SpaceX's satellite internet division, Starlink, has completed the setup of 20 local ground gateway sites across India in preparation for its commercial roll-out. Speaking at the 10th India Mobile Congress 2026 in New Delhi, Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of St…
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Following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) surprise-free yet decisive policy hike to 5.50% and stance shift to "calibrated tightening," corporate India is rapidly recalibrating its capital-raising strategies. With near-term rate cuts officially off the table…
Indian stock benchmarks extended losses on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as investor sentiment remained pressured by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) hawkish monetary policy shift and surging global crude oil prices. The selling pressure follows the central ban…
Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric Mobility Limited received in-principle approval from leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE for its proposed ₹1,000-crore rights issue. The capital-raising plan involves the issuance of partly paid-up equity shares …
In its first rate increase since February 2023, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to hike the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. Announced by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a national directive instructing all affiliated schools to organize the screening of a dedicated 30-minute sensitization and orientation module on inclusive education on October 7, 2026. Developing empath…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially opened its online registration portal on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for Class 10 and Class 12 private candidates. The registration drive applies to students categorized under Essential Repeat, Compart…
In a milestone regulatory push for the nation's healthcare ecosystem, the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) officially notified regulations establishing four autonomous boards alongside a Central Assessment Committee. The struc…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued Circular TRG-20/2026 directing all affiliated schools across India and abroad to conduct a mandatory 30-minute orientation on inclusive education for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) on Wednesday, Octob…
The Income Tax Department conducted extensive search operations across multiple Mumbai premises linked to Prime Focus Limited and its Chairman, filmmaker-producer Namit Malhotra. The tax action covered the headquarters and studios of Prime Focus, Malhotra's r…
Renowned Indian actor, director, and philanthropist Nana Patekar passed away early Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, following a severe cardiac arrest. The 75-year-old veteran actor was rushed to Manipal Hospital, where d…
Leading digital streaming network Sun NXT announced that it will exclusively stream the 'Jailer 2 Super Show' on Friday, October 9, 2026. The special pre-release event serves as the primary promotional centerpiece for superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipate…
Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra officially announced on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, that they are expecting their second child. Sharing a joint family post on Instagram, the couple posted a picture holding a tiny pair of crocheted baby boo…
The World Health Organization (WHO), alongside a international coalition including UNFPA, FIGO, ICM, and ISSHP, officially launched the "Global Roadmap for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (2026–2035 and Beyond)" on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Targeting pr…
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially launched its first global guidelines on the integrated management of obesity in children and adolescents on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Addressing a critical gap in international public health guidance, the new f…
The Delhi Government officially launched the scaled-up phase of its flagship newborn health drive, Mission ANMOL (Advanced Newborn Monitoring and Optimal Life Care), expanding free screening to cover 63 genetic, metabolic, and congenital disorders. Unveiled b…
The World Health Organization (WHO) formally released two comprehensive guidelines on the integrated management of obesity in children and adolescents on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The new framework transitions global healthcare strategies away from fragment…
The 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC 2026) officially opened on October 8, 2026, at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi under the flagship theme "Scale Without Boundaries." Jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (Do…
The Andhra Pradesh government officially declared an early drought across 388 of the state’s 688 mandals in 21 of its 26 districts for the 2026 Kharif season. Promulgated under a Revenue (Disaster Management) Department order following recommendations by the …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a quarter-century of continuous service as head of government on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The milestone traces his journey from taking the oath as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, to leading the nation throu…
The 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC 2026)—Asia's premier technology and telecommunications forum—officially opened on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre) in Dwarka, New Delhi. Jointly organi…
The national standoff between opposition parties and the central government reached a boiling point on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as the INDIA bloc escalated its multi-city agitations demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gy…
Delhi Police formally registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and several INDIA bloc parliamentarians. The legal action stems from an unauthorized en…
Refusing to create an administrative void at the helm of India's poll panel, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India declined to issue an interim stay suspending Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Headed by Chief Justice of India Surya…
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and over 250 Opposition Parliamentarians were briefly detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, following a dramatic multi-hour standoff near the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquar…
Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh clinched a historic silver medal in the men's 1,500m final at the Asian Games 2026. Clocking a personal best time of 3:36.72, Gulveer finished just 0.37 seconds behind gold medalist Kazuto Iizawa of Japan. The performance …
Veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar earned a headline recall to the Indian national T20I squad on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand. The 36-year-old seam specialist last featured for India in November 2022 agai…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially named senior opening batter Smriti Mandhana as the new all-format captain of the Indian women's cricket team on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The appointment follows Harmanpreet Kaur's decision to step d…
Lionel Messi officially brought the curtain down on his legendary 21-year international career on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Benin at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires. Playing in front of 85,000 emotional suppo…
SpaceX's satellite internet division, Starlink, has completed the setup of 20 local ground gateway sites across India in preparation for its commercial roll-out. Speaking at the 10th India Mobile Congress 2026 in New Delhi, Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of St…
Global technology provider Fujitsu officially launched a specialized trial environment on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for its suite of enterprise retail AI agents and autonomous execution platform. Integrated within the Fujitsu Kozuchi AI architecture, the clo…
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) officially opened applications for Phase 3 of its "AI Airlock" regulatory sandbox on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Supported by multi-year government funding from the Department of Health and Socia…
Fujitsu Limited announced the rollout of a dedicated trial environment for four specialized retail AI agents alongside an enterprise execution platform. Delivered through the company's "Uvance for Retail" portfolio, the trial environment enables retail busine…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a ₹10,000 crore capital commitment on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to establish the SME Growth Fund (SGF). Designed as an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), the SGF provides growth-stage equity…
The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh launched its first large-scale pilot project for saffron cultivation at Spituk Pharka in Leh district under the "Project Him Sarovar" land restoration initiative. Covering 4,000 square meters of previously barren l…
Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin arrived in New Delhi on Monday, October 5, 2026, commencing a three-day official state visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati B…
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi formally launched 'Satyagraha' (satyagraha.in), a digital movement and interactive mapping platform. The campaign aims to consolidate localized struggles, student demonstrations, farmer movements, and civ…
Escalating geopolitical conflicts and safety threats across the Strait of Hormuz—the vital maritime transit corridor for nearly 20% of the world's petroleum—have triggered a severe disruption across global shipping markets. Freight rates for Very Large Crude …
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry jointly to French chemist Henri B. Kagan and Japanese chemist Kenso Soai on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The duo was recognized "for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocat…
Yemeni government armed forces, operating under the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and backed by massive air support from the Saudi-led coalition, launched a major military counter-offensive dubbed "Operation Yemen Dawn" along the southwestern Red Sea …
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics to Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen for his visionary leadership in constructing the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica and discovering high-energy astrophysical ne…