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Zoho pauses annual pay hikes, cuts marketing spend amid rising AI costs

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu cited a fourfold rise in server prices, higher AI usage costs and an uncertain software outlook

SC stays defamation trial against Rahul Gandhi over remarks against PM Modi

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the complainant, M H Shrishrimal, seeking their responses in four weeks

Proposed steel policy seeks AI-led detection of sub-standard steel imports

The proposed policy seeks to build a roadmap for the Indian steel industry until 2047

Fintech funding up 14% to $2.2 bn in Jan-Sep, deal count falls 41%: Tracxn

This year's funding is still only about 40 per cent of the peak of $5.5 billion recorded in the first nine months of 2021

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka detained near Jantar Mantar

In a post on X, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said several other team members, including Ajinkya Shinde, had also been detained

Kolte-Patil Developers Q2 sales bookings rise 52% to record ₹1,019 crore

Its sales bookings stood at ₹670 crore in the year-ago period

Delhi Police seeks CAPF deployment extension till Oct 20 amid protest fears

In a letter to MHA, police requested that the deployment, which was scheduled to end on Monday, be extended to maintain law and order and deal with any potential situation

SC registry flags over 10 defects in Rahul Gandhi's plea in SIR case

The registry asked the filing lawyer to submit a clear copy of the ID card of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who is one of the co-petitioners in the case

India, America expanding cooperation across sectors: US envoy Sergio Gor

Gor highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries, citing recent military exercises, defence cooperation and investments by US and Indian companies

CJP announces protest in Rajasthan against 'illegal detention' by police

CJP spokesperson Deepak Baliyan alleged that police in Rajasthan prevented the party workers from joining protests in Delhi and harassed their families

INDIA bloc leaders to hold joint presser, Rahul to host tea for Oppn MPs

A joint press conference of INDIA bloc leaders would precede the tea at Gandhi's 5, Sunehri Bagh Road residence

Centre to set up high-level committee to address sugarcane farmers' issues

The Centre will form a high-level committee within a week to address sugarcane farmers' concerns in Maharashtra and Karnataka over pricing, recovery rates and sugar mill irregularities.

Adani begins construction of 10,432 Dharavi rehabilitation homes in Mumbai

Ten per cent of the commercial space in each rehabilitation building will be reserved to generate revenue for maintaining common infrastructure

President appoints 4 new state governors; switches governors for 2 states

Om Prakash Mathur, Governor of Sikkim, will be the new Governor of Keralam in place of Arlekar, a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said

Protesting at Ramlila Maidan may cost over ₹1 lakh, bookings full

According to protesters, for an organisation or a group of residents planning a demonstration, Ramlila Maidan requires a steep entry cost. The Jantar Mantar site did not require a payment of this kind

GST officers to focus on widening base, increase cash tax collection

With the economic benefits of last year's GST rate revamp showing results, GST officers will now follow a more "facilitative approach" rather than "mandatory compliance" to show trust in taxpayers

Airspace curbs impact on Air India worse than last year: Report

Air India faces longer flight routes, higher fuel costs and additional expenses as airspace restrictions linked to the Middle East conflict worsen the impact of Pakistan's airspace closure.

RBI's liquidity move lifts weighted average call money rates by 12 bps

The measures, including moves to increase the daily CRR maintenance limit to 99 per cent and bond sales through open market operations, will also help accelerate rate hike transmission, they said

Northeast monsoon onset over southern peninsula likely in 2-3 days: IMD

The IMD expects the northeast monsoon to reach southern India in the next 2-3 days, bringing a prolonged wet spell and heavy rainfall to several states from October 15 to 18.

EU sanctions nearly 1,600 Russians and firms over drone, missile parts

The EU has sanctioned nearly 1,600 Russian individuals and firms linked to military production, targeting suppliers of drone and missile components amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.