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National
CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Gets Conditional Bail in Delhi
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has received conditional bail after signing a bond, while AISA president Neha Bora was released following preventive detention.
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World
Amazon Deforestation Falls 41.8% in Brazil in 2026
Brazil reports a record 41.8% fall in Amazon deforestation and a 23.8% decline in the Cerrado, as forest protection becomes a key election issue.
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World
Katie Zacharia Leaves White House Role After 5 Days
Katie Zacharia is leaving her White House role less than five days after her first briefing, following criticism over her performance and legal credentials.
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World
Trump Waives Some Russia Sanctions Amid Zelensky Dispute
Donald Trump has suspended several Russia sanctions, citing US national interest, as tensions with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky intensify.
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National
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.