India

Uttar Pradesh has approved a proposal to rename Noida International Airport in Jewar as Narendra Modi International Airport. Announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 9, 2026, the move is intended to honour the PM's public service and contribution to infrastructure development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 25 years as head of government, beginning with his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001 and continuing with three terms as Prime Minister since 2014. The milestone was marked by a Union Cabinet resolution

RBI has raised the repo rate from 5.25% to 5.5%, its first hike since February 2023, citing inflation and global risks. With the stance shifting to calibrated tightening, near-term rate cuts appear unlikely. The move could also push banks to offer higher interest rates on fixed deposits.

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli on October 6, with tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, including Noida and Gurugram. The quake occurred at a depth of 13 km. No casualties or major damage were reported, while residents rushed outdoors after feeling the shaking.

IndiGo has increased fuel charges on domestic and international flights from October 6 amid a sharp rise in ATF prices. Domestic surcharges have increased by ₹100-₹350, while international routes will see hikes of up to ₹2,500 depending on the destination.

Flipkart Big Billion Days begins October 9 with deals on Apple products, including the MacBook Air M5, iPhone 17, iPad Air M4, AirPods Pro 3 and accessories.

FSSAI has ordered Everest Food Products to recall a batch of pre-packed cumin powder after tests confirmed pesticide residues above permitted limits, while the licence of Creative Bakers and Confectioners was suspended over severe hygiene violations.

Captain Smit Machchhar helped avert a potential disaster aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 after being attacked and seriously injured by his co-pilot mid-air. Despite his injuries, the Indian pilot opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to intervene before the aircraft landed safely

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the party will begin a nationwide protest from Mumbai on October 2 if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign by Saturday. The announcement comes amid a political dispute over the Election Commission's handling of electoral-roll revisions

Bank unions have called a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30 over the demand for a five-day banking week and other issues. Customers may face disruptions to branch services, while digital banking, ATMs, UPI and other alternative channels are expected to remain available.

Tata Trusts and Tata Sons are locked in a dispute over N. Chandrasekaran's reappointment and the possible listing of Tata Sons, with both sides considering legal and structural options for the group's future.

Tata Sons has approved N. Chandrasekaran for another five-year term as executive chairman, weeks after he decided not to seek reappointment. Noel Tata opposed the move, calling it invalid, amid a wider dispute over Tata Sons' proposed listing following the RBI's regulatory decision.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, with the BJP launching the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to mark his birthday and 25 years in public life. The campaign will run until October 17 with blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, welfare outreach and youth programmes

UPI transactions above ₹2,000 will attract a 0.4% MDR from October 15, capped at ₹300. Customers will not bear the charge, while P2P transfers, UPI mandates and small merchants with monthly receipts below ₹1 lakh remain exempt.

Oracle has begun another round of layoffs, with affected employees receiving termination emails early Monday morning. The latest cuts come as the company continues restructuring while increasing investments in AI and data-centre infrastructure.