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World Bank sees India growing 7.1% in FY27, calls AI a big development opportunity
Strong domestic demand and exports keep India among the fastest-growing major economies, the World Bank says in its October update.
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World Bank sees India growing 7.1% in FY27, calls AI a big development opportunity
Strong domestic demand and exports keep India among the fastest-growing major economies, the World Bank says in its October update.
Gaganyaan: what India's first crewed space mission will look like
Three uncrewed test flights, a robot passenger and a three-day orbit at 400 km. Here is the plan behind ISRO's human spaceflight programme.
India crosses 1 crore EVs sold since 2017 as electric penetration hits 11%
Electric two-wheelers lead the charge, while electric cars grew nearly 80% this year.
Festive calendar 2026: Navratri, Dussehra, Dhanteras and Diwali dates at a glance
Diwali falls on November 8 this year. Here is the full festive calendar and the big online sale dates.
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Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz as attacks on shipping continue
At least 18 attacks on ships have been reported in the area since early October, raising fresh worries for oil supplies.
Migrant boat sinks off Djibouti; UN says at least 139 dead
The overcrowded boat was heading towards Yemen. Dozens more are missing.
Drone attack on cargo ships in the Black Sea; Bulgaria summons Russian envoy
Eleven sailors are missing after one of two cargo vessels sank off the Bulgarian coast.
IMF raises India growth outlook to 7% for this year and next
Healthy domestic demand and strong services keep India ahead of other large economies in the IMF's October outlook.
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LIVE: Panchayat by-poll counting updates from across the district
Follow minute-by-minute updates as counting progresses. (Demo live blog)
Five states, three new governments: how the 2026 Assembly elections reshaped the map
BJP won West Bengal for the first time, TVK swept to power in Tamil Nadu and Congress returned in Kerala.
TVK in power: what changes for Tamil Nadu after Vijay's historic win
A party contesting its first Assembly election now runs one of India's largest state economies.
US midterms: money pours in as campaigns enter final weeks
A New York Times report says Elon Musk has given $366 million to Republican causes this cycle.
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Sensex jumps over 600 points as IT stocks lead the rally
Infosys, TCS and Tech Mahindra powered gains even as Asian markets traded weak.
Festive season shopping could touch Rs 1.5 lakh crore online this year
Small-town shoppers, quick commerce and UPI are expected to drive another record season.
Oil up more than 40% this year as Hormuz tensions keep markets on edge
OPEC has trimmed its demand forecast, but supply fears continue to dominate prices.
Global Capability Centres now employ 23 lakh Indians
Multinationals continue to expand their India hubs for technology, finance and AI work.
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OpenAI confirms it is building a humanoid robot, demo expected in 2027
Sam Altman says the company will "definitely" make a humanoid as it hires for dozens of robotics roles.
Big banks start blocking AI agents from customer accounts
Charles Schwab and JPMorgan say they turn away unauthorised AI agents trying to log in on behalf of users.
Deepfake voice scam tricks bank chairman into wiring 95 million euros
A WhatsApp message and an AI-cloned voice call were enough. Prosecutors have recovered about half the money.
AI models now help redesign quantum circuits, researchers report
New results show AI systems finding more efficient circuit designs than previously published methods.
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India finish 4th at Asian Games with 85 medals, second-best haul ever
21 golds in Aichi-Nagoya, led by archery, shooting and boxing, with team golds in cricket, hockey and kabaddi.
Back-to-back champions: how India won the 2026 T20 World Cup at home
A 96-run win over New Zealand in the final gave India their third T20 World Cup title.
Women's hockey team finish 5th at World Cup, best result since 1974
A 3-1 win over Germany in the classification match sealed a historic finish.
Commonwealth Games: India bag 39 medals in Glasgow, boxers shine with 7 golds
A compact squad of 122 athletes finished fourth on the medal table.
PV Sindhu wins first Japan Open; teen Tanvi Sharma makes history
A strong year for Indian badminton, with titles at the Japan Open, Singapore Open and Taipei Open.
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Bollywood's record year: Dhurandhar: The Revenge drives Rs 2,000 crore half-year
Hindi cinema posted its highest-ever first-half collections, and one film earned nearly half of it.
Oscars 2026 recap: One Battle After Another wins Best Picture
Paul Thomas Anderson took Best Director, Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley won the acting prizes.
Festive weekend at the movies: what to watch this Diwali season
A guide to picking the right film for a family outing during the holidays.
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"Inward wanderlust": why more Indians are exploring their own country in 2026
35% of Indian travellers now plan to travel more within India than abroad, an Agoda survey finds.
5-day Diwali outfit planner: easy looks from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj
Comfortable, festive and budget-friendly ideas for every day of the celebrations.
Three in five Indians plan to travel more in 2026, but smart spending rules
Travellers are willing to pay more for flights and stays while cutting back elsewhere.
Healthier festive sweets: 4 simple swaps that keep the taste
Enjoy the season without the sugar crash.
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"Stand with science": WHO puts trust in evidence at the heart of 2026 health campaign
World Health Day 2026 focused on fighting misinformation and the One Health approach.
Winter air pollution season: simple steps to protect your lungs
As smog season approaches in north India, doctors recommend these everyday precautions.
Festive fasting? Doctors share tips to stay energetic during Navratri
Hydration, balanced meals and listening to your body matter most.
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Editorial: India's AI moment must reach the small business, not just the boardroom
Tripling AI investment is good news. The real test is whether it lifts productivity for farmers, shopkeepers and small firms.
Editorial: The 2026 verdicts are a warning to every incumbent
Voters in the states showed that no party can take loyalty for granted.
Editorial: Celebrate the medals, then fund the grassroots
Asian Games and Commonwealth successes show what investment can do. Now spread it wider.
Opinion: In the age of deepfakes, verification is everyone's job
A cloned voice cost one bank millions. Families and newsrooms need new habits.