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BusinessPhoto: The Hindu

Visakhapatnam Port Handles 50 Million Tonnes Cargo in 196 Days

Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) achieved a record by handling 50 million metric tonnes of cargo in just 196 days during the 2026–27 financial year, reaching this milestone on October 13, 2026. This is faster than previous years, reducing the time by 17 days compared to 2025–26 and 28 days compared to 2024–25. Growth was driven by large vessels and bulk liquid cargo, including a record crude oil discharge in June.

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TechnologyPhoto: NDTV Tech

DoT Mandates Caller Name Presentation on 4G and 5G from November

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed all authorized telecom service providers to implement Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) on 4G and 5G networks nationwide starting November 1. CNAP will also be enabled on future 6G networks. Implementation for 2G, 3G, and landline networks will be decided separately. New TSPs must also adopt CNAP by default, ensuring protection against tampering.

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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan Herald

Uttar Pradesh Installs Over 9 Lakh Rooftop Solar Plants

Under the Yogi government's leadership, Uttar Pradesh has installed more than 9 lakh rooftop solar plants, adding over 3,000 megawatts (3 gigawatts) of solar capacity. This milestone supports clean energy expansion, reduces household electricity bills, protects the environment, and creates jobs. The state's daily rooftop solar growth of 9-10 megawatts rivals international averages seen in Australia, the US, and Germany.

Deccan Herald·

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HealthPhoto: News18 Hindi

Sitting Over 4 Hours Equals Smoking 4 Cigarettes, Warn Doctors

According to the Vascular Society of India, sitting continuously for more than four hours is as harmful as smoking four cigarettes. This behavior increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis, a condition where blood clots form in the veins of the legs, especially among young people.

News18 Hindi·

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Sarfaraz Transforms Dry Fruits Business From Kashmir to Bokaro

Sarfaraz shared that he used to work as a laborer in fields in Jammu and Kashmir, earning very little to support his family. Inspired by the large-scale dry fruits business in the region, he decided to start his own venture. Over the past five years, he has successfully grown his business by selling products at fairs, significantly improving his livelihood.

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Groww's Valuation Unattractive Despite Q2FY27 Profit Stability

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, operating as Groww, reported no sequential increase in net profit for the September quarter (Q2FY27). This occurred despite favorable conditions including five additional trading days and the absence of Indian Premier League (IPL)-related marketing expenses. The company's valuation compared to exchanges remains unappealing to investors.

Mint Markets·

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