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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 16 Oct 2026, 11:11 AM IST

HDFC Capital, Shalimar Launch Rs 750 Crore Uttar Pradesh Property Platform

HDFC Capital Advisors and Shalimar Corp have formed a Rs 750 crore real estate development platform aimed at residential and mixed-use projects in Uttar Pradesh, with an initial focus on Lucknow and Varanasi. The venture is expected to support more than 5 million sq ft of development potential and roughly 3,000 homes, underscoring continued institutional interest in select tier-II housing markets.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 03:20 PM IST

Mayawati Calls for Regularisation of Contractual Workers in Uttar Pradesh Departments

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati has renewed her attack on outsourcing and contractual hiring in government departments, calling the system exploitative and demanding regularisation for affected workers in Uttar Pradesh. Her remarks place labour security and public-sector staffing back into the political spotlight, with implications for the state’s governance model and employment policy.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 09:47 AM IST

Akhilesh Challenges Yogi to Contest from Ayodhya, Pledges Faster Growth for the City

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has thrown down a direct challenge to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, daring him to contest from Ayodhya in the next assembly election. Framing the contest as both political and symbolic, Yadav accused the BJP government of enabling widespread demolition in the name of development while promising to accelerate Ayodhya’s growth if his party gains power.

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India Entertainment & Culture09 Oct 2026, 12:29 AM IST

Muthu Turns Life Into Lyrics as 'Theeraa Theeraa' Extends His Cross-Regional Rise

Musician Muthu’s latest track, 'Theeraa Theeraa,' underscores a career built on instinct, narrative craft, and an ability to translate lived experience into song. From writing Sufi music in Uttar Pradesh to composing for Malayalam cinema, he has emerged as a distinctive voice moving across languages and regional traditions.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy08 Oct 2026, 07:18 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat Drive 45% of India’s Residential Rooftop Solar Capacity in September

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat together accounted for 45% of India’s residential rooftop solar capacity in September, underscoring the concentration of adoption in a handful of large states. The national installed residential rooftop base under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana stood at 17,561 MW, covering 59,47,035 households as of September 2026.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 01:15 AM IST

HDFC Capital, Shalimar Launch Rs 750 Crore Platform for Uttar Pradesh Real Estate

HDFC Capital Advisors has partnered with Shalimar Corp to create a Rs 750 crore real estate development platform focused on residential and mixed-use projects in Uttar Pradesh. The venture targets major urban markets including Lucknow and Varanasi, with a development pipeline exceeding 5 million sq ft and about 3,000 homes.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM IST

HDFC Capital, Shalimar Launch Rs 750 Crore Platform for Uttar Pradesh Real Estate

HDFC Capital Advisors and Shalimar Corp have formed a Rs 750 crore development platform aimed at accelerating residential and mixed-use projects in key Uttar Pradesh markets, including Lucknow and Varanasi. The venture is expected to support more than 5 million sq ft of development potential and about 3,000 homes, underscoring continued institutional interest in tier-2 and tier-3 housing demand.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 07:44 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat Drive 45% of India’s Rooftop Solar Capacity in September

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat together accounted for 45% of India’s residential rooftop solar capacity in September, underscoring the concentration of adoption in a handful of large states. Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the national installed residential rooftop solar base stood at 17,561 MW across 59,47,035 households as of September 2026.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 11:29 AM IST

India Reaches 84% of 2037 Cold-Storage Goal, but Potatoes Dominate Capacity

India has achieved 84% of its projected cold-storage capacity target for 2037, underscoring a rapid build-out in post-harvest infrastructure. But the sector remains heavily skewed: roughly three-quarters of available space is occupied by potatoes, while more than half of the country’s cold-storage capacity is concentrated in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM IST

Akhilesh Says Victory Matters More Than Seat Count Amid SP-Congress Rift

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sought to cool tensions over seat-sharing with the Congress, saying the alliance’s priority is victory and government formation, not the arithmetic of seats. His remarks came as Congress leader Rajendra Pal Gautam defended the partnership on ideological grounds, underscoring the fragile but politically significant opposition arrangement in Uttar Pradesh.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 08:33 PM IST

HDFC Capital, Shalimar Launch Rs 750 Crore Platform for Uttar Pradesh Housing Push

