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Akshit Jindal October 25, 2026
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Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink’s terms of service

Elon Musk. File | Photo Credit: AP Tech tycoon Elon Musk accused Ukraine on Saturday (October 25, 2026) of violating Starlink’s terms of service by using it for “drone strikes to kill people”, after tension between Washington and Kyiv over disruptions to the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian army’s operations. “Ukraine military violated Starlink […]

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Akshit Jindal Oct 24, 2026
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Beyond the beach: Exploring Galle through Otherland’s local experiences

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Election Commission’s SIR Damage Control

On September 26, the Election Commission of India (ECI) held a meeting of the full commission, following which it issued a detailed press note that listed a number of decisions and also carried a photograph from the meeting of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar with Election Commissioners (ECs) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. […]

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Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink’s terms of service

Elon Musk. File | Photo Credit: AP Tech tycoon Elon Musk accused Ukraine on…

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Military ups death toll in Mali attack to 54

The attacks hit the restive west African country’s Menaka region, where gunmen reportedly rode…

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The Golden Dream and Femme Fatale impress

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Obama blasts Trump’s ‘chaos and cruelty’ while campaigning for Democrats

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Akshit Jindal October 24, 2026
India

Census 2027: Private Enumerators Raise Political Concerns

On October 16, 2026, the Office of the Registrar General issued a notification amending the Census Rules, 1990. Through the amendment, the “scope” of the enumerators of Census 2027 has been widely increased. The teachers of any educational institution, be it government, local authority, aided or unaided private bodies, societies or trusts, are included as […]

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Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink’s terms of service

Elon Musk. File | Photo Credit: AP Tech tycoon Elon Musk accused Ukraine on Saturday (October 25, 2026) of violating Starlink’s terms of service by using it for “drone strikes to kill people”, after tension between Washington and Kyiv over disruptions to the SpaceX-made network crucial to the Ukrainian army’s operations. “Ukraine military violated Starlink […]

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The Golden Dream and Femme Fatale impress

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After studying India for 5 years, Dutch team offers tech for pesticide-free food production

India’s horticultural sector is set to get a hi-tech boost powered by AI for precision, as the Dutch government has embarked on a collaborative project in India to help produce pesticide-free food in state-of-the-art green houses that focus on water conservation and energy efficiency. The initiative focuses on technologies and practices that help produce food […]

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Economy Monetary Policy

IndusInd Bank posts profit of ₹1,242 crores in Q2; asset quality improvement and interest income drives growth

IndusInd Bank Limited posted a net profit of ₹1,242 crore for the quarter ended September, up 20% sequentially and trimming net loss of ₹437 for the same quarter in the preceding year. The bank had incurred net loss for the same period in previous year due to an increase in microfinance provisioning and write-offs.  The bank’s bottom […]

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Budget Fiscal Architecture

Decoding the Next Union Budget’s Production-Linked Blueprint

North Block mandarins weigh targeted R&D tax credits for clean-tech components against fiscal consolidation targets.

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Markets ● DII Inflows Strong

Indian markets snap 1-week rally following surge in crude, FII outflows

Foreign institutional investors remain net sellers in Indian equities. (Representational image) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Indian markets declined on Friday (October 23, 2026), snapping the one-week rally, with most indices ending in red following a surge in crude prices and foreign fund outflows.   Sensex plunged over 1% during the day before settling at 73,123.83, […]

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Industry Manufacturing

IRDAI extends distribution reforms feedback timeline to Oct 31

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has extended the last date for submission of comments on its consultation paper on distribution reforms till October 31. The consultation process has received an encouraging response, with over 650 comments received thus far. In view of the significant interest and to facilitate wider participation, the […]

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Circadian Rasayana: How Clinical Trials Are Validating Adaptogenic Ashwagandha & Brahmi

Modern neurobiology examines seasonal Ritucharya protocols for cortisol regulation.

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Health Preventive Care

Pregnant Influencer Leela Sahu and the Roadblock to Rural Healthcare

In the second week of July, a 22-year-old woman from Sidhi district in Madhya Pradesh captured national attention through social media. Leela Sahu, nine months pregnant, had done this before. The local influencer with over 2 million followers has created content since 2022, some of it addressing local issues. This time, her message carried urgency: […]

By Akshit Jindal 9 min read
Fitness Kinesiology

International Yoga Day: Odissi exponent Surupa Sen on how dance and yoga nourish the body and the mind

Surupa Sen | Photo Credit: Karthik Venkatraman “Run! Run faster and you will get there quicker!”, is all we hear and do in our lives. We are constantly surrounded by the demand to cope no matter how. On the other end of the spectrum, our ancient practices teach us to be still. Yoga and classical […]

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Food Gastronomy

The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai showcases Chettinad textiles, crafts, and cuisine

Chettinad cotton and silk saris | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai returns this year at a spacious new venue with ample parking. Organised by the Karaikudi Nagarathar Sangam, the one-day exhibition celebrates the rich legacy of Chettinad culture through its craftsmanship, cuisine, and local enterprise. M Letchumanan, committee member of […]

