Two sitting Aam Aadmi Party MLAs have resigned from the party a day after it unveiled its first list of 40 candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly election, exposing early signs of discontent within the ruling party’s state unit. The departures underscore the political sensitivity of ticket distribution and the pressure on AAP to manage competing ambitions as it prepares for another high-stakes contest in Punjab.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has ordered a tighter crackdown on the sale and repackaging of expired and stale food items, after officials raised alarm over a growing black market in relabelled goods. At a press conference on October 30, Mr. Mundhe said some discarded food products were being shown as destroyed only on paper, then repacked and returned to the market with manipulated production dates.
A fresh wave of content blocking on major social platforms has renewed scrutiny of how India regulates online speech during moments of public unrest. The issue has sharpened after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s advisory to Meta and the tighter takedown timelines introduced under amended IT Rules, raising questions about transparency, due process and user recourse.
Netflix has announced a new talk show hosted by Telugu cinema icon Chiranjeevi, positioning the series as a star-driven celebration of the industry’s enduring cultural influence. The format is expected to lean on candid conversations with leading names from Telugu film, underscoring the streamer’s continuing push into locally rooted Indian entertainment with broad national appeal.
India’s listed new-age technology companies have moved from speculative listings to a more mature phase defined by revenue growth, profitability discipline and market-cap repricing. A long-running tracker of the sector shows how public-market investors are now rewarding execution over narrative, even as valuations remain uneven across consumer internet, fintech and software-led businesses.
Kochi City Police have registered a case and begun investigating an alleged email impersonation fraud that cost Lulu Group about Rs 1.64 crore. According to the FIR, unidentified persons posed as representatives of an Italian company, sent fake invoices and bank details for gaming equipment payments, and induced the retail major to transfer 150,500 euros to accounts they controlled.
Borosil Glass Works has emerged as one of the market’s standout outperformers, with its shares rising more than 200% over the past year as investors reward a sustained improvement in revenue and EBITDA. The rally reflects a broader re-rating of the company on the back of stronger operating performance, though the pace of gains now leaves the stock vulnerable to sharper scrutiny on valuations and execution.
Actor Selma Blair has apologised following an incident aboard a Delta Air Lines flight after the aircraft parked at the gate at John F. Kennedy International Airport, where police detained her. The episode has drawn attention because it unfolded in a highly visible airport setting, raising questions about conduct, public scrutiny, and the handling of in-flight disturbances.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the north corridor of India’s proposed bullet train network, a move that could cut Delhi-to-Agra travel time to just 59 minutes and reshape intercity mobility across northern and eastern India. The project signals a renewed push for high-speed rail as a strategic infrastructure bet with implications for productivity, regional integration, and long-term capital spending.
Vidarbha delivered a commanding all-round performance to crush Goa in the Ranji Trophy, underlining their depth and discipline in India’s premier domestic red-ball competition. The result reinforced Vidarbha’s reputation as one of the most efficient and tactically sound sides in the tournament, while exposing Goa’s struggles to sustain pressure across four days of play.
The Drugs Department marked National Unity Day by organizing a 'Fit India Freedom Run 7.0' plog run, combining physical fitness with civic cleanliness in a public demonstration of institutional outreach. The event underscored the department's alignment with national campaigns promoting unity, public health, and community responsibility.
Fairfax Financial chairman Prem Watsa said the group is positioning itself to benefit from India’s long-term economic expansion, underscoring its major stake in IDBI Bank as a strategic bet on the country’s growth story. Watsa expressed confidence in the lender’s recovery after years of stress, while stressing that fiscal discipline and employee welfare will remain central to the turnaround.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has underscored Kannada as a living confluence of history, culture and diverse literary traditions, urging the present generation to safeguard the language’s heritage. Speaking in the context of cultural preservation, he said literature, history and traditions must be protected and passed on to future generations.
Equitas Small Finance Bank managing director PN Vasudevan has announced plans to step down, citing a perceived conflict of interest linked to his daughter’s non-banking finance company. The development triggered a sharp intraday fall in the bank’s shares before a partial recovery, even as the lender continues to show strong operating momentum after a robust second-quarter profit performance.
Karnataka is considering official recognition of the Kannada flag, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Friday, signalling a significant cultural-policy move by the state government. The administration is also preparing an order that would allow private institutions to fly the Kannada flag, while weighing whether its display should be made mandatory in government-supported institutions.
A new screen version of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility arrives with an unavoidable burden: it must justify itself in a crowded field of beloved adaptations. In a market where period drama can easily slide into decorative repetition, the project will be judged on whether it adds fresh emotional intelligence, not just polished costumes and familiar lines.
