Sri Lanka have moved to a new phase in their red-ball leadership, with Dhananjaya de Silva stepping down as Test captain and Kusal Mendis expected to succeed him. The change hands the Test side to a player already entrusted with the ODI and T20I captaincy, signalling a push for continuity across formats as Sri Lanka seek greater stability in international cricket.
Long before Nana Patekar became widely associated with Rajinikanth’s Kaala, he had already made a notable appearance in Tamil cinema through Bharathiraja’s Bommalattam. The film remains a little-remembered but revealing example of how major Indian actors occasionally crossed language boundaries to work with auteurs outside their core industries.
The Reserve Bank of India has directed banks to identify the systemic, process and operational failures driving repeated customer complaints, signalling a sharper regulatory push on grievance redress. The central bank also wants stronger capacity building and more effective complaint handling as ombudsman cases continued to mount, with more than 1.33 million complaints received in FY25.
BJP leader Gudur has raised pointed questions over Telangana Chief Minister’s repeated visits to Delhi, arguing that the state’s worsening drought conditions demand more attention at home. The criticism comes as farmers and local administrations face mounting pressure over water scarcity, crop stress, and relief coordination. The remarks sharpen the political debate over governance priorities at a time when drought management is emerging as a central policy test for the state government.
ChampaTree has opened a new art space in Hyderabad, marking its first expansion beyond Delhi and deepening the city’s growing profile as a destination for contemporary culture. Housed inside the Jubilee Hills furniture showroom Artyk, the venue is designed to place art in a more domestic, lived-in setting that blurs the line between gallery and home.
Adani Green Energy reported a sharp expansion in the first half of FY27, with operational capacity rising 24% year on year to 20,763 MW and energy sales increasing 32% to 25,747 million units. The company also added 4,083 MW of greenfield capacity and broadened its battery storage footprint, underscoring continued scale-up in India’s renewable power buildout. Its board is scheduled to consider Q2FY27 financial results on October 21.
Nomura said the Reserve Bank of India’s surprise 25-basis-point repo rate cut to 6.25% marks a meaningful shift in the central bank’s operating framework and suggests a softer policy stance than markets had expected. The brokerage argued that the move, delivered on Tuesday, effectively diluted the RBI’s earlier policy approach and may signal a broader easing bias if growth concerns persist.
The Centre has appointed Prakash Rajpurohit as Deputy Election Commissioner, with a tenure extending until April 8, 2030, in a move that places him in a key administrative role within India’s election machinery. Vivek Khare has also been named Joint Secretary in the National Testing Agency, underscoring parallel personnel changes across important governance institutions.
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh has called on industry to move faster in commercialising Indian innovations and scaling domestic capabilities that can underpin strategic sovereignty by 2047. His remarks place innovation policy at the centre of India’s long-term economic and national security agenda, with a clear emphasis on translating research into deployable, market-ready outcomes.
Security forces in New Delhi detained more than 3,300 people on Saturday and sealed off access to Jantar Mantar as authorities moved aggressively to prevent a large anti-government protest from taking shape. The crackdown targeted demonstrations called by the Cockroach Janata Party and allied groups demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, underscoring the government’s determination to contain a politically charged street mobilisation.
Industrial and warehousing leasing across India’s top 24 cities reached a record 59.1 million sq ft in the January-September period, according to Savills, underscoring resilient demand from light manufacturing, e-commerce and third-party logistics. Fresh supply also rose sharply to 68.9 million sq ft, indicating that developers are responding to a structural shift in consumption and supply-chain planning.
ChampaTree has opened a new art space in Hyderabad, marking its expansion beyond Delhi and deepening the convergence of contemporary art and design. Housed inside the Jubilee Hills furniture showroom Artyk, the venue is designed to present artworks in a domestic setting, a format that may broaden how collectors and casual visitors engage with art.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, in a meeting that comes as the state remains under intense national scrutiny over governance, security, and political management. While no official details of the discussion were immediately released, the meeting underscores the continuing central attention on Manipur’s situation and the need for close coordination between the state and Union governments.
Nominations have been received for the Indian Turf Invitation Cup weekend races, signalling the start of a key phase in the domestic horse-racing calendar. The entry list is expected to shape the competitive tone of one of the sport’s most closely watched weekends, with trainers, owners and racing clubs now moving into final preparation mode.
The Kannada emotional drama 'Premada Oorali' is emerging as a notable box-office performer, powered by Rangayana Raghu’s presence, a cast of fresh faces, and a straightforward, audience-friendly narrative. Director Manoj Kumar’s simple storytelling and Sunaad Gowtham’s catchy music have helped the film connect beyond its core market, giving the release early commercial traction.
India’s Para Asian Games contingent received a formal send-off in New Delhi as Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the team’s new jersey and underscored the government’s backing for para-athletes. Para-badminton star Pramod Bhagat was named flag bearer, adding symbolic weight to a squad that will carry India’s medal hopes and growing para-sport ambitions onto the continental stage.
