TRENDS
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, 70, accused of stalking, abusing 31-year-old ex-girlfriend
Eric Schmidt has long been known for maintaining an open marriage and relationships with younger women. As the CEO of Google, he had an extramarital relationship with a public relations executive. The equation between then was messy even a decade after they split.
MARKETS
NSE rolls out major upgrades to RFQ platform to simplify bond trading
NSE to enhance RFQ platform from October 28, 2025, introducing brokered trade execution, a yield-price calculator, client holdings upload, and FIX API for faster, transparent bond trading. The RFQ system lets participants request quotes from multiple brokers, making debt trading easier and more efficient.
INDIA
After Durgapur, another shocker from Bengal: Woman doctor assaulted, threatened with rape; BJP, TMC clash
After the incident, the Joint Forum of Doctors, which is an organisation representing doctors in Bengal, went to the hospital and spoke about the safety of doctors on duty.
BUSINESS
UnifyApps raises $50 million led by WestBridge Capital to help enterprises scale genAI
With the fresh funding, the enterprise AI platform plans to expand globally, deepen product integrations, and accelerate platform development as it positions itself as the ‘operating system’ for AI-native enterprises.
BUSINESS
Infosys delivering over 2,500 Gen AI projects: Chief Delivery Officer Satish
Infosys developers have also produced more than 25 million lines of code using Gen AI.
INDIA
Why ex-Afghanistan VP has warned Indians against Deoband madrasa: The deep Taliban link
Darul Uloom Deoband, a seminary which was set up in 1866 in Saharanpur, has influenced Islamic teaching in both Pakistan and Afghanistan.
INDIA
'Never offered to repair Bengaluru roads': Kiran Mazumdar Shaw's clarification after Chidambaram's post
"I noted with interest Mrs Kiran Mazumdar Shaw's offer to fund the development of some roads in Bengaluru. A great offer! Congratulations!," Chidambaram wrote on X earlier on Wednesday.
BUSINESS
India Quotient raises $129 million in Fund 5 to bet on early-stage startups
India Quotient has also promoted two of its executives, Kanika Agarrwal and Sahil Makkar, to the position of partner
INDIA
Son of 'mountain man' Dashrath Manjhi accuses Rahul Gandhi of denying Congress ticket despite assurance for Bihar polls
In August this year, Bhagirath Manjhi, expressed gratitude towards Rahul Gandhi, as he has built a pucca house for his family in Bihar's Gaya.
INDIA
'Stop dividing India on communal lines...': BJP reacts after Shama Mohamed's remark on Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz last represented India in the home series against New Zealand but didn’t get an opportunity to feature in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
INDIA
Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname? Shama Mohamed questions selectors
Sarfaraz last played for India during the home series against New Zealand and didn't get a chance to play during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
TECHNOLOGY
MeitY proposes new rules to label and trace deepfake, AI-generated content under IT Rules
Amid rising deepfake concerns, MeitY’s draft amendments mandate clear labelling, metadata tagging and visibility standards for synthetically generated content on social media platforms.
INDIA
‘Problem isn’t lack of money but…’: P Chidambaram responds to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s Bengaluru road repair offer
The senior Congress leader proposed a governance model that pins supervision to a willing company or industrialist like Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
BUSINESS
Gold Prices Today, October 22: Gold rate drops sharply in India after Diwali; check 24K, 22K, 18K rates
Gold prices in India dropped Rs 3,380 per 10g as global profit-booking hit bullion after record highs. Silver too fell, extending its losing streak.
MARKETS
SME IPOs deliver sharp listing gains but struggle to sustain performance
The data suggest that SME IPOs carry significantly higher risk and variability. A prominent trend observed is that many SMEs experience strong listing-day gains but decline sharply soon after, a pattern most visible in issues that drew strong participation from retail investors.
INDIA
'Political Islam' struck at root of Sanatan Dharma, rarely discussed: Yogi Adityanath
Adityanath said that while there is ample discussion around British and French colonialism, the aspect of "political Islam", which struck at the root of faith, is overlooked in history.
INDIA
Key election commission officials to meet today to discuss rollout of pan-India SIR exercise
Officials will also discuss whether to conduct the review nationwide in a single phase or in two phases, depending on factors such as weather, agricultural cycles, and examination schedules, according to reports.
TRENDS
Foreigner takes dip in River Ganga wearing bikini, leaves internet divided
In the video, the woman can be seen standing by the holy river, wearing a bikini set and a garland of flowers around her neck.
BUSINESS
Govt panel suggests 38 reforms to ease MSME and regulatory burden: Report
The panel has recommended scrapping the mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) requirement for MSMEs and introducing measures to create a “trust-based” regulatory framework.
STARTUP
IPO-bound Meesho in Rs 127-crore arbitration dispute with AWS over unpaid cloud bills
Amazon Web Services has accused Meesho of non-payment and breach of contractual commitments. The e-commerce firm has hit back with a Rs 86-crore counterclaim alleging inadequate service and support
INDIA
Zohran Mamdani renews PM Modi's criticism on Diwali: 'They've room for certain kinds of Indians'
The mayoral candidate, however, sought to reach out to those who did not share his views on the prime minister, saying he would treat them with the same respect
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Tejashwi Yadav's big push to woo women voters: Govt employee status for 'Jeevika Didis', monthly salary of Rs 30,000
With no clarity yet on the seat-sharing of the Mahagathbandhan alliance of the opposition parties, the constituents of the Grand Alliance have announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
INDIA
President Murmu’s helicopter gets stuck as wheels sink into newly concreted helipad | Watch
As per officials present at the spot, the helipad surface partially caved in moments after the chopper touched down
BUSINESS
Government reportedly explores new funding plan to revive UDAN, connect 120 new destinations in next decade
India plans to revamp UDAN’s funding, exploring budgetary support to offset airline losses and expand regional air connectivity to 120 new destinations.
