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Fairfax Faces Decision on CSB Bank Stake After IDBI Acquisition

Fairfax Financial Holdings, led by Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, is set to acquire nearly 61% of IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore. Fairfax must decide whether to merge IDBI Bank with CSB Bank, where it holds a 40% stake, or exit CSB Bank within two years as mandated by the government. The merger poses integration challenges due to different banking technology platforms but could yield business synergies given their complementary focuses.

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PoliticsPhoto: News18 World

Trump Calls Elon Musk '80% Super Genius' with a 'Little Problem'

At a rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, US President Donald Trump described Tesla CEO Elon Musk as an "80 percent super genius," joking that the remaining 20 percent is "a little problem." Trump made the remarks while campaigning for Congressman Andy Biggs, criticizing Democratic governor candidate Katie Hobbs and comparing her intelligence to Musk's. Trump praised Musk as a great guy despite the jab.

News18 World··Bullhead City

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Doctor Recalls Puneeth Rajkumar's Final Hours and ECG Findings

Five years after Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar's death, his doctor Dr Ramana Rao recalled the actor's final hours. After a 1.5-hour kickboxing workout, Puneeth visited the clinic where an ECG showed heart strain. He suffered a cardiac arrest on October 29, 2021, and despite emergency care at Vikram Hospital Bengaluru, he could not be revived. The doctor described Puneeth as like a son and called his death a deeply traumatic experience.

NDTV Movies··Bengaluru

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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan Herald

Teen Arrested for Plotting Attack on Hindu Worship Place in Illinois

Alexandros Paporakis, a 19-year-old from Palatine, Illinois, was arrested on October 11 for allegedly planning an attack targeting a Hindu place of worship in Aurora, Illinois. The arrest followed an investigation into a potential mass shooting plot. Authorities intervened before any attack could take place, highlighting concerns over targeted violence against religious sites.

Deccan Herald··Aurora

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Reliance Jio Sets October 14, 2026 Record Date for IPO Shareholder Quota

Reliance Jio has announced October 14, 2026, as the record date to identify eligible Reliance Industries shareholders for applying under the reserved shareholder quota in its IPO. The IPO plans to raise about Rs 30,213 crore through fresh equity shares. Investors must apply via the normal IPO process and choose the shareholder category to participate.

ET Markets·

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Delhi Police Defends Metro, Road, Internet Curbs During Oct 10 Protest

Delhi Police informed the Supreme Court that it implemented necessary measures to comply with court directives during the October 10 protest. These steps included maintaining law and order and enhancing security in sensitive areas by imposing restrictions on metro services, roads, and internet access.

Times of India··Delhi

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