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Delhi protest: Central Park shut, security tightened in Connaught Place

Delhi is preparing for the CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest with extensive security arrangements and restrictions around Central Park in Connaught Place

Non-citizens moving home in the US must report new address within 10 days

Failure to update USCIS records can mean missed immigration notices, delayed applications and problems receiving important documents.

WhatsApp 'No' fraud alert: 5 ways to protect your money from scammers

A fake debit alert can trigger panic and expose you to fraud. Know how to verify messages, protect your money and report cybercrime.

Tesla Roadster takes flight: Musk's new sports car flips, floats and stuns

Tesla has unveiled its redesigned Roadster with rocket thrusters, mid-air stunts and claimed 0-100 kmph acceleration in 0.81 seconds; the electric sports car is expected to launch in 2028

US midterms 2026: What is at stake for Trump, Republicans and Democrats

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for election; republicans currently control both chambers of Congress

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