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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 18 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Signpost India Turns Bengaluru’s Majestic Metro Into a Digital Art Showcase

Signpost India has transformed Bengaluru’s Majestic Metro station into an immersive digital art destination, launching the experience on October 17, 2026 with a midnight soirée titled Stone to Life. The installation signals a growing convergence between public infrastructure, cultural programming, and urban placemaking in one of India’s busiest transit hubs.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 12:33 PM IST

Canada Sends Largest Trade Mission to India in Three Decades as FTA Talks Accelerate

Canada’s trade minister is leading the country’s largest business delegation to India in 30 years, underscoring a renewed push to deepen commercial ties as free trade agreement talks gather pace. The mission, spanning aerospace, agri-food and other sectors, is aimed at connecting Canadian firms with partners and clients in Mumbai and Bengaluru, two of India’s most important commercial hubs.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth16 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM IST

Flipkart Posts Record Single-Day Sales, Grossing $200 Million

Flipkart has recorded its highest-ever single-day sales, grossing $200 million in a milestone that underscores the scale of India’s festive e-commerce demand. The Bengaluru-based company said the performance marks the strongest one-day showing since its launch in 2007, highlighting both consumer appetite and the intensifying competition in online retail.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth16 Oct 2026, 08:48 AM IST

Flipkart Posts Record $200 Million Single-Day Sale, Its Biggest Since 2007

Bengaluru-based Flipkart has recorded its highest-ever single-day sale, grossing about $200 million in a milestone that underscores the scale of India’s e-commerce market during peak shopping periods. The figure marks the company’s strongest one-day performance since its launch in 2007 and highlights the enduring power of discount-led online retail in India.

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

Painter Stabbed to Death by Carpenter in Bengaluru, Police Probe Motive

A painter was stabbed to death by a carpenter in Bengaluru in a violent incident that has triggered a police investigation into the circumstances and motive. The killing underscores the persistent challenge of interpersonal violence in India’s rapidly urbanising neighbourhoods, where personal disputes can quickly turn fatal.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 09:10 PM IST

KADA Project Director Vikas Marmat Transferred Days After Assault Case Against IAS Officer

The Karnataka government has transferred Vikas Marmat, the Project Director of the Karnataka Adivasi Development Agency, in a move that comes days after Bengaluru police booked the senior IAS officer and three others in connection with the alleged assault of a police inspector. The transfer is likely to intensify scrutiny over administrative accountability and the handling of a case that has already drawn attention within the state bureaucracy.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 07:48 PM IST

Karnataka Cabinet Rejects Mercy Pleas in 2003 Ring Road Murder Case

The Karnataka Cabinet has rejected the mercy petitions of Shubha and Arun in the long-running Ring Road murder case, closing a major administrative avenue in one of the state’s most closely watched criminal matters. The case dates to 2003 and centres on the killing of 27-year-old software engineer B.V. Girish, in a conspiracy allegedly hatched by Shubha, to whom he was engaged to be married.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM IST

Bengaluru Plans 400-Km Metro Network by 2037, Says Krishna Byre Gowda

Karnataka Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development Krishna Byre Gowda said the city is confronting deep infrastructure and governance pressures, but the state has a plan to address some of its most urgent problems. Among the most ambitious measures is a proposal to expand Bengaluru’s metro network to 400 km by 2037, a scale-up that would place mass transit at the centre of the city’s long-term growth strategy.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM IST

TechSparks 2026 Day 2 Puts Bengaluru’s Tech Future Under the Spotlight

Day 2 of TechSparks 2026 brought together policy, infrastructure and capital narratives that are shaping India’s startup economy. Karnataka minister Krishna Byre Gowda outlined a technology-led governance and mobility vision for Bengaluru, while Stripe framed the operational realities of taking Indian businesses global and venture investors sharpened their focus on deeptech.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM IST

Bengaluru Agriculture Officials Seize Pesticides Worth ₹3.12 Lakh in Compliance Sweep

Agriculture department officials in Bengaluru have seized pesticides valued at ₹3.12 lakh, including chlorpyrifos, malathion and bifenthrin, in a regulatory action aimed at tightening oversight of chemical inputs used in farming. The seizure underscores the state’s continuing scrutiny of pesticide trade and distribution, where compliance lapses can carry direct implications for crop safety, farmer health and environmental protection.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:55 AM IST

