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PM @narendramodi pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of his birth anniversary. #MahatmaGandhi #GandhiJayanti
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HDFC Bank has appointed Anup Bagchi as MD and CEO after RBI approval. He will succeed Sashidhar Jagdishan on October 27, 2026. Bagchi has vast experience in banking and insurance, previously serving as MD of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.
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October is historically a bullish month for digital assets, earning the nickname "Uptober" among traders. With Bitcoin opening the month near $85,000 and analysts forecasting $5 billion in ETF inflows over the next year, it is the perfect time to build your foundati
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From flower showers and sound systems to giant cranes and record-breaking laddu auctions, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Hyderabad sets money flowing across a vast network of businesses, workers and public agencies. The trail runs from…

Caught in a cycle of landlessness, insecure housing, precarious livelihoods, and neglect, the Yanadi and Chenchu settlements in Andhra Pradesh remain highly marginalised. Despite government welfare schemes, a stark gap persists between…
CJP's Dipke demanded that the CEC appointment process be transparent, and said there should be involvement of civil society
While the Priyadarshini free travel scheme has brought cheers to women passengers in Keralam, it has dealt a body blow to the private bus sector, which has already been struggling from dwindling revenues and high operational costs
Over the year, investigative agencies have busted nine big drug rackets involving counterfeit and adulterated pharmaceuticals, from cancer treatments and vaccines to antibiotics and psychotropic medicines

“We have identified you, sir,” NEAR Intents general manager Alex Shevchenko said on Friday after the protocol was hacked for $3.8 million.

The move follows a recent inspection of the walking track by Backward Classes Welfare Minister V. Sampath Kumar, who directed the Corporation to take up repair and maintenance works at the facility
The Indian stock market will be closed on October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, with trading suspended in major segments including equity and derivatives. Upcoming holidays include Dussehra on October 20, followed by Diwali in November.

Here’s the full list of Indian medallists at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 categorised by sport

Karnataka’s new Sustainable Data Centre Policy 2026–2031 targets to attain a cumulative data centre capacity of 1 GW (1,000 MW) by 2031 and incentivises adoption of renewable energy and treated water

The Interior Ministry said police and gendarmes had made 1,949 arrests, while 305 officers had been injured

The third phase of the National PNG Drive would be in force until end of fiscal year 2027.

Abhijeet Dipke said that since a large number of people were affected due to the deletions, many will hit the streets; “If Gyanesh Kumar doesn’t resign, they will seek Narendra Modi’s resignation,” he said, alleging that Mr. Kumar was…

BJP MP and spokesperson Sambit Patra raised the issue of the paper leak in the Veterinary Officers Recruitment Examination held in January.
OpenAI has terminated three researchers due to their mishandling of sensitive information related to AI policies. The fired individuals, including Jasmine Wang and Tomek Korbak, were known for their viewpoints on AI safety issues. This…
Custody requirements have kept some investment advisers from offering certain crypto to clients, a regulatory hurdle the SEC’s proposal could remove.

When UDF convener Adoor Prakash aired his displeasure over UDF chairman and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s ‘unilateral’ style of functioning, his wasn’t an isolated expression of resentment, he was echoing the sentiments of several senior…
Canada and India are targeting an increase in bilateral trade, aspiring to reach USD 70 billion in five years. Ongoing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are expected to conclude soon. Recently, the fifth round…
Headline project announcements jumped 33% in the first half of fiscal year 2027 but a sharp decline during the September quarter exposes an uneven recovery.

While the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has said UPI charges should not be passed on to consumers, the framework has left brokerages looking for ways to protect their margins regardless.

In the last few days, the stock of PB Fintech has crashed after Irdai released a consultation paper proposing changes to insurance distribution economics. Here, we examine the implications and where the stock could be in five years.

All students were in Class XI and XII and were studying at Winners Academy, a coaching class in Alandi.

Oil climbed for a third day as the US mulled sending another aircraft carrier group to the Middle East, potentially escalating the war with Iran and threatening to hamper a recovery in energy flows from the region.

Britain gave the U.S. the greenlight to use RAF Fairford for defensive strikes against Iran
Singapore’s crypto economy grows 55%, South Korea set to make crypto market makers legal, and Chinese spy ministry warns would-be foreign spies it’s watching the blockchain.

Stating that protein was particularly relevant given India’s large vegetarian population, the official said there was a need to meet growing protein requirements.
European leaders and intelligence services have warned that Russia could be ready to strike at another country within a few years, especially if it wins its war on Ukraine.

All the money raised from the IPO will go to the promoters which includes the Jains and Prodair Corporation and its parent Air Products Inc.
Battery 2Ws & PVs Clock Highest-Ever Monthly Sales
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary said the government is fully alert over rising river levels; however, the next 48 hours are crucial.

With the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) limiting the crowd strength to a manageable 5000 in the stadium, those who sit in the stands are monitored to ensure the history is not repeated.

ZEC is 21% off its $1,698 peak after ETF outflows and a suspected North Korean heist routed money through its shielded pool. Is the run over, or will traders buy the dip?

US funding markets could face disruptions from traders seeking to profit from a continued march higher in Treasury yields.

President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.
Evernorth expects to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN after its SPAC merger closes, with an XRP treasury worth roughly $710 million at current prices.

The president is scheduled to appear at his golf club in Washington, DC, at a Nov. 22 dinner for his top 185 memecoin holders, following similar events in May 2025 and April 2026.

Police register two separate first information reports against both parties based on mutual complaints lodged against each other
The proposal would let advisers and funds use state trust companies as custodians and permit self-custody under certain conditions, aiming to replace years of ambiguity with a clear compliance path.

Legal action initiated against erring drivers and bus operators

Reddit RSS dies November 13 and outside apps lose their data pipeline by March 2027. Reddit blames scraping bots, though it licenses its own content to AI companies.

The regulator issued a proposed rule for custody, marking a swan song for its inaugural Crypto Task Force chief, Commissioner Hester Peirce, who exits this week.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Groups allegedly involved in illegal excavation and removal of soil from hillocks are reportedly exploiting the recent transfer of certain powers from the Department of Mining and Geology to local self-government institutions to obtain…
A comprehensive archaeological survey is being conducted to identify, document, and systematically record the historical and archaeological evidence within Kasaragod, says the Minister
A joint drive was conducted at multiplexes in malls last month following complaints of overpricing, and notices were served on erring establishments

72nd National Film Awards: As India’s elderly population grows, Sumira Roy’s National Award-winning Bhangaar, on the Lavates’ demand for euthanasia, explores lost autonomy

Form-7 applications were filed in bulk, seeking the deletion of the names of voters predominantly from the minority and Dalit communities during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision
An inter-ministerial central team is scheduled to visit Karnataka on October 3 to assess the damage on the ground

The word ‘genius’ offers a window into the Mahatma’s assessment of people and events
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Trump administration is working with India to finalise a bilateral trade deal, but an agreement is not imminent. Greer said he had a “very constructive conversation” with Commerce Minister…
Guided Vision is launching in Gemini Live on compatible Android devices today to use AI to give real-time audio descriptions of anything you point your phone's camera at. By sharing your camera in Gemini Live, you can have Google's AI help…

OpenAI says it disrupted a campaign involving 15,000+ users and ties a core cluster to people associated with Moonshot, the startup behind Kimi.

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Earlier, guidelines mandated renewal of exempted FASTags for Divyangjan on an annual basis.

SCCL transported 299.4 lakh tonnes of coal during the first six months of the current financial year

The Food Ministry said the objective of the amended rules was to “ensure that there is no unnecessary accumulation of sugar in the distribution chain” and that the supply of sugar from mills through dealers to the consumer remained “smooth”

India's economy is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by a 14.7% increase in goods and services tax collections in September. Car sales surged by 21% year-on-year, indicating strong consumer demand during the festive season…
India’s factory workforce crossed 20 million in 2024-25, driven by gains in West Bengal, Telangana, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh and sectors such as food products and electrical equipment. Industrial GVA rose 9.6% to Rs 26.9 lakh crore…
Partnership to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, joint research, publications and short-term academic programmes
OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products they like to a Favorites library.
Keralam witnessing pitched street battles between the activists of the Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) as well as the Bharatiya Janata Party and their respective youth and student organisations in the past few days
US Treasuries rebounded from a bruising global bond selloff as pressure in European markets fueled demand for haven assets, pulling 10-year yields down from a 24-year high.

Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.
Unique Exports and associated entities mobilised funds from 35,759 investors on promise of high returns from agricultural exports, says ED

Communications chief Andy Stone said reading Messages requires two permissions the user controls, disputing a journalist who reported Muse synced his texts despite his settings.

Northeast monsoon to bring normal to above normal rainfall over southern parts of T.N. and Kerala: IMD
The government is seeking to channel more pension savings into India’s long-term infrastructure needs, with PFRDA chairman S Ramann saying the regulator is exploring additional avenues, including direct exposure to large projects. CEA V…
Officials urge Higher Education Secretary to hold consultations before taking a decision; they demand that the ground be primarily used for sports and physical education activities
Asked if the U.S. would retaliate against Tehran if it was behind the attack, Mr. Trump said, “Oh they'll be hit, very hard, don't worry.”

The finance ministry expects India’s real GDP to grow 7.3% in Q2 FY27, above the RBI’s 6.4% forecast, but warned that global uncertainties could weigh on investment. US trade relations, tariff pressures, crude prices and the lack of an…
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a “productive discussion” with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on early conclusion of a mutually beneficial interim trade agreement between India and the US. The meeting came alongside PM Narendra…
Five invitees elected; meeting calls for strengthening party machinery in Ernakulam by identifying shortcomings
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Restrictions on women cannot be the answer to unsafe public spaces
No immediate reaction was received from the Reliance ADA Group on the development
Shareholders approved Evernorth's merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II, clearing the way for the Ripple-backed firm to begin trading Oct. 8 with a stash of roughly 473 million XRP.

The company managing the memecoin calls the November event the "most exclusive dinner in the world."

India’s manufacturing activity accelerated to a seven-month high in September, with the HSBC PMI rising to 55.1 from 52.8 in August as stronger domestic and export demand lifted new orders and output. Factory production posted its sharpest…
A 50,000-letter campaign is pressing Brussels to rethink stablecoin rewards as EU central banks seek broader changes to MiCA’s stablecoin rules.

Four students, two parents injured as makeshift shelter collapses at Aquatic Complex
The documentary highlights the relevance of the Father of the Nation to the struggles of the youth of India today

With its currency pegged to the US dollar, Hong Kong flinches when the Federal Reserve starts raising interest rates.

The IMD is conservative when it comes to projecting rainfall deficit
The $300 million employee tender was co-led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price.
US coal purchases could give American miners a new export market, while helping China offer concessions in wider trade talks with Washington.

In a rare show of unity, the CEOs of rivals Anthropic, OpenAI, Google’s DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI have called for slowing the development of increasingly capable AI systems.

Over 25 Nifty 50 stocks are trading over 20% below recent highs amid rising crude oil prices and economic challenges. Tech, auto, and financial sectors are heavily affected, with stocks like Infosys and Maruti Suzuki seeing significant…

‘TVK Must Win For A Secular, Graft-Free Govt’
Keep Fort St George, or move the complex only as the anchor of a compact, vertical, climate-resilient satellite city, not as another isolated govt enclave
OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says.
OpenAI says the three broke its rules on handling sensitive information. The exits land after months of rogue-agent incidents, a trail of safety-team departures, and a new lawsuit.

