NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
BJP’s Sudhanshu Trivedi takes dig at Sonia Gandhi: “Gave up PM post, became Super PM"
BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi has revived questions about Sonia Gandhi's influence during the UPA government, alleging that she functioned as a 'Super PM' after declining the top post in 2004. He cited her Cabinet Minister-ranked position as National Advisory Council chairperson, while Gandhi's memoir revisits why she chose Manmohan Singh to lead the government.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%
The FPIs that were selling in the Indian market all these months mostly owned large-cap stocks. And as they sold them, it was that segment which bore the brunt of the selling. The same logic will operate in reverse as they start buying, focusing once again on the safer and more liquid large-cap stocks.
National Conference MLAs suggest 10 corrective measures to CM Omar Abdullah for accountability within the party
Eighteen ruling National Conference MLAs have submitted a 10-point memorandum to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking corrective measures, a review of ministerial performance and the removal of his advisor Nasir Aslam Wani. The memorandum, prepared after a meeting of disgruntled MLAs on October 30, also seeks the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary from the Public Works portfolio.
National Conference faces internal strife in Jammu and Kashmir, MLAs swore to cleanse the party
Around 20 National Conference (NC) MLAs are seeking changes in the party structure and the removal of some office-bearers, triggering an internal crisis following Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recent cabinet expansion. Senior MLA Abdul Majid Larmi said the party needs a “cleansing process” to remove people who have “hijacked” it, adding that the move is aimed at strengthening the organisation and is not a rebellion.
NCRTC explores transit-oriented development along Namo Bharat, proposed regional corridors
NCRTC is evaluating transit-oriented development to create planned urban centers along major corridors, including the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut route. A recent workshop gathered key stakeholders to discuss policy support for private investment in these developments. Emerging urban centers such as Meerut and Ghaziabad are expected to benefit significantly from improved connectivity. The new framework aims to link transport infrastructure closely with land-use planning for organized urban growth.
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Out of Europe? India's steel MSMEs battle data gaps, rising cost and EU's carbon wall
Smaller Indian steel exporters say they are struggling to obtain emissions data from raw-material suppliers and bear the cost of carbon accounting and verification under the EU’s carbon border rules.
VETO streams Pakistan tri-series in India, raising questions over scope of MIB advisory
VETO, a streaming platform, is currently broadcasting a tri-series involving Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka. The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory regarding Pakistani-origin media content due to national security concerns. While the advisory includes various Pakistani content categories, it does not explicitly mention sports broadcasts. VETO asserts that the advisory does not apply to the ongoing cricket tournament as it is international.
Indian patch patrol sets out to resolve PHP risk
Two critical security flaws in PHP, the programming language underpinning an estimated 70% of the internet, have triggered emergency cybersecurity measures in India. Banks are auditing applications and preparing backups, while the government is patching official websites. Razorpay has deployed AI-led vulnerability detection and warned merchants about potential breaches.
PHP security vulnerabilities: Indian govt rushes to fix official websites, banks audit apps
Banks have begun auditing applications for weaknesses, taking some non-critical services offline and preparing backups to divert traffic if parts of their websites or mobile applications experience downtime, according to executives.
Special team to probe eMudhra incident; impact on Indian websites, applications very limited: Govt
The ministry said the reported security incident pertains to eMudhra’s global certificate business, and its impact on Indian websites is very limited.It also said some social media accounts were indulging in fear-mongering about the impact.
Delhi-bound Emirates flight hit by bird strike, Dubai return delayed till October 18; hotel stay arranged for affected passengers
An Emirates flight from Delhi to Dubai has been delayed until October 18 after the aircraft encountered a bird strike on arrival in the national capital. Separately, Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until October 24 amid the security situation in West Asia, offering eligible passengers complimentary date changes.
India to take a leap in quantum, NM-ICPS 2.0 in works: DST Secy Waghmare
India aims to become a leader in quantum technology among Global South countries. The Centre is preparing for NM-ICPS 2.0, building on the first phase ending December 2027. Efforts include developing quantum-resilient encryption techniques for critical database systems. Research and development spending has increased significantly, with a target of reaching 2% of GDP by 2035. The government is focusing on partnerships with industries to further support technological advancements.
CJP Tiranga Protest Today, October 16: Timings, road diversions, is CP, New Delhi Railway Station, Janpath, Palika open? Check what's open and closed
CJP Protest Today October 16: CJP's Tiranga protest is scheduled at Connaught Place's Central Park in Delhi on October 16, 2026, at 5 pm. Traffic restrictions may begin at 3 pm, affecting 21 roads and stretches. Check road diversions, New Delhi Railway Station access, Metro services and closures before travelling.
