India and Bangladesh have resumed their joint working group discussions on trade after a three-year hiatus, reviving a key bilateral mechanism at a time when commercial frictions remain unresolved. Port restrictions, non-tariff barriers and Bangladesh’s demand for wider duty-free access are expected to shape the talks as the two neighbours grapple with a persistent trade imbalance.
Police have arrested two additional suspects in the Nileshwaram MDMA seizure case, intensifying an investigation that is now moving beyond a single drug haul to a broader supply-chain probe. The latest arrests suggest investigators are working to map the network behind the narcotics route, with enforcement agencies under pressure to disrupt distribution channels in northern Kerala.
Nana Patekar’s off-screen interests in cricket and shooting were not casual hobbies but disciplined passions that mirrored the force and precision of his acting style. The veteran performer’s enduring fascination with both pursuits adds another layer to the portrait of an artist known for intensity, focus, and uncompromising commitment.
RJ and DJ Rohit Barker has launched Bahati, a new Bengaluru club built around house and Latin music, in a city where nightlife is increasingly defined by sharper curation and more discerning audiences. The venue arrives as Barker argues that Bengaluru’s club culture is maturing beyond novelty, with music-led experiences now central to how the city goes out after dark.
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath has warned that small- and microcap stocks make up a substantial share of India’s margin trading facility book, raising the risk of sharper selling pressure if markets turn lower. His remarks highlight a structural vulnerability in leveraged trading, where thinner liquidity in smaller names can amplify volatility during downturns.
Eva Marie Saint, the Academy Award-winning actress whose restrained intensity helped define some of Hollywood’s most enduring classics, has died at the age of 102. Her representative Jeff Sanderson said she died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and loved ones.
The Delhi High Court has asked actor Salman Khan to respond to a plea filed by the producer of the film 'Kala Hiran', which is facing an attempt by Khan to restrain its release. The dispute adds a fresh legal flashpoint around the project, with the actor reportedly arguing that the film is based on him and should not be allowed to reach audiences in its present form.
McLaren driver Lando Norris has said India’s appetite for Formula 1 is unmistakable and that Indian fans would also relish the chance to compete on the sport’s biggest stage. His remarks come as the Indian government has formed a task force to explore reviving a Formula 1 race, years after the Indian Grand Prix was dropped following three editions amid taxation and financial disputes.
Khalid Jamil said India were “okay in the first 30 minutes” before a drop in fitness or concentration helped turn the match against them, underscoring a recurring problem in sustaining intensity across a full contest. His remarks point to a broader concern for Indian football: the need to maintain defensive discipline and mental sharpness for the entire 90 minutes, not just in patches.
Actor-producer Richa Chadha has described her non-fiction travel series 'Musafiri' as an attempt to help audiences see familiar places with fresh eyes. Speaking about the show, she said the first season’s focus on Mumbai was deliberate, rooted in the city’s layered identity and her desire to reacquaint people with the urban spaces they inhabit every day. Chadha also reflected on how motherhood has altered her perspective, adding a more intimate and observant dimension to the project.
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died in the early hours of Thursday at his Goa residence, prompting an outpouring of grief across the film fraternity and public life. His last rites were carried out with full State honours, underscoring the stature of a performer whose career spanned decades across cinema, theatre, and socially conscious public work.
A consortium of lenders led by the State Bank of India has said that fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya still owes Rs 8,752 crore, even after recoveries exceeding Rs 10,270 crore, including recent payments. The disclosure complicates Mallya’s long-standing claim that he has settled his bank dues, while court proceedings and criminal cases tied to the loan default continue.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has wrested the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam after a seven-year gap, marking a significant political reversal in a constituency long shaped by demographic complexity and competitive minority outreach. The win underscores the party’s ability to expand into Muslim-dominated pockets, which Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said account for 62% of the constituency’s voters.
