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THE HINDU · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

How an SUV carrying 27kg of mephedrone exposed a clandestine drug factory

A 27.2 kg mephedrone seizure led EAGLE Force to a clandestine laboratory in Maharashtra, exposing a network of chemical suppliers, equipment dealers and suspected drug manufacturers with links to Hyderabad

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Top Headlines

THE HINDU · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Jaishankar welcomes UAE’s Foreign Minister Al Nahyan in Mumbai

PM Al Nahyan, who is also the UAE's Foreign Minister, will hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on October 20

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MINT · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Trai plans uniform OTP format to curb scams

Trai is discussing uniform OTP SMS formats with telecom operators and may issue a consultation paper. Standard templates could make messages easier to recognize and prevent codes appearing in previews, but experts caution that consistency alone will not stop scams. 

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Business & Markets

BUSINESS LINE · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Jio Platforms IPO draws record ₹2.50 lakh crore institutional demand

The ₹8,110 crore anchor book attracted more than 200 investors and over 100 fund schemes, including leading global and domestic institutions

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BUSINESS LINE · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Maersk ties up with L&T for its first planned drydocking in India

The comprehensive 10-year planned maintenance of Maersk Chattogram at L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli marks the first operational milestone under the maritime collaboration

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MINT · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Ashish Kacholia buys into this lead recycler. Can the stock overcome margin pressure?

Ace investor Ashish Kacholia and an associate entity have acquired a 2.7% stake in Ardee Industries. But as freight costs and import expenses weigh on margins, the recently listed lead recycler faces a key profitability test.

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MINT · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Can Jio’s massive scale convert into superior returns?

As investors weigh the country's biggest-ever share sale, the key question is whether Jio Platforms can convert its vast subscriber base into higher customer spending and better returns on capital.

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Mumbai City

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HINDUSTAN TIMES · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

20 years after Pune doctor’s death, convicted woman to walk out of jail

The court held that Deepti Devasthali could not be placed in the category requiring 30 years in prison because she was acquitted of the murder charge in 2009.

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HINDUSTAN TIMES · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

‘Prayers come true’ says Shinde after priest prays for his return as CM

At a Navratri celebration in Dombivli, after a priest prayed for Shinde’s return as chief minister, the Shiv Sena chief said, “Prayers offered to the goddess come true and wishes are fulfilled”

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HINDUSTAN TIMES · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Fadnavis raps Sena on cross-party support in MLC polls, asks Shinde to rein in rebels

MUMBAI: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday expressed displeasure at the growing differences among the Mahayuti allies ahead of the October 23 biennial elections to five seats in the state’s legislative council

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World

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THE HINDU · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Japan successfully launches probe in historic Mars moon mission

The flagship H3 rocket carrying the unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) probe blasted off into a pitch black sky from the Tanegashima Space Center at 4:41 a.m. (1941 GMT Monday), according to a live stream broadcast by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

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THE HINDU · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Saudi envoy meets Pakistan Army chief, discusses regional security dynamics

During the meeting at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, both sides expressed satisfaction over the progress made under the framework of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and underscored the importance of strengthening defence collaboration, institutional linkages and strategic coordination, the army said in a statement

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SBI — Your JV Business

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ECONOMIC TIMES · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

SBI data breach claim: Hackers allegedly access 3.75 lakh accounts

"The threat actor describes this as the first disclosure of the dataset, Cyberpulse56 said, adding that the authenticity, origin and extent of the alleged exposure are inverified. If legitimate, the data could facilitate identity theft, financial fraud, targeted phishing and fraudulent loan applications, the group said.

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Banking — RBI, SEBI & Sector

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BUSINESS LINE · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Union Bank of India posts 30% jump in Q2 profit, shares surge 4.7%

Interest income for Q2FY27 stood at ₹28,158 crore, up 4.24% year-on-year on a half-yearly basis, while net interest income rose 15.03% to ₹20,620 crore for the first half

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BUSINESS LINE · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Axis Bank, Visa launch festive credit card campaign with Shahid Kapoor

The campaign centres on a film in which Shahid Kapoor uses an Axis Bank Visa Credit Card to fulfil a young girl’s wishes through a magical dollhouse

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BUSINESS LINE · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

JPMorgan brings deposit token to Ethereum for institutional clients

JPM Coin, which represents US dollar deposits at the largest US bank, will be made available to the company’s institutional clients on the Ethereum network

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Fintech — Competing With SBI

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ECONOMIC TIMES · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

Bank of America arm seeks CCI nod for up to 49.9% in Jio Credit

A summary of proposed transaction noted this involves Jio Credit, a non-banking financial company within the Jio Financial Services group. According to the applicants’ submission, NB Holdings has no direct business operations in India.

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Fintech
ECONOMIC TIMES · Mon, 19 Oct 2026

How much can a Zero-Forex credit card save you on an international trip?

International travel entails various expenses that can incur foreign exchange markup charges, impacting overall costs. Understanding forex markup helps travelers identify significant savings by comparing credit card options before applying. A zero-forex card may reduce costs on eligible international transactions, particularly during prolonged trips abroad. Additionally, travelers should evaluate overall benefits such as rewards and insurance besides forex charges.

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