Central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated robust September-quarter growth, citing agricultural prospects and services sector strength. However, he expressed caution about the second half of FY26 due to US tariffs, despite GST rationalization. The RBI…

Kerala's three southernmost districts, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta, are under an 'orange alert' due to heavy rains and thunderstorms. The IMD predicts very heavy rainfall of 11 to 20 cm, accompanied by winds up to 50 kmph. Other districts…

Indian equities are poised for a significant rebound in 2025, according to ITI Mutual Fund's CIO Rajesh Bhatia. He believes the market has completed its consolidation phase, with earnings set to improve due to fiscal discipline and supportive monetary policy.…

This Diwali 2025, market experts Rajesh Palviya (Axis Securities) and Kunal Bothra (Bothra Advisors) reveal their top “cracker stocks” — from Axis Bank, SBI, and Hero MotoCorp to Paytm, MTAR Tech, and DLF. Discover which sectors are set to sparkle this festive…

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli shared a cryptic post on X ahead of the India-Australia series, writing, “The only time you truly fail is when you decide to give up.” Known for rarely posting personal updates, the message gained over 30,000 likes within 30…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a new directive. All food business operators must remove the term 'ORS' from their products. This applies to product names, trademarks, and any combination of the term. The authority states this…

Russian oil exports to India may decline as refiners await official guidance following President Donald Trumps claim that Prime Minister Modi committed to stopping Russian crude imports. Executives from state-owned and private refiners said they were surprised…

The External Affairs Ministry said the US has shown interest in deepening energy cooperation with India, with discussions underway. The statement came after President Trump claimed Prime Minister Modi assured him India would stop buying Russian oil.

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murty have refused to participate in Karnataka's ongoing social and educational survey. Sources state they informed enumerators they do not belong to any backward caste. Sudha Murty submitted a self-declaration…

India plans to reduce liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from the Middle East as state refiners aim to increase purchases from the U.S., supporting broader trade talks with Washington. State refiners have informed suppliers in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait…

Ola Energy Storage: The residential battery energy storage system is the first non-vehicle product by Ola Electric. This new solution will utilise Ola's in-house 4680 Bharat Cells and will be built at its Tamil Nadu Gigafactory. Reservations are now open…

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh will hold its annual Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal Baithak in Jabalpur from October 30 to November 1. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale will attend. Discussions will focus on key issues from…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the party have criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following Donald Trump's claim that India will stop purchasing oil from Russia. They allege Modi is "frightened" of Trump and has compromised India's honor and foreign…

Ahmedabad has been recommended as the host city for the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking India's second time hosting the event. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted this as a proud moment for the nation, attributing it to Prime Minister…

LIC new policies: Life Insurance Corporation of India has introduced two new insurance plans. The LIC Jan Suraksha Plan is designed for lower-income individuals, offering life cover and maturity benefits. The LIC Bima Lakshmi Plan is exclusively for women…

Yogi Adityanath attacked the RJD-Congress alliance in Bihar. He accused them of creating controversy over the Election Commission's order on identifying women voters in burqas. Adityanath stated that the opposition parties want to allow fake voters. He also…

BLS International Services Ltd. has been awarded a three-year contract by India’s Ministry of External Affairs to set up and operate Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, effective October 14. The centres will feature…

Sonu Sood and his son Eshaan Sood have bought a land parcel worth Rs 1.05 crore in Panvel. Panvel's strategic location along the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Panvel-Karjat railway line has made it a preferred choice for both investors and end-users.

With gold prices soaring near Rs 1.3 lakh per 10 grams, many Indians are finding ways to manage wedding expenses, particularly by exchanging old gold for new, higher-purity designs. Jewelers like Joyalukkas, Senco Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq, and Kalyan Jewellers…