Pope Leo XIV successfully underwent a 90-minute surgical procedure at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome to remove the lower lobe of his right lung following a lung cancer diagnosis. The Vatican confirmed that intraoperative tissue testing verified a loc…
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Precision engineering and specialized metallurgy provider PTC Industries Limited announced the successful closure and allotment of its ₹1,800 crore Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). The fundraise saw robust demand from major global and domestic institut…
Critical digital infrastructure provider Vertiv announced the successful deployment of India’s first direct-to-chip high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) system at CapitaLand India Trust’s data center in Airoli, Navi Mumbai. Unveiled on Monday, October 12, 2026,…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India's economic growth projection for 2026 to 7.0 per cent in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Representing a notable upward revision from its previous estimate…
Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty staged a sharp recovery during early morning trade on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, rebounding over 600 points from recent session lows. The market surge was primarily propelled by strong buying across technology …
Tech pioneer and head of the Union Government's High-Powered Task Force on Exam Reforms, Nandan Nilekani, proposed a shift in India’s examination framework to prevent paper leaks. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, Nilekani advocated le…
The University of Delhi (DU) reviewed a massive ₹8,000 crore infrastructure and hostel expansion master plan during its Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Designed to address the severe shortage of university-managed housing, the proposal…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially published the date sheet for the Class 12 Special Examinations 2026 catering to students across West Asian countries. Scheduled to take place from October 23 to October 28, 2026, the examinations cove…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially commenced the online registration process for the UGC-NET December examination cycle on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Eligible candidates seeking Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, o…
The producers of director Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological epic *Ramayana: Part 1* are planning a high-profile private screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Intended for senior political leaders, government dignitaries, and parliamentarians, the special s…
Renowned filmmaker Priyadarshan cast serious doubt on the future of the cult comedy franchise's third installment, stating he believes *Hera Pheri 3* "will never get made." Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the veteran director cited "t…
In a major strategic evolution, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions is diversifying beyond traditional romantic and family dramas to launch a slate of high-budget creature feature and horror-fantasy films. The banner is preparing to take two major concept-driven…
The production team behind Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated action thriller *King* is preparing to release the film's first official teaser on Sunday, November 2, 2026. Coinciding with the actor's 61st birthday, the promotional drop serves as a m…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zanvastro (zilganersen), marking the first disease-modifying therapy available for pediatric and adult patients living with Alexander disease. Developed by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, the antisense oligonucleoti…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Natera, Inc.’s novel multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood test. The liquid biopsy assay analyzes cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in blood samples to screen for early-stage malig…
The World Health Organization (WHO) Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence officially launched its new five-year strategy during the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin. The roadmap sets a target for every country to possess the technical capacity to detec…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap announced a joint $100 million commitment on Monday, October 12, 2026, launching a major global initiative to reduce stillbirth rates worldwide. Unveiled during the World Health Summit 2026, the newly laun…
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) officially commissioned a comprehensive techno-economic feasibility study and alignment survey for a proposed second greenfield access-controlled expressway in Kerala. Designed to serve as a high-speed centr…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Productivity-Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days' wages for eligible non-gazetted railway employees on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Involving an overall financial outlay of ₹2,009.61 …
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held high-level telephonic consultations with his Iranian counterpart, Mohsen Rezaei, on Monday evening following fresh attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The talks were triggered by an October 11 inc…
The Union Government approved the ₹65 crore DRISHTI (Delhi Revenue and Imaging Survey, Spatial Technology Initiative) project to fast-track the granting of ownership rights to residents across Delhi's unauthorized colonies. Integrated with the Pradhan Mantri …
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sharply criticized Bangladesh's leadership for choosing not to participate in the BRICS summit held in India. In an exclusive interview on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Hasina labeled the non-attendance "immature"…
More than 100 civil society organizations, rights collectives, and legal advocacy groups officially united under a broad national coalition to protest the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Named the *National Alli…
The Delhi Police registered multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) across the Barakhamba Road and Tilak Marg police stations on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, following an unauthorized "March for Democracy" organized by the opposition INDIA bloc. Led by Rahul …
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, agreed to hear two urgent petitions seeking the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to regulate public demonstrations across the national capital. Filed jointly by a traders' association an…
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports officially removed national para-shooting coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal from India's contingent for the upcoming Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The decision came after intense protests by a section of para…
Indian national team captain Shreyas Iyer has jumped to a career-best fourth position in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings released on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Lifting his tally off the back of stellar performances during the ongoing home T20I se…
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Monday, October 12, 2026. Organized under India’s BRICS Chai…
Team India reclaimed momentum in the five-match T20I series against West Indies with a hard-fought 14-run victory at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Propelled by an explosive 69 off 30 balls from opener Abhishek Sharma, the hosts pos…
Critical digital infrastructure provider Vertiv announced the successful deployment of India’s first direct-to-chip high-density liquid cooling (HDLC) system at CapitaLand India Trust’s data center in Airoli, Navi Mumbai. Unveiled on Monday, October 12, 2026,…
Semiconductor equipment maker SUSS MicroTec SE officially announced a strategic partnership with deep-tech platform Ignite Next on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The collaboration expands SUSS's global R&D ecosystem by providing early-stage visibility into breakt…
Microsoft announced a major expansion of its "hybrid intelligence" strategy, introducing native AI coding models designed to run directly on Windows personal computers without relying on cloud data centers. Unveiled at an event in San Francisco on Wednesday, …
Artificial intelligence lab Anthropic officially introduced Claude Haiku 5.5 on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, expanding its 5.5 model family. Engineered as Anthropic’s fastest and most cost-effective small model, Haiku 5.5 targets high-volume, latency-sensitive…
Pope Leo XIV successfully underwent a 90-minute surgical procedure at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome to remove the lower lobe of his right lung following a lung cancer diagnosis. The Vatican confirmed that intraoperative tissue testing verified a loc…
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced an extension of operational suspensions at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh. The operational hold, formalizing a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) effective through 21:00 GMT on Octob…
Vote counting commenced at 8:00 AM on Friday, October 9, 2026, across five Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, along with the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam. Following polling held on October 6, early trends show the BJ…
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk publicly criticized regulatory delays surrounding Starlink’s commercial authorization in India, accusing unnamed domestic "oligarchs" of obstructing the process to preserve market control. The Ministry of Communications promptly issued a …
ONE Data, an initiative of the non-profit ONE Campaign, officially launched its new AI-driven platform—the Development Finance Observatory—on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Developed with strategic backing from partners including The Rockefeller Foundation and …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), in coordination with the Bank of Thailand, officially unveiled the 'Bangkok Blueprint' on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Launched during the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok, the framework pro…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) edged up its 2026 global economic growth forecast by 0.1 percentage point to 3.1 percent in its latest World Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The upward adjustment reflects surprising underly…
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel to American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford on Monday, October 12, 2026. The pair were recognized "for microeconomic f…