Chagall, Enrich and New Star emerged as the standout names in a late-night sports update that underscored the depth and volatility of India’s competitive cricket landscape. The developments, reported at 02:22 AM IST, point to a night of notable individual and team-level momentum that could influence selection debates and future fixtures.
Ben Affleck’s latest thriller, ‘Animals,’ arrives with the ingredients of a taut prestige crime drama but largely fails to convert them into suspense, coherence or emotional payoff. Gillian Anderson emerges as the film’s most animated presence in a story that feels overfamiliar, undercooked and uncomfortably close in spirit to Akira Kurosawa’s ‘High and Low’ without matching its precision.
US Treasury yields have climbed to two-decade highs as investors wrestle with Middle East conflict risks, persistent fiscal worries, and a market structure that still looks vulnerable to further selling. Four indicators — heavier options hedging, record corporate borrowing tied to artificial intelligence, mortgage convexity hedging, and a steeper yield curve — suggest the bond rout may not be finished before long-term buyers step back in.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant an interim stay on the government’s new merchant discount rate framework that imposes a 0.4% charge on certain Unified Payments Interface transactions above Rs 2,000. The court issued notices to the Centre, the Reserve Bank of India, the National Payments Corporation of India and other respondents after a public interest litigation challenged the legality of the levy, which is scheduled to take effect on October 15.
D2C fitness and sportswear brand Boldfit has raised around ₹400 crore, or about $41.8 million, from Bharat Value Fund in a transaction aimed at expanding its retail footprint. The funding underscores continued investor interest in consumer brands that can convert digital demand into omnichannel scale. The investment comes as Indian D2C companies increasingly look beyond online marketplaces to build durable distribution and stronger brand recall.
Karnataka were left reeling at 22 for four after Andhra’s new-ball burst in their Ranji Trophy encounter, but skipper Smaran steadied the innings with a defiant, near five-and-a-half-hour stay at the crease. His crucial fifth-wicket partnership with Shrijith transformed a collapse threat into a contest, giving the visitors a platform in difficult batting conditions.
The BJP intensified its offensive against Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, accusing him of insulting Hindu sentiment after his remarks invoking 'Shiv Ki Baraat' drew sharp criticism from the ruling party. Senior BJP leaders said the Congress was using religion as a political instrument while lacking a coherent national direction. The exchange has further sharpened the ideological confrontation between the two parties ahead of a politically sensitive period.
Non-banking financial companies posted stronger credit expansion in August 2026, with overall lending growth accelerating to 15.8% as gold loans and consumer durable loans delivered a sharp lift. Housing finance remained a core pillar of retail portfolios, while lending to the services sector weakened, underscoring an uneven but broadly constructive credit environment.
Corteva Agriscience said its women empowerment initiative has reached more than 7.95 lakh people across rural India, underscoring the growing role of agribusiness-led development in the country’s farm economy. The programme has also trained over 90,000 farmers, strengthened more than 1.54 lakh livelihoods and promoted improved agricultural practices across over 1.71 lakh hectares of farmland.
India’s payments infrastructure operator is weighing a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI transactions, a move that could recoup roughly ₹13,000-15,000 crore in annual costs while leaving most consumer payments free. NPCI chief executive Dilip Asbe says the proposal would largely target large merchants already accepting cards, as the network seeks fresh revenue after six years of zero MDR slowed investment.
Police in Kochi are stepping up surveillance along the airport stretch, including Athani Junction and Airport Junction, after a car-two-wheeler collision on October 11 killed three young men. The move reflects growing concern over traffic discipline, night-time risk, and the vulnerability of a corridor that carries heavy airport-bound movement and local commuter traffic.
Authorities are expected to intensify monitoring, enforcement, and road safety checks in the area as investigators and traffic officials assess how to prevent a repeat of the fatal crash.
An IIT Bombay report has warned that public trust in the Unified Payments Interface could be weakened if the proposed merchant discount rate framework is implemented without careful calibration. The study argues that any move seen as increasing the cost or friction of UPI payments risks generating negative sentiment among users and merchants in India’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem.
A curious debate has emerged around the Taj Mahal venue as India’s cricket establishment considers an unconventional pitch approach for the next major fixture. The discussion has quickly moved beyond surface-level groundskeeping, touching on conditions, strategy, and the growing pressure to produce a surface that satisfies both spectacle and competitive balance.
Director Mary Lambert says Audible’s audio adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 'Dracula' works because the story still speaks to contemporary anxieties about power, desire and control. She argues that Jonathan Bailey brings a distinctly modern energy to the vampire count, while the audio format both sharpens the imagination and imposes creative limits.
The Global Trade Research Initiative has called on the government to withdraw proposed charges on Unified Payments Interface transactions slated for October 15, arguing that even modest fees could weaken India’s digital payments ecosystem. The think tank warned that small businesses, consumers and payment platforms could all face adverse effects if UPI’s free-to-use model is altered.
Debutant right-arm medium pacer Deepesh produced a decisive burst of three wickets in eight deliveries to derail Rajasthan’s innings and help limit the hosts to 363 in their Ranji Trophy encounter. Tamil Nadu then responded with a composed start, reaching 167 for four, with Narayan Jagadeesan and Pradosh Paul contributing half-centuries to keep the contest finely balanced.
