Lakshmi reacts to dispute in billionaire family, says 'Didn't know father took control of TVS'
TAFE Vice Chairman Lakshmi Venu said she got to know through news reports that her father, billionaire Venu Srinivasan, and brother, TVS Motor MD Sudarshan Venu, had taken control of the two-wheeler manufacturer. Lakshmi said she has failed to initiate a discussion with her father over succession issues for 18 months. Srinivasan earlier said all assets and business were his.
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10:49 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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TAFE Vice Chairman Lakshmi Venu said she got to know through news reports that her father, billionaire Venu Srinivasan, and brother, TVS Motor MD Sudarshan Venu, had taken control of the two-wheeler manufacturer. Lakshmi said she has failed to initiate a discussion with her father over succession issues for 18 months. Srinivasan earlier said all assets and business were his.
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Which key items recorded the highest & lowest inflation in Sept 2026?
India's retail inflation rose from 4.83% in August to 5.54% in September, driven by a rise in food prices, with a 7.74% inflation rate. The key items with the highest inflation in September included onion, silver jewellery, ginger, garlic and lemon. Meanwhile, potato, tomato, motor car and jeep, lady's finger and coconut were the key items with the lowest inflation.
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09:04 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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India's retail inflation rose from 4.83% in August to 5.54% in September, driven by a rise in food prices, with a 7.74% inflation rate. The key items with the highest inflation in September included onion, silver jewellery, ginger, garlic and lemon. Meanwhile, potato, tomato, motor car and jeep, lady's finger and coconut were the key items with the lowest inflation.
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09:04 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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'UPI MDR may raise retail prices for consumers' warns IIT Bombay
An IIT Bombay report warned that UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges could indirectly burden consumers through higher retail prices, despite rules barring merchants from passing on the charges. Businesses may raise general selling prices to protect margins, affecting even transactions below ₹2,000. Report has also called for exempting debt collection and loan repayment transactions from MDR.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
05:24 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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An IIT Bombay report warned that UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges could indirectly burden consumers through higher retail prices, despite rules barring merchants from passing on the charges. Businesses may raise general selling prices to protect margins, affecting even transactions below ₹2,000. Report has also called for exempting debt collection and loan repayment transactions from MDR.
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05:24 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Rahul Gandhi pushed me, says pregnant journalist; BJP shares video of her recalling what happened
A pregnant journalist, Richa Parashar, was hospitalised while covering the anti-EC protest in New Delhi on Monday. She said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed her. BJP's Pradeep Bhandari shared a video in which the journalist said Rahul's guards also manhandled her. "I fell on my stomach," she said, adding that her cameraperson was beaten too. Pradeep called Rahul a goon.
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08:29 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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A pregnant journalist, Richa Parashar, was hospitalised while covering the anti-EC protest in New Delhi on Monday. She said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed her. BJP's Pradeep Bhandari shared a video in which the journalist said Rahul's guards also manhandled her. "I fell on my stomach," she said, adding that her cameraperson was beaten too. Pradeep called Rahul a goon.
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08:29 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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₹220 court fee shortfall, 13 other defects found in Rahul Gandhi's petition against EC
A joint petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several Opposition leaders against Election Commission has 14 "defects", Supreme Court's registry said, including a shortfall of ₹220 in court fee. SC registry has asked for a clear, legible copy of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's identity card. It has also flagged missing or unsigned vakalatnamas for petitioners 3 to 11.
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08:26 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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A joint petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several Opposition leaders against Election Commission has 14 "defects", Supreme Court's registry said, including a shortfall of ₹220 in court fee. SC registry has asked for a clear, legible copy of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's identity card. It has also flagged missing or unsigned vakalatnamas for petitioners 3 to 11.
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08:26 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Selma Blair arrested after mid-flight altercation on Delta flight
Actress Selma Blair, 54, was taken into custody after allegedly punching and biting two Delta Air Lines flight attendants mid-flight. The FBI issued an assault summons. Her rep cited a medical emergency. One attendant was hospitalised. Blair, who has multiple sclerosis, was treated and is in stable condition.
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08:44 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Actress Selma Blair, 54, was taken into custody after allegedly punching and biting two Delta Air Lines flight attendants mid-flight. The FBI issued an assault summons. Her rep cited a medical emergency. One attendant was hospitalised. Blair, who has multiple sclerosis, was treated and is in stable condition.
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BJP slams Congress for blaming EC over poll defeats
BJP leaders Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Anurag Thakur attacked Congress for blaming the Election Commission after electoral losses. Chouhan called Congress 'rudderless,' accusing it of attacking constitutional bodies for political gain. Thakur said Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations insult voters' mandate and called his conduct 'theatrics and tantrums' aimed at destabilising the country.
