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Sunday, 18 October 2026

ED files chargesheet against FIITJEE, director couple; 32 centres shut, over 14,000 students hit - All you need to know

The institute allegedly collected fees ranging from ₹2.8 lakh to ₹3.5 lakh per student in advance for 2 to 4-year competitive coaching programs, such as the IIT-JEE, promising…

Jefferies’ Chris Wood says it’s time to diversify beyond AI. Where should investors look now?

Jefferies’ Chris Wood is urging investors to diversify beyond AI as earnings growth for global AI stocks is expected to slow sharply and valuations remain elevated. His Asia…

Quarterly Results

Noel Tata evokes founding principles to guide Tata Trusts' new strategic shift

Asserting that measuring philanthropy strictly by people reached or money spent is no longer enough, Noel Tata emphasized that the Trusts must be judged on what changes as a…

The Great Indian Kapil Show Promo: Kareena’s Baby Question Leaves Saif Ali Khan Blushing

The Great Indian Kapil Show makers recently shared a promo showing Saif Ali Khan trying to handle the teasing while everyone around him enjoyed the moment.

Received Rs 45 Lakh Inheritance At Age 45: How Will That Money Be Taxed; Where You Can Use It Next

Although India does not levy a direct inheritance tax, the deceased person’s legal representative may still need to file an income tax return on their behalf.

Adani proposes to nearly double Mangaluru airport user fee by FY31

Under the proposal, domestic departure fees will rise from ₹735 to ₹1,440 and international from ₹1,120 to ₹2,210 by FY31 as Adani Airport seeks to fund a ₹4,200-crore expansion…

Infrastructure

FPIs pull out Rs 52,100 cr from equities in Oct so far amid global headwinds

Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equities as of October this year. This follows a net withdrawal of Rs 35,861 crore in September, indicating…

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What Happens To Your Indian PPF And NPS Tier II Investments After Moving Abroad

While an existing PPF account can continue until its original maturity after you become a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), NRI subscribers cannot operate an NPS Tier II account under…

Noida Drug Lab Racket Busted; NCB Seizes Contraband Worth Rs 50 Crore

NCB busted two illegal synthetic drug labs in Greater Noida under Operation Crystal Hunt, seizing 379.74 kg of amphetamine-containing substances and chemicals worth up to Rs 50…

OCI vs Citizenship: Why Bollywood actor Imran Khan was told to leave India over anti-CEC protest

Because Imran Khan holds United States citizenship alongside an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, authorities cited his non-Indian status and alleged violations of the…

Tata Trusts disbursed ₹1,556 crore in FY26, plans 40-50 nonprofit hospitals

Tata Trusts, India's largest philanthropic group, disbursed Rs 1,556.31 crore in the year to March 2026 and is now working toward a network of 40 to 50 not-for-profit general…

Can Nifty, Sensex rally further or will bears reign in? 5 factors to decide market action next week

Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a second straight session on Friday, led by IT stocks, which rose for a fourth consecutive session, along with buying in auto, metal and PSU…

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Tata Trusts to build 40-50 hospitals, focus on measurable impact: Noel Tata

Noel Tata said that it is no longer enough to ask how much the Trusts have contributed. Philanthropy, he noted, must move beyond merely counting the people reached or amounts…

Mumbai: Pedestrian Escapes Unhurt After Three Rounds Fired in Wadala; Suspects Detained

The police are investigating the sequence of events, including the alleged arrival of the suspects in the Ola car and the circumstances under which the shots were fired at the…

India’s Revolut or Nubank will emerge from a bank, not a fintech: Slice CEO Rajan Bajaj

Slice wants to become customers’ main bank for payments, savings and borrowing, CEO Rajan Bajaj

Saturday, 17 October 2026

Renault India CEO sees hybrids, CNG making up 50% of sales in 2-3 years; eyes 3-5% market share by 2030

