'Uttam Kumar is someone who, even after 100 years, is so relevant. He's one of the biggest icons, the biggest superstar, the Mahanayak.'
The Delhi High Court has ordered round-the-clock police protection for the family of an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash case, where a 26-year-old youth was killed. The court's directive came after reports and CCTV footage showed the accused's family home being violently attacked by locals, including the victim's relatives, prompting concerns for their safety.
'It's a matter of pride for us that a man from Bengal is ruling hearts all over the world.'
The Indian Air Force (IAF) demonstrated 'Vayu UTtaM', an indigenously developed multi-mode Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system, at 'Dronathon 2026' in Pokhran. This ground-based system is designed to manage drone operations in congested airspace and identify rogue drones, with applications extending to critical infrastructure, civil aviation, and public safety. The event also saw the release of the 'IAF UAS Roadmap' to guide indigenous innovation in unmanned systems.
On Uttam Kumar's birth centenary, actor Prosenjit Chatterjee shares intimate memories of the Bengali matinee idol, recounting how 'Uttam-jethu' not only launched his career but also profoundly influenced his father, Biswajit Chatterjee, and remained a guiding force for their family.
An 11-year-old girl was abducted, raped, and murdered in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh. Her body was recovered from a well on Friday. The accused, Uttam Kumar Singh, was arrested after a police encounter during which he received a gunshot wound. Singh has a history of criminal cases.
A special court in Thane has sentenced a 65-year-old watchman to life imprisonment for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl over three years, leading to her pregnancy. The court noted the crime was committed with a "cool mind" and ordered financial compensation for the survivor.
Olympic bronze medallist Sanjay will captain a young Indian men's hockey team for a three-match tour of New Zealand from November 15 to 23. The tour celebrates 100 years of sporting relations between the two nations and provides international exposure to emerging Under-21 players and India A core members.
Indian general insurers are facing significant underwriting pressure due to increased claims from natural catastrophes, particularly floods, leading to higher combined ratios and widening underwriting losses for major players like New India Assurance, ICICI Lombard, and Bajaj General Insurance.
Pune police have arrested two more individuals, Swapnil Bhagwan Kamble and Chaitanya Uttam Babar, in connection with the alleged contract attack on businessman Rana Suryavanshi near Baramati airport. A minor has also been apprehended, bringing the total arrests to four. The attack was reportedly a contract hit for Rs 2 lakh, with one accused, Dnyandev Mahadev Shinde, allegedly paying two youths to execute it. The motive behind the crime is yet to be established.
Indian shooters experienced a challenging day at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, failing to secure medals in the 10m air rifle mixed team and 25m rapid fire pistol events. A disqualification due to an apparel violation further marred their performance, and the team is yet to win an individual medal in an Olympic discipline or secure a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
India achieved significant success at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, securing a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event and a gold medal in the men's 50m pistol team competition. Ravinder Singh also won an individual silver in the men's 50m pistol. Elavenil Valarivan reached the individual final but finished sixth. India currently stands second in the medal tally.
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted multiple times by a police inspector at the Crime Branch office in North Goa, with the assistance of a woman. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act against Inspector Vikas Deykar and Ranjini Palyekar. The DGP has stated a zero-tolerance policy and initiated action.
Seven of the top 10 best-performing Indian smallcap stocks over the past year, linked to the US data centre boom and AI infrastructure, are now facing a valuation test as enthusiasm for AI investment shows signs of cooling on Wall Street. Analysts warn that the rally in these Indian counterparts may have left valuations increasingly stretched, with any pullback in US capital expenditure potentially weighing on their share prices.
India's unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above saw a marginal improvement, dipping to 5.1 per cent in the July-September 2026 quarter from 5.4 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The decline was primarily driven by a fall in rural unemployment, while urban joblessness remained largely stable.
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for over 1.17 crore central government employees and pensioners, effective from July 1, 2026, ahead of Diwali.
Two men have been arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district for allegedly shooting an Indian-born cheetah, KNG-22, last month. The cheetah was found injured on October 25 and died two days later. A special task force investigated the incident, leading to the recovery of the double-barrel muzzle-loading gun used in the crime and the arrest of the two siblings.
Mutual fund (MF) investor growth has slowed for the second consecutive year, with 4.4 million net new investors added in calendar year 2026 till September, the slowest pace since 2023. This deceleration coincides with weakness in the equity market, increased volatility, stricter regulatory guidelines on high-risk trading, and a decline in new fund launches and offerings.
A strike by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) workers has caused widespread power outages across Gurugram, Faridabad, and Nuh districts since Wednesday night. Thousands of residents and industrial units are affected, leading to significant economic losses and disruption of essential services like water supply. Talks between authorities and striking employees have so far been inconclusive.
The Ministries of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Corporate Affairs spent only 8 per cent of their FY27 Budget Estimates in the first half of the financial year, making them among the top underspenders, according to data from the Controller General of Accounts.
