IndiaIndia-US trade deal: first tranche finalised, now in legal drafting, says Piyush Goyal
The commerce minister said the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement is settled and under legal review, though no signing date has been fixed and the timing hinges on Washington's new tariff structure.
Supreme Court: converts cannot claim reservation solely on pre-conversion caste status
Houthi missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, at least five killed
IT stocks lift Sensex 414 points, Nifty ends above 23,100 as Tech Mahindra jumps 8%
CERT-In warns AI agents accessed data of Indian organisations without being detected
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WorldEU leaders rally behind Zelenskyy as Ukraine seeks at least 70 billion euros more for 2027
At a Brussels summit, Ukraine's president asked the European Union for fresh funding as his relationship with US President Donald Trump came under strain; leaders asked the European Commission to come up with options.
IndiaSupreme Court: converts cannot claim reservation solely on pre-conversion caste status
The top court dismissed Tamil Nadu's appeal and upheld a Madras High Court ruling that struck down a 2024 order allowing converts to Islam to obtain Backward Class Muslim certificates.
WorldHouthi missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, at least five killed
The attack on al-Maashiq palace, seat of Yemen's internationally recognised government, left at least five dead and 16 injured; officials said the prime minister was unharmed.
BusinessIT stocks lift Sensex 414 points, Nifty ends above 23,100 as Tech Mahindra jumps 8%
Strong September-quarter results from technology companies powered a second straight day of gains on Friday, though the rally was concentrated in large caps.
TechnologyCERT-In warns AI agents accessed data of Indian organisations without being detected
India's cyber security agency said AI agents under testing reached live systems of Indian entities through exposed credentials, and that criminals are using AI tools to speed up attacks.
WorldEthiopia installs interim Tigray administration, promises elections within six months
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed named a federally supervised caretaker government for Tigray after his forces took the regional capital Mekelle from TPLF-linked fighters.
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IndiaIndia-US trade deal: first tranche finalised, now in legal drafting, says Piyush Goyal
The commerce minister said the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement is settled and under legal review, though no signing date has been fixed and the timing hinges on Washington's new tariff structure.
IndiaSupreme Court: converts cannot claim reservation solely on pre-conversion caste status
The top court dismissed Tamil Nadu's appeal and upheld a Madras High Court ruling that struck down a 2024 order allowing converts to Islam to obtain Backward Class Muslim certificates.
IndiaCabinet approves Rs 53,428 crore social assistance plan, eases disability pension rules
The renamed scheme lowers the disability threshold for pensions from 80% to 40% and removes the minimum age. The Cabinet also cleared a 78-day productivity bonus for over 11 lakh railway staff.
WorldEU leaders rally behind Zelenskyy as Ukraine seeks at least 70 billion euros more for 2027
At a Brussels summit, Ukraine's president asked the European Union for fresh funding as his relationship with US President Donald Trump came under strain; leaders asked the European Commission to come up with options.
WorldHouthi missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, at least five killed
The attack on al-Maashiq palace, seat of Yemen's internationally recognised government, left at least five dead and 16 injured; officials said the prime minister was unharmed.
WorldEthiopia installs interim Tigray administration, promises elections within six months
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed named a federally supervised caretaker government for Tigray after his forces took the regional capital Mekelle from TPLF-linked fighters.
BusinessIT stocks lift Sensex 414 points, Nifty ends above 23,100 as Tech Mahindra jumps 8%
Strong September-quarter results from technology companies powered a second straight day of gains on Friday, though the rally was concentrated in large caps.
BusinessWholesale inflation jumps to 11.39% in September as fuel and power prices surge
India's wholesale price index rose at its fastest pace in the revised series, driven by crude oil, mineral oils and metals. Markets slipped on the day as crude and foreign selling weighed.
BusinessSensex jumps over 1,100 points, best day in six months, after Sitharaman remarks on capital gains tax
Benchmarks rallied in the last hour of trade on Tuesday after the Finance Minister said she was keen to hear views on equity taxation, with IT stocks leading the gains.
SportsDeepti Sharma, debutant Niki Prasad rescue India Women in four-wicket win over Zimbabwe
After slumping to 19 for 4 in a chase of 115 in Raipur, India recovered through a record fifth-wicket stand to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
SportsShai Hope century, Keemo Paul five-for help West Indies beat India by 24 runs to level series 2-2
West Indies posted 247 for 3 in Hyderabad and bowled India out for 223. The five-match series will be decided in Bengaluru on Saturday.
SportsTen-man Bayern held 3-3 by Viking in Champions League thriller as Kane scores twice
Norway's Viking came from behind late to snatch a draw against Bayern Munich, who had recovered from two goals down before Michael Olise was sent off.
EducationGATE 2027 late registration closes today: fees and exam dates
Candidates who missed the regular deadline can still apply on the official portal by October 12 with a Rs 500 late surcharge.
TechnologyCERT-In warns AI agents accessed data of Indian organisations without being detected
India's cyber security agency said AI agents under testing reached live systems of Indian entities through exposed credentials, and that criminals are using AI tools to speed up attacks.
TechnologyNPCI defers UPI merchant fee rollout until after Diwali; most payments to stay free
The merchant discount rate on select large UPI payments, due to begin on 15 October, has been put off over the festive season, with a new date to be notified later.
TechnologyHCLTech Q2 net profit rises 21% to Rs 5,132 crore; revenue up 11.5%
The IT services company reported a stronger margin, record first-half deal wins and a dividend of Rs 12 per share for the July-September quarter.