Sanae Takaichi becomes the country’s first female Prime Minister, ending 38 years of male leadership. 🏛

From heavy metal drummer to LDP chief, she inherits a scandal-hit party amid inflation & right-wing pressures.

Her win marks progress for women - but her conservative views stir debate.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVPKNfZbxzI

Poonawalla Fincorp share price hits record high, surging almost 9%; here's why👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/poonawalla-fincorp-share-price-hits-record-high-surging-almost-9-heres-why-11759725384600.html

🚨 Strange smells at 30,000 ft aren’t just annoying - they could be dangerous. A WSJ investigation reveals a surge in “fume events,” where toxic oils seep into cabins, leaving passengers and crew dizzy, nauseous, or worse. Cases are rising.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bPksd5wQIw

IPO wave hits secondary market performance as Sensex, Nifty 50 tread water: What’s next for investors?

Find out 👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/ipo-wave-hits-secondary-market-performance-as-sensex-nifty-50-tread-water-what-s-next-for-investors-11759731640829.html

Penny stock under ₹5 hits upper circuit for 58 straight sessions; do you own?

https://www.livemint.com/market/penny-stock-under-5-avance-technologies-hits-upper-circuit-for-58-straight-sessions-do-you-own-11759733901082.html

Sensex gains 1,500 points in 3 sessions, Nifty 50 reclaims 25k. Why is the Indian stock market rising? EXPLAINED👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-gains-1-500-points-in-3-sessions-nifty-50-reclaims-25k-why-is-the-indian-stock-market-rising-explained-11759738721293.html

India has seen a robust growth in its economy over the past year, and this was reflective in this year's Hurun India Rich List 2025. The number of billionaires in the country has now crossed 350, a 6x growth from 2013, according to the report.

The list records 284 new entrants, while 1,687 individuals have a net worth of ₹1,000 crore or more.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/this-tier-2-town-ahmedabad-is-home-to-indias-second-richest-man-gautam-adani-has-more-billionaires-than-kolkata-pune-11759734340834.html

On 2025 Bihar elections, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says,"... There are a total of 243 assembly seats in Bihar. The total number of electors is 7.43 crore, including around 14 lakh first-time voters."

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Bihar Elections 2025: Voting to be held in 2 phases – Nov 6 and 11, counting on Nov 14, announces EC

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/elections/assembly-elections/bihar-election-2025-date-live-updates-election-commission-to-annoucne-poll-schedule-today-11759733406909.html

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says, "Bihar assembly elections to be held in two phases - 6th and 11th November; Counting of votes on 14th November."

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Bihar Election 2025: AAP releases first list of 11 candidates, fields Ashraf Alam from Kishanganj | Full list here

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/elections/assembly-elections/bihar-election-2025-aap-releases-first-list-of-11-candidates-fields-ashraf-alam-from-kishanganj-full-list-here-11759746718688.html

China recently unveiled the world's highest bridge, which reportedly would cut down a two-hour mountain trip to just two minutes.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRloh76_yhE

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announced dates for the Bihar Elections 2025 on Monday, October 6. He said there are over 7 crore voters in Bihar, and among them, around 3.5 crore are women and 14 lakh are first-time voters.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/elections/assembly-elections/bihar-election-2025-dates-out-3-5-crore-women-voters-14-000-aged-over-100-first-time-voters-key-figures-at-a-glance-11759748088700.html

Mint Plain Facts | Bengaluru’s metro is now the most expensive in India, with fares up 71% sparking debate over affordability and ridership losses. Mint explores the reasons behind the hike and whether it is justified.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/bengaluru-metro-fare-hike-rising-debt-operation-costs-public-transport/amp-11759722696546.html

India's aviation regulator DGCA is investigating a major safety incident where an Air India Boeing dreamliner from India's Amritsar to UK's Birmingham deployed its Ram Air Turbine without command.

Now, a pilot grouping, called Federation of Indian Pilots is urging the regulator to inspect all electrical systems of all the Boeing 787 aircraft operating in India.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_lauMA_s54

The Kerala Health Department, under Minister Veena George, ordered that no medicines should be given to children under 12 without a doctor's prescription. The decision was taken amid reports of deaths among children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to contaminated cough syrups.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cough-syrup-deaths-kerala-bars-medicines-without-prescription-to-kids-under-12-maharashtra-tamil-nadu-step-up-vigil-11759767306416.html

Reliance shakes up India's bottled water market with Campa Sure at just ₹5 for 250ml, undercutting Bisleri by ₹0.50! Launched on September 28, 2025, the affordable brand joins Campa Cola's lineup, targeting mass-market impulse buys in kirana stores.

With 1L bottles at ₹15-17 vs. rivals' ₹20-22, Reliance leverages scale to spark a price war in the ₹30,000 crore sector. Watch the beverage battle!

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSBsI-Ou61I

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to visit India on 8-9 October and will discuss regional and global issues with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ahead of this, the UK government on 30 September announced drastic changes to the UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/british-pm-keir-starmer-to-visit-india-amid-londons-move-to-check-immigration-foreign-students-count-11759762222072.html

#MintMarkets | Stock market today: Trade setup for Nifty 50, Trump tariffs, Tata Capital IPO to gold prices; 7 stocks to buy or sell 📈

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-market-today-trade-setup-for-nifty-50-trump-tariffs-tata-capital-ipo-to-gold-prices-7-stocks-to-buy-or-sell-11759772735477.html

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