Here are the top 10 news stories making headlines today across India.
1. 📉 India’s Private Sector Growth Slows
- HSBC Composite PMI dropped from 63.2 to 61.9.
- Manufacturing and services growth remains strong but slightly weaker than August.
2. 🌧️ Kolkata Floods Ahead of Durga Puja
- Heavy rainfall overnight caused severe waterlogging.
- IMD has issued alerts, and airlines have released travel advisories.
3. 📊 Stock Market Ends in Red
- Sensex and Nifty closed lower today.
- IT and private banking stocks dragged markets down.
- Concerns over U.S. H-1B visa fee hike also affected investor sentiment.
4. 📱 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Under ₹75,000
- During Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale, Prime members get Galaxy S24 Ultra for < ₹75,000.
- One of the biggest smartphone deals of the year.
5. 🇮🇳 RSS Centenary Celebrations
- RSS will celebrate 100 years starting October 2, 2025.
- Over 1,03,000 gatherings planned nationwide.
- Former President Ram Nath Kovind to attend the inaugural event in Nagpur.
6. 🚗 Maruti Suzuki Shares Hit 52-Week High
- Stock jumped 1.83% today, outperforming the market.
- Reflects strong investor confidence in the auto sector.
7. 🛒 GST “Bachat Utsav” Launched
- Government launched GST Bachat Utsav to boost savings.
- Discounts expected on essentials and electronics under GST reforms.
8. 🙏 Navratri 2025 – Day 2 Celebrations
- Today marks the second day of Navratri.
- Devotees performed puja as per auspicious timings given in Panchang.
9. 🛍️ Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale Live
- Amazon’s biggest sale of the year is now live.
- Massive discounts across smartphones, laptops, fashion, and home appliances.
10. 📉 India’s Economic Pulse – Mixed Signals
- Growth still strong but new orders and exports slowing.
- Manufacturing costs rising; services inflation balanced.