Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the closing session of the national departmental summit on women and child development, underscoring the government’s intent to align welfare delivery, nutrition, and child protection more tightly across ministries and states. The session placed renewed emphasis on outcomes, coordination, and the use of governance tools to improve service delivery for women and children.
Omnichannel menswear brand KISAH has raised ₹35.9 crore in a Series A round led by Fireside, marking a fresh bet on India’s expanding occasionwear and wedding apparel market. The capital is expected to help the brand deepen its retail presence, strengthen distribution, and accelerate growth across both online and offline channels.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated a workshop on 5G use-case labs at IMC 2026, positioning the initiative as a practical bridge between India’s telecom infrastructure and real-world innovation. He highlighted the role of young innovators in shaping the country’s next phase of digital leadership, including the transition from 5G deployment to 6G readiness.
The Reserve Bank of India has moved to make the Account Aggregator framework more seamless by enabling interoperability across providers, allowing customers to share financial data with banks and lenders without switching platforms. The change is designed to improve convenience, reduce friction in consent-based data exchange, and strengthen the digital rails underpinning India’s financial services ecosystem.
India has withdrawn a tax concession that had allowed banks to import gold, silver and platinum at a lower effective tax cost, in a move aimed at ensuring parity across import routes. Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra said the change is intended to remove distortions between imports routed through banks and those brought in by other channels.
India’s Tea Board is moving to increase the number of auction centres as part of a broader reform push aimed at improving price discovery and helping producers secure better returns. The initiative is expected to deepen market access, reduce bottlenecks in trade, and strengthen the industry’s ability to realise higher prices over time.
The rupee recovered to 96.73 against the US dollar after heavy intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helped arrest a sharper intraday slide. Even so, persistent corporate dollar demand, a 7% decline this year and weaker foreign exchange reserves continued to cloud sentiment around the currency.
Leaders of the CJP have accused the government of imposing an Emergency-style atmosphere as tensions over the CEC row intensified in New Delhi on Thursday. The dispute has sharpened after the Ministry of Home Affairs approved a temporary suspension of internet services within a 4-kilometre radius of the Janpath–Kartavya Path crossing from 10 p.m. on October 9 to 10 p.m. on October 10, a move likely to heighten scrutiny of public order and protest management in the capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed greetings on the occasion of Mahalaya, marking the formal beginning of the Durga Puja season for millions of devotees across India and the Bengali diaspora. The message, though ceremonial in tone, underscored the continuing role of public greetings in India’s political communication during major cultural and religious observances.
India sharply countered Pakistan at the United Nations Fourth Committee, with MP Mahima Kumari Mewar using New Delhi’s Right of Reply to accuse Islamabad of abusing the UN platform and peddling falsehoods. The intervention underscored India’s long-standing position that Pakistan seeks to internationalise bilateral issues while facing criticism over its own conduct on governance and security.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday escalated his attack on the Centre and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying the “repair of democracy” would begin only after both were gone. His remarks came a day after he told INDIA bloc MPs that the government would fall if the Opposition sustained its pressure campaign.
Rohan Bopanna is set to return to competitive action for the Gurgaon Grand Slammers in the Tennis Premier League, adding marquee value and proven doubles pedigree to the franchise. The league will also feature Argentina’s world No. 60 Roman Burruchaga, who enters as the highest-ranked singles player in the competition with the Kolkata Thunder Blades.
The upcoming film ‘Good Night Good Morning’ is being positioned as a reflective take on love, intimacy and emotional distance rather than a conventional romance. In a market crowded with spectacle, the project appears to lean on mood, restraint and character-driven storytelling to stand apart.
For India’s entertainment sector, the film signals the continuing appetite for smaller, idea-led narratives that treat relationships as lived experience rather than formula. Its framing suggests a production aimed at viewers seeking emotional realism and a more modern cinematic language.
Indian startups raised about $122.9 million across 25 deals in the first week of October, marking a 47.4% decline from the previous week and underscoring a softer funding environment. The week still produced notable rounds across consumer, fintech, and enterprise segments, with DailyObjects and StockGro among the standout names.
Hoblidhar produced a commanding finish to win the 100m, delivering a timely reminder of his speed and competitive edge after a period of uncertainty. The result adds fresh momentum to his campaign and strengthens his standing in India’s sprinting conversation.
Delhi Police detained student activists, including SFI leader Aishe Ghosh, as they moved to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar against the Chief Election Commissioner. Authorities had denied permission for the demonstration, citing security concerns and procedural requirements. The episode underscores the continuing friction between protest rights and policing controls in the national capital.
