Wednesday, 21 October 2026

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THE HINDU · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Dasara gift for Singareni officers, Dy CM fulfils long-pending demand

Singareni management issued orders on evening of October 19 implementing the revised pay structure after securing the approval of the company’s Board. The orders were issued by Director (Personnel) Gautam Potru

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THE HINDU · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Bengal CM defends decision to shift stampede injured to private hospital, cites better care

"We moved those injured to private hospitals because we realised that the best treatment could be provided there so that there is no more loss of life. I am happy to announce that there was no death among the 25 injured in the stampede. We decided on the spot. There is nothing controversial behind this," says West Bengal CM

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MINT · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

India to build access-controlled ring roads, bypasses to curb urban congestion

The aim is to preserve highway speeds of 100-120 kmph, separate long-distance passenger and freight traffic from local movement, and prevent unregulated roadside development from eroding the benefits of public investment.

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MINT · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Malaysia Expects Tourism Fallout From Indonesia Haze

Australian tourist Cathy Hamilton was experiencing pangs of regret about her visit to Malaysia as she struggled to take pictures of the haze-shrouded Petronas Twin Towers.

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MINT · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

America’s 5 greenest cities in 2026: 3 are in California; which one tops the list

The ranking assessed cities on factors such as greenhouse gas emissions per capita, air quality, green space, renewable electricity, water consumption, bicycle infrastructure, farmers’ markets and green job opportunities.

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MINT · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

A 1930 law, 50% tariffs and a new lawsuit: Trump faces fresh challenge over Canada duties

The food import business that sued argues President Donald Trump lacked authority to invoke a never-before-used section of US law to order the levies against Canada and that this is part of a broader trend of illegal taxing actions by the administration.

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Business & Markets

BUSINESS LINE · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Govt not to regulate airfares; caps only in exceptional cases

Operating-cost disclosures to aid assessment; airlines to retain pricing freedom without prior government approval

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MINT · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Stock recommendations for 21 October from MarketSmith India

MarketSmith India reveals its top stock recommendations for today, 21 October. Get expert insights into the best-performing stocks to guide your investment decisions.

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MINT · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

HDFC Bank has green shoots beyond Q2

HDFC Bank’s NIM fell to a 12-quarter low in Q2, but core operating profit grew and asset quality improved. Faster growth in higher-yielding loans could help margins recover.

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Mumbai City

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HINDUSTAN TIMES · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Why youths fall for life of crime in Bishnoi gang

Police estimate the syndicate has more than 700 young operatives across India, who are allegedly activated for specific assignments.

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World

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THE HINDU · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Rubio pushes for India to buy more U.S., Venezuelan oil

S. Jaishankar hosts U.S. Secretary of State, UAE FM in Mumbai, holds trilateral talks on trade, energy, and connectivity

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THE HINDU · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

U.S.-India perfectly aligned on core issues: Marco Rubio

After laying a wreath at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, S. Jaishankar says India expects its partners to show ‘zero tolerance’ towards terrorism

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THE HINDU · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Iran security chief rejects moving enriched uranium out of country

"Not even a tiny bit of enriched nuclear material will leave Iran; such materials constitute a major asset and national wealth for the Iranian people, intended for use within the country," says Mr. Rezaei, Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council

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SBI — Your JV Business

Your JV
MINT · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

SBI cyber fraud: Kerala HC orders ₹3.73 lakh refund. Can you get a refund after sharing an OTP?

Kerala High Court directed SBI to refund ₹3.73 lakh to a retired college principal who lost money after sharing an OTP with a fraudster posing as a bank official. Here is how the scam worked, five lessons every bank customer should take from the case, and what the RBI’s zero-liability rule says.

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Banking — RBI, SEBI & Sector

Banking
BUSINESS LINE · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Fresh market borrowings for the govt getting pricier amid a tightening cycle

The outstanding size of the existing 6.94 GS 2036 has already reached ₹2.38 lakh crore and it is likely the Ggovernment may issue a new 10-year G-Sec soonK Ram Kumar

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BUSINESS LINE · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Resident Indians, FIIs to get income tax exemption on NDB’s Maharaja Bonds

The notifications cover rupee-denominated bonds issued by the multilateral lender and tax relief procedures for eligible overseas investors in government securities

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BUSINESS LINE · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for 17th straight month

The decision follows third-quarter economic growth of 4.5 per cent year-on-year and comes as the central bank considers changes to loan pricing.

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ECONOMIC TIMES · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

IndusInd General Insurance appoints Sharad Mathur as MD & CEO

IndusInd General Insurance has appointed Sharad Mathur as its new Managing Director and CEO. Mathur brings three decades of experience in the insurance and financial services industry to the company. He previously led Universal Sompo General Insurance for over six years, focusing on transformation and distribution growth. At IndusInd, he will concentrate on customer centricity and digital innovation for future growth.

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ECONOMIC TIMES · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

CBDT makes Form 173A mandatory to claim tax exemption on interest and gains from government securities

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has introduced Form 173A for income-tax exemption claims. This new form includes detailed information to be submitted by foreign institutional investors. Exemptions are available for interest and capital gains on government securities according to recent amendments. The Income-tax Act, 2025, provides these exemptions starting from April 1, 2026. The additional requirements aim to streamline the process for eligible investors and organizations.

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Fintech — Competing With SBI

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