The first teaser for Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist: Martyrs has arrived, offering an early look at Scarlett Johansson in a horror reboot that aims to refresh one of cinema’s most enduring franchises. The full trailer is expected later this week, setting up a closely watched test of audience appetite for a new chapter in the Exorcist universe.
The National Investigation Agency has filed a 535-page chargesheet against four accused in the Kishtwar terror attack case, detailing what investigators describe as a cross-border conspiracy linked to Pakistan. The filing also maps the role of three slain terrorists, including Saifullah, a commander of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammad, in the attack network.
Reliance Jio Platforms has fixed a price band of Rs 1,065 to Rs 1,119 for its upcoming initial public offering, setting the stage for what could become one of India’s largest market debuts. The company aims to raise between Rs 28,755 crore and Rs 30,213 crore, with public subscription slated to open on October 21 and a potential listing on October 28.
The US stock bull market is approaching its fourth anniversary, supported by resilient corporate earnings and unusually subdued volatility. But the advance has become increasingly concentrated in a small group of large-cap names, leaving the broader market vulnerable if sentiment around artificial intelligence cools or upcoming earnings disappoint.
At a recent baithak, musicians and scholars examining Purab Anga Gayaki returned to a central question: how can the tradition preserve the individuality of kajri while adapting to changing performance contexts? The discussion underscored both the richness of the form and the growing pressure to define, document, and transmit it with greater care.
Small-trader groups have called off their planned ‘No UPI Day’ protest for October 2 after a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. The withdrawal by the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation and the All India Mobile Retailers Association signals a temporary easing of tensions over digital payment practices and merchant concerns.
Meta said it took action on 5.3 million pieces of child sexual abuse material in the first half of 2026, underscoring the scale of harmful content still circulating across its platforms. The company also unveiled new AI tools aimed at tightening enforcement against deceptive and policy-violating ads, as regulators and safety advocates continue to scrutinize its moderation systems.
JSW MG Motors India has announced eight startup winners under its MG Developer Program 2026, underscoring the automaker’s push to embed startup-led innovation into its product and mobility strategy. The initiative reflects a broader industry shift in which legacy manufacturers are increasingly turning to early-stage ventures for software, digital, and customer-experience capabilities.
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond product recommendations and into transaction-making, a shift that could reshape how vehicles, mobility services, and in-car commerce are sold and paid for. For India’s automotive and EV ecosystem, the implications are immediate: from autonomous purchasing inside connected cars to new questions around trust, liability, and platform control.
The runaway success of ‘Premada Oorali’ has revived theatre traffic in Karnataka’s smaller towns and given the Kannada film industry a rare commercial jolt. Yet the film’s unexpected rise has also deepened an old question for filmmakers: whether audiences are rewarding a specific kind of rooted storytelling or simply responding to a singular cultural moment.
Mumbai captain Shardul Lad has publicly backed the selectors after the omission of Suyakumar from the squad, saying he respects the decision and will not second-guess the panel. The comments come on the eve of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy opener against Chandigarh on Sunday, a fixture that will test the defending powerhouse’s depth, discipline and early-season readiness.
India’s defence pack delivered one of the sharpest sectoral runs of H1 FY27, with the Nifty India Defence index rising 25% even as broader markets remained volatile. ACE Equity data show 10 defence stocks gained between 50% and 600%, while six names, led by Sigma Advanced Systems, Unimech Aerospace and MTAR Technologies, more than doubled investor wealth over six months.
India’s below-par performance at the Asian Games has prompted the Sports Ministry to convene a detailed review meeting next week, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya set to examine the country’s overall showing in depth. The day-long exercise is expected to assess preparation, performance trends and structural gaps as policymakers look for answers ahead of future continental and Olympic cycles.
Anthropic has updated its usage policy to prohibit sustained and needless abusive behaviour toward its AI systems, sharpening its stance on how users may interact with its models. The move underscores a broader industry effort to curb misuse as AI tools become more capable, more widely deployed and more central to business workflows.
A judicial boycott by bar associations in Meghalaya has escalated into a legal confrontation, with contempt notices issued to 26 lawyers after they abstained from court work to press for the removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar. The dispute has sharpened tensions between the legal fraternity and the state’s judicial system, raising questions about professional conduct, institutional discipline, and the limits of protest inside the courtroom ecosystem.
Bank credit growth strengthened across major sectors in August, with personal loans emerging as a key driver, according to Reserve Bank of India data. Outstanding personal loans rose 16.9% year-on-year to ₹72.9 lakh crore, up sharply from 11.9% a year earlier, underscoring resilient consumer borrowing demand despite a still-elevated interest rate environment.
GQG Partners-managed entities have reduced their combined holding in Adani Power to 5.72% from 5.74% after selling 50.39 lakh shares in on-market transactions, according to a disclosure. The move comes as the stock has risen 27.05% in 2026, underscoring continued investor interest in the utility even as portfolio managers rebalance exposure amid a strong run and the company advances its Bhutanese hydropower expansion.
