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India flags high unpaid UN dues, raises concern over 2026 liquidity crunch

India has raised concern over the UN's liquidity pressures, noting that unpaid regular budget assessments stood at $1.46 billion in 2026, with more than 90% owed by a single member state

India urges vigilance on weapons tech transfers to terror-linked actors

The comments appeared to be a thinly veiled reference to Pakistan and the global proliferation network led by A Q Khan

Delhi Police transfers trespassing case against CJP leaders to Crime Branch

Police have now transferred the case to the Inter State Cell unit of Crime Branch for further investigation

Air India, IndiGo, AAIB to appear before parliamentary panel on Nov 2

Representatives of Air India, IndiGo, AAIB and BCAS will appear before a parliamentary panel on November 2 as part of its review of civil aviation sector public undertakings.

Three Meitei men killed in Manipur militant ambush, protests erupt

Three Meitei villagers were killed and three injured in a militant ambush in Manipur, triggering protests outside the chief minister's residence as security forces launched a combing operation.

Piramal Finance Q2FY27 results: Net profit zooms 67% to ₹545 crore

Piramal Finance reports a 67% year-on-year jump in Q2 net profit to ₹545 crore, driven by strong core income growth, higher assets under management and improved cost efficiency

Punjab & Sind Bank Q2 net profit surges 40% to ₹412 cr on improved income

Punjab & Sind Bank reports a 40% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to ₹412 crore, supported by higher interest income and improved asset quality

EAM S Jaishankar, Swift's CEO discuss facilitating smooth commerce

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets SWIFT CEO Javier Perez-Tasso in New Delhi to discuss global commerce and geopolitical challenges

US is 'very close' to finalising a trade deal with India: Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says India and the US are close to finalising a trade deal, with Russian oil purchases and tariff waivers among the key considerations

Jio Platforms' anchor book draws record ₹2.5 trillion in bids ahead of IPO

Jio Platforms is set to raise up to $3.2 billion at a valuation of $108.3 billion in what will be ​India's biggest ever IPO

Just Dial Q2 profit declines 9.73% to ₹107.8 cr despite 13% revenue growth

Just Dial's revenue from operations rose 13.11 per cent to Rs 342.82 crore in Q2 FY27, while total expenses increased 14.6 per cent and net profit fell to Rs 107.8 crore

Ireda Q2 net profit edges up at ₹554 crore, loan disbursements rise 31%

Ireda's loan disbursements rose 31 per cent to Rs 10,579 crore in the September quarter, while its loan book grew 15 per cent and net NPAs declined to 1.08 per cent from 1.97 per cent

Waaree Renewable Technologies Q2 net profit falls over 29% to ₹81 crore

Waaree Renewable Technologies' Q2FY27 net profit fell over 29% to ₹81.48 crore as higher expenses weighed on earnings, even as revenue rose to ₹1,057.84 crore.

CareEdge Global IFSC to sell 19.8% stake to State Bank of India, NSEIX

After the share transfer is completed, the company will continue to hold an 80.2 per cent equity stake in CGIL

Auto tech cos raise $1.3 bn across 97 funding rounds in 2026 so far: Tracxn

The funding rounds were led by ride-hailing firm Rapido's $240 million, followed by electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy's $180 million and River's $102 million

Alembic Pharma receives USFDA approval for generic ear infection drug

The product is indicated for the treatment of certain ear infections in paediatric patients aged six months and older, as well as adults and elderly patients

FSSAI issues notice to Zepto over complaint of delivering expired besan

FSSAI said it has issued a notice to Zepto Marketplace Pvt Ltd regarding a complaint about the delivery of expired besan

Moody's sees limited impact on Fairfax leverage from IDBI Bank takeover

Fairfax's financial leverage stood at around 34 per cent, which declined to 27 per cent after excluding non-recourse debt at its non-insurance companies, Moody's said in a statement

Engineering exports may hit record $150 billion in FY27: EEPC chairman

The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) Chairman said shipments are recording healthy growth in markets such as the US

ACME Solar signs 300 MW power supply pact with Seci at ₹6 per unit

The assured peak supply under Seci's FDRE-IX tranche was at a tariff of ₹6 per unit, with an effective date of October 6, 2026, a company statement said