Vortex and Beyond Stars emerged as the headline performers in a closely watched cricket showcase, drawing attention for their composure, execution, and ability to influence the contest at key moments. The display added fresh momentum to India’s domestic cricket conversation, where individual form and team balance are increasingly under the microscope.
The government has drawn up plans for a significant overhaul of India’s tax administration architecture as it prepares for the nationwide rollout of the goods and services tax, according to an exclusive Moneycontrol report. The proposed changes include a restructuring of the Central Board of Excise and Customs to reduce administrative friction and improve readiness for the new indirect tax regime.
India has sustained growth above 7% in recent years despite a difficult external environment, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said, underscoring the economy’s resilience even as global shocks weighed on output. She added that a more favourable international backdrop could lift growth by another percentage point, while diversification across sectors and stable food supplies continue to support the outlook.
As Uttar Pradesh and three other poll-bound states prepare to begin the second phase of Census 2027 on December 1, the exercise is moving into a more complex and sensitive stage. Field trainers are briefing roughly 34 lakh enumerators on 40 questions that will require longer interviews, digital data entry and careful handling of personal details such as caste, religion, Aadhaar access and parental information.
India’s gross Goods and Services Tax collection climbed to ₹2.32 lakh crore in October, underscoring resilient economic activity and firm compliance momentum. Data released on the GST portal showed domestic-source collections rose to about ₹1.59 lakh crore, up nearly 16%, pointing to broad-based strength in internal consumption and tax buoyancy.
Airtel Africa reported a 15.9% rise in quarterly net profit to $254 million, supported by broad-based revenue growth across its African markets. The telecoms group also posted a record underlying EBITDA margin of 50%, underscoring the strength of its data and mobile money businesses even as demand for connectivity accelerates across the continent.
Vidarbha delivered a ruthless all-round performance to crush Goa in their Ranji Trophy encounter, underlining the depth and discipline that have made them one of domestic cricket’s most formidable red-ball sides. The result reinforced Vidarbha’s reputation for sustained excellence, while Goa were left to confront familiar questions about consistency and resilience under pressure.
The Centre has released an additional ₹1.09 lakh crore in tax devolution to state governments, providing a significant fiscal boost ahead of the festival season. The transfer is expected to help states meet development, welfare and routine expenditure needs at a time of heightened spending pressure.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported a 36% drop in second-quarter net profit to Rs 1,989 crore, as exceptional litigation and acquisition-related expenses sharply reduced earnings. Revenue rose 11.8% on the back of strong domestic and emerging-market demand, but weakness in the US formulations business tempered the overall performance.
The Cochin Cancer Research Centre will be developed into a centre of excellence under a five-year plan to be rolled out in phases, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said on Tuesday. The announcement signals a structured push to strengthen cancer care infrastructure, research capacity and specialised treatment delivery in Kerala.
India’s milk production growth is likely to slow to about 2% in 2027 as El Nino-driven drought conditions tighten feed and fodder supplies and weigh on animal productivity, according to the USDA’s Delhi Post. The forecast underscores how weather volatility is increasingly shaping the economics of India’s dairy sector, even as the country remains the world’s largest milk producer.
A cluster of actively traded penny stocks has suffered steep losses over the past three months, with declines ranging from 34% to 73% and underscoring the volatility that often defines the segment. Cropster Agro led the slide with a 73% drop, while Bridge Securities and Empower India fell 55% and 50%, respectively, highlighting how quickly sentiment can reverse in low-priced counters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tamil Nadu Day conveyed greetings to the people of the state, underscoring the enduring place of Tamil heritage in India’s civilizational and democratic fabric. The message, while ceremonial in tone, also reflects the Centre’s continued emphasis on cultural recognition and regional identity within the national framework.
Kerala’s decision to reduce the physical education teacher-student ratio in schools is unlikely to deliver a meaningful shift in staffing or sports instruction, teachers and school stakeholders say. The core problem, they argue, is not the ratio on paper but the fact that a large majority of schools do not have sanctioned physical education posts at all.
Tamil Nadu is aiming to lift merchandise exports to $72 billion in the current fiscal year, a target that underscores the state’s push to deepen its role in India’s export-led growth strategy. The plan places special emphasis on Kancheepuram, which the state wants to develop into the country’s top exporting district through a sharper district-level industrial and logistics push.
Virat Kohli has emerged as Agilitas Sports’ second-largest individual shareholder after the merger of his one8 brand was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal, marking a significant deepening of his stake in the sportswear venture. The transaction strengthens Agilitas’ product development pipeline and supports its ambition to build a global sportswear brand from India.
The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees has opposed the government’s proposed sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax Financial Holdings, arguing that the transaction may undervalue the lender’s assets and should be subjected to deeper public and parliamentary review. The planned deal, estimated at about Rs 53,000 crore, has reopened debate over valuation, ownership, and the social obligations of a bank with a long public-sector legacy.
