Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov welcomed US President Donald Trump's offer of assistance following the death of a researcher at Russia's plague research institute and said that its public health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor was handling the situation and would provide further information as it became available.
With a minimum 68% indigenous content, the project encourages active participation of various domestic industries including MSMEs
UP Scholarship 2026-27: Students in Uttar Pradesh can apply for the UP Scholarship 2026-27 through the official UP Scholarship portal till October 15. Different categories have distinct deadlines for fresh and renewal applications. Payment schedules vary based on the student's category after completing verification. Students must ensure all their information is accurate to avoid issues during the application process.
The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to support micro, small, and medium enterprises. This fund is part of the government's initiative to create champion MSMEs in India. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined various measures to enhance liquidity support and accessibility to risk capital. Additionally, the government allocated Rs 24,566.27 crore to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
All eight candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party have submitted their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was present during the filing at the Vidhan Bhavan. Candidates expressed their gratitude towards party leaders for the opportunity and promised to serve diligently. Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed confidence in the candidates' success in the elections.
India's economic growth is expected to slow down below 7 percent in the upcoming quarters. Despite this moderation, the overall growth for the year may average around 7.2 percent. Economist Madan Sabnavis indicates potential for long-term growth reaching 8 percent in the coming years. Global uncertainties and local consumption impacts are significant factors influencing this outlook.
AMD plans to substantially increase chip supplies in 2027 as demand for AI processors accelerates. CEO Lisa Su is working with key suppliers in Taiwan and South Korea to expand manufacturing and secure advanced wafer and memory capacity.
At 12.45 pm, the Sensex was up 573.45 points or 0.79% at 72,955.92, while the Nifty 50 gained 167.45 points or 0.74% to trade at 22,723.20
Police detained Congress workers and supporters marching towards the Election Commission to demand the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were prevented from entering the Election Commission office. The protests escalated outside the office as opposition members faced heavy police presence. Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized the police deployment and claimed it undermined democracy in the capital.
Hyderabad's core urban region is staring at an early drinking water crisis as key reservoirs supplying the city keep depleting due to deficient rainfall and El Nino conditions. Singur reservoir, the main source for the city's IT belt, has dropped to just 13 percent of its capacity and could run dry within 60 days, by mid December.
A social media video with more than 8 million views shows a woman demonstrating multi-layered plates made by US-based company Peel. The product is designed so users can remove the used top layer after eating and reveal a fresh layer underneath. The company says the concept is intended to reduce dishwashing and waste from conventional single-use dinnerware.
