Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
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Writes on business and sport — markets and companies, retail and lifestyle, and cricket and the state's sporting life.
The Ministry of Railways has approved a ₹497-crore project to double the 10.86 km Chouk-Karjat section under Central Railway in Maharashtra to enhance passenger and freight traffic capacity.
India's net direct tax collections rose nearly 13% year-on-year to over ₹12.12 lakh crore between April 1 and September 17, 2026. The growth was primarily driven by an 18% expansion in corporate advance tax payments, reflecting sustained economic activity and broad-based business performance.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the 91st edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' at Meijo Park in Nagoya, Japan. The event brought together members of the Indian diaspora to cheer for Team India as they compete in the 20th Asian Games.
Samsung Electronics officially opened a permanent built-in appliance showroom at the Kitchen Center Löhne in Germany on September 21, 2026. The 480-square-meter facility serves as a European B2B hub for Küchenmeile A30 and connected Bespoke AI home experiences.
Both the Indian men's and women's table tennis teams registered dominant 3-0 victories over Pakistan in their respective group matches at the 2026 Asian Games.
The Ministry of Finance issued a press release confirming that all person-to-person UPI transfers and 96% of merchant transactions will remain completely free of charge.
The Finance Ministry has issued an urgent appeal to Public Sector Bank and Regional Rural Bank employees to refrain from going on a 3-day strike from September 28. The ministry stated that key demands are being reviewed and urged dialogue to prevent widespread banking disruptions.
The AIFF kicked off the FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme 2026-27 at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru to develop female football coaching talent in India.
Union Minister Anupriya Patel launched the 7th edition of the National Formulary of India and introduced a nationwide Biovigilance Programme to monitor adverse events in tissue and organ transplants.
India's Index of Core Industries recorded a 4.8 per cent year-on-year growth in August 2026, driven by double-digit expansion in cement and electricity output.
Samsung Electronics has issued an official press release announcing the global expansion of One UI 9, featuring upgraded Galaxy AI tools starting with the Galaxy S26 series.
Reigning champions India launched their Asian Games 2026 kabaddi campaign in style, defeating host nation Japan 49-24 in their opening Group A match. Debutants Ayan Lohchab, Devank Dalal, and Ashu Malik delivered standout raiding performances to secure a comfortable victory.