Kobe Bryant’s approach to mastery offers a useful lens for startups and venture capital, where execution, repetition, and mental discipline often separate durable businesses from short-lived momentum. His philosophy underscores that relentless improvement is not a slogan but a system built on preparation, accountability, and consistency.
Regional parties in Jammu and Kashmir escalated their protest campaign in Srinagar on Thursday after security forces blocked an attempted march toward Lal Chowk. The demonstration, marked by placards targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, also saw Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah invoke the political atmosphere of 2019 in Kashmir while criticising the situation in Delhi.
The Reserve Bank of India has moved to make the Account Aggregator framework interoperable, allowing customers to share financial data across platforms without being locked into a single provider. The change is designed to reduce friction in consent-based data exchange for banks and lenders while keeping customer authorization at the center of the process.
Paytm’s business has evolved from a digital wallet into a broad financial services platform, but its core payments franchise remains the company’s most durable engine. The more consequential question for investors is whether lending can mature into a second profit pool without diluting the scale and efficiency that payments already deliver.
A judge has ordered Paramount and Warner to halt progress on their proposed merger for at least two weeks, intensifying a fast-moving antitrust fight that could reshape Hollywood’s studio landscape. The pause comes after 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing the combination would extinguish competition and leave consumers with fewer choices in film and entertainment.
The Global Trade Research Initiative has called on the government to scrap proposed charges on Unified Payments Interface transactions scheduled to take effect on October 15, warning that even modest fees could ripple through India’s digital payments ecosystem. The think tank said keeping UPI free is essential to protect small merchants, sustain consumer spending and preserve the broad adoption that has made the platform central to everyday commerce.
IndusInd Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Rajiv Anand said he has been told that his name is unmapped from the electoral roll, even though he holds valid identity documents including a voter ID and Aadhaar card. His remarks come as the Election Commission carries out a Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, with deadlines for claims and corrections extended in Delhi and Maharashtra.
A committee has been constituted to ensure the continuation of the Hockey India League, signaling a formal effort to stabilize the competition’s future. The move underscores the league’s importance to India’s hockey ecosystem, where continuity, commercial viability, and player development remain closely linked.
Indian archer Kumkum is building her campaign for the Los Angeles Games with a deliberately steady mindset, even as expectations grow around one of the country’s promising young talents. Based in Amravati, Maharashtra, she says her sporting inspiration extends beyond archery: she is an admirer of Virat Kohli, whose discipline and work ethic she hopes to emulate, and would like to meet the cricket star one day.
YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of misleading Backward Classes with a promise of reservations that he said has now been exposed as deceptive by the Supreme Court. Jagan also attacked the ruling coalition’s “Super Six” commitments and alleged that welfare schemes delivered under the previous YSRCP government were being withdrawn.
A committee has been formed to ensure the continuation of the Hockey India League, signaling a fresh effort to preserve one of Indian hockey’s most important commercial and developmental platforms. The move comes at a time when the league’s long-term stability remains central to the sport’s broader revival in India.
The Citizens for Justice and Peace has announced a protest on October 10 demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sharpening scrutiny of the Election Commission of India amid allegations of irregularities in electoral rolls and questions over its Special Intensive Revision exercise. The move escalates a broader political and institutional debate over voter list integrity, administrative transparency, and the credibility of the electoral process.
A technical fault in an empty Ahmedabad Metro train scheduled for the pre-service run on Wednesday morning disrupted operations near GIFT City station, prompting an internal review and the suspension of two staff members. The incident, which occurred around 6 a.m. on the siding before passenger service began, briefly affected the line’s early-morning readiness on a corridor critical to Gujarat’s financial hub.
The Villoo C. Poonawalla Pune Derby will be staged on October 11, placing one of Indian racing’s most closely watched fixtures back at the centre of the domestic turf calendar. The event is expected to draw leading owners, trainers and jockeys, while reinforcing Pune’s status as a key racing venue in western India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the deaths in a tragic accident in Gujarat’s Kutch district, extending condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. The response underscores the central government’s customary but politically significant role in moments of sudden loss, especially in a state with strong national attention and close administrative coordination with New Delhi.
‘Other Mommy’ turns a deceptively simple premise into an unnerving exercise in dread, powered by sharply calibrated performances from Jessica Chastain and Arabella Olivia Clark. The film leans on intimate psychological terror and striking physical effects to create a horror experience that is as emotionally unsettling as it is visually inventive.
India’s oil palm strategy is entering a new phase, shifting from years of caution and fragmented adoption toward a more coordinated push for scale and speed. The effort reflects a broader macroeconomic goal: reducing import dependence in edible oils while building a viable domestic value chain from farm to refinery.
