IndiGo sees significant room for growth even as the airline industry grapples with a difficult operating environment, CEO Willie Walsh said, pointing to rising fuel costs and broader profitability pressures. Walsh said the carrier is positioned to navigate the challenges, underscoring a cautious but confident outlook for India’s largest airline.
Indrajaal, a counter-drone startup backed by the broader surge in India’s defence-tech ambitions, is positioning itself as a shield against the fast-evolving threat of hostile unmanned aerial systems. The company’s commercial challenge is not only technological: it must persuade governments, airports, industrial sites and security agencies that airspace protection can become a repeatable, scalable business in a market still taking shape.
Actor Selma Blair has issued an apology after being detained by police following an incident aboard a Delta Air Lines flight that had parked at the gate at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The episode has drawn attention to the heightened scrutiny surrounding in-cabin conduct, airport security protocols, and the reputational risks public figures face when travel disruptions spill into public view.
Three Aam Aadmi Party legislators from Punjab — Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap, Sanour MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Samana MLA Chetan Singh Jauramajra — joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Monday, in a move that sharpens political pressure on the ruling party ahead of the Punjab Assembly election cycle. Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon said the defections reflected growing public disillusionment and pointed to what he described as the approaching end of AAP’s tenure in the state.
A former Ranji Trophy cricketer was cremated on Wednesday, drawing tributes from family, friends and members of the cricketing community who remembered him as a disciplined sportsman and a dignified presence off the field. The farewell underscored how domestic cricket, often overshadowed by the glamour of the international game, continues to shape India’s sporting memory through players whose contributions are deeply felt locally.
Meesho, one of India’s most closely watched value-commerce platforms, is entering a new phase in which scale alone is no longer the central story. After building a large user base through a low-cost marketplace model, the company is increasingly focused on monetisation levers that can convert traffic, seller activity and platform engagement into durable revenue. The shift reflects a broader startup market reality: growth remains important, but investors now want clearer paths to sustainable economics.
The Union Public Service Commission has announced the final results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2026, marking a key milestone in India’s military recruitment pipeline. The outcome follows the written examination and subsequent interviews conducted by the Services Selection Board, with successful candidates now moving closer to commissioning into the armed forces.
Mukesh Ambani’s net worth surged by about $8.5 billion in a single session after Reliance Industries shares climbed 11.64%, their sharpest gain in more than six years. The rally followed quarterly results that beat expectations, driven by stronger performance in the company’s oil-to-chemicals and telecom businesses, even as analysts cautioned that retail remains a key weak spot.
Indira IVF is in discussions to acquire Sabine Hospital and Research Centre in a transaction valued at about ₹1,200-1,300 crore, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal would deepen Indira IVF’s footprint in India’s fertility care market and add a Kerala-based platform with two facilities and a projected FY27 revenue of ₹230-250 crore.
Salesforce has said it found no vulnerability in its systems after AU Small Finance Bank flagged a suspected data leak involving sensitive customer information. The bank is investigating claims that hackers may have accessed KYC records and identity documents, even as it maintains that its core banking systems remain unaffected.
A new wave of health technology is moving from laboratory promise to commercial reality, with sensors, wearables, 3D-printed skin, reconstructed organs and AI-enabled clinical trials drawing growing investor attention. The shift is not only changing how care is delivered, but also how capital is being allocated across medtech, biotech and digital health in India and globally.
Indian Navy ended Railways’ title hopes with a decisive victory to book their place in the final, underlining the growing competitiveness of service teams in domestic cricket. The result denied Railways a chance to complete a title run and set up a high-stakes finale for Navy after a composed, pressure-handling performance.
Veteran guitarist Sada ‘Master’ is being remembered as a pivotal but often under-credited figure in South Indian film music, with music director and lyricist Gangai Amaran crediting him for introducing Ilaiyaraaja and himself to Malayalam cinema. The recollection underscores how individual musicians, not just stars and studios, shaped the cross-pollination of regional film industries in the 1970s and 1980s.
As frontier AI models become increasingly commoditised, Zocket is positioning itself around a different moat: a persistent context layer it calls the Brand Brain. The ET Enterprise AI Award-winning startup says the system is designed to retain each brand’s customer history, voice, and campaign performance, giving enterprise marketers a durable advantage in an increasingly crowded AI stack.
A composed 93-run stand between Anuj and Vikalp has swung momentum back toward Chhattisgarh after Hyderabad’s new-ball strike left the side wobbling at 94 for four. The opener’s 133-ball 72, including two reprieves, has given Chhattisgarh a platform to rebuild control in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 encounter.
PRISM, the parent of Oyo, reported a 17% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 353 crore for the first quarter of FY27, supported by a 35% jump in revenue to Rs 2,814 crore. The company also said gross booking value rose 30% to Rs 9,600 crore, while EBITDA advanced 24% to Rs 760 crore, reflecting broad-based growth across hotels and vacation homes.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated an advanced radiotherapy facility at AIIMS Rajkot, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding access to modern cancer treatment. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen tertiary care infrastructure and reduce the burden on patients who often travel long distances for specialised oncology services.