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously voted to raise rates and adopted a stance of calibrated tightening, signalling that borrowing costs are likely to stay elevated for now. For households with floating-rate loans, the immediate effect will depend on the benchmark in their loan contracts, while banks must reset externally linked loan rates at least once every three months.
Indian rice export prices held close to a one-year high this week, supported by a weaker rupee even as demand remained subdued and Asian markets moved unevenly. Traders said currency depreciation, freight costs and weather-related supply risks are helping keep offers elevated despite limited fresh buying interest.
Anthropic has updated its usage policy to prohibit “sustained and needless abusive behaviour” toward its AI systems, sharpening its guardrails as concerns grow over misuse, manipulation and harmful prompting. The move underscores how frontier AI developers are increasingly treating model access as a governed service, not an open-ended utility, even as competition in the sector intensifies.
Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has argued that non-performing asset classification should reflect the distinct cash-flow patterns and working-capital cycles of micro, small and medium enterprises. The Finance Ministry, meanwhile, has indicated support for reviewing the norms, a move that could reshape how lenders assess stress in a sector central to jobs, credit demand and industrial supply chains.
Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Arsenal through 2030 after guiding the club to the Premier League title, cementing his status as the longest-serving manager in England’s top flight. The extension signals Arsenal’s commitment to continuity under the 44-year-old Spaniard, whose tenure has transformed the club’s competitive profile since his appointment in December 2019.
PSB Bank Chairman Petr Fradkov has described cross-border payments as one of the economy’s most closed and strategically sensitive sectors, underscoring the rise of alternative infrastructure as traditional channels remain constrained. In an interview with RBC, he said the A7 international payment system operates in a market where “international payments” in the conventional sense are effectively absent, highlighting a fast-evolving shift in global financial plumbing.
Mangaluru International Airport is set for a modest but meaningful expansion in the winter schedule, with weekly flight movements increasing to 195 from 181. The rise points to stronger route demand and a broader push by airlines to deepen connectivity from coastal Karnataka to major domestic and international markets.
The increase, while not dramatic, signals a steady recovery and network optimisation trend in India’s aviation sector, where carriers are fine-tuning capacity around passenger flows, diaspora traffic, and seasonal demand patterns.
Vinay Kumar’s first assignment as Karnataka coach begins under pressure and expectation, with the Ranji Trophy opener against Andhra offering an early test of his authority and the squad’s depth. The former champion side enters the season short of full strength because of injuries and national call-ups, making the opening fixture a revealing measure of its title credentials.
Arsenal have secured Mikel Arteta on a new long-term contract through 2030, rewarding the Spanish manager after he delivered the club’s Premier League title and restored sustained competitiveness at the top of English football. The extension confirms Arteta as the league’s longest-serving coach and underlines Arsenal’s commitment to continuity at a time when elite clubs increasingly cycle through managers.
A potential Reserve Bank of India rate hike is unlikely to cause broad-based asset quality stress for non-banking financial companies, according to a Nuvama Institutional Equities report. The brokerage said past tightening cycles show that higher rates alone do not typically drive widespread deterioration, while strong capital buffers and ample systemic liquidity should help absorb any pressure.
The Kannada emotional drama 'Premada Oorali' is emerging as a notable box-office success, powered by Rangayana Raghu’s star presence, a cast of fresh faces, and director Manoj Kumar’s restrained storytelling. Industry observers say the film’s appeal lies in its emotional clarity and Sunaad Gowtham’s memorable music, which have helped it connect with audiences beyond the usual opening-weekend crowd.
The Indian government has rejected Elon Musk’s allegation that unnamed oligarchs are obstructing Starlink’s entry into the country, saying the satellite communications framework is transparent and applies equally to all applicants. The response sharpens a high-stakes policy and market contest around India’s fast-growing satcom sector, where licensing, spectrum allocation and domestic compliance remain central hurdles.
