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.
Cabinet approves Rs 53,428 crore social assistance plan, eases disability pension rules
Supreme Court asks MEA to invite compensation claims from families of Indians killed fighting for Russia
India rejects China's objection to naming 28 places in Ladakh, calls it integral part of India
Ethiopian troops reach border town of Zalambessa as UN Security Council meets on war fears
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WorldRussian missile barrage hits Kyiv power plants, at least nine killed across Ukraine
Ballistic missiles struck energy sites in and around Kyiv days after an announced energy ceasefire, cutting power to parts of the capital. Zelenskyy accused Moscow of a deliberate violation.
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.
IndiaSupreme Court asks MEA to invite compensation claims from families of Indians killed fighting for Russia
The government told the court that 51 Indians who joined Russian forces have died and 77 remain untraced. The bench also ordered free legal aid for affected families in four states.
IndiaIndia rejects China's objection to naming 28 places in Ladakh, calls it integral part of India
Beijing said it has never recognised the Union Territory of Ladakh and called the names void. New Delhi said no denial could change the established fact.
WorldEthiopian troops reach border town of Zalambessa as UN Security Council meets on war fears
Government forces pushed rebels back to the Eritrean frontier, while Addis Ababa and Asmara traded accusations at the UN. Analysts warn of a wider regional conflict.
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.
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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.
IndiaSupreme Court asks MEA to invite compensation claims from families of Indians killed fighting for Russia
The government told the court that 51 Indians who joined Russian forces have died and 77 remain untraced. The bench also ordered free legal aid for affected families in four states.
IndiaIndia rejects China's objection to naming 28 places in Ladakh, calls it integral part of India
Beijing said it has never recognised the Union Territory of Ladakh and called the names void. New Delhi said no denial could change the established fact.
WorldRussian missile barrage hits Kyiv power plants, at least nine killed across Ukraine
Ballistic missiles struck energy sites in and around Kyiv days after an announced energy ceasefire, cutting power to parts of the capital. Zelenskyy accused Moscow of a deliberate violation.
WorldEthiopian troops reach border town of Zalambessa as UN Security Council meets on war fears
Government forces pushed rebels back to the Eritrean frontier, while Addis Ababa and Asmara traded accusations at the UN. Analysts warn of a wider regional conflict.
WorldSaudi-led coalition strikes Houthi fuel sites in Yemen as drone attack sparks fire at Aramco building
The conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis widened on Tuesday, with coalition air strikes on oil facilities in Yemen and fresh Houthi missile and drone fire at Saudi targets.
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.
BusinessRetail inflation rises to 5.54% in September as food prices climb
Official data show consumer price inflation up from 4.83% in August, with food inflation at 7.74% and onion prices more than double last year's level.
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.
SportsZizou Bergs stuns Alcaraz in Shanghai as Zverev secures year-end No. 1
The Belgian world No. 39 beat the second seed 7-5, 7-6(4) for the biggest win of his career. The result locks in Alexander Zverev as the first German to finish a year as world No. 1.
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.
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.