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Antarctica miracle: How India established its first scientific base in the frozen continent

Sourabha Rao, the producer of Miracle in Antarctica, a new film chronicling the story of the building of Dakshin Gangotri, India’s first scientific base station in the frozen continent, says she is constantly surprised by the fact that the story has not been told in as many ways as possible. “It is a privilege for […]

Luxury • Horology & Craft

Assouline opens its first Indian flagship store in New Delhi with a curated luxury library experience

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Fashion • Atelier

Deepavali 2026 fashion trends: From jewel tones to modern saris, designers decode festive dressing

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Homes and Gardens

Why durable paints are gaining ground in India’s real estate market

Over the past two decades, Indian consumers have become more selective in…
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Beyond the beach: Exploring Galle through Otherland’s local experiences

An aerial view of Galle’s coastline “A stone’s throw” is a phrase…
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01 • AGRI-BUSINESS

After studying India for 5 years, Dutch team offers tech for pesticide-free food production

4 min read Oct 22

Centre suspends over 4,000 fertiliser distributor licences on hoarding charges

2 min read Oct 22
Commodities & Tech View Desk
02 • AYURVEDA

Classical Panchakarma Centres in Kerala Integrate Genomic Prakriti Mapping

5 min read • AYUSH & Longevity

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03 • BUDGET

Capital Expenditure Multiplier: How Sovereign Green Bonds Are Funding Metro Rail

5 min read • Fiscal Architecture

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04 • ECONOMY

IndusInd Bank posts profit of ₹1,242 crores in Q2; asset quality improvement and interest income drives growth

3 min read Oct 23

Crude oil sourcing presently volatile; procuring more on landed basis: HPCL Chief

2 min read Oct 23
Macroeconomics View Desk
05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Antarctica miracle: How India established its first scientific base in the frozen continent

6 min read Oct 25

Hundreds of applications exposed in censor board data breach

4 min read Oct 25
Cinema & Culture View Desk
06 • FASHION

Deepavali 2026 fashion trends: From jewel tones to modern saris, designers decode festive dressing

8 min read Oct 24

Plastic mats to a grandma’s silk swatch: the curious origins of five collections at Fashion Week

8 min read Oct 22
Sartorial & Craft View Desk
07 • FITNESS

International Yoga Day: Odissi exponent Surupa Sen on how dance and yoga nourish the body and the mind

5 min read Oct 21

Triathlete Suresh Sam Chandy eyes sixth Ironman title after a successful stint in Brazil

3 min read Oct 21
Kinesiology & Movement View Desk
08 • FOOD

The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai showcases Chettinad textiles, crafts, and cuisine

2 min read Oct 21

Step into Pongal with a village-style harvest spread

2 min read Oct 21
Gastronomy & Ferments View Desk
09 • HEALTH

Pregnant Influencer Leela Sahu and the Roadblock to Rural Healthcare

9 min read Oct 21

Loneliness Crisis Among African Youth: Causes and Solutions

5 min read Oct 21
Clinical Medicine View Desk
10 • HOMES AND GARDENS

Why durable paints are gaining ground in India’s real estate market

7 min read Oct 24

Shigeru Ban on paper architecture and sustainability

4 min read Oct 23
Tropical Modernism View Desk
11 • INDIA

Election Commission’s SIR Damage Control

12 min read Oct 24

Census 2027: Private Enumerators Raise Political Concerns

8 min read Oct 24
National Bureau View Desk
12 • INDUSTRY

IRDAI extends distribution reforms feedback timeline to Oct 31

1 min read Oct 24

AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to 858 crore

2 min read Oct 24
Heavy Manufacturing View Desk
13 • LUXURY

Assouline opens its first Indian flagship store in New Delhi with a curated luxury library experience

4 min read Oct 23

At Jaipur’s City Palace, Forevermark celebrates diamonds and individuality

4 min read Oct 23
Horology & Bespoke View Desk
14 • MARKETS

Indian markets snap 1-week rally following surge in crude, FII outflows

2 min read Oct 23

Rupee falls 12 paise to close at 94.93 against U.S. dollar

3 min read Oct 23
Dalal Street & Equities View Desk
15 • SPORT

The Golden Dream and Femme Fatale impress

1 min read Oct 25

Hero Women’s Indian Open: Vani in the van for the first time ever in a LET event

3 min read Oct 25
High Performance & Test View Desk
16 • STATES

Rajasthan rains: Death toll rises to 22, CM visits affected areas in Jaipur

5 min read Oct 21

MCD starts demolition drive in Bhalswa colony in north-west Delhi

1 min read Oct 21
Federal & Regional View Desk
17 • TRAVEL

Beyond the beach: Exploring Galle through Otherland’s local experiences

4 min read Oct 24

Karnataka’s coffee country: Inside its most immersive plantation stays

7 min read Oct 23
Slow Journeys & Heritage View Desk
18 • WORLD

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink’s terms of service

2 min read Oct 25

Military ups death toll in Mali attack to 54

2 min read Oct 25
Diplomatic & Global South View Desk
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