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World Bank data flags automation risk to 69% of jobs in India

A World Bank-linked assessment has warned that automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, underscoring the scale of disruption facing labour markets across emerging economies. The warning places India among the most exposed major economies, with China cited at 77% and Ethiopia at 85%, highlighting how technology may reshape employment patterns faster than policy and reskilling systems can adapt.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth15 Oct 2026, 09:51 PM IST

Steel Stocks Gain as Government Extends Minimum Import Price on 66 Products

Indian steel and metal stocks advanced in late trade after the government extended the minimum import price framework on 66 steel products, reinforcing expectations of tighter protection for domestic producers. Shares of Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco, Jindal Steel, JSW Steel and Tata Steel rose more than 1 percent from the previous close as investors priced in improved pricing power and a more supportive policy backdrop.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM 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 UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will not be charged to consumers, easing concern over a possible cost increase in India’s most widely used digital payments system. The National Payments Corporation of India said only a small portion of UPI transactions may be affected, while the Indian Banks’ Association is expected to address market misunderstandings soon.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 07:27 PM IST

Citizen Lab Says Governments Are Weaponizing Online Ads to Deliver Zero-Click Spyware

Citizen Lab says it has found evidence that malicious online advertisements were used to compromise dozens of devices at Al Jazeera, underscoring how commercial ad infrastructure can be turned into a covert delivery system for spyware. The findings add fresh urgency to global concerns over zero-click exploits, which can infect devices without any user interaction and are increasingly associated with state-linked surveillance operations.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 05:44 PM IST

GTRI Urges Government to Scrap Proposed UPI Charges, Warns of Damage to Small Businesses and Consumer Spending

The Global Trade Research Initiative has called on the government to withdraw proposed charges on Unified Payments Interface transactions scheduled for October 15, arguing that even modest fees could weaken India’s digital payments ecosystem. The think tank said keeping UPI free is essential to protect small merchants, sustain consumer spending, and preserve the broad adoption that has made the platform a cornerstone of everyday commerce.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth15 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM IST

Steel Stocks Rally After Government Extends Minimum Import Price on 66 Products

Indian steel and metal stocks advanced in afternoon trade after the government extended the minimum import price regime on 66 steel products, a move seen as supportive for domestic producers facing pressure from cheaper imports. Shares of Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco, Jindal Steel, JSW Steel and Tata Steel rose more than 1% from the previous close as investors priced in a firmer pricing environment for the sector.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM IST

Government Urges Banks to Build Quantum-Ready Defences and AI Resilience Framework

India’s finance ministry has asked banks to prepare for a sector-wide transition to post-quantum security while also developing an artificial intelligence resilience framework, according to an official familiar with the matter. The move reflects growing concern that encrypted financial data could be harvested now and decrypted later by future quantum computers, forcing lenders to align on common industry standards rather than fragmented internal fixes.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences15 Oct 2026, 07:07 AM IST

Kozhikode Medical College Cardiology Unit Faces Acute Staffing Strain

The cardiology department at Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, is operating under a severe staffing deficit, with only eight doctors on the rolls against a sanctioned strength of 14. One of the available doctors has already been deployed on a working arrangement basis to Government Medical College Hospital, Wayanad, further tightening the unit’s capacity. The shortage raises fresh concerns over continuity of care in a high-demand specialty that handles time-sensitive cardiac emergencies.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 09:33 AM IST

Samithi Rejects Private Estate Land Offer for Wayanad Medical College, Demands State Takeover of Disputed Plantations

A land rights body in Kerala has opposed a private estate group’s offer of land for the proposed Wayanad medical college, arguing that the government should instead reclaim plantations allegedly acquired through forged documents. M. Geethanandan, general convener of the Bhoo Avakasha Samithi, said the land should be distributed to landless families rather than used to regularise disputed private holdings.

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India Entertainment & Culture12 Oct 2026, 03:23 PM IST

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

Chennai’s Government College of Fine Arts, one of India’s oldest art institutions, stands as a rare cultural bridge between colonial-era instruction and modern Indian artistic expression. From its origins as the Madras School of Arts to its later transformation under reformers such as Devi Prasad Roy Choudhury and modernist K.C.S. Paniker, the college has shaped generations of artists who helped define regional and international art movements.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 04:04 AM IST

Youth Wings Clash in Adoor After College Polls; Ex-MLA Mamkootathil Booked

Police in Kerala’s Adoor have registered three cases after clashes involving youth and student activists linked to the Congress and the CPI(M) erupted in the wake of college union elections at the College of Engineering, Adoor. Former MLA Mamkootathil has also been booked, underscoring how quickly campus politics spilled into a wider street confrontation. Authorities say activists from the Kerala Students Union, Youth Congress, Students Federation of India, and Democratic Youth Federation of India were among those named in the cases.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning11 Oct 2026, 10:35 PM IST

Top Colleges Recast Curricula for the AI Economy as Employers Demand New Skills

Leading universities are accelerating curriculum changes, research investments, and industry partnerships to prepare students for an economy reshaped by artificial intelligence. The push reflects a broader market reality: employers want graduates who can work alongside AI tools, not merely understand them in theory.

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India Entertainment & Culture11 Oct 2026, 05:49 AM IST

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

Chennai’s Government College of Fine Arts stands as one of India’s oldest and most influential art institutions, tracing its origins to the 19th-century Madras School of Arts. Over 175 years, it has evolved through reform, modernist experimentation and cross-generational mentorship, shaping artists who helped define both regional and international art movements.

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World Bank(1)K.C.S. Paniker(1)India(1)Ethiopia(1)Devi Prasad Roy Choudhury(1)China(1)