India’s home solutions major Jaquar Group is accelerating its expansion in the lighting segment with an ambitious goal of generating Rs 1,700 crore in revenue within the next three years. The strategy reflects the company’s broader effort to diversify beyond its traditional bathroom fittings business and capture opportunities in India’s rapidly growing lighting and infrastructure markets. Rising demand for energy-efficient LED systems, smart lighting technologies, and design-oriented illumination solutions is driving growth across residential and commercial sectors.

India’s online food delivery industry continued to demonstrate strong momentum in the third quarter, with major platforms reporting consistent growth in orders, restaurant partnerships, and user engagement. Companies including Swiggy, Zomato, and magicpin highlighted rising demand for app-based food services across metropolitan as well as emerging urban markets. The expansion reflects changing consumer habits, increasing digital penetration, and the growing influence of convenience-driven consumption.

India’s electric mobility transition could gain significant momentum if eligibility norms under the Automotive Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme are relaxed for emerging electric vehicle (EV) start-ups, according to Euler Motors CEO Saurav Kumar. While the scheme has been instrumental in attracting large-scale investment into advanced automotive technologies, many early-stage EV manufacturers struggle to meet its stringent financial and production thresholds.

India secured a landmark victory in the T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand in a one-sided final to successfully defend their title and become the first men’s team to achieve the feat. Playing in front of nearly 100,000 passionate supporters, the hosts delivered an extraordinary batting performance, posting a massive total of 255 runs. New Zealand struggled to mount a credible response and eventually fell far short of the target.

India has taken a major step toward modernizing urban transportation with the launch of the country’s first “Ring Metro” system in the national capital. The newly inaugurated expansion of the Pink Line forms a circular rapid transit corridor designed to improve connectivity across Delhi’s densely populated neighborhoods. Two new metro stretches—covering nearly 22 kilometers combined—have been introduced to strengthen the city’s public transportation infrastructure. The development includes multiple elevated stations and extends the reach of the existing metro network.

Domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices in India have increased by Rs. 60 per cylinder, raising the cost of a standard 14.2-kg cylinder to Rs. 913 in the national capital and similar levels in several major cities. The revision reflects mounting global energy pressures triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The price hike also affects beneficiaries of the government’s subsidized cooking gas program, although a subsidy continues to soften the financial impact.

Authorities have detained Amritpal Singh, also known as Amrit Dalam, a fugitive gangster allegedly linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria criminal network, near the Moldova border after an Interpol Red Corner Notice triggered international action. The arrest followed coordinated efforts by Punjab Police, India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and central investigative agencies. Officials confirmed that the operation was part of a broader initiative to track down overseas fugitives connected to organized crime in Punjab.

Nepal’s latest general election has delivered a dramatic shift in the country’s political landscape, with reform-oriented leadership gaining unprecedented momentum. Balendra Shah, a young political figure who rose to prominence as Kathmandu’s mayor, has emerged as a central force within the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). 

India secured a historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand by a commanding 96-run margin in the final held in Ahmedabad. The victory marked India’s third title in the tournament and their second consecutive championship, reinforcing their dominance in the shortest format of international cricket. Head coach Gautam Gambhir attributed the success to a fearless tactical approach adopted throughout the tournament.

Aam Aadmi Party Member of Parliament Malwinder Singh Kang has sparked a public debate after urging authorities to adopt a more sensitive approach when dealing with farmer protests in Punjab. His remarks followed recent confrontations between farmers and police during attempted protest marches toward Bathinda. The clashes reportedly involved the use of tear gas, leaving at least two farmers injured and intensifying tensions between agricultural unions and law enforcement.