The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted approval for a new regulatory framework governing Portfolio Management Services (PMS). This decision, made on September 24, 2026, aims to provide portfolio managers with a broader range of investment options. Key among these are investments in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), primary debt issuances, and select … Read more
Retirement portfolios are typically built for the long haul, but short-term market moves can still create important decisions for savers. And right now, one of the biggest moves is happening in the gold market. After soaring to a record $5,589.38 per ounce in January, the price of gold has spent much of this year trading … Read more
Banks will monitor merchants and the IBA will develop a mechanism to prevent them from passing on the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 to consumers, as per government sources. Banks will monitor merchants to ensure that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions is not passed on to consumers, … Read more
Researchers at IIT Delhi’s Electrical Engineering Department have designed India’s first working, demonstrable indigenous micro-GPU. The development aims to reduce import dependence for GPUs used in AI, ML, and other embedded applications. Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) are widely used in modern hardware, including in AI and Machine Learning engines. Currently, all GPUs are imported. In … Read more
The Indian Consulate in Toronto, with the Canadian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association, celebrated ‘Ayurveda Day 2026’. The event promoted Ayurveda’s relevance for health and wellness, featuring addresses from experts and the launch of a new book. The Consulate General of India in Toronto, in partnership with the Canadian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association, celebrated ‘Ayurveda Day 2026’ on … Read more
Hundreds of Jamia Millia Islamia students protested against eviction notices for women hostellers. Led by AISA, they demand immediate withdrawal, accusing the administration of punishing students who raised concerns about poor hostel amenities. Hundreds of students at Jamia Millia Islamia University staged a protest on Thursday against the eviction notices allegedly issued to women hostellers, … Read more
The FSSAI has proposed a draft amendment to its regulations to restrict the manufacture and sale of analogue products as ‘Paneer.’ The move aims to prevent consumers from being misled about the nature and composition of such products. New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed … Read more
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma defends CEC Gyanesh Kumar, stating ECI decisions are by majority, not unilateral. He dismisses opposition criticism as ‘desperation,’ arguing the constitutional framework prevents the CEC from acting alone. Sarma Defends CEC, Cites ECI’s Collective Decision-Making Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday defended Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar … Read more
A special NIA court in Delhi granted permission to US national Matthew Aaron Vandyke and six Ukrainian nationals to travel to their home countries for one month. The court, which had earlier granted them default bail, cited the right to travel as a right. Court Grants Travel Permission A special NIA court at Rouse Avenue … Read more
Minister of State Shripad Naik held a bilateral meeting with a European Parliament delegation, focusing on strengthening India-EU cooperation in the power sector, energy security, nuclear energy, and emerging technologies like green hydrogen. Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Naik on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with a delegation of … Read more