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The government launched the third round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for speciality steel to attract fresh investments and boost domestic manufacturing. The Rs 6,322 crore scheme aims to make India a global hub for advanced steel production

The NCLAT has set aside the CCI’s five-year ban on WhatsApp sharing user data with Meta Platforms for advertising purposes, while retaining the ₹213 crore penalty imposed for anti-competitive practices linked to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update

Telangana Day celebrations in Saudi Arabia enthralled audiences with the State’s cultural diversity, from Adilabad tribal Mathura dance to Hyderabadi Marfa, Qawwali, and Bonalu festival performances. The Pravasi Parichay 2025 event highlighted Telangana’s Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb for the diaspora in Riyadh

IndiGo’s parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, reported a Rs 2,582 crore net loss for the September quarter, mainly due to adverse currency movements. Despite a 10 per cent rise in topline revenue, the airline’s shares slipped over 1 per cent on the BSE

Abhirath Reddy scored an unbeaten 175 to lead Hyderabad to a thrilling four-wicket victory over Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. Key partnerships with Rahul Radesh, K Himateja, and Tanay Thyagarajan helped chase 336 on the final day

State Bank of India (SBI) reported a 10 per cent rise in standalone net profit to Rs 20,160 crore for the September quarter of FY26. Improved asset quality and higher interest income supported the bank’s strong quarterly performance

A Maharashtra woman, Mohini Santosh Thakur, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined Rs 1 lakh for smuggling 28 kg of ganja from Odisha to Maharashtra. Police intercepted her on February 2, 2024, at Mankapur in Gudihathnoor mandal

Gopichand P. Hinduja, chairman of the global Hinduja Group and one of India’s most influential business figures, passed away in London at 85. Fondly called ‘GP’, he had been unwell for several weeks. He is survived by his wife and children

The Congress government allocated Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises departments to former cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin, ending three days of speculation. His induction has faced criticism, with many alleging it is appeasement politics ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election

Xpeng Aeroht, a subsidiary of Chinese EV maker Xpeng, has launched trial production of its “Land Aircraft Carrier” flying car in Guangzhou. The world’s first intelligent factory for such vehicles aims for mass production by 2026

Congress leaders in western Adilabad are unhappy over being sidelined in the recent Cabinet expansion and state-level appointments. They allege regional imbalance after eastern leaders like Dr Vivek and Premsagar Rao were rewarded while tribal MLA Vedma Bojju was ignored

Adani Enterprises Ltd reported an 84 per cent surge in Q2 net profit to Rs 3,199 crore, driven by strong performance across its infrastructure and energy businesses. The company also announced a Rs 25,000 crore rights issue to strengthen its balance sheet.

A man was booked in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar area for allegedly performing an obscene act before a woman walking her dog. In a separate case, police arrested a private firm employee for sending vulgar messages to a television actress

Security forces destroyed a Maoist arms manufacturing facility in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, seizing 17 firearms and several weapon-making tools. The operation is part of intensified efforts to dismantle Naxal infrastructure and promote peace under the government’s rehabilitation policy

The rising number of suicides among police personnel in the erstwhile Medak district has raised alarm. Several officers, from sub-inspectors to constables, have ended their lives using service weapons, with stress, family issues, and workplace pressure cited as key factors

Two Class IX students from Master SV School in Jammikunta attempted suicide by consuming pesticide after being reprimanded for leaving the hostel to smoke. The boys, Ramcharan and Charan Kumar of Veenavanka, were hospitalised and are under treatment

Richa Ghosh said her focus during India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup win was on building her innings and finishing strong. She credited Coach Amol Muzumdar and Jhulan Goswami for guiding her and described the team’s victory as “magical and unforgettable.”

Kishtapuram Venkatamma, 21, from Tandur, died in the Chevella bus accident on Monday after choosing to travel by RTC bus instead of a train with her husband Prasad. The crash killed 19 people, leaving families in deep grief

Air India will operate a relief flight on Tuesday to bring back 228 passengers stranded in Ulaanbaatar after their San Francisco–Delhi flight was diverted due to a technical issue. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will return to Delhi on Wednesday morning

A 70-year-old woman, Igave Lakshmibai, was run over by an earthmover while crossing the road near the RTA office at Lakshmi Nagar in Kandi on Tuesday. She died on the spot. Police registered a case and are searching for the driver

Gold prices slipped on Tuesday as a stronger US dollar and waning expectations of further Fed rate cuts prompted investors to book profits. Analysts cited easing US-China tensions and China’s new tax policy as added pressure on bullion demand

Anitha, a 25-year-old staff nurse from Tadwai in Mulug district, was found hanging in her rented house at Bhupalpally on Tuesday. Police said the reasons behind the suspected suicide are unknown. A case has been registered and investigation is underway

Adayi Maruthi, 25, from Singarayapet village, died on the spot when a lorry hit his bike between Chintaguda and Mahabubabad villages in Jannaram mandal. His companion Komram Nagaraju suffered minor injuries. Police suspect rash driving caused the crash

Italian archaeologists, working with Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Archaeology, have discovered eight new ancient sites from Swat to Taxila. The findings, including a 1,200-year-old temple in Barikot, highlight Gandhara’s rich heritage and continuous human civilization across multiple historical periods