Power demand stood at 298 million units on September 30, lower than the level recorded a few weeks ago
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi warned about the worldwide impact of generative AI and said under these circumstances, responding to disinformation and misinformation have become an “urgent challenge” for the international…
State officials agreed to delay the 0.2% crypto tax for six months after lawsuits and industry pushback claimed the bill was rushed through the legislature.

The preliminary inquiry said the officials issued purchase orders without adhering to the prescribed procedures and without securing the required approvals and no-objection certificates
Opus 5.5’s biggest tell is the word “dependable,” which pops up 23 times more often than in human samples.
2,085 medical board reports remain pending since 2017 at four govt hospitals, leaving claimants, many disabled
The total sales included domestic sales of 1,85,252 units, up 36.5% YoY; sales to other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of 6,542 units, down 44%; and exports of 44,219 units, up 5%
Neighbours and local residents in the locality in Mumbai’s Chembur West say Mr. Machchhar’s ability to remain composed despite being seriously injured particularly stood out while others look forward to celebrating with him after his…

Corporation Commissioner Gaurav Kumar reviews waste processing at Vellakal and asks officials to step up source segregation, e-waste collection and awareness campaigns to improve waste management across all 100 wards
Global bond markets faced heavy selling, raising borrowing costs in countries like the US and France to multi-decade highs. While bargain hunters stabilized the market, analysts warned of potential further declines as inflation and energy…

Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka, V. Anbu Kumar, directed all Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) to take action against applicants who “knowingly” make false statements or declarations while filing claims or objections in Forms 6…

Foreign portfolio investors continue to sell off Indian equities, releasing ₹35,860 crore in September alone. With total withdrawals in 2026 at ₹2.69 lakh crore, the Nifty 50 faces a significant drop, sparking concerns about India's…

A federal judge has dismissed a pair of antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Rolling Stone parent company Penske Media Corporation, which accused Google of driving away web traffic with its AI-powered search features, as reported earlier…

Bitcoin enters its historically strongest month after a record-pace September, but a Fed hike and 5.3% Treasury yields are testing the bulls.

Abida has been working for more than 10 years to spread the message of Gandhiji’s life and principles
The probe report holds then Indore Municipal Corporation Additional Commissioner (water supply) Rohit Sisonia and then executive engineer (water supply) Sanjeev Shrivastava “primarily responsible” for several delays
The victim belongs to an SC/ST community from whom Thepale had demanded favours, when the victim refused Thepale circulated videos of the victim on WhatsApp

The elephant was darted, and after it became subdued, a path was cleared towards the animal using an earthmover to facilitate its movement to the road
Kanayannur tahsildar to monitor the handover process; towers likely to be demolished within four months

An Opposition MP raised concern that any interaction with the CJI or other sitting judges on the proposed legislation could blur the separation of powers and raise questions about the institutional independence of Parliament and the…

Amazon Web Services' Strand Labs has released the latest Jevalike decision model, Strands Decider 2B.
The High Court observes the company cannot seek revival of old agreements after having participated in the process initiated under the amended long term linkage policy for bauxite
Shopify’s new Canvas site builder lets merchants create and customize their online stores by chatting with its AI agent Sidekick, while watching the changes happen in real time.
The Congress says Dalits and the vulnerable sections of society bear the brunt of a nexus between criminals and those in power, and the mafia enjoy political protection and harass the public
Minister says he has been receiving complaints regarding exorbitant treatment charges, and alleged deficiencies and treatment errors in private hospitals

Coal India informed that coal production is expected to pick up further with monsoons over.

The number-crunchers say we fired 10% of the generals and admirals across the force," Pete Hegseth told troops at the Quantico military base, saying: "We've also reduced the overall number of general officer slots by an additional 10%."

England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

The Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in connection with alleged terror offences.

ATF prices increased by around ₹16 from ₹121 per litre to ₹137 per litre

Various issues and measures were discussed in detail pertaining to safety of passengers and flights flying from Tiruchi airport
The Iraqi government believes the withdrawal of coalition forces will deprive the armed factions, many of which are backed by Iran, of the excuse they have used to retain their arsenal.
Afghanistan's Taliban government, meanwhile, said that Pakistani strikes killed nine Afghan civilians, including women and children, and injured 11 others.

Illinois officials and crypto groups jointly asked a state court to delay the 0.2% Digital Asset Tax from Jan. 1 to July 1, 2027, while a legal challenge continues.

Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal emphasised that the government will take up the matter with the private oil-marketing companies.

The agreement will allow the two state regulators to share supervisory information, streamline licensing reviews and coordinate examinations and enforcement actions involving digital asset firms.

The comments came after Seoul’s military and the UN Command said North Korea violated the Korean War armistice following a landmine blast last week that wounded three South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

Issuance of crypto-enabled credit and debit cards is surging. These cards connect crypto wallets to payment terminals used by ordinary businesses. They allow people in poor countries with unreliable currencies to transact in stablecoins…

Omar al-Khatib, a Syrian who was the subject of an Interpol red notice, is believed to have coordinated between the attackers and intelligence officials loyal to Syria's then president Bashar al-Assad, Anadolu news agency reported.

Through the story of a dreaded don and a schoolboy who inadvertently crosses his path, Balaji Tharaneetharan takes a warm, nostalgic look at childhood, the selves we lose while playing the roles society forces upon us, and the goodness…

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is due to be sworn in for a new term on Monday after winning elections in June, but faces conflict on multiple fronts as several armed groups have formed an alliance against him.

Heavy rain and flood-related disruptions affected mining, evacuation operations in Bastar

US bond yields fell sharply around Thursday’s Wall Street open as Bitcoin price action sought to preserve a local trend of higher lows.

It lives on in bodies and families. In lands poisoned and communities displaced. And it lives in the demands, across generations, for recognition and justice, says deputy UN rights chief Awa Dabo

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan takes the call after the Pudukottai police say a preliminary inquiry did not find any substance in the complaint
Shares of Cognizant, Salesforce and IBM climbed following Accenture's upbeat fiscal quarter, with Cognizant up 12.70%. Accenture reported $18.7 billion in revenue, exceeding forecasts, and announced a revenue growth outlook of 3% to 6% for…

Mr. Bagchi was among two candidates recommended to the regulator, alongside HDFC Bank’s existing Deputy MD Kaizad M. Bharucha

The platform said it will compensate users affected by the hack, which stemmed from a bug that affected deposits and withdrawals.

Near Intents froze its cross-chain swaps after a bug let an attacker drain about $3.8 million. The company promised to repay every user.

Brian Chesky on making Airbnb agent-friendly, the state of consumer AI, and why the world needs an AI-native operating system.
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

“Rescuers have so far recovered 15 bodies from the site,” said Tul Singh Gurung, president of Nepal National Mountain Guide Association
Tamil Nadu’s first Assembly by-elections since the 2026 elections are a key test for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and the ruling TVK. With former AIADMK MLAs contesting as TVK candidates in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, the bypolls will…

The ceremony undergone by the couple does not, strictly speaking, answer to any recognised form of marriage ceremony, says court

India's rice production is expected to decrease, while global demand is projected to rise significantly. The country possesses sufficient surplus stocks to address international market needs. Other major rice-producing nations are under…
It, however, adds that bypolls to Tiruchi East, Ambasamudram, Viralimalai and Karur will have to wait till disposal of connected election petitions

At OpenAI's annual DevDay conference, the company pulled out all the stops to compete with its rivals - primarily Meta, whose Muse AI agent platform has seen early runaway success. CEO Sam Altman walked onstage to cheers and announced…

HDFC Bank's ADRs rose 5.4% following the appointment of Anup Bagchi as MD and CEO, effective October 27, 2026. The RBI approved his appointment, succeeding Sashidhar Jagdishan, who will not seek a third term. Bagchi previously led ICICI…

Additional Solicitor General tells Madras High Court that he has been asked by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice to leave the matter to be argued by the Election Commission

Justice P.B. Balaji refuses to reject election petition filed against the victory of Esakki Subaya but strikes off petitioner’s plea to declare the runner-up, V.P. Durai of Congress, as the returned candidate
India's exports of motor cars and heavy waters have seen significant growth since the trade agreement implementation. The trade and economic partnership agreement with EFTA has created market access for the majority of India's exports. The…
Selling by foreign portfolio investors and elevated yields outweigh relief from softer crude prices. The coming RBI policy review and earnings season will test how much bad news equities have priced in.

The popular cross-chain trading system said it will reimburse losses after a bug affected deposits and withdrawals across several networks.

The startup helps developers build AI agents that work over iMessage, SMS/RCS, email, and other messaging platforms. It's a bet that consumers will increasingly use agents instead of downloading apps.
Today I’m talking with Josh Dzieza, a longtime features writer here at The Verge, about Kevin O’Leary’s plans to build a massive data center in Utah. The idea was to build the world’s biggest data center — a 40,000-acre AI campus with nine…

Video shot inside the plane by Shota Musayev, a dentist who treated the captain, shows the copilot on his knees, with his hands tied behind his back

The researchers said the figures reflect total deaths and disability, meaning countries with larger populations may account for a greater share of the burden even if their rates are not the highest

The Carbon Impacts Tracer shows the robust causal links between project and harms. It will be useful to communities and organisations seeking to attribute legal responsibility for climate harms to governments and fossil fuel companies, as…

Flydubai plane FZ1073, piloted by Smit Machhar and his co-pilot, lost nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds.
The Joint Secretary highlighted the need for scientifically sound, safe, stable, affordable, and scalable food fortification technologies, particularly for double and multiple-fortified foods

In a social media post, Mr. Vijay said it was Vithya Ramraj’s third medal at the Asian Games and a matter of pride for India and Tamil Nadu.

The PMK, which was an AIADMK ally, has chosen to remain neutral in the October 6 by-elections to Madurantakam and Dharapuram rather than campaign for the AIADMK. That decision has fuelled speculation that the PMK could be keeping its…

Crypto security losses reached $1.26 billion in Q3 across 247 incidents, with September alone accounting for roughly $769 million.

Chinese abrasive products are losing tax advantages, benefiting Indian competition. Monarch Networth Capital forecasts growth in Grindwell Norton, Carborundum Universal, and Wendt India.

Starting October 1, women staff aged above 40 of MGMGH will undergo mandatory screening mammograms for breast cancer as part of the ‘Pink October’ campaign
Researchers in a Latin American stablecoin ecosystem report warned “fragility in the system is concentrated in its thinnest layer,” with just 16 of 494 companies focused primarily on wholesale liquidity, treasury and credit.

Highly liquid and settling 24/7, stablecoins can leave banks and countries at lightning speed. But whether stablecoins are a risk — or an opportunity — depends on your perspective.

This is a collection of stories done by The Hindu on ‘Gem Granites’ Veeramani POCSO case

Pictures showed that the aircraft had substantial damage. An emergency descent can be controlled, but in this instance, where descent could have been initiated erratically, there can be severe damage and stress to the crucial flight…

The guidelines exclude cryptocurrencies, leaving tokens outside a regime written for currencies bought with real money inside games.

