnings calendar and the political uncertainty of the November elections. Investors are also leaning heavily on the durability of artificial intelligence spending, making the next several weeks pivotal for whether the market can extend its year-end strength.
Global markets enter the week under pressure from elevated borrowing costs, fragile growth signals and rising political risk in key economies. France’s budget fight, the euro’s volatility and Brazil’s election backdrop are set to shape investor sentiment alongside the broader repricing of interest-rate expectations.
A select group of nine large-cap stocks has delivered gains of more than 50% in the first half of FY27 so far, according to ACE Equity data, sharply outperforming the benchmark and underscoring the market’s preference for earnings visibility, balance-sheet strength and sector-specific momentum. The rally highlights how investors have continued to reward scale and defensiveness even as broader macro conditions remain uneven.
PSB Bank Chairman Petr Fradkov has described cross-border payments as one of the economy’s most closed and strategically sensitive sectors, underscoring the rise of alternative infrastructure designed to move money outside traditional global channels. In an interview with RBC, he pointed to the A7 international payment system as an example of how new rails are emerging even as conventional international settlement remains constrained.
A painter was stabbed to death by a carpenter in Bengaluru in a violent incident that has triggered a police investigation into the circumstances and motive behind the killing. The case adds to growing concern over interpersonal violence in India’s urban neighbourhoods, where disputes can escalate rapidly into fatal attacks.
The Reserve Bank of India is actively gathering feedback from regulators and industry peers on the possible appointment of Anup Bagchi as chief executive of HDFC Bank, according to people familiar with the matter. Bagchi, currently with ICICI Prudential Life, has emerged as a leading contender as the lender weighs succession options, even as his three-year absence from mainstream banking is drawing regulatory scrutiny.
The Delhi High Court has directed police authorities to identify an alternative protest venue for bank employees by September 28 after rejecting an application to hold the demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The order comes as the United Forum of Bank Unions prepares a nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, a move expected to disrupt banking operations across India amid demands for a five-day work week and improved pension benefits.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has sharpened his attack on actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, warning that voters will deliver a “befitting lesson” to the party’s candidates. The remark underscores the intensifying political contest in Tamil Nadu as established parties seek to frame TVK’s rise as untested and politically immature.
RBL Bank said it has received a show-cause notice from Maharashtra GST authorities proposing a demand of more than Rs 173.08 crore, including interest and penalty, over alleged wrongful input tax credit availment in FY23. The lender said it will respond to the notice and does not expect a material financial impact, citing favourable orders on an identical issue.
Kotak Mahindra Bank has named Anup Kumar Saha as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with his term set to begin on January 1, 2027, subject to shareholder approval. The appointment, cleared by the Reserve Bank of India, places a seasoned banker with more than 32 years of experience at the helm of one of India’s most closely watched private lenders.
Nike’s recovery effort under Chief Executive Elliott Hill is under mounting pressure as the sportswear giant continues to report weakening sales, deeper operational cuts and a dimmer outlook for the next fiscal year. The company’s struggles in China and its uneven progress in rebuilding retailer relationships are testing investor confidence in Hill’s turnaround strategy.
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is preparing to discontinue 265 international flights from October 26 as part of a planned slot reduction, according to airlines briefed by Mumbai International Airport Ltd on Thursday. The move has triggered opposition from carriers, which say the cuts could disrupt schedules, reduce connectivity and strain an already congested aviation market.
Foreign portfolio investors sold more than Rs 25,000 crore of Indian equities in September as higher US bond yields, firm crude prices and a weaker rupee eroded the market’s relative appeal. A reversal in those macro pressures, combined with strong second-quarter earnings and more attractive valuations, could help rebuild foreign buying interest in the weeks ahead.
India is steadily building a more ambitious supercomputing ecosystem, with national policy now focused on expanding compute capacity, strengthening research infrastructure, and reducing dependence on foreign technology stacks. The effort is increasingly being framed not just as a science initiative, but as a strategic governance priority tied to climate modelling, defence readiness, industrial competitiveness, and digital sovereignty.
