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Bihar records highest-ever voter turnout of 64.66% in first phase of polls
The Election Commission said Bihar's voter turnout in phase one of the Assembly polls was the highest ever, with officials crediting the special electoral roll revision for the record numbers
 "Bihar records highest-ever voter turnout of 64.66% in first phase of polls")
DIIs extend lead over FPIs as ownership hits record high in September
Domestic institutional investors' ownership in NSE-listed firms climbed to 18.26% in September 2025, while FPIs' holdings dropped to a 13-year low of 16.71%, Prime Database said
 "DIIs extend lead over FPIs as ownership hits record high in September")
Nations look to India's energy transition experience for lessons: Ghosh
Arunabha Ghosh, founder & CEO of Delhi-based think tank CEEW, speaks about his role as an envoy for South Asian nations at the Conference of Parties
 "Nations look to India's energy transition experience for lessons: Ghosh")
Sebi plans more IPO reforms, streamlining share pledge norms & disclosures
Sebi is preparing new reforms to ease IPO processes, including simplified share pledge rules, rationalised offer documents, and stronger corporate governance standards
 "Sebi plans more IPO reforms, streamlining share pledge norms & disclosures")
P&G Hygiene and Health Care net profit marginally down in Q2 FY26
The FMCG firm reported a 1% drop in net profit to Rs 209.86 crore for Q2 FY26, even as revenue rose 1.32% year-on-year to Rs 1,150.17 crore amid a dynamic market environment
 "P&G Hygiene and Health Care net profit marginally down in Q2 FY26")
Competition, rains drag services activity to 5-month low in October
India's services PMI slipped to 58.9 in October, a five-month low, as competition and rains slowed growth even as demand and GST relief supported business optimism
 "Competition, rains drag services activity to 5-month low in October")
Fascist Yoga: How the West twisted yoga's spirit of peace and wellbeing
How yoga has been appropriated, packaged and sold in the West by people whose political views are divorced from its spirit of peace and wellbeing
 "Fascist Yoga: How the West twisted yoga's spirit of peace and wellbeing")
India diversifies petroleum exports as traditional buyers cut sourcing
Move comes as traditional buyers of the country reduce imports
 "India diversifies petroleum exports as traditional buyers cut sourcing")
India may double sugar exports as ethanol diversion falls sharply
Higher exports from the world's second-largest sugar producer could pressure benchmark New York and London futures, which are hovering near five-year lows
 "India may double sugar exports as ethanol diversion falls sharply")
TN govt holds all-party meet to draft safety norms for public events
According to a source, among the suggestions was to collect a deposit amount from the political parties depending on the size of the turnout, and the maximum sum could be ₹20 lakh
 "TN govt holds all-party meet to draft safety norms for public events")
30 years of climate talks: Progress, pitfalls and a planet in peril
Global greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 34% since 1995
 "30 years of climate talks: Progress, pitfalls and a planet in peril")
US job cuts hit two-decade October high as AI and costs reshape firms
Companies announced 153,074 job cuts last month, almost triple the number during the same month last year and driven by the technology and warehousing sectors
 "US job cuts hit two-decade October high as AI and costs reshape firms")
Nancy Pelosi, first woman US House speaker, to retire after 40 years
She has been at the forefront in battling for control of the House and especially taking on Republican Donald Trump, who feuded with her in his first presidential term from 2017-2020
 "Nancy Pelosi, first woman US House speaker, to retire after 40 years")
The learning curve: QS rankings reflect gaps in education governance
India's slipping university ranks signal deep cracks in higher education quality - reforms must focus on academic freedom, research excellence, and teaching standards to stay globally competitive
 "The learning curve: QS rankings reflect gaps in education governance")
Datanomics: Indians flock to OECD countries as migration surges
India leads as the top source of new migrants to OECD nations, with rising citizenship acquisitions and student enrolments highlighting a growing global footprint
 "Datanomics: Indians flock to OECD countries as migration surges")
IBC vs PMLA: Resolution professionals hope for timely resolution
The IBBI circular allows resolution professionals to seek restitution of assets attached under PMLA, but experts say its success depends on timely court orders and clear legal backing
 "IBC vs PMLA: Resolution professionals hope for timely resolution")
Prioritise safety: Weaknesses in railways must be addressed quickly
The Bilaspur collision is a stark reminder that India's railway expansion must be matched by a stronger, technology-driven safety culture focused on prevention, not reaction
 "Prioritise safety: Weaknesses in railways must be addressed quickly")
After ₹100 trillion biz, SBI enters $100 billion market capitalisation club
Entering top 10 global banks by m-cap by 2030 next aim, says Chairman Setty
 "After ₹100 trillion biz, SBI enters $100 billion market capitalisation club")
Time to reclaim the billions that global tech giants make off Indian users
Millions of Indian users generate billions in economic value for global digital platforms, yet most of it flows abroad. India must capture this value locally
 "Time to reclaim the billions that global tech giants make off Indian users")
Despite digitisation, India will need more banks: DFS secy M Nagaraju
However, Nagaraju cautioned that the digital transition must be carefully managed to ensure that service quality and customer trust are not compromised
 "Despite digitisation, India will need more banks: DFS secy M Nagaraju")