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Global Markets & Equities 01 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

78-Year-Old Former Professor Arrested After Blocking Delivery Robot in Protest

A 78-year-old former college professor was arrested after physically blocking a delivery robot during a protest, an episode that has drawn fresh attention to the collision between automation, public space, and civil disobedience. The incident, reported by The Independent, underscores how symbolic acts of resistance are increasingly intersecting with the commercial rollout of autonomous delivery systems.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth01 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Borosil Glass Shares Triple in a Year as Earnings Momentum Draws Investors

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.

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India Entertainment & Culture01 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

‘The Small, Unheard Film Is the Gem’: Dharamshala International Film Festival Marks 15 Years

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.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy31 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India on Track for $1 Trillion in Exports This Year, Says CEA Nageswaran

India is positioned to achieve, and potentially surpass, $1 trillion in exports in the current financial year if trade momentum holds, according to Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran. The outlook underscores the resilience of India’s external sector even as global demand remains uneven and trade conditions stay volatile.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance31 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

NBFCs Seek Five-Year Breathing Room as IRDAI Weighs Sharp Cuts to Credit Insurance Commissions

India’s non-banking finance companies have urged the insurance regulator to allow a five-year transition period before proposed commission caps on credit life and credit health insurance take full effect. The industry says the planned limits of 2% and 5% respectively would make distribution uneconomical, given that selling and servicing these products currently costs about 32% of premium income.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition31 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

30,000-Year-Old French Cave Bone Reveals Deep Stone Age Links Across Europe

A 30,000-year-old bone recovered from a cave in France is shedding new light on how Stone Age populations moved, mixed, and remained connected across vast distances in Europe. The finding strengthens evidence that eastern and western groups were not isolated communities, but part of a wider genetic network spanning the continent during the Upper Paleolithic.

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National Governance & Policy30 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Former Mayor Bhagyalakshmi Seeks Voter Renewal, Appeals for Another Chance

Former mayor Bhagyalakshmi has appealed directly to voters to give her another opportunity, framing her return bid as a test of public trust and continuity in local governance. The appeal signals an effort to convert her previous administrative experience into renewed political momentum as voters weigh performance, credibility, and delivery.

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National Governance & Policy29 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Karnataka Emerges as a Top Performer in Textile PLI Push, Signalling Stronger Job Gains

Karnataka has secured the second position in the Centre’s Production Linked Incentive scheme for textiles, underscoring the state’s growing role in India’s manufacturing expansion. The ranking points to a deeper shift in textile investment toward states with stronger industrial ecosystems, skilled labour pools and export-oriented supply chains.

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National Governance & Policy29 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Former Financial Services Secretary Nagaraju Maddirala Appointed IL&FS Chairman and Managing Director for Two Years

Nagaraju Maddirala, the former financial services secretary, has been appointed Chairman and Managing Director of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd. for a two-year term, according to a Ministry of Corporate Affairs order dated October 12. His appointment comes as IL&FS continues to operate under a government-appointed board after its well-documented financial collapse and restructuring efforts.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance28 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Correcting the Rupee Against Fundamentals Is Ultimately Futile, Says Former RBI Governor D. Subbarao

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor D. Subbarao said attempts to prop up the rupee through short-term intervention are costly and ultimately ineffective if they do not address the structural reasons behind capital outflows. He argued that the currency should be allowed to find its level based on economic fundamentals, while urging deeper tax reforms to improve India’s appeal to foreign investors.

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National Governance & Policy26 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Former Financial Services Secretary Nagaraju Maddirala Appointed IL&FS Chairman and Managing Director for Two Years

Nagaraju Maddirala, the former financial services secretary, has been appointed Chairman and Managing Director of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd. for a two-year term, marking a significant leadership change at the debt-laden infrastructure financier. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs confirmed the appointment on October 12, following the tenure of Nand Kishore, as IL&FS continues to operate under a government-appointed board after its financial collapse.

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