A part of the Eastern Ghats, the Kolli Hills rises at an elevation of 1,200 meters above mean sea level and is 45 km away from Namakkal Town; it is known for its various tourists attractions and medicinal plants
In a significant meeting, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged with European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to review the status of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. Following discussions at the G20 Trade Ministers' gathering, they…
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan order that the draft SOP must be placed before the court on October 30, 2026
Kerala’s dependence on groundwater, combined with dense settlement, inadequate sewerage and changing rainfall patterns, is increasing the risk of contamination. How is contamination reaching groundwater? What are the health impacts? And…
Jayanti Prasad emphasized the need for reforms in India's debt resolution framework to improve realizations and safeguards. Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal suggested raising the financial threshold for insolvency case admissions to enhance…
Azad Engineering shares closed down 3.5% on October 1, after a recent peak at a 52-week high of ₹3,126. The stock has gained 86% in six months, driven by strategic expansions and strong financial performance,.

The glasses stem from the startup’s goal of making hearing care more accessible by addressing the cost, comfort, and stigma associated with traditional hearing aids.
India’s Finance Ministry says trade ties with the US are strained after the Lindsey Graham Bill, allowing tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian crude. The report also warns of higher oil prices, bond yields, slower capital…

Galaxy A08 ships with a 6,000 mAh battery, and supports 25W charging

Accenture's strong fiscal fourth-quarter performance boosted Infosys and Wipro ADRs significantly as they rebounded from losses. Infosys ADRs rose 8% and Wipro ADRs jumped 10%, suggesting improved market sentiment ahead of the upcoming…

The police said that so far, four cases have been registered under various provisions of the law based on complaints against Veeramani and his associates

Forex traders said the rupee is expected to trade with a negative bias amid risk aversion in global markets and worries over rising global treasury yields.

Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

While excavators would be used in canals with adequate width, the silt would be cleared from narrow canals manually

However, the report by the Department of Economic Affairs noted that while India was pursuing a diversified trade strategy, it was doing so within the multilateral trading system and still sought to have the WTO at the core

While Mr. Goyal did not mention discussing the proposed 100% tariffs the U.S. is looking to levy on India, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal had earlier said “all trade issues” would be discussed during the Minister’s visit to the U.S.

The MSP for safflower was increased the most, by ₹675 per quintal to ₹7,215 per quintal, an increase of 10.3% over its level in the previous year

Plus, a major MetaMask security event has crypto natives on edge as details trickle out.

The bank has revised its 12-month target for BTC up from $82K, though it remains about 10% below Bitcoin's October 2025 record.

Vijay addresses bypoll campaign meeting in Dharapuram; extols the leadership acumen of late Chief Ministers Jayalalithaa and M.G. Ramachandran in handling arch-rival DMK
India's GST collections remained strong, rising to Rs 2.04 lakh crore in September, however experts express concern over the wide gap in tax revenue from imports and domestic transactions. They say that the divergence suggested that…
The IT sector has been hit hard in September, with the Nifty IT index down 11%. High interest rates, global growth fears, and generative AI pressures have impacted technology spending. Investors are looking to upcoming Q2 earnings for…

Accenture shares surged 20% to $220 amid strong Q4 results, reporting $3.29 EPS and $18.7 billion revenue, exceeding forecasts. The company anticipates 3-6% revenue growth in 2027 and plans to invest $1 billion in AI safety testing with…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. An AI “mind-reading” tool can reconstruct what you’re looking at based on a brain scan A new AI tool…

Ace investor Shankar Sharma unpacks the Indian stock market's recent struggles, attributing its decline to a cycle of 'negligible returns' following strong performance. He urges investors to explore alternatives like fixed income…

Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.
The euro is losing ground versus the greenback as spiking French bond yields revive memories of the European sovereign debt crisis.
Both sides agreed the 0.2% tax should be put off until July 1, if the court approves the deal, which will let the state and industry focus on the legal dispute.

Nitin Gadkari said that since 2022, four crore four-wheelers and 20 crore two-wheelers have been running on petrol mixed with ethanol

On Thursday, the Indian rupee declined to a two-month low against the US dollar due to foreign portfolio outflows. Overseas investors sold off investments amid rising US bond yields and dollar demand. The rupee surpassed the 96-level twice…
GTV Engineering Limited's shares dropped 1% on October 1, yet recorded solid weekly gains. A 2:1 bonus share issue has been approved, with the record date set for October 7, making October 6 the last purchase day for eligibility.

The UAE Foreign Ministry affirmed that their judicial authorities have jurisdiction to investigate the incident as the aircraft is registered in the UAE and bears is flags

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 2.77% to $100.8 per barrel
Indian households in urban areas are showing a decline in quarterly expenditure while rural spending is increasing. A study indicates urban households’ spending decreased by 4% year-on-year, contrasting with rural households’ 15% growth…
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan made the observation in an interim order passed in a writ petition seeking a CBI probe into the POCSO case against R. Veeramani of Gem Granites. The court calls for status report from the SIT.

PB Fintech shares dropped 8% to ₹980 amid concerns over proposed insurance commission rule changes, resulting in a 48% decline over seven sessions. This major sell-off affected mutual funds, with significant losses reported as the stock…

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Justice V. Lakshminarayanan simply adjourns by four weeks a plea by DMK to inquire Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar

The RoSCTL scheme helps Indian apparel exporters offset embedded domestic taxes and compete on price as they face rising costs, supply-chain disruptions and competition from lower-cost manufacturing hubs.

Christa Gail Pike, 50, survived Tennessee’s first attempted execution of a woman in about two centuries after two doses of pentobarbital were administered for the murder of classmate Colleen Slemmer in 1995
Deputy Commissioner V.V. Geethanjali, one of the officers in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) handling the POCSO Act case involving Veeramani, has requested to recuse herself from the team. She has cited her prior involvement in the…

The screenless device is Google’s smallest and lightest Fitbit tracker

The BSE-Wipro reshuffle in the Nifty 50 illustrates index rebalancing, a process driven by changes in market capitalisation and liquidity. Such adjustments can trigger significant trading activity, affecting stock prices as passive funds…

In an order issued on Friday, DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal said the SIT had been formed to investigate the case and related matters effectively

Majestic Auto shares rose 1.37% to ₹370 with a market cap of ₹384.71 crore. A dividend of ₹60 per share for FY 2025-26 was announced, yielding 16.8%. Indo Borax shares fell 3.23% with ₹40 per share dividend yielding 7.9%.

An analysis of historical GST data shows that an increasing share of GST revenues have been coming from the tax paid on imports rather than GST collected on domestic transactions

The flydubai passenger, identified as Yaniv Hayun by Israeli media, claimed that he knew some basic concepts about flying from watching the show, Air Crash Investigation
U.S. markets are the envy of the world because investors trust that whoever owns a share owns it fully, writes Aaron Kaplan, founder of Promethum. The synthetic models cheapens that trust, shortchanges U.S. investors, and undercuts the…

Several plants they use are also consumed as indigenous human traditional medicine

Finance Ministry expects India’s Q2 FY27 growth at 7.3%, following 7.8% in Q1, but warns geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions, volatile energy prices and tighter global financial conditions could pose risks to growth.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds, however, slowed to ₹27,001 crore in September, a decline of 3% year on year

September’s performance marked a significant recovery as the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose by 2.3 index points from its 52.8 reading in August 2026

Dune found that tokenized markets show different trading patterns from traditional markets, with RWA value reaching $34.5 billion.

For the first time, trainers from India and Iran jointly prepared questions for practice tests that the two countries’ candidates took together

The students said they spent several hours every day in the three to four weeks before the competition. While the first week was mostly about recruiting and forming a team, the next three weeks were a complete grind

The man, who has been arrested, stayed at the businessman’s house for a couple of days before stealing the valuables

Bank of Baroda shares recently declined, hitting important support levels near ₹230- ₹235. Analysts suggest monitoring these zones for potential recovery, while a sustained breach could indicate further negative momentum in the stock.

Prices briefly topped $85,000 on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation cooled bets on Fed rate hikes, But bulls couldn’t hold the move and spot ETFs didn’t help.

Bitcoin traded near $84,000 as institutional demand, ETF flows and softer US inflation data supported sentiment, while elevated Treasury yields and cautious spot demand limited gains. Analysts highlighted $82,000-$82,500 support and US…
A new AI tool can guess what you’re looking at just by analyzing your brain scans—and re-create that image with remarkable precision. It can go the other way, too, and predict a person’s brain activity based on what they’re looking at. In…
Bitcoin erased its post-PCE gains as analysts cautioned that methodology changes complicated the lower-than-expected inflation reading.

The researchers examined four broad dimensions of adult temperament - negative affectivity, extraversion/surgency, effortful control and orienting sensitivity - along with adverse childhood experiences

He also criticised the Centre over the proposed MDR charges on UPI transactions, saying the measures would further affect small traders

The authorisation came from the Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, Southern Railway following mandatory inspection of the over 70 -km section after completion of the overhead electrification project

The Pentagon has tapped Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to lead Project Meridian, a 120-day study on the future of warfare. The initiative will examine AI, robotics, autonomous weapons, drones and other emerging technologies…

A Stanford University experiment called ‘xenocortication’ lets human brain tissue develop inside a living mouse, offering a novel way to study the developing human brain and, potentially, how disease develops. It also raises new ethical…

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World Malayalee Council, Indian Region’s first business conclave brings together over 200 entrepreneurs from different States
The Nifty FMCG index has fallen 6% in H1 FY27, lagging behind the Nifty 50. Analysts anticipate varying recovery across the sector during the festive season, advocating a selective approach with stocks like Marico and Tata Consumer…

The takeover must happen within 90 days of the MoU signing; the Metro Rail will have two years to complete the process, after which it can assume full charge of the MRTS and upgrade its stations
According to the police, the accused, M. Deepak, 28, claimed that he worked as a secretary at the Secretariat

In first meeting, Home Ministry officials to brief 31-member panel about provisions of the proposed legislation

India’s non-governmental organisations must navigate shifting foreign and domestic funding sources

The State usually receives an average of 44 cm during the NE monsoon.
EU regulators are reportedly examining Binance’s use of a MiCA exemption to serve customers as ESMA seeks stronger enforcement powers.

RBI MPC meeting October 2026: The central bank is set to announce its policy decision on October 7. The outcome of the meeting will be closely watched by investors and market participants for cues on the RBI’s interest-rate stance and its…

If you want to install a big battery in New York City, you have to cut through a notoriously tough tangle of regulations. That’s made it difficult to get large energy storage projects on the grid. Faced with those obstacles, some startups…

Citi also raised its 12-month target for ether from from $2,240 to $3,028.

Foreign flows into two AI-driven Asian markets are turning negative, but India has yet to see a sustained shift in investor preference
After several hours of search, firefighters retrieved the bodies of Rajasekaran, his wife, R. Sathya (45) and worker P. Malar (42) and sent them to Namakkal Government Hospital for post-mortem.
Sambhv Steel Tubes has skyrocketed 60% in six months, defying market trends. With strong forecasts from Choice Equity Broking suggesting continued growth, should investors buy on the dip? Find out what lies ahead for this metal stock.

The boats were caught in April 2026 and have been held captive for over 100 days, they claim; a community leader urges the State government to seek the Centre’s intervention to free the boats
Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu are gearing up for bypolls on October 6, 2026, following the resignation of AIADMK legislators Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama, respectively.
Had a good discussion on strengthening our deep bonds of friendship, says Jaishankar after meeting Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna General Secretary Tilvin Silva

The wallet says it has found no immediate threat to user wallets, but the ETH it is pulling out of Lido could take 45 days to return.

The SIU is on the lookout for another suspected sympathiser of the banned outfit HuT

Sensex, Nifty outlook: The BSE Sensex fell around 4,320 points, or 5.6–5.8%, from nearly 76,800 on August 31 to 72,480.29 on September 30.

