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Voter ID May Replace Aadhaar for Benefits
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has proposed using biometric authentication and voter ID numbers instead of Aadhaar as the basis for beneficiary payments, raising questions about the future of identity verification in government welfare schemes.
Indian Shares Set for Higher Opening
Strong corporate earnings and expectations of a potential tax review support market sentiment, while rising crude oil prices and global market weakness threaten to limit gains.
Docterz Raises ₹5 Crore Funding
Around 20 doctors who use the health-tech platform contributed nearly ₹3 crore, accounting for approximately 60 per cent of the funding round.
Patrick Stewart Dies at 86
The acclaimed British actor, celebrated for Star Trek's Captain Picard and X-Men's Professor X, leaves behind a distinguished career spanning theatre, television and cinema.
Cyclone Arnab Leaves Six Dead
The severe storm struck Andhra Pradesh's coast, damaging power infrastructure, disrupting electricity and forcing more than 180,000 people to evacuate across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
business
MoreIndian Shares Set for Higher Opening
Strong corporate earnings and expectations of a potential tax review support market sentiment, while rising crude oil prices and global market weakness threaten to limit gains.
Docterz Raises ₹5 Crore Funding
Around 20 doctors who use the health-tech platform contributed nearly ₹3 crore, accounting for approximately 60 per cent of the funding round.
Supreme Court Flags NCLT Autonomy Crisis
The Supreme Court questioned the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' control over tribunal administration, citing staff vacancies, recruitment concerns and infrastructure problems.
Whirlpool Launches AI Freshness Detection Refrigerators
The Luxuriem range uses sensors to monitor ethylene levels in stored produce and alert users to possible over-ripening, with prices starting at ₹98,000.
Dyson Study Exposes India’s Hidden Cleaning Gaps
A survey across seven Indian cities finds that under-furniture dust, stubborn hair and rapidly resettling dust remain common household cleaning challenges.
technology
MoreDyson Study Exposes India’s Hidden Cleaning Gaps
A survey across seven Indian cities finds that under-furniture dust, stubborn hair and rapidly resettling dust remain common household cleaning challenges.
Dyson Study Reveals India’s Hidden Cleaning Gaps
A survey of 651 respondents finds that under-furniture dust, persistent hair and uneven cleaning results remain common household frustrations.
Philips Launches Premium 1000W Mixer Grinders
The new Hulk range features quieter Double Ball Bearing motor technology, heavy-gauge steel jars and a food processor model with six preparation functions.
RBI Opens Cybersecurity Institute In Bhubaneswar
The new Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute aim to strengthen banking infrastructure, digital resilience and expertise against emerging cyber threats.
Whirlpool Launches AI Freshness Detection Refrigerators
The Luxuriem range uses sensors to monitor ethylene levels in stored produce and alert users to possible over-ripening, with prices starting at ₹98,000.
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Portronics Launches Mopcop Duo 3-in-1 Cleaner
The new cordless device combines vacuuming, floor mopping and air blowing with up to 17,000Pa suction, a washable HEPA filter and up to 30 minutes of runtime.
economy
MoreVoter ID May Replace Aadhaar for Benefits
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has proposed using biometric authentication and voter ID numbers instead of Aadhaar as the basis for beneficiary payments, raising questions about the future of identity verification in government welfare schemes.
Indian Shares Set for Higher Opening
Strong corporate earnings and expectations of a potential tax review support market sentiment, while rising crude oil prices and global market weakness threaten to limit gains.
India Extends Export Relief Scheme to 2027
The government extends support for eligible exporters until March 31, 2027, with 95% risk coverage under a scheme addressing West Asian shipping disruptions.
RBI Opens Cybersecurity Institute In Bhubaneswar
The new Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute aim to strengthen banking infrastructure, digital resilience and expertise against emerging cyber threats.
india
MoreVoter ID May Replace Aadhaar for Benefits
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has proposed using biometric authentication and voter ID numbers instead of Aadhaar as the basis for beneficiary payments, raising questions about the future of identity verification in government welfare schemes.
Cyclone Arnab Leaves Six Dead
The severe storm struck Andhra Pradesh's coast, damaging power infrastructure, disrupting electricity and forcing more than 180,000 people to evacuate across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
CBSE Revises Class 10 Exam Rules
Students appearing for the 2028 board examinations will have five compulsory papers, while vocational skill subjects will offer an alternative in specified failure cases.
