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Centre weighs revival of ATF price stabilisation scheme amid fare pressure

The Centre is considering reviving its ₹10,000-crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund as rising jet fuel costs push up airfares. The move comes as airlines seek relief from high fuel costs amid the continuing West Asia conflict.

Centre plans faceless assessment for GST payers, to begin with assessees under central formulations

The Finance Ministry plans to introduce a faceless GST assessment system within a few months, initially covering over 73.5 lakh taxpayers under central formations. Experts say it could reduce taxpayer-officer interaction and benefit multi-State businesses, exporters and large manufacturers.

Deadline extension, airline incentives to resolve Mumbai airport standoff

The government is considering extending the October 26 deadline for shifting flights from Mumbai Airport to Navi Mumbai Airport, along with incentives and possible relief on higher user fees. Airlines and Adani Airports have been asked to submit a firm transition plan by October 20, with further talks scheduled.

British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

India’s fragmented audience is making it harder for the entertainment industry to predict what viewers want, but distinctive, authentic stories may travel further than generic ones. As the industry pursues an estimated ₹59,000 crore opportunity, streaming, micro dramas and AI are creating cheaper ways to test content and find audiences who will watch, pay and return.

Script & VO: Shakthi H

Published on October 7, 2026