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Q2 results, US Fed decision, crude oil may drive stock markets this week

Besides, Jio Platforms' market debut, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends would also dictate investors' sentiment

Mann ki baat: PM urges citizens to promote 'Vocal for local' this Diwali

In his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', he also highlighted the success of Indian products in international markets

Govt to fund up to 50% deepwater well costs, recover aid from winners

That recovery clause, set out in newly issued operational guidelines, is the scheme's central bargain: the government carries early geological risk and keeps a claim on any upside

FPIs withdraw ₹48,056 crore from equities in Oct amid elevated oil prices

However, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) significantly moderated their selling last week and turned net buyers on two trading days, signalling some easing in selling pressure

LPG distributors' unions oppose strike, seek dialogue for commission hike

The Federation of LPG Distributors of India and All India LPG Distributors Federation have distanced themselves from the proposed protest and strike call given by a smaller splinter group

IAF chief outlines theatreisation vision, opposes fighter asset split

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has called for a phased, India-specific theatreisation plan, saying centralised control and decentralised execution should preserve air power's flexibility

Brown-Forman aims to make India a top 10 market for Scotch in five years

Brown-Forman, known for its iconic brands such as Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, sees a scale of opportunity in the Indian Scotch market

Isro plans four functional launch pads by 2029, says chairman Narayanan

Isro will expand launch infrastructure and partner with private firms to meet rising satellite demand, while developing a dedicated 2,000-acre SSLV complex in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu

Carlsberg India revenue slips to ₹8,708.8 cr in FY26, profit rises 22%

The company's total income, including other income, declined 2.25 per cent to ₹8,814.96 crore in the financial year ended March 2026

NMDC scouts for mining assets across four continents to diversify portfolio

NMDC, which caters to India's one-fourth iron ore demand, has set a goal to earn at least 20 per cent of revenues from sale of minerals other than the key steel making raw material

Power bank triggers fire in Mumbai local train, no injury reported

No one was injured in the incident that occurred around 12.30 pm on Friday on a Badlapur-bound local train from Dadar

Air India and AI Express cancel Riyadh, Dammam flights till Nov 7

IndiGo and Akasa Air have also cancelled their services to Saudi Arabian cities amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region and attacks at airports in the Gulf country

INDIA bloc to hold 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Oct 30

The "mock Parliament" would be held at Hotel Ashok, where all opposition MPs and top leaders would be present, it is learnt

Delhi govt begins identifying ineligible old-age pension beneficiaries

The verification process was to begin earlier, but it was halted as permission for Aadhaar authentication of the beneficiaries via a third party was not allowed

Utssav CZ Gold Jewels approves 1:1 bonus issue, to double equity capital

The company has yet to announce the record date, which will determine shareholders eligible to receive the bonus shares

Centre extends Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's tenure by one year

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension of Singh, a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, beyond his scheduled tenure ending on October 31, 2026

Maharashtra FDA seizes ₹1.56 crore worth of food stock in statewide drive

The seized food products were suspected to be substandard, adulterated or incorrectly labelled

CJP seeks impartial probe into Chorabagan stampede that killed 19 in Bengal

The party organised a condolence programme and a press conference to pay tribute to the victims and express solidarity with the affected families

Delhi records best AQI for Oct 24 in 10 years excluding Covid period: Govt

According to a statement issued by the Environment Department, the AQI stood at 306 on October 24 in 2024 and 275 on the corresponding date in 2025, before declining to 191 this year

Cong never followed Constitution, ruled country as per its wishes: Nabin

Nabin, who is on a three-day visit to Jharkhand, addressed party workers and leaders at the inaugural session of the BJP's state executive committee meeting