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BusinessBanks will be closed on October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and October 19 for Dussehra, affecting various states. Additionally, branches will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of October. Customers are advised to plan visits accordingly but can continue using digital banking services during these holidays for regular transactions.
TOI Business·3h ago
EntertainmentFollowing Salman Khan's recent criticism of photographers for inappropriate shots on Bigg Boss 20, Farah Khan also asked paparazzi not to click her from behind during a Mumbai outing. She reminded them of Salman's warning to avoid such angles. Salman later reconciled with photographers at a recording studio, posing for photos despite his earlier outburst.
HT Entertainment·31m ago·Mumbai
TechnologyThe US-China competition in artificial intelligence is intensifying into a Cold War-style strategic contest. AI is now closely tied to economic strength, military power, national security, and technological leadership, marking a significant escalation in the rivalry between the two nations, as highlighted by Trump's recent statements.
Economic Times·55m ago
TechnologyAt the Surfin AI Fintech Summit's seventh global edition, Nobel Laureate Michael Spence and Dr. Amar Patnaik emphasized the importance of principles before laws in AI governance. The summit showcased advancements in intelligent finance and AI-driven customer solutions, focusing on improving financial accessibility and personalized services for diverse clients in India.
ET Tech·41m ago
BusinessThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved an increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2027-28 marketing season. Safflower saw the highest rise of ₹675 per quintal (10.3%) to ₹7,215. Rapeseed and mustard MSP increased by 6.7% to ₹6,613, barley by 6.3% to ₹2,286, masur dal by 5.6% to ₹7,390, gram by 1.4% to ₹5,958, and wheat by 1% to ₹2,610 per quintal. The hike aligns with the Union Budget 2018-19 policy to set MSP at least 1.5 times the weighted average cost of production.
Hindu Business·38m ago
PoliticsThe State Department released the October 2026 visa bulletin just two days before the end of Fiscal Year 2026, causing confusion among immigration experts. This first visa bulletin for FY 2027 was called "most disappointing" by immigration attorneys, as the EB-2 category for India remains stuck at 2013 with no significant progress overall.
TOI World·36m ago
TOI Business·3h ago
Banks will be closed on October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and October 19 for Dussehra, affecting various states. Additionally, branches will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of October. Customers are advised to plan visits accordingly but can continue using digital banking services during these holidays for regular transactions.
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