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India Flash PMI: Business Growth Fastest Since June
Mumbai: India’s private sector grew at its fastest pace in four months in October, the HSBC India flash PMI showed on Friday, 23 October, as stronger orders at home and abroad lifted output…
Supreme Court Widens Wetland Order to All Water Bodies
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has widened its long running wetland demarcation case to cover all water bodies in the country, not only the sites formally listed as wetlands, and has told…
India Chase 226 to Beat New Zealand in First T20I
Christchurch: India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first T20I at Hagley Oval on Thursday, 22 October, chasing 226 with Sanju Samson hitting 67 off 33 balls, ESPNcricinfo reported.…
FSSAI Notices to Nestle, Zydus Over Formula, Complan Claims
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Nestle India and Zydus Wellness asking them to back up health claims made for infant formula and for…
Tiger Shroff Firing Probe Widens as Five More Are Arrested
Mumbai: The Tiger Shroff firing case has grown well beyond the gunmen who fired at the actor’s car in Juhu last Sunday. Police said on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, that five more people, two…
India US Trade Deal Close, Says Trump as Rubio Ends Visit
Mumbai: The India US trade deal is “pretty close” to being signed, US President Donald Trump has said, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up an India visit that skipped New Delhi and…
Asian Para Games: Praveen Kumar Wins Record High Jump Gold
Nagoya: Paralympic champion Praveen Kumar won the men’s high jump gold at the Asian Para Games in Aichi Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, clearing 2.05 metres to set a new Games…
Jio Platforms IPO Opens in India’s Biggest Share Sale
Mumbai: The Jio Platforms IPO opened for public bids on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, in what is set to be the largest initial public offering India has seen. Reliance Industries’ telecom and…
Pragyan Ojha to Lead Selectors as Ramesh Powar Joins Panel
Mumbai: Former left arm spinner Pragyan Ojha is now the chairman of India’s senior men’s selection committee, after the BCCI on Monday, 19 October 2026, named former offspinner Ramesh Powar…
India New Zealand FTA Takes Effect, Zero Duty for Exports
New Delhi: The India New Zealand FTA came into force on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, and from today every Indian product shipped to New Zealand enters that market without customs duty. Commerce…