Bengaluru Bengali Workers Say They Are Paying to Fight for Voter Status Amid Adjudication Delays

More than 3,500 Bengali workers in Bengaluru are facing uncertainty over their voter status, according to the Karnataka Bengali Kalyan Samiti, which says many have been marked as being under adjudication for a “logical discrepancy.” The group says affected workers are taking loans to attend hearings and losing wages in the process, even as officials have not provided clear resolution timelines.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:55 AM IST

BMRCL Begins Soil Testing on Sarjapur Road for Proposed Namma Metro Red Line

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has begun soil testing along Sarjapur Road for the proposed Namma Metro Red Line corridor, marking an early but essential step before construction can begin. The investigation will examine soil composition and underlying rock formations to determine the engineering conditions for the alignment.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 07:49 AM IST

Tech-Driven Governance Can Cut Corruption, Close Trust Gap: Krishna Byre Gowda

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has argued that technology-led governance can reduce corruption, improve service delivery and narrow the trust deficit between citizens and the state. Speaking in the context of Bengaluru’s mounting infrastructure pressures, he said the city’s growth challenge cannot be solved by government alone and requires shared civic responsibility.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 07:08 AM IST

Bengaluru Plans 400-Km Metro Network by 2037 as Karnataka Seeks to Ease Urban Strain

Karnataka Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development Krishna Byre Gowda said the state is working toward expanding Bengaluru’s metro network to 400 km by 2037, framing the plan as part of a broader response to the city’s mounting infrastructure pressures. The proposal underscores how the technology capital’s transport needs are becoming central to its economic competitiveness, startup ecosystem, and long-term livability.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 04:44 AM IST

Bengaluru Startup Aaahara Bets on Cryogenic Food Processing to Take Botanical Products Global

Bengaluru-based startup Aaahara is building an export-led business around botanical foods, using cryogenic technology to process spices and preserve product quality at scale. The company is already shipping to New Zealand and the Netherlands, while preparing to enter the United States and Australia as demand for traceable, premium food ingredients expands.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 04:23 AM IST

Complaint Filed Over Suspected Smuggling of Fake Cigarettes at Kempegowda International Airport

A complaint has been filed over the suspected smuggling of counterfeit cigarettes through Kempegowda International Airport, raising fresh concerns about cargo screening and customs enforcement at one of India’s busiest aviation hubs. The allegation points to a possible breach in airport security and trade compliance systems, with authorities expected to examine how the consignment entered the supply chain.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 11:39 PM IST

Bengaluru’s Bengali and Gujarati Communities Prepare Grand Durga Puja and Dandiya Celebrations

Bengaluru’s Bengali and Gujarati communities are preparing for large-scale Durga Puja and Dandiya festivities, underscoring how the city’s migrant cultures continue to shape its public calendar and civic life. The celebrations are expected to draw wide participation, blending religious observance, cultural performance, and community fundraising in one of India’s most diverse urban centres.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 11:18 PM IST

Bengaluru’s Bengali and Gujarati communities prepare grand Durga Puja and Dandiya celebrations

Bengaluru’s Bengali and Gujarati communities are gearing up for large-scale Durga Puja and Dandiya festivities, underscoring how the city’s migrant populations continue to shape its cultural calendar. The preparations reflect both the resilience of community institutions and the growing demand for organised, public-facing celebrations in India’s technology capital.

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India Entertainment & Culture09 Oct 2026, 06:27 AM IST

‘Premada Oorali’ Sparks a Kannada Cinema Revival, Leaving the Industry Both Energised and Uncertain

The runaway success of 'Premada Oorali' has jolted Karnataka’s small-town theatres back to life and given Kannada cinema an overdue box-office lift. But the film’s surprise momentum has also exposed a deeper question for filmmakers: whether audiences are rewarding a specific kind of local, emotionally direct storytelling or simply responding to a rare theatrical event.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 01:19 AM IST

Bengaluru Plans 3,000 More Buses and Wider Footpaths to Ease Transit Pressure

Bengaluru is preparing a major public transport expansion that includes adding 3,000 buses and widening footpaths to improve mobility across the city, according to Maheshwar Rao. The plan signals a push to strengthen mass transit and pedestrian infrastructure as traffic congestion and commuter demand continue to rise.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 08:47 PM IST

Dhruv Rathee, CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Join Bengaluru People’s Tribunal on Electoral Roll Review

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and Campaign for Justice and Peace founder Abhijeet Dipke took part in a people’s tribunal in Bengaluru focused on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The forum added fresh visibility to a politically sensitive exercise that has drawn scrutiny from civil society voices over transparency, inclusion, and the integrity of voter lists.

