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India Entertainment & Culture 08 Oct 2026, 06:23 PM IST

Chennai’s Government College of Fine Arts Marks 175 Years of Artistic Legacy

Chennai’s Government College of Fine Arts, one of India’s oldest art institutions, stands as a rare bridge between colonial-era art education and the country’s modern creative movements. From its beginnings as the Madras School of Arts to its later reform under leading artists and educators, the college has shaped generations of painters, sculptors and visual thinkers.

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India Entertainment & Culture08 Oct 2026, 03:43 PM IST

175 Years On, Chennai’s Government College of Fine Arts Remains a Crucible of Indian Modernism

Chennai’s Government College of Fine Arts, founded in the 19th century as the Madras School of Arts, stands as one of India’s most consequential art institutions, with a legacy shaped by reform, pedagogy and artistic exchange. From Devi Prasad Roy Choudhury’s formal curriculum to KCS Paniker’s modernist influence, the college helped define generations of artists who carried its imprint into local and international movements.

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Startups & Venture Capital08 Oct 2026, 09:47 PM IST

Government to Release Consultation Paper on AI Regulation, Vaishnaw Says

The Indian government is preparing to publish a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulation as policymakers weigh how to balance innovation, safety and accountability, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. The move comes amid mounting uncertainty over AI’s rapid adoption across startups, enterprise technology and public services, and signals the beginning of a broader policy process rather than an immediate regulatory clampdown.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 08:47 PM IST

ARCs Urge Government to Speed Debt Recovery Through DRT Reforms

Asset reconstruction companies have pressed the government for procedural reforms to accelerate debt recovery, arguing that delays in Debt Recovery Tribunals are weakening enforcement under the Sarfaesi framework. Their proposals include automatic expiry of interim stays after two months, stronger creditor notification systems, faster filling of tribunal vacancies, and expanded electronic litigation services.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 07:18 PM IST

Government Moves to Police UPI Merchant Fees Daily as October 15 MDR Plan Nears

India is preparing to introduce a merchant discount rate on select UPI transactions from October 15, but officials say the government will monitor compliance daily to ensure payment charges are not passed on to consumers. The move reflects a delicate balancing act: preserving the rapid expansion of digital payments while creating a revenue stream that can help smaller merchants absorb transaction costs.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 09:02 AM IST

Proposed 0.4% UPI Merchant Fee Will Not Be Passed to Consumers, Government Sources Say

Government sources have clarified that the proposed 0.4% merchant fee on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will not be charged to consumers, seeking to calm concerns over a possible rise in digital payment costs. While only a small portion of UPI transactions may be affected, the levy is expected to be shared among banks and other stakeholders within the payments ecosystem.

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Startups & Venture Capital08 Oct 2026, 11:57 AM IST

byteXL Raises $9 Million to Expand AI and Tech Skilling Across Engineering Colleges

Hyderabad-based B2B edtech startup byteXL has raised $9 million, or about ₹86.7 crore, in a funding round led by Elevar Equity. The company said the capital will support its push to bring technology and AI skilling programs to more engineering colleges across India, as institutions face mounting pressure to align graduates with industry demand.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM IST

Bullayya College Holds Orientation for First-Year B.Tech Students, Signalling Start of Academic Transition

Bullayya College has conducted an orientation programme for its incoming first-year B.Tech cohort, marking the formal beginning of their academic journey and introducing them to the institution’s expectations, curriculum framework and campus environment. The event reflects the continuing emphasis in Indian higher education on structured induction, student support and early academic alignment as engineering programmes become more competitive and outcome-driven.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 09:07 PM IST

Jagtial Medical College Students Protest Delay in Permanent Campus, Hostel Construction

Students at Jagtial Government Medical College have launched a protest over what they describe as an inordinate delay in the construction of permanent college and hostel buildings. The agitation has renewed scrutiny of the pace of public infrastructure delivery in Telangana’s higher medical education sector, where temporary arrangements often persist long after institutions are announced.

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PE Teacher’s 10-Year Campaign Brings Gandhian Values to 400 Karnataka Colleges

A physical education teacher named Abida has spent more than a decade taking the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi to students across Karnataka, reaching 400 colleges in 31 districts. The effort reflects a sustained grassroots push to keep Gandhian ideas relevant for young people amid changing social and political priorities. Her campaign, built on direct engagement with students and institutions, underscores how civic education in India often depends on individual initiative rather than large formal programmes. The scale of the outreach suggests a rare, long-term attempt to translate moral philosophy into campus-level public learning.

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KCS Paniker(2)Devi Prasad Roy Choudhury(2)Chennai(2)