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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsForeign portfolio investors have pulled out Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equities in October so far, continuing the trend from September's Rs 35,861 crore net withdrawal. Factors such as high crude oil prices, rising US bond yields, and a stronger dollar have dampened investor sentiment. Despite some buying on October 16, selling persists in certain sectors.
ET Markets·
SciencePhoto: Economic TimesA magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Khargone district in Madhya Pradesh at 12:15 PM on Sunday, with a depth of 5 kilometers, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Earlier, a 4.1 magnitude quake was felt in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, at 4:36 AM on Saturday. On October 6, tremors were also reported across the Delhi-NCR region due to another earthquake.
Economic Times··Khargone
BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsSeveral companies have announced record dates for corporate actions between October 19 and 25. Titan Biotech will issue bonus shares, and VRL Logistics has set October 22 as the record date for its share buyback. Other firms have scheduled record dates for dividends, stock splits, and bonus shares during this period.
Mint Markets·
EntertainmentPhoto: Prabhat KhabarPrabhas's highly anticipated film 'Spirit' has postponed its release to Diwali 2027, directly clashing with Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayan 2,' directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Originally set for March 5, 2027, the new worldwide release date is October 29, 2027. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga announced the date with a poster featuring Prabhas in an intense look, sparking excitement among fans on social media.
Prabhat Khabar·
PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldPakistan has extended its ban on Indian-registered aircraft and planes owned, operated, or leased by Indian airlines until November 24, 2026. The restriction, initially imposed on April 23, 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, has been periodically extended amid strained India-Pakistan relations. The Pakistan Airports Authority announced the extension on October 17, 2026.
Hindu World·
WorldPhoto: News18 HindiIIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal addressed potential changes in the JEE Advanced exam pattern, including the possibility of allowing a third attempt similar to NEET. This follows a petition signed by over 12,000 students. He also expressed concerns about the growing dependence on coaching culture for the exam preparation.
News18 Hindi··Kanpur
ET Markets·
Photo: ET MarketsForeign portfolio investors have pulled out Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equities in October so far, continuing the trend from September's Rs 35,861 crore net withdrawal. Factors such as high crude oil prices, rising US bond yields, and a stronger dollar have dampened investor sentiment. Despite some buying on October 16, selling persists in certain sectors.
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