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National 15 hours ago

RML Hospital's Mega Super Speciality Block Gets Fire Clearance, Boosting Delhi Healthcare

Good news for Delhi's public health system: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital has finally received the crucial Fire Safety Clearance for its much-awaited 666-bed Super Speciality Block. This 11-storey facility, built at a cost of ₹482 crore, is a game-changer, set to dramatically boost the hospital's capacity and bring advanced medical treatments closer to thousands of patients from Delhi and nearby states.

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RML Hospital's Mega Super Speciality Block Gets Fire Clearance, Boosting Delhi Healthcare
National 15 hours ago

Madhya Pradesh Lands Over ₹15,400 Cr in Semiconductor Deals, Boosting India's Chip Ambitions

Madhya Pradesh has officially powered up its semiconductor ambitions, securing over ₹15,400 crore in fresh investment proposals and commitments at the Madhya Pradesh Semiconductor Summit 2026, which wrapped up today in Indore. A major highlight was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state's MPSEDC and global industry body SEMI India, with key support from the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), signaling a strong push to build a robust local chip and electronics industry. This move is expected to create more than 10,000 new jobs, setting a new course for the state's industrial future.

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National 22 hours ago

SBI Digital Services Hit by Outage Amidst Fresh Data Leak Concerns

India's largest public sector lender, State Bank of India (SBI), experienced a 45-minute disruption to its critical digital banking services, including UPI, YONO, NEFT, and RTGS, early morning on October 24 for scheduled maintenance. This temporary shutdown came just as the bank confirmed a data leak affecting 3,897 of its customers, whose personal information was found exposed on the dark web after an investigation into 3.75 lakh (375,000) records.

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SBI Digital Services Hit by Outage Amidst Fresh Data Leak Concerns
National 22 hours ago

Infosys Q2 Profit Jumps, But Slashed Outlook Spooks Investors Despite AI Gains

Infosys, India's second-largest IT powerhouse, just dropped its Q2 FY27 numbers, revealing a solid 6% leap in net profit to Rs 7,823 crore and an 11% jump in revenue to Rs 49,244 crore. But here's the kicker: the market wasn't entirely thrilled, as the company simultaneously clipped its full-year revenue growth outlook, sending its shares tumbling by over 5% in premarket trading. This mixed bag comes despite a robust interim dividend of Rs 26 per share and impressive large deal wins, showing the ongoing tension between current performance and future uncertainty in the global tech landscape.

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Infosys Q2 Profit Jumps, But Slashed Outlook Spooks Investors Despite AI Gains
National Yesterday

NHRC Launches Probe: Were Children Used for Money and Slogans in Digvijaya Singh's Yatra?

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urgently stepped in, issuing a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government following serious allegations that children were exploited during a 'yatra' led by veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh. Complaints suggest these children were not only offered money to participate but also made to chant objectionable political slogans during the procession. This move comes as a stark reminder of the ethical and legal boundaries surrounding political campaigning, especially concerning minors.

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NHRC Launches Probe: Were Children Used for Money and Slogans in Digvijaya Singh's Yatra?
National Yesterday

SEBI Unlocks Trading Capital: New Margin Rules Boost Investor Liquidity

India's market regulator, SEBI, just made a big move to boost investor liquidity, announcing on October 22, 2026, new rules that ease margin requirements for investors using the Early Pay-In (EPI) facility. Effective February 22, 2027, clearing corporations will no longer collect additional margins from brokers on a client's subsequent buy or sell positions in the cash segment, provided the initial sale through EPI has been successfully accepted. This regulatory tweak directly addresses a key hurdle for active traders, allowing them to redeploy funds from sold shares faster and more efficiently.

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National Yesterday

4,000 Indian Pilgrims Stranded in Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks, Repatriation Underway

Thousands of Indian Umrah pilgrims find themselves stranded in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia, as escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi airports trigger widespread flight cancellations. While India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reports that around 3,000 pilgrims have returned home in the past week, approximately 4,000 still await repatriation, caught in a worsening regional security situation that saw an Indian national killed in a recent airport attack.

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4,000 Indian Pilgrims Stranded in Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks, Repatriation Underway
National 2 days ago

Delhi Chokes: Air Quality Triggers Emergency Measures, Tougher Winter Ahead

Delhi's air quality has taken a severe hit, prompting India's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to activate Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 245, categorised as 'poor', residents are already facing a 25-point action plan, including a ban on diesel generators and strict dust control measures. This comes as the city braces for its annual, toxic winter pollution season, which often sees air quality worsen dramatically.

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Delhi Chokes: Air Quality Triggers Emergency Measures, Tougher Winter Ahead
National 2 days ago

RBI Signals Cautious Rate Path: Inflation's Reach Dictates Next Move

India's central bank just took another step in its big fight against rising prices. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) special committee, called the Monetary Policy Committee, decided to increase a main lending rate – the repo rate – by a small amount, making it 5.50%. But the head of the RBI, Governor Shaktikanta Das, made it very clear that how much this 'inflation' (meaning prices going up) has spread across different things people buy will decide if they raise rates again. This shows the RBI is being careful, watching all the information before making more big decisions, even though two out of the six committee members actually wanted to wait and not change rates right now.

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RBI Signals Cautious Rate Path: Inflation's Reach Dictates Next Move
National 2 days ago

J&K Doubles MBBS, BDS Intern Stipend to Rs 25,000 After Protests

Jammu and Kashmir's medical and dental interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates, finally secured a significant win, with the government more than doubling their monthly stipend to Rs 25,000, effective October 1, 2026. This major pay hike comes after renewed protests by the interns, who accused authorities of failing to deliver on earlier promises.

