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PoliticsPhoto: MintThe Centre has started preparations for the Union Budget for fiscal year 2028 (FY28). It has asked ministries and departments to identify new schemes and spending proposals early. They must apply for budget codes to include these proposals in their expenditure plans, ensuring timely incorporation into the FY28 budget.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsIndian equities opened higher on October 13, but global uncertainty, high inflation, and crude oil prices affected market sentiment. The Nifty index is trading broadly between 22,180 and 22,650. A decisive move above or below this range is expected to indicate the index's next direction, influencing whether bulls or bears will dominate.
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EntertainmentPhoto: Amar EntertainmentThe singing reality show 'Indian Idol Legends Return' is set to premiere soon, featuring the winner of the first season, Abhijeet Sawant, and the runner-up, Amit Sana. The show brings back these stars 20 years after their initial success, with judges including Himesh Reshammiya sharing their thoughts on the return.
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EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentBigg Boss 20 featured two wild card entries, Nakul Dhull and Manish Goyal, during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode. Following their entry, social media buzzed with speculation about Jatin Pratap Singh joining as the third wild card. The social media influencer dropped hints about his entry on Instagram, intensifying the discussions among fans.
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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesThe family of late singer Zubeen Garg protested against the Gauhati High Court's decision to grant bail to Amritprava Mahanta, a bandmate and one of seven accused in Garg's alleged murder. Garg died mysteriously while swimming in Singapore on September 19 last year. His wife, Garrima Saikia Garg, expressed concern that the bail could weaken the case, despite assurances of a leak-proof chargesheet and promises of justice from the chief minister.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduRahul Gandhi's plea was not listed for hearing on October 13 due to routine clerical defects. According to Supreme Court Rules, when a petition has defects, the petitioner is usually given a time frame, such as 28 days or standard registry timelines, to rectify the issues depending on the filing chapter.
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Photo: MintThe Centre has started preparations for the Union Budget for fiscal year 2028 (FY28). It has asked ministries and departments to identify new schemes and spending proposals early. They must apply for budget codes to include these proposals in their expenditure plans, ensuring timely incorporation into the FY28 budget.
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