HDFC Capital Advisors and Shalimar Corp have formed a Rs 750 crore development platform to advance residential and mixed-use projects in Uttar Pradesh, with an initial focus on Lucknow and Varanasi. The venture is expected to support more than 5 million sq ft of development potential, including roughly 3,000 homes, underscoring continued institutional interest in tier-2 real estate markets.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 10:28 AM IST

Bernstein Sees Rs 27,000 Crore Revenue Pool From UPI MDR by FY28

A 40-basis-point merchant discount rate on UPI transactions could generate a revenue pool of about Rs 27,000 crore by FY28, according to Bernstein, as India weighs how to sustain the economics of its fast-growing digital payments rail. The brokerage said issuing banks, UPI apps, merchant-side payment apps and acquiring banks would share the proceeds, while smaller transactions would remain exempt or lightly affected.

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India Sports & Cricket04 Oct 2026, 05:52 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Edge Closer to Glory Despite Emanjot Kaur’s Heroics for Railways

Tamil Nadu moved within touching distance of a major domestic title after holding firm against a spirited challenge from Railways, even as Emanjot Kaur produced a standout individual effort to keep her side alive. The contest turned into a test of nerve and depth, with Tamil Nadu’s collective discipline proving decisive in the closing stages.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (07:32 PM IST)

Sitharaman Rejects UPI MDR Misconception, Says Merchant Charge Will Not Be Passed to Consumers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has moved to calm concerns over the Merchant Discount Rate on higher-value UPI payments, saying the charge is borne by merchants and will not be transferred to consumers. She stressed that the levy is not a tax, cess or surcharge, but a transaction fee applied in limited cases at a rate of 0.4% on certain UPI payments above Rs 2,000.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:00 PM IST)

Komatireddy Accuses BRS and BJP of Seeking Political Gain from Drought Crisis

Telangana minister Komatireddy has accused the BRS and BJP of attempting to extract political mileage from the state’s drought conditions rather than focusing on relief and long-term mitigation. His remarks sharpen the political contest around water stress, agricultural distress and administrative accountability as the state grapples with the fallout of deficient rainfall.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (02:19 PM IST)

HDFC Capital, Shalimar Launch Rs 750 Crore Platform for Uttar Pradesh Housing Push

HDFC Capital Advisors has partnered with Shalimar Corp to set up a Rs 750 crore real estate development platform aimed at residential and mixed-use projects in Uttar Pradesh. The venture targets more than 5 million sq ft of development potential, including about 3,000 homes, with Lucknow and Varanasi among the first focus markets.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (07:47 PM IST)

Personal Loan Growth Accelerates to 16.9% in August, RBI Data Show

Bank credit growth strengthened across major sectors in August, with personal loans emerging as one of the fastest-expanding segments, according to Reserve Bank of India data. Outstanding personal loans rose 16.9% year-on-year to ₹72.9 lakh crore, up sharply from 11.9% a year earlier, underscoring resilient household borrowing demand and continued lender appetite for retail assets.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (04:57 PM IST)

Finance Ministry Flags Upside Inflation Risks as Growth Outlook Faces Pressure

India’s economic outlook remains resilient but is increasingly exposed to upside inflation risks, according to the Finance Ministry’s latest assessment. The report said the Reserve Bank of India’s recent open market operations to absorb excess liquidity could help preserve balanced financial conditions and curb any undue demand-side overheating.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:14 PM IST)

FIR Filed Against College and Professor Over Alleged Research Publication Fraud

Police in Uttar Pradesh have registered an FIR against a college and a professor after a petitioner alleged he was cheated out of ₹26,000 on the promise of getting his research paper published in the UGC-CARE-listed Kanpur Philosophers Journal. The case has drawn attention to the opaque and increasingly commercialised ecosystem around academic publishing, where vulnerable researchers can be exposed to fraud and misrepresentation.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (10:43 AM IST)

India Approves Procurement of 7.11 Lakh Tonnes of Soybean, Moong and Tur at MSP Across Three States

The Indian government has approved the procurement of 7.11 lakh tonnes of soybean, moong and tur at the minimum support price in three states, with farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka set to benefit by ₹5,547.99 crore. The move is aimed at strengthening price support for growers and cushioning them from market volatility during the ongoing procurement season.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (09:19 AM IST)

