Petrol and diesel prices today, October 17: Petrol and diesel prices remained steady across major cities today, with no revisions announced by oil marketing companies.

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India Post has announced a 60-day Productivity Linked Bonus for eligible employees for 2025-26. The order covers MTS, Group C, non-gazetted Group B staff, Gramin Dak Sevaks and eligible casual labourers.

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WATCH | Delhi: AISA National President Neha Bora has been released from detention by the Delhi Police after completion of formal procedures under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act. She was detained under preventive sections on the evening of October 16.

Dividend payouts announced by 11 companies range from ₹0.50 to ₹30 per share, with record dates scheduled for October 21–23, 2026. ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company offers the highest payout. Record dates and settlement rules determine eligibility.


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In a market where Detroit's auto giants once folded, a new wave of global automakers is doubling down. Stellantis, Hyundai and Suzuki have all announced mega investment commitments in India in recent months, chasing a bigger share of the world's third-largest car market.

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The Supreme Court has declared access to and use of the internet a fundamental right for every individual, including children, under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. And further noted that a blanket ban on children's internet access is not the right way to approach the safety concerns

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US President Donald Trump has waived sanctions and tariffs under a new law targeting countries that purchase Russian oil and gas, offering major relief to India and China. The decision removes the immediate threat of tariffs of up to 100% on goods imported into the United States from major buyers of Russian energy.

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FSSAI’s draft amendment seeks to prohibit sucrose and fructose in infant nutrition products intended for babies aged up to six months, tightening standards amid concerns over early sugar exposure and childhood obesity.

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Stock market strategy: With selling pressure easing and momentum improving, we now maintain our ‘buy-on-dips’ stance, says Mehul Kotharo of  Anand Rathi

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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized food products worth ₹48 lakh during a crackdown across Thane and Pune districts. Licenses of five establishments have been suspended.

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Petrol and diesel prices today, October 18: Petrol and diesel prices remained steady across major cities today, with no revisions announced by oil marketing companies.

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At least 19 people have reportedly died in a stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal. The incident happened on Saptami evening. Heavy rain and growing crowds were reported before the tragedy.

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Stock market outlook: Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking believes the Indian stock market bias has improved and buying at lower levels is visible


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Nifty 50 and Sensex posted their strongest weekly gains in six months, supported by IT stocks and better-than-expected earnings. Motilal Oswal’s Chandan Taparia recommended Mphasis, HAL and Indian Hotels, with Nifty support at 23,000 and resistance near 23,250–23,350.

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CRPF is considering restoring lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to ease promotion delays and attract Agniveers leaving the Army. The proposal would add two promotion steps before Head Constable.

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Massive student-led protests have erupted across France, with demonstrations turning violent in Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon and Marseille. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets on October 17, 2026, demanding action over teacher shortages, poor school infrastructure, rising living costs and government spending.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F0avJpf-hw

WATCH | CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says the group will not back down despite the recent arrests and detentions, alleging attempts to intimidate its members. He says the group will restrategise its next steps once Saurav and Ashu return and hopes they will be released today.

India’s food regulator has issued notices to Nestle India Ltd. and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. for allegedly making misleading claims regarding nutrition supplements, extending its nationwide safety crackdown.

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Stock market prediction for Monday, 19 October, 2026: Gift Nifty was trading around the 23,174.5 level, up nearly 80 points or 0.35% from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a positive for the Indian stock market indices.

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