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IT company gets boardโ€™s approval to raise funds of Rs 160 crore through rights issue, check details

IT company gets board’s approval to raise funds of Rs 160 crore through rights issue, check details

Shares of technology firm Kellton are likely to be in focus after the company informed exchanges that its board of directors has approved raising funds through a rights issue. The smallcap company said that the decision was finalised during the board meeting held on October 17, 2026. The company said the board approved the issue of equity shares of the company with a face value of Reย 1 for an amount not exceeding Rs 160 crore. The IT firm said that the terms and conditions of the rights issue have not been finalised and will be communicated later.ย  ย  The board…
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โ€˜Every country has complex set of factorsโ€™: Rubio says US โ€˜close to finalisingโ€™ trade deal with India

‘Every country has complex set of factors’: Rubio says US ‘close to finalising’ trade deal with India

Tashkent: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday indicated that the proposed US-India trade deal was close to finalisation, saying Washington was working to conclude negotiations with New Delhi. Rubio, who is currently in Uzbekistan, is scheduled to visit Mumbai on Tuesday, where he will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, before travelling to Jamnagar later in the week. "We're trying to finalise a trade deal with India right now. We're very close to doing that," Rubio told reporters in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. His remarks come amid discussions in Washington over energy supplies, trade arrangements and the possible impact of…
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Jewellery stock jumps 14% to hit fresh 52-week high in weak market, hereโ€™s what triggered rally

Jewellery stock jumps 14% to hit fresh 52-week high in weak market, here’s what triggered rally

Shares of Delhi-based jewellery company PC Jeweller surged over 14 per cent to hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 18.60 on the BSE even as benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell immediately after a positive open and remained volatile. The stock opened in the green at Rs 17, up 4.4 per cent from the previous close of Rs 16.28 on the BSE. Amid a surge in trading volume of more than 1.78 times, the counter jumped to an intraday high of Rs 18.60, a gain of Rs 2.32 or 14.25 per cent. This is also the fresh 52-week…
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Netanyahu warns of โ€˜hostileโ€™ future US President, seeks new alliances with India, Latin America

Netanyahu warns of ‘hostile’ future US President, seeks new alliances with India, Latin America

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that a future US president could adopt a hostile stance towards Israel, urging the country to strengthen its international partnerships with nations such as India and countries in Latin America. Presenting his security doctrine on Sunday, Netanyahu said Israel must prepare for a possible shift in Washington's policy while using the remaining years of US President Donald Trump's current term to consolidate its position. Netanyahu made the remarks nine days before Israel's October 27 election, where he faces a challenge from former Israel Defence Forces chief Gadi Eisenkot. The Israeli Prime…
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Bank holiday today: Banks to remain closed in UP, Bihar and other states, check full list here

Bank holiday today: Banks to remain closed in UP, Bihar and other states, check full list here

If you're planning to visit your bank today, October 19, 2026, to complete important business, check the holiday list before leaving home. According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) bank holiday calendar, bank branches will be closed in 13 states today, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. However, banks will remain open in other states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. So, check your state's holiday information before visiting the bank. Why will banks remain closed in these states today? According to the RBI calendar, banks will be closed in several states on October 19 for festivals such…
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Macron vows โ€˜uncompromisingโ€™ action against rioters as France faces widespread violence

Macron vows ‘uncompromising’ action against rioters as France faces widespread violence

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday pledged "uncompromising" legal action against violent rioters following widespread violence, arson and looting across mainland France and its overseas territories. At the same time, he announced government measures to address rising living costs, fuel prices and concerns among young people over their future prospects. In an address to the nation, Macron sought to distinguish peaceful demonstrators protesting economic hardships from those involved in violence and vandalism. He acknowledged public anger over inflation and fuel prices but warned that attacks on public infrastructure and commercial establishments would not be tolerated. The unrest has resulted…
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Jio Platforms IPO to anchor Indiaโ€™s next digital decade through 5G, broadband and artificial intelligence

Jio Platforms IPO to anchor India’s next digital decade through 5G, broadband and artificial intelligence

Internet usage in India is rapidly increasing. The digital world is no longer limited to watching videos and making calls on mobile phones; technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and high-speed broadband are also becoming integral to business.ย SMC Global describes the Indian telecom and digital services industry as "one of the fastest-growing globally, driven by surging data consumption, aggressive 5G rollouts, and expanding fibre broadband penetration."ย  In this changing market, Reliance Industries' digital arm,ย Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), is preparing to take its next big leap. The company's IPO, worth approximately Rs 30,213 crore, is scheduled to open on October…
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TVK Not Seeking AIADMK MLAs, Minister Says on Defections

TVK Not Seeking AIADMK MLAs, Minister Says on Defections

Tamil Naduโ€™s ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will not actively pursue defections from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), state Health Minister K G Arunraj said on Wednesday. He added that the party would consider the issue if AIADMK legislators chose to leave their party because of differences with its leadership. ย  Speaking to reporters at Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai, Arunraj said TVK had set no target or campaign to attract opposition MLAs. He said the party would examine the situation if legislators rejected their own leadership and approached TVK. ย  The ministerโ€™s comments came amid a…
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The only place in India where no one worships Lord Hanuman and there is no temple dedicated to him

The only place in India where no one worships Lord Hanuman and there is no temple dedicated to him

In a country where Hanuman is not just worshipped as a deity but is an emotion and a symbol of faith, temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman can be found across cities, towns and remote villages. However, thereโ€™s one Himalayan hamlet in Uttarakhand which is often known for its natural beauty, and another unusual reason. Villagers here traditionally do not worship Hanuman, and there is no temple dedicated to him in the village.Now thereโ€™s a very interesting reason behind it which lies in a centuries-old belief associated with the Ramayana and the Sanjeevani booti. Welcome to Dronagiri Village, a remote mountain…
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19 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex opens in green, Nifty flat, Axis Bank drops over 3%

19 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex opens in green, Nifty flat, Axis Bank drops over 3%

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session in green even as global cues remain challenging. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 120.03 points, or 0.16 per cent, to open at 74,849.30, while the Nifty added 4.70 points to open at 23,150.85. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 74,729.27 and the Nifty 50 at 23,146.15.ย Similarly, the broader indices traded in green in the opening session. The BSE Midcap Select Index added 7.21 points, while the BSE Smallcap Select Index gained 14.05 points, or 0.16 per cent, to trade in the green at 8,877.ย  From the…
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