A new wave of medical technology is moving from research labs into commercial markets, with wearables, 3D-printed tissue, reconstructed organs and AI-enabled clinical trials reshaping how care is delivered and financed. For investors, the shift signals a broader re-rating of healthcare innovation, where data-rich devices and personalized medicine could define the next IPO and growth cycle.
‘Avaraachan and Sons’ arrives as a familiar family drama wrapped in the language of a contemporary entertainer, but its writing rarely rises above routine. The film is ultimately sustained by Biju Menon’s easy authority and screen charm, which give shape and warmth to material that often feels flat and predictable.
India’s Under-19 side will be eager to close out the job when they meet Australia in the second game of the youth series, with the focus firmly on execution, composure and converting early advantage into a decisive result. After the opening contest set the tone, the visitors will be under pressure to respond, while India will view this match as an opportunity to assert control over the series narrative.
The GST Council is expected to consider a proposal that would allow investigating agencies and police to access goods and services tax data through NATGRID, in a move aimed at strengthening financial intelligence and enforcement. Under the proposed framework, information would be shared online through application programming interfaces on requests from authorised NATGRID user agencies, marking a significant step toward deeper inter-agency data integration.
State Bank of India expects to generate surplus revenue from the new merchant discount rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, citing its scale in card issuing and payment gateway services. The bank will begin charging the fee from October 15 and is assessing how transaction splitting could affect volumes and system behaviour.
Drone maker ideaForge Technology has received a GST demand and penalty order totalling ₹109.2 crore, according to the company, in a development that could weigh on investor sentiment and raise fresh compliance questions for the listed startup. The order relates to alleged underpayment of tax, though the company has not indicated that it accepts the claim and is expected to assess its legal options.
Tamil Nadu secured the U-23 title with an outright win, underlining the depth and discipline of its next generation of cricketers. The result adds another strong chapter to the state’s long-standing reputation as one of India’s most productive domestic cricket systems.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a major horticulture and agri-processing push for drought-prone Rayalaseema, framing the region as a future global fruit bowl. Separately, Reliance Industries, through Anant Ambani, announced a ₹1 lakh crore commitment for biogas plants in the state, adding a large private-sector energy and rural development dimension to the day’s announcements.
Storm Majesty, Royal Legacy and Miracle Star emerged as the names to watch in a strong evening of racing that underlined the depth and competitiveness of India’s turf calendar. Their performances drew attention not only for the results themselves, but for what they suggest about form, conditioning and the growing quality at the top end of the sport.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 58th Foundation Day of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, placing corporate governance, compliance discipline, and institutional integrity at the center of his remarks. The event underscored the growing policy importance of company secretaries as India expands its regulatory and investment footprint.
Anant Ambani has argued that Indian agriculture should evolve into a system where farmers operate as “CEOs of their own farmlands,” using technology to make faster, smarter and more profitable decisions. Speaking on the promise of AI, greenhouse cultivation and market intelligence, he said digital tools can help farmers detect pest attacks early, choose the right time to sell produce and grow crops year-round.
A Pratirodha rally was staged in Dharwad on Friday night, with speakers framing the gathering as a direct response to what they described as rising fascist tendencies in public life. The event underscored the sharpening language of resistance in Karnataka’s political discourse, even as it remained largely symbolic and movement-driven rather than tied to a formal policy announcement.
The rally reflects a broader national pattern in which street mobilisation is increasingly being used to signal ideological opposition and consolidate political identity ahead of future electoral contests.
A Pratirodha rally in Dharwad has emerged as a pointed political signal against what organisers described as “fascist forces,” underscoring rising ideological confrontation in Karnataka’s public sphere. The event, framed as a resistance mobilisation, reflects the deepening contest over democratic space, civil liberties, and the language of opposition politics in India.