Supreme Court Flags NCLT Autonomy Crisis
The Supreme Court questioned the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' control over tribunal administration, citing staff vacancies, recruitment concerns and infrastructure problems.
Supreme Court Quashes Karnataka Recruitment Law
The court invalidates a 2022 law protecting appointments from the disputed 2011 KPSC recruitment and directs fresh hiring.
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China Economy Grows 4.5% on Strong Exports
Export growth supports the world's second-largest economy, but weak domestic demand and mounting trade tensions remain key challenges.
IMF Warns of Rising Global Market Risks
The fund flags a potential AI-driven market correction, rising sovereign borrowing costs and cyberattacks as threats to financial stability.
Gold Slips as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of US Inflation Data
Bullion edges lower as investors assess the dollar's strength and await US inflation readings that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path.
India Steps Up Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts
Jaishankar says New Delhi is in active discussions with Moscow and Kyiv on Black Sea shipping, grain and energy exports.
Patrick Stewart Dies at 86
The acclaimed British actor, celebrated for Star Trek's Captain Picard and X-Men's Professor X, leaves behind a distinguished career spanning theatre, television and cinema.
entertainment
MorePatrick Stewart Dies at 86
The acclaimed British actor, celebrated for Star Trek's Captain Picard and X-Men's Professor X, leaves behind a distinguished career spanning theatre, television and cinema.
Nana Patekar Dies at 75
The veteran actor died in Goa after a cardiac arrest, leaving behind a celebrated career spanning Hindi and Marathi cinema, theatre and filmmaking.
Indian Women Refuse Asia Cup Trophy
India’s women’s cricket team declined to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi after defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai.
Pipers Retain Lead In Global Chess League
Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri powered Alpine APL Pipers to a convincing 11-6 win over Cheq Mumba Masters in Bengaluru.
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Kuku Revenue Surges Sixfold to ₹1,484 Crore
Kuku Technologies turned profitable in FY26 as revenue rose sharply ahead of its planned IPO, driven by the expansion of Kuku TV and its digital content business.
Armadin Valuation Tops $2.5 Billion After Funding
The AI cybersecurity startup raised $255.5 million in Series B funding, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Accel and other investors.
Simple Energy Raises $180 Million
The Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker will use its largest funding round to expand production, retail reach and product development across India.
Government Deep-Tech Fund Hits Funding Pause
Fresh applications under the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund have been paused as the Technology Development Board awaits funds to extend new offers to selected companies.
Indian Startup Funding Falls 45% Yearly
Boldfit and GreenCell Mobility lead a $231.5 million funding week as early-stage deals account for more than half of capital raised.
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FSSAI Acts Against Nestlé Products
The food regulator filed three adjudication cases over promotional claims on two infant products and a biotin-related finding in a follow-up formula sample
health
FSSAI Flags Nestlé Dairy Whitener Sample
A sample of Nestlé India’s Low Fat Dairy Whitener collected at a New Delhi hotel was declared unsafe and substandard by FSSAI, prompting an order to stop its sale at the premises.
Five Gujarat Children Hospitalised After Diabetes Drug Mix-Up Following Vaccination
Five children in Gujarat’s Surat district were admitted to intensive care after allegedly being given a diabetes medicine instead of paracetamol following routine vaccination, prompting the suspension of a health worker and a departmental inquiry.
Chaayos, Tim Hortons, Starbucks Launch Protein Drinks Amid Whey Price Surge
Cafes and F&B firms form collaborations to meet growing demand
markets
Jio IPO Draws Record Investor Demand
Reliance Industries’ ₹30,213-crore public offering was fully subscribed in about 100 minutes, marking an unusually fast start for India’s largest IPO.
Indian Shares Rise as Jio IPO Opens
IT stocks and Reliance Industries support early gains as investors watch India's record $3.2 billion Jio Platforms share offering and rising crude prices.
46 Companies Set To Announce Q2 Results
Nestlé India, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Jio Financial Services and IRFC feature among the companies scheduled to report September-quarter earnings.
sports
Sachin Khilari Leads India’s Shot Put Sweep
Khilari retains his Asian Para Games title as India claims gold, silver and bronze in the men’s F46 shot put.
Neeraj’s Javelin Helps Rohit Win Bronze
Rohit Yadav won Asian Games javelin bronze with an 84.35-metre throw using a signed javelin gifted by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra.
India Defeats Malaysia to Retain Hockey Gold
India beat Malaysia 5–1 in the 2026 Asian Games men’s hockey final, successfully defending their title and securing direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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