Quant Mutual Fund has pared a significant holding in Jubilant Pharmova through bulk deals, selling 20.81 lakh shares worth Rs 190.47 crore, while Abakkus Four2Eight Opportunities Fund acquired 11 lakh shares in the same trading window. The transactions came as the pharmaceutical company approved plans to raise up to Rs 800 crore through non-convertible debentures and sought broader authorisation for debt issuance, underscoring active capital-market positioning around the stock.
In a measured reflection that underlines both maturity and restraint, Smaran said he is avoiding the noise around him and concentrating only on the immediate task at hand. The remark offers a window into the mindset of a young cricketer navigating expectation, where composure and process often matter more than projection.
Ticketed concerts and curated performances are drawing new audiences into Delhi’s historic monuments, recasting heritage sites as premium cultural venues. The shift is creating fresh revenue and visibility for the capital’s built legacy, while also intensifying questions about permissions, conservation safeguards and the limits of commercial use.
The Telangana recruitment process for Assistant Public Prosecutors has moved into its next stage after the written examination results were formally declared. Certificate verification for shortlisted candidates is scheduled for October 17, marking a crucial step before final selection.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has spoken with his Iranian counterpart to discuss the latest developments after attacks on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as New Delhi monitors the fate of two Indian nationals still missing. The contact comes amid heightened maritime tension in one of the world’s most sensitive shipping lanes, where the IRGC Navy has warned merchant vessels against switching off automatic identification systems to avoid detection.
The trailer for 'Ganesh: Dust To Stardust' has been unveiled, introducing a biographical drama that traces choreographer Ganesh Acharya’s ascent through the Hindi film industry. The film is slated for a theatrical release on December 11, 2026, positioning the project as a profile of persistence, craft and the often-unseen labour behind Bollywood spectacle.
Indian Gas Exchange Ltd has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to launch an initial public offering, marking a significant step in its evolution from a relatively young market infrastructure platform to a publicly traded company. The issue will be entirely an offer for sale by promoter Indian Energy Exchange Ltd, with no fresh capital being raised by the gas trading platform itself.
For nearly two years, Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal has been navigating a difficult financing pattern: pledging shares, selling stock, and then returning to the market for more liquidity as the company works to preserve control and fund growth. The latest disclosures underscore the pressure on one of India’s most closely watched startups as it balances expansion, investor confidence, and the founder’s own leverage position.
Punjab National Bank has launched a 2026 festive retail loan campaign aimed at boosting borrowing across home, car and other consumer loan categories. The state-owned lender is offering a full waiver of upfront and processing fees on home loans, a 5-basis-point rate concession, and a full fee waiver on car loans as it seeks to capture seasonal demand.
The Indian government is considering a support package to accelerate the early deployment of sustainable aviation fuel, including viability gap funding for production plants, concessional finance and feedstock support. The proposal signals a policy push to reduce the cost gap that has slowed commercial SAF adoption despite growing pressure on aviation to decarbonise.
Long before Nana Patekar became widely associated with Rajinikanth’s Kaala, the veteran actor had already made a notable appearance in Tamil cinema through Bharathiraja’s Bommalattam. The film remains a lesser-known but important marker of how major Indian actors have crossed linguistic and regional boundaries well before pan-India casting became routine.
Gujarat is preparing to release water from Kadana Dam to cushion Kharif crops after the state’s early-October rainfall deficit widened sharply. Between October 1 and 10, the state received just 0.3 mm of rain against a seasonal average of 11 mm, a shortfall of about 97%, intensifying pressure on farm water supplies and crop survival. The move underscores how late-season weather volatility is now shaping irrigation decisions and agricultural risk management across western India.
Brands are entering a new phase of digital competition: not just ranking on search engines, but persuading AI systems to mention them when users ask for recommendations. The shift is forcing startups, marketers and venture-backed software firms to rethink how visibility is built in an era where conversational answers can replace traditional search results.
IndusBridge Ventures has raised Rs 2,000 crore in a major private equity fund dedicated to defence investments, underscoring growing investor interest in India’s strategic manufacturing ecosystem. Co-founders Ravi Kapoor and Rahul Devjani said the capital will be deployed across Indian defence firms as global military spending rises and New Delhi pushes for greater self-reliance.
Mike Flanagan’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Carrie’ leans less on Gothic dread than on adolescent pressure, social cruelty and emotional fracture. The result is an engaging, propulsive series that understands the novel’s human pain, even if its conspiracy subplot does not fully land.
Indian Gas Exchange Ltd has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to launch an initial public offering, marking a significant step for the gas trading platform as it seeks a broader market profile. The issue will be an offer for sale by promoter Indian Energy Exchange Ltd, meaning the company itself will not raise fresh capital from the listing.
ICICI Bank has received a show cause notice from GST authorities seeking ₹229.14 crore in tax demand linked to services offered to customers maintaining minimum account balances. The notice, issued on September 30 by the Additional Commissioner at the CGST and Central Excise Division-IV, adds to the bank’s ongoing legal disputes over similar tax treatment. The case underscores the continuing uncertainty around how banks’ customer service charges are classified under India’s indirect tax regime.
