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SRFTI Kolkata students continue their sit-in protest alleging denial of basic facilities like mess, gym, and music room access amid ongoing campus tensions. The protest follows violent incidents and demands for campus security and accountability.
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Air India has started building a new maintenance hangar at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. This facility will be the first in Delhi to service both widebody and narrowbody aircraft simultaneously, improving maintenance efficiency and reducing aircraft downtime.
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ListenToMe, a free AI-powered app, supports over 1,000 blind students by converting study materials into audio in 30 languages. Developed by AI engineer Yogen Ghodke, it aids higher education learners by reading PDFs, diagrams, and tables, improving accessibility for visually impaired users.
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The government has not announced the July 2026 dearness allowance (DA) hike for central employees. Currently at 60%, a 3% increase is expected but unconfirmed. Learn how arrears would be calculated if approved, based on basic pay and months covered.
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Swiggy's Q2 FY27 revenue rose 36.14% year-on-year to ₹7,571 crore, while its loss narrowed to ₹922 crore compared to the previous year. The company’s market capitalization stands at ₹58,353 crore as of October 2026.
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The Ministry of Education and IIT Madras launch registration for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0, held Nov 28-Dec 12, 2026. The event promotes cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi through Thirukkural teachings and includes 1,400 participants across seven categories.
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Paras Healthcare's ₹1,450 crore IPO has received 32% subscription on the second day. The IPO includes a ₹500 crore fresh equity issue and a ₹950 crore offer-for-sale by promoters. The issue closes on October 23 with a lot size of 21 shares.
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The Sensex and Nifty50 indices fell for the third consecutive session due to rising crude oil prices, which hit a four-month high of $112.67 per barrel amid Middle East tensions. Major stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries contributed to the decline.
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Brent crude oil prices surged to $112 per barrel, reaching a four-month high due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Despite supply fears, oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia have stabilized, easing some concerns.
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Adani Energy Solutions reported a more than twofold increase in Q2 profit to ₹1,323 crore, with revenue rising 53% year-on-year to ₹10,075.54 crore in the September 2026 quarter, reflecting strong growth in its operations.
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Havells reported an 11% rise in net profit to ₹353 crore for Q2, with revenue increasing 35% to ₹6,417 crore. EBITDA grew 30%, reflecting steady consumption despite inflation and strong growth in switchgears and cables segments.
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Delhi University will hold its 103rd convocation on November 20, 2026, awarding degrees to over 92,000 students, including undergraduates, postgraduates, and PhD scholars. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be the chief guest at the ceremony.
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Satish Baban Waghole has been given additional charge as Maharashtra Public Service Commission chairperson during Vivek Bhimanwar's leave amid allegations of exam paper leaks and irregularities. A government committee is investigating the issue while aspirants continue to demand reforms.
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IIT Hyderabad will host PHOTONICS 2026, the 17th International Conference on Fiber Optics and Photonics, from December 9 to 13, 2026. The event will feature global experts, including Nobel Laureate Prof. Donna Strickland, and promote collaboration in photonics research and technology.
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India Post's revenue grew 25% year-on-year to ₹4,202 crore in Q2, marking the second consecutive quarter above ₹4,000 crore. Growth was driven by parcel business, Postal Life Insurance, and government services, with improved cost efficiency reported.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon open registration for JEE Main 2027 January session. Learn about the application process, exam pattern, fees, and important documents required for this engineering entrance exam.
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ICICI Bank will increase cash transaction charges and ECS debit return fees starting December 1, 2026. Customers will have three free cash deposits and withdrawals monthly, but fees will rise for transactions exceeding limits. Learn the new rates and how they affect different account types.
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On October 22, 2026, the Sensex fell by more than 500 points, with the Nifty50 dropping below 22,700 amid high crude oil prices and a weaker rupee. Tata Teleservices and Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) reported strong earnings, boosting their stock prices despite the overall market decline.
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