Centre Allocates 14 Lakh Tonnes of Sugar for Early-October Sales Ahead of Dussehra

The Centre has allocated 14 lakh tonnes of sugar for sale during October 1-15, moving to ensure adequate market supply ahead of the Dussehra festive period. Mills in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh account for 10.77 lakh tonnes, or 83% of the country’s total allocation, underscoring the central role of these three producing states in India’s sugar balance.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:53 AM IST)

Students Urged to Choose Careers Wisely and Upgrade Skills as India Recalibrates for a Faster Economy

Students should make informed career choices and continuously upgrade their skills to remain relevant in a rapidly changing job market, according to the thrust of a fresh policy-facing message emerging from India’s education and governance discourse. The emphasis reflects a broader national push to align education with employability, digital literacy and future-facing industries. The call comes at a time when employers are increasingly prioritising adaptability, technical competence and problem-solving over traditional degree labels alone, placing renewed pressure on students, institutions and policymakers to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace demands.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:11 AM IST)

Bihar Cabinet Approves Green Hydrogen Policy to Accelerate Clean Energy Push

The Bihar Cabinet has approved the Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026, setting the stage for a state-backed push into renewable fuels and lower-carbon industrial growth. The policy is designed to cut dependence on imported natural gas, support clean energy investment, and align Bihar with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, 2023.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:07 AM IST)

Kalamassery Police Issue Fresh Summons to Anto Augustine in Case Over ‘CM Marriage Remarks’

Kalamassery police have issued a fresh summons to Anto Augustine in connection with a politically sensitive case tied to remarks about a chief minister and an alleged second marriage claim involving Opposition leader V. D. Satheesan. The renewed police action keeps the matter in the public eye, underscoring how quickly unverified claims can escalate into a law-and-order and reputational issue. The case stems from Augustine’s reported revelation that two individuals approached him claiming to possess a journalistic scoop about Satheesan’s alleged second marriage, a disclosure that has since drawn scrutiny from investigators.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (01:04 AM IST)

Karnataka Launches First-of-Its-Kind Scheme Offering Up to Rs 25 Lakh for Startup Pilots

Karnataka has unveiled a new Government First initiative that will fund up to 100 startups with as much as Rs 25 lakh each to pilot and validate solutions directly with government departments. The programme is designed to move promising ideas from prototype to public-sector deployment, giving founders a structured path to test products in real administrative settings.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (05:30 PM IST)

India Clears Procurement of 7.11 Lakh Tonnes of Soybean, Moong and Tur at MSP Across Three States

The Indian government has approved procurement of 7.11 lakh tonnes of soybean, moong and tur at the minimum support price in three states, a move aimed at cushioning farmers against market volatility and reinforcing the procurement safety net. The purchases in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka alone are expected to benefit growers by ₹5,547.99 crore, underscoring the fiscal and political importance of price support in pulse- and oilseed-producing regions.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:47 PM IST)

Akhilesh Yadav Fields Reliance Veteran Dhanraj Nathwani for Rajya Sabha Race

In a notable strategic move, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has backed Dhanraj Nathwani, a senior Reliance-linked executive, for the Rajya Sabha contest from Uttar Pradesh. The nomination, filed on Wednesday, comes as party strategist Ram Gopal Yadav is poised to secure a sixth term in the Upper House.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (08:43 PM IST)

Kazakh Race Walker Stripped of Asian Games Gold After Footwear Breach

Kazakhstan’s Danzengquzong has been stripped of the Asian Games gold medal in the race walk after officials ruled that the athlete breached footwear regulations. The disqualification reshuffled the podium, elevating compatriot Ma Li to silver and moving Japan’s Yukiko Umeno into bronze contention in the revised standings.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (08:22 PM IST)

BJP, SP Finalise MLC Picks as Caste Arithmetic Shapes Graduates’ and Teachers’ Contests

The BJP and the Samajwadi Party have moved to finalise their candidates for the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council’s Graduates’ and Teachers’ constituencies, setting up a contest in which caste balance, professional networks and local organisational strength will matter as much as party labels. The selections underline how upper-caste, OBC and community-specific calculations continue to shape even narrowly defined electoral battles in the state. With these seats chosen through limited electorates rather than mass voting, both parties are treating the races as tests of cadre discipline and social coalition management ahead of future political battles in Uttar Pradesh.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (08:01 PM IST)