Renault India expects hybrids and CNG vehicles to account for up to 50% of sales in 2-3 years, CEO Stephane Deblaise told PTI. The automaker is pitching hybrids as an alternative…

Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia To Kin Of Deceased; Rs 50,000 For Injured

PM announces assistance from PMNRF after at least 10 people are feared dead in a crowd surge at a north Kolkata Durga Puja pandal

Nostalgia At Rs 5.6 Lakh: Why Sony's Ultra-Luxury Walkman Costs More Than A Hatchback

The premium Walkman model sports a rear chasis made of gold-plated oxygen-free copper which provides higher conductivity which facilitates better quality sound.

Dubai-Bound Emirates Flight Delayed At Delhi Airport After Bird Strike | Watch Video

An aircraft inspection and repair following a bird strike on arrival from Dubai pushes the return service to 7 am Sunday, with hotel accommodation being arranged for affected…

Infrastructure

Meet Aayush Agarwal: Snabbit boss explains why ‘house help’ firm suffered ₹168 cr loss on ₹12 cr revenue in FY26

Snabbit’s FY26 loss widened to ₹167.75 crore, with the startup attributing its spending to workforce, marketing, technology and expansion investments. Here's what the quick…

Cupid’s Aditya Halwasiya bets big on PC Jeweller after 70% rally in 6 months - Who is he? Check PCJ stock returns, RoE

Cupid Chairman and MD Aditya Kumar Halwasiya bought 5.10 crore PC Jeweller shares for about ₹73.59 crore in a bulk deal. The purchase followed the jeweller’s debt-free milestone…

Institutional Flows

PepsiCo India wants 90–100% of its drinks portfolio to be zero-sugar or mid-calorie: What is driving the change?

PepsiCo India aims to make 90–100% of its beverage portfolio zero-sugar or mid-calorie over time, while expanding healthier snack options. The shift comes amid changing consumer…

Defying Global Slowdown: How India Flipped Post-Covid Gloom Into A Historic Rally, Economist Explains

India’s economy rebounded from a 5.8% pandemic-era contraction to grow 9.7% in 2021, followed by four consecutive years of expansion above 7%. Economist Kyunghoon Kim says the…

Man quits corporate job to start own venture with his wife’s savings, now earns ₹1.5 crore monthly from 550 showrooms

Krishna Grover from Ghaziabad is the founder of Herald E-Bikes. The electric two-wheeler business currently has 34 models and a distribution network of more than 550 active…

Inside NASA's JPL: The Space Technology Bringing India And US Together

At JPL's Microdevices Laboratory, researchers develop miniature sensors and electronic components for spacecraft, where equipment must function reliably in extreme conditions and…

Delhi Court Orders CJP Leader Abhijeet Dipke's Release On Rs 50,000 Peace Bond

Dipke was among several student and youth leaders detained ahead of the Lehra Do Tiranga' march scheduled to take place at Connaught Place on Friday evening.

Ixigo reports ₹63 crore net profit, 13% revenue growth in Q2 FY27

Ixigo reported an all-time high net profit of ₹63.42 crore in Q2FY27, aided by a partial stake sale in Freshbus, while revenue rose 13 per cent to ₹320.96 crore

Quarterly Results

Nifty soars 2.8% this week: What lies ahead for Dalal Street? - Experts decode 5 triggers, key levels for next week

Indian equities rebounded this week, with the Nifty 2.77%, supported by IT shares and domestic institutional buying. Next week, investors will watch earnings breadth, foreign…

Quarterly Results

ixigo Q2 profit at Rs 63 cr on robust show in hotel booking biz

Ixigo reported a remarkable turnaround with a consolidated net profit of Rs 63.42 crore for the September quarter, bouncing back from a net loss of Rs 3.46 crore from last year.…

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Air India suspended flights to Saudi Arabia till Oct 24: What passengers need to know

Air India said its teams are available round the clock to assist affected passengers with rebooking, refunds and other travel-related queries