The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has completed interviews for its first full-time CEO, focusing on professional experience, vision, and management capabilities rather than personal beliefs or practices. The selection process involved multiple rounds, culminating in face-to-face interactions with 16 top candidates.
A sharp price fall alone does not justify averaging down.
India's premier education leadership conference, EGN ConnectX India 2026, will be held in Mumbai from November 3. The event will bring together school and university leaders, policymakers, and edtech innovators to discuss the integration of AI in classrooms, future-ready curricula, and skilling initiatives. The conference aims to provide actionable solutions for implementing AI in education, addressing challenges faced by educators.
'For most car buyers, the interest rate is the first, and often the only, number they compare.'
We delivered a great slate led by Lock Upp, our first daily reality series, which drove the most viewing of any title on Netflix in India ever.
The fourth edition of the 'Run to Inspire' 10-km marathon in Ahmedabad attracted 1,600 participants, a significant increase from its inaugural year. The event, organised by Arvind SmartSpaces, brought together professional athletes, running enthusiasts, and visually impaired runners, promoting fitness and community participation. Amipara Raj recorded the fastest time.
Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the second consecutive session, driven by strong buying in IT firms and a significant boost from Tata Group's retail arm Trent following its impressive September quarter earnings.
India's AM Green Ammonia has signed a Binding Heads of Agreement with Japan-based JERA to supply 70,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually for five years. The green ammonia, produced at AM Green's Kakinada facility in Andhra Pradesh, will support Japan's decarbonisation efforts, particularly for ammonia-fuelled car carriers and JERA's Hekinan Thermal Power Station.
Karmayogi Bharat and OpenAI have signed an MoU to enhance AI capacity development across India's civil services. This partnership aims to equip government personnel with AI skills through the iGOT Karmayogi platform, fostering confident and responsible AI use for improved public outcomes and a future-ready civil service under Mission Karmayogi.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant drop in early trade, primarily due to a sell-off in IT stocks, a surge in crude oil prices, and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.
Willie Walsh, former IATA Director General and CEO of British Airways, has officially taken charge as the CEO of IndiGo, India's largest airline, with a mandate to drive global expansion and operational excellence.
Banks in a growing economy need patient, long-term foreign capital with good governance to meet credit demand. The direction is right, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
HDFC Bank reported a 5.55 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 20,700 crore for the September quarter, with incoming MD and CEO Anup Bagchi indicating a focus on strengthening the balance sheet and addressing retail vertical concerns post-merger.
The reduction is primarily driven by high airfares, increased fuel costs, and rupee depreciation, leading to softer passenger demand.
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline in early trade due to elevated crude oil prices, ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later this week. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 26.
Cummins India has announced the appointment of Gbile Adewunmi as its new Managing Director, effective November 1. Adewunmi, currently VP for Power Systems Industrial Markets, will also take on CEO responsibilities, highlighting India's strategic importance to Cummins.
Cummins India has announced the appointment of Gbile Adewunmi as its new Managing Director, effective November 1. Adewunmi, currently VP for Power Systems Industrial Markets, will also take on CEO responsibilities, highlighting India's strategic importance to Cummins.
'People -- even those who genuinely love and care for us -- can be self-centred,' notes rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.
Amitesh Kumar Jha, CEO of Swiggy's quick commerce platform Instamart, has resigned to pursue other opportunities, with Nandita Sinha, formerly CEO of Myntra, appointed as his successor effective August 3, 2026.
'Cybersecurity preparedness is very weak.'
A privately run helicopter carrying five pilgrims from Badrinath and its pilot crashed into a hillside in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, killing all six on board. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a probe into the incident.
PETA has urged Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot Phoenix, citing animal welfare concerns, stadium-related stress and safety risks, while calling for an end to live animal mascots.
Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer, Ashok Kumar, announced the reverification of over 47 lakh voters whose names were removed from draft electoral rolls. This initiative addresses complaints of eligible voters being omitted and aims to ensure no genuine voter is left out before the final lists are published on December 4. Booth-level officers are resolving discrepancies and voters can fill Form 6 for inclusion.