NABVENTURES has announced the first close of its second fund at ₹450 crore, sharpening its focus on early- to growth-stage companies serving India’s farm, food and rural economy. The fund will target sectors including agri tech, food and agribusiness, rural fintech, climate-smart solutions, and supply chain and logistics.
Veteran Indian doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna is set to return to competitive action in the Tennis Premier League, where he will represent the Gurgaon Grand Slammers. His presence adds marquee value to the league and strengthens a franchise that will be looking to leverage his experience, composure and big-match pedigree. Argentina’s Roman Burruchaga, the world No. 60 and the highest-ranked singles player in the competition, will headline the Kolkata Thunder Blades.
Industrial manufacturing platform Zetwerk is preparing to launch an initial public offering as early as October 15, with plans to raise up to $525 million at a targeted valuation of about $2.8 billion, according to a report. The transaction is expected to combine a fresh issue with a secondary sale by existing shareholders, underscoring continued investor interest in India’s private-market manufacturing and supply-chain plays.
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 into consumer credit, as fintech platforms look for higher-value monetisation paths in a crowded payments market.
SC Delhi head coach Tchorz has set a clear benchmark for the club’s Indian Super League campaign: a finish inside the top six. The statement underlines both ambition and realism as the team seeks to position itself among the league’s playoff contenders in a highly competitive season. His comments frame the club’s immediate task as one of consistency, discipline and results rather than long-term rhetoric.
As Navaratri begins, attention turns to Syama Sastri’s three surviving swara jatis, works widely regarded as among the finest in Carnatic music. More than technical compositions, they reveal a rare fusion of rhythmic sophistication and devotional intensity, with Kamakshi at the centre of an intimate musical conversation.
The pieces endure because they are both structurally exacting and emotionally direct, offering a window into how one of the Trinity of Carnatic music translated bhakti into form, phrase and cadence.
Hamsadhwani marked its Parampara Concert with a tribute to the Malladi family’s enduring contribution to Carnatic music, presenting a rare multi-generational performance anchored in tradition. The evening also saw veteran vocalist Malladi Suribabu receive the Sathguru Thyagaraja Hamsadhwani Award, underscoring the institution’s recognition of artistic continuity and lineage.
Union minister Chirag Paswan has underscored the food processing sector as one of India’s most promising engines for growth, employment, and value addition. Speaking in a policy context, he urged young Indians to move beyond the mindset of seeking jobs and instead build enterprises that generate employment for others.
State Bank of India has urged lawmakers to spell out banking procedures for organisations affected by lapses in foreign contribution registration under the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill. The bank’s concerns, raised before the Joint Parliamentary Committee, centre on how accounts should be handled when compliance responsibility shifts to a government-designated authority.
The intervention highlights a key operational gap in the draft framework, even as opposition parties warn the bill could tighten scrutiny on NGOs and disadvantage minority groups that rely on overseas donations.
ICICI Bank has received a show-cause notice from GST authorities seeking ₹229.14 crore in tax demand tied to services linked 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 and regulatory disputes over similar tax treatment issues.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said 16.18 lakh Form 6 applications were filed during the Special Intensive Revision enumeration phase, pushing back against a report by The Reporters' Collective that alleged the voter-registration forms had been added mysteriously and without disclosure of applicants' names. Rinwa said the applications were part of the official electoral process and were being handled through established procedures. The exchange has sharpened scrutiny of voter-roll management in India's most populous state, where even routine registration data can quickly become a political flashpoint.
The Reserve Bank of India’s net short forward position in the foreign exchange market rose sharply to $200 billion in August from $136 billion in July, underscoring the scale of the central bank’s ongoing dollar management operations. The increase, alongside a rise in long dollar positions, suggests the RBI is still navigating persistent market pressures and may be finding it harder to unwind or contain its forward book efficiently.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said Kerala has not seen complaints alleging deliberate denial of voting rights, even as criticism mounts over the Election Commission of India’s handling of voter roll deletions in other states. He said the current allegations concern the removal of large numbers of names from electoral rolls, but argued that Kerala has not faced the kind of formal complaints reported from Maharashtra, West Bengal or Haryana.