Dark Matter returns as a visually ambitious, emotionally exacting multiverse thriller, with Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly delivering the kind of grounded performances that keep its high-concept premise from drifting into abstraction. Sharp writing, meticulous production design and an evocative score combine to make the series both intellectually restless and deeply affecting.
Punjab National Bank is facing serious allegations after customers in Greater Noida claimed a fraud of about Rs 35 crore linked to a branch under the jurisdiction of Beta-2 police station. Police said the bank has suspended several employees, including the branch manager, and a case has been registered as investigators begin examining the complaints. The bank has assured authorities it will address customer grievances, officials said.
At the centenary observance of the Akhil Vishva Gayatri Parivar, participants issued a collective pledge in support of a drug-free India, framing the campaign as both a moral appeal and a civic responsibility. The event underscored how religious and social institutions continue to shape public discourse on substance abuse, prevention, and national well-being.
A new generation of Indian women is moving decisively into the bass guitar, a role long overshadowed by lead instruments in the country’s live and recorded music scenes. Inspired by trailblazers such as Mohini Dey, Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar and Shalini Mohan, these musicians are expanding the instrument’s visibility and challenging old assumptions about who belongs at the centre of a band’s rhythm section.
Punjab National Bank has suspended 12 employees and lodged a complaint with the Central Bureau of Investigation after detecting unauthorized fund transfers allegedly carried out using a branch manager’s password. Investigators believe a female employee may have worked with outside parties in the transactions, while current estimates place the loss below ₹10 crore, contrary to inflated claims circulating online.
A zero-forex credit card can meaningfully reduce the cost of international spending by eliminating or lowering foreign exchange markup charges on eligible transactions. For Indian travellers, the savings can become material on longer trips abroad, but the real value depends on card fees, rewards, insurance cover and how often the card is actually used overseas.
Uday Kotak has described India’s more than $130 billion FCNR(B) mobilisation as a powerful buffer against external shocks, saying it has effectively bought the country three to five years of breathing space. But he warned that repayments, including interest, could swell to $160 billion-$170 billion over the same period, underscoring the need for structural reforms rather than reliance on temporary liquidity.
The National Disaster Response Force has deployed 14 teams across vulnerable districts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as Cyclone Murasu approaches, with operations focused on rescue, evacuation and relief. The deployment reflects a precautionary federal response aimed at reducing loss of life and limiting disruption in low-lying and coastal areas exposed to heavy rain, strong winds and flooding.
India’s wrestling campaign ended in disappointment after Jaspooran Singh, competing in the 125kg category, came closest to salvaging a bronze medal. He powered past Jamaica’s Aaron Johnson 10-0 in the repechage before being shut out 0-10 by the United States’ Wyatt Hendrickson in the bronze medal bout. The result underlined India’s struggle to convert opportunities at the business end of the competition.
As Cyclone Murasu approaches, the Nagarkurnool district administration in Telangana has issued a fresh set of public safety advisories, cancelled all official leave and instructed departments to remain on alert. Residents have been urged to avoid travel to Somasila, the Nallamalla ghat road and nearby tourist locations, while the collector has directed that support centres be established in every mandal to strengthen local response capacity.
P. V. Sindhu delivered a composed and authoritative performance to defeat fellow Indian Anmol in the final, extending her dominance in their head-to-head rivalry. The result underlined Sindhu’s superior experience and control in pressure moments, echoing her straight-game win in their only previous meeting at the Syed Modi India International in 2024.
A fund associated with the late investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala has acquired a stake in Tourism Finance Corporation of India, drawing market attention to the specialty lender at a time when travel-linked financing demand is improving. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, TFCI Managing Director Satpal Arora outlined the company’s business momentum and the outlook ahead, reinforcing the view that the lender is positioned to benefit from India’s tourism and hospitality cycle.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared an article underscoring the central role of solar energy in India’s shift toward a cleaner power system, reinforcing the government’s emphasis on renewables as both an economic and strategic priority. The intervention comes as India accelerates capacity additions, grid integration and domestic manufacturing to support its long-term energy transition.
One Planet Partners has launched its first private equity fund in partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, setting an ambitious target of raising more than Rs 3,000 crore. The fund will back mid-market Indian companies across energy, mobility and manufacturing, with cheque sizes expected to range from Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore.
The firm has already made its first investment in Yulu Bikes Private Limited, participating in the company’s $93 million Series C round, signalling an early bet on India’s electric mobility and shared transport ecosystem.
Kerala’s reconstituted State Board for Wildlife has come under scrutiny after environmental activists questioned the suitability of some nominees, arguing that the panel should be populated by people with a clearer record of wildlife conservation. The board, chaired by the Chief Minister and vice-chaired by the Forest Minister, also includes three legislators, intensifying debate over whether the body will function as a conservation forum or a politically weighted advisory panel.
