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National Governance & Policy 05 Oct 2026, 05:06 AM IST

India’s Rabies Death Count Gap Exposes Deep Surveillance Failure

A widening mismatch in India’s rabies mortality data is raising urgent questions about how the country tracks one of its deadliest yet preventable diseases. While the Health Ministry’s surveillance programme reported 50 deaths in 2023, the Registrar-General recorded 271 fatalities and an ICMR study estimated annual deaths at 5,726, underscoring a major policy and public health challenge.

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India Entertainment & Culture06 Oct 2026, 07:04 AM IST

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan: The Duo That Kept Redefining Indian Cinema

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan built one of Indian cinema’s most adventurous creative partnerships, repeatedly pushing mainstream filmmaking into uncharted territory. From a dialogue-free film to a dwarf protagonist and a single actor portraying four distinct characters, their collaborations turned audacity into lasting cinematic influence.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth06 Oct 2026, 06:39 AM IST

FY26 Tracker Shows Indian Startups Enter a More Disciplined Public-Market Era

India’s startup ecosystem moved deeper into a public-market phase in FY26, with 22 new-age tech companies making their stock market debut and investor attention shifting from growth at any cost to durable financial performance. The latest tracker underscores a maturing sector in which profitability, cash generation and execution quality are becoming as important as scale.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM IST

ICAI Prepares CA Act Overhaul to Help Indian Firms Scale Globally

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is preparing to propose changes to the Chartered Accountants Act aimed at enabling larger, more competitive domestic accounting firms. The move follows discussions involving the Prime Minister’s Office on regulatory adjustments and is expected to be paired with revised networking and practice rules to encourage broader collaboration among professionals.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 05:34 AM IST

Indian Envoy to Washington Meets Senator Angela Alsobrooks, Highlights Diaspora’s Role in Maryland Ties

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, met U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks in Washington and discussed avenues to deepen bilateral engagement. Kwatra said he also underscored the Indian diaspora’s growing contribution to strengthening India-Maryland ties, signaling the continued importance of subnational diplomacy in the wider India-U.S. relationship.

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India Entertainment & Culture06 Oct 2026, 04:09 AM IST

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan: The Creative Duo That Rewrote the Rules of Indian Cinema

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan formed one of Indian cinema’s most adventurous director-actor partnerships, repeatedly backing ideas that many others would have considered commercially unworkable. Their collaborations ranged from a film without dialogue to a dwarf protagonist and a single actor playing four distinct roles, leaving behind a body of work defined by audacity, precision and lasting cultural impact.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 12:06 AM IST

GST Council May Ease Multi-State Registration With Single Application

The GST Council is considering a major compliance simplification that could allow businesses to file a single application for registrations across multiple states, according to people familiar with the matter. The redesigned form is expected to offer step-by-step guidance and clearly list the documents required at each stage, potentially reducing friction for companies expanding nationwide.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility05 Oct 2026, 11:03 PM IST

57th GST Council Meeting Rescheduled to October 8 at Bharat Mandapam

The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax Council has been postponed by one day and will now be held on October 8 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, beginning at 11 am. An official memorandum cited unavoidable circumstances for the change and informed members of the Council, while also expressing regret for any inconvenience caused.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance05 Oct 2026, 03:04 PM IST

GST Council to Review 18% Levy on UPI Merchant Fees as October 15 MDR Plan Nears

The GST Council is set to examine whether an 18% goods and services tax should apply to merchant fees linked to UPI payments above Rs 2,000, according to a report. The discussion comes as the government proposes a 0.4% merchant discount rate, capped at Rs 300, from October 15, with merchants eligible to claim input tax credit on the GST paid.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 11:09 AM IST

BJP Escalates Demand for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Councillor’s Resignation Over Bribery Allegations

The BJP has intensified pressure on a CPI(M) councillor in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after a purported video began circulating two days ago, allegedly showing the councillor demanding ₹10 lakh from a resident to resolve a plot-related issue. The opposition party has framed the episode as a test of the ruling Left’s commitment to public accountability, while the CPI(M) faces mounting scrutiny over whether it will act against the councillor.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Oct 2026, 11:07 PM IST

GST Council Likely to Weigh NATGRID Access to Tax Data for Investigators

The GST Council is expected to consider a proposal that would allow investigating agencies and police to access goods and services tax data through NATGRID, in a move aimed at strengthening financial intelligence and enforcement. Under the proposed framework, information would be shared online through application programming interfaces on requests from authorised NATGRID user agencies, marking a significant step toward deeper inter-agency data integration.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 06:07 PM IST

GST Council to Review 18% Levy on UPI Merchant Fees as October 15 MDR Plan Nears

The GST Council is set to examine whether an 18% goods and services tax should apply to merchant fees linked to UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, according to a report. The discussion comes as the government prepares to roll out a 0.4% merchant discount rate from October 15, capped at Rs 300, with merchants expected to be able to claim input tax credit on the GST paid.

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