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Sports
Ronaldo Accuses Portugal Coach of Broken Promises, Apologises for Walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises, apologised for walking out, and said he would accept suspension while remaining available for national duty.
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Sports
From Flying Under the Radar to Flying High — The Savitha Shri Story
Chennai’s Grandmaster Savitha Shri won individual gold and helped India secure team bronze at the Chess Olympiad, marking a stunning debut on the global stage.
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Education
RIMC Entrance Exam 2026 Correction Window Open Till Oct 11
RIMC Entrance Examination 2026 correction window is open until October 11 at 11:50 PM. Candidates can edit permitted details through the NTA portal.
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Sports
Naman Dhir’s Dream Debut: Three Wickets Seal India’s Win
Naman Dhir’s T20I debut against West Indies saw him claim three wickets, turning the match India’s way and marking a dream fortnight in international cricket.
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Sports
Back to the Future: Asian Games Lessons for Cricket at the Olympics
India’s Asian Games gold highlights cricket’s paradox: Olympic medals may mean less than World Cups, raising doubts about ICC’s push to globalize cricket through the Olympics.
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Education
NTA Chintan Shivir 2026: A Roadmap for a New NTA
NTA Chintan Shivir 2026 concludes after four days of discussions on exam integrity, inclusion, innovation, candidate experience and system reforms.
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Business
RBI Repo Rate Hike: What It Means for FDs and Bonds
The RBI repo rate hike to 5.50% could lift fresh FD rates but pressure existing bonds. Here’s what investors should know about fixed-income investments.
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Business
Jai Corp Shares: ED Attaches Alibaug Land Worth ₹336 Crore
Jai Corp shares remain in focus after ED attaches 88.47 acres of Alibaug land valued at ₹336 crore in a PMLA investigation.
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Business
UPI MDR Charges From Oct 15: RBI Says Impact Likely Limited
UPI MDR charges of 0.4% on eligible transactions above ₹2,000 start October 15. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says the fee is unlikely to hurt UPI volumes.
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Business
PVR Inox Shares Hit 52-Week High: CLSA, Investec Targets
PVR Inox shares jumped nearly 10% to a 52-week high as CLSA and Investec cited rising footfalls, stronger films and improving multiplex demand.
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Sports
Australia Set for First Test in South Africa Since Sandpapergate
Australia face South Africa in their first Test since Sandpapergate, beginning a three‑match series in Durban, aiming to prove resilience and redemption eight years later.
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Business
IT Stocks Outlook: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro Targets
Indian IT stocks may see a modest Q2FY27 improvement as AI demand supports the sector. Check fresh analyst ratings and targets for TCS, Infosys and peers.
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Sports
Smriti Mandhana Named India Women’s Cricket Captain After Harmanpreet Steps Down
Smriti Mandhana was appointed India’s women’s cricket captain after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down, marking a new leadership era for the team ahead of future challenges.
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Sports
India Falls 1‑6 to Uruguay Despite Bright Start
India fought hard but collapsed in the second half, losing 1‑6 to Uruguay at Salt Lake Stadium, with Anirudh Thapa scoring the lone equalizer.
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Sports
Messi Retires From International Football With Goal in Final Match
Lionel Messi retired from international football after Argentina’s 3‑0 win over Benin, scoring once and assisting twice in his record‑extending 208th appearance.
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World
North Korea Warns U.S. Over Taiwan, Kim Pledges Support for Russia
North Korea warned the U.S. over Taiwan arms sales while Kim Jong Un pledged support for Russia, intensifying regional tensions and aligning Pyongyang with Moscow’s war effort.
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World
Trump to Speak With Putin on Possible Plague Case in Russia
President Trump said he will speak with Putin about a possible pneumonic plague case in Russia, as health officials investigate the death at a Siberian institute.
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World
Iran Must Cut Enrichment to End War, Says U.S. Vice‑President J.D. Vance
U.S. Vice‑President J.D. Vance said Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end the seven‑month war, as Washington negotiates amid energy shocks and political fallout.
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National
Supreme Court to Examine Plea Seeking Recall of Split Verdict in CEC Appointments Case
Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its split verdict on CEC appointments law, citing concerns over Justice Sharma’s undisclosed link to the ECI.
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National
CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Chhattisgarh Visit Postponed Amid Electoral Roll Controversy
CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Chhattisgarh visit was postponed amid criticism over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, adding pressure on the Election Commission before upcoming polls.
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World
India, Ghana Strengthen Ties With Focus on Multilateral Cooperation
EAM Jaishankar met Ghanaian leaders to discuss multilateral cooperation, AU and ECOWAS engagement, and strengthening India–Ghana ties during his African tour.
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Business
RBI to Enable One View for Bank, Demat Financial Data
RBI plans Account Aggregator interoperability and bank deposit details in CAS, allowing customers to view and share bank and investment data more easily.
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Business
Gold, Equities or Fixed Income? Milan Parikh’s 2026 Outlook
Jainam Broking’s Milan Parikh shares his outlook on gold, equities, fixed income, the rupee, interest rates and market opportunities for the next 12–18 months.
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National
Humayun Kabir Hints at Retirement, Predicts BJP Win in Rejinagar
AJUP chief Humayun Kabir hinted at retiring from politics after his arrest, predicting BJP’s win in Rejinagar and vowing to boycott Assembly under Suvendu Adhikari.