Air India has announced the appointment of Tewolde Gebremariam, former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Campbell Wilson. This strategic appointment comes as the airline navigates expansion amidst significant challenges.
A 27-year-old financial content creator, V Harish, known as 'Finance With Harish,' died by suicide in Chennai, prompting police to investigate allegations of cyberbullying related to his investment advisory credentials.
Bengaluru's electorate has significantly decreased by 43.13% to 59.08 lakh after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and the publication of the final electoral roll on October 27. This reduction is largely due to deletions under the ASDDO category (Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, Others), with Bengaluru South and Mahadevapura seeing the highest number of removals. Despite the deletions, the Chief Electoral Officer assured that no eligible voter was removed and the process was transparent.
Global companies like LG Electronics, Smartworks, Microsoft, and HCL Technologies lauded Uttar Pradesh's investor-friendly policies, infrastructure, and talent at the GCC Innovation Summit 2026. They shared positive experiences, highlighting the state's swift decision-making and commitment to fostering a conducive environment for Global Capability Centres, leading to significant investments and job creation.
Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai has alleged that Nepalese nationals were added to the state's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and that voters were illegally shifted between constituencies. He has demanded an impartial investigation into these alleged irregularities, calling for deletion of illegal entries and action against those responsible.
Bristlecone, a Mahindra Group company, reported a 24% year-on-year topline growth and aims for a billion-dollar valuation. The AI-powered supply chain services provider is expanding its offerings to include data analytics, AI, and product engineering, focusing on making supply chains more resilient for its global clients across high-tech, retail, manufacturing, and life sciences segments.
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a significant rebound in early trade, with the Sensex surging over 700 points, driven by a decline in crude oil prices, easing concerns over Federal Reserve tightening, and the appointment of Anup Bagchi as the new MD and CEO of HDFC Bank.
Air India has commenced construction of a new multi-facility Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hangar at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. This nine-acre facility aims to centralise engineering and maintenance activities, enhancing fleet upkeep, improving reliability, and reducing aircraft ground time for the Tata Group-owned airline.
Indian IT major Infosys announced a 6.2 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 7,823 crore for the second quarter ending September 30, alongside a 10.2 per cent growth in revenue from operations.
India's manufacturing and services sectors are set to create over 35 crore new jobs by 2030, necessitating urgent skilling and industry-academia collaboration. Key sectors like automotive, logistics, telecom, clean energy, and textiles will drive this growth, highlighting the need for competency-driven learning to prepare the workforce.
A cyberattack on an automaker can spread through its wider supply chain and create significant financial losses.
Mahindra Group's Bristlecone, a supply chain services provider, has reported a 24 per cent year-on-year topline growth and aims for a billion-dollar valuation. The company is expanding its offerings in AI, data analytics, and product engineering, focusing on resilient supply chains for global enterprises.
Experts at the TIS-H Clinical AI Summit 2026 highlighted the critical need for real-world evaluation of AI solutions in healthcare. They stressed that promising results from development or pilot programmes do not guarantee effective and safe deployment in hospitals, emphasising clinical relevance, validation, and integration into existing workflows.
Nagaland United Sports Club (NUSC) is poised to make history by becoming the first club from Nagaland to compete in the Indian Football League (IFL), with its debut scheduled for the 2026-27 season starting October 30. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio lauded the club's entry, highlighting its potential to inspire youth and provide a platform for local football talent. NUSC's formation in 2024 and its arrangement with Aizawl FC underscore a significant step for football in the Northeast region.
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities in October, driven by elevated crude oil prices, Middle East tensions, inflation concerns, and weak corporate earnings, though selling pressure moderated towards the end of the month.
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton reveals his long-standing dream of an African Grand Prix, now set for Rwanda in the early 2030s, is a significant motivator for him to extend his illustrious racing career.
Following astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic visit to the International Space Station, a significant surge in interest for space science careers is observed among Indian students. Srimathy Kesan of Space Kidz India highlights this shift from traditional fields like engineering and medicine, while Nobel laureate Didier Queloz emphasises the crucial role of curious young scientists in shaping the future.
