Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann & Georg Nagel

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. "They discovered a remarkable protein, channelrhodopsin, in a single-celled alga. Deisseroth transformed the protein into a light-controlled switch for nerve cells," the press release said.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
03:19 pm Monday, 05 October 2026

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₹1,35,000 crore worth of shares to get unlocked for trading by December

An estimated $14 billion (around ₹1,35,000 crore) worth of shares will become eligible for trading over the next three months. According to Nuvama, shareholder lock-ins in 91 companies are scheduled to expire between October 5 and December 29. The largest release will come from Central Mine Planning and Design Institute, with 464 million shares becoming eligible for trading.
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04:30 pm Monday, 05 October 2026

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Why can paying only the minimum credit card due lead to a debt trap?

Paying only the minimum due on a credit card carries the remaining balance into the next billing cycle, where high interest rates can quickly increase debt. Cardholders could also lose the interest-free grace period on new purchases. Over time, repeated partial payments can inflate the outstanding balance through compounding interest, potentially creating a cycle of debt and financial strain.
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01:59 pm Monday, 05 October 2026

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Which banks offer up to 8.5% FD rates for senior citizens in Oct?

Senior citizens can earn fixed deposit interest rates of up to 8.50% in October 2026, with small finance banks offering the highest rates among listed banks. Equitas, ESAF and Suryoday Small Finance Banks offer rates up to 8.50%, while SBM Bank leads private banks at 8.15%. Among public sector banks, Bank of India offers the highest rate of 7.45%.
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News By: Jessica Rajan
10:54 am Monday, 05 October 2026

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How did Oman, UAE and Israel miss red flags about flydubai co-pilot?

Oman identified flydubai co-pilot's radical leanings before he attempted a 9/11-style attack on flydubai flight but didn't share concerns with other authorities or airlines, WSJ reported. UAE's government-owned Flydubai airline later hired him without contacting Oman to vet his previous employment, while Israel also failed to vet his nationality, as Omani pilots are barred from flying into Israel.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
03:26 pm Monday, 05 October 2026

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British Airways London-Chicago flight declares emergency, drops 28,000 ft over Ireland

British Airways flight BA295 from London to Chicago descended from around 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet over Ireland after pilots declared an emergency using the Squawk 7700 transponder code, reports said. The Boeing 777-200ER aircraft then turned back towards London. Squawk 7700 is universal code pilots use to immediately alert ground radar and air traffic control of a general emergency.
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07:36 pm Monday, 05 October 2026

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Global oil stockpiles 'scarily thin': World's largest oil company

Global oil stockpiles are now “scarily thin”, chief executive of the world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, said on Monday. Amin Nasser warned that rebuilding depleted inventories could take up to two years. "The system is already straining," Nasser told Energy Intelligence Forum in London. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis recently attacked a facility of Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia.
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05:40 pm Monday, 05 October 2026

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How do tax rules affect those moving back to India with foreign job?

One who returns to India to stay permanently or spends more than 182 days in a year would qualify as a resident of India under the Income-tax Act, 2025. If one qualifies as an RNOR, they would be taxable on income received or accrued in India. Notably, foreign salary can remain in one's overseas bank account after returning to India.
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09:56 pm Monday, 05 October 2026

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1 in 3 Indians has fatty liver; you could be one of them: Dr. Vaidya’s

Fatty liver can progress silently for years before symptoms appear. Indians with high-calorie diets, irregular sleep & desk jobs are at high risk, says Dr Kriti Soni, PhD—Pharmacy & Clinical Research. Dr. Vaidya's said its recent study shows improvement in SGPT/SGOT levels for 8/10 people, with Liver Support Formulations having clinically studied herbs like Milk Thistle, Kalmegh & Bhumi Amla.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
10:00 am Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of Indian women's cricket team. Calling it "not an easy decision," she said it carries years of memories, emotions, sacrifices and moments that will stay with her for life. Harmanpreet, who first led India in 2012, captained the national side in 211 matches. She led India to Women's World Cup 2025 title.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
11:26 am Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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Indian pilot Smit suffered skull fracture, has persistent headache & vision problems