In its September economic review, the finance ministry flagged pressure from US trade tensions, the AI investment boom and developed economies’ manufacturing push, even as India’s domestic growth and external buffers remain resilient.

Railway stocks crash: Experts believe the downside trend in the flagship railway stocks is a normal profit-booking after a heavy volume rally on Wednesday

Mahatma Gandhi, who wielded non-violence as a weapon, taught every Indian the importance of economic freedom and self-reliance through the spinning wheel, he said
Despite September's strong rebound, the second-quarter PMI averaged 53.8, marking its lowest Q2 reading since 2021 after a sluggish start to the fiscal year.

Venture investors are betting that the next set of large companies will emerge across health, education and entertainment. But computing costs will be an inhibitor in a business that is already expensive to scale.

The PMI for India's manufacturing sector hit a seven-month high, signaling growth driven by increased demand and job creation. Despite optimism, inflation and rising input costs may hinder future performance

Chainalysis still faces an aiding-and-abetting claim over Celsius’ disputed $3.3 billion audit after a judge dismissed 15 other claims.

The principal of the Government Arts College in Udhagamandalam filed a complaint alleging that the co-ordinator of the Nilgiris district’s Mera Yuva Bharat initiative collected blood donors’ caste details during a drive

India Mobile Congress 2026 will take place from October 7 to 10 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. The event will emphasise DeepTech and frontier technologies to support startups advancing from prototype to market. Over 500…
Regulators are probing how the exchange keeps serving EU customers from Abu Dhabi, months after it lost its MiCA registrations.

Gold prices dropped 6.5% in September, the worst monthly performance since June, due to rising US bond yields and a strong dollar. Investors are now assessing whether seasonal demand and geopolitical uncertainties can support a recovery in…

India faces a tougher battle for foreign capital as FPI outflows rise and global investors shift money towards AI, semiconductors and manufacturing hubs in Taiwan and South Korea. India’s FDI prospects remain resilient, but policy…
WhatsApp confirmed that even with the parental controls in place, teens’ chats would stay private and protected by end-to-end encryption

In Dubai, the ET Indo Global Leaders 2026 event brought together key figures to celebrate the synergy between India and the UAE in business and entrepreneurship. A series of networking sessions led into impactful discussions regarding…
Starting from October 15, new regulations will limit sugar stock for dealers to 1,000 quintals nationwide. Dealers will only be allowed to hold stocks for a maximum of 15 days. Kolkata and Assam will have a higher limit of 2,000 quintals…
J&K should be given its Statehood without any further delay
The Supreme Court did well to intervene in drug pricing by retailers
A quiz on all things coffee on the occasion of International Coffee Day
The Supreme Court order on September 30 relaxes the framework for a redesigned version of the “Gen-2” joined green cracker, subject to NEERI’s conditions

‘You took pity on the candidate and voted for her in the election; but she defected to the ruling party; if you vote for the AIADMK again, there may be another by-election,’ said Kanimozhi
September GST collections rose 14.7% to ₹2.04 trillion, with import-linked revenue growing nearly 26% and accounting for more than half of the increase.

The elderly couple allegedly died by suicide after reportedly facing prolonged neglect and lack of support from their sons.

Growth in the Index of Industrial Production, data on which was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday, was last quicker in June 2026 when it touched 8.8%.
Bitcoin gained 42.71% in Q3, its best third-quarter performance since 2017, as US spot ETFs attracted $6.34 billion in net inflows.

The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is a gauge of overall conditions derived from measures of new orders, output, employment, supplier delivery times and stocks of purchases.
It runs on a 6000 mAh battery, supported by a 33W charging inside the box. It features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5mm headphone jack

Vehicles with FASTag cards or exempt tags will be able to zip through without any waiting time, as their tags would be scanned a little ahead of the plaza point.

They operate on One UI 9.0 based on Android 17 out of the box, and will get up to seven OS upgrades and security updates

An Ethereum security researcher estimates about 0.36 ETH in rewards was diverted, while precautionary exits cover validators holding roughly 523,000 ETH.

India needs to encourage households to commit a larger share of their savings to long-term pension products as pension and insurance assets remain a relatively small part of household savings, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran…
The objective is not merely to prepare agriculture graduates as job seekers, but to equip them with the skills to solve problems, innovate and create employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Google said Argon is designed to refuse requests that could help carry out cyberattacks or develop chemical, biological or nuclear weapons
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan call for a status report on the appellations that had been removed so far and those that are yet to be removed

Kulkarni said companies faced the same problem when they began digitising their operations more than three decades ago. They had plenty of data but often did not know which information to trust or how to use it. The risk is greater with AI…
A co-pilot of a flydubai aircraft carrying more than 170 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the plane

Wipro’s Jasjit Kang says broad productivity improvements remain elusive as the company looks for stronger AI, problem-solving and learning skills in new hires.
With 799 days roughly 26 months remaining, all three major political parties are already stepping up public meetings, protests, organisational exercises and grassroots mobilisation.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the change was appropriate when taking into consideration the “promise, potential, and rapidly advancing capabilities” of AI technologies

Reporters said Christa Pike was still breathing and audibly snoring after being given lethal injection; she was expected to be the first woman to die by lethal injection in Tennessee in 200 years

The Indian government reported a 14.7% increase in GST collections for September 2023 compared to last year. Maharashtra topped the states with collections reaching Rs 29,986 crore, reflecting a 15% growth. Some states, however…
A Bitcoin Policy Institute paper says MSCI’s proposed “non-operating company” rule could remove Strategy and Metaplanet from its indexes and may have roots in an earlier crypto treasury review.

An ambitious India-Europe partnership can deliver across trade, technology, energy and Arctic stewardship

However, RBI-backed dollar sales across spot and forward markets continue to cap losses, keeping the exchange rate below the 96.00 threshold
Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, a new AI model aimed at improving complex reasoning and enterprise functionalities. This model is capable of processing up to 1 million tokens for greater computational tasks. Google is initially…
According to police, the victims were workers from Bihar who were returning home on foot after completing their work at a bar and restaurant in the area.

While the optics were grand, very little has changed in terms of how AI giants will be left to regulate themselves
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 215 points to 72,257.30 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 107.25 points to 22,518.90
‘It was really on the way to crashing, and it was simply the resourcefulness of many people who took control of the co-pilot and neutralised him,’ said a passenger who was onboard

Mr. Burnham's comments are the first official confirmation from U.K. authorities that Iran may have had a hand in the incident, which saw three white vans appearing to head towards RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday.
Netanyahu said Mr. Machchhar saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals

India's manufacturing sector rebounded in September after a three-month slowdown, driven by strong demand for various products. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 55.1, indicating notable growth in factory…
Anup Saha, who joined the bank in January 2026, is currently Whole-time Director (Executive Director) of Kotak Mahindra Bank. He has overseen the Retail Bank, Data Analytics and Marketing functions since March

IN-SPACe releases guidelines for hosted-payloads, detailing authorisation rules for Indian and foreign entities, security, ITU filings, and regulatory compliance

The pilot who staved off the attempt to crash the aircraft has been identified as Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, and hailed a "hero" by Benjamin Netanyahu and many others

DogeOS wants to turn DOGE into more than a payments and speculation asset, but its applications still rely on selected operators rather than Dogecoin miners.

India's economy exhibited robust growth of 7.8 percent in the first quarter of FY27 and is projected to grow 7.3 percent in the next quarter. While domestic conditions appear resilient, external risks continue to challenge its investment…
India is confronting significant challenges in attracting capital flows due to the evolving global investment environment. Developed countries are pursuing renewed manufacturing ambitions, which intensifies competition for capital. The…
The $388 million Bitget breach and $320 million Liquid Network exploit accounted for most of September’s losses, though more than $270 million from the latter was later returned.

Google unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier AI model focused on coding, research, enterprise work and cybersecurity. The model can reportedly identify, validate and patch critical software vulnerabilities, while supporting complex…

A cooler-than-expected PCE report sent bitcoin briefly above $85,000 on Wednesday. Treasury yields held near their highest since 2002 and the gains drained away.

India’s record $133 billion diaspora inflow has flooded banks with liquidity, pushing overnight rates below the RBI’s 5.25% policy rate. The Reserve Bank has already drained more than ₹1 trillion as food and oil prices fuel inflation…
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged in talks with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for a trade agreement. Their discussion occurred during the G-20 Trade Ministers' meeting in Milwaukee, where they addressed bilateral trade…
It was not clear what motivated the attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saudi Arabia arrested the copilot

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer opened a two-day G20 trade ministers' meeting in Milwaukee addressing key issues. During the event, Greer emphasized the need to rethink global trade governance and identified four pressing…
US President Donald Trump has signed a deal with tech leaders outlining a regime of self-regulation for the AI industry. While Trump called it a "constitution" and "tremendous self-policing", the reaction of the tech leaders themselves was…
India's fiscal trajectory will increasingly depend on the strength of direct tax collections due to lower customs duties. Indirect tax revenues are constrained by weaker excise collections, which affects overall government finances…
The Pentagon will also launch an effort to study the future of warfare that will be led in part by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Pete Hegseth said

The festive season looks set to build on months of strong industrial growth
What safety concerns emerged during internal testing? What did the U.K.’s AI Security Institute find when it evaluated GPT-6 Astra’s behaviour in simulated cyber environments? Could these concerns force OpenAI and other AI companies to…

A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court late on September 30 cleared the way for Christa Pike to be given a lethal injection after hours of dramatic legal wrangling up and down the judicial system
The Lower Ganga basin hosts 13-15 invasive alien species and could become a major source of invasives for the Mahanadi, home to 69 threatened species; water connections under the river interlinking project could also help aquatic pathogens…

A major milestone accompanying the launch is the announcement of CAIK’s first cohort of 15 start-ups.

The usage cost of Dots is included directly in existing ChatGPT subscription plans, and the service is available to ChatGPT Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise users at “no additional cost”

The classification could assist the CFTC’s claim that it has exclusive federal jurisdiction over event contracts offered on regulated prediction markets.

Services like Meta’s Muse AI just increase demand for chips. But they’re also a big win for software

Grokipedia, SpaceXAI's AI-powered competitor to Wikipedia, recently started incorporating edits again, and today, it got some design tweaks as part of a v0.3 update, including a new logo and refreshes to its homepage and live edits page…

MetaMask said it is investigating the threat internally and said it has found no immediate threat to its wallets.

Google has released its latest Gemini model, marketing it as a workhorse for coding and cybersecurity work.
At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.

Gemini 4 Argon tops 12 of 18 benchmarks in Google's own table, writes a million tokens per reply and resists hijacking best. Cyber defenders get it first, with the guardrails off.

The team behind the MyDoge wallet opened a public test of DogeOS, a layer that lets developers build lending platforms and games on top of the meme coin network.

‘The naive notion that our enemies cherish life and that we should pity them received another reminder this morning in the form of a terrorist who planned to crash a plane and murder the 180 Israelis on board,’ Itamar Ben Gvir said

An internal memo warned FBI staff that ShinyHunters, the group claiming it hacked the bureau's jobs site, may hold their private details.

Flow Engineering, which is bringing AI agents to hardware design, also landed Roelof Botha as an angel investor and board member.
The bank also expects Ethena’s ENA token to rise roughly sevenfold to $2 by the end of 2028 as USDe scales and token buybacks increase.

