#WATCH | Mumbai | Visuals from inside the residence of Tiger Shroff as Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde arrived to visit him following an incident of firing at his car, injuring his driver.

The actor is safe and has not sustained any gunshot injuries, as per Mumbai Police

Anti-cancer drugs are set to become cheaper in India from November 9. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said in a statement that as many as 137 cancer drugs have been included in the Trade Margin Rationalisation (TMR), in a bid to make treatment more affordable.

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N Chandrasekaran’s third term as Tata Sons chairman faces questions over the company’s appointment rules. The dispute centres on its Articles of Association (AoA), particularly Article 118. These articles govern how the company selects its chairman and grants executive powers.

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A hattrick of gains? Watch The Week Ahead in Indian equities (October 19-23)

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📈 Market Closing | Indian stock markets ended Monday’s session on a weak note, with the Sensex and Nifty closing sharply lower amid sustained selling pressure, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and market volatility.

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IDBI Bank shares remain near their 2006 level despite a privatisation-driven rally. Fairfax Financial has agreed to buy a 60.72% stake for about ₹53,000 cr, subject to regulatory nod. Analysts cite potential long-term benefits but warn of volatility, valuation risks and need for stronger earnings.

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Rajasthan Police arrested three suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case aboard the Pune–Jaipur Express in Kota following inputs from Mumbai Police. The accused, including two adults and a minor, were allegedly trying to flee to Nepal via Delhi.

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Jio Platforms’ IPO will open October 21, with a price band of ₹1,065– ₹1,119 per share. The fresh issue could raise about ₹30,213 crore, making it India’s largest IPO. The offering has reportedly drawn strong interest from global and domestic institutional investors.


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Delhi Police’s ₹15.7-crore tender for 338 surveillance cameras with facial recognition technology has drawn scrutiny over privacy safeguards, data retention and alleged procurement flaws. The concerns come amid CJP protests, though no evidence links the tender directly to the demonstrations.

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WATCH | Will Jio IPO's huge scale help shareholders get better returns?

The India-New Zealand FTA takes effect on 20 October, eliminating tariffs on all Indian exports to New Zealand. The move is expected to boost sectors including textiles, leather, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, improve exporters’ competitiveness and deepen bilateral trade ties.

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Jio Platforms allotted shares worth ₹8,110 crore to 212 anchor investors at ₹1,119 per share ahead of its October 21 IPO. LIC received the largest allocation. The company aims to raise about ₹30,213 crore, valuing it at approximately $108 billion at the top of its price band.


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Stock market holiday: Trading in the equity, equity derivatives and currency segments will remain suspended for the day, with regular trading scheduled to resume on Wednesday, October 21.

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➡️ UltraTech flags sustained cost pressures from Gulf
➡️ ‘US very close to finalizing trade deal with India’
➡️ India’s IT giants divided over AI-driven revenue deflation
➡️ Sebi preps for a review of mainboard IPO, FPO rules
➡️ Jio’s scale, pricing power in focus as IPO nears launch

Donald Trump thanked Elon Musk for pledging one SpaceX share to every American child next year through Trump Accounts. The proposed donation could be worth about $10.7 billion, though details of how the shares will be distributed remain unclear.

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🚨📽A unique cockroach-themed Durga Puja pandal in Katihar, Bihar has become a major attraction for visitors this festive season.

The pandal, located in the Binodpur area, features unconventional decorations, including large artificial spider webs and giant thermocol cockroaches crafted across the structure.

India's medal tally rose to 20 on Tuesday at the Asian Para Games 2026, after Deepthi Jeevanji won a gold and paddlers winning four bronze medals in Aichi-Nagoya. India stand sixth in the latest standings.

The 23-year-old from Telangana clinched gold in the women’s 400m T20 event, setting a new Games record with a time of 56.36 seconds. Jeevanji’s medal marked India’s fifth gold medal and the first for Day 2.

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Nepal has banned the import, sale and distribution of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by India's Surya Food and Agro Ltd, citing food safety concerns after India's food regulator initiated legal proceedings against the company over alleged violations, including the use of cattle feed bran in biscuit production.

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#Dussehra2026 Special: Big stock market lessons from Lord Rama on #Vijayadashami - Never make these financial mistakes and always follow these fiscal learnings to reap more money.

#WATCH | Along with CM Devendra Fadnavis, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai. US Ambassador Sergio Gor is also with them.