Left parties on Monday accused Delhi Police of using excessive force against protesters, alleging that the capital was turned into a “war zone” during the detention of opposition leaders and activists. CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby said police vans had been converted into “torture camps,” while party leaders claimed women were detained for hours inside mobile jails. Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas was hospitalised after being detained, intensifying the political fallout.
Amazon and Flipkart are intensifying their festive-season battle in India by targeting shoppers beyond the big cities, where growth is increasingly being driven by quick-commerce delivery, no-cost financing and AI-powered shopping tools. The strategy reflects a broader push to convert record traffic into actual sales as e-commerce platforms fight for share in one of the country’s most important retail windows.
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia is set to lead a slate of development-oriented engagements in Mizoram, underscoring New Delhi’s continued emphasis on infrastructure, connectivity, and public service delivery in the Northeast. The visit is expected to reinforce the Centre’s political and administrative outreach in a strategically sensitive border state where development policy remains closely tied to integration and governance outcomes.
The Special Investigation Team is set to take custody of R. Veeramani in a second case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, police sources said, marking another major development in the widening criminal probe against the Gem Granite figure. The latest move underscores the sustained legal pressure around allegations that have already produced multiple POCSO cases.
Paramount Syntex’s Rs 82-crore SME initial public offering drew a mixed but increasingly strong response on the second day of bidding, with overall subscription reaching 1.35 times on the BSE SME platform. The institutional book was the clear standout, with qualified institutional buyers subscribing 119.29 times, while retail and non-institutional investors remained subdued ahead of the October 6 close.
Asset reconstruction companies have urged the government to strengthen the debt recovery framework by speeding up proceedings before Debt Recovery Tribunals and tightening rules around interim stays. They want interim relief to lapse automatically after two months, faster filling of tribunal vacancies, and better electronic services to reduce delays in litigation. The appeal underscores persistent bottlenecks in India’s stressed-asset resolution system, even as the Sarfaesi Act remains a key enforcement tool for lenders.
Filmmaker Mike Flanagan has reframed the moral centre of Stephen King’s 'Carrie', arguing that the story’s real antagonist is cruelty itself rather than Carrie White or Chris Hargensen. In a fresh interview, he suggested that under different circumstances the two teenagers could even have been friends, underscoring the novel and film’s enduring focus on bullying, shame and social violence.
India and the West Indies head into the third T20 with the series finely poised and the contest shaped by a familiar modern T20 theme: batters taking control while bowlers search for answers. India’s tendency to concede sixes at alarming frequency has emerged as a major concern, even as the Caribbean batting unit has looked increasingly comfortable in the slam-bang format.
HCL Technologies is scheduled to report its September quarter results on October 12, with brokerages broadly expecting double-digit growth in both profit and revenue, helped by acquisitions, deal ramp-ups and seasonal strength. The market’s focus, however, will be less on the headline beat and more on whether management narrows FY27 revenue guidance, how margins are trending, and whether AI-led pricing pressure is beginning to reshape the company’s growth outlook.
Indian households are showing a clear preference for secured borrowing, with loans against gold jewellery rising sharply even as growth in credit card dues and consumer durable loans remains subdued, according to Reserve Bank of India data. The shift suggests borrowers are increasingly seeking cheaper, collateral-backed credit amid tighter household budgets and a more cautious consumption environment.
As Raaj Kumar’s centenary invites a fresh look at his career, the Hindi film industry is once again reckoning with a star who was as commanding as he was unconventional. From 'Waqt' and 'Heer Raanjha' to 'Pakeezah', his performances fused aristocratic poise, clipped diction and an aura that made him instantly recognisable.
His legacy endures not because he fit neatly into the mainstream template, but because he often stood apart from it. The centenary is a reminder of both his brilliance and the limits of a screen persona so singular that it could dominate a frame even when the script did not fully serve him.
