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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences 15 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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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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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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Markets, IPOs & Wealth13 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM IST

Sahajanand Medical Technologies sets Rs 327-344 IPO band; issue opens October 15

Sahajanand Medical Technologies has fixed a price band of Rs 327-344 per share for its Rs 475.48 crore initial public offering, which will open on October 15 and close on October 19. The issue is entirely an offer for sale, meaning the company will not receive fresh proceeds, and the shares are scheduled to list on the BSE and NSE on October 22.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11 Oct 2026, 06:48 PM IST

Hundreds of Doctors Urge World Medical Association to Suspend Israel Over Gaza War

Hundreds of physicians and health professionals are pressing the World Medical Association to suspend the Israeli Medical Association, arguing that Israel’s conduct in Gaza violates core medical ethics and international humanitarian norms. The appeal intensifies a widening global campaign to hold medical institutions accountable for the war’s impact on civilians and health workers.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11 Oct 2026, 07:11 AM IST

Christa Pike Discharged After Failed Execution, Lawyers Say She Is Grateful to Medical Team

Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, has been discharged from hospital 10 days after surviving a failed execution attempt, according to her lawyers. The case has renewed scrutiny of lethal injection procedures, the ethics of capital punishment, and the state’s handling of an execution that did not go as planned.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 05:49 AM IST

Centenary Events Planned to Honour K.V. Thiruvengadam’s Medical Legacy

A series of commemorative events will be held in memory of K.V. Thiruvengadam in his centenary year, spotlighting the physician’s enduring influence on medical practice in Chennai and beyond. The observances are set to revisit a patient-centred ethic that emphasised listening carefully, examining thoroughly at the bedside, and thinking critically before ordering tests.

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