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Startups & Venture Capital Just now (01:37 PM IST)

Fresh Data, Clear Access Rules Seen as Essential to Reliable AI at Scale

AI applications cannot be expected to perform reliably in production unless they are fed current information and governed by explicit access rules, according to the underlying premise of the latest industry discussion. The point is increasingly relevant for startups and venture-backed AI companies trying to move from impressive demos to dependable products that can operate across real-world workflows.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (12:14 PM IST)

UPI Transaction Volumes Slip 2% MoM to 24.07 Billion in September as MDR Debate Intensifies

Unified Payments Interface transaction volumes fell 2% month-on-month to 24.07 billion in September, underscoring a modest cooling in India’s flagship digital payments rail even as usage remains near record levels. The decline comes amid renewed industry debate over the future economics of UPI after the introduction of merchant discount rate discussions, a policy shift that could reshape incentives across the payments ecosystem.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:10 AM IST)

DK Shivakumar Dismisses Kumaraswamy’s Allegations as a 'Pack of Lies'

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has rejected allegations levelled by Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy, calling them a “pack of lies” and accusing him of political distortion. The exchange underscores the continuing friction between the Congress and JD(S) in Karnataka’s volatile political landscape, where personal attacks often mirror deeper contestations over power and credibility.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM IST

E-commerce Delivery Agent Assaulted in Karkhana; Police Book Case

A delivery agent working for an e-commerce platform was allegedly assaulted in Karkhana, prompting police to register a case and begin an inquiry. The incident has renewed attention on the safety of gig workers who operate in high-pressure, time-bound delivery networks across Indian cities.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning16 Oct 2026, 06:24 AM IST

AI-Assisted Amateur Astronomer Spots Possible Hidden Exoplanet in NASA Data

An amateur astronomer using Claude and other AI tools has identified a promising exoplanet candidate buried in archival NASA observations, adding a new twist to how machine learning is reshaping scientific discovery. The finding is not yet confirmed, but it underscores how generative AI is increasingly being used to sift through vast astronomical datasets that have outgrown traditional manual analysis.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 06:24 AM IST

Rubio Urges Restraint as Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions Rise and Rights Group Reports Civilian Deaths

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for restraint amid rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, as fresh reports of civilian deaths deepen fears of a wider conflict along the volatile border. The warning comes amid mounting diplomatic concern that local clashes could escalate into a broader regional confrontation with severe humanitarian consequences.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 01:16 AM IST

Jammu Hindu Group Seeks Ban on Halal Certification, Says It Should Be Limited to Willing Consumers and Essential Goods

A Jammu-based Hindu organisation has called for a ban on halal certification, arguing that the label has expanded beyond meat and now influences a wider range of consumer goods. The group said any religiously specific certification should be confined to willing populations and essential items only, framing the issue as one of consumer choice and regulatory overreach. The demand adds to a broader national debate over food labelling, market access and the role of faith-based standards in a secular economy.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 07:48 PM IST

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump-Era Sanctions on Groups Assisting the I.C.C.

A federal judge in Washington has blocked the Trump administration’s sanctions against two rights organizations that support the International Criminal Court, delivering a significant legal setback to a policy aimed at punishing cooperation with the tribunal. The ruling underscores the continuing clash between U.S. executive power and international accountability efforts tied to alleged war crimes in Gaza and beyond.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM IST

India to Launch National Electricity Data Sharing Framework in October

India is set to roll out a National Electricity Data Sharing Framework in October, a move designed to standardise access to power-sector information for utilities, startups and other authorised users. The initiative is expected to improve governance, support innovation in electricity services and strengthen cyber security across a data-intensive grid ecosystem.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 01:37 PM IST

Navi Pillay’s Nobel Debate Reopens Fault Lines Over Israel, Genocide Claims, and the Prize’s Credibility

A fresh wave of criticism over the Nobel Peace Prize has centered on former U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay, with detractors arguing that her work has legitimized allegations of genocide against Israel. The dispute has revived a broader argument over whether the Nobel committee is rewarding advocacy that some say crosses from human-rights scrutiny into political accusation.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 01:37 PM IST

IMF Backs India’s Revised GDP Methodology, Calls Update a Welcome Development

The International Monetary Fund has endorsed India’s updated GDP methodology, describing the revision as a welcome development and saying it aligns fully with guidance from the Fund’s statistics department. The remarks from Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department, add institutional support to India’s effort to refine how it measures economic output and strengthen confidence in official data. The endorsement comes at a sensitive moment for macroeconomic policy, when investors, policymakers and analysts are closely watching the quality and comparability of India’s growth numbers. The IMF’s backing is likely to be read as validation of India’s statistical modernisation rather than a challenge to the credibility of its data.

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