Mumbai enter their Ranji Trophy opener against Chandigarh at the Wankhede with a significant lift, as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is available for selection. The 42-time champions will look to convert home conditions and squad depth into an early statement, while Chandigarh face a demanding assignment against one of domestic cricket’s most formidable sides.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after he was found unconscious at his apartment in Dona Paula, near Panaji in Goa, and rushed to a private hospital, according to the breaking account. The development marks the loss of one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive and forceful performers, whose career spanned decades across film, theatre, and socially engaged public life.
India has unveiled a long-term steel policy that sets an ambitious target of 604 million tonnes of capacity by 2047, aligning the sector with the country’s broader industrial and infrastructure expansion plans. The framework also emphasizes emissions reduction and improved access to iron ore and coking coal, two inputs critical to the industry’s growth and competitiveness.
NeoGrowth, the MSME-focused lending platform, has raised ₹85 crore in a mix of debt and equity as it looks to deepen its digital lending capabilities and broaden access to credit for small businesses. The financing underscores continued investor appetite for technology-led lenders serving India’s underserved enterprise segment, even as the broader startup funding market remains selective.
Delhi police have refused permission for a planned protest at Jantar Mantar by around 400 former Border Security Force personnel seeking redress over their dismissal from service. Officers told the group that hunger strikes are unlawful and that a continuous two-day agitation is not permitted, setting up a fresh flashpoint over the right to assemble and the limits of protest in the capital.
Indian American writer Ajon Singh has unpacked the making of 'Primetime', the film that transformed Chris Hansen from a familiar television figure into a meme-ready cultural object. In a conversation that also touched on Robert Pattinson’s hands-on performance work, the 'Network' influence, Kerala-rooted mythology and the unexpected Phoebe Bridgers-Nine Inch Nails shirt moment, Singh described how the film’s afterlife was shaped as much by the internet as by the screenplay.
The global initial public offering market is entering 2026 under pressure, with several prominent listings withdrawn, delayed or shelved as volatility and valuation concerns weaken investor appetite. From consumer-tech names such as PhonePe and Oura to industrial and defence-linked groups including Firmus and KNDS, companies are reassessing whether public markets can still deliver the pricing and certainty they want.
India could scale its installed wind power capacity to 300 gigawatts by 2035 if policy support, grid expansion and manufacturing momentum continue to align, industry stakeholders said. The outlook underscores wind energy’s growing role in India’s power transition, while also highlighting the country’s emergence as a manufacturing base for turbines and critical components such as nacelles and gearboxes.
Chinese blue-chip shares fell to their weakest level in more than a year on Monday as investors extended a selloff in artificial intelligence-linked names and rotated toward safer corners of the market. The CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite both closed sharply lower, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index recovered on a technology-led advance, underscoring a split in sentiment across Greater China markets.
Delhi has been placed on heightened alert ahead of a planned protest targeting the Chief Election Commissioner, with authorities moving to restrict movement across key parts of the capital. The disruption is already significant: 57 Metro stations are set to shut and 45 trains have been cancelled, underscoring the scale of the security response and the potential economic fallout from a paralysed urban transport system.
The Prime Minister has expressed condolences after a deadly accident in Gujarat’s Kutch district claimed lives, underscoring the human toll of sudden transport and road tragedies. The response places renewed attention on emergency support for victims’ families and the broader imperative of road safety enforcement.
Telangana has advised farmers to prioritise crops that require less water during the upcoming rabi season, citing the likelihood of water stress from the continued impact of El Niño. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said the state is preparing for a season in which irrigation availability may be tighter than usual, making crop choice a critical economic decision for farm households.
The warning underscores the growing intersection between climate volatility and agricultural policy in a state where farming remains highly dependent on rainfall patterns and reservoir storage. The guidance is intended to reduce risk for cultivators while helping the state manage scarce water resources more efficiently.
October Octaves, the long-running cultural platform launched in 2015, is set to return this weekend with its 11th edition, titled Eternal Echoes. The latest chapter underscores the event’s staying power in India’s crowded arts and culture calendar, where continuity, curation and audience trust increasingly determine relevance.
