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Kolkata struggles to return to normal after heavy rains, 11 dead so far
Till filing of this report, several areas, particularly Patuli, Santoshpur, Ballygunje, Salt Lake and pockets of north and central parts of the city, remained waterlogged
 "Kolkata struggles to return to normal after heavy rains, 11 dead so far")
BJP alleges Ladakh protest part of Congress' plot to create unrest in India
Showing pictures of the incident, the BJP leader said that Congress' Stanzing Sepang, who is the councillor from Upper Leh ward, provoked the youth
 "BJP alleges Ladakh protest part of Congress' plot to create unrest in India")
Sebi hikes custodian net worth requirement to ₹75 cr for risk management
Existing custodians can achieve new networth requirements within three years, Sebi said
 "Sebi hikes custodian net worth requirement to ₹75 cr for risk management")
Multiple triggers may help Apollo Hospitals Enterprise regain its pulse
Multiple triggers could help Apollo Hospitals to reverse underperformance
 "Multiple triggers may help Apollo Hospitals Enterprise regain its pulse")
Punjab cabinet gives approval to OTS scheme to recover pre-GST arrears
The cabinet also gave prosecution sanction against former Punjab minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot in a corruption case registered by vigilance bureau in 2022
 "Punjab cabinet gives approval to OTS scheme to recover pre-GST arrears")
Polymed acquires 100% stake in Italy-based device maker Citieffe
Poly Medicure will acquire Italy's Citieffe Group for Rs 324 crore, gaining entry into the global orthopaedics market and expanding its overseas footprint after PendraCare
 "Polymed acquires 100% stake in Italy-based device maker Citieffe")
GSTAT launch: One forum for state, Centre GST appeals, says FM Sitharaman
Sub heading: 4.8 lakh pending appeals to be heard, says GSTAT Head Mishra
 "GSTAT launch: One forum for state, Centre GST appeals, says FM Sitharaman")
A fab debate on display: India's dilemma over display tech self-reliance
India debates which display fab to set up, weighing LCD, OLED, and emerging micro-OLED technologies for self-reliance in the sector
 "A fab debate on display: India's dilemma over display tech self-reliance")
Kremlin says Trump claims on war in Ukraine mistaken, offers 'real info'
The Kremlin countered that the Russian economy was stable, despite some problems caused by sanctions
 "Kremlin says Trump claims on war in Ukraine mistaken, offers 'real info'")
China ends developing-nation status to strengthen WTO amid Trump tariffs
Commerce Ministry officials on Wednesday said the move was an attempt to boost the global trading system
 "China ends developing-nation status to strengthen WTO amid Trump tariffs")
Zelenskyy questions UN's effectiveness, says weapons decide survival
The Ukrainian leader underscored that the decisive factor in the war with Russia would be weapons rather than legal frameworks
 "Zelenskyy questions UN's effectiveness, says weapons decide survival")
Agri share in GDP must rise to 26% for India to be self-reliant: Gadkari
Gadkari also asked the agro-chemicals industry to focus on introducing affordable bio-pesticides and bio-insecticides products by undertaking intensive research & development (R&D) works
 "Agri share in GDP must rise to 26% for India to be self-reliant: Gadkari")
Hockey India League 2026 auction: Full squad of men's and women's teams
HIL 2026 auction highlights: Liam Henderson costliest at Rs 42 lakh, Sander de Wijn at Rs 36 lakh. Full men's and women's squads revealed for all teams.
 "Hockey India League 2026 auction: Full squad of men's and women's teams")
The CEO Mindset: Shiv Shivakumar puts behaviour at the heart of leadership
For leaders, what matters more - behaviour and mindset, or actions and practices? S Shivakumar's book argues for the former
 "The CEO Mindset: Shiv Shivakumar puts behaviour at the heart of leadership")
Lightspeed leads $23 mn funding in Emergent AI app-building platform
AI startup Emergent raises $23 million Series A led by Lightspeed as platform hits $15 million ARR in 90 days with 1.5 million apps built from natural language prompts
 "Lightspeed leads $23 mn funding in Emergent AI app-building platform")
India vs Bangladesh live streaming, Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 telecast
The live telecast of the India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match will be available on Sony Sports Network in India
Lupin gets tentative nod from USFDA for generic HIV treatment drug
Citing IQVIA MAT July 2025 data, Lupin said the Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide tablets (Biktarvy) had estimated annual sales of $16,237 million in the US
 "Lupin gets tentative nod from USFDA for generic HIV treatment drug")
Justice in India: Cost, language, and distance keep millions unheard
Justice in India remains unequal as cost, language, and distance exclude millions - but reforms in legal aid, technology, and regional languages can make the system more inclusive
 "Justice in India: Cost, language, and distance keep millions unheard")
BMC told to make road works dashboard citizen-centric in Mumbai
The civic body has developed a dashboard named 'Cement Concretization Roads in Mumbai,' which has been open to the public since September 4
 "BMC told to make road works dashboard citizen-centric in Mumbai")
Government extends CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's tenure by 8 months till May 2026
Gen Chauhan's current stint as the top military officer is scheduled to end on September 30
 "Government extends CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's tenure by 8 months till May 2026")