Former Congress President and Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Sonia Gandhi officially joined Instagram on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Her inaugural post featured a video announcing her long-awaited personal memoir titled 'Belonging: A Jo…
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Several mid-market enterprises across tech, healthcare, and retail sectors have temporarily deferred their Initial Public Offering (IPO) launches. The strategic pause comes as Jio Platforms’ massive ₹30,213 crore public offering—the largest in Indian corporat…
Indian benchmark equity indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, exhibited high volatility during early trading sessions. Although selective buying in information technology and select financial majors provided transient upward momentum, gains remained cappe…
State-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)—Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL)—are experiencing heavy marketing margin compression as global crude oil benchmarks surged past $110 per b…
Indian equity benchmarks experienced a sharp sell-off in early trade on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with the BSE Sensex tumbling over 525 points and the Nifty 50 breaching key support levels below 22,600. The market downturn was primarily driven by internatio…
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) officially deferred the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026 examination originally scheduled for November 4 to November 21. The postponement was ordered to prevent a direct scheduling clash with nationwide …
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) officially declared the results for the CA Intermediate September 2026 examinations. A total of 14,818 candidates successfully qualified the intermediate level across different groups. The overall pass pe…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) concluded its five-day special live interactive training series focused on Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and dyslexia awareness. Timed to observe global Dyslexia Awareness Month, the pro…
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) officially published the final seat matrix for Round 1 of NEET PG 2026 medical counselling on its official portal. The detailed breakdown covers 13,522 All India Quota (AIQ) MD/MS seats, 9,201 Diplomate of National Boar…
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stepped in directly to resolve an escalating administrative and financial row threatening iconic Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi’s live concert in Dehradun. The dispute arose following disagreements over venue permis…
Veteran American actor Tom Skerritt, renowned for his six-decade screen legacy in iconic films such as 'Top Gun', 'Alien', and 'M*A*S*H', passed away on October 21, 2026, at the age of 93. His family confirmed that the Emmy-winning star died peacefully of nat…
In an unprecedented move for a big-budget Indian cinematic event, Prime Focus Studios and digital partner JioHotstar announced that Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming epic feature 'Ramayana: Part One' will offer a pay-per-view streaming option following its theatrical …
Superstar Rajinikanth’s action thriller 'Jailer 2' has shattered box office records, storming past the ₹300 crore nett mark domestically within its first week of release. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, the high-octane sequel achie…
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced a centralized National Digital Network and Consortium dedicated to rare disease research and therapeutic management. The digital ecosystem connects de…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF unveiled a comprehensive Global Action Plan to combat toxic lead exposure and eliminate childhood lead poisoning worldwide. Addressing a widespread health crisis affecting an estimated 1 in 3 children globally—pr…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued formal show-cause regulatory compliance notices to several leading FMCG and packaged food brands for making deceptive "immunity-boosting" claims. Exercising powers under the Food Safety and Stand…
The World Health Organization (WHO), alongside international health and climate partners, launched a global monitoring framework to track the rising health impacts of extreme heat on pregnant women, newborns, and children. Published on October 21, 2026, the g…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) executed a procurement contract worth approximately ₹770 crore with state-run defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). Signed in New Delhi on October 21, 2026, the deal facilitates the acquisition of Improved Low Level Light…
The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) officially commenced the 33rd edition of the Singapore–India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) at Visakhapatnam. Running from October 21 to October 26, 2026, the annual bilateral naval drill fea…
State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest public-sector lender, submitted an official stock exchange filing confirming the exposure of customer records on the dark web. Following security alerts from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In…
Addressing a public gathering at the Shri Ramlila Committee Vijaya Dashami celebrations in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning against divisive and anti-national elements. The Prime Minister identified three central threats undermi…
Polling officially commenced on Friday, October 23, 2026, across Maharashtra for five key Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) constituencies—three Graduate and two Teacher seats. The high-stakes electoral battle features 182 candidates vying for victory acr…
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena officially notified 100 territorial constituencies for the eight Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDC). Issued under the newly promulgated LAHDC (Amendment) Regulation, 2026, the directive nearly …
The White House has officially voiced opposition to military proposals advocating targeted strikes against Iranian civilian power plants, oil refineries, and broader energy infrastructure. U.S. administration officials warned that targeting commercial energy …
The Delhi High Court permitted Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das to withdraw their urgent petition challenging a two-day extension of their judicial custody. Presiding over the bench, Justice Subramonium Prasad advised def…
Sri Lanka scripted cricket history in Rawalpindi by completing the second-highest successful run chase in One Day International (ODI) history. Chasing an imposing target of 430 set by England in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026, Sri Lanka reached 430/8 with o…
Indian para-athletics delivered a landmark performance at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya as Sandeep and Haney struck gold with world-record-breaking displays. Sandeep clocked a world-record time of 52.28 seconds in the men’s 400m T44 final, while Haney …
Indian para-athlete Suvarna Raj delivered a gold medal performance in the women’s F54 discus throw event at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Producing a top mark of 15.66 metres on her fifth attempt, Suvarna edged out competition from Iran and Vie…
Indian para-archers Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar delivered a stellar performance to capture the gold medal in the compound mixed team event at the Asian Para Games. The top-seeded Indian duo defeated Indonesia's Teodora Audi Ayudia Ferelly and Ken Swagumilang…
Active technology job openings in India scaled an 18-month high of 1.23 lakh in October 2026, marking a decisive recovery in IT sector recruitment. The hiring rebound is primarily fueled by accelerated investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Lear…
India’s smartphone market suffered a sharp contraction in the third quarter of 2026, with shipments falling 26% year-on-year to 35.8 million units. The sharp drop represents the lowest Q3 volume recorded in a decade, driven by rising device prices, component …
Leading technology firms—including Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Mozilla—launched coordinated emergency blocks against eight intermediate digital certificates issued by global certifying authority eMudhra. The security response was triggered on October 17, 20…
The Union Government has officially notified the Telecommunications (Regulatory Sandbox) Rules, 2026, establishing a legal framework for live testing next-generation wireless technologies, services, and business models in controlled environments. Framed by th…
Former Congress President and Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Sonia Gandhi officially joined Instagram on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Her inaugural post featured a video announcing her long-awaited personal memoir titled 'Belonging: A Jo…
Veteran Chennai-based master jeweller Vummidi Ethiraj, patriarch of the 125-year-old Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, passed away on October 21, 2026, at the age of 99. Ethiraj played a key historic role in crafting the 'Sengol'—the gold-plated silver sceptre prese…
Veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan announced a temporary hiatus from his daily writing routine and public communications following medical advice. Sharing updates via his official blog and social media handle on X, the 84-year-old icon requested for…
Law enforcement agencies made significant breakthroughs in the investigation into the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle in Mumbai's Juhu area. A coordinated multi-state operation led by the Delhi Police Special Cell and the Mumb…
A U.S. District Court issued a preliminary injunction staying the implementation of a federal Special Inspection Initiative designed to cross-reference state voter registration rolls against centralized government databases. Presiding judges determined that t…
A Paris administrative court suspended a police order banning public demonstrations across the French capital. The judicial ruling allowed thousands of protesters—led by student organizations, youth movements, and trade unions—to resume mass rallies protestin…
Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, Donald Tusk, arrived in New Delhi on an official state visit to engage in high-level strategic bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Marking the first visit by a Polish Prime Minister to India in ov…
The U.S. Department of State issued a mandatory "ordered departure" directive for non-emergency diplomatic staff and their families stationed in Saudi Arabia on October 21, 2026. The diplomatic drawdown follows a sharp escalation in cross-border military stri…