India may average 7.2% growth this fiscal despite H2 slowdown, potential seen at 8%, says economist

Kremlin says Russia is handling situation after plague institute worker's death, welcomes Trump's offer of help

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.

MoD procures BrahMos Fire Control System & launchers for Indian Navy

With a minimum 68% indigenous content, the project encourages active participation of various domestic industries including MSMEs

Menlo Ventures’ Deedy Das on Why AI Valuation Should be Linkedin Growth

UP Scholarship 2026-27: Last date, direct link, how to check status and when money will come

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.

Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for small and medium enterprises

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.

Uttar Pradesh: Eight BJP candidates file nominations in Lucknow for upcoming Rajya Sabha polls

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.

Global Market: AMD to increase AI chip supply substantially in 2027 to meet rising demand

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.

Nifty clears 2-session highs; Trent, Kotak lead; IT drags

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

Rahul Gandhi says 'none will be spared', alleges Modi, Shah, RSS chief hijacked country through vote chori

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 faces drinking water crisis by December; Singur reservoir, crucial to city's IT belt, has only 60 days of supply left

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.

This reusable plate never needs to be washed: Viral video shows how the unusual dinnerware works and what it costs in India

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.