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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has indicated that the INDIA bloc may consider rescheduling its November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi following an appeal from traders. The Chamber of Trade and Industry has urged Rahul Gandhi to postpone the demonstration until after November 10, citing concerns that the event could disrupt festive-season business. Kharge said the party would consider the request, stressing that its actions were also intended to serve the public.


The Congress has reviewed preparations for the INDIA bloc rally scheduled for November 1 at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. Congress general secretaries Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K C Venugopal met party leaders from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to discuss mobilisation. The opposition alliance plans to protest alleged vote theft and irregularities linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Congress leaders say the rally will demonstrate opposition unity and increase pressure on the government.

Educator and content creator Shobhit Nirwan has shared insights into his career journey after studying Information Technology at IIIT Vadodara. He began creating YouTube videos during his first semester, initially sharing his experiences and advice for students. Over time, content creation became an important part of his professional life. His journey highlights the value of exploring interests, learning practical skills and remaining consistent while building opportunities beyond a conventional career path.

India is diversifying its foreign direct investment sources amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, with Japan emerging as the leading contributor in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27. Japanese investments reached 5.71 billion US dollars between April and June 2026, accounting for nearly 29 per cent of India's total FDI equity inflows. Singapore and Mauritius followed. The trend highlights strengthening India-Japan economic ties and growing interest in India's financial services, manufacturing and technology sectors.

India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems mandatory in new passenger car models from October 1, 2030. Under the draft rules, models already in production would have to comply from October 1, 2032. The technology automatically applies the brakes when a driver fails to respond to a potential collision. The proposal is intended to improve road safety, but it has not yet become a final regulation

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has extended the deadline for employers to file the September 2026 Electronic Challan-cum-Return to October 31. The extension follows the increase in the statutory PF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, effective September 17. Employers must update payroll systems, verify employee eligibility and calculate contributions accurately. The revised rules may bring more eligible workers under mandatory provident fund coverage, subject to applicable membership provisions.