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LPU protest: SIT formed, classes suspended for 10 days; what we know so far

LPU has suspended classes for 10 days and postponed mid-term exams after violent protests over unverified sexual assault claims; Police have registered an FIR and formed an SIT

Bank strike deferred: Are banks open today? Here's what you need to know

Banks will remain open from September 28 to 30 after the UFBU deferred its three-day strike following talks with the IBA on five-day banking, the PLI scheme and other pending issues

ED attaches ₹442 crore assets in RummyCulture money laundering case

The latest attachment takes the total value of assets attached, frozen and seized in the Enforcement Directorate's investigation to about ₹2,843 crore

LPU students vandalise campus after unverified rape claim sparks protest

Students damaged property and blocked the Jalandhar-Phagwara highway after unverified claims spread online; police said they had received no complaint or evidence of such a crime

Replacing 1 mn bpd of Russian oil could cost India up to $3.7 bn a year

India may face higher crude costs and tighter supply as refiners look for alternatives to Russian barrels amid US tariff pressure and rising fuel demand

AI is shopping for you now. What does that mean for ecommerce in India?

AI agents could soon handle shopping decisions and transactions for consumers, forcing ecommerce, travel, and insurance platforms to rethink pricing, customer engagement, and security

Rain returns to Delhi despite monsoon withdrawal; UP, 7 states on alert

A depression over Chhattisgarh is moving towards southeastern Uttar Pradesh, triggering heavy rain and thunderstorms across north and central India on September 26

Delayed flat possession: Accepting keys won't end interest claim, says HC

HC says buyers can claim interest despite accepting delayed possession; 'zero period' cannot erase earlier default.

Australia student visa changes explained: New rules on family and stay

The country is restricting dependants, tightening 'visa switching' and changing skilled visa priorities as it seeks greater control over migration.

Claude AI discovers CRISPR-like gene-editing system: All you need to know

Anthropic says 950 Claude agents scanned more than 200,000 reverse transcriptases in 21 hours, identifying a novel system called ART that researchers later validated in a laboratory

More consumer-friendly insurance? Regulator targets costs, misselling

Lower expense limits, tighter commission caps, stronger misselling safeguards and wider disclosures are part of Irdai's proposed insurance reforms.

Dabur gets NCLT's nod to absorb Ayurvedic hair oil brand Sesa Care

The merger will become effective after completion of necessary statutory filings and other conditions stipulated under the scheme

Loneliness, ageing population driving senior living arrangement demand

India's 60-plus population is set to rise to 347 mn by 2050 from 149 mn in 2022, driving demand for senior communities that combine housing, healthcare and wellness as social isolation rises

ECI postpones CEC Gyanesh Kumar's two UP events, cites no link to row

The Election Commission has deferred two voter-awareness programmes in Uttar Pradesh, while maintaining that the decision was unrelated to the controversy surrounding the poll pane

IITs to stop campus hiring by 22 firms for 2 yrs over unhonoured job offers

The IITs placement committee will notify the companies by September 30 after more than 150 offers across 23 IITs were not honoured

Saaras V4: Sarvam AI's new speech model can transcribe 22 Indian languages

Since its launch, Sarvam AI's Saaras V4 has got technology enthusiasts talking. Here's what's new about the model

46% lack adequate emergency funds, 60% have low health cover: Report

57% of Indians have EMIs, 46% lack 3-month emergency funds and 60% have low health cover

US 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2004 as global selloff deepens

US 30-year Treasury yield rose to 5.48%, its highest since 2004, while the benchmark 10-year yield climbed to 5.20%, as the global bond selloff deepened

Air India clears ₹17.74 crore payout for outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson

The payout comprises ₹15.24 crore in replacement shares due under the former CEO's long-term incentive plan for FY23-FY25, along with a ₹2.5 crore one-time reward approved for FY25

Election Commission adds 'Mark VIP' feature to BLO app amid Delhi SIR

The feature was added to the app in July, allowing Booth Level Officers to flag certain electors as VIPs during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision