Celebrity
Govt counters Musk, says satellite clearance process non-discriminatory
India’s communications ministry on Thursday said it followed a “fair and non-discriminatory” authorisation framework for all telecommunication services, including satellite communication services, and that preferential clearance of any single operator...
Festival breather: UPI merchant fee may be deferred till January 1
Such deferment would keep UPI payments free for merchants through the festival season, which runs until Christmas, amid pushback from retail traders’ associations. The MDR is expected to take effect...
Airline safety grounded in terra firma
In fact, only a rare trifecta of good fortune ensured that there were no fatalities on board the flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel, which resulted from the depredations of...
Entertain people again: CJI to Rajpal Yadav as SC hears cheque-bounce case
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday, during a hearing in a long-running cheque-bounce case against actor Rajpal Yadav, said the actor can make a good movie and “entertain...
UP Scholarship 2026-27: Who can apply, deadlines and how to register online
Students who need assistance paying for their studies can now apply for the UP Scholarship 2026. The official portal is accepting applications under the Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate (Dashmottar) category. Students...
Banks sweeten offers for retail customers as festive shopping picks up
The breadth of the offers is evident at HDFC Bank, which is set to launch its Festive Treats 2026 campaign on October 10 with more than 10,000 offers spanning loans,...
Norway proposes temporary ban on AI glasses in public spaces
A trip to the park. A day at the beach. A workout session at the gym. All in public spaces where smart glasses can snap photos, record conversations or stream...
India-US trade talks hit plateau, further concessions difficult: FM
The negotiations for a trade deal between India and the US have reached a “plateau” beyond which giving further concessions by either side was “very difficult”, Union Finance Minister Nirmala...
Drishyam 3 box office collection Day 4: Ajay Devgn film eyes strong Monday
Ajay Devgn-starrer Drishyam 3: The Conclusion has made a strong start at the box office, emerging as the second-highest weekend opener of 2026 after Dhurandhar 2. The film, released on...
Wall Street’s $10 billion India hospital bet sparks a fight over bills
By Ranjani Raghavan and Anto Antony Wall Street came to India chasing one of the world’s greatest hospital growth stories. It found something else too: a fight over who will pick...
