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Rupee ends near 1-month high amid weak dollar; closes at 87.82/$
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 24 paise higher at 87.82 against the greenback on Thursday
 "Rupee ends near 1-month high amid weak dollar; closes at 87.82/$")
M3M to invest ₹2,100 cr to build ultra-luxury homes under Jacob & Co brand
Jacob & Co. is a globally renowned luxury brand, celebrated for its high-jewellery timepieces and extraordinary craftsmanship
 "M3M to invest ₹2,100 cr to build ultra-luxury homes under Jacob & Co brand")
Google Account update adds new sign-in options and scam protection tools
Google adds recovery contacts, phone number sign-in, and scam protection in Messages, giving users better control over account recovery and security
 "Google Account update adds new sign-in options and scam protection tools")
Electric 2-wheeler maker Ultraviolette forays into Spain, Portugal markets
By entering Spain and Portugal, the company is strategically positioning itself at the heart of Europe's booming EV landscape, it said in a statement
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Still dreaming of the deep sea: India's blue economy and its blind spots
If India truly has such promise in the deep sea, why has modern fishing there never taken off?
 "Still dreaming of the deep sea: India's blue economy and its blind spots")
Fixed deposit rates in October 2025: Lock in 7-8% returns before cuts begin
FD Rates in October: The RBI's latest monetary policy minutes suggest a possible rate cut ahead, prompting experts to advise fixed deposit investors to lock in current rates before banks lower returns
 "Fixed deposit rates in October 2025: Lock in 7-8% returns before cuts begin")
Nearly 70% of Americans may be obese under new norms, study warns
Researchers warn that the findings reflect a growing global health crisis, as outdated BMI standards fail to capture hidden fat-linked risks contributing to chronic disease
 "Nearly 70% of Americans may be obese under new norms, study warns")
Stock Market Close: Sensex up 862 pts; Nifty at 25,585; RIL, bank shares lead
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, October 16, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 and SmallCap 100 settled higher by 0.46 per cent and 0.24 per cent, respectively
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex up 862 pts; Nifty at 25,585; RIL, bank shares lead")
Nifty Bank up 1%, nears all-time high; SBI, Canara, PNB log 52-week highs
Nifty Bank index hit an intra-day high of 57,458.85 on the NSE, and was just 170-odd points shy from it's all-time high level of 57,628.40 registered on July 2, 2025.
 "Nifty Bank up 1%, nears all-time high; SBI, Canara, PNB log 52-week highs")
Sonu Sood and son Eshaan invest over Rs 3.6 crore in Mumbai-Panvel realty
Land in Panvel and an Andheri West apartment show the family's growing real estate footprint in Mumbai's high-demand zones.
 "Sonu Sood and son Eshaan invest over Rs 3.6 crore in Mumbai-Panvel realty")
Vijay Sales announces festive offers on iPhone Air, MacBook Air M4 and more
Beside Apple products such as the iPhone Air, Vijay Sales has also announced offers on smartphones such as the Nothing Phone 3, OnePlus 13r and more
 "Vijay Sales announces festive offers on iPhone Air, MacBook Air M4 and more")
Indian Overseas Bank Q2 result: Profit surges 61% to record ₹1,259 cr
Indian Overseas Bank's quarterly profit jumped 61 per cent to ₹1,258.82 crore, its highest ever, driven by robust interest income, strong lending growth, and lower NPAs
 "Indian Overseas Bank Q2 result: Profit surges 61% to record ₹1,259 cr")
Graph AI raises $3 mn from Bessemer to target $8 bn drug safety market
California-based Graph AI raised $3 million in seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to scale its AI-driven pharmacovigilance platform for global drug safety and compliance
 "Graph AI raises $3 mn from Bessemer to target $8 bn drug safety market")
Our cooperation in line with India's national interest, says Russian envoy
Alipov's comments came shortly after the remarks by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, who emphasised that India's energy policies are shaped entirely by the need to protect consumer interests
 "Our cooperation in line with India's national interest, says Russian envoy")
Centre doubles welfare aid for ex-servicemen & families
The Defence Ministry doubles financial assistance under three key schemes - Penury, Education, and Marriage Grants - benefiting over 3.4 million veterans and dependents nationwide
 "Centre doubles welfare aid for ex-servicemen & families")
Sensex jumps 900pts, Nifty tops 25,600; here's why markets are rising today
The NSE Nifty50 surpassed the 25,600 mark in the intraday to hit a high of 25,559, up nearly 300 points from the previous day's close of 24,323.55
 "Sensex jumps 900pts, Nifty tops 25,600; here's why markets are rising today")
Execution delays in smart electricity meter projects to hit returns: Crisil
Crisil Ratings says slower installation of smart meters and payment delays under the RDSS scheme could reduce the internal rate of return for AMISPs by up to 150 basis points
 "Execution delays in smart electricity meter projects to hit returns: Crisil")
SC dismisses Telangana's plea against HC order on quota to Backward Classes
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the state's plea against the October 9 order of the Telangana High Court
 "SC dismisses Telangana's plea against HC order on quota to Backward Classes")
Home loan rates range 7.35-15% in Oct: Check best offers in festival season
Customers must compare offers of various lenders to get the best deal
 "Home loan rates range 7.35-15% in Oct: Check best offers in festival season")
Expect EC to rectify typographical errors, other mistakes in Bihar roll: SC
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said it will hear on November 4 the legal issues pertaining to the Bihar SIR exercise
 "Expect EC to rectify typographical errors, other mistakes in Bihar roll: SC")