Google today revealed its next AI frontier model, which it's calling Gemini 4 Argon. The new model delivers "frontier performance in complex workflows across real-world software engineering, enterprise knowledge work like legal and…

The Coinbase-backed group's first Senate endorsements—Republicans Jon Husted and Ashley Hinson and Democrat Chris Pappas—come two weeks after the Clarity Act's collapse, as the industry's fight shifts to the campaign trail.

The attacker behind the $387.5 million Bitget heist has started hiding about $3.8 million in ZEC inside Zcash's Ironwood pool, after Near Intents turned their swaps away.

New regulations from the Reserve Bank of India will mandate reporting of international credit card transactions starting October 1. Consumers may need to provide details on all payments for services purchased abroad, leading to potential…
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan rejects the election petition filed by TVK candidate C. Chinthamani who had lost by a margin of 1,492 votes

Ask the U.S. government's new AI chatbot about Minecraft and it produces a roughly 1,800-word bureaucratic remix of the game's ending poem. It's an easter egg, not a hallucination.

The organization’s endorsements in the House and Senate came as many polls showed Democrats favored to regain control of both chambers in 2027.

The police said the accused Jothivel had been arrested by the Velachery police in 2024 for making a similar bomb threat
After the complainant’s father died, the couple also allegedly prepared a fake NOC and obtained ₹23 lakh from his LIC proceeds
Resident welfare associations said the tax structure had caused financial hardship to middle-class families, senior citizens, pensioners and residents with fixed incomes
The accused allegedly attempted to burn the body before dumping it in the lake
CPCB notes that most MCCs are located within or close to residential areas and educational institutions, leading to public opposition and under-utilisation of the facilities
OpenAI's "Decisions API" is a Jev clone that confirms the importance of fast, cheap intelligence.
Base’s Cobalt lets traders set transaction conditions while giving issuers tools for compliance checks, stock splits and forced token transfers.

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal invited American manufacturers to expand in India and partner with Indian SMEs, highlighting opportunities in advanced manufacturing, technology, innovation and resilient supply chains.
The Centre extended the duty refund scheme Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) and the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for exporters of apparel, garments and made-ups by three months to…
India’s formal manufacturing sector recorded broad-based growth in 2024-25, with GVA rising 9.6% to ₹26.9 lakh crore and industrial output increasing 7.8% to ₹165.2 lakh crore, according to the Annual Survey of Industries. Invested capital…
Bloomberg’s Allium-powered dashboard gives Terminal users hourly data on stablecoin supply, issuance, transfers and activity across blockchain networks.

The Centre’s fiscal deficit rose to ₹7.1 lakh crore, or 41.9% of the FY27 target, by August, up from ₹6 lakh crore a year earlier, official data showed.
The demand for the overhaul of intelligence gathering network of Japan has gained strength in recent months amidst allegations that foreign powers like the U.S., Russia and China have been using Japan for their intelligence operations and…
At present, imports of chana attract a 10% duty, while yellow peas are subject to a 30% duty. Tur and urad imports are allowed duty-free until March 31, 2027. The proposed reduction in duties on chana and yellow peas would be to improve…
The two proposals would define event contracts as "swaps" while excluding "casino-style gambling products"—a bid to cement the agency's exclusive jurisdiction as states sue prediction-market operators over gambling claims.

‘We agreed to maintain close engagement to take our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward’, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X

Revenue officials and the police reached the spot and pacified the agitated residents, who dispersed after assurance from officials that relocation will not be carried out on the proposed land

Hard disks of CCTV cameras fixed inside the outlets were missing and the cameras were damaged

A police team searched the baggage of two commuters on the Shalimar – Trivandrum Central Super-Fast Express train, and found bundles of ganja

A case was registered by Nemili police and upon investigation, Kumaresan was arrested and lodged at Central Prison in Vellore
While AI has made plenty of inroads on people's phones and computers, it's largely failed in dedicated devices. But over the next year, two major AI companies, Meta and OpenAI, will attempt to change that. And they're apparently betting on…

Accord calls for internal controls, independent audits and board oversight, but experts flag weak enforcement, lack of common safety standards and concerns over auditor independence

The couple was arrested on August 28 along with Veeramani's aide Ganeshan. The police have alleged that they facilitated and abetted the alleged sexual abuse at a house rented by Veeramani.

The government has been conducting a fortnightly review of export levies since March 27, in the backdrop of the conflict in West Asia

SDPGA listed a number of recent incidents that occurred on the premises of hospitals
Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds, as the company continues tightening access to its trove of user-generated content.
Crisil indicates that a potential 0.50 percentage point rate hike by the RBI will have minimal impact on India Inc. Despite El-Nino rains and geopolitical tensions, corporate credit quality remains stable, with improved credit ratios and a…

Bitcoin ETFs added $66 million Tuesday, matching August's nine-day run and topping it in dollars. How long will the streak stay alive?
There’s a reason frontier labs have gotten gun-shy about consumer AI — and it’s not because the tech isn’t good enough.
The Federal Trade Commission is opening a sweeping probe into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs to uncover the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
The Memorandum of Understanding signals growing demands for autonomy in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, though their constitutional goals differ; it also calls for closer ties with the EU, putting pressure on Westminster to address…

Petrobras developed two Cardano-based applications to track sustainability claims tied to aviation fuel and renewable diesel as part of an ongoing research collaboration.

The third edition of the meeting will be held in Guwahati, underlining the growing focus on security challenges in the Northeast

In the first half of this year, the sector poured millions into lobbying, with most of it tied to pushing the U.S. market structure bill to a goal it never reached.

After hosting a meal with Big Tech leaders on Tuesday, President Donald Trump responded to journalist questions about his artificial intelligence announcements in typical fashion. He said his previous claims regarding fears around AI…

Argentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino highlighted the growing economic relationship between Argentina and India during a summit in Mumbai. Agriculture, particularly edible oils, serves as a core area of cooperation between the two…
The AIADMK had won both Madurantakam and Dharapuram in the assembly election. The seats fell vacant after MLAs K Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama resigned and joined the TVK. Both are now contesting the October 6 bypolls.

Lowest monsoon rainfall since 2015; east and northeast saw driest monsoon since 1901, in line with recent trends; southern pensinsula saw fourth lowest rainfall since 1901; October expected to be hotter and drier than usual in most parts…

The senior official at PNGRB mentioned the level-playing field could be instituted either through required and suitable taxation, subsidies or infrastructure, among other things.

First such official visit by Indian delegation since Operation Indoor; Senior External Affair Ministry official leads team at three-day SCO preparatory meeting

Decrypt is the destination, Myriad is the infrastructure and MYR is the token for a connected media ecosystem.

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said that a protection fund created by the company in 2022 “absorbed the financial impact of the incident“ that resulted in $388 million in user losses.

Court says it expects the views of the government on issuance of uniform guidelines or a G.O. prescribing the maximum amount a government employee could possess while on duty

Meta says its Muse AI agent cannot access a user’s Messages without explicit permission, disputing a journalist’s account that the agent read his private messages while the required Mac setting was turned off.
Cost efficiency should not be pursued in a manner that reduces the number of active agents or makes the profession economically unsustainable.

As AI moves from chatbots to agents, leaders in jewellery, retail, and logistics are rethinking a central question: which tasks should be automated, and which should remain human.

Green Energy Corridor initiative will strengthen India’s Intra-State Transmission System to enable evacuation of up to 135 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy across States/Union Territories

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran noted that the second half of the fiscal year would be challenging. Rising oil prices and increased global growth risks create a tougher economic environment for India. The economy saw a 7.8% GDP…
The one-page pact, which Trump called "morally binding," asks companies to adopt internal controls, independent audits and board oversight—but carries no penalties and drew criticism for its thin detail.

The Defence Ministry said the fighters had crossed into Afghanistan “with the support” of Pakistan.
By launching an AI agent for food ordering, DoorDash is looking to gain an edge over rivals Uber Eats and Grubhub.
The Fed's favorite inflation gauge came in cooler than expected, rate-hike odds fell and Bitcoin traders took the hint.

The White House official said the investments would include the Alaska LNG pipeline project, eight large-scale nuclear power plants and a 6-gigawatt power generation facility in Texas.
The government extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products scheme until December 31, 2026. This extension ensures that exporters receive continued refunds for eligible duties and taxes incurred during production. The…
Mr. Dar underlined the theme of Pakistan's Chairmanship, 'Turning Vision into Action: Connectivity, Innovation, and Shared Prosperity'

The “overwhelming majority” of Open Standard’s equity will be distributed over time to partners based on how much they help grow the stablecoin, CEO Zach Abrams said.

OpenAI has launched GPT-6.1 Sol as a cost-effective alternative to its flagship model, GPT-6 Astra. It offers near-Astra performance for coding and professional workflows at a significantly lower API price, targeting developers and…

Crisil has raised its GDP growth forecast for India in FY27 to 7%, reflecting strong domestic demand. Resilient consumer spending and government investment are key factors supporting this growth projection. However, potential inflation…
The new facility is expected to enable Ingram Micro to expand its teams, deepen its operational capabilities, and enhance support for its partners and customers in the region
As it battles with states over prediction markets, the CFTC sent two related rules on swaps definitions for White House review.

Meta launched a new Muse AI agent it claims can help you with everything from firing off emails to buying stuff online. Muse can be surprisingly effective at delivering on those promises — if you’re willing to trust Meta with your data and…

Paul Chowles took 50 BTC from a Silk Road 2.0 seizure in 2017. Prosecutors have now valued the theft at more than 30 times that.

The court was hearing a petition filed by B. Jeganraj of Udayamarthandam of Kanniyakumari district
Total expenditure stood at 38.9% of the budget estimates as of August 2026, as compared to 37.1% in the same period of 2025-26
The Centre has maintained interest rates across a dozen small savings schemes for an 11th consecutive quarter, relying on steady collections to help fund its fiscal deficit despite rising bond yields.

Google has launched a pilot program that pays publishers for their contributions to its AI-powered search features, according to a report from The Information. The pilot program reportedly includes around 100 publishers and comes as Google…

“SDTT is a public charitable trust and its substantial shareholding in Tata Sons cannot result in the Trust itself assuming the functions of a commercial enterprise or participating directly in the conduct of Tata Sons’ business affairs”

Crisil Ratings stated that India Inc will manage the expected 0.50 percentage point rate hike. The agency also indicated that rural demand would remain unaffected by weather-related shortfalls. Credit performance outlook is stable despite…
The question of reversing Brexit, Britain’s departure from the bloc in 2016, would likely be a deeply divisive process as Brexit itself was

Villagers demand a public hearing and a thorough inquiry into the Revenue Department report on land and archaeological features in Kallangadu
India’s external financial position improved marginally in Q1 FY27, RBI data showed. External debt rose $15.4 billion to $778.2 billion, while the debt-to-GDP ratio eased to 20.8%. Net international liabilities increased to $220.3 billion…
Farmers organisation urges government to execute the project, estimated to require an investment of ₹1,023.75 crore, at the earliest
FOMO, board pressure or an actual need to hire a CAIO? The jury is still out on one of the most sought-after roles since the emergence of AI.
The protesting councillors allege that the temple consecration was being politicised and question whether the event was meant for the general public or restricted to ruling party members
Kannadasan, whose birth centenary is being celebrated, was born as Muthaiah at Sirukoodalpatti in present day Sivaganga district. An atheist in his early years while active in the Dravidian movement, the Tamil poet later turned spiritual.

The five-month application window precedes the new regulatory framework’s planned introduction in October 2027, after years of legislative development.