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08:40 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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BJP leaders Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Anurag Thakur attacked Congress for blaming the Election Commission after electoral losses. Chouhan called Congress 'rudderless,' accusing it of attacking constitutional bodies for political gain. Thakur said Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations insult voters' mandate and called his conduct 'theatrics and tantrums' aimed at destabilising the country.
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Nushrratt smiles to SRK-Kajol's Gerua during recovery
Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha, recovering from spine surgery after a Bali accident, shared a video from her hospital bed showing Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's song Gerua playing on TV. She captioned it: "Healing slowly, dreaming endlessly." Nushrratt suffered a spinal fracture and was flown back to Mumbai via air ambulance for surgery.
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08:59 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha, recovering from spine surgery after a Bali accident, shared a video from her hospital bed showing Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's song Gerua playing on TV. She captioned it: "Healing slowly, dreaming endlessly." Nushrratt suffered a spinal fracture and was flown back to Mumbai via air ambulance for surgery.
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'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dies at 34
Actor RJ Mitte, who was best known for playing Walter White Jr in Emmy-winning drama 'Breaking Bad', has died aged 34. No official cause of death has been announced by his representatives. Like his character, Mitte had cerebral palsy, which was diagnosed when he was three years old. He won Screen Actors Guild Award for his work on the series.
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08:25 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Actor RJ Mitte, who was best known for playing Walter White Jr in Emmy-winning drama 'Breaking Bad', has died aged 34. No official cause of death has been announced by his representatives. Like his character, Mitte had cerebral palsy, which was diagnosed when he was three years old. He won Screen Actors Guild Award for his work on the series.
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08:25 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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In a twist, Congress & AAP support SIR process in Punjab amid protest in Delhi
Amid a Congress-led protest in Delhi against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Congress, AAP and Akali Dal expressed satisfaction with the SIR process in poll-bound Punjab. Congress leader Hardeep Singh Kingra said he raised several issues with Punjab CEO Anindita Mitra, and they were heard. Reacting to the development, the BJP asked, "How much more blatant can this hypocrisy get?"
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09:15 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Amid a Congress-led protest in Delhi against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Congress, AAP and Akali Dal expressed satisfaction with the SIR process in poll-bound Punjab. Congress leader Hardeep Singh Kingra said he raised several issues with Punjab CEO Anindita Mitra, and they were heard. Reacting to the development, the BJP asked, "How much more blatant can this hypocrisy get?"
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Rishabh Pant ruled out of 1st two India A matches vs New Zealand A
India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two India A matches against New Zealand A after sustaining a left-side strain while captaining the Rest of India during the Irani Cup. Twenty one-year-old Kumar Kushagra has been named Pant's replacement for the matches. Pant, who remains under the supervision of the BCCI Medical Team, is recovering well.
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09:11 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two India A matches against New Zealand A after sustaining a left-side strain while captaining the Rest of India during the Irani Cup. Twenty one-year-old Kumar Kushagra has been named Pant's replacement for the matches. Pant, who remains under the supervision of the BCCI Medical Team, is recovering well.
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09:11 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Saudi stops sending text alerts to citizens before attacks over complaints they disturb sleep
Saudi Arabia stopped issuing public warnings of imminent attacks days before a series of deadly strikes by Houthis on Riyadh airport that killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 300, Reuters reported. Saudi authorities said the alerts were too disruptive and many citizens had complained they were being woken by them at night, Reuters reported.
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09:28 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Saudi Arabia stopped issuing public warnings of imminent attacks days before a series of deadly strikes by Houthis on Riyadh airport that killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 300, Reuters reported. Saudi authorities said the alerts were too disruptive and many citizens had complained they were being woken by them at night, Reuters reported.
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09:28 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Ollie Pope pulls out of Afghanistan Premier League draft amid Taliban backlash
England cricketer Ollie Pope has withdrawn his name from Afghanistan Premier League (APL) draft. This comes after backlash over England players' participation amid concerns over Taliban's treatment of women in Afghanistan. England cricket director Rob Key had said it was "legally" difficult to ban players from APL, urging them to "take the right moral stance".
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News By: Neeraja Nath
09:39 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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England cricketer Ollie Pope has withdrawn his name from Afghanistan Premier League (APL) draft. This comes after backlash over England players' participation amid concerns over Taliban's treatment of women in Afghanistan. England cricket director Rob Key had said it was "legally" difficult to ban players from APL, urging them to "take the right moral stance".
