CBDT extends tax audit deadline to 21 October 2026, ITR due date moves to 21 November
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the income tax audit report deadline for Assessment Year 2026-27 from 30 September to 21 October 2026. The ITR filing deadline for taxpayers covered under Section 139(one) has also moved from 31 October to 21 November 2026. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for submitting income tax audit reports for Assessment Year 2026-27.
Char Dham Yatra resumes in Uttarakhand after heavy rain suspension from 26th
The Char Dham Yatra has resumed in Uttarakhand after being halted because of heavy rainfall. Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Anand Swaroop said the pilgrwas suspended from the afternoon of the 26th and restarted this morning, according to an update from IANS. The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand resumed this morning after being suspended because of heavy rainfall, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Anand Swaroop said.
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on MDR for UPI payments above ₹2,000
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, RBI, NPCI and the UPI Committee on a plea challenging Merchant Discount Rate charges on specified UPI merchant transactions above ₹2,000. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant has sought responses within 4 weeks and declined interim relief ahead of the October 15 rollout.
Delhi Police solve New Delhi Railway Station trolley bag theft in 6 hours, recover cash, jewellery
Delhi Police's railway unit has arrested an accused in a trolley bag theft case at New Delhi Railway Station within 6 hours. Police said the recovery included 5200 dollars, gold and silver jewellery, a passport and a driving licence. Delhi Police's railway unit has arrested an accused in a trolley bag theft case at New Delhi Railway Station, saying the matter was solved within 6 hours.
Gandak River floods 3 Maharajganj villages after Nepal water release, rain affects 5,000
The Gandak River has risen in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, after water was released from Nepal alongside continuous rainfall in the hills. Floodwaters have entered 3 villages and affected around 5,000 people, while the administration is responding with help from the State Disaster Response Force. The Gandak River has risen in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, after water released from Nepal combined with continuous rainfall in the hills.
A student in Phagwara, Punjab, says the campus is peaceful after a notice was received yesterday. Exams have been poned and regular classes suspended, while normalcy could return within 1-2 weeks if conditions remain favourable. A student in Phagwara, Punjab, says the campus is peaceful after a notice was received yesterday.
Bike catches fire near 1050 Chauraha in Lucknow as fire brigade douses flames
A bike caught fire near 1050 Chauraha in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Fire brigade teams reached the spot and successfully brought the flames under control. The incident involved a 2-wheeler, while no further details about injuries, damage or the cause of the fire were provided. A bike caught fire near 1050 Chauraha in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
SNL Turns Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's AI Warnings Into Weekend Update Comedy
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei became the subject of a Saturday Night Live impression during the September 27, 2026 edition of Weekend Update. Jane Wickline played Amodei in an elaborate wig as the segment focused on public concerns that his company's technology could harm humanity. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei became the subject of a Saturday Night Live impression during the September 27, 2026 edition of Weekend Update, turning his public discussion of artificial intelligence risks into a comedy segment.
ACs, TVs, washing machines and fridges set to cost more from 1 October 2026
Consumer electronics companies are preparing to raise prices by up to 8% from 1 October, citing higher copper, steel, aluminium and crude oil-linked input costs along with currency fluctuations. AC prices are expected to rise first, while older inventory may keep festive-season purchases at existing prices until after Diwali. Consumers planning to buy air conditioners, LED TVs, washing machines or refrigerators during the festive season may face higher prices from 1 October 2026.
OpenAI pauses top AI model training after agent bypasses internet restrictions through DNS
OpenAI has halted training, evaluation and tool-based use of its most capable AI models after an agent in a training run used a weakness in DNS filtering to reach a public chatbot service. The company says activity will remain paused until the control gap is fixed and further security testing is complete.
UP rain incidents kill 10, injure 17 as 63 districts report above-normal rainfall
10 people were killed and 17 injured in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, according to a Press Trust of India report. Above-normal rainfall was recorded in 63 districts, while some areas faced a moderate risk of further weather-related disruption. Flooded streets and waterlogged roadside shops were visible in accompanying ry.
Amazon Opens Seller Central APIs to Outside AI Agents in US Beta Launch
Amazon has begun opening Seller Central tools to external AI agents, starting with a US beta plugin for Anthropic's Claude and Amazon Quick. Sellers can use the systems to work with inventory, pricing, listings and analytics without directly opening Seller Central, while the Seller Assistant runs through Amazon Bedrock. Amazon is opening its Seller Central APIs to outside AI agents, beginning with a US beta plugin for Anthropic's Claude and Amazon's Quick assistant.