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Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall on Andhra Coast with Heavy Winds

Cyclone Arnab began making landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast early on October 28, between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam near Yanam, Puducherry. Winds are expected to reach 125-135 km/h, with gusts up to 150 km/h. The cyclone caused uprooted trees and disrupted traffic near National Highway-216 in Yanam. The landfall process may continue for about four hours, according to IMD.

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BWH Hotels Consolidates 4,000+ Hotels Under WorldHotels Brand

BWH Hotels, a US-based hospitality group, announced it will consolidate over 4,000 hotels across 100 countries under the WorldHotels brand. This unification merges 18 brands and loyalty programs while allowing hotels to keep their individual names. The move aims to enhance brand visibility, simplify guest access, and expand reach, responding to research showing travelers know only part of the portfolio. BWH operates 34 hotels in India with 26 more in development.

Business Standard·

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Brokerages Highlight Stocks Including Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, L&T, Paytm

Brokerages have identified investment opportunities across sectors such as automobiles, two-wheelers, EPC, pharma, metals, NBFC, fintech, insurance, housing finance, and defence PSUs. They issued fresh calls on companies like Maruti Suzuki India, Bajaj Auto, Cipla, Larsen & Toubro, Mankind Pharma, Hindustan Copper, Paytm, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Max Financial, Tata Capital, SBI Life Insurance, AWL Agri Business, IndiaMart InterMesh, and Home First Finance. Citi and Jefferies provided detailed outlooks on Bajaj Auto, noting strong Q2 results, cost pressures, and positive demand, especially in EVs.

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Israel Election Exit Polls Indicate Setback for Netanyahu

Israel's election exit polls suggest a setback for Prime Minister Netanyahu. The final vote tally is expected within 48 hours, but official results may not be announced before Thursday. Even after the count, forming a government could take several days or weeks due to coalition negotiations.

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Petrol and Diesel Prices Stable; CNG Rates Rise in Major Indian Cities

Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged today across major Indian cities, while CNG prices have increased in Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru. Petrol prices range from ₹101.54 in Chandigarh to ₹116.15 in Hyderabad. Diesel prices are highest in Thiruvananthapuram at ₹104.40, followed by Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar. All listed petrol prices exceed ₹100, with notable city-wise variations.

Mint·

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Cyclone Arnab Approaches Andhra Coast, 1.5 Lakh Evacuated

Cyclone Arnab intensified over the west-central Bay of Bengal and accelerated towards Andhra Pradesh's coast. Nearly 150,000 people were evacuated to shelters as rescue teams prepared for impact. The cyclone is expected to cross between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam between 2 am and 4 am Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar are on alert for heavy rain and strong winds.

Hindustan Times·

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