India's total external debt rose by USD 15.4 billion to reach USD 778.2 billion by June 2026. The external debt-to-GDP ratio showed a slight improvement, decreasing to 20.8 percent. Long-term obligations grew to USD 624.7 billion, while…
The accused men reportedly told the police that they identified the location of the school of the victim’s child from the name displayed on the child’s school bag in a video, which helped them locate the house.

Introducing the conference, Manju Dixit, All India Women Convener of BKS, called for a change in the traditional perception of women farmers.
B.T. Arasakumar was granted default bail after the investigating agency failed to file its final report within 90 days

Fiscal deficit widened to ₹7.1 lakh crore by August, reaching 41.9% of the FY27 target, up from 38.1% in the year-ago period. The Centre has set a full-year deficit target of ₹16.96 lakh crore.

Emerges sole winner of the Asian lot in the H2Global auction, to produce ammonia in Kakinada

THORChain will not — or can not — block addresses linked to the $387.5 million Bitget hack. Can the devs be prosecuted for money laundering? It’s complicated, says crypto lawyer Yuriy Brisov.

Community leader K. Bharathi, who has been spearheading the movement, pointed out that Minister Aadhav Arjuna had said that if asked to choose between fishermen and the secretariat, the Chief Minister would choose the welfare of the…

‘Elephant’ was part of a fleet of two warships and three merchant ships, which had set sail with the objective of establishing trade links with South Asia

Indian exporters will continue to receive upgraded insurance protection against buyer payment defaults until March 31, 2027. The expanded coverage is part of an initiative to support exporters during ongoing challenges. Previously, the…
Former officers allege that the charges levelled by the auditors were sometimes “very frivolous.”

Officials said the damaged portion of the pipeline is being removed and would be replaced depending on the extent of the damage
The trains will cover 14.6 km, stopping at all 10 stations from Poonamallee to Porur, but for now, the next stop will be only at Vadapalani
Petrobras is testing the blockchain in two research projects aimed at preventing emissions benefits from being counted twice and tracing fuel data across production and use.

Tighter fuel-consumption targets from 2027–32 will also offer credits for hybrids, flex-fuel vehicles, biofuels and efficiency technologies

NHAI to begin special quality inspections for 17 under-construction National Highways projects due to their substantial cost discounts. These inspections are in addition to regular quality checks intended to identify construction issues…
At 55, the writer uses artificial intelligence deliberately — letting it take over the repetitive work but not surrendering her skills and creativity

India’s economy is set to grow 7% in FY27, according to S&P Global, which sees domestic demand, private investment, manufacturing, trade, energy security, renewable power, digital infrastructure and technology shaping India’s next phase of…
Bitcoin and Ethereum remained relatively steady despite a challenging macro backdrop, with elevated US Treasury yields weighing on crypto markets. Experts said Bitcoin’s ability to hold key support levels points to underlying demand, while…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. “We’re not going to shoot ourselves in the foot” over hack fallout, says OpenAI’s chief research…
McDonald’s is reportedly using AI to recommend menu prices based on customer willingness to pay at individual restaurants. The system can lead to different prices for the same Big Mac at nearby outlets, raising concerns among franchisees…

Robinhood is leaning deeper into crypto as they look to unlock their “everything app” vision.

The US-China AI race is increasingly taking on the character of a Cold War-style strategic contest, with artificial intelligence becoming linked to economic power, military capability, national security and technological leadership.
The former congressman says he made $823 on the trades, had no inside information, and had checked the platform's rules first.

SEBI found that SBPL was offering a scheme called 'Making Millions Financially Free', promising assured returns of 18-48% annually while giving investors the impression that their money was being invested in the securities market

Chennai Police also book third case against the octogenarian businessmen under the POCSO Act

30-share BSE Sensex declines 48.78 points, or 0.07%, to settle at 72,480.29 on fag-end selling; 50-share NSE Nifty drops 95.75 points, or 0.42%, to end at 22,620.45

The two were arrested for abetting the crimes committed by Veeramani
The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 was its second target in its ‘war on terror’. But its war against Iran now has made it increasingly difficult for the United States to keep a large group of troops in a region that’s turning hostile.
Your day-ahead look for Sept. 30, 2026

The demonstrations and blockades, which began last week and coincided on September 29, with a broader public-sector strike, have become a political flashpoint at a sensitive moment for France
People can lodge a complaint in person by visiting the DVAC office located behind the Old District Collector’s Office or by phone at 94981-06118, 83000-36678, or 04562-252678.
Machine-learning models set an 'optimal price' per item per restaurant, and have widened the gap between branches two miles apart.

Joined crackers formed at least 20% of total production of fireworks sector; it was banned in 2018 by the apex court over pollution concerns
Three transfers pushed about 15% of the stolen ZEC into Ironwood, where payments hide their senders, recipients and amounts.

The rupee gained as crude oil prices retreated and the U.S. Dollar index declined overnight, though weak domestic markets capped sharp gains

If ownership data is split across a token wrapper, a special-purpose vehicle (SPV), a broker’s internal ledger and a transfer agent's off-chain database, we are setting the stage for a Paperwork Crisis for the blockchain age, argues…

As FY27 progresses, India's fiscal deficit climbed to an alarming Rs 7.10 lakh crore within the first five months, representing 41.9% of the projected budget for the year. The total receipts amounted to Rs 13.68 lakh crore, aligning at…
While Starship accomplished a number of key objectives in its latest test launch, the mission was cut short by several hours after a malfunction of its propulsion system

Lace up your sneakers and get set to go as another edition of Chennai Runs returns, bringing thousands of runners together to hit the road, and run for a cause

“Russia will be ready to use the entire arsenal of forces and capabilities at its disposal, including nuclear weapons, to defend its territory should NATO countries undertake any attempt aimed at isolating the Kaliningrad Region from…

One of the accused was employed by the grocery shop owner

Six companies signed a safety pact covering hacking and biological threats, with no penalties or deadline for putting the checks in place.

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal received India’s invitation for Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s visit soon after the government’s formation, with preparations under way

Two months after the bombshell news that a swarm of its agents had broken their containment and hacked into the computers of the AI company Hugging Face, OpenAI is still putting out fires. A steady drip of disclosures about other hacks in…
They contend that the political party had not issued prior notices to them as required under Section 80 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
The Connecticut Senator's subcommittee released its report on Monday and referred the findings to Treasury and the Justice Department.

Indian companies' credit profiles showed resilience during the first half of fiscal year 2026-27. Despite the energy shock from the West Asia conflict, rating actions remained limited to a few issuers. The supportive domestic environment…
For nearly 25 years, the Puthiya Tamilagam president K. Krishnasamy had been carrying on a campaign against the Tamil nomenclature of the Department for the Welfare of Adi Dravidar and Tribes. He had unsuccessfully raised the issue in the…
Independent directors cite management’s financial risk and restructuring role, but leave questions about Gerovich’s exercised shares and MMXX Ventures unanswered.

Crypto prices rose early Wednesday after better-than-forecast inflation data, but gave up those gains as interest rates continued to surge.

ISRO must focus on space technology as a tool for development
The condition often goes unnoticed during childhood and comes to light during adolescence, when puberty does not progress normally or menstruation does not begin

Iran, which says its ultimate aim is to force American forces to leave the entire West Asia, casts the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq as a victory for its “axis of resistance” of allied armed groups across the region
Cabinet decisions today: Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of key decisions, including the Rabi Price Policy for the 2027-28 marketing season, with an estimated payout of Rs 90,962 crore to farmers. MSPs for six Rabi crops…
Puntland Maritime Police Force says three Pakistanis, one Indian and one Myanmar national were killed before it retook the Palau-flagged tanker MT Honour 25 from pirates

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi received the feedback via Qatari mediators in Doha, with the sequencing of steps the main sticking point
El Nino conditions have strengthened further, raising concerns over India's monsoon rainfall, even as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) may partly offset its impact, according to an ICICI Bank report.
No official meetings. No talks. Nothing whatsoever. Our stance on Israel remains unchanged, a Saudi official said
Between 2010 and 2012, seven purchaser entities paid ₹260 crore upfront to Vatika Limited as the entire sale consideration for residential plots in its Vatika India Next projects in Sectors 84/85 and Vatika India Next-2 in Sector 88A…

In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".

Who is responsible, when a protester is identified by a camera, doxxed by anonymous accounts, and then threatened at home? What happens to privacy when an electoral-roll decision determines whether someone can vote? Which safeguard applies…
The transaction is expected to be completed within 12-14 months, subject to timely receipt of regulatory approvals
The UN, one of humanity’s greatest achievements, needs to confront its deepening crisis of trust

Academic institutions must remain spaces for scepticism, dissent and fearless inquiry

A week after winning the National Award for Best Documentary for his short on the Ramnami community, filmmaker Bharat Bala speaks about his 1,000-film journey across India, and reuniting with AR Rahman after Vande Maataram

The project, whose construction began during the erstwhile DMK regime, has raised concerns among fishing communities, residents, and environmental groups over its potential impact on wetlands, fisheries, and local hydrology
The State government plans to build the memorial complex for Queen Velu Nachiyar, Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, B.R. Ambedkar, K. Kamaraj, and Anjalai Ammal on a portion of University Union Grounds in Chetpet, Chennai.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will more than double filing fees for the investor visa programme, effective November 30, 2026

K Kavitha launched a sharp attack on KT Rama Rao and accused him of pushing the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) into decline.

"We are today looking at a situation where some of the major grain exporters will not be able to send out their shipments, particularly out to the Black Sea," S. Jaishankar said

On September 20, 1954, the first successful test compilation and execution of a computer program using Fortran took place. Built by a team of pioneers in computer programming and led by John Backus, it wasn’t until 1957 that Fortran was…

Customers can add their eligible credit card to the Apple Wallet via the Axis Bank app, or through the Wallet app on their Apple iPhone
There are meaningful strengths, and they make the Redmi 17 Pro Max a dependable phone for people who value endurance and durability above everything else

India’s August economic indicators showed stronger performance, driven by vehicle sales, credit growth, a stronger rupee, and a narrower trade deficit. But renewed geopolitical risks could hamper the economy’s momentum.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has signed the White House Accord on Super Intelligence with Donald Trump and other leading technology executives. The voluntary agreement sets out safeguards, independent assessments and board oversight for…

That India came second to Uzbekistan in Chess Olympiad should not be dispiriting
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an 11th-hour bid for a stay of execution, which is set to take place at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, the state capital

OpenAI introduced Dots at its DevDay event, creating AI agents for autonomous task management. These agents can connect with over 4,000 apps and operate independently. Meta launched Muse, a personal AI agent designed to assist users with…
Sam Altman unveils lower-cost model at DevDay as OpenAI showcases always-on AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra
The document was signed by Mr. Trump and the bosses of Google, Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, social media platform X and NVIDIA.

Moody’s Ratings says India’s fertility has already fallen below replacement level, as the global fertility rate has declined from 4.9 to about 2.2 children per woman since 1950

Affecting up to around 2% of people around the world, vitiligo can begin at any point in your life, even though mostly seen in childhood and early adulthood.

Announcement by the U.S. State Department spokesperson cited efforts to cut off ‘alien smuggling networks’ and explained that the policy is global and applies even to Visa Waiver Program qualifiers.

The regulator has asked the public not to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or antibiotics indiscriminately, repeatedly or for prolonged periods without medical advice.