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who prevented an attempt to crash a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, had suffered a skull fracture after his Omani co-pilot attacked him with a 'crash axe' inside the cockpit of the plane. Captain Smit underwent emergency treatment in Saudi Arabia, where doctors reconstructed his skull. He is battling persistent headaches and vision problems, reported News18.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
01:58 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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Gold prices fall to two-month low on MCX

Gold futures with December 4 expiry on MCX fell to their two-month low on Tuesday ahead of RBI's repo rate announcement. Gold futures were trading at ₹1,48,701/10 grams in India, tracking similar movements in international markets, where spot gold prices also hit a two-month low. Silver futures on MCX with December 4 expiry also saw muted trading on Tuesday.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
02:07 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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Hundreds of fish die at Mumbai's Banganga Tank after Pind Daan rituals; BMC takes action

The BMC called a meeting with residents and priests after hundreds of fish were found dead in the 12th-century Banganga Tank in South Mumbai's Walkeshwar. The fish apparently died after Pind Daan rituals were conducted there during the ongoing Pitru Paksha period. Offerings like flour dumplings (pindas), sweets, milk, oil and floral waste were immersed in the body.
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News By: Garima Garg
02:25 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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150 illegal B'deshis flown out of J&K on IAF plane for deportation

As many as 150 Bangladeshi nationals who were allegedly staying illegally in Jammu and Kashmir were flown on an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft from Srinagar to Bagdogra in West Bengal for deportation. The Bangladeshi nationals were handed over to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel upon arrival. BSF will repatriate them across the India-Bangladesh border through designated points.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
02:44 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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Bajrang Dal objects to dancers' dresses at Sunidhi Chauhan's concert, organisers call it 'drama'

The Bajrang Dal has objected to dresses worn by performers at Sunidhi Chauhan's show in Surat. Abhishek Rajput, coordinator of the Surat East division of the Bajrang Dal, commented that appropriate attire in accordance with a "family-friendly atmosphere" should be worn. However, organisers said those who didn't get free passes to the show were creating "drama".
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02:43 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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World Bank raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%

India's economy is expected to grow 7.1% in FY27, up from the World Bank's earlier 6.6% forecast, driven by strong industrial and services activity despite weaker agriculture. Growth is projected at 7.2% in FY28 after 7.8% in FY26. India's strong performance is also lifting South Asia's growth, with the region forecast to expand 6.9% in 2026.
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02:59 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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SC closes 22-year-old legislative privilege case as infructuous

A seven-judge Supreme Court bench disposed of a 22-year-old reference on legislative privileges as infructuous, after noting Tamil Nadu Assembly had withdrawn its 2003 resolution in 2004. The case, triggered by privilege action against The Hindu journalists under CM Jayalalithaa, ends without ruling on key constitutional questions, which are kept open for future adjudication.
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02:58 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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3 new judges sworn into Supreme Court at 3:30 PM

Three High Court Chief Justices — Sunita Agarwal (Gujarat), Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya (Delhi), and Aparesh Kumar Singh (Telangana) — were sworn in as Supreme Court judges at 3:30 PM on Tuesday, breaking the court's 1950 tradition of morning ceremonies. The Supreme Court's working strength now rises to 37 against a sanctioned strength of 38.
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03:14 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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Insurance firms consider 10% co-payment rule for health policies: Report

Non-life insurers are considering a new 10% co-payment rule for retail health insurance policies from January 1, 2027, The Times of India reported. Under the proposal, policyholders would pay 10% of eligible hospitalisation expenses, with their contribution capped at ₹5 lakh per claim. In return, the policies would offer lower annual premiums, the report said.
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03:07 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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Winner of Nobel Prize in Physics announced, gets ₹11.5 crore cash prize

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Belgian-born particle physicist and astroparticle physicist Francis Halzen. He has been honoured "for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin". He will receive a prize money of 12 million Swedish kronor (over ₹11.5 crore).
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03:27 pm Tuesday, 06 October 2026

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