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India Sports & Cricket Just now (10:15 AM IST)

Delhi Court Seeks Response From Brij Bhushan Singh, Vinod Tomar on Wrestlers’ Appeal Against Acquittal

A Delhi court has sought responses from former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh and ex-assistant secretary Vinod Tomar after four women wrestlers challenged their acquittal in a sexual harassment case. The appeal targets the August 3 verdict that cleared the two men, keeping the long-running legal battle at the centre of India’s sports accountability debate.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (09:34 AM IST)

BharatPe Backs New UPI MDR Framework, Distances Itself From Ashneer Grover’s Criticism

BharatPe has endorsed the new UPI merchant transaction framework, saying it supports a more sustainable digital payments model while keeping the system free for consumers and shielding small merchants. The company also clarified that former co-founder Ashneer Grover’s criticism reflects his personal views, not the firm’s position.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (08:15 AM IST)

Jio Credit expects BoFA deal to clear by December as capital plan resets product strategy

Jio Credit expects regulatory approval by December for its Rs 18,268 crore fund raise from Bank of America, a transaction that would materially expand the company’s lending capacity and reshape its near-term strategy. The capital infusion is expected to lift assets under management sharply and trigger a review of product plans, with Bank of America set to receive two board seats under the partnership.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 10:59 PM IST

Rain Dependence Remains a Major Drag on India’s Rural Economy, UN Official Warns

India’s rural economy remains heavily exposed to the vagaries of the monsoon, with rainfed agriculture still accounting for nearly 60% of the country’s net sown area and about 40% of total food production, according to the Agriculture Ministry. A UN official has warned that this dependence on rainfall continues to pose a structural challenge for farm incomes, output stability and broader macroeconomic resilience.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 09:57 PM IST

Rain Dependence Remains a Core Risk to India’s Rural Economy, UN Official Says

Rainfall volatility remains one of the most persistent structural risks facing India’s rural economy, a senior United Nations official has warned, underscoring the exposure of farm incomes, food output and rural demand to the monsoon cycle. The concern is especially acute because rainfed agriculture covers nearly 60% of India’s net sown area and accounts for about 40% of total food production, according to the Agriculture Ministry.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 07:40 PM IST

Rain Dependence Remains a Major Drag on India’s Rural Economy, UN Official Warns

India’s rural economy continues to face a structural vulnerability because a large share of agriculture still depends on the monsoon, a senior UN official has said. With rainfed farming covering nearly 60% of the country’s net sown area and contributing about 40% of total food output, the issue remains central to food security, farm incomes and broader macroeconomic stability.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 10:33 AM IST

CJP Leaders Sent to Five-Day Judicial Custody After Jantar Mantar Protest

A Delhi court has remanded CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to five-day judicial custody following their detention over a protest at Jantar Mantar. Police have filed two FIRs against 14 party members, citing trespass and obstruction of police personnel, while CJP founder Abhijit Dipke has accused the Modi government of enforcing an "unofficial Emergency."

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India Sports & CricketJust now (11:07 PM IST)

Batters Seek Fast Fixes as Spin Trial Looms in India-A Series

With India-A leading the two-match unofficial Test series 1-0, the batting group is under pressure to find rapid technical and tactical answers before the next spin-heavy examination. The contest has sharpened into a practical audition for players hoping to prove they can survive and score on turning surfaces, a challenge that remains central to India’s wider red-ball pipeline.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (08:57 AM IST)

Batters Race for Quick Fixes as Spin Test Looms in India-A Series

India-A’s 1-0 lead in the two-match unofficial Test series has sharpened the focus on batting methods against spin, with players and coaches seeking rapid technical adjustments before the next contest. The challenge is not merely survival on turning surfaces, but finding a repeatable scoring plan that can hold up under sustained pressure from quality slow bowling.

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India Sports & Cricket1h ago

Pacers Set Up India-A's Commanding 162-Run Win Over Australia-A

India-A combined incisive new-ball bowling with a decisive spin finish to beat Australia-A by 162 runs in the first unofficial Test at the Siechem Cricket Stadium. Anshul Kamboj and Tushar Deshpande struck early before Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian closed out the contest shortly after lunch on the fourth day.

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World Politics & Diplomacy13 Oct 2026, 08:34 PM IST

UN Refugee Agency Warns of 'Unprecedented Weakness' as Funding Cuts Bite Worldwide

The UN Refugee Agency is confronting what its leadership describes as an unprecedented weakening of its ability to protect displaced people, as donor shortfalls force service reductions across multiple crises. The warning lands amid reports of suspended refugee registration in Ethiopia and broader concerns that efficiency measures can no longer offset the scale of the cuts.

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