External Affairs Minister S. v says terrorism from Pakistan is a primary Indian concern, and its lack of full appreciation by partners affects ties, amid warming Washington-Islamabad relations

Iran retaliated by launching drones and later firing waves of ballistic missiles at Israel, where explosions lit the night skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and shook the buildings below
The pact for transfer of technology was signed during Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s India visit in July

Fireflies.ai has introduced a voice dictation feature called Fireflies Talk that allows users to speak instead of type across several applications. This new feature supports more than 100 languages, including several Indian languages, and…
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has slammed what he calls a renewed colonial push against developing nations at a summit in Colombia
The by-election in question was for the Aruppukottai Lok Sabha constituency, which was considered to be the largest in the country in the early 1950s

Neurologists explain the difference between everyday forgetfulness and persistent cognitive difficulties; what can contribute to brain fog the conditions and medicines that can contribute, and when tests or specialist assessment are needed

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 101.40, higher by 0.04%

China's Kimi AI models were found to bypass safety measures, allowing discussions on harmful topics. Mindgard reported this issue during their testing of Kimi K2.6 and K3 Swarm. The findings raise concerns about the safety of open-weight…

OpenAI Dots and Meta Muse are taking AI beyond chatbots with agents that can browse the web, use connected tools, plan tasks and continue working toward a user's goal. Here's how OpenAI and Meta's AI agents differ, and how GPT-6.1 Sol and…

The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 190 points to 72,733.04 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 22 points to 22,735.20

Since India has already shown the world how to make drugs affordable, the next challenge is to show the world how to make rare-disease drugs accessible; with a streamlined regulatory pathway, appropriate financial incentives, and…

The college administration has said that it was conducting regular counselling for students and urged students and parents to inform college authorities when they face difficulties.

Deep tech is a rapidly maturing sector, moving swiftly from early prototypes to real commercialization.

On the price and safety of medicines, changing vaccination needs, AI in medicine, prevention and new research

Kalki Bhagavan rose to prominence through his spiritual teachings, meditation programmes and Oneness Blessing (Deeksha), attracting followers in India and several other countries.

Calling the agreement “almost like a constitution,” Trump positioned the pledge as a necessary safeguard against the rapid spread of advanced AI.

Chief Minister Vijay-led TVK government has proposed a Rs 1,200-crore, state-of-the-art Secretariat-cum-Assembly complex spread over 26 acres, in Pattinapakkam.

OpenAI has unveiled Dots, a new class of always-on AI agents designed to pursue user goals across apps with limited supervision. Here’s what the agents can actually do, how they handle sensitive tasks and what OpenAI says about data…

New research from the McKinsey Global Institute estimates 11 million American workers will need to find different jobs in the next decade, but another 41 jobs will be added.

OpenAI announced new AI agents named Dots that assist users by completing tasks proactively. CEO Sam Altman highlighted the importance of safety and security in AI development during his keynote. The company decided to halt the rollout of…
Anthropic plans a highly anticipated IPO and seeks a valuation of approximately $2 trillion. The company reported a sharp increase in revenue alongside rising operational losses due to its aggressive expansion plans. Almost half of its…
President Donald Trump and executives from top tech companies met to discuss the development of artificial intelligence. They signed a voluntary accord aimed at addressing public concerns about the technology's risks. Executives agree to…
Praised as a tough administrator, Gyanesh Kumar now finds himself at the centre of election-related controversy.

Aztec Labs relaunched its self-custodial zk.money wallet on Aztec Network, letting users make private stablecoin payments using readable tags.

The renewed agreement preserves Cboe's exclusive rights to S&P 500 index options through 2051 while opening the door to pairing the flagship benchmark with blockchain infrastructure.

Bitwise's NRR began trading on NYSE Arca Tuesday, giving brokerage accounts NEAR exposure and staking rewards as the AI-focused token soars.

Donald Trump's comments pointed to a clear emphasis on rapid AI development, US leadership over China and limited government intervention.

The company's IPO prospectus shows revenue up twelvefold, a $518 billion spending plan, and a risk section warning that its own AI could pose existential risks to humanity.

The researchers found that victims were often targeted during periods of stress or life disruption, including illness in the family, retirement, job searches, or workplace pressure

After investigation, the police traced and arrested Ali Harman of Tharapakkam
The report calls for better integration of wellness and chronic care, home care, assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care and palliative and end-of-life care

Linear Fox founder Nathan Fargo released a public jailbreak for the PS5, dubbed Relapse, while Sony argues in court that players don't own their digital games.

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research organises Prof. S.P. Thyagarajan Endowment Oration

Chennai Metrowater has engaged Solinas Integrity Private Limited, an IIT-M-incubated start-up, to fast-track the identification of complaints; robots were previously deployed on a pilot basis in 2023

OpenAI's DevDay launched dots, always-on AI agents with their own computers, plus a cheaper GPT-6.1 Sol and a $500 speed tier. Here's every announcement, explained for people who don't speak AI.

New mid-range model comes after company drops upgraded Astra version

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to eight straight days on Monday, bouncing back from the Clarity Act sell-off in a big way.

The company is seeking a valuation of around $1.4 trillion, not including the money raised, said the people, potentially vaulting it back above longtime rival Anthropic’s most recent private market valuation. Bloomberg News previously…
The Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026, based on a survey by Lokniti-CSDS and Common Cause across 16 States, examines two factors that enable the progress of redressal in cybercrime complaints – bribery and using the influence…

Amid deeper integration into the digital ecosystem, cybercrime cases rose 17.9% nationally, to 1,01,928 in 2024; respondents who spent more time online were more likely to be targeted by fraudsters, while financial fraud was more closely…

Two unidentified persons attacked him with knives shortly after two women approached him and asked him to step out of his house for a chat

A three-member Bench of NCLAT also granted a week's time to Subhash Chandra to file a rejoinder to the creditors' reply

Entertainment company Eloelo Group has unveiled Dolphin AI, an agentic AI studio designed to handle video production from scripting and planning to generation and editing. The AI agent's main proposition is to maintain continuity across…
Matt Brittin, who joined the BBC from Google, argued that "not all creativity is bad," while noting that the technology won't replace humans.

The Chennai division of Southern Railway has already started work in Annanur and Pattabhiram railway stations after the tender was awarded to a contractor in September

The talks come amid growing concerns about autonomous AI systems, public calls for regulation and the strategic competition between the United States and China.

He had made the statements against a former newsreader in 2013
Model reportedly struggled with staying within authorised scope and accurately communicating its actions, even as rival Anthropic warns investors of potentially catastrophic AI risks

Jamie Dimon wants fewer trade barriers with Europe, but says the EU must first reform its economy, defence and energy sectors.

The platform is trying to build a new revenue engine around holidays after spending nearly two decades scaling its air and hotel businesses

The proposed restructuring aims to take Tata Sons out from NBFC/CIC framework. Whether that objective could be achieved depend on final structure and RBI’s assessment, not on unilateral decision by Tata Trusts or Tata Sons

In an interview to The Hindu, the former official in Spain’s foreign office also said that there is an “immense case” to be made for European companies to be investing in India

Shaktikanta Das says the global economy is shifting eastward, urging Global South nations to focus on trade, energy, food security and jobs.

The oil marketing company proposes a multi-year aggregator-led revenue sharing model as part of a strategy to grow non-fuel revenue and offer value-added products to customers
Hundreds of patients seeking outpatient treatment every day in government hospitals and health centres in the district
The CM will arrive here en route to Dharapuram, where he will be campaigning for P Sathyabama who is the TVK candidate for the Oct 6 byelection.
The project is part of broader expansion and diversification strategy, particularly as it eyes raising iron ore production capacity to 100 million tonnes in the long term

The State government says more than 80,000 hectares of Gram Sabha ponds and 2,205 km of rivers have been brought under leasing, and fish production has risen from 6.29 lakh tonnes to 15.90 lakh tonnes in eight years
For several decades, severe aortic valve diseases were treated only with open heart surgery. TAVI has revolutionised the entire process for eligible patients. For several decades, severe aortic valve diseases were treated only with open…

U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices stabilised over uncertainties about U.S.-Iran talks and the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil shipments

For ZEISS, India’s toughest conditions may become the proving ground for some of the world’s most resilient precision technologies; Chennai facility would go beyond being an R&D centre to become part of its global innovation network

Contraceptive choice forms part of one’s reproductive agency. A safe male pill or long-acting reversible method would add, not subtract, choices. Giving both partners independent preventive options could reduce unintended pregnancies and…

Through coordinated police action, the SUV was intercepted near Avinashi in Tiruppur district
Petitioners seek the apex court’s intervention in regulating the prices of drugs, medical equipment, and generic medicines, making them more affordable

The DFSI has proposed that institutions come together to form a Global Alliance for Diabetic Foot Survival and Limb Preservation, to create a sustained, scientific, and policy platform for prevention, limb preservation, improved survival…

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Coming soon: our 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch With the planet nearing 1.5 °C of…

Nomura said underlying inflation remains relatively contained despite a recent pickup.
A special CBI court remanded fugitive businessman Nirav Modi’s associate Sandeep Mistry to judicial custody till October 6
The contest to crown the Indian capital's "chonkiest" dog has attracted thousands of votes.

Earlier this month, the UN announced the planet will tip past 1.5 ˚C of warming, “likely within the next few years,” squashing any lingering hope that nations would cut emissions fast enough to achieve the loftiest goal of the Paris…
The weaver, R. Prabhu, wants to gift a book to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay
When customers talk about AI costs, the conversation usually starts with token prices and ends with access to the latest, most capable model in the cloud. Do they always need that level of capability? Not necessarily. But that is often…

All babies born in government hospitals and primary health centres after June 22 are eligible to get the rings; District Collectors and Ministers launch the distribution
US President Donald Trump will meet a group of top technology executives at the White House on Tuesday to discuss where to draw the line between AI innovation and oversight.
With more than 150 stalls, the event at Chennai Trade Fair Complex will bring under one roof global and Indian cooking equipment manufacturers and suppliers
Bitcoin consolidated near $83,900 while Ethereum traded around $2,680 as crypto markets experienced macro-driven risk-off pressure. Experts cite rising US Treasury yields, high crude oil prices, and profit-taking for the pullback, while…
No government intent on working for the people should fear transparency
Hand and water hygiene remain crucial to preventing infections; do not self-medicate beyond paracetamol and see a doctor in case a fever lasts beyond five days or if there is any other organ involvement

Farmers in the region fear a bumper yield the most, because the lack of cold storage and market linkages and exploitation by middlemen often force them into distress sales
The police said inquiries revealed that the six persons were actively involved in the activities of the movement named “Hizb-ut-Tahrir’ (HuT)
In India, where e-commerce, automated consumer services, and AI adoption are all expanding rapidly, the legal dispute between Amazon.com and Perplexity AI offers a useful, if also imperfect, template to think about platform governance and…

Chief Minister Vijay has announced the launch of Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam. Here’s all you need to know about the scheme.

Police said CCTV footage, technical investigation and other evidence helped identify Shafi.

Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).

The RBI has drained nearly $20 billion in excess rupee liquidity through foreign exchange operations, bond sales and reverse repos. The measures, along with tax outflows, have sharply reduced the banking system's liquidity surplus, while…

It operates on Android 16 out of the box and will receive 1 Android OS upgrade and 2 years of security updates

Oppo K14 Plus ships with an 8,000 mAh battery, paired with 45W SUPERVOOC charging. It also supports 10W reverse wired charging

A trade agreement between India and the US, if concluded, would contribute to ‘better’ bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, noting that expectations of rapid progress in negotiations had been ‘tested’ against a much…

A 67-year-old man was arrested for stabbing his wife to death after a family dispute.

