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Startups & Venture Capital 15 Oct 2026, 11:13 PM IST

TechSparks 2026 Day 3 Spotlights India’s AI Ambition, Climate Tech and Global Startup Links

TechSparks 2026 closes its third day with a programme that blends entertainment, policy-grade debate and venture capital signals, underscoring how India’s startup ecosystem is broadening beyond pure fundraising. With appearances by Zakir Khan and Prakash Belawadi alongside sessions on India’s estimated $100 billion AI opportunity, global alliances and climate tech, the event reflects a market seeking both scale and substance.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:31 AM IST)

Food and Public Distribution Department Accelerates Cleanliness and Governance Push Under Special Campaign 6

India’s Food and Public Distribution Department has intensified its cleanliness and administrative reform drive under Special Campaign 6, signaling a renewed focus on workplace hygiene, record management, and disposal of pending matters. The initiative reflects a broader government effort to convert routine housekeeping into measurable governance gains, with emphasis on efficiency, accountability, and public-facing service delivery.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (04:29 AM IST)

Apple Pay Debuts in India, Expanding Contactless Payments for iPhone Users

Apple has launched Apple Pay in India, ending years of anticipation and giving iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users a new way to make contactless payments in stores and online. The rollout marks a significant addition to India’s fast-evolving digital payments market, where convenience, security, and ecosystem integration are increasingly shaping consumer choice.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:35 PM IST)

Five Transgender Persons Held in Extortion Case, Raising Questions Over Policing and Vulnerability

Police have arrested five transgender persons on allegations of extortion, a case that has quickly drawn attention to the intersection of law enforcement, social stigma, and the precarious economic conditions faced by gender-diverse communities in India. The arrests come amid a broader national debate over how authorities distinguish criminal conduct from the routine harassment and profiling that transgender people often say they endure.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (02:06 AM IST)

Public Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks to Operate on September 27 as Government Seeks to Avert Disruption

The Finance Ministry has said all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open and operate normally on September 27, despite a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike by the United Forum of Bank Unions. The move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted access to essential banking services for customers across India. The announcement signals the government’s intent to protect routine financial activity, including cash withdrawals, deposits, transfers and branch-based services, at a time when any disruption could affect households, small businesses and rural borrowers.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (02:23 PM IST)

From Karate Black Belt to Archery Gold: How Chikitha’s Father Shaped Her Sporting Path

Young Indian archer Chikitha’s rise to gold has been shaped as much by discipline at home as by training on the range. She has credited one of India’s most decorated compound archers, Abhishek Verma, for guiding her development, while her father’s decision to steer her away from karate and toward archery proved pivotal.

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