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Nagpur celebrated its centuries-old Marbat festival, a unique tradition drawing thousands to witness vibrant processions. Giant effigies, Marbats and Badgyas, symbolising evil and social issues, are paraded and later burned to mark good’s victory. Nagpur witnessed the centuries-old Marbat festival, a unique cultural tradition celebrated annually during the month of Bhadrapada, drawing thousands of citizens … Read more

Industrialist Zavaray Poonawalla has called for government support, including tax and quarantine reforms, to revive India’s horse-racing industry. He stated the industry is in a difficult phase and offered personal financial support to lead the revival. Industrialist and horse-racing enthusiast Zavaray Poonawalla has called for greater government support to revive India’s horse-racing industry, proposing tax … Read more

A Bain & NPCI report suggests India’s next growth phase depends on connecting its B2B digital systems. An interoperable national infrastructure could unlock working capital and formal credit for millions of MSMEs, addressing a significant credit gap. India’s next phase of economic growth could increasingly depend on connecting its fragmented B2B digital systems, with an … Read more

Damodaran found that the S&P 500 moved about 0.5% when the 10-year yield changed by more than three basis points. Damodaran noted that the 10-year Treasury yield rose from 4.18% to 4.75%, while longer-term yields crossed 5%. He said higher rates do not always hurt stocks because companies can adjust their cash flows. Damodaran said … Read more

Bank employees across India held a one-day strike called by the UFBU, demanding a five-day work week and resolution of other issues. Unions have threatened to intensify protests with more strikes if the government fails to approve their demands. Bank employees and officers across the country on Friday observed a nationwide one-day strike called by … Read more

The BJP has nominated former administrative officer Debasish Sharma for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam, scheduled for October 6, 2026. The party is holding executive meetings to discuss strategies for the upcoming poll and other elections. BJP Names Candidate for Nagaon By-poll The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Central Election Committee on Friday has approved … Read more

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Russian First Deputy PM Denis Manturov in New Delhi to discuss deepening economic ties. Both sides agreed to advance talks on a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and enhance financial services cooperation. Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian … Read more

A 26-year-old man seeking infertility treatment was found to have a uterus and fallopian tubes, a rare condition called PMDS. Doctors also found both his testes were undescended, with one showing a pre-cancerous change requiring surgery. A 26-year-old man who approached RG Hospitals, Rajouri Garden, for infertility was found to have a uterus and fallopian-tube-like … Read more

Singer and composer Jay Z surprised his fans by bringing out actor-singer Justin Timberlake during his performance in Paris. They performed a rare rendition of ‘Holy Grail’ from Jay-Z’s 2013 album and ‘Until the End of Time’. Singer and composer Jay Z surprised his fans by bringing out actor-singer Justin Timberlake during his performance in … Read more

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi says India has emerged as an important BRICS member under PM Modi’s leadership, transforming from a ‘weak’ member before 2014. He highlighted the significance of the summit amid global changes and conflicts. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday highlighted that India has emerged … Read more