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Stock markets rebound strongly, Sensex rallies 879 points, Nifty ends above 22,500
09
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Stock markets rebound strongly, Sensex rallies 879 points, Nifty ends above 22,500

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded strongly to close significantly higher, supported by value buying and short covering after the recent sharp correction. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 879.09 points or 1.23 per cent higher at 72,472.33. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 72,669.20 and a low of 71,739.49, gyrating 929.71 points. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty gained 288.65 points or 1.30 per cent to close at 22,520.45. Similarly, the broader market ended the session in green. The BSE MidCap Select Index jumped 272.60 points, or 1.59 per cent, while the BSE SmallCap Select Index added 49.71…
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Nana Patekar: Goa Police Register Unnatural Death Case
09
Oct
By The Press Editor
Entertainment

Nana Patekar: Goa Police Register Unnatural Death Case

Goa Police have registered an Unnatural Death (UD) case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) following the death of veteran actor Vishwanath (Nana) Gajanan Patekar on Thursday. The case was registered by Panaji Police on Friday. ย  Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, provides for police inquiries and reports in cases involving suicides, accidental deaths, and suspicious or unnatural deaths. It replaced Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. ย  The police record states that the 75-year-old actor was brought dead to the casualty ward of Manipal Hospital in Bambolim from…
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What prompted Bhuvneshwar Kumarโ€™s comeback to Indiaโ€™s T20I side? Coach Kotak breaks it down
09
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

What prompted Bhuvneshwar Kumarโ€™s comeback to Indiaโ€™s T20I side? Coach Kotak breaks it down

After a four-year absence from India's T20I setup, veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back in national colours, and assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak believes what drove the selectors to bring him back. India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak has opened up on the factors behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to India's T20 international fold. The 36-year-old veteran pacer made a triumphant return to the Indian T20I fold after a four-year gap. Bhuvneshwar delivered outstanding performances for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the past two seasons, claiming 45 wickets during that period.Kotak speaks on Bhuvneshwar's selectionSpeaking at the pre-match press conference, Korak said Bhuvneshwar's…
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Higher repo rate, higher FD rates: Is this the return of fixed-income investing? Find out
09
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Higher repo rate, higher FD rates: Is this the return of fixed-income investing? Find out

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased the repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.25 per cent to 5.50 per cent. Generally, an increase in repo rates raises the cost of borrowing, though it may also create investment opportunities for people seeking fixed-income options, including fixed deposits (FDs) and other forms of borrowing, such as bonds. A Higher Repo Rate Changes the Investor Equationย  The Reserve Bank repo rate forms the basis for how much banks pay to borrow money from the Reserve Bank of India. A higher repo rate means banks pay more to the Reserve Bank, which…
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Ben Shelton celebrates birthday with triumph in Shanghai Masters; Top seed Zverev also advances
09
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Ben Shelton celebrates birthday with triumph in Shanghai Masters; Top seed Zverev also advances

Birthday celebrations turned into a winning occasion for Ben Shelton as the American advanced to the third round of the Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, 7-6 (6) victory over Daniel Altmaier. U.S. Open runner-up Ben Shelton celebrated his 24th birthday Friday by advancing to the third round of the Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, 7-6 (6) win over Daniel Altmaier in the ATP 1000-level tournament.Shelton played Davis Cup for the United States after the U.S. Open, losing both his singles matches after withdrawing from the Laver Cup team event.Top-seeded Alexander Zverev, who beat Shelton in the final in four sets…
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Indian-origin Navanethem Navi Pillay receives Nobel Peace Prize 2026
09
Oct
By The Press Editor
World

Indian-origin Navanethem Navi Pillay receives Nobel Peace Prize 2026

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday was conferred to Indian-origin Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay for her efforts to "promote peace and international law". Pillay is a human rights lawyer based in South Africa. In a statement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said Pillay has held states and national leaders accountable and brought a "hope to the victims of violence and conflict". It said Pillay has always stressed the responsibility of individuals and states to comply with the rule of law. "Navi Pillayโ€™s commitment to universal legal principles and her firm moral compass are constants in a long career," the Norwegian Nobel…
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Jyotiraditya Scindia rejects Elon Muskโ€™s claims, says India doesnโ€™t allow monopoly
09
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Jyotiraditya Scindia rejects Elon Musk’s claims, says India doesn’t allow monopoly

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday rejected claims by US business tycoon Elon Musk that "certain oligarchs" have blocked the company's satellite communication services in India to maintain their market monopoly, saying India does not allow a monopoly in any sector. Scindia said that there was no question of allowing any monopoly in the sphere and that three parties are in line for final approval for a commercial license. "Let me be very clear. India does not allow a monopoly in any sector.ย  And therefore, even as Satcom is concerned there is not a single licensee that has been…
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โ€˜Tell your storyโ€™: Pat Cummins reacts to Khawaja promising inside account of Sandpapergate
09
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

‘Tell your story’: Pat Cummins reacts to Khawaja promising inside account of Sandpapergate

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has responded to discussions surrounding Usman Khawaja's upcoming book, which is expected to reveal behind-the-scenes details from the infamous Sandpaper gate scandal. Australian Test captain Pat Cummins breaks his silence on the discussion around Usman Khawaja revealing inside details of the infamous Sandpaper scandal in his upcoming book release. He emphasised that the group has evolved over the past eight to nine years and that his focus is on leading the cricket team.Sandpapergate is one of Cricket Australia's lowest points, when players Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft were involved in using sandpaper to…
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Will MDR on UPI be postponed to January 1? Paytm, One Mobikwik, shares rebound amid uncertainty
09
Oct
By The Press Editor
Business

Will MDR on UPI be postponed to January 1? Paytm, One Mobikwik, shares rebound amid uncertainty

Shares of Paytm, One Mobikwik Systems and other fintech firms rebounded on Friday, a day after they ended lower amid reports that a proposal to defer the rollout of merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI to January 1, from October 15, is under consideration.ย Shares of One 97 Communications, which owns the Paytm brand, opened in the red at Rs 1,639.80 against the previous close of Rs 1,640 but rebounded to touch an intraday high of Rs 1,682, a gain of Rs 42 or 2.56 per cent. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 1650.20 with a gain of Rs…
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Indian para-shooters protest against PCI over Para Asiad selection controversy; Sports Minister responds
09
Oct
By The Press Editor
Sports

Indian para-shooters protest against PCI over Para Asiad selection controversy; Sports Minister responds

India's para shooters staged a protest in New Delhi against the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), alleging corruption, unfair selection practices, and policy violations ahead of the 2026 Asian Para Games. The Indian Sports Ministry has taken note of the protest staged by the para shooters of India against the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) in New Delhi on Thursday during the official Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.The Indian para shooters staged a protest outside the ITC Maurya with placards, with SH1 para shooters Sandeep Kumar and Aakash protesting against the PCI. They had earlier protested outside the SAI…
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