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Odisha HC quashes ₹696 cr demand, sets aside ₹1,473 cr notice to JSW Steel

Court has quashed a ₹696.32 crore demand against JSW Steel over mineral dispatch shortfalls at its Jajang iron ore block. It also set aside a separate ₹1,473 cr demand for FY25

NIA court acquits two Pulwama men in 2021 Srinagar grenade blast case

The court acquitted Adil Farooq Bhat and Imran Nazir Najar of charges under the UAPA, IPC and Arms Act, citing insufficient evidence and lapses in the investigation into the August 2021 grenade attack

Q2 results today: UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Zinc, and 33 more on Oct 19

Q2FY27 company results: Firms including Bajaj Finance, Union Bank of India, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (Ireda), HFCL, and Sobha are also to release their July-September earnings today

Delhi to see cool morning, clear skies; IMD forecasts rain in South India

Delhi is forecast to remain dry with a maximum temperature of around 32°C on Monday, while Tamil Nadu, Kerala and parts of Karnataka are likely to receive heavy rain

Tiger Shroff firing case: Actor seen with bandages on chest, arm; probe on

The actor was seen with bandages on his chest and one arm in a video from his residence after gunmen opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening

Delhi HC says voters deleted during SIR can seek re-entry using Form 6

The Delhi High Court said voters whose names were deleted after they failed to submit enumeration forms during SIR could apply through Form 6, rejecting concerns over 'false declarations'

Rain, narrow exits, false alert: What led to Kolkata Puja pandal stampede?

Police say inadequate crowd control, narrow entry and exit gates and a misleading announcement may have triggered panic at the Chorbagan pandal, leaving 19 dead and 25 injured

As campus placements near, old IITs see rising demand for AI talent

Companies are looking to recruit graduates with AI, data and analytics skills as the placement season at IITs begins on December 1, even as some employers remain cautious about fresher hiring

Q2 results today: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank among 18 firms on Oct 17

Q2FY27 company results: Firms including IDBI Bank, Central Bank of India, Punjab & Sind Bank, India Cements, and Ixigo are also to release their July-September earnings today

Delhi to see clear skies today as heavy rain threatens parts of South India

Delhi is likely to see clear skies today as mercury is expected to rise to 33°C after recent showers, while heavy to very heavy rain is likely in parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

EAM Jaishankar will hold talks with Marco Rubio in Mumbai on Oct 20: MEA

The discussions are expected to cover key areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy, critical energy issues, and regional and global developments, the MEA said

Retirement planning surges 50%, 80% opt for monthly contributions: Report

35% of buyers earn below Rs 5 lakh annually, 30% are self-employed and 15% are women, shows data.

Govt raises disability pension to Rs 375, removes age limit: Who qualifies

Revised rules lower disability threshold from 80% to 40%, allowing more people to qualify for monthly assistance under the revamped scheme

Eternal SBI Card offers up to 10% discounts on Zomato, Blinkit, District

Card offers discounts across Zomato, Blinkit and District, plus cashback on select partners. Monthly caps and fees apply

How Spain's housing crisis sparked nationwide protests and a snap election

Spain's housing crisis has sparked protests over soaring rents, evictions and holiday rentals. PM Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29 after parliament rejected housing measures

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Green Card lottery by Nov 1

A court has set a revised timeline for the delayed DV-2027 lottery; applicants born in India are generally ineligible for the programme

Can AI 'feel' pain? Anthropic bans 'cruel' behaviour towards its models

Can AI suffer, or are chatbots simulating pain? Anthropic has banned "sustained cruelty" towards its models, sparking debate over AI welfare, consciousness and treating machines as human

Can every citizen claim to be journalist? SC says issue needs 'examination'

Hearing pleas on journalists allegedly manhandled during Delhi protests, the top court says protection may vary for accredited, freelance journalists and influencers

Delhi property tax waiver extended to Dec 31: Claim process explained

Under SUNIYO 2.0, pay property tax for six financial years to get a 100% waiver on interest, penalties and older dues.

US scraps 540-day work permit extension: What immigrant workers must know

New rule applies to covered renewal applications filed on or after October 30, 2025, and could leave workers unable to work if their permits expire before USCIS approves renewals