Wrestler Sujeet Kalkal has said that coach Georgios Bentinidis’s insistence on an attack-first approach was central to his gold-medal run at the Asian Games, where he won on debut. Kalkal also credited the effective use of the arm-throw technique, known as dhobi pachhad, for helping him seize control in decisive moments.
Shreyas Iyer finally reached his first T20 hundred on his 64th appearance in the format, a landmark that underlined both persistence and timing. The milestone will ease long-running scrutiny over his conversion rate and strengthen his case as a dependable top-order presence in India’s white-ball plans.
Reissued state bonds accounted for nearly 66% of total state market borrowings in the first half of FY27, underscoring how refinancing and repeat issuance have become central to sub-sovereign funding. The trend reflects deeper state participation in debt markets, while the Reserve Bank of India’s push for greater transparency and liquidity could make these instruments more attractive to investors.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has taken an unusual but revealing step in his development arc by trying his hand at wicketkeeping, a move that underscores the growing emphasis on versatility in modern Indian cricket. The experiment is less about an immediate role change and more about future-proofing a top-order batter who is already central to India’s long-term plans.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has moved to calm confusion over the Merchant Discount Rate on higher-value UPI transactions, saying the charge will not be passed on to consumers. She stressed that the fee is borne by merchants, not the government, and is neither a tax nor a surcharge.
The clarification comes as digital payments continue to expand across India, with policymakers seeking to preserve UPI’s low-friction appeal while sustaining the payment ecosystem that supports it.
India Under-19 produced a commanding all-round performance to bowl out Australia Under-19 for 151 and complete an 11-run chase in a series-clinching victory. Baloda’s record-breaking 14-wicket haul defined the contest, while Cattle’s lone resistance only briefly delayed the inevitable as Yashbardhan and his side sealed the series 2-0.
Foreign investors withdrew $23.49 billion from Asian equities in September, the sharpest monthly pullback in recent memory, as rising US Treasury yields, persistent inflation concerns and tighter monetary policy conditions eroded appetite for risk. South Korea and India accounted for the largest outflows, while hedge funds cut exposure amid elevated market uncertainty and a stronger case for holding dollar assets.
IndusInd Bank has launched a new banking vertical aimed at Global Capability Centres in India, betting on a fast-growing corporate segment that is increasingly central to multinational operations. The offering combines corporate and employee banking under one relationship and adds foreign-currency account services to support cross-border activity.
Ticketed concerts and curated performances are drawing fresh audiences into Delhi’s historic monuments, turning heritage sites into premium cultural venues. The shift is creating new revenue and visibility for the city’s built heritage, while also raising unresolved questions about permissions, conservation safeguards and the commercial use of protected spaces.
Indian rice export prices held close to a one-year peak this week, supported by a weaker rupee even as overseas demand remained subdued and Asian markets moved unevenly. Traders said currency depreciation, freight costs and weather-related supply risks are keeping offers firm, though limited buying is capping any sharper rally.
Nana Patekar’s off-screen interests in cricket and shooting reveal the same discipline and intensity that made him one of Indian cinema’s most forceful performers. The actor’s abiding fascination with both pursuits has long mirrored the precision, focus and competitive edge that shaped his work on stage and screen.
Indian government bonds are on course for an eighth straight weekly decline, with investors still digesting the Reserve Bank of India’s recent rate hike and a more hawkish policy tone. Rising crude prices have added to the pressure, lifting benchmark yields and weakening sentiment across the sovereign debt market.
Dhir delivered the defining passage of the first T20I, using disciplined bowling to tilt the contest at a critical stage and shape the result. His impact under pressure stood out in a match where control, timing and execution mattered more than raw pace or power.
NABVENTURES has announced the first close of its second fund at ₹450 crore, deepening its push into early- and growth-stage startups serving India’s farm and rural economy. The fund will target companies in agri tech, food and agribusiness, rural fintech, climate-smart solutions, and supply chain and logistics, sectors that are increasingly central to India’s productivity and resilience agenda.
Vinay Kumar’s coaching tenure begins with immediate pressure and high expectations as Karnataka open their Ranji Trophy campaign against Andhra. The former India pacer inherits a proud but depleted side, with injuries and national call-ups preventing the state powerhouse from fielding a full-strength squad. His task is not merely to win matches, but to restore the discipline and consistency that once made Karnataka the standard-bearer of domestic cricket.
Trinamool Congress MP Samirul Islam has written to the United Nations refugee agency, alleging that residents of Jyoti Nagar Colony in Kolkata have been denied drinking water since the BJP came to power in West Bengal. He claimed the disruption is linked to the community’s Muslim identity and its exclusion from the ruling party’s political base. The allegation adds a fresh political and human-rights dimension to an already charged governance dispute.