Indian Oil Corporation reported a sharp jump in second-quarter net profit to ₹21,630 crore, nearly tripling from ₹7,610 crore a year earlier. The state-run refiner and fuel retailer also posted a 29% rise in operating revenue to ₹2,62,935 crore, helped by higher pump prices and government support for LPG sales.
Bandhan Bank expects a roughly Rs 200 crore hit to income if proposed cuts to insurance commissions are implemented, according to managing director Partha Pratim Sengupta. The lender is preparing to reshape its business mix, with a sharper push into mutual fund distribution, even as its limited exposure to drought-hit pockets in Karnataka and Maharashtra helps cushion broader asset-quality risks.
A sharp divide emerged in the Kochi Corporation Council after the renewal of licences for vending bunks triggered debate over whether they should be brought under the Street Vendors Act. The Mayor has called for a special meeting with representatives of bunk operators and street vendors to seek a workable resolution.
The discussion has exposed a broader policy fault line between regulating long-standing commercial structures and protecting the rights of informal vendors under the law.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has appealed to supporters attending his Delhi rally to make their festival purchases from local traders, after a central Delhi traders' body asked him to postpone the event until Deepavali over fears it could hurt business. The exchange has drawn attention to the tension between political mobilisation and the commercial rhythms of the capital's busiest shopping season.
The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees has opposed the government’s planned sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax Financial Holdings, arguing that the transaction warrants deeper public and parliamentary scrutiny. The employee body has raised concerns over possible undervaluation of the lender’s assets and the broader social obligations attached to a bank with public-sector roots.
Tributes poured in from across India’s film industry after filmmaker Sanjay Gupta died on October 30 following a fall at his home. He was 57. Actors and directors, including Sanjay Dutt and Hansal Mehta, remembered him as a distinctive creative voice whose work left a lasting imprint on Hindi cinema.
Veteran theatre and film actor Vatsala Rajagopalan, who died in Chennai at 93, leaves behind a body of work shaped by discipline, range and an enduring commitment to the stage. In a 2004 interview with The Hindu’s Friday Review, she recalled her association with Rasika Ranga beginning in 1979, offering a rare window into the craft culture that defined her career.
A fresh directive from the Higher Education Department asking heads of departments to prepare students for campus placements has triggered criticism from activists, who say the move risks narrowing the purpose of public universities. The controversy has reopened debate over whether higher education should be judged primarily by employability metrics or by its broader academic and social mission.
India’s nursing graduates seeking work overseas must prioritise language proficiency alongside clinical training, a senior minister said on Friday, underscoring a growing policy focus on employability in global healthcare markets. The remarks highlight how communication skills are becoming as important as technical qualifications for Indian nurses competing for jobs in countries with strict licensing and patient-safety standards.
Bank of Baroda has reported a sharp expansion in its foreign currency non-resident bank deposits, with FCNR(B) balances rising to Rs 1.03 lakh crore as of September 2026, underscoring strong overseas and NRI franchise momentum. The lender also posted broad-based deposit growth, with global deposits up 16.4% year-on-year to Rs 17.45 lakh crore and standalone net profit for the second quarter of FY27 rising 35.8%.
State Bank of India Chairman C.S. Setty said the central bank may deliver another 50 basis points of rate hikes, with a December increase likely followed by a pause in February. He said the move could soften discretionary consumption, but retail asset quality at the system level is expected to remain stable. Setty also outlined plans for a new version of SBI’s Yono app targeted at Jan Dhan account holders.
The Dharamshala International Film Festival is marking its 15th edition with a renewed emphasis on independent, non-mainstream cinema and the audiences that sustain it. Founder Ritu Sarin and programming director Bina Paul say the festival’s core mission remains unchanged: to create a serious home for films that might otherwise be overlooked in India’s commercial market.
Jio Platforms reported a 14% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 8,389 crore for the second quarter of FY27, marking its first results after listing. Revenue rose 11% to Rs 40,475 crore, aided by subscriber additions, stronger digital services momentum and a marginal improvement in average revenue per user.
D2C home appliance startup upliance.ai is in advanced discussions to raise between $3 million and $4 million, or roughly ₹28 crore to ₹37 crore, in fresh funding, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed round is expected to support product research and development as well as the company’s push into overseas markets.
Genpact has said artificial intelligence is beginning to reduce the workload across IT and business services, a shift that is likely to curb future job additions even as demand for higher-value work rises. NV 'Tiger' Tyagarajan said employment growth in India is already easing and that the pace of workforce expansion will not match past years.
The World Bank has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing labour markets across emerging economies. The assessment places India among the countries most exposed to technology-led job displacement, with the risk framed as both a productivity opportunity and a social challenge.
