#MintMarkets | Indian equity markets opened lower on Monday, with both key benchmarks trading in the red. The Sensex stood at 73,734.83, down 160.91 points, while the Nifty was at 23,064.90, lower by 75.60 points.

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#WATCH | Phagwara, Punjab | Latest visuals from Lovely Professional University (LPU) where heavy Police deployment has been made and students are leaving for their homes. Regular classes have been suspended here for 10 days from 28th September; mid-term examinations have also been postponed. This comes following a protest by students that turned violent.

#MintMarkets | Last call for September dividend eligibility! Buy these 3 stocks - Amount per share, record date for payout.

Check list 💵
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#MintMarkets | Why is market down today: Sensex, Nifty fall in Monday trade.

Top 3 factors behind plunge 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/why-is-market-down-today-sensex-nifty-fall-in-monday-trade-top-3-factors-behind-plunge-11790569094282.html

Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a sharp drop during early trading hours on Monday.

Check retail rates of the precious metals in top metro cities of the country. 🪙
https://www.livemint.com/money/gold-and-silver-price-today-sept-28-check-retail-rates-of-24k-22k-gold-and-999-silver-in-mumbai-delhi-other-cities-11790565059642.html

Congress workers will stage protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at every district headquarters in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, the party said in a statement.

Why is CEC Gyanesh Kumar under attack? 👇
https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/gyanesh-kumar-row-how-bjp-is-mounting-a-counter-offensive-against-opposition-s-election-commission-attack-11790568617812.html

According to Hurun list, the entry threshold for the top ten has climbed to ₹1.89 lakh crore, up from ₹1.83 lakh crore, while the top 100 bar rose to ₹33,000 crore from ₹30,190 crore.

Here's a look at the top 10 in the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 💰
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Under the Thaai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam or Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme, CM Vijay will present gold rings to 25 newborns during the event after visiting the hospital's maternity ward.

How much gold will newborns get, process to claim it 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/tamil-nadu-gold-ring-scheme-launches-today-how-much-gold-will-newborn-babies-get-process-to-claim-it-11790570511097.html

'Serial practitioner of terrorism': EAM Jaishankar sends 'loud & clear' message to Pakistan

In a unique addition to India's emerging manufacturing landscape, an 18-year-old entrepreneur from Ahmedabad has stepped into Gujarat’s massive ₹1.4 lakh crore semiconductor ecosystem.

Who is Rehan Mansuri?
https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/who-is-rehan-mansuri-the-18-year-old-entrepreneur-entering-gujarat-s-1-4-lakh-crore-semiconductor-ecosystem-11790573211152.html

Tax audit deadline September 30: Why your GST turnover may differ from your tax return 👇

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/tax-audit-deadline-september-30-why-ais-tds-and-gst-figures-may-not-match-your-itr-and-what-to-do-11790576441418.html

#WATCH | Madurai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay distributes gold rings to newborns at the Government Rajaji Hospital after inaugurating the state government's flagship 'Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' (Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme).

Ujjain: Clashes erupt over planned demolition of part of Shahi Masjid for road widening

Esha Singh bagged silver medal in the women's 25m pistol individual competition at the Asian Games 2026.

Who is Esha Singh - All you need to know 👇
https://www.livemint.com/sports/news/meet-esha-singh-world-no-1-indian-who-settles-for-asian-games-shooting-silver-after-fighting-through-five-shootoffs-11790579829148.html

The Supreme Court declined to issue an interim stay on the government's move to impose MDR on UPI transactions over ₹2,000.

Details here 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/upi-mdr-row-sc-refuses-interim-stay-on-the-levy-asks-centre-rbi-to-file-counter-affidavits-in-4-weeks-11790581991588.html

The US and China have released lists covering around $30 billion worth of goods that could see tariff reductions.

Check here 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-china-release-list-of-imported-goods-worth-30-billion-that-could-see-tariff-reductions-check-here-11790583301036.html

Two giant pandas sent by China arrived at Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing’s ‘panda diplomacy.’ 🐼

The arrival of giant pandas, named Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, at Zoo Atlanta came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping announced their transfer during his visit to Washington and meeting with US President Donald Trump.

What is China’s ‘panda diplomacy’? 🐼
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/giant-pandas-arrive-in-us-after-trump-xi-summit-what-is-china-s-panda-diplomacy-11790570338093.html

#WATCH | Xi’s gift to Trump: Giant pandas from China arrive in US by FedEx Panda Express, head to Zoo Atlanta

Shannon Burns, a senior technology executive who was fired after sleeping in a sauna during a work trip, has recently won the right to pursue £76 million (roughly ₹964 crore) in compensation.

Who is Shauna Burns? 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/who-is-shauna-burns-tech-exec-fired-for-sleeping-in-a-sauna-in-austria-now-set-to-win-76-million-in-compensation-11790579781427.html

3-Day Bank Strike Deferred: What Changed After Late-Night Talks Between Unions, IBA?

India's proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28-30 has been deferred after late-night talks between the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).

A high-level IBA-UFBU committee will now discuss declaring all Saturdays as holidays and address concerns over the PLI scheme. The development comes after banks had already faced a one-day strike earlier this month.

Here's what changed and what happens next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJH6OOOHxKg

📉Market Closing | Benchmark indices closed lower on Monday, with Sensex slipping 1,124 points to 72,771.72 and Nifty slipping 360 points to 22,780.25, amid weak market sentiment.

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