India’s 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 decision by the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation and the All India Mobile Retailers Association signals a temporary easing of tensions over digital payments, even as merchants continue to press for a more balanced policy framework.
The Indian government is preparing to publish a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulation as policymakers grapple with the technology’s rapid spread and uncertain risks, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The move signals a more structured policy process for a sector that has become central to startups, venture capital and digital public policy.
Air India Express has extended cancellations of its Riyadh services until October 14, while Air India has halted flights to the Saudi capital until October 15, deepening disruption for passengers on a key India-Gulf route. The move underscores the operational sensitivity of India’s West Asia network, where demand is heavy, schedules are tightly coordinated, and even short interruptions can ripple across business, labour, and family travel.
Non-banking financial companies posted stronger credit expansion in August 2026, with overall growth rising to 15.8% as gold loans and consumer durable lending accelerated sharply. Housing loans remained a core driver of retail portfolios, while lending to the services sector weakened, underscoring a mixed but broadly constructive credit environment.
Banks in India cut the weighted average rate on fresh rupee term deposits to 5.67% in August, even as the average rate on new loans rose to 8.61%, underscoring a widening divergence in funding and lending conditions. The shift was visible across both public and private sector banks, while personal loans recorded a sharper increase in borrowing costs.
NABVENTURES, the venture capital arm of NABARD, has announced the first close of its latest fund at ₹450 crore, setting the stage for a larger ₹1,500 crore corpus aimed at backing startups in agriculture, food, rural livelihoods and allied sectors. The move underscores the growing institutional push into impact-led venture capital at a time when India’s agritech and rural innovation markets are seeking patient capital and long-term strategic support.
Most Indian new-age technology stocks advanced this week as benchmark indices ended an eight-week losing streak, even as a midweek sell-off briefly tested sentiment. MobiKwik and PhysicsWallah led the rebound, rising about 25% and 20% respectively, underscoring renewed appetite for selective growth names after a prolonged period of pressure.
IndusInd Bank has unveiled a dedicated banking vertical for Global Capability Centres in India, targeting a fast-expanding segment that now spans 2,117 centres nationwide. The move is designed to combine corporate and employee banking under one relationship while adding foreign-currency account services for cross-border operating needs.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended following his walkout from Portugal duty, deepening a public rift with national team coach Jorge Jesus and placing one of football’s most scrutinised careers under fresh disciplinary pressure. The development comes after Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week, while also criticising Jesus and saying he would accept any punishment imposed.
IndusBridge Ventures has raised Rs 2,000 crore for a defence-focused investment strategy, marking a significant capital mobilisation in one of India’s most strategically sensitive sectors. Co-founders Ravi Kapoor and Rahul Devjani said the fund will target Indian defence companies as global military spending rises and New Delhi intensifies its push for self-reliance.
Indian equities traded unevenly in late-session action on Wednesday, with benchmark indices losing directional strength as investors rotated between defensives, financials and autos. Asian Paints, State Bank of India, Tata Motors, Hindustan Unilever and Maruti Suzuki led the gainers’ pack in the Sensex, while ONGC, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp were among the main laggards.
Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed Anup Kumar Saha as its next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with the term set to begin on January 1, 2027, subject to shareholder approval. The appointment, made after Reserve Bank of India clearance, places a long-serving insider with more than three decades of banking experience at the helm of one of India’s most closely watched private lenders.
Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee chief Y.S. Sharmila was placed under house arrest on Tuesday as authorities moved to prevent a protest linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The action underscores the growing political sensitivity around the voter-roll process, which opposition parties have increasingly framed as a governance and electoral integrity issue.
Long before Nana Patekar’s presence in Rajinikanth’s 'Kaala' drew attention, the veteran actor had already made a notable but often overlooked Tamil-language appearance in Bharathiraja’s 'Bommalattam.' The film stands as a reminder of how major Indian performers have crossed linguistic boundaries in projects that later slipped from mainstream memory.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. Rama Rao has sharply criticised the Gajwel Mandal Revenue Officer, accusing the official of insulting farmers during a dispute that has quickly turned into a political flashpoint. The remarks add to growing scrutiny of local administrative conduct in Telangana, where farmer grievances remain a sensitive governance issue.
Indian airlines are seeking the release of funds tied to value-added tax relief on aviation turbine fuel, arguing that delayed access to the money is prolonging pressure on already thin margins. The demand comes as carriers continue to face elevated fuel costs, uneven demand recovery, and persistent fiscal strain across the aviation sector.
As household budgets tighten and borrowing costs remain a live concern, borrowers are increasingly looking for practical ways to reduce the monthly burden of personal loan EMIs without worsening their overall debt position. Financial planners say the most effective levers are disciplined tenure selection, selective prepayments, tighter control on fresh borrowing and regular EMI scenario checks before taking on new obligations.
