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October represents the most joyous and auspicious month throughout India, characterized by its vibrant festivals and extensive commemorative events that unite families, friends, and communities in collective observance. The October 2026 festival calendar encompasses significant occasions including Mahalaya Amavasya, Sharad Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Karwa Chauth, each presenting distinctive opportunities to engage with India’s multifaceted cultural heritage. Every festival maintains profound spiritual importance, with devotees performing sacred rituals to solicit divine blessings from various deities. These celebrations are further enhanced through elaborate illuminations, musical performances, and traditional dance forms. Consider scheduling your visit to participate in the festive atmosphere…
The Reserve Bank of India has approved the merger of Emirates NBD Bank’s Indian branches with RBL Bank, effective December 1, 2026 (Photo: Reuters)1 min read Last Updated : Oct 16 2026 | 6:15 PM ISTThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of the Indian branches of Emirates NBD Bank P.J.S.C. with RBL Bank Limited, effective December 1, 2026. In June 2026, Emirates NBD completed the acquisition of a majority stake in RBL Bank through a primary capital infusion of about Rs 26,000 crore. Emirates NBD now holds 60 per cent of the expanded share…
Isn’t it delightful to experience the festive atmosphere that has once again enveloped the nation? We certainly think so. India is joyfully observing Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami 2026, with great enthusiasm. The name “Navratri” means “nine nights,” and the festival is about the triumph of good over evil. Depending on the part of the country, Dussehra is often referred to as the commemoration of Lord Rama’s triumph over Ravana or the conquest of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. The Navratri festival commences on the first day of the bright half of Ashvin, or Ashwayuja, according to the traditional Hindu calendar.…
India’s banking system deposits hit a record ₹284 trillion ($2.99 trillion) in September, boosted by the RBI’s discounted dollar swap scheme, which attracted around $133 billion in inflows | Representative Image2 min read Last Updated : Oct 15 2026 | 5:52 PM ISTIndia’s banking system deposits hit a record high of around 284 trillion rupees ($2.99 trillion) in the second half of September, central bank data showed on Thursday. Deposits rose by 21.67 trillion rupees in the first six months of the financial year, with most of the increase seen between June and August, when the central bank’s discounted swap window…
RCPL said Joyland is available in Tamil Nadu with immediate effect.1 min read Last Updated : Oct 14 2026 | 4:39 PM ISTReliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries, on Wednesday announced its entry into the ready-to-drink dairy market with the launch of Joyland flavoured milk in Tamil Nadu. Priced at ₹20, Joyland will initially be available in Strawberry and Vanilla flavours, the company said. The launch expands RCPL’s Total Beverage portfolio as the company looks to enter new categories and offer products at affordable prices. RCPL Director T Krishnakumar said, “Our entry into the ready-to-drink dairy market is…
Delhi Metro reopens entry, exit gates at all stations that were closed amid security restrictions1 min read Last Updated : Oct 12 2026 | 5:39 PM ISTThe DMRC on Monday reopened the entry and exit gates of all metro stations across its network after shutting six stations amid security restrictions due to the Congress’s protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The entry and exit gates of Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road metro stations had remained closed since 6 am. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) earlier extended the closure of the six stations till…
IndiGo flight 6E 6115, operating from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a customer’s personal electronic device | File Photo1 min read Last Updated : Oct 11 2026 | 5:45 PM ISTA Chennai-bound Indigo flight from Delhi was diverted here on Sunday after smoke was detected from a customer’s personal electronic device kept in the overhead bin and the plane landed safely, the carrier said. “IndiGo flight 6E 6115, operating from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a customer’s personal electronic…
Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy1 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2026 | 2:26 PM ISTUnion Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said alignment studies for three proposed high-speed rail corridors linked to Hyderabad are currently underway and that the Centre has not sent any land acquisition requisitions to the concerned state governments.Any land acquisition being carried out for the same at this juncture is “illegal”, he said in a statement.Reddy’s clarification came amid land acquisition efforts by the Telangana government for the rail corridor and other projects which faced resistance from farmers on Hyderabad outskirts.Reddy said…
CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2026: Special Exams for West Asia Students, Dates and Latest Updates3 min read Last Updated : Oct 09 2026 | 4:59 PM ISTThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the date sheet for the 2026 Class 12 special exams for students from West Asian countries. The board’s October 8 schedule states that the exams will take place from October 23 to October 28, 2026. Additionally, CBSE informed that starting October 12, candidates can get their admit cards using the same login that they used to submit their applications.How to check the CBSE Special Exam Date…
Representative image for fund1 min read Last Updated : Oct 08 2026 | 4:44 PM ISTFirst Published: Oct 08 2026 | 4:44 PM IST
The decline accelerated on Wednesday, with the currency falling nearly 0.5% to 96.8450 per dollar, within sight of its all-time low of 96.961 min read Last Updated : Oct 07 2026 | 1:58 PM ISTIndia’s foreign exchange reserves fell for a fourth consecutive week to $734.6 billion, according to a footnote to Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s statement.The reserves have dropped from their recent peak of $785.71 billion on September 4, a decline of about $50 billion in less than a month.The drawdown reflects the RBI’s dollar sales in the spot market to smooth the rupee’s decline, alongside…
Shares of SpiceJet dropped over 2 per cent to ₹9.10 apiece in late afternoon trade on the BSE (Photo: Reuters)2 min read Last Updated : Oct 05 2026 | 3:56 PM ISTSpiceJet on Monday said DGCA’s regulatory monitoring should not be construed as a fresh finding of safety deficiencies against the airline.In a clarification to the BSE, the budget carrier, which has been facing operational and financial headwinds, said it was aware of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) regulatory monitoring.DGCA routinely undertakes safety audits, surveillance and spot checks of airlines as part of its regulatory oversight. SpiceJet has…