India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will observe World Mental Health Day 2026 with a renewed emphasis on making mental health services more accessible, inclusive and people-centred. The announcement signals a policy message that mental health is being treated not as a peripheral welfare issue, but as a core public health priority tied to equity, prevention and system reform.
Filmmaker Bharat Bala’s short documentary on the Ramnami community has won the National Award for Best Documentary, drawing renewed attention to one of India’s most distinctive devotional traditions. A week after the honour, Bala reflected on a career spanning more than 1,000 films and on reuniting with composer A.R. Rahman after their landmark collaboration on Vande Maataram.
Ashoka University’s award-winning bamboo pavilion, The Hungry Caterpillar, has marked its first anniversary as a distinctive experiment in campus placemaking. Designed by Apoorva Shroff’s Lyth Design, the project reimagines a food street through bamboo canopies, 3D-printed kitchens and recycled plastic furniture, blending sustainability with everyday use.
Elon Musk has intensified his public pressure campaign in India by sharing reports alleging that a Reliance-linked firm played a role in a BJP campaign and made political donations, sharpening an already fraught dispute over the delayed launch of Starlink satellite broadband services. The latest intervention adds a political dimension to a commercial standoff that has increasingly centered on market access, regulatory timing and the influence of powerful domestic telecom interests.
National record holder Vithya says she is aiming to run under 54 seconds next, even as she questions the limited recognition she has received for a medal-laden Asian Games campaign. The 28-year-old’s remarks underline both her ambition and the pressure on India’s athletics system to convert continental success into sustained global progress, with coach Nehpal already looking ahead to the Beijing World Athletics Championships next year.
India is preparing to roll out a faceless assessment framework for GST taxpayers registered across multiple CGST jurisdictions, with the system expected to take effect in the next fiscal year. The proposal, aimed at reducing discretion and improving consistency in tax administration, will be placed in the public domain for consultation by the end of this year.
Poonawalla Fincorp reported a sharp surge in second-quarter net profit to ₹375 crore, nearly five times higher year on year, powered by rapid expansion in its loan book and a 75.6% rise in net interest income. The lender also reported improving asset quality, with gross non-performing assets easing to 1.2%, while capital adequacy remained robust at 18.7%, underscoring a strong balance-sheet position.
The GST Council is set to examine whether merchant fees linked to UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 should attract an 18% goods and services tax, according to a report. The proposal comes alongside a planned 0.4% merchant discount rate, capped at Rs 300, from October 15, with merchants expected to be able to claim input tax credit on the GST paid.
India suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at the hands of Russia in a lopsided international women’s contest, underlining the gap in execution, pace, and consistency between the two sides. The result will prompt scrutiny of India’s defensive structure and conversion efficiency, even as the team looks to regroup quickly from a bruising setback.
Bihar minister Nitin Nabin has accused Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and the so-called Cockroach Janata Party of trying to foment anarchy because they cannot accept India’s progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His remarks sharpen the ruling party’s attack on the opposition amid an increasingly combative national political climate. The statement reflects the BJP’s effort to frame dissent not as policy disagreement but as a challenge to order and governance.
Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has urged a tailored approach to non-performing asset classification for micro, small and medium enterprises, arguing that a uniform framework does not reflect the sector’s cash-flow patterns or working-capital needs. He also called for lower compliance costs to improve MSME efficiency and strengthen credit outcomes.
A fresh cricket narrative is emerging around Earth and Mother’s Gift, two names now drawing attention in India’s fast-moving sports conversation. While details remain limited, the development underscores how quickly player identities, performances and marketable storylines can gain traction in a cricket ecosystem that rewards both form and visibility.
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 firms look for higher-margin ways to monetise large user bases in a crowded digital payments market.
Ticketed concerts and cultural events are drawing new audiences into Delhi’s historic monuments, recasting heritage sites as premium entertainment spaces. The trend is creating fresh revenue and visibility for culture, but it is also intensifying debate over permissions, conservation safeguards and the commercial use of protected landmarks.
Telangana has advised farmers to choose crops that require less water in the upcoming rabi season, warning that irrigation availability may remain constrained because of the continuing impact of El Nino. State Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said the government is assessing water conditions closely as it prepares for a season that could test farm incomes and crop planning across the state.
The GST Council has recommended rationalising e-way bill requirements in a move aimed at reducing friction in the movement of goods across India’s supply chains. The proposal also includes a flat 5% tax rate for supplies made by e-commerce platforms to unregistered buyers through any delivery mechanism, signalling a broader effort to simplify compliance and improve tax clarity.
Mayank Yadav showed in the second T20I against West Indies that raw pace can still be a decisive weapon when paired with discipline and clarity of role. The young quick, described as a fast learner, adapted quickly to the demands of international cricket and delivered a spell built on speed, simplicity and intent.
