Short, clear briefs of the day's reporting — each one credits and links to the newsroom that reported it.
The Union government informed the Supreme Court on October 13, 2026, that its response to petitions regarding illegal detentions and transport shutdowns in New Delhi on October 10 is ready but requires further refinement. A three-judge Benc
India · The Hindu
Nandan Nilekani has urged India to move away from traditional paper-based exams to curb the recurring issue of question paper leaks. Speaking at Bloomberg’s New Economy Forum in New Delhi, Nilekani argued that the physical nature of these p
India · Bloomberg
Sedan sales in India grew 5.32% year-on-year in September 2026, reaching 35,119 units across ten major models. The Maruti Dzire maintained its market dominance with 17,754 units sold, despite an 11.40% decline compared to the same month las
Automobile · RushLane
Reliance Industries may see a significant valuation re-rating following the proposed Rs 30,000 crore IPO of Jio Platforms. Brokerage firm Religare has assigned a target price of Rs 1,696 to the stock, representing a 46.7% upside from its cu
Business · Economic Times
Delhi election officials have verified about 60%, or nearly 20 lakh of the 33 lakh electors who were served notices under the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The accelerated disposal follows the introduction of new options on
India · The Hindu
The Kerala Legislative Assembly has passed a resolution demanding the removal of Chief Electoral Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and an investigation into the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls. The resolution, introduced by the rul
India · India Today
Nifty 50 companies are projected to post a nearly 23 percent year-on-year rise in net profit for the September quarter of fiscal year 2027, driven by metals, banks, and consumer-facing firms. Domestic brokerages note this would mark the str
Business · LiveMint
A delegation of BJP women MPs is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday to discuss sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. The move follows nationwide protests by BJP Mahila Morcha workers de
India · Times of India
India's population of adults aged 60 and above is projected to reach 347 million by 2050, up from approximately 149 million in 2022. Union Budget 2026-27 highlighted this demographic shift by announcing formal training programs for 1.5 lakh
India · The Hindu
Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran stated that while India is well-positioned for the global semiconductor industry due to its talent and domestic market, companies must prioritize demand assessment and management. Speaking at the
Business · Economic Times
A petition filed by Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, seeking disclosure of Election Commission of India records is not listed for hearing on October 13, 2026. The filing follows allegations of unilateral po
India · The Hindu
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused the Congress party of orchestrating a conspiracy to introduce an ultra-leftist mindset in India. Speaking in Nagpur, Fadnavis claimed the party aims to create anarchy and undermine co
India · The Hindu
The Right to Information (RTI) Act has completed 21 years, yet mandatory suo motu disclosures remain poorly implemented by public authorities. Section 4 of the Act requires departments to publish 16 types of information, including budgetary
India · The Hindu
Domestic institutional investors significantly increased their stakes in four Indian companies during the September quarter, bolstered by steady inflows from systematic investment plans. Spectrum Electrical Industries saw its DII holding ju
Business · LiveMint
Homegrown artificial intelligence startup Sarvam is in discussions to raise $250 million to $300 million at a $3 billion valuation, potentially doubling its worth within four months. The firm plans to build larger computing infrastructure a
Business · Economic Times
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday directed lawyers to ensure that ongoing protests in Delhi do not obstruct the functioning of the Supreme Court. The CJI urged the Supreme Court Bar Association to ensure that the movement of lawye
India · Hindustan Times
The Bank of India has officially declared its ₹575 crore exposure to Future Enterprises as fraud. The account was previously classified as a non-performing asset and has already been fully provisioned for by the bank. Future Enterprises, le
Business · Economic Times
Tushar Thakur, a 25-year-old from Jammu, is preparing for UPSC exams while confined to his bed following a violent attack on the Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express in May 2024. Thakur was traveling to Gujarat for an Air Force Selection Boa
India · Indian Express
The Supreme Court has asked the central government to explain why price controls should not be extended to all non-patented drugs and medical consumables. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta noted that current regulations only
India · Times of India
The Supreme Court of India has declined to impose strict new controls on the bursting of firecrackers during Diwali, citing the difficulty of enforcing such orders on the ground. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant stated that the court must pass
India · Times of India
A controversial voter roll revision has triggered fresh protests in New Delhi led by opposition figures. More than 130 million names have been removed from the voter lists across the country. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded elec
India · Al Jazeera
Kerala has successfully provided work to all families that requested it under the new Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, according to Minister for Local Self-Government K.M. Shaji. The scheme, whic
India · The Hindu
The Indian government has denotified Jantar Mantar in New Delhi as a designated protest venue, effectively ending its status as a central hub for public demonstrations. For over 30 years, the site served as a primary location for various gr
India · India Today
New Delhi has implemented heavy security measures, including the deployment of soldiers and barricades, as protests sweep across India. Authorities have restricted access to Jantar Mantar, a long-standing hub for demonstrations, and announc
India · The Independent