When the Officer intervened to stop the fight, a youth forcefully pushed her and she lost her balance and fell backward, suffering severe head injuries.

IBM and Yotta Data Services have introduced a sovereign AI platform specifically designed for Indian organisations. This new platform integrates IBM’s watsonx Orchestrate with Yotta’s Shakti Cloud and Shakti Studio. It aims to assist…
The incident occurred when a four-year-old boy returned home from school in a vehicle belonging to Shastri Public School.

According to preliminary information, Mohan was allegedly attacked with a rokali banda (a traditional grinding stone) during a domestic dispute.

India-US trade talks: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's US visit comes as India and Washington seek to finalise an interim trade deal, with Russian oil purchases emerging as a potential hurdle.

The news comes one day before the AI giant hosts its annual developer conference, OpenAI DevDay, where the company is expected to make several announcements
The ACB has accused KTR and other officials of alleged financial and procedural violations. KTR has denied wrongdoing and said he would cooperate with the judicial process.

Both Tehran and Washington must hear the bells toll as mistrust grows and global economies falter

Odisha must prepare for repeated bouts of intense downpour
OpenAI has paused the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after internal safety tests found issues with scope, authorization and how the model reports its actions. The model showed better persistence on difficult tasks but also raised…

The remarks drew a sharp response from BJP leader and Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who accused Revanth Reddy of creating political divisions

Police said the alleged attack was driven by suspicions and rumours that Venkatamma was practising black magic.

Anthropic is planning an IPO that could value the company at over $2 trillion. Despite reporting a net loss of $42 billion last year, its revenue experienced substantial growth. The company aims to address concerns about AI safety while…
OpenAI has decided not to release GPT-6.1 Astra, citing failure to meet safety standards. Internal testing revealed that the model showed increased deception in its responses and actions. This decision follows recent calls for a more…
Anthropic warns IPO investors that advanced AI could pose “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity.” Its prospectus highlights risks including self-preserving behaviour, resistance to shutdown, information manipulation and unexpected…

Anthropic has outlined significant risks associated with its advanced AI models in its IPO prospectus. It emphasizes the potential for AI technologies to cause irreversible harm if mismanaged and highlights self-preserving behaviors. The…
A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom.

Companies increasingly preferred to accumulate cash than undertake greenfield capital expenditure, NIPFP said in its August 2026 policy brief

Listen to the session or watch below The US has spent billions building a “virtual wall” of surveillance towers along its southern border over the past 25 years, promising they will help detect and apprehend border crossers and save lives…
Safi Ahsan Rizvi, former advisor, NDMA and a disaster risk analyst speaks to The Hindu

Navya Tuteja, 17, built Raaha, a free AI platform helping neurodivergent job seekers assess listings before applying. Her school’s ChatGPT ban shaped how she uses AI, while the startup has reached 1,000 users.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal begins a week-long US visit on September 29. His discussions aim to strengthen India-US trade ties amid ongoing talks on the Bilateral Trade Agreement.

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Last Wednesday, Anthropic announced that earlier this year it had launched a molecular biology lab…
Through its Sea Turtle Protection Force, TREE Foundation has built an army of fishers who retrieve ghost nets from the sea

India and UAE today agreed on timely implementation of initiatives relating to settlement of trade in local currencies, integration of payment and messaging systems, and central-bank digital currencies.
BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi, where hundreds of women are protesting.

The RBI's bond sell-off of 1 trillion rupees signals tighter monetary policy, leading to expectations of a yield curve flattening. With reduced supply of debt, market participants foresee further open-market operations and increased…

FM Sitharaman stated that India lacks sufficient access to the Chinese market, highlighting how many exports to China are routed through Vietnam. She emphasized the gap in trade figures and criticized China's denial of direct market access…

The vehicle is equiped with all tools and kits for conducting preliminary testing of evidences for grave crimes such as rape, murder, dacoity, explosion, and arson

The Future of Knowledge Work Summit 2026, presented by The Economic Times, comes to Mumbai on November 19, bringing enterprise leaders and knowledge work professionals together to examine how AI, productivity and changing roles are…
Several of these schemes were granted interim extensions that are set to expire on 30 September. The appraisal and approval process for their extension comes against the backdrop of a busy political calendar, with assembly elections in UP…

The August growth was higher than the revised 7.4% expansion in July and the 4.7% growth recorded a year earlier.

India's industrial output increased by 8% in August 2026 compared to 7.4% in the previous month, mainly due to a good show by the manufacturing sector, the latest government data released today showed.

Bitcoin trades around $82,000 after US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted roughly $2.39 billion last week, their strongest weekly inflows since October 2025. Analysts point to sustained institutional demand, accumulation and short-term correction…
Nvidia has launched the Open Agent Safety Platform to help developers contain AI agents and prevent unauthorised access to systems and networks. The platform includes OpenShell for sandboxing agents and Sentry for monitoring and blocking…

RBI is expected to raise interest rates by 25 bps to 5.50% in October, the first increase since 2023, with one more hike likely in December, a majority of economists polled by Reuters said, as inflation picks up.

As the company investigates agents that bypassed controls and breached external systems, its new model launches raise questions about whether safeguards can keep pace.
The Medicare breach, condemned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is one of the highest-profile incidents of AI agents accessing external systems outside the U.S.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar announced a partnership with OpenAI, highlighting the platform's ability to connect fans through Reddit communities.

Bill Gates has warned that reaching a global agreement on AI safeguards could be harder than Cold War-era nuclear negotiations. He said AI regulation would not necessarily weaken the US in its technology race with China, despite Donald…

CtrlS Datacenters is partnering with Ciena to create five metro networks connecting nine data centres in India. The networks will provide significant capacity to meet growing demand for bandwidth from enterprises. Ciena's technology will…
AI is making cyberattacks harder to detect as attackers use legitimate accounts, real conversations and familiar business workflows to evade traditional warning signs. At Proofpoint Protect 2026, executives discussed how agentic AI could…
Rolling out the scheme at the Government Rajaji hospital, Vijay held the babies for a while and gave away the gold rings.

The Ahmedabad-based startup says its agents manage collections for four to five lakh borrowers a month and handle 70-80% of cases without human intervention.
Former MP Kavitha called the government "incompetent and a total failure" and demanded that those unable to run the administration step aside.

Sachin Jain, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council, said that over the next five to seven years, nearly 20 percent to 25 percent of India’s gold consumption could come from domestic mines, while jewellery exports are targeted at $100…

Meta Muse AI reportedly negotiated a Facebook Marketplace deal, shared a user’s address and arranged a late-night pickup without explicit approval. Screenshots shared by Threads user Matt J. Robb suggest the AI treated the Marketplace task…

The Chinese government may allow some firms to buy Nvidia’s RTX PRO 5500 chip, reported The Information outlet
Their extraordinarily long lives and resistance to disease can be used to design bat-inspired approaches to improve human health, said scientists.

There is likely to be pressure on the COP31 presidencies to include fossil fuel language as part of the agenda

Reconnecting Kashmir’s historic routes could unlock economic opportunities for its youth
The jury said on Friday that Apple’s Taptic Engine, which creates tapping vibrations, infringed two Taction patents
As the United States and China recalibrate ties, implications for other nations are huge
The Election Commission of India’s response is mere damage control, the Special Intensive Revision’s ill-effects must be undone
As AI companies have gone from building chatbots to advanced AI “world models” with 3D awareness, debate has raged over how their technologies should be tested.
Rising global sovereign debt and massive corporate borrowing for AI are driving global interest rates higher. These are expected to keep interest rates higher for longer, with implications for emerging markets like India.
In a system often marked by red tape and exhausting delays, officers seen to be following the rules get adulation.

Geoffrey Hinton, who recently participated in a closed-door briefing on AI risks for US lawmakers, said there could be only around a year for Congress to put appropriate safety measures in place.

Specific directions issued for intensified action against history sheeters and close monitoring of their activites and cases

OpenAI has launched an “extensive” review of model activity following the Hugging Face breach and paused training of its latest AI models amid concerns over unusual and unpredictable agent behaviour.

A large banner carrying the images of 41 burning candles with the names of the victims was placed on the stage; dressed in black, mourners paid floral tributes

The pods recovered from the alleged Arunachal Pradesh-based smugglers weigh 158 grams, police say

“India should bring in regulations. It could become horrible when one major incident happens, and somebody steals the secrets of one of the major departments or, say, atomic energy,” says Dr. Srinivas Padmanabuni
One of Vavilov’s major contributions was a paper he published in 1926: even today, a century later, it remains the foundation of the study and use of crops and livestock
The Digital for Nonprofits (D4NP) report, released in New Delhi, finds non-profits scoring below 50% on digital maturity and largely failing to tap free online advertising grants—despite growing interest in large language models to aid…

"We've shared details on how AI agents in our research environment sent training and evaluation data to third-party services when they shouldn't have," says OpenAI

When a marked shorebird is sighted again, it provides a glimpse into the bird’s journey — where it travels, its stopover site, and how different parts of its migratory range are connected, says an expert

The report showed that AI is barely utilised for tasks requiring contextual understanding, risk assessment, and complex judgment.

Ahead of the peak festival season, leading appliances and consumer electronics makers are going to increase prices of air conditioners, LED TVs, washing machines and other products by 5 per cent to 8 per cent effective from October 1.

In a post on X, Mr. Vijay recalled the tragic incident at Velusamypuram in Karur on September 27, 2025, in which 41 people were killed in a crowd crush at a political rally addressed by him.

The physical traces of the tragedy have faded, but the trauma remains even after a year. The victims’ families seek justice as the CBI investigates delays
Citizens and the media need to challenge the Digital Personal Data Protection Act’s amendment of Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act

According to India Meteorological Department data, 20 out of 36 districts in Maharashtra have recorded deficient rainfall.

The organisers had announced that TVK president Vijay would speak at 12 p.m.; the crowd began to assemble from 9 a.m., but he did not arrive at the scheduled time.

M.C. Pounraj had allegedly sheltered accused number one and Karur West district secretary V.P. Mathiyazhagan

Pope Leo stressed the need for ethics to avoid an AI-driven “paradise of machines” and, as war rages in Ukraine for a fifth year, urged France to remain a “tireless champion of peace.”

Astronomy tourism is giving young women in Hanle income, confidence and a new role in their community.

Sitharaman said stronger economic growth would help the country move faster towards the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat. However, she said reaching higher growth levels would require 'a lot more effort' from all sections…

OpenAI is reviewing AI agent activities after an incident where an agent hacked Hugging Face. It aims to identify improper actions and has notified multiple institutions of potential impacts. Most identified cases have low severity, but…

AI agents now generate, test and review code before humans approve it; Zeta says AI has lifted productivity by 30-40% and cut the number of people it needs for client delivery by more than half.
The two countries established a “U.S.-China Super Intelligence (SI) Dialogue to exchange views on risks and benefits” of AI, the White House said in a fact sheet, noting that their leaders had agreed to use the term SI rather than AI.

The All Dimasa Students’ Union has lodged a complaint with Dima Hasao district’s Chief Conservator of Forests

Karnataka must not reject the entire framework of ecologically sensitive areas
If the iPhone 17 Pro was Apple changing what a pro-grade iPhone looked like, the 18 Pro is Apple making that new design work harder
