Bihar Elections: A festive phone call from Ashok Gehlot to Tejashwi Yadav cleared the air between the Congress and RJD, paving the way for Tejashwi's declaration as the Chief Ministerial face of the opposition alliance for Bihar’s upcoming elections.

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Tesla's earnings call saw a sudden intervention from Elon Musk recently, with the CEO of the company pleading with investors to approve his mega pay package of $1 trillion.

Hijacking the Tesla earnings call towards the end, the world's richest person also went off on shareholder advisory firms who have advised against the proposal.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/elon-musk-pleads-with-tesla-investors-to-approve-his-1-trillion-pay-package-blasts-shareholder-advisory-firms-11761233618063.html

The US government shutdown has entered its 23rd day, making it the second-longest in history after the 2018-2019 closure.

The longest US government shutdown on record lasted 35 days in 2018-2019, during President Donald Trump’s first term, over a dispute about funding for a border wall.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/2025-us-government-shutdown-becomes-second-longest-in-history-11761229773749.html

India’s bet is clear: reduce dollar dependence, boost economic sovereignty, and give the rupee global weight.

But with the rupee still Asia’s worst performer this year, the road ahead won’t be easy. Can India really build a “global rupee” amid a turbulent trade war?

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that preparations for the artificial rain through cloud seeding have been completed for the first time in the Burari area today.

The Delhi government's cloud seeding project — a major commitment by the BJP-led administration — had been postponed multiple times due to various reasons.

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Stock market today: Trade setup for Nifty 50, India-US trade deal, crude oil to gold prices - 8 stocks to buy👇

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Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 24 October 2025

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📉 Markets open flat
Both Nifty and Sensex start the day slightly in the red — showing muted sentiment in early trade.

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Cochin Shipyard, BEML to Mazagon Dock: Defence stocks rally after govt clears ₹79,000-cr proposals for Armed Forces🚨

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Stocks to buy: Rajesh Palviya of Axis Sec suggests Shipping Corp, Bharat Forge, Laurus Labs shares today👇

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In preparation for Chhath Puja, Indian Railways will operate over 12,000 special trains to various stations in Bihar.

Measures include holding areas at major stations, increased security, and automatic ticket machines to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for the expected surge of passengers.

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Ikea India Pvt. Ltd has leased 37,259 square feet in a shopping mall for its first store in Pune, as the Sweden-headquartered home furnishings retailer looks to expand its compact urban showroom footprint and ramp up its omnichannel presence.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/ikea-india-pune-store-lease-phoenix-marketcity-retail-expansion-strategy-ikea-first-pune-city-store-omnichannel-future-11761299053161.html

Indian-origin tech professional Mehul Goswami, 39, has been arrested in New York for allegedly holding two full-time jobs simultaneously — one with the state government and another with a private tech firm, misusing over $50,000 in taxpayer funds.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/who-is-mehul-goswami-indian-origin-techie-arrested-in-us-for-moonlighting-faces-15-years-in-jail-11761297456421.html

💼 Turmoil at Tata Group: A closer look at the tussle shaking one of India’s most iconic business empires.

🏢 The Tata Group, synonymous with legacy and scale, is facing internal turbulence. ⚡️
From boardroom battles to leadership shifts, here’s a breakdown of what’s unfolding and what it means for India’s corporate landscape. 👇

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IMF urged the Asia nations to integrate regional trade to potentially reduce the vulnerability to US tariffs and global financial shocks amid the raging trade war.

Here's what the global financial body said: https://livemint.com/economy/how-to-beat-trump-tariffs-imf-urges-asia-to-integrate-regional-trade-to-reduce-vulnerability-global-financial-shocks-11761303973067.html

Buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday - 27 October 2025

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US President Donald Trump gets musical welcome in Kuala Lumpur 🎶
Arrives for ASEAN Summit, to witness Thailand Cambodia Peace Deal 🤝🌏

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An Indian-origin teacher assistant in North Carolina has been arrested for allegedly attacking her husband with a knife during a domestic dispute.

Authorities said the assault did not occur on school property, and the educator has been suspended with pay pending the investigation.

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Influencer MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, turned saviour for nearly 1,000 wild animals, including jungle beasts like lions and rhinos.

The 26-year-old said it was his “most ambitious mission yet,” and gave his followers a glimpse into his part in saving the animals inside a wildlife clinic in Africa.

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🚨 The 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit will begin today (October 26) and continue till Tuesday (October 30), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, are expected to join the summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier said he would attend the event virtually.

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