Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for more frequent meetings of the FSDC as it reviewed emerging risks to India’s financial stability amid geopolitical uncertainties, the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and a sharp rise in global bond yields.

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Stock market prediction for next week: Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking believes the technical chart of the Nifty 50 index hints at persistent selling pressure at higher levels

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Petrol and diesel prices today, October 24: Petrol and diesel prices remained steady across major cities today, with no revisions announced by oil marketing companies

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Volvo Cars will cut about 2,000 jobs in Sweden and another 500 globally, as the Swedish automaker posted a far bigger-than-expected third-quarter operating loss and doubled its cash burn year-on-year

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Investors awaiting Reliance Jio Platforms IPO allotment results, expected on October 26, 2026, can check through BSE, NSE or registrar KFin Technologies using their application number, PAN or demat details. Shares are due to be credited, and refunds processed, on October 27.

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#MintPremium | Companies are turning internships into the primary way of hiring management students, offering tuition waivers, scholarships, housing, live projects and leadership access.

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Delhi officials seized over 322 kg of ghee from stores offering steep festive discounts amid quality concerns. While lab results are awaited, consumers have been urged to check packaging and manufacturing and expiry dates before buying.

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France is bracing for new nationwide demonstrations as student unions, trade groups, and the Yellow Vest movement unite to protest soaring living costs, energy bills, and public budget cuts.

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At least 25 companies have set record dates between October 26 and 30 for corporate actions, including dividends, rights issues and resolution plan suspensions. Hexaware Technologies, Shriram Finance, RailTel and others are among the companies in focus.

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A steep sell-off pushed silver below ₹2 lakh per kg, wiping out its 2026 gains and leaving prices more than 50% below January’s record. Higher energy costs and rate-hike concerns are weighing on the metal, though analysts see potential support around ₹1,80,000– ₹1,85,000.

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Stock market prediction for next week: Sumeet Bagadia believes the near-term bias of the Indian stock market remains cautious unless the Nifty 50 index reclaims its immediate resistance zone, which is 22,750 to 22,800

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WATCH | Surya Kiran team takes over the skies of Varanasi as the city hosts 'Wings over Ganges' at the 94th Indian Air Force Day Celebrations to take place later today.

Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged across most Indian cities on 25 October. However, CNG prices have increased in several cities, adding to daily travel costs.

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FDA suspended licences or registrations at seven Mumbai food establishments after raids found unhygienic kitchens, improper food storage, unauthorised colours and other safety violations. A statewide drive also seized food and dairy products worth ₹1.56 crore over suspected adulteration.

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India is already a global pharmaceuticals hotspot and is on the cusp of breaking new ground in biotech drugs. Indian biotech companies are working on 225 new molecules, one-sixth of which are so-called first-in-class drugs — meaning a completely new drug or mechanism to treat a disease or disorder.

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WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi to witness the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi. The programme will commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force and will be held under the theme “Wings over Ganges”.