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BusinessOn October 8, the Sensex dropped 0.63% and Nifty 50 fell 0.76% due to the RBI's hawkish rate hike and rising crude oil prices, raising financial concerns. Despite the overall decline, the IT sector gained 1.8%, led by Tata Consultancy Services ahead of its earnings report.
Mint Markets·
BusinessIndia's transmission infrastructure included about 509,603 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and 1,478 gigavolt-amperes of transformation capacity as of June 2026. According to Mercom India Research's State of Transmission Infrastructure report, the existing pipeline is sufficient to support renewable energy growth through 2035, with execution being the critical factor for success.
Mercom India·
PoliticsThe Madras High Court upheld the Centre's denial of FCRA registration to Kanzeon Public Charitable Trust in Kodaikanal. The court noted Hinduism as inclusive, contrasting it with Abrahamic religions, which it called inherently exclusive. The trust, operating a Zen meditation center and Montessori school, was found to have misrepresented its religious character, being linked to Zen Buddhism and founded by a Christian priest, Rev Fr Ama Samy SJ.
News18··Kodaikanal
PoliticsGaurav Bhatia launched a sharp attack on the opposition, accusing them of trying to weaken the Constitution. He described the situation as a battle between two ideologies, highlighting the political conflict and the efforts to undermine constitutional values.
Amar Ujala·
TechnologyAt the 10th India Mobile Congress held at Yashobhoomi, Delhi, PM Modi praised India's digital transformation, stating that 5G connectivity has reached every district. He highlighted that hundreds of government services are now accessible via mobile phones, and government assistance is directly transferred to beneficiaries' bank accounts linked to their mobiles.
DNA India··New Delhi
BusinessThe Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has issued a tender inviting bids to supply, install, and commission grid-connected rooftop and ground-mounted solar power projects. These projects will include net metering and net billing facilities and will be implemented through the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model to promote solar energy adoption in Punjab.
Mercom India··Punjab
Mint Markets·
On October 8, the Sensex dropped 0.63% and Nifty 50 fell 0.76% due to the RBI's hawkish rate hike and rising crude oil prices, raising financial concerns. Despite the overall decline, the IT sector gained 1.8%, led by Tata Consultancy Services ahead of its earnings report.
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