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Q2 results today: TCS, Indian Bank, 4 others set to announce earnings

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Indian Bank, K R Rail Engineering, Lotus Chocolate, Onix Solar and Grand Oak Capital are scheduled to announce their Q2FY27 financial results today

Amazon cuts around 1,000 jobs; India retail employees among those hit

Amazon has cut nearly 1,000 white-collar jobs, affecting employees in India, the US and the UK. The layoffs mainly impact its Stores unit as the company expands its focus on AI

Entertain people again: CJI to Rajpal Yadav as SC hears cheque-bounce case

A Bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, was hearing Rajpal Yadav's plea in connection with cases arising from a financial dispute linked to his 2012 film

Why blocking sunlight to cool Earth is becoming a global policy concern

Solar radiation modification could temporarily cool the planet by reflecting sunlight, but uncertain effects on rainfall, ecosystems and geopolitics are raising governance concerns

OpenAI shares summaries of math problems solved by its unreleased model

OpenAI has released 722 manuscripts covering 372 families of mathematical results, including solutions to hundreds of open questions.

Nobel Prize 2026 in chemistry awarded to Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai

Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discoveries that helped explain how chemical reactions can produce molecules with the same handedness

GST Council meet: Industry seeks smoother refunds and fewer notices

As the GST Council prepares to meet, businesses want the next phase of reform to focus on getting stuck credit moving, reducing repeated scrutiny and making compliance simpler

RBI policy highlights: Repo rate rises 25 bps as inflation risks broaden

The RBI raises the repo rate to 5.5% as inflation risks broaden, while keeping its growth outlook firm. Here are the key takeaways from Governor Sanjay Malhotra's statement

Small fee unlikely to impact UPI transaction volumes: RBI Governor on MDR

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said a small MDR on select UPI payments is unlikely to materially affect transaction volumes as the new charge takes effect from October 15

Paramount-Warner merger: How the year-long Hollywood bidding war unfolded

What began as Warner Bros Discovery's plan to split its studios from its declining television networks turned into a bidding war involving Paramount, Netflix and other buyers

High liquidity no concern for NBFC asset quality, says RBI Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank sees no asset-quality concerns for NBFCs despite high liquidity, while bank credit growth is expected to remain strong

Maharashtra gives Ola, Uber, Rapido 9 months to go fully electric

Under the plan, aggregators currently operating petrol-powered bike taxis in Maharashtra will get six months to comply with the EV mandate, reported The Indian Express

Digital credit push for micro firms as govt asks banks to step up lending

Banks have been asked to strengthen end-to-end digital lending and widen access to UPI credit lines as the government pushes deeper financial inclusion

PM Surya Ghar crosses 17.5 GW; rooftop additions fall for 2nd month: Report

PM Surya Ghar has crossed 17.5 GW, but monthly rooftop solar additions fell for a second straight month, a report shows

October 7 attack to Gaza ceasefire: Three years of Israel-Hamas conflict

From the October 7 attack and 251 hostages to the war in Gaza, regional escalation, ceasefires and plans for Gaza's future, here is a timeline of the key developments over three years

INDIA bloc protest: Rahul, Priyanka booked as Opposition plans next move

Delhi Police booked Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi after Tuesday's protest, while INDIA bloc MPs are set to meet on Wednesday to discuss their next steps over the SIR row

RBI MPC raises FY27 inflation forecast to 5.2%, projects GDP growth at 7.1%

RBI MPC October 2026: The policy committee raised the repo rate to 5.5% and changed the stance to 'calibrated tightening'

RBI MPC hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%: A look at last five hikes

The RBI MPC has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent. Here is a look at the central bank's five previous rate hikes and the inflation backdrop at the time

RBI MPC lowers FY27 inflation forecast to 5%, projects GDP growth at 6.7%

RBI MPC October 2026: The policy committee raised the repo rate to 5.5% and changed the stance to 'calibrated tightening'

RBI announces two measures to ease financial information access for users

The RBI will allow interoperability among account aggregators and enable bank deposit details in consolidated account statements, alongside a new financial markets committee