Crown Invictus, Ashwa Tazbeez and Red Lightning emerged as the names drawing the sharpest attention in the latest Indian racing update, underlining a competitive field that is beginning to separate its leading contenders from the pack. The developments point to a season shaped by form, conditioning and tactical execution rather than reputation alone.
A Delhi court has dismissed a plea filed by the Centre for Justice and Peace alleging wrongful confinement by police, holding that the petition was procedurally defective. The court noted the absence of a required affidavit and the failure to identify the police personnel against whom the allegations were made, weakening the legal basis of the complaint.
A specialised training course for defence correspondents concluded in Tezpur, underscoring the armed forces’ continuing effort to deepen informed public reporting on national security and military institutions. The programme reflects a broader push to improve the quality of defence journalism at a time when strategic affairs are drawing closer public scrutiny.
India’s farm electrification strategy is entering a more demanding phase, with policymakers and industry now being pressed to look beyond tractors and address the smaller machines that shape day-to-day farm economics. Power tillers and weeders, often overlooked in formal electrification plans, could deliver faster gains in lowering input costs, reducing waste and improving farm incomes.
Rainfall volatility remains one of the most persistent structural risks facing India’s rural economy, a senior United Nations official has warned, underscoring the exposure of farm incomes, food output and rural demand to the monsoon cycle. The concern is especially acute because rainfed agriculture covers nearly 60% of India’s net sown area and accounts for about 40% of total food production, according to the Agriculture Ministry.
Akasa Air will launch direct services linking Jaipur with Mumbai and Bengaluru from Sunday, marking its entry into Rajasthan and widening its domestic network in western India. The airline will also begin operations from Udaipur on October 15, underscoring a broader push to deepen connectivity in the state and tap rising demand for point-to-point travel.
As Navaratri approaches, Syama Sastri’s three surviving swarajatis are drawing renewed attention for the way they fuse compositional discipline with intimate devotion. Written in praise of Kamakshi, these works remain among the most admired examples of how Carnatic music can turn structure into spiritual address.
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 win, 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.
Amazon and Flipkart have reported a powerful start to India’s 2026 festive shopping season, with both platforms citing unusually strong day-one demand from shoppers outside the country’s largest cities. Amazon said products ordered doubled year on year, while Flipkart said traffic peaked at 6.3 million concurrent users per minute, underscoring the scale of early festive engagement.
Shai Hope produced a breathtaking unbeaten 102 off 45 balls and Sherfane Rutherford hammered 84 from 37 deliveries as West Indies levelled the series with a historic chase in the second T20 International. The Men in Maroon overhauled India’s target with remarkable composure and power, rendering Sanju Samson’s effort for the hosts insufficient in a high-scoring contest.
India’s coal stock depletion has slowed after the September trough, but the Coal Ministry says the system has not yet entered a meaningful rebuilding phase. The ministry said the current stock position must be assessed alongside the improvement in supplies since late September, even as demand from power plants remains elevated and inventories stay under pressure.
A Rouse Avenue court has dismissed a defamation complaint filed by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma against Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bhardwaj, holding that the remarks at issue were framed as questions rather than defamatory assertions. The ruling is a notable reminder of the legal threshold required to sustain a criminal defamation case in political speech disputes.
The decision underscores how courts distinguish between pointed political criticism and statements that can be shown to directly impute wrongdoing. It also adds to the long-running pattern of adversarial litigation between rival parties in Delhi’s highly charged governance arena.
HYBE is preparing to stage its K-pop festival Weverse Con in India for the first time, with New Delhi slated to host the event on 27–28 March 2027. The move would mark the festival’s first edition outside South Korea and underscores the growing commercial and cultural importance of India in the global K-pop market.
Rajya Sabha member Bhashyam Rama Krishna said chess can help strengthen concentration, judgment and disciplined thinking while inaugurating a chess club at Chalapathi University. He described the initiative as a potential model for other institutions, as an All India Open Rapid Chess Tournament drew 242 players as part of the launch event.
The Laver Cup has become one of tennis’s most polished commercial properties, blending team rivalry, elite star power and television-friendly drama. Yet its rise has also sharpened a larger question: whether the event is a meaningful pillar of the sport or a carefully engineered pageant whose appeal depends on constant novelty and the presence of its biggest names.
State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty said banks are unlikely to raise deposit rates for the next three months, citing ample liquidity in the system. He added that recent RBI action should support net interest margins, while credit growth is expected to remain in the 14% to 15% range over time.
Airlines operating from Mumbai’s Terminal 1 have asked the airport operator for detailed structural safety reports, intensifying scrutiny over the ageing domestic terminal as redevelopment plans gather pace. Carriers have also sought a phase-wise execution schedule and firm timelines for the project, underscoring industry concern over operational continuity, passenger safety and capacity planning.