Aamir Khan Productions has launched an open mic initiative under its digital channel Aamir Khan Talkies, partnering with Kommune to create a new stage for grassroots performers. The move positions the production house within India’s expanding creator economy, where spoken word, storytelling and live performance are increasingly shaping cultural discovery beyond mainstream film and television.
Foreign investor ownership in Indian equities has dropped to a 17-year low of 15.1%, even as the absolute value of those holdings has climbed to about $783 billion, according to a report by OmniScience Capital. The decline in ownership share reflects the faster expansion of domestic investor participation, underscoring how India’s equity market has deepened even as foreign investors remain significant holders.
Singer Anjana has entered the independent music scene with a debut EP that blends Carnatic violin, konnakol, Kannada lyrics and even the kazoo into a sharply personal exploration of love, identity and self-acceptance. The release signals an artist intent on using regional musical vocabulary not as ornament, but as the core language of her storytelling.
DBS Bank chief executive Tan Su Shan said strong demand for FCNR(B) deposits reflects continued overseas confidence in India even as foreign net selling weighs on the rupee. She argued that India’s growth story, digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence potential continue to support foreign direct investment, while exports and capital inflows remain key to currency stability.
Indian banks are projected to deliver 11 percent year-on-year earnings growth in the second quarter of FY27, according to Kotak, with private lenders expected to outpace public sector banks. The brokerage said strong deposit accretion, aided by FCNR inflows, should support balance-sheet growth but may temporarily compress net interest margins, while asset quality remains broadly stable.
IIT Kharagpur has transferred a grain-processing technology to a private company for commercial use, in a move aimed at improving processing efficiency and cutting time wastage at scale. The deal underscores the growing push to convert publicly developed research into deployable industrial tools that can strengthen India’s agri-processing value chain.
The northeast monsoon is likely to set in over the south peninsula in the next two to three days, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. Its onset is expected to coincide with the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of the country, marking a seasonal transition that will reshape rainfall patterns across southern India. The development is closely watched for its implications for agriculture, water storage, and urban drainage preparedness.
Gigi Ganguly’s Endless Dream is more than a reflective read; it offers a practical lens on ambition, resilience, and the discipline required to build through uncertainty. For founders and investors in India’s startup ecosystem, the book’s central ideas map closely to the realities of venture creation, where conviction must coexist with adaptability.
Air India Express has extended cancellations on its Riyadh services until October 14, while Air India has suspended flights to the Saudi capital until October 15. The move prolongs disruption for passengers on a key Gulf route that serves both business travellers and a large Indian expatriate community.
Anti-corruption officials in Telangana have caught the Abdullapurmet tahsildar and a surveyor allegedly accepting a ₹20 lakh bribe in Rangareddy district, in a case that underscores persistent graft risks in land administration. The alleged payment was linked to an official favour, highlighting how revenue offices remain vulnerable to coercive rent-seeking despite repeated enforcement drives.
Defence technology company Tonbo Imaging India has fixed a price band of ₹665 to ₹700 per equity share for its ₹852.1 crore initial public offering, marking a significant capital markets milestone for one of India’s better-known private-sector defence electronics firms. The issue will be closely watched as a test of investor appetite for high-growth, strategically relevant startups with long product cycles and defence-linked revenue visibility.
Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed Executive Director Anup Kumar Saha as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027. The move signals continuity at one of India’s most closely watched private-sector lenders, with the bank elevating a long-serving executive who brings more than 32 years of experience in financial services.
The Left Democratic Front staged a walkout from the Kerala Assembly after Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan disallowed its notice for an adjournment motion over the alleged attack on the University Youth Hostel on September 30 and the subsequent police action. The protest sharpened political tensions in the House, with the opposition accusing the government of shielding the police response and the ruling side resisting demands to suspend business for an immediate debate.
India’s central government is examining a support package to speed the commercial rollout of sustainable aviation fuel, including viability gap funding for production plants, concessional finance and feedstock support. The proposal reflects a policy push to de-risk an expensive early-stage industry that could help aviation cut emissions while building a domestic clean-fuels supply chain.
Middle-order batter Ayush Badoni’s long-format numbers remain impressive, but they also point to a clear next step in his development: converting starts into match-defining innings with greater consistency. An average of 54 across the longer format signals class and composure, yet four hundreds and 10 fifties in 38 innings suggest a player still learning how to turn promise into sustained dominance.
Indian credit card issuers are increasingly steering customers toward equated monthly instalments, personal loans on card and fee-based products as revolving balances grow more slowly than transaction volumes. The shift reflects a structural change in the business: cards are being used more as payment tools than as borrowing instruments, forcing lenders to seek new ways to monetise spending.
Corteva Agriscience said its women empowerment initiative has reached more than 7.95 lakh people across rural India, underscoring the growing role of corporate-led development programmes in agricultural communities. The effort has also trained over 90,000 farmers, strengthened more than 154,000 livelihoods and promoted improved farming practices across over 171,000 hectares of farmland.
