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Sheetal Devi, Toman Kumar bag archery gold at Asian Para Games 2026
22
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Sheetal Devi, Toman Kumar bag archery gold at Asian Para Games 2026

Indian para archers Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won gold in the compound mixed team event at the Asian Para Games 2026, defeating Indonesia 151-148 for India's first archery gold. Indian para archers Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won gold in the compound mixed team event at the Asian Para Games 2026, defeating Indonesia's Teodora Audi Ayudia Ferelly and Ken Swagumilang 151-148 to secure India's first archery gold medal of the edition.The Indian pair started strongly in the final, taking a narrow 38-37 lead after the first end. They extended their advantage to 77-73 with a score of 39 in…
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Jewellery stock to remain in focus as Q2 net profit jumps 58%, jumps 28.01% in 3 trading sessions
22
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Jewellery stock to remain in focus as Q2 net profit jumps 58%, jumps 28.01% in 3 trading sessions

Shares of PC Jewellers will remain in focus during today's trading session as the company has posted a 58 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 330.66 crore for the July-September quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Delhi-based jewellery company had clocked a net profit of Rs 209.54 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Total income rose 28 per cent to Rs 1,054.47 crore for the second quarter of this fiscal from Rs 825.25 crore a year ago. Expenses remained higher at Rs 759.42 crore, up from Rs 688.85 crore a year ago. "A…
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โ€˜Right now, we have to freezeโ€™: Did Zelenskyy agree giving up 25 per cent of Ukraineโ€™s land to Russia?
22
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

‘Right now, we have to freeze’: Did Zelenskyy agree giving up 25 per cent of Ukraine’s land to Russia?

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is ready to "freeze" the current frontlines for a peace deal with Russia and end the conflict that began in February 2022. Zelenskyy, who is being criticised by US President Donald Trump for failing to take steps to end the current conflict, made the remarks while appearing on 'Fox & Friends' on Wednesday.ย  When asked if he would hold '75 per cent or more' of his country, he was affirmative and said he was ready for a ceasefire, but underlined that Ukraine must be given security guarantee that "Russian aggression and occupation" will…
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Jio IPO GMP today: Public issue continues to garner strong demand on day 2, check subscription status
22
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Jio IPO GMP today: Public issue continues to garner strong demand on day 2, check subscription status

Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO) continued to witness a strong response from investors on the second day of the subscription today, i.e. on October 22, 2026. The three-day subscription window for the offering will close on October 23, 2026.ย The IPO was subscribed 3.35 times at the time of writing, with investors bidding for 66.15 crore shares against 19.75 crore shares on offer. Similarly, the portion reserved for qualified institutional buyers was subscribed 9.42 times, with bids for 46,15,42,092 shares against 4,90,07,827 shares on offer. Demand from non-institutional investors reached 2.02 times the shares reserved for them. The retail investor…
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Donald Trump avoids endorsing JD Vance for 2028 presidential race, says โ€˜itโ€™s very earlyโ€™
22
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Donald Trump avoids endorsing JD Vance for 2028 presidential race, says ‘it’s very early’

As the United States (US) prepare for the midterm elections scheduled for early next month, the buzz has grown louder over who might succeed President Donald Trump and could replace him as the Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential polls. Many argue that Vice President JD Vance, Trump's trusted aide, should succeed. But as of now, it doesn't seem that Trump is interested in endorsing Vance as his successor and Republican candidate for the next presidential elections. Recently, the 80-year-old, who is serving his second term as US president, was asked the same question during a press briefing at the…
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France remains on edge as protests continue, India issues advisory; Macron jibes at Trump
22
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

France remains on edge as protests continue, India issues advisory; Macron jibes at Trump

India has issued an advisory for its nationals in France, urging them to remain cautious, as the violent protest continues in the country. The advisory dated October 10 was issued by the Indian Embassy in France, which also asked people to avoid large gatherings and crowded places, and follow the instructions by the local authorities. In case of any emergency, the nationals can contact the Indian Embassy in Paris at +33 6 48 34 00 63 or cons.paris@mea.gov.in. They can also contact the Consulate General in Marseille at +33 7 43 16 25 59 or cgo.marseille@mea.gov.in. "In view of the…
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22 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex down 366 points, Nifty below 22,700, Power Grid drops 2%
22
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

22 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex down 366 points, Nifty below 22,700, Power Grid drops 2%

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session on a weak note as persistently high crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 366.36 points, or 0.50 per cent, to 73,343.33, while the Nifty shed 123.60 points to open at 22,687.75. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 73,709.69 and the Nifty 50 at 22,811.35. Similarly, the broader indices traded in red in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index fell 77.32 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index fell 38.32 points, or 0.44 per cent,…
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Kuwait-flagged oil vessel with 21 Indians targeted in Hormuz; all crew safe
22
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Kuwait-flagged oil vessel with 21 Indians targeted in Hormuz; all crew safe

A Kuwait-flagged oil vessel with 21 Indian seafarers was targeted while it was transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, said Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The vessel was identified as M/T Al Dasma that was attacked by an unknown projectile; however, no Indian crew member was injured and everyone was "completely safe", Sonowal, who is theย Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said in a late night post on microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. "Important Update: On Oct 21, Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker M/T AL DASMA, carrying 21 Indian seafarers, was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the…
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