Global brokerage Goldman Sachs has maintained its 'Buy' rating on Paytm, revising its 12-month price target to Rs 2,010. The brokerage anticipates a valuation re-rating for the fintech company, driven by sustained revenue growth, expanding margins, and continuous market share gains, particularly in consumer payments and financial services. Despite flagging higher device capital expenditure, Goldman Sachs remains positive on Paytm's underlying business momentum and future earnings potential.
Credit card spending in India experienced its first year-on-year decline since February 2021, falling 5.9 per cent to approximately 2.04 trillion in September, primarily due to a high base from the previous year's early festive sales and GST rate cuts.
Delhi Police have arrested two members of a local gang, Rohit and Hasib, for allegedly opening fire at a marble businessman's building in Kirti Nagar, west Delhi. The incident followed extortion threats received by the businessman, with the accused reportedly acting on instructions from Nitin Dabas alias Vicky Haddal, who is suspected of links to an overseas criminal nexus. Police seized weapons and a stolen motorcycle used in the crime.
India's venture capital equity funding for startups has remained largely flat over the past three years, with a slight increase in total funding but a sharp decline in the number of rounds, indicating a concentration of capital in fewer, larger deals, particularly in deeptech and AI sectors.
The Supreme Court has mandated that banks must be held accountable for losses incurred by digital fraud victims, ensuring compensation of at least the amount lost if the fraud stems from the financial institution's lack of due diligence. The court emphasised that the proposed RBI regulatory framework must include enforceable provisions for compensation, preventive measures, and institutional accountability, moving beyond mere advisories. The CJI stressed the need for banks to use technology like AI to prevent fraud by monitoring unusual transactions and called for stronger accountability clauses against non-compliant banks.
India's private equity (PE) industry is transitioning from a 'spray and pray' approach to a more selective investment model, focusing on established businesses, greater strategic influence, and operational transformation to generate definitive returns, according to industry leaders Renuka Ramnath and Amit Chandra.
A 63-year-old man was arrested in Kangra district for allegedly murdering his 53-year-old wife with an iron tool following a domestic dispute on Wednesday morning. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating.
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Mid and smallcap mutual fund schemes in India have quadrupled their assets under management (AUM) to 10 trillion in five years, driven by strong investor inflows and market gains, with experts anticipating continued growth despite mixed valuations.
Investors are set to monitor quarterly earnings, crude oil prices, the Jio Platforms initial public offering, and foreign investor activity in the upcoming holiday-shortened week, according to market analysts.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated that the historic Free Trade Agreement with India, now in effect, will help grow both economies, allowing Kiwi businesses to reach over a billion more customers with significantly reduced tariffs, leading to 'more jobs and higher wages for Kiwis'.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced that Input Tax Credit (ITC) will now be available on health and life insurance policies provided by employers to their employees, a move expected to significantly reduce costs for businesses, especially MSMEs.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has marginally raised its retail inflation forecast for the current fiscal year (FY27) to 5.2 per cent from 5 per cent, citing increasing price pressures across various commodities. Concurrently, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to hike the key interest rate (repo) by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent, shifting its stance to 'calibrated tightening'.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that surplus liquidity in the banking system is expected to drain within the current financial year, utilising tools like currency leakage, sell-buy swaps, open market operations (OMOs), and variable rate operations.
Researchers have outlined five crucial actions to help the world prepare for a potentially strongest-on-record El Nino, aiming to reduce its severe health consequences like infectious diseases, malnutrition, and heat-related conditions. These recommendations, published in The Lancet, emphasise a comprehensive risk overview and early preparatory measures.
PFRDA Chairperson S Ramann announced an ambitious target to add 2-3 crore new subscribers to the National Pension System (NPS) within the next two years. This growth will be significantly driven by the new 'NPS Tatkal' scheme, which enables direct enrolment and contributions via UPI applications, making the pension system more accessible, especially in tier 2 and tier 3 cities and for the informal sector.
Indian states' capital expenditure (capex) utilisation for April-August FY27 fell to 21.21 per cent, slightly below the 21.73 per cent recorded in the same period of FY26, according to a CAG analysis. Despite the dip, this figure remains the third highest in the past six years, with significant variations observed across states.
The Hindu Raksha Dal's planned Hanuman Chalisa recital outside a mosque in Meerut was called off after police intervened, detaining activists and stepping up security to prevent communal disharmony.
Non-resident Indian (NRI) deposit schemes witnessed a staggering 678.2 per cent increase, reaching $36.24 billion in the April-July period of FY27, primarily driven by strong FCNR(B) deposit flows and a concessional swap facility introduced by the RBI.
The GST Council is set to discuss the application of GST on merchant fees for UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. This comes as a new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.4% (capped at Rs 300) is effective from October 15 for such transactions, which, as a service, would typically attract an 18% GST levy. The Council's decision is anticipated to consider consumer interests, with merchants potentially able to claim Input Tax Credit.