Positioned as a recurring showcase rather than a one-off spectacle, the festival’s return reflects the growing appetite for intimate, concept-driven cultural programming that can sustain both artistic ambition and public interest over time.
Arrowhead is positioning voice AI as a practical fix for one of enterprise India’s most persistent inefficiencies: the high-cost, high-friction human call center model used for sales, support and collections. The startup’s pitch reflects a broader shift in which companies are moving from labor-heavy outreach to automated voice systems that can work at scale, around the clock and at lower marginal cost.
India has launched a formal investigation into whether Chinese producers and exporters of insoluble sulphur have benefited from government subsidies that are injuring domestic manufacturers. The probe adds to a growing list of trade-remedy actions as New Delhi intensifies scrutiny of import practices in strategically sensitive industrial inputs.
Airtel Money has begun conditional trading on the London Stock Exchange after raising $703 million in the year’s largest initial public offering, with shares priced at £1.96 each. The debut gives Bharti Airtel’s African financial services arm a public-market valuation test at a time when investors are closely watching cross-border listings and the durability of telecom-led fintech growth.
McLaren driver Lando Norris has said India has a strong appetite for Formula 1 and would be an attractive destination for racing, adding fresh star power to renewed efforts to bring the sport back to the country. His remarks come as the Indian government has formed a task force to explore reviving the Grand Prix, which was staged only three times between 2011 and 2013 before being dropped over taxation and financial hurdles.
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by Tuesday, raising the prospect of a fresh spell of northeast monsoon rainfall over the southern peninsula, according to the latest weather outlook. The system is expected to intensify rain activity over Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, while scattered showers may continue over coastal Andhra Pradesh, coastal Karnataka and Rayalaseema for several more days.
Beyond the hard-edged screen persona that made Nana Patekar one of Indian cinema’s most recognisable actors, there has long been a quieter artistic self rooted in classical music, poetry and close creative friendships. As the lights dimmed on film sets, he repeatedly returned to raags and verse, building a private cultural life that shaped the public artist in subtle but enduring ways.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance is set to elevate veteran ICICI Bank executive Sidharatha Mishra as its chief operating officer and chief executive officer, marking a leadership transition rooted in continuity and digital-era banking experience. Mishra’s nearly three-decade career across retail banking, branch operations and digital channels positions him as a steady hand as the insurer navigates growth, distribution and technology-led transformation.
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has warned against complacency over emerging financial vulnerabilities, saying banking stress can surface abruptly and take years to unwind. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, he said geopolitical shocks, including the West Asia conflict, are complicating the inflation outlook and testing financial stability assumptions.
India’s diesel exports surged to a one-year high in September as disruptions to global refining capacity tightened product markets and lifted overseas demand for Indian barrels. Traders said conflict-related risks in West Asia and drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure have together removed as much as 8 million barrels per day of refining capacity from the market, sharpening the premium on Indian middle distillates.
India’s startup sector entered Tuesday with a familiar mix of capital discipline, product expansion, and policy watchfulness as founders and investors navigated a more selective funding environment. The latest roundup underscores how the ecosystem is increasingly rewarding businesses with clear unit economics, enterprise traction, and defensible technology rather than growth at any cost.
Delhi has been placed on heightened alert ahead of a planned protest against the Chief Election Commissioner, with authorities moving to restrict movement across key transport corridors. The disruption is expected to be significant, with 57 metro stations slated for closure and 45 train services cancelled, underscoring the scale of the security response. The measures reflect official concern that the demonstration could strain public order in the capital at a sensitive political moment.
‘Other Mommy’ turns a seemingly simple psychological horror premise into a tense, unsettling study of fear, grief and bodily unease. Powered by sharply controlled performances from Jessica Chastain and Arabella Olivia Clark, the film uses mind-bending physical effects to sustain dread without overexplaining its menace.
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died in the early hours of Thursday at his Goa residence after suffering a cardiac arrest, prompting an immediate outpouring of grief from across the film industry. Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Jr NTR and several other stars paid tribute to the actor, whose intense screen presence and uncompromising craft made him one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive performers.
