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Supreme Court questions Delhi Metro shutdown and protest detentions during election demonstrations
India's Supreme Court has intervened after mass detentions and widespread transport restrictions during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. At a special Sunday hearing, judges questioned the closure of Delhi Metro stations and stressed that peaceful protesters should not face unlawful detention. The case now tests how public-order measures must respect constitutional freedoms.
Tata Motors added €0.30 to its Iveco bid, but the bigger change happened outside the deal
Tata Motors has increased its cash tender offer for Iveco after authorisations took longer than expected, while Iveco's defence business has already moved to Leonardo and now sits outside the transaction.
KONE targets 100,000 connected elevators in India as Pune digital centre advances service strategy
KONE has opened a Digital Experience Centre in Pune as it prepares to expand connected elevator coverage across India. With approximately 50,000 lifts already connected and a goal of doubling that figure, the initiative could strengthen predictive maintenance, customer retention and recurring service revenue, although the company has not disclosed the centre's investment cost or expected financial contribution.
Canara HSBC Life (CANHLIFE) VNB rises 24% as traditional insurance products gain market share
Canara HSBC Life Insurance reported stronger premium growth and improved new business profitability in the first half of FY2027, supported by a shift toward traditional savings and protection products. However, rising distribution expenses, declining solvency headroom and proposed insurance commission reforms present important tests for its next phase of growth.
Tata Motors raises Iveco takeover offer to €14.40 as €3.91bn deal nears decisive vote
Tata Motors has lifted its recommended cash offer for Iveco Group to €14.40 per share, adding roughly €81 million to the transaction as the Indian truckmaker pushes its largest overseas commercial vehicle acquisition toward completion.
Manipur imposes prohibitory orders after fatal shooting near Chassad police station
A woman was killed in Manipur's Kamjong district on October 9, followed by renewed armed exchanges and restrictions near Chassad. Police have linked the violence to a security operation involving suspected illegal bunkers, while community groups have disputed aspects of the authorities' account. The identity of the person who fired the fatal shot remains a critical question.
RBI opens dollar window for oil companies as Indian rupee approaches Rs 97
The Reserve Bank of India is taking fresh steps to defend the rupee, including direct dollar supplies to three state-owned oil companies and tighter derivatives rules. With the currency approaching ₹97 against the dollar, the central bank is attempting to reduce pressure from energy imports without removing the underlying economic exposure.
Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air increase fuel surcharges before Diwali travel
Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air revise fuel surcharges as aviation fuel costs rise. Check the new domestic and international flight charges.
Brookfield commits Rs 4,300cr to ESR India logistics portfolio as warehousing bet deepens
Brookfield is acquiring a 100% interest in ESR India’s 10.5-million-square-foot industrial and logistics portfolio, marking its entry into Indian warehousing with ₹4,300 crore committed to the acquisition and future development.
CBI investigation exposes alleged India-based Bitcoin ATM scam targeting US seniors
CBI investigates an alleged India-based scam targeting US seniors through fake tech support and Bitcoin ATMs. Discover how the fraud operated.