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National 2 days ago

India's New War Doctrine Unveiled: Army Prepares for Future Tech-Driven Conflicts

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to release a crucial new Land Warfare Doctrine in New Delhi today, October 23, marking a significant strategic shift for the Indian Army. This doctrine, the first since 2018, aims to prepare the force for the fast-changing world of modern battles, where new technologies like drones and artificial intelligence play a huge role. The release comes on the final day of the Army Commanders' Conference, a high-level meeting where top military leaders discuss India's security and future plans.

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India's New War Doctrine Unveiled: Army Prepares for Future Tech-Driven Conflicts
National 2 days ago

India Launches 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' to Revolutionize Sustainable Farming Practices

India's agricultural sector is set for a major transformation as the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan–Rabi 2026' campaign officially kicks off today, October 22, from Karnal, Haryana. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the initiative, which aims to improve soil health, promote sustainable farming practices, and equip farmers with modern, climate-resilient techniques by November 30. This focused effort will tackle critical issues like balanced fertiliser use and efficient water management across the country.

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India Launches 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' to Revolutionize Sustainable Farming Practices
National 2 days ago

Gujarat's Government Schools Shine: Robotics, Smart Classrooms Lure Students from Private Sector

Gujarat's government schools are fast becoming the top choice for parents, with thousands of students leaving private institutions for public education. In the 2025-26 academic year alone, 4,817 students in Ahmedabad district shifted to government schools, drawn by modern facilities like smart classrooms and robotics labs. This marks a significant shift in public trust towards the state's evolving education system.

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National 3 days ago

Jio Platforms IPO Ignites Market with Record ₹30,213 Crore Offering, Day One Sees Bumper Demand

Jio Platforms' massive Initial Public Offering (IPO), set to be the largest in Indian history, just kicked off, aiming to raise a staggering ₹30,213 crore. Investor enthusiasm is clearly high, with the Qualified Institutional Buyers' portion already oversubscribed more than nine times on day one, signaling a strong appetite for India's digital future. This offering is a huge moment for Reliance Industries' digital arm and the broader Indian market, marking a pivotal step in its growth trajectory.

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Jio Platforms IPO Ignites Market with Record ₹30,213 Crore Offering, Day One Sees Bumper Demand
National 3 days ago

Diwali Darkness Looms: Gujarat Industries Grapple with 8-Hour Power Cuts, Billions at Risk

Gujarat's industrial heartland is facing an unprecedented crisis just weeks before Diwali, as an eight-hour daily power cut across South Gujarat threatens to halt production and trigger losses running into thousands of crores of rupees. This drastic step comes as the state's electricity demand soared to a record 29,822 Megawatts (MW) on October 16, 2026, creating a severe supply-demand gap during the crucial festive manufacturing season.

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Diwali Darkness Looms: Gujarat Industries Grapple with 8-Hour Power Cuts, Billions at Risk
National 4 days ago

Jio Platforms' IPO Anchor Round Sees Unprecedented Demand, Signals Robust Market Ahead

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecom giant from India, has just wrapped up its anchor investor round for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), pulling in a staggering Rs 8,110 crore from over 200 institutions. The demand was absolutely wild, hitting more than Rs 2.5 lakh crore, which means it was oversubscribed by over 30 times—making it the strongest anchor book in Indian mega-IPO history. This massive interest from a mix of global heavyweights like BlackRock and domestic giants such as Life Insurance Corporation of India hints at a blockbuster public listing set to kick off on October 21.

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Jio Platforms' IPO Anchor Round Sees Unprecedented Demand, Signals Robust Market Ahead
National 4 days ago

Power Shift in Gurugram: Eleven Power's ₹4,717 Cr Plan Breaks DHBVN Monopoly

Gurugram and Nuh residents are set to gain a choice in their electricity provider, as the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has just granted Eleven Power Private Limited a 25-year parallel electricity distribution licence. This landmark decision, made on October 19, 2026, marks the first time such a licence has been issued in Haryana, promising to end the long-standing monopoly of Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) in the region. Eleven Power is ready to back this major shift with a substantial capital investment of Rs 4,717 crore over the next five years, aiming to build a state-of-the-art distribution network predominantly powered by renewable energy.

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Power Shift in Gurugram: Eleven Power's ₹4,717 Cr Plan Breaks DHBVN Monopoly
National 4 days ago

Dainik Jagran Editor Hails RSS as Cornerstone of Indian Nationalism and Values

Sanjay Gupta, Editor-in-Chief of the prominent Hindi daily Dainik Jagran, recently lauded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at its annual Vijayadashami Utsav in Nagpur, crediting the organization with safeguarding Hindu values and shaping India's national character. His strong endorsement highlighted the RSS's 101-year journey and its foundational role in the success of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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National 4 days ago

Indian Bourses Set Auspicious Diwali Trading Hours for November 8

India's leading stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), have officially announced the timings for their special 'Muhurat Trading' session on Sunday, November 8, 2026, to mark the auspicious festival of Diwali. This ceremonial trading window, a cherished annual tradition, will see continuous trading from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), following a 15-minute pre-open session. For those tracking from across the globe, this translates to an opening bell at 3:50 AM Eastern Time (ET) and a pre-open beginning at 3:35 AM ET.

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Indian Bourses Set Auspicious Diwali Trading Hours for November 8
National 4 days ago

Delhi High Court Shields PM, Ex-PM Foreign Travel Records Citing Security Risks

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has decided that records of foreign travel by the Prime Minister and former Prime Minister on Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft do not need to be disclosed, overturning an earlier order by the Central Information Commission (CIC). The court's decision, issued on October 15, 2026, emphasizes national security and the physical safety of high-ranking officials, stating that revealing such details could make them vulnerable. This ruling stems from an RTI request seeking information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's foreign visits.

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