The Delhi High Court has sought actor Salman Khan’s response to a plea filed by the producer of the film 'Kala Hiran,' in a dispute over the movie’s release. Khan has moved to restrain the film, alleging that it is based on him and infringes on his rights. The case adds another legal flashpoint to the long-running tension between celebrity image rights and cinematic expression in India.
MV Electrosystems has surged more than 100% above its IPO price within just two months of listing, sharply lifting the paper value of Madhusudan Kela’s stake to Rs 111.55 crore. But the rally sits uneasily alongside weakening FY26 revenue trends and a net loss, leaving investors to weigh momentum against deteriorating fundamentals.
India’s logistics industry is projected to expand to $600 billion by 2031-32, according to a DPIIT official, underscoring the sector’s growing role in supporting manufacturing and broader economic expansion. The official said logistics costs are expected to decline to about 8% of GDP, a level that would strengthen competitiveness and improve supply-chain efficiency across the economy.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar has reportedly died at the age of 75 after he was found unconscious at his apartment in Dona Paula, near Panaji in Goa, and taken to a private hospital. The development, if formally confirmed, would mark the loss of one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive and uncompromising performers, known for his intense screen presence and forceful dialogue delivery.
National record holder Vithya has set her sights on a sub-54-second run, saying she feels she has not yet been pushed hard enough to fully realise her potential. The 28-year-old, who won three medals for India at the Asian Games, also said she does not receive the level of fanfare her achievements merit, even as coach Nehpal looks ahead to a strong showing at next year’s Beijing World Athletics Championships.
Indian banks reported a second quarter in which loan growth ran ahead of deposit accumulation, underscoring a persistent funding imbalance in the system. Canara Bank and Indian Bank were among the lenders posting notably stronger credit expansion than deposit growth, while South Indian Bank stood out as an exception to the broader trend.
Bank credit growth strengthened across major sectors in August, with personal loans rising 16.9% year-on-year to ₹72.9 lakh crore, according to Reserve Bank of India data. The pace marks a sharp acceleration from 11.9% a year earlier, underscoring sustained consumer borrowing even as lenders navigate a shifting interest-rate and risk environment.
‘Reporting Live’ arrives with sincere performances and a clear-eyed interest in the pressures of public life, media scrutiny, and moral compromise. Yet despite its sharp observations and noble intentions, the film settles into a cautious, uneven rhythm that blunts its impact and leaves it feeling more respectable than compelling.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on global technology companies, financial institutions and telecom operators to work together on a comprehensive framework to curb cyber fraud. The appeal underscores India’s growing concern over digitally enabled scams as the country’s payments ecosystem expands and cross-border fraud becomes more sophisticated.
A brain-dead patient’s organs have been successfully transplanted, saving or improving the lives of four recipients in a case that underscores the life-saving potential of cadaveric donation in India. The episode also highlights the continuing policy challenge of expanding organ donation awareness, hospital coordination and timely consent in a country where demand far outstrips supply.
Indian authorities are investigating a Pakistan-linked espionage network that allegedly used fake female profiles on Facebook to befriend servicemen, shift conversations to WhatsApp, and solicit sensitive details on ship and submarine movements. The probe has widened to 18 suspects, including 13 naval personnel, with two people already in custody as investigators map the extent of the breach and its operational damage.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died in the early hours of Thursday at his residence in Goa, prompting an outpouring of grief from across India’s film industry and public life. His last rites were carried out with full State honours, underscoring the stature of a performer whose career spanned decades and whose screen presence became synonymous with intensity, restraint and authority.
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said the state has not received complaints of deliberate denial of voting rights, even as allegations against the Election Commission of India focus on the removal of names from electoral rolls. He contrasted Kerala’s position with reported grievances in Maharashtra, West Bengal and Haryana, framing the issue as one of electoral administration rather than a systemic crisis in his state.
