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CRPF May Restore Lance Naik and Naik Ranks After 30 Years

CRPF is considering restoring lance naik and naik ranks to address promotion delays and accommodate retired Agniveers from the Indian Army.

National

L.K. Advani Stable at Apollo Hospital After Chest Infection

Veteran BJP leader L.K. Advani, 98, was admitted to Apollo Hospital on October 16 after a reported chest infection. He is said to be stable.

Education

YCMOU Launches Online Educational Research Diploma in Marathi

YCMOU has launched a one-year online Diploma in Educational Research in Marathi for graduates, helping teachers assess teaching methods and student outcomes.

Education

Maharashtra Class 1 Admission Age to Be 6 From 2030

Maharashtra will set six years as the minimum Class 1 admission age from 2030-31, with revised nursery and KG age rules phased in from 2027.

Education

Kerala Moves to Appoint Permanent Vice-Chancellors

Kerala has begun preliminary steps to appoint permanent vice-chancellors across state universities, says Higher Education Minister Roji M John.

Education

GREAT Scholarships 2027: £10,000 for Indian Students

Four Greater Manchester universities will offer £10,000 GREAT Scholarships to eligible Indian students pursuing one-year postgraduate courses in 2027.

Business

Renault India Bets on Hybrid and CNG Cars for Growth

Renault India expects hybrid and CNG cars to account for nearly half its sales mix in 2–3 years as it positions hybrids as an alternative to diesel vehicles.

Business

Burma Burma IPO: Hunger Pangs Files DRHP With SEBI

Burma Burma operator Hunger Pangs files draft IPO papers with SEBI, planning a ₹150 crore fresh issue and an offer for sale by existing shareholders.

Business

Railway PSU Stocks Fall: Why RVNL, IRFC and IRCTC Slumped

Railway PSU stocks such as RVNL, IRFC, IRCON and IRCTC have declined sharply. Experts cite high valuations, margin pressure and slow order execution.

Business

AI Rally Slows in Emerging Markets: Where to Invest Next?

Jefferies says emerging-market AI stocks are losing momentum. Explore its outlook on valuations, semiconductor exposure and allocations to India, China and Hong Kong.

Business

Jio Platforms IPO: Employee and Shareholder Quotas Explained

Jio Platforms IPO opens October 21. Check Reliance shareholder and employee eligibility, bid limits, discounts and rules for up to three applications per PAN.

Business

Brent Crude Hits $110: Stocks to Watch Next Week

Brent crude oil prices approach $110 a barrel, putting IndiGo, BPCL, HPCL, IOC, Asian Paints, CEAT and MRF stocks in focus next week.

Business

Elon Musk Thanks Reliance Over Starlink India Entry

Elon Musk says “Much appreciated” after Reliance defends India's regulatory process for Starlink, noting Jio's satellite services also await clearances.

Education

NIFTEE 2027 Registration Opens on October 16

NIFTEE 2027 registration is open from October 16 to November 16, 2026. Check the official NTA website for application guidelines and updates.

Education

UGC NET December 2026 Registration Open Till October 28

UGC NET December 2026 applications are open until October 28. Check the official registration portal and complete your application before the deadline.

Entertainment

Karishma Tanna Returns to Stage After Giving Birth

Karishma Tanna performs Garba and Bollywood hits in Hyderabad just over two months after welcoming her son, sharing an honest note about motherhood.

Entertainment

Selvi Wins Two Awards at Busan Film Festival 2026

Anjali Patil and Sailesh Rathnakumar’s Tamil film Selvi wins two awards at Busan 2026, earning recognition for its story and world premiere reception.

Entertainment

Jailer 2 Box Office Day 1: ₹125 Crore Worldwide

Jailer 2 earns ₹125 crore worldwide on day one, giving Rajinikanth’s film one of the biggest Tamil openings and a strong overseas debut.

Entertainment

Honey Singh Summoned Again as Cyber Cell Warns of LOC

Maharashtra Cyber Cell rejects Honey Singh’s request to appear on October 22 and warns that a Look Out Circular may follow if he misses questioning.

Entertainment

Steven Soderbergh Steps In to Complete The Batman 2

Steven Soderbergh will reportedly help complete The Batman 2 filming while Matt Reeves deals with a family matter before returning for post-production.