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Startups & Venture Capital08 Oct 2026, 03:07 AM IST

Inc42’s Inaugural CTO Summit Draws 200+ Tech Leaders in Bengaluru

Inc42 hosted the inaugural CTO Summit 2026 on September 30 at JW Marriott, Bengaluru, bringing together more than 200 technology leaders, founders, and operators for a focused industry gathering. The event underscored the growing strategic role of chief technology officers in shaping product, scale, and innovation across India’s startup ecosystem.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 11:01 PM IST

Gas Cylinder Blast in Bengaluru Kills Mother and Daughter, Leaves Four Seriously Injured

A pre-dawn domestic tragedy in Bengaluru has left a mother and her minor daughter dead and four other family members seriously injured after a cooking gas cylinder exploded inside their home. Police said the blast occurred around 6:20 a.m. as the family was preparing breakfast, underscoring the lethal risks posed by household gas leaks and delayed detection.

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India Entertainment & Culture07 Oct 2026, 11:35 AM IST

Diljit Dosanjh Expands Aura World Tour With Seven-City India Run

Diljit Dosanjh has announced the India leg of his Aura World Tour, with performances planned across seven cities in November and December. The run begins in Delhi-NCR on November 1 and is expected to draw major attention as one of the country’s most prominent live-music circuits this season.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM IST

Cabinet Clears Five Bengaluru Commissionerates, Drawing Caution From Former Police Chiefs

The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of five police commissionerates for Bengaluru, a major administrative overhaul aimed at sharpening urban policing in one of India’s fastest-growing cities. Former senior police officers, however, have warned that a civic model cannot be transplanted wholesale into law enforcement, arguing that crime patterns, traffic control and emergency response do not neatly align with municipal boundaries.

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India Entertainment & Culture06 Oct 2026, 04:33 PM IST

Diljit Dosanjh Announces Seven-City India Leg of Aura World Tour

Diljit Dosanjh will bring his Aura World Tour to seven Indian cities across November and December, with the domestic leg opening in Delhi-NCR on November 1. The run marks one of the year’s most closely watched live-entertainment circuits, underscoring the singer-actor’s rare cross-market pull in India’s fast-expanding concert economy.

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Startups & Venture Capital06 Oct 2026, 03:27 PM IST

Beyond Appliances Raises Rs 110 Crore in Series B Led by Fireside Ventures

Bengaluru-based kitchen appliances brand Beyond Appliances has raised Rs 110 crore in a Series B round led by Fireside Ventures, marking a significant vote of confidence in India’s evolving home and kitchen hardware market. The company said the capital will be deployed toward research and development, expansion of its product portfolio, and a new manufacturing plant as it scales operations.

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India Entertainment & Culture06 Oct 2026, 11:01 AM IST

Diljit Dosanjh Announces Seven-City India Leg of Aura World Tour

Diljit Dosanjh has announced the India leg of his Aura World Tour, with performances scheduled across seven cities in November and December. The run begins in Delhi-NCR on November 1 and extends to major metros including Mumbai and Bengaluru, underscoring the singer-actor’s expanding live-entertainment footprint in one of his most commercially significant markets.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 05:27 AM IST

500 Students Join Bengaluru Run to Push Mental Health Conversation Into the Open

About 500 students took part in a Bengaluru run aimed at normalising conversations around mental health, underscoring how youth-led public events are increasingly being used to address stigma in India. The initiative reflects a broader policy challenge: translating awareness into sustained support systems across schools, colleges, and communities.

