• Delhi lose to Bengal by nine wickets in Ranji Trophy opener     • India win Test series against SL 1-0    • India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in first Test, take 1-0 lead in series    • First Test at Galle: India dismiss Sri Lanka for 284, take 178-run lead on first innings    • India 460/9 after Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle    • India thrash Zimbabwe in third and final T20I by 35 runs to clinch series 3-0    • India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I in Harare    • India lose ODI series against England 2-1 after losing the T20I series 4-0    • India lose T20I series in England 4-0    • India beat Afghanistan 3-0 in ODI series at home    

Business
CSM Technologies wins Nexus of Good Award 2026 for Odisha’s Go-SUGAM platform

The award recognises its contribution to simplifying access to government benefits, improving transparency and strengthening service delivery
FatakPay unveils Diwali campaign featuring Vaani Kapoor, encouraging shift towards formal digital borrowing

At the heart of the campaign is the recurring musical hook “Paise De Yaar”, which captures the lengths people go to when they need money
Omaxe, Lemon Tree Hotels sign MoU for 10 projects with 4,000 rooms

The projects involve an estimated investment of ₹4,000 crore and form part of Omaxe’s ₹6,200-crore hospitality expansion announced in June 2026, which envisages 19 hotels across five states
Tata Steel Colors wins CII Eastern Region SHE Excellence Award

Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the 20th CII Eastern Region SHE Excellence Awards 2025–26 recognise organisations that demonstrate excellence in Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) practices and systems
NCR emerges as strong life insurance market, Gurugram leads premium growth

The IIB study, which examined life insurance business data between FY2020-21 and FY2024-25, found that Gurugram recorded the strongest growth in Annualised Premium (AP), which increased 1.81 times over the five-year period
Liberty General Insurance marks 80th Independence Day with message on shaping India’s future

Built on the insight that today’s generation learn as much from what they observe as from what they are taught, the film serves as a reminder that the way adults respond, particularly in difficult moments, can leave a lasting impression
Rymbal showcases sustainable polyurethane solutions at India International Footwear Fair 2026

Eco-friendly PU systems manufacturer engages with footwear industry stakeholders on material innovation, performance and circularity
Headfield Solutions concludes Global Sales Talent Hunt with over 300 opportunities

Two-day initiative at Bharat Mandapam connects Indian sales talent with hiring teams across 25-plus sectors and 14-plus business verticals
Gifts World Expo, Paperworld Delhi conclude with over 39,000 visitors

Co-located exhibitions attract strong trade participation as exhibitors highlight growing demand for premium, sustainable gifting and stationery products
Gifts World Expo and Paperworld 2026 to bring 850-plus exhibitors to Bharat Mandapam

Organised jointly by MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd and Messe Frankfurt India, the expo will be co-located with Paperworld Delhi and is expected to host more than 850 exhibitors, showcase over 6,000 brands and 30,000 products, while attracting over 35,000 business visitors
UFSEC 2026 wraps up with strong push for safer workplaces

On the second day, a series of technical sessions were held, encouraging policymakers, emergency response specialists, fire protection experts, business executives, and technology experts to discuss modern safety frameworks, disaster preparedness, and workplace safety reforms
PHDCCI, SAMA kick off UFSEC 2026 with focus on India's safety ecosystem

The exhibition witnessed a massive footfall on its opening day, attracting industry professionals, government officials and safety experts from across the country
Liberty General Insurance launches road safety, insurance awareness drive in Delhi

As part of the initiative, Liberty set up dedicated awareness stalls at petrol pumps, including the Indian Oil Petrol Pump at 11 Block X, Railway Colony, Tis Hazari Metro Pillar, Pillar No. 43, New Delhi
PHDCCI unveils plans for UFSEC 2026

The Curtain Raiser brought together industry leaders in one place to discuss the importance of strengthening India's preparedness against fire incidents, along with preventive measures against industrial hazards and natural disasters
Omaxe enters hospitality sector with Rs 6,200 crore investment plan

The hospitality developments will be integrated with Omaxe's existing ecosystem of townships, mixed-use developments, commercial destinations and urban infrastructure projects
Working women driving family finances, but preparedness gap remains: Report

The report reveals that while working women recorded a perceived financial readiness score of 84, their actual preparedness stood at just 58, exposing a substantial 26-point gap between confidence and reality
Industry leaders call for market-driven push to scale fortified staples in India

Stakeholders from the edible oil, rice and wheat flour sectors deliberated on commercially scalable and sustainable pathways to expand the adoption of fortified staples in retail and commercial markets
National Road Safety Mission announces 2025–26 Road Safety Education Excellence Award winners

The event was attended by Rajni Thakur, Project Director, NRSM. Manit Jain, Co-founder of Heritage Schools and I am a Teacher — a not-for-profit teacher training and capacity building organisation and Kapila, President Emeritus, IRF, were present as Guests of Honour
MoPNG ensures stable LPG supply for industries amid global disruptions

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has introduced measures to secure bulk LPG supply for key industries, balancing immediate demand with long-term energy transition goals amid global supply disruptions and rising price volatility

GoMechanic rolls out roadside repair network to deliver instant assistance to car owners

The service offers essential roadside support such as flat tyre assistance, battery jump-starts, and fuel delivery, backed by best-in-class service standards, 24x7 availability, and multilingual customer support to deliver a seamless experience anytime, anywhere
Euro Pratik Sales Ltd acquires 51 per cent stake in Chawla Brothers for Rs 33.20 crore

Strategic move to further strengthen presence and build a scalable integrated distribution platform
Bhima Jewellery expands retail presence with Noida store launch

Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra was the chief guest at Bhima Jewellery’s new store launch in Noida, marking an important milestone for the brand as it enters its centenary phase
Union Budget 2026–27 gives major boost to sports sector, allocates ₹500 crore for sports goods manufacturing

Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman announced an enhanced allocation of Rs 4,479.88 crore for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for 2026–27
ET NOW Global Business Summit set for February 2026 as global disruptions redefine economy

The upcoming edition will be organised under the theme 'A Decade of Disruption', 'A Century of Change', reflecting the scale and pace of transformation shaping the global economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be keynote speaker at Global Business Summit 2026 In New Delhi

This year’s theme ‘A Decade of Disruption, A Century of Change’ is expected to generate rich conversions about ways to tackle the unprecedented disruption of the last decade
India's demand for steel scrap to increase sharply on capacity expansion: Jt Secy of Steel ministry

Looking ahead, India aims to progressively increase the share of scrap in steelmaking towards the global average of 31%
Hundreds change their money mindset at Success Gyan’s Millionaire Mind Intensive

Organised by Success Gyan and facilitated by internationally acclaimed trainer Thaddeus Lawrence, the program wasn’t about wealth as numbers, it was about wealth as freedom
Fenesta strengthens NCR presence with 1st showroom in East Delhi, 15th in National Capital Territory

The newly launched showroom offers customers an immersive experience of Fenesta’s comprehensive product portfolio, including uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, solid panel doors, facades, and premium hardware solutions
HPWWI convokes its first-ever women batch in woodworking sector

Held at Hotel Park Plaza, Faridabad, the ceremony recognised 108 graduating students, including 50 women trainees, who completed HPWWI’s three-month Short-Term Training (STT - Mobilised) programme
BNW Developments unveil Tonino Lamborghini Residences on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah

The project reflects the growing momentum of branded residences in Ras Al Khaimah, driven by waterfront development, hospitality-led planning, and investor interest in emerging destinations
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