MobiKwik reported a net profit of Rs 11.83 crore for the second quarter of FY27, marking a notable improvement in profitability as revenue climbed 9.4% year on year. The fintech company said the growth was supported by higher gross merchandise value and better margins, underscoring continued traction in its payments-led business model.
Nandan Nilekani has called for expanding India’s Account Aggregator framework beyond salaried consumers to better serve self-employed workers, including gig workers and street vendors. He said a broader data network, paired with a viable business model for Account Aggregators, could improve credit access for millions still outside the formal financial system.
Indian households that shop online are spending 7.5% more than comparable offline consumers, according to an SBI Research study that underscores the expanding influence of digital commerce on consumption patterns. The findings also point to a persistent divide in access and adoption across income groups, suggesting that the gains from e-commerce remain unevenly distributed.
The Reserve Bank of India has tightened the way banks calculate leverage by broadening the treatment of derivatives, repo transactions and off-balance-sheet exposures, while keeping minimum leverage ratios unchanged. The new framework, effective April 1, 2027, is designed to curb balance-sheet engineering and improve transparency without forcing an immediate rise in capital thresholds.
Simon Harmer led a decisive South African performance as the Proteas beat Australia in the third Test to clinch the series 2-1. The result completed a comeback from 1-0 down in the first Test series between the sides in South Africa since the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal, underlining the hosts’ resilience and control under pressure.
India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has rolled out Special Campaign 6, a governance drive aimed at embedding cleanliness as a routine administrative practice while accelerating disposal of pending matters. The initiative reflects a broader push within the central government to improve workplace discipline, service delivery, and record management through measurable administrative action. The campaign is being positioned as both a housekeeping exercise and a performance test for public institutions.
A CPI(M)-backed group marched to the Kalady campus of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit on Friday, demanding that 16 suspended students be allowed to write examinations in line with a Kerala High Court order. The protest sharpened a campus dispute that began after the university suspended the students following an SFI-led agitation during a Syndicate meeting on August 13.
Cyclone Murasu has strengthened into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to cross the south Andhra coast between 11:30 p.m. on Sunday and 4 a.m. on November 3, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rain and rough seas. Konaseema district is already seeing intense rainfall as authorities step up evacuations, emergency readiness and coastal warnings across vulnerable belts.
The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees has opposed the government’s proposed majority stake sale in IDBI Bank to Fairfax Financial Holdings, arguing that the transaction warrants deeper public and parliamentary scrutiny. The forum has raised concerns over possible undervaluation of the lender’s assets and the broader social responsibilities attached to a bank with a large public-interest footprint.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant immediate relief to former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji alias Nehru in the cash-for-jobs scam case, leaving the criminal proceedings to continue. The Bench, however, made clear that the former minister remains free to raise all legal and factual defences available to him at the appropriate stage in accordance with law.
A sharp set of performances by Fynbos, Nashville and Rules has added fresh intrigue to the Indian racing scene, with each runner strengthening its case in a competitive and closely watched campaign. The results underline the growing depth in the field and the importance of consistency as the season intensifies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday warned that modern conflicts increasingly target economies and critical digital infrastructure, urging stronger cyber defences for India’s banking system. Speaking at the inauguration of the Reserve Bank of India’s new data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, he said the financial sector must stay ahead of cyber terrorists as banking becomes more digital and more deeply embedded in everyday life.
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge has alleged that central investigative agencies may be used against Congress leaders in connection with the Karnataka Public Service Commission controversy, escalating a politically charged dispute already under scrutiny. His remarks come after the state’s Central Crime Branch said it found a link to Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s official residence in New Delhi while probing a sting operation video targeting former chief minister Siddaramaiah.
India has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, replacing an earlier deadline of October 31, according to a Finance Ministry notification issued on Friday. The move is aimed at supporting textile manufacturers and easing raw material costs amid tight supply conditions and price pressures in the domestic market.
Gujarat return to familiar conditions with an urgent need to reverse a worrying run of results after conceding first-innings leads against Delhi and Maharashtra on the road. Kerala, meanwhile, arrive under pressure after a heavy 287-run defeat to Bengal and must respond quickly to avoid letting the early season slip away.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has sharpened his attack on the government’s air pollution strategy, arguing that the National Clean Air Programme places too much emphasis on PM10 while ignoring the finer particulate matter PM2.5, which he described as the greater public health threat. The criticism comes as Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous winter air and renewed scrutiny of the Centre’s pollution-control framework.
State Bank of India has opened a cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, CyRIS, and said it will train about 180,000 employees as the lender deepens its digital risk defences. The initiative underscores how India’s largest bank is moving to harden operations against rising fraud, malware, and AI-driven threats across its vast retail and corporate network.
Regional rural banks are preparing to establish cybersecurity operations centres and expand threat-intelligence capabilities as part of a broader reform push to harden the financial system against digital attacks. The initiative comes amid heightened concern over ransomware risks and will also include vulnerability assessments, incident response readiness and enterprise data warehouse upgrades to improve reporting and data governance.