A Reserve Bank of India survey has found a sharp deterioration in urban consumer sentiment, with 54.5% of respondents saying economic conditions have worsened. The reading is up from 50.5% in July and 40.9% in September last year, underscoring persistent pressure on household confidence even as policymakers look for signs of demand recovery.
Australia A seized the initiative in the opening contest of the series with a disciplined all-round display, bundling India A out for 149 in pursuit of 275. Jack McSweeney, Will Sutherland and Cooper Beardman were central to the visitors’ control of the match, combining batting depth, seam pressure and composure under scoreboard pressure. The result leaves Australia A one up and underlines the gap India A must close in the remaining fixtures.
Ashoka University’s award-winning bamboo pavilion, The Hungry Caterpillar, has marked its first year as a distinctive experiment in campus placemaking and sustainable architecture. Designed by Apoorva Shroff’s Lyth Design, the food-street pavilion combines bamboo canopies, 3D-printed kitchens and recycled plastic furniture to create a functional public space that is as much about environmental intent as it is about student life.
Bajaj Finance shares are drawing close market attention in early trade as investors reassess the lender’s growth trajectory against a shifting macroeconomic backdrop. The stock remains a key barometer for sentiment toward India’s consumer credit and financial services space, where earnings momentum is being tested by valuation discipline and interest-rate expectations.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India’s partnership with Côte d’Ivoire is anchored in mutual respect, as he arrived in Abidjan on Wednesday on the second leg of a three-nation African tour. The visit underscores New Delhi’s effort to deepen political, economic and diplomatic engagement across the continent, with Africa remaining central to India’s outreach strategy.
The trailer for Sun Pictures’ ‘Jailer 2’ has set the stage for another high-stakes Rajinikanth spectacle, with Muthuvel Pandian returning to confront a larger and more aggressive set of adversaries. The film is slated for release on October 15, positioning it as one of the most closely watched Tamil cinema events of the season.
Delhi indie band Twin Strings is preparing to launch Karwaan 2026, a six-city national tour that marks nearly a decade of its evolution from a home-studio cover act into an original-music project with a growing audience across India. The tour underscores a broader shift in the country’s independent music scene, where regional live circuits and digital discovery are increasingly turning homegrown bands into touring acts.
Brookfield is set to acquire ESR India’s industrial and logistics portfolio in a transaction valued at about ₹4,300 crore, marking a major expansion into one of India’s fastest-growing real asset segments. The deal underscores sustained institutional appetite for warehousing, distribution and manufacturing-linked infrastructure as India’s consumption and supply-chain networks deepen.
Karthik produced the day’s biggest upset at the Fenesta Open, knocking out Kamboj in a result that reshaped the men’s draw and underlined the tournament’s growing competitive depth. In the women’s singles, the top five seeds all moved into the quarterfinals, with Vaidehee Chaudhari and Shruti Ahlawat posting convincing straight-sets wins to keep the favourites on course.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has thrown down a direct challenge to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, daring him to contest from Ayodhya in the next assembly election. Framing the contest as both political and symbolic, Yadav accused the BJP government of enabling widespread demolition in the name of development while promising to accelerate Ayodhya’s growth if his party gains power.
Chennaiyin FC enter a decisive phase of the Indian Super League season with growing pressure to convert flashes of promise into a complete performance. The message around the club is increasingly clear: talent alone will not be enough unless the side can align structure, execution and consistency across 90 minutes.
The Centre is preparing to introduce faceless assessment for GST taxpayers, beginning with assessees handled under central formations, in a move aimed at reducing discretion, improving consistency and speeding up dispute resolution. Industry experts say the reform could be especially useful for multi-state enterprises, exporters and large manufacturers that face complex compliance and assessment issues across jurisdictions.