Blume, Kalaari, Chiratae among 19 VCs in RDI fund's Rs 7,131 crore first cohort
The selected cohort comprises 14 alternative investment funds (AIFs) and five focused research organisations (FROs), which will channel long-term capital into deeptech startups and private sector research and development.
Govt selects 19 fund managers under RDI, committing Rs 7,131 crore
The government's Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) has approved its first cohort of 19 second-level fund managers with a total commitment of Rs 7,131 crore, marking a key step towards mobilising private investment in research and development and emerging technologies.
Sunil Bharti Mittal to receive France’s highest civilian honour from Macron
Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder of Bharti Airtel, will receive the Légion d’Honneur from Emmanuel Macron. This honor recognizes his contributions to India-France economic ties and telecommunications. Mittal's long-standing relations with France began at Airtel's inception in 1992 with Compagnie Générale des Eaux. He also serves as Co-Chairman of Eutelsat, enhancing collaborations in satellite communications. The award ceremony will take place at the French Embassy in New Delhi.
Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Who is Indian origin South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay?
Navanethem Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her human rights advocacy. Her career includes landmark cases and roles in international criminal tribunals. Pillay served as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014. She has co-founded organizations that promote equality and women's rights. Pillay's work continues to focus on accountability for serious human rights violations globally.
Swedish billionaire Johan Eliasch bought 4 lakh acres of Amazon rainforest in 2005. What he did next was unusual
Johan Eliasch bought a logging company to save acres of the Amazon rainforest from destruction. Cool Earth, the charity he co-founded, claims that 99% of the rainforest in its conservation partnership areas remains intact. Johan's conservation efforts have helped protect approximately 2.1 million acres of rainforest and 380 million trees.
India's green economy can support 1.3 crore jobs by 2035 but challenges remain: Report
The report says to build a green workforce at scale, India needs to revise the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015, to integrate green jobs as a core focus and establish a National Green Jobs and Skilling Mission as the implementation mechanism.
Frequent elections tilt spending away from capex, CEA tells JPC on simultaneous polls bills; economists back the idea
Gurumurthy has argued that frequent elections disrupt the federal structure and proposed simultaneous elections. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran expressed support for the concept of "One Nation, One Election". He highlighted that this could enhance governance by minimizing time spent on campaigning. Several former Chief Justices have raised concerns about the powers proposed for the Election Commission of India.
Indian-American philanthropist inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame
Sharmila Mona Sinha has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York. She is the second woman of Indian origin to receive this honor, following Indra Nooyi. Sinha's career includes significant positions in investment banking and philanthropy for women's rights. During her induction, she spoke about power and the importance of sharing it with others.
IDEA flags decline in judicial independence, free parties in India
India is currently chairing the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, which highlights concerns about its democratic integrity. Recent reports indicate declines in judicial independence and the freedom of political parties in India. Investigations into opposition leaders ahead of the 2024 elections are raising significant concerns about political freedoms.
Bimal Patel sworn in as judge of International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
Indian jurist Bimal Patel has officially taken charge as a judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg. Patel began his nine-year term after taking oath on Thursday, succeeding Neeru Chadha, whose tenure ended on Wednesday. He was elected to the tribunal last year with 115 votes out of 168 valid ballots.
Cashless health insurance claims: What policyholders can do when hospitals and insurers clash over bills, approvals, and deductions
Inflated bills, delayed approvals, arbitrary deductions. As hospitals and insurers trade charges, policyholders are left footing the bill. What will it take to fix the system?
UN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly address
The former Portuguese prime minister, whose second five-year term ends on December 31, reiterated his calls for global oversight of AI risks, just as the UN's 15-member Security Council prepares to host AI leaders for a briefing on the powerful technology.
Delhi CM, EC Sandhu, Advani, Jaishankar get SIR notices for 'discrepancies' in voter details
Notices for voter detail discrepancies have been issued to many prominent figures. These include LK Advani and Arvind Kejriwal, among others. Most notices relate to data mismatches from the 2002 enumeration exercise. Election officials stated these are system-generated notices for data correction. The process aims to rectify voter information within the ECINET system.
ICAI prepares reforms for creating larger accounting firm networks; proposals expected in two months
ICAI plans to propose reforms within two months to help Indian accounting firms scale up and compete globally. The proposals include recognising aggregation structures, allowing capital infusion, easing rules on non-assurance services, and expanding professional networks to include lawyers, engineers, architects and other professionals.
Health ministry issues advisory against unregulated stem cell therapies, restricts autism treatment to approved clinical trials
The Union health ministry issued an advisory against unregulated stem cell therapies. Therapeutic use of stem cells for autism is restricted to approved clinical trials. This advisory reiterates the existing framework governing stem cell research and therapy. It aligns with a Supreme Court ruling restricting unproven stem cell treatments. States and union territories must ensure strict compliance with the applicable framework.
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