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SBI customer data on dark web: Suspected leak involves 3,897 records | Cyber attack | Data security

SBI is investigating a suspected data leak after 3,897 customer records containing personal information were identified on the dark web. What details may have been exposed, how is the bank responding.

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Updated On : 21 Oct 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

UPI charges put on hold until after Diwali: Who will pay? | MDR | UPI payments

NPCI has delayed the rollout of MDR fees on select UPI merchant payments until after Diwali. What is the fee, who pays it, and why has the implementation been postponed?

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Updated On : 13 Oct 2026 | 5:59 PM IST

RBI hikes rates: Will your FD earn more? | RBI MPC Outcome | Interest rates

The RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. For FD investors, the key question is simple: will deposit rates now rise? Here is what the hike means for existing FDs, fresh deposits an

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

RBI hikes rates: Will your FD earn more? | RBI MPC Outcome | Interest rates

The RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. For FD investors, the key question is simple: will deposit rates now rise? Here is what the hike means for existing FDs

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

RBI MPC Outcome: RBI MPC hikes repo rate to 5.5%, changes stance to 'calibrated tightening'

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Wednesday unanimously hiked the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent from 5.25 per cent.

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

Changing your name on Aadhaar? UIDAI’s new rules explained | Aadhaar card update

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has revised its Aadhaar name-update rules, effective September 18, with different document requirements for minor corrections,

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

More solar, yet power shortages: Why India struggles after sunset

Several Indian states, including Rajasthan and Gujarat, are seeking additional power from the Centre to avoid outages. India’s electricity shortfall reached 560 million units in September,

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

57th GST Council meeting: What should businesses expect?

Ahead of the upcoming GST Council meeting, businesses could see proposals aimed at reducing paperwork and easing the money tied up in tax credits. These are expected to include more predictable.

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

Jio IPO listing likely by October-end at ₹12 trillion-plus valuation: What we know

Jio Platforms could make its stock-market debut by October-end at a valuation of over ₹12 trillion, potentially making it India’s biggest IPO yet. With a proposed ₹3.8-billion issue, strong.

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 8:23 PM IST

Why are IITs restricting 22 companies from campus hiring?

More than 150 job offers made to IIT students graduating in 2026 were not honoured, prompting the All IITs Placement Committee to restrict 22 companies from campus hiring

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Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 7:15 PM IST

Unauthorised Pakistan-made creams sold in India: What happened?

Two Pakistan-made beauty creams flagged by India’s drug regulator for excessive heavy metals were found listed on major Indian shopping platforms. Some were even labelled “Made in India”.

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Updated On : 16 Sep 2026 | 5:24 PM IST

US suspends Cognizant’s new green card filings: What it means for workers

The US Labour Department has suspended Cognizant’s ability to file new PERM applications, adding uncertainty for employees seeking employer-sponsored green cards. Here’s what the move means for Indian

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Updated On : 10 Sep 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

Old Monk dispute explained: FSSAI questions what’s really inside India’s iconic drink

Is Old Monk really rum? India’s food regulator says a disputed variant may not meet the rules to be labelled simply as “rum” due to its use of neutral spirit and added flavouring. Here’s what’s behind

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Updated On : 09 Sep 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

Apple’s first foldable iPhone: What to expect | iPhone 18 launch | iPhone 18e | A20 Pro chip

Apple’s biggest iPhone launch in years could bring the iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watches and AirPods — and potentially the company’s first-ever foldable iPhone. Here’s everything to expect from Apple’s

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Updated On : 09 Sep 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

Crypto, gold or stocks? What’s the better bet for the next decade? | Investing Tips

Bitcoin, gold or stocks — where should you put your money? Each asset plays a different role, but which one is best for long-term wealth creation? Here’s what experts say about returns, risk.

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Updated On : 08 Sep 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

Seven dead in Satya Niketan collapse: What went wrong? | NDRF | Delhi building collapse

Six people were killed and 11 rescued after a five-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan during renovation work. Investigators are probing unauthorised construction, structural damage.

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Updated On : 07 Sep 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

Anthropic’s Claude can now operate lab equipment: Here’s how

Anthropic is giving AI agents like Claude the ability to interact directly with laboratory equipment—from microscopes and lasers to robotic arms.

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Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 8:38 PM IST

India wanted warning labels on junk food: Why did companies push back? | Hygiene | Food safety

India has debated warning labels on junk food for years. Now, food companies are pushing back. Why are they opposing prominent front-of-pack warnings—and what could it mean for consumers?

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Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

PM CARES donations fall 30%, but fund balance hits record ₹8,452 crore

Donations to the PM CARES Fund fell sharply in FY25. Spending also dropped to a five-year low. Yet, the fund’s balance rose to a record ₹8,452 crore. Here’s what the latest audited accounts show.

Icon YoutubePM CARES donations fall 30%, but fund balance hits record ₹8,452 crore
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Defence Ministry notifies sixth indigenisation list of 405 items: What’s on the list

India is pushing harder to reduce defence imports, with 405 critical items now added to its sixth Positive Indigenisation List. From helicopters, tanks and missiles to radars and ammunition.

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Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 12:39 PM IST