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India's unemployment rate steady at 5% in September, shows NSO data

The increase in the jobless rate was sharper for women, rising to 5.2 per cent from 5.1 per cent in August

Datanomics: Delhi Metro's restrictions hit a 10-year high in 2026

Delhi Metro station restrictions surged to 100 in 2026, accounting for nearly 30% of all restrictions since 2017, amid a rise in protest-related closures

FM holds bilateral talks with UK, Swiss, Japanese counterparts in Bangkok

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held bilateral meetings with her counterparts from the UK, Switzerland and Japan in Bangkok to discuss strengthening financial and economic cooperation

AI agents accessed Indian systems, sensitive data without consent: Cert-In

Indian organisations failed to detect unauthorised access by AI models and agents, while AI companies voluntarily disclosed the incidents to Cert-In, the cyber agency said

SC upholds Bombay HC ruling quashing Yes Bank's ₹8,415-cr AT1 write-off

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to quash Yes Bank's ₹8,415-crore AT1 bond write-off, ruling that the administrator lacked the legal authority.

EC to conduct SSR of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union territories

The Election Commission will conduct Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 states and UTs, including poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa.

First tranche of India-US deal close to conclusion, says Piyush Goyal

India and the US are finalising the legal text of the first tranche of their trade deal, with New Delhi seeking a competitive tariff advantage before operationalising the agreement

SC orders preservation of Delhi protest footage, issues notices to Centre

The Supreme Court sought replies from the Centre, Delhi Police and opposition leaders on petitions over recent protests, while ordering preservation of CCTV footage and digital evidence.

PM Modi unveils ₹3,350 cr projects in Ladakh, boosts road, air connectivity

PM Modi inaugurated and dedicated ₹3,350 crore worth of projects in Ladakh, including Leh airport's new terminal, a strategic road, hydropower facilities and water reservoirs.

Defence Ministry signs ₹4,106 cr deals for IAF satellite, Navy torpedoes

Communication satellite contract worth ₹2,563 crore; ₹1,543 crore deal for torpedoes

Vijay Mallya's flamboyant lifestyle delaying loan settlement: Karnataka HC

The court made the observation while granting relief to Diageo Holdings Netherlands BV in a dispute over shares held by Mallya in UBL

Southwest monsoon withdraws from India, northeast monsoon begins: IMD

The IMD says the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from India, while northeast monsoon rains have begun in parts of the South. This year's southwest monsoon rainfall was 12.6% below normal.

SC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi, Congress over INDIA bloc's march to court

The Supreme Court seeks replies from Rahul Gandhi and Congress over the INDIA bloc's October 12 march to the court, held to demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and an end to SIR

Domestic getaways, Asian destinations gain for festival travel: Agoda

Bangkok, Phuket and Tokyo lead international searches by Indian travellers, while Goa, Puri and Udaipur remain popular domestic destinations, according to Agoda's latest travel data

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India: What law says about OCI cardholders

Imran Khan, who is a US citizen, has been asked to leave India after attending a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Here is what the law says about foreign nationals

Neet-PG 2026: SC seeks Centre's response on answer key transparency plea

Plea seeks access to questions and answer options shown to each candidate, their responses and the correct answers, arguing that the current system limits independent verification of evaluation

Delhi clears Industrial Policy 2026, plans ₹1,000 crore for new industries

The 10-year policy seeks to attract investment in data centres, GCCs, advanced manufacturing and clean industries, while the Mukhyamantri Udyamshree Yojana will receive ₹1,000 cr over 5 years

PM Modi unveils 5 key infra projects worth ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh

Recognising the importance of preserving Ladakh's ancient archaeological heritage, the prime minister also inaugurated India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park at Sindhu Ghat in Leh

Why does food cost more when the world has near-record grain supplies?

World Food Day 2026: Global grain supplies remain relatively high, but a combination of factors threatens to make food less affordable now and may impact production in 2027

Delhi Police chief tenders 'unconditional apology' to SC, defends curbs

Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar said intelligence inputs and changing ground conditions informed the October 10 measures, including regulation of Metro services, to maintain public order