Air India will begin offering branded travel SIM cards to passengers flying abroad, marking a new ancillary service aimed at making international connectivity easier for Indian travellers. The product, called EasyRoam, has been developed with Tata Communications and is designed to provide roaming services across overseas destinations.
Shreyas Iyer has surged to a career-best seventh in the latest ICC T20I batting rankings, underlining India’s growing depth in the shortest format. In the ODI list, Shubman Gill has strengthened his hold on the No. 1 position, while India’s top-order dominance remains evident with Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma all featuring prominently.
Pune police have registered a first information report against 15 people in connection with a protest linked to the Maharashtra Public Service Commission in Navi Peth. According to the FIR, the group assembled without permission, blocked a road and disrupted traffic and public order. The case underscores the continuing tension between protest rights and civic regulation in a densely populated urban corridor.
The Supreme Court has sharply criticised a Patna High Court judgment that held removing a woman’s salwar did not amount to an attempt to rape, calling the reasoning shocking and legally untenable. The apex court also issued notice to the accused, who had been acquitted of the charges, signalling close scrutiny of the lower court’s approach to sexual violence law.
The first teaser for Mike Flanagan’s 'The Exorcist: Martyrs' has arrived, offering an early look at Scarlett Johansson in a franchise reboot that appears to lean into psychological dread rather than spectacle. The full trailer is expected later this week, intensifying attention around one of the year’s most closely watched horror releases.
The runaway success of 'Premada Oorali' has jolted Karnataka’s small-town theatres back to life, drawing audiences in numbers that many exhibitors had not seen in years. But alongside the commercial uplift, the film has also triggered a wider industry debate over what kinds of stories Kannada filmmakers should pursue next.
Anthropic has revised its usage policy to prohibit sustained and needless abusive behaviour toward its AI systems, adding a new layer of conduct restrictions as scrutiny intensifies around how users interact with advanced models. The update also sharpens limits on AI misuse, underscoring the company’s effort to position itself as a safety-first rival in a fast-moving and increasingly regulated market.
India’s gig platforms are increasingly building tax-filing assistance into their apps, helping delivery partners claim TDS refunds and formalise their income records. The move is emerging as both a compliance tool and a financial inclusion lever, giving workers a paper trail that can support future credit applications.
Actor-producer Richa Chadha has described her non-fiction travel series 'Musafiri' as an attempt to help audiences see familiar places with fresh eyes, beginning with Mumbai in its first season. She said the show was shaped by her own relationship with the city and by the perspective shift that came with motherhood, which sharpened her interest in everyday urban life.
Money Bags captured the Zavaray S. Poonawalla Mysore Dasara Sprint Championship 2026 in a result that underlines the continuing prestige of the Mysore racing calendar. The victory adds another high-profile sprint title to the season and reinforces the event’s role as a key marker for elite Indian thoroughbred competition.
Gold and silver prices advanced sharply on the Multi Commodity Exchange in early trade, supported by a weaker US dollar and easing Treasury yields as investors positioned ahead of key American economic releases. Traders are weighing whether the move reflects a durable bullish turn or a short-term data-driven rally, with support and resistance levels now in focus.
India’s defence equities extended their outperformance in the first half of FY27, with the Nifty India Defence index rising 25% even as broader markets remained choppy. ACE Equity data show 10 defence stocks gained between 50% and 600%, while six names, led by Sigma Advanced Systems, Unimech Aerospace and MTAR Technologies, more than doubled investor wealth over six months.
SEPC shares rose nearly 11% on Friday to Rs 5.47 after the company won an Rs 854.57-crore contract from Steel Authority of India Ltd. for work at the IISCO Steel Plant in Burnpur. The award lifts SEPC’s consolidated order book beyond Rs 10,000 crore, giving the small-cap engineering and infrastructure firm multi-year revenue visibility at a time when execution and cash flow remain key investor concerns.
Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran has urged policymakers to rethink non-performing asset classification norms for micro, small and medium enterprises, arguing that a one-size-fits-all framework does not reflect the sector’s cash flow patterns or working capital needs. He also pressed for lower compliance costs, saying easing regulatory burdens would improve MSME efficiency and strengthen credit outcomes.
The Vellore Corporation has begun providing drainage connections to households in the town, marking a practical step in its urban sanitation and infrastructure upgrade efforts. The move is expected to improve wastewater management, reduce local health risks, and address long-standing civic complaints over inadequate drainage access.
Indian steel and metal stocks advanced in early trade after the government extended the minimum import price regime on 66 steel products, a move seen as supportive for domestic producers facing import competition. Shares of Hindalco, Jindal Steel, JSW Steel, Tata Steel and Hindustan Zinc rose more than 1 percent from the previous close, reflecting investor expectations of improved pricing power and margin protection.
India’s parliamentary delegation, led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, continued its participation on the fourth day of the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, on 8 October 2026. The delegation’s presence underscores India’s sustained effort to shape global parliamentary dialogue on governance, democratic cooperation, and institutional reform.