Chirag Paswan Says LJP(RV) Will Contest Uttar Pradesh, Punjab With or Without BJP Deal

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has signalled that his party is prepared to fight the upcoming Uttar Pradesh and Punjab elections even if seat-sharing talks with the BJP-led NDA do not produce an agreement. The remarks underscore both the bargaining leverage Paswan is seeking within the alliance and the party’s intent to expand beyond its traditional Bihar base.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (02:29 PM IST)

U.P. Turns Village Waters Into Fisheries Engine as Leasing Expands Across Ponds and Rivers

Uttar Pradesh is intensifying its push to make fisheries a core pillar of rural livelihoods by bringing more than 80,000 hectares of Gram Sabha ponds and 2,205 km of rivers under leasing. State officials say the strategy has helped lift fish production from 6.29 lakh tonnes to 15.90 lakh tonnes over eight years, underscoring a major shift in the use of village water bodies for income generation and food supply.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (12:05 PM IST)

Sivakarthikeyan, Kayadu Lohar Film ‘SK 27’ Officially Launched Under Ramkumar Balakrishnan

Tamil cinema’s latest high-profile collaboration, tentatively titled ‘SK 27’, has been officially launched with Sivakarthikeyan and Kayadu Lohar in the lead. The project brings together National Award-winning filmmaker Ramkumar Balakrishnan of ‘Parking’ fame and producer Sathya Jyothi Films, signalling a commercially ambitious venture with strong creative credentials.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:22 AM IST)

Yogi Adityanath Says Investors Are Choosing Uttar Pradesh for Its Vast Consumer Base and Matching Infrastructure

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said investors are increasingly drawn to the state because it combines one of India’s largest consumer markets with infrastructure capable of supporting large-scale business activity. His remarks underscore the state government’s effort to position Uttar Pradesh as a serious destination for manufacturing, logistics and services investment. The comments also reflect a broader push to convert population scale into durable economic advantage.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (08:36 AM IST)

India Advance to Asian Games Semifinals After Rain Washout Against Afghanistan

India moved into the semifinals of the Asian Games 2026 cricket competition after their knockout clash with Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain, extending a familiar pattern of weather disruption in the event. Afghanistan were left frustrated once again, with the washout echoing the final at the previous Asian Games, where rain also denied them a decisive contest.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:47 AM IST)

Yogi Adityanath Says Uttar Pradesh Is Winning Investors With Scale, Demand and Infrastructure

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said investors are increasingly choosing the state because it combines a vast consumer market with infrastructure capable of supporting large-scale industry. His remarks point to the core of the state’s investment pitch: size, connectivity and an expanding policy framework aimed at turning industrial interest into long-term economic output. The comments come as Uttar Pradesh seeks to deepen its role in India’s manufacturing and logistics map.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (04:13 AM IST)

Yogi Adityanath Says Uttar Pradesh Is Winning Investors With Market Scale and Infrastructure

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said investors are increasingly choosing the state because it combines one of India’s largest consumer markets with infrastructure capable of supporting large-scale industry. His remarks underscore how the state is trying to convert population size, logistics access and policy outreach into durable investment momentum. The comments come as Uttar Pradesh seeks to deepen its position in India’s manufacturing and services map, with the government framing infrastructure expansion as central to its pitch to domestic and global capital.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (12:27 AM IST)

Vithya Eyes New Milestone After Matching Usha’s Mark Three Years Ago

Three years after equalling a long-standing benchmark associated with Indian sprint hurdling great P.T. Usha, Vithya is poised to move beyond the symbolic tie and establish a fresh reference point of her own. The moment carries significance not only for her personal progression but also for the broader arc of Indian women’s athletics, where continuity with past excellence remains rare and hard-won.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (10:24 PM IST)

Rahi Sarnobat flags confusion over technical and scoring issues after Asian Games 2026 setback

Indian shooter Rahi Sarnobat has described confusion around technical and scoring issues after a difficult outing linked to the Asian Games 2026 build-up, saying she has never shot so far off target in her career. She said the result was especially hard to absorb because her score also contributed to the team total, underscoring the pressure and uncertainty athletes face when equipment or scoring systems appear to fail them.

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