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FCNR(B) Deposits Pressure Margins of Private Banks in Q2FY27

In Q2FY27, large inflows of Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) deposits under RBI's concessional swap window pressured margins at major private banks. HDFC Bank's net interest margin (NIM) fell 10 basis points to 3.16%, while ICICI Bank's NIM dropped 18 basis points to 4.18%. HDFC Bank expects margin recovery as funds are deployed and interest rates rise, aided by a shift towards retail and MSME loans.

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PoliticsPhoto: Zee News Hindi

Army Officer’s Wife Booked for Espionage in Jammu Over China Links

An army officer’s wife in Jammu has been booked for espionage after allegedly sharing sensitive information, documents, photographs, and electronic data through encrypted channels with individuals linked to foreign intelligence agencies, reportedly connected to China. The investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of the alleged espionage activities.

Zee News Hindi··Jammu

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Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility for Tiger Shroff Attack

On October 18, 2026, Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was shot at in an attack claimed by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. An audio recording surfaced, allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, where a man identifying himself as Lawrence's younger brother Anil Pandit states that he and Harman Sandhu take responsibility for the attack. They said they tried to warn the victim but had to take strict action.

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PoliticsPhoto: Prabhat Khabar

Kolkata Police Remove Girish Park OC After Durga Puja Stampede

Following a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata that killed 19 people and injured 25 on October 17, 2026, the Girish Park police station officer-in-charge Sumit Kumar Ghosh was removed. Intelligence officer Hirak Dalpati has been appointed as the new OC. West Bengal Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari promised strict action against those responsible, regardless of their influence.

Prabhat Khabar··Kolkata

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Elon Musk Allegedly Cuts Child Support After Son's Birth

Ashley St. Clair, Elon Musk's former partner, alleges he reduced her monthly child support payments after she revealed their son Romulus in February 2025. Initially offered $100,000 monthly and a $15 million lump sum for silence, Musk reportedly cut payments to $40,000, then $20,000 after the public announcement. St. Clair has sued Musk for full custody.

Mint·

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India Aims for 100 Medals at Asian Para Games with 166 Athletes

India will send 166 athletes across 10 disciplines to the Asian Para Games held from October 18 to 24. The contingent includes Paralympic medallists, world champions, and emerging talents such as archer Sheetal Devi, badminton players Pramod Bhagat and Suhas Yathiraj, and para-table tennis player Bhavina Patel. India aims to achieve another 100-medal triumph despite a smaller team.

TOI Sports·

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