October 2026
Education
22% of Indian College Students Have Started Businesses
A GUESSS India 2025 survey finds 22% of college students have started businesses, while 43% aspire to become entrepreneurs, matching global trends.
Business
Airport Baggage Weighing Under Government Scanner
India’s aviation ministry is examining complaints over airport baggage weighing discrepancies as an MP seeks a nationwide audit and independent reference scales.
Business
Coca-Cola’s $5 Billion Costa Coffee Deal Falls Short
Coca-Cola’s $5 billion Costa Coffee acquisition has struggled to meet expectations as vending machine costs, weak US sales and pandemic disruptions weigh on growth.
Business
Paytm AU Credit Card Offers 12 Free Lounge Visits
AU Small Finance Bank and Paytm launch a lifetime-free RuPay credit card offering up to 12 family lounge visits and rewards of up to 5%.
Business
Cash Transfer Schemes in India Need Impact Evaluation
India's cash transfer schemes need transparent cost analysis and impact evaluation to measure welfare benefits, fiscal costs and long-term outcomes.
Business
India's Infrastructure Output Hits 7.9% Growth in September
India's infrastructure output grew 7.9% in September, driven by electricity, refinery products, coal and iron ore, marking its highest level since April 2024
Business
Meta Faces $25 Billion Penalty in Facebook Data Case
Meta faces a $25 billion penalty in New Mexico over misleading Facebook privacy claims linked to the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
Sports
Eugenio Chacarra Wins DP World India Championship After Mastering His Short Game
Spanish golfer Eugenio Chacarra highlighted the importance of his short game after winning the DP World India Championship in New Delhi. The 26-year-old also reflected on overcoming personal challenges, his ambitions in golf and his affection for India.
Sports
Vijay Amritraj on Modern Tennis: “The Game Has Undergone a Generational Change”
Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj says tennis has undergone a generational change since his retirement in 1993. At the Sportstar Hangout in Chennai, he discussed developments in court surfaces, equipment, playing styles, pay parity and player earnings.
National
Manipur Crisis: Kuki-Zo Women's Forum Seeks President's Rule, Demands Separate Administration
The Kuki-Zo Women's Forum has demanded the reimposition of President's Rule in Manipur, arguing that the crisis requires a political solution rather than additional security deployments. The group has also reiterated its demand for a separate administration, calling it essential for survival.