Business Govt terms US Green Card programme suspension ‘unwarranted’:What options do Indian IT employees in US have now? October 9, 2026 Special Correspondent The United States has suspended eight major technology firms, including Tata, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL, from its Green Card labor…
Business Sensex shoots up 700 points; reclaims 72,000 mark:Nifty rises over 200 points; buying in IT and FMCG shares October 9, 2026 Special Correspondent Indian equity benchmark indices opened on a strong note on Friday, 9 October, 2026 reversing recent losses despite persistent selling…
Business Rahul Gandhi backs Musk’s Starlink project:Says, ‘Wait until you know the other person’; government rejects Musk’s claims October 9, 2026 Special Correspondent Amid the Starlink controversy, Rahul Gandhi told Elon Musk, “Elon, welcome to India. Wait until you learn about the other…
Business 5 startup ideas requiring less than ₹5 lakh capital:For a tea cart to hair salon – here’s what financial help you can get from govt October 9, 2026 Special Correspondent A common man looking to establish a small business in India with just ₹5 lakh in hand can get financial…
Business US visa chaos:Microsoft, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant suspended from green card programme over alleged H-1B abuse October 8, 2026 Special Correspondent The Trump administration has stepped up its crackdown on the US immigration system, suspending major technology companies including Cognizant, Infosys,…
Business Air India’s international flights to cost up to ₹17,000 more:Higher charges on domestic flights too, due to expensive fuel; IndiGo has already raised fares October 8, 2026 Special Correspondent Travelling on Air India flights will become more expensive from Friday, October 9, as the airline has announced an additional…
Business UPI charges may be delayed by two months:Payments will stay free during festive season; rule was supposed to take effect from October 15 October 8, 2026 Special Correspondent The rule imposing charges on UPI payments may be deferred for now. The Centre was set to impose a 0.4%…
Business Gold today ₹304 cheaper at ₹1.47 lakh/10 gm:Silver falls ₹2,821 to ₹2.18 lakh/kg October 8, 2026 Special Correspondent Gold and silver prices fell today, 10 October. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of…
Business Surat textile sector weavers to take 2 days off weekly:Yarn payments mandatory within 15 days before Diwali; goods still not selling in market October 8, 2026 Special Correspondent With Diwali just days away, Surat’s weaving industry is facing a severe financial crisis. Despite the textile hub usually witnessing…
Business Sitharaman discusses sweeping policy reforms at GST Council meet:Scrapping tax officers’ arrest powers, easier registrations among key agendas October 8, 2026 Special Correspondent The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state ministers, on Thursday started deliberations on sweeping policy…