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Startups & Venture Capital05 Oct 2026, 05:06 AM IST

Quantum World Ventures Pushes Quantum Tech Beyond the Lab

Bengaluru-based Quantum World Ventures is positioning itself at the intersection of quantum computing, artificial intelligence and medical technology, seeking to turn advanced research into commercially usable products. The startup is also building an education business and exploring longer-term opportunities in security, signaling a phased strategy to broaden revenue while the quantum market remains early and capital-intensive.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 11:50 PM IST

Painter Stabbed to Death by Carpenter in Bengaluru, Police Probe Motive

A painter was stabbed to death by a carpenter in Bengaluru in a violent incident that has triggered a police investigation into the circumstances and motive behind the killing. The case adds to growing concern over interpersonal violence in India’s urban neighbourhoods, where disputes can escalate rapidly into fatal attacks.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM IST

500 Students Join Bengaluru Run to Push Mental Health Conversations Into the Open

About 500 students took part in a run in Bengaluru aimed at normalising conversations around mental health and reducing stigma among young people. The event reflects a growing policy and civic emphasis on student well-being, as schools and colleges face rising concern over stress, anxiety and emotional isolation.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth04 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM IST

IPO-Bound Kuku Technologies Turns Profitable in FY26 as Revenue Jumps 6X to ₹1,484 Crore

Kuku Technologies Limited, the parent of audio OTT platform Kuku FM and microdrama app Kuku TV, has swung to profitability in FY26, marking a significant inflection point ahead of a planned public listing. Revenue surged nearly sixfold to ₹1,484 crore, underscoring rapid scale-up across its content-led digital entertainment businesses. The turnaround strengthens the company’s IPO narrative at a time when investors are scrutinising growth quality, monetisation discipline and the path to durable profits in India’s startup market.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 02:59 PM IST

Banks Likely to Deploy FCNR(B) Liquidity as Festive Credit Demand Builds: RBI Deputy Governor

Banks are expected to put additional liquidity from FCNR(B) deposits to work in the coming months as festive-season borrowing demand strengthens, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Rohit Jain said. He added that the central bank will not direct lenders toward specific sectors, leaving deployment decisions to banks based on the quality of credit proposals and prevailing demand across the economy.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth04 Oct 2026, 01:56 PM IST

Anthropic Targets Mega IPO Before Thanksgiving as AI Listing Window Reopens

Anthropic PBC is expected to begin marketing its initial public offering around November 9, with a trading debut potentially arriving before Thanksgiving on November 26, according to people familiar with the matter. The move would place one of the most closely watched artificial intelligence companies on the public markets even as the broader new-listings pipeline has faced delays and investor caution remains elevated.

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India Sports & Cricket04 Oct 2026, 12:11 PM IST

Hope’s Century Powers West Indies to Consolation Win as India’s Clean Sweep Bid Ends

Shai Hope struck his second consecutive century to anchor a remarkable West Indies chase of 352, helping the visitors avoid a series whitewash in the third ODI. India’s batting produced another imposing total, but the Caribbean side responded with composure and intent, reaching the target with 10 balls remaining in a high-scoring finish.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 11:29 AM IST

Apple Pay Launches in India With Axis Bank Credit Cards

Apple Pay has officially launched in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards on Apple devices. The rollout adds a new layer of convenience and privacy to India’s fast-evolving digital payments market, where consumers already rely heavily on UPI and card-based transactions.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 10:28 AM IST

IUML, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Steering UDF Government, Says BJP Leader K. Surendran

BJP leader K. Surendran has accused the IUML and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind of exerting decisive influence over the UDF-led government in Kerala, alleging that the Muslim League has been shaping governance decisions since the administration took office. The remarks sharpen political tensions in the state and revive a long-running contest over the ideological direction and policy autonomy of the ruling coalition.

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India Sports & Cricket04 Oct 2026, 05:52 AM IST

Haryana’s Sporting Achievements Take Center Stage in Eighth PM Mementos Auction

Haryana’s record in sports emerged as a prominent theme in the eighth edition of the Prime Minister’s mementos auction, underscoring how public memorabilia is being used to spotlight state-level achievement and national pride. The latest edition reflects a broader policy of channeling proceeds from symbolic gifts into the Namami Gange initiative while elevating stories of sporting excellence and public service.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 04:28 AM IST

RBI Stays Guarded on Crypto, Endorses Core Blockchain Technologies, Malhotra Says

