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Delhi Police De-Notifies Jantar Mantar as Protest Site, Names Three New Venues
Delhi Police has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, following recommendations from a Ministry of Home Affairs committee. Three new venues—Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in East Delhi—have been designated for protests. The move aims to balance citizens' right to protest with security and traffic concerns. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and some opposition figures criticized the decision, questioning public consultation and alleging it restricts democratic dissent. Authorities plan to issue revised guidelines for the new sites.
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
The 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to American economists Robert E. Hall of Stanford University and Michael Woodford of Columbia University for their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation. Their research developed new macroeconomic models that improve policymakers' ability to implement effective fiscal and monetary policies, helping to reduce economic fluctuations. The prize, formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, carries a reward of 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million).
Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Rise 31% in September; SIP Contributions Reach Record High
In September 2026, equity mutual funds in India saw a 31% rise in net inflows to Rs 38,306 crore, led by strong investments in small-cap (Rs 9,039 crore) and mid-cap funds (Rs 7,835 crore). Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions hit a record Rs 32,490 crore, reflecting sustained retail participation. However, heavy withdrawals from debt mutual funds, totaling Rs 1.83 lakh crore, caused overall mutual fund industry net outflows of Rs 1.33 lakh crore. The industry's assets under management declined to Rs 82.64 lakh crore from Rs 87.08 lakh crore in August.



