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National Governance & Policy 16 Oct 2026, 04:41 AM IST

Dipankar Bhattacharya Questions Bihar Speaker Over Delay in BJP MLA’s Conviction Case

CPI(ML)L general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya has publicly questioned Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar over the continued membership of BJP MLA Raju Singh, arguing that no decision has been taken despite Singh’s conviction in a celebratory firing case. Bhattacharya contrasted the matter with the swift revocation of former MLA Manoj Manzil’s membership after conviction, saying the differing treatment raises serious concerns about consistency and legislative accountability.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 05:43 AM IST

Fairfax’s Prem Watsa Bets on India’s Next Decade, Backs IDBI Bank Turnaround

Fairfax Financial chairman Prem Watsa said the conglomerate is positioning itself to benefit from India’s economic expansion over the next decade, underscoring a long-term bet on the country’s growth story. Watsa also expressed confidence in IDBI Bank’s recovery and future scale-up after years of stress, while stressing fiscal discipline and employee welfare.

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India Entertainment & Culture16 Oct 2026, 04:21 AM IST

‘Premada Oorali’ Turns Karnataka’s Small-Town Screens Into a Box-Office Force

The runaway success of the Kannada film 'Premada Oorali' has revived footfall in theatres across Karnataka’s smaller towns, giving exhibitors and distributors a rare post-pandemic boost. Yet the film’s unexpected scale has also deepened an industry-wide question: whether audiences are signaling a lasting shift toward rooted, local storytelling or simply rewarding a singular breakout hit.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 03:40 AM IST

Supreme Court Upholds Bombay HC Order Quashing YES Bank’s Rs 8,415 Crore AT1 Bond Write-Off

The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that invalidated YES Bank’s write-off of Rs 8,415 crore in additional tier-1 bonds, a key element of the lender’s March 2020 rescue plan. The decision strengthens the position of institutional and retail bondholders seeking recovery and deepens scrutiny of how bank resolution measures were executed during the crisis.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 03:19 AM IST

Prem Watsa Says India Is Set to Join Global Capital’s AI and Data Centre Boom

Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa said India is poised to move higher on global investors’ priority lists as capital floods into data centres and artificial intelligence in the United States. His remarks come as the Indian government approved the divestment of a majority stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax Financial Holdings, underscoring his long-term conviction in India’s economic trajectory. Watsa framed the investment as part of a broader bet on the country’s financial and growth story, not merely a standalone banking transaction.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 02:59 AM IST

Yes Bank Shares Sink 20% After Supreme Court Strikes Down Rs 8,415 Crore AT-1 Bond Write-Off

Yes Bank shares plunged as much as 20% after India’s Supreme Court ruled that the bank’s write-off of Rs 8,415 crore in additional tier-1 bonds was unlawful. The decision is a major victory for bondholders and could force a reassessment of how regulators, lenders and investors understand the risks attached to hybrid capital instruments.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 02:18 AM IST

Yes Bank Shares Sink 20% After Supreme Court Declares Rs 8,415 Crore AT-1 Bond Write-Off Illegal

Yes Bank shares plunged as much as 20% after India’s Supreme Court ruled that the bank’s write-off of Rs 8,415 crore in additional tier-1 bonds was unlawful, handing a major victory to bondholders. The decision could reverberate across India’s debt markets by sharpening scrutiny of how high-risk bank capital instruments are marketed, documented and extinguished in distress.

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India Entertainment & Culture16 Oct 2026, 12:14 AM IST

Raaj Kumar at 100: Revisiting the Singular Force of Hindi Cinema

As Raaj Kumar’s centenary arrives, Hindi cinema is being asked to reckon with one of its most distinctive stars: an actor whose baritone, bearing and timing made him instantly recognisable. From 'Waqt' and 'Heer Raanjha' to 'Pakeezah', his legacy endures not through versatility in the modern sense, but through a rare, uncompromising screen identity that remained unmistakably his own.

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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 Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 10:32 PM IST

Raaj Kumar at 100: Revisiting the Singular Force of Hindi Cinema

As Raaj Kumar’s centenary is marked, Hindi cinema is being asked to reckon with a star who was impossible to imitate: aristocratic, abrasive, and unforgettable. His performances in films such as Waqt, Heer Raanjha and Pakeezah remain reference points for command, cadence and screen authority, even as his career also reflected the limits of a highly idiosyncratic style.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM IST

Boxing Federation Power Struggle Deepens as Ajay Singh Suspends Secretary General Pramod Kumar

The internal conflict at the Boxing Federation of India has escalated sharply, with federation president Ajay Singh suspending secretary general Pramod Kumar after Kumar moved a no-confidence motion against him. The move signals a widening institutional rift at the top of Indian boxing, raising fresh questions about governance, authority, and stability within the sport's national body.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 05:23 PM IST

Madras High Court Blocks Unauthorised Exhibition of Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ and Shivarajkumar’s ‘Bail’

The Madras High Court has granted interim injunctions restraining the unauthorised exhibition of two upcoming films, Rajinikanth-starrer 'Jailer 2' and Shivarajkumar's 'Bail', in separate copyright infringement suits filed by Sun TV Network Limited and KVN Productions LLP. Justice P.B. Balaji issued the orders as part of a wider effort to curb piracy and protect the commercial and creative rights of film producers ahead of release.

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Raju Singh(1)New Delhi(1)Manoj Manzil(1)Dipankar Bhattacharya(1)CPI(ML)L(1)Bihar Assembly(1)