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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 04 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM IST

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

The GST Council is set to examine the applicability of an 18% goods and services tax on merchant discount rates charged on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, according to a report. The move comes as the government prepares to implement a 0.4% merchant discount rate from October 15, capped at Rs 300, with merchants eligible to claim input tax credit on the tax paid.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 11:33 PM IST

Hope’s Century Powers West Indies to Series-Ending Win Over India in Third ODI

Shai Hope struck his second consecutive century to anchor a composed West Indies chase and deny India a clean sweep in the third ODI, as the visitors overhauled a formidable target of 352 with 10 balls remaining. The result offered the Caribbean side a timely statement of resilience, while India were left to reflect on a rare collapse in control after posting a commanding total.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:33 PM IST

India Reports 3,832 Child Leprosy Cases as 2027 Transmission-Interruption Goal Faces Scrutiny

India has recorded 3,832 leprosy cases among children, including 37 diagnosed with Grade-2 disability at the time of detection, underscoring persistent gaps in early diagnosis and community surveillance. The figures have sharpened scrutiny of the country’s ambition to interrupt transmission by 2027, a target that now depends on faster case-finding, stronger contact tracing, and more reliable primary health screening.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 11:34 PM IST

Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Makes Its Biggest India Bet Yet With IDBI Bank Takeover

Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Financial is set to acquire a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank for Rs 52,878 crore, in what would become India’s largest cross-border banking transaction. The deal signals a long-term attempt to build a broader financial services platform spanning banking, insurance, wealth management and capital markets, but it still faces regulatory scrutiny and execution risk.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 11:13 PM IST

TechSparks 2026 Day 3 Spotlights India’s AI Ambition, Climate Tech and Global Startup Links

TechSparks 2026 closes its third day with a programme that blends entertainment, policy-grade debate and venture capital signals, underscoring how India’s startup ecosystem is broadening beyond pure fundraising. With appearances by Zakir Khan and Prakash Belawadi alongside sessions on India’s estimated $100 billion AI opportunity, global alliances and climate tech, the event reflects a market seeking both scale and substance.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 10:52 PM IST

Indian Kurash Athlete Yash Kumar Chauhan Fails Dope Test Ahead of Asian Games 2026

Indian kurash player Yash Kumar Chauhan, 24, has failed a dope test after his sample reportedly returned positive for at least three banned substances, including metabolites of the anabolic steroid Metandienone. The case is a serious setback for Indian combat sports and could trigger disciplinary action under anti-doping rules as the Asian Games 2026 cycle intensifies.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 10:52 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Edge Closer to Title Despite Emanjot’s Defiant Heroics for Rest of India

Tamil Nadu moved within touching distance of glory after building a commanding position in their latest contest, even as Emanjot Singh produced a spirited resistance for Rest of India. The match tilted decisively toward Tamil Nadu through sustained pressure, disciplined execution and a stronger overall balance, leaving RoI with too much ground to recover despite Emanjot’s standout effort.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 01:25 PM IST

UAE Says flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Suicide Attack in New Escalation of Case

The United Arab Emirates has said an Omani co-pilot on a flydubai flight intended to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv’s airport, sharply escalating a case that has already drawn international attention. The latest account adds new detail to allegations surrounding the incident, including reports of a pill, restraint measures, and an all-male cabin crew response.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 05:05 AM IST

Two Loco Pilots Injured in Separate Stone-Pelting Attacks Near Tuni and Samalkot Stations

Two locomotive pilots were injured in separate stone-pelting incidents near Tuni and Samalkot railway stations in Andhra Pradesh, underscoring persistent safety risks on busy rail corridors. The attacks have renewed concern over passenger and crew security, with railway authorities expected to intensify monitoring and enforcement along vulnerable stretches.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11 Oct 2026, 09:12 PM IST

UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Began Drift Toward Extremism in Australia

The United Arab Emirates said the Flydubai co-pilot accused of planning a suicide attack on a flight to Tel Aviv began a “drift towards extremism and terrorism” while living in Australia, according to reporting cited by the BBC and Reuters. The allegation adds a transnational dimension to an already grave aviation-security case, raising questions about radicalization pathways, airline vetting and the limits of pre-emptive detection.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11 Oct 2026, 09:13 AM IST

UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Suicide Attack on Israel Flight, Citing 9/11 Inspiration

The United Arab Emirates says an Omani co-pilot employed by Flydubai planned to crash a passenger aircraft into an Israeli airport in what investigators described as a suicide attack inspired by the September 11, 2001, assaults. The case has triggered urgent scrutiny of airline vetting, cockpit security and the challenge of detecting radical intent among licensed aviation professionals.

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Global Health & Biotech10 Oct 2026, 04:50 PM IST

The New Air Traffic Job: Inside the Rise of the Drone Remote Pilot

As drone delivery moves from novelty to logistics infrastructure, a new class of aviation worker is emerging: the remote pilot in command, or RPIC. Trevor Wischnewsky, who joined FlyTrex after seeing pizza and sushi delivered by drone in his Texas neighborhood, represents the practical side of a frontier industry now building the workforce, procedures and oversight needed to scale.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Oct 2026, 06:36 AM IST

Early Probe Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Cited 9/11 as Inspiration for Pilot Career, Deepening Terror Fears

An early investigation into the alleged hijacking attempt aboard a Flydubai flight has found that the Omani co-pilot accused of planning a suicide attack on Tel Aviv reportedly said the September 11 attacks inspired him to become a pilot. The finding, reported by multiple outlets citing UAE authorities, intensifies scrutiny of aviation security, radicalization indicators, and the speed with which a cockpit threat was reportedly neutralized by passengers and crew.

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