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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

Jio eyes big share of India's digital economy: Akash Ambani ahead of IPO

Chairman of Reliance Jio Akash Ambani said that Jio Platforms aims to capture a large share of India's $1.4 trillion digital economy by FY31, as it expands AI services in 12 Indian languages

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

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

EPFO extends PF filing deadline to Oct 31: What employees should check

Employers get 16 more days to file September PF returns after the wage ceiling revision. Here's what employees should check

Why was IDBI Bank sold at ₹81 a share? Understanding the valuation

The government used an independent valuation benchmark of ₹75.99 per share after rejecting an earlier bid of ₹75 that fell short of the ₹94.42 reserve price

IDBI Bank-Fairfax deal: What RBI rules say on foreign ownership and control

While India allows substantial FDI in private sector banks, the RBI regulates who can own them, how much voting power shareholders can exercise and how much equity promoters can retain over time

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

Ankita Bhandari case: Why her parents are protesting at India Gate

Ankita Bhandari's parents have given the Centre 24 hours to cancel Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim governor, demanding that it be put on hold until the CBI probe is complete

Govt mandates caller name display from Nov 1: Here's what the new rules say

The government has mandated caller name display from November 1, 2026. The service will show callers' names alongside their numbers, with specific rules for domestic, international and business calls

Jio Platforms IPO: When was it launched and what are its future plans?

Jio Platforms is set to launch its IPO on October 21, marking a major milestone as Reliance's digital arm looks to expand beyond telecom into AI, cloud computing, and digital services

UK visa curbs hit university offers: What prospective students must know

The UK has lowered its visa refusal threshold for universities to 5 per cent, raising concerns over admissions and recruitment of overseas students.

Meet Prem Watsa, the Canadian billionaire behind Fairfax's IDBI bet

Known as Canada's Warren Buffett, the Hyderabad-born investor has made India a long-term bet, with the proposed IDBI Bank acquisition marking his latest big move

Starlink restrictions in Ukraine disrupt military operations: What we know

Ukraine's military operations were disrupted by sudden Starlink restrictions, raising concerns over foreign control of satellite connectivity and national security risks

US proposes unfreezing Russian assets to revive Ukraine peace talks: Report

European delegates, however, rebuffed the proposal, which was pitched by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner

Anthropic's revenue rises 45% to $16.8 billion in Q3 ahead of IPO

The company is preparing for a potential November listing, seeking to convince investors that its rapid revenue growth and improving efficiency can sustain heavy spending on computing and research

Explained: What laws protect Indian seafarers working in conflict zones

Indian seafarers often work on foreign-flagged ships in conflict zones. Here is how Indian and international laws, flag states and government agencies assist them during emergencies

Explained: What preventive detention, arrest and detention mean under law

Three CJP leaders were detained during protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Here is what preventive detention, arrest and detention mean and how they differ

Reliance Consumer Products rolls out ₹20 flavoured milk in Tamil Nadu

Reliance Consumer Products Limited announced its entry into the ready-to-drink dairy market with the launch of Joyland flavoured milk in Tamil Nadu.

Cabinet extends social assistance scheme till FY31 with ₹53,428 cr outlay

The Cabinet has approved continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme for five years, with changes to disability pension eligibility and assistance rates