Thursday, 22 October 2026

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THE HINDU · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Haryana Congress flays BJP government over its failure to keep poll promises

Deteriorating law and order, farmers’ grievances, unemployment, corruption, poor healthcare services and drug abuse are among other issues. The Congress leaders cornered the BJP on the government’s completion of two years of its third term in Haryana

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THE HINDU · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Surrendered Maoist found dead in rehabilitation facility: Police

“Around 7 a.m., fellow surrendered Maoists in the facility informed the police that Baddu was found dead in one of the bathrooms,” said Bijapur SP

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THE HINDU · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

U.P. CM Yogi issues directions for strict legal action in cases of land encroachment

Officials must impose strict legal action on anyone who illegally occupies land or dispossesses vulnerable people, while urging dialogue to resolve familial property disputes and promising swift assistance to victims seeking government benefits or medical treatment, says Uttar Pradesh CM

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MINT · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Wanted: Local dummies to replace imports in auto crash tests

Imported ADAS test dummies may not accurately represent Indian pedestrians and road users. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is now working on locally made alternatives, with research into materials, body measurements and design at the heart of the project. 

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Business & Markets

MINT · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Stock recommendations for 22 October from MarketSmith India

MarketSmith India reveals its top stock recommendations for today, 22 October. Get expert insights into the best-performing stocks to guide your investment decisions.

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MINT · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Tech Mahindra bonus issue: A sweet deal or market trap

The board of Tech Mahindra has declared a bonus issue of shares. Are the shares attractive for investors now?

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Mumbai City

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HINDUSTAN TIMES · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police issue notices to 24 X users over Sabir Bhatia’s documentary

Mumbai Police have issued notices to 24 X account holders for sharing Sabir Bhatia’s documentary on Gautam Adani and PM Narendra Modi, citing alleged defamation.

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HINDUSTAN TIMES · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

‘Obesity an epidemic, govt must intervene: Obesity management experts

Mumbai and Maharashtra have a high prevalence of obesity. As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), based on data collected in 2023-24, over 45.1% of women in Mumbai city and 47.7% in Mumbai Suburban were reported to be either overweight or obese

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World

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THE HINDU · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready within days

In a statement carried by state media KCNA, Ms. Kim ​said she was responding to ‌a special adviser to President Lee on defence policy, who accused North Korea of planting mines that wounded South Korean soldiers and told it not ‌to escalate tensions with loudspeaker broadcasts

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SBI — Your JV Business

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BUSINESS LINE · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

SBI reports suspected exposure of customer data on the dark web

During the preliminary analysis, 3,897 customer records containing Personally Identifiable Information have been identified, per an exchange filing by the SBI

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ECONOMIC TIMES · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

SBI investigates dark web leak of 3.8 lakh records

State Bank of India is currently investigating a suspected data breach involving customer information found online. The breach reportedly exposed around 375,000 records containing personally identifiable information. SBI activated protocols and engaged cybersecurity experts to assess the extent of the breach. Preliminary analysis revealed that 3,897 customer records included sensitive personal data. Despite this incident, the bank's core business operations and financial performance remain unaffected.

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Banking — RBI, SEBI & Sector

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BUSINESS LINE · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

HDFC Bank shares stock fall despite profit growth as street stays unimpressed

At current levels, HDFC Bank trades at a trailing P/E of 13.71 — a significant discount to its historical valuations — leaving analysts divided on whether the worst of the re-rating is behind the stock

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BUSINESS LINE · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC net down 8% on higher expenses

Revenue rose 5% to ₹484 crore (vs 461 crore), while other income declined to ₹42 crore (from 45 crore)

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BUSINESS LINE · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

RBI's ₹50k cr overnight VRR auction attracts nearly 2-fold bids

The central bank received bids worth ₹93,241 crore against the notified amount of ₹50,000 crore and accepted bids worth ₹50,007 crore

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BUSINESS LINE · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Fibe’s NBFC arm EarlySalary gets ‘A’ ratings for loans and NCDs

The rating actions cover the lender’s debt instruments and bank facilities, citing stronger capitalisation, diversified funding and improved collections.

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Fintech — Competing With SBI

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BUSINESS LINE · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

PhonePe rebrands Share.Market as PhonePe Invest

Existing Share.Market users will retain their demat holdings, balances, watchlists, order history and login credentials

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ECONOMIC TIMES · Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Insurers nearly double private credit fund investments

Over the past two years, insurance companies have notably enhanced their engagement with private credit funds as a strategy to diversify investments and generate better returns for their clients. Insurers are advocating for higher caps on alternative investment fund allocations to strengthen their financial portfolios. Thanks to recent regulatory updates that expanded investment choices, both life and general insurance sectors are now keenly involved in private credit markets.

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MINT · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Zerodha launches US stock investing: How to invest in Tesla, Amazon, SpaceX, Meta, Micron, Nvidia and AMD — explained

Zerodha has launched beta access to US stocks and ETFs through its Kite platform, letting eligible Indian residents invest in up to 2,000 companies and around 1,000 funds, with fractional investing from $1. The service supports delivery orders only and charges brokerage. 

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MINT · Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Got stock tips on WhatsApp? Zerodha's Nithin Kamath warns against pump-and-dump schemes, advises asking ChatGPT

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath warned that WhatsApp, Telegram and social media stock-tip scams could increase as the market cycle advances. He urged investors to question suspicious messages, verify company information independently and beware of pump-and-dump schemes.

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