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09:39 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Imran Khan & I went to check on detained friends, not to protest: Lekha Washington
Imran Khan's partner, Lekha Washington, said they went to August Kranti Maidan to check on detained friends amid the protest. Clarifying they weren't part of a "gathering", she claimed uniformed personnel "grabbed" them as Imran answered media questions, before forcing them into a van. An FIR was filed against Imran, with calls to deport him, an OCI cardholder, for attending.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
09:35 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Imran Khan's partner, Lekha Washington, said they went to August Kranti Maidan to check on detained friends amid the protest. Clarifying they weren't part of a "gathering", she claimed uniformed personnel "grabbed" them as Imran answered media questions, before forcing them into a van. An FIR was filed against Imran, with calls to deport him, an OCI cardholder, for attending.
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09:35 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Keralam Congress deletes post seeking CJI's resignation; party sacks person behind it
The Congress' Keralam unit deleted an X post demanding Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's resignation over his remark that the recent Delhi protests were a law-and-order matter and "not my domain". The party said the person responsible had been removed from their position. It added that the post was published without the knowledge or approval of the party leadership.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
09:46 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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The Congress' Keralam unit deleted an X post demanding Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's resignation over his remark that the recent Delhi protests were a law-and-order matter and "not my domain". The party said the person responsible had been removed from their position. It added that the post was published without the knowledge or approval of the party leadership.
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09:46 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Old Monk reports ₹500 crore loss as FSSAI insists on 'rum-like' label
Old Monk's manufacturer has told the Bombay High Court that restrictions on sales in Maharashtra have caused losses exceeding ₹500 crore, while the state allegedly lost ₹350 crore in excise revenue. FSSAI insists the product be labelled "rum-like" because it contains added rum flavouring. The court will hear the manufacturer's challenge to the sales restriction on October 23.
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09:45 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Old Monk's manufacturer has told the Bombay High Court that restrictions on sales in Maharashtra have caused losses exceeding ₹500 crore, while the state allegedly lost ₹350 crore in excise revenue. FSSAI insists the product be labelled "rum-like" because it contains added rum flavouring. The court will hear the manufacturer's challenge to the sales restriction on October 23.
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Multi-agency operation targeting cannabis currently underway in Parvati valley
A multi-agency operation including Narcotics Control Bureau, ITBP, state police, and forest department targeting illicit cannabis cultivation is underway in Himachal’s Parvati Valley. The crackdown aims to stop illegal cultivation & prevent drugs sourced elsewhere from being sold as Parvati Valley hash. At least 592 acres of illegal cannabis crops have been destroyed in Kullu in last two months.
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10:13 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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A multi-agency operation including Narcotics Control Bureau, ITBP, state police, and forest department targeting illicit cannabis cultivation is underway in Himachal’s Parvati Valley. The crackdown aims to stop illegal cultivation & prevent drugs sourced elsewhere from being sold as Parvati Valley hash. At least 592 acres of illegal cannabis crops have been destroyed in Kullu in last two months.
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10:13 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka detained after jumping locked gates at Jantar Mantar
CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka had arrived at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday. Both of them have been detained. They had entered Jantar Mantar by jumping locked gates, a day after the site was removed as official protest venue. Das and Ranka, along with CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, were earlier detained ahead of Saturday's protest and were released on Sunday.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
10:02 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka had arrived at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday. Both of them have been detained. They had entered Jantar Mantar by jumping locked gates, a day after the site was removed as official protest venue. Das and Ranka, along with CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, were earlier detained ahead of Saturday's protest and were released on Sunday.
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10:02 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Big Billion Days just got bigger with free electronic products: Flipkart
Flipkart's Big Billion Days is offering jaw-dropping freebies on select purchases, the brand announced. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, mirrorless cameras and Philips hair straighteners buyers can unlock Apple AirTags, Samsung Fit3 bands, Philips hair dryers or Fujifilm Instant cameras for free. Select mobile case purchases come with buy 1 get 1 benefits. Grab your complimentary product till stocks last.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
10:26 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Flipkart's Big Billion Days is offering jaw-dropping freebies on select purchases, the brand announced. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, mirrorless cameras and Philips hair straighteners buyers can unlock Apple AirTags, Samsung Fit3 bands, Philips hair dryers or Fujifilm Instant cameras for free. Select mobile case purchases come with buy 1 get 1 benefits. Grab your complimentary product till stocks last.
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10:26 am Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Govt postpones UPI charges until after Diwali
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has postponed the rollout of a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI person-to-merchant transactions above ₹2,000 until after Diwali, with the revised date to be announced separately. The fee, announced last month, was set to take effect on October 15. NPCI said the decision was taken keeping the festive season in mind.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
01:42 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has postponed the rollout of a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI person-to-merchant transactions above ₹2,000 until after Diwali, with the revised date to be announced separately. The fee, announced last month, was set to take effect on October 15. NPCI said the decision was taken keeping the festive season in mind.
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01:42 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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