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THE HINDU · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Medical reimbursement claims now settled in a month, says NTR Vaidya Seva Trust

Dedicated online system is being developed to make submission, review, and settlement of medical reimbursement claims for employees and pensioners easier, says NTR Vaidya Seva Trust CEO

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Top Headlines

THE HINDU · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Illegal spa racket under scrutiny as police widen crackdown in Kozhikode city

A late evening flash inspection conducted by Kozhikode city police on October 17 has led to the closure of 20 such illegally operated units besides issuing of closure notices to six others

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THE HINDU · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Conversion and reservation: What the Supreme Court ruled | Explained

The controversy in the case of Secretary to Government versus Sameer Ahamed N. began with a man, born to Hindu parents in 1993 at Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu, voluntarily converting to Islam in September 2015

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MINT · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Why Trump’s 'dealmaker' image faces scrutiny as Iran, Ukraine wars test his negotiating skills

US President Donald Trump has long portrayed himself as a master dealmaker, promising to end wars and reshape global trade. However, his handling of the Iran and Ukraine conflicts, alongside tariff-driven trade tensions, has raised questions about his negotiating approach.

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MINT · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

'Why should the US bear the burden?': Treasury chief Bessent says Europe refused tariffs on India, China over Russia

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said European countries refused Washington's request to impose secondary tariffs on India and China for purchasing Russian oil, questioning why the United States should bear the economic burden of pressuring Moscow alone.

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Business & Markets

MINT · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Veteran SIP investors not deterred by stagnant market: Kotak Mahindra's's Harsha Upadhyaya

Even after two years of range-bound markets and rising rates, seasoned SIP investors are staying the course. Harsha Upadhyaya, chief investment officer at Kotak Mahindra AMC, explains why long-term savers remain resilient, and how RBI's hawkish turn could reshape investor behaviour.

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MINT · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

For Nestle India, is the best in the past?

Nestlé could be better-placed than its peers at a time of increase in raw material prices. Steady urban demand and product innovation are likely to help.

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Mumbai City

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HINDUSTAN TIMES · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Differences surface between Mahayuti allies in Latur bank poll

MUMBAI: While differences have been simmering between ruling parties over the legislative council elections, fresh discord has surfaced between two Mahayuti constituents, this time in the Latur District Cooperative Central Bank election

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HINDUSTAN TIMES · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Court dismisses alleged fraud proceedings against Deepak Kochhar, others

MUMBAI: A sessions court has dismissed a complaint seeking to prosecute Deepak Kochhar, husband of former ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar, and five others for alleged fraud linked to NuPower Wind Farms Pvt Ltd, observing that there was no material evidence to proceed against them

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HINDUSTAN TIMES · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Collector’s report flags violations at Catholic Gym

MUMBAI: The Mumbai City Collector has submitted an inquiry report to the state government on alleged violations of lease conditions by the Catholic Gymkhana on prime land at South Mumbai’s Marine Drive

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World

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THE HINDU · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Kimberly Guilfoyle | The flashy diplomat

The former U.S. Ambassador to Greece, a Trump loyalist, was dismissed after allegations that she favoured businesses in exchange for personal favours and gifts

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SBI — Your JV Business

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BUSINESS LINE · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Nippon India Smallcap, SBI Smallcap, HDFC Smallcap, Bandhan Smallcap and Quant Smallcap: How small-cap funds are beating the liquidity squeeze despite rising valuations

Improvement was driven largely by higher market trading volumes and changes in portfolio composition, including greater exposure to relatively liquid stocks and a broader stock count

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Banking — RBI, SEBI & Sector

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BUSINESS LINE · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

SEBI’s SME IPO plan may cut costs, but liquidity concerns remain

Scrapping mandatory market-making and full underwriting could lower listing costs, but experts caution that smaller trading lots will not guarantee exits from thinly traded shares

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BUSINESS LINE · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

IDBI Bank sale: Employees to go on nationwide 2-day hunger strike on November 2, 3

The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees threatened to intensify agitation programmes with prolonged action, including indefinite strike without further notice, if demands are not met

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Fintech — Competing With SBI

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MINT · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

‘JRD Tata believed country’s future wasn’t something that would simply arrive’: Full text of Tata Trusts' X post

JRD Tata believed the country's future would be shaped in real time by the youth willing to question, reason and imagine for themselves. Tata Trusts posts on Twitter what JRD Tata believed about India's future — Read full post here… 

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MINT · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Credit report errors: How mistakes like wrong phone number will impact your credit score? 5 things you must do correctly

A wrong mobile number, incorrect loan details or a missed payment recorded in your credit report could affect how lenders assess your creditworthiness. Learn five essential checks, how to dispute credit report errors and ways to protect your credit score.

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MINT · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Using Buying Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for Diwali, Dussehra, and Dhanteras online shopping? Are you aware of these 5 risks?

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) can make online shopping for Diwali, Dussehra, and Dhanteras more convenient, but it carries risks. Understand 5 key concerns, including overspending, late payment charges, credit score damage and debt accumulation, before choosing BNPL. Read on to learn more. 

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MINT · Sun, 18 Oct 2026

Income Tax New TDS Form 141: How it simplifies tax deduction at source compliance for property transactions, rent, etc

The Income Tax Department has introduced Form 141 to simplify tax deducted at source (TDS) compliance. The new form replaces Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD and 26QE, covering property transfers, rent, contractor payments, professional fees and virtual digital asset transactions.

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