At least 19 people have reportedly died in a stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal. The incident happened on Saptami evening. Heavy rain and growing crowds were reported before the tragedy.

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Stock market outlook: Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking believes the Indian stock market bias has improved and buying at lower levels is visible


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Nifty 50 and Sensex posted their strongest weekly gains in six months, supported by IT stocks and better-than-expected earnings. Motilal Oswal’s Chandan Taparia recommended Mphasis, HAL and Indian Hotels, with Nifty support at 23,000 and resistance near 23,250–23,350.

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CRPF is considering restoring lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to ease promotion delays and attract Agniveers leaving the Army. The proposal would add two promotion steps before Head Constable.

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Massive student-led protests have erupted across France, with demonstrations turning violent in Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon and Marseille. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets on October 17, 2026, demanding action over teacher shortages, poor school infrastructure, rising living costs and government spending.

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WATCH | CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says the group will not back down despite the recent arrests and detentions, alleging attempts to intimidate its members. He says the group will restrategise its next steps once Saurav and Ashu return and hopes they will be released today.

India’s food regulator has issued notices to Nestle India Ltd. and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. for allegedly making misleading claims regarding nutrition supplements, extending its nationwide safety crackdown.

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Stock market prediction for Monday, 19 October, 2026: Gift Nifty was trading around the 23,174.5 level, up nearly 80 points or 0.35% from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a positive for the Indian stock market indices.

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➡️ ‘Rarest of rare’ bets on Reliance counter before Jio Platforms IPO
➡️ India weaves ₹25,000-cr skilling push for textiles
➡️Convenience stores struggle for relevance

#WATCH | Mumbai | Visuals from inside the residence of Tiger Shroff as Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde arrived to visit him following an incident of firing at his car, injuring his driver.

The actor is safe and has not sustained any gunshot injuries, as per Mumbai Police

Anti-cancer drugs are set to become cheaper in India from November 9. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said in a statement that as many as 137 cancer drugs have been included in the Trade Margin Rationalisation (TMR), in a bid to make treatment more affordable.

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N Chandrasekaran’s third term as Tata Sons chairman faces questions over the company’s appointment rules. The dispute centres on its Articles of Association (AoA), particularly Article 118. These articles govern how the company selects its chairman and grants executive powers.

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A hattrick of gains? Watch The Week Ahead in Indian equities (October 19-23)

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📈 Market Closing | Indian stock markets ended Monday’s session on a weak note, with the Sensex and Nifty closing sharply lower amid sustained selling pressure, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and market volatility.

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IDBI Bank shares remain near their 2006 level despite a privatisation-driven rally. Fairfax Financial has agreed to buy a 60.72% stake for about ₹53,000 cr, subject to regulatory nod. Analysts cite potential long-term benefits but warn of volatility, valuation risks and need for stronger earnings.

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Rajasthan Police arrested three suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case aboard the Pune–Jaipur Express in Kota following inputs from Mumbai Police. The accused, including two adults and a minor, were allegedly trying to flee to Nepal via Delhi.

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Jio Platforms’ IPO will open October 21, with a price band of ₹1,065– ₹1,119 per share. The fresh issue could raise about ₹30,213 crore, making it India’s largest IPO. The offering has reportedly drawn strong interest from global and domestic institutional investors.


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Delhi Police’s ₹15.7-crore tender for 338 surveillance cameras with facial recognition technology has drawn scrutiny over privacy safeguards, data retention and alleged procurement flaws. The concerns come amid CJP protests, though no evidence links the tender directly to the demonstrations.

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WATCH | Will Jio IPO's huge scale help shareholders get better returns?

The India-New Zealand FTA takes effect on 20 October, eliminating tariffs on all Indian exports to New Zealand. The move is expected to boost sectors including textiles, leather, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, improve exporters’ competitiveness and deepen bilateral trade ties.

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Jio Platforms allotted shares worth ₹8,110 crore to 212 anchor investors at ₹1,119 per share ahead of its October 21 IPO. LIC received the largest allocation. The company aims to raise about ₹30,213 crore, valuing it at approximately $108 billion at the top of its price band.


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