The Reserve Bank of India remains cautious on cryptocurrencies but supports the innovation behind them, including distributed ledger systems and tokenisation, Governor Malhotra said. His remarks reinforce the central bank’s long-standing distinction between speculative crypto assets and the underlying technologies that could improve payments, settlement and financial infrastructure.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 02:44 AM IST

How Borrowers Can Reduce Personal Loan EMI Pressure Over Time

Borrowers facing rising monthly obligations are increasingly looking for practical ways to ease personal loan EMI pressure without derailing long-term financial plans. The most effective levers remain disciplined tenure selection, selective prepayments, tighter spending control and careful comparison of repayment scenarios before taking fresh debt.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 02:00 AM IST

‘Impure’ Review: A Wry Social Satire Hiding Inside a Coming-of-Age Story

The English-Telugu film 'Impure' uses the familiar grammar of a coming-of-age drama to deliver something sharper: a social satire about class, gender, desire and the performance of respectability. Built around two female cousins and their shared male friend, the film unfolds like a Jane Austen-inspired study of emotional inheritance, even as it keeps one eye on contemporary Indian social codes.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 11:35 PM IST

India’s Cafés Are Selling Community, Not Just Coffee

Across India’s urban café scene, operators are moving beyond food and beverages to build loyalty through run clubs, live music, book readings, cultural programming and social-first content. The shift reflects a broader battle for repeat footfall in a crowded market where experience, not just espresso, increasingly determines which cafés become neighbourhood institutions.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 10:33 PM IST

Kotak Praises Gill’s Appetite for Big Scores as India Backing Deepens

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has hailed Shubman Gill’s rare hunger for converting starts into mammoth scores, saying the young opener’s mindset stood out even after he had crossed 100. Kotak suggested Gill’s ability to keep pushing beyond the conventional milestone is what separates elite batters from merely successful ones.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy03 Oct 2026, 08:49 PM IST

Aries Agro lifts manufacturing capacity to 1.01 lakh tonnes as it deepens rural reach

Aries Agro said it has expanded manufacturing capacity to 1.01 lakh tonnes, underscoring a broader push to scale production, widen distribution and strengthen its farmer-facing business model. The company highlighted the expansion, technology adoption and other operational initiatives at its annual general meeting, signalling confidence in demand across India’s agri-input market.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility03 Oct 2026, 07:26 PM IST

What an Approved Project Means for Homebuyers and Why It Can Speed Up Home Loans

An approved real estate project can materially reduce friction in the home-buying process by giving lenders confidence in the legal and technical viability of the property. For borrowers, that often translates into faster loan processing, less documentation scrutiny, and quicker access to funds and repayment flexibility.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 03:39 PM IST

Credit Saison India to Expand Secured MSME Lending, Targets 30% Share by FY27

Credit Saison India is stepping up its push into secured lending as it broadens its MSME franchise, with the company aiming to lift secured loans to 30% of its portfolio by the end of FY27. The strategy is centred on Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns, where the lender sees room to deepen distribution, open more branches and build a more balanced loan book around its current Rs 25,000 crore portfolio.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 07:33 AM IST

India’s Cafés Are Selling Community, Not Just Coffee

Across India’s urban café scene, operators are moving beyond food and beverages to build loyalty through run clubs, live music, book readings, cultural programming and social-first content. The shift reflects a broader battle for repeat footfall in a crowded market where ambience and experience increasingly matter as much as the menu.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 06:30 AM IST

Bengaluru Ensemble Revives Kabir for a Modern Audience

Bengaluru-based music collective The Sadho Project is preparing to stage Songs of the Seeker on September 30, a performance built around the poetry of Kabirdas. The production aims to reframe the 15th-century mystic poet’s verses for contemporary listeners, underscoring the continuing relevance of devotional and philosophical traditions in India’s cultural life.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 05:23 AM IST

CMC Opens Paediatric Speciality Centre at Ranipet Campus, Expanding Child Health Capacity in Tamil Nadu

Christian Medical College has opened a dedicated Paediatric Speciality Centre at its Ranipet campus, adding a focused facility for child health services in Tamil Nadu. The move strengthens tertiary paediatric care access in the region and reflects the continuing expansion of specialised healthcare infrastructure beyond major urban centres.

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