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GIFT Nifty Opens Tepid; Asian Markets Fall; Brent Crude Drops 1.5%

On October 19, 2026, the GIFT Nifty opened flat with a slight negative bias, futures at 23,112. Asian markets declined sharply, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 1.15% and South Korea's Kospi down 0.12%, reflecting Wall Street losses amid AI growth concerns. Brent crude fell 1.5% after the US waived sanctions on Russian oil. Gold and silver futures rose slightly. Several companies, including Bajaj Finance and Hindustan Zinc, announced Q2 results today.

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Tiger Shroff Survives Assassination Attempt in Mumbai

On October 18, Tiger Shroff narrowly escaped an assassination attempt when gunmen fired at his car outside a football club in Mumbai's Juhu area. The 36-year-old actor sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating the incident. The report also highlights 10 notable Tiger Shroff movies, including Heropanti, Student of the Year 2, and Baaghi, showcasing his career milestones.

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Government Tightens Rules on Batteries, Gas, Chemicals in Flights

The government has tightened regulations on carrying batteries, gas, and chemicals on flights. DGCA officials now have increased authority to approve foreign airlines and to stop shipments if rules are violated. Passengers traveling by air should be cautious about these hazardous items due to stricter enforcement of transport rules.

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Rohit Roy Apologizes for Calling TV a ‘Dustbin Medium’

Actor Rohit Roy, known for TV shows like Swabhimaan, admitted his choice of words was wrong after calling television a ‘dustbin medium’ in September. He clarified on Lehren Retro podcast that he respects the industry, acknowledging TV helped his career. His wife, Manasi Joshi Roy, also a TV actor, had yelled at him for the remark. Rohit urged people to understand his intent and said he never meant to insult TV professionals.

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Cancer Drugs to Become Cheaper in India from November 9

Starting November 9, 137 cancer medicines, including immunotherapy drugs for over 20 cancer types such as breast, prostate, colon, ovarian, and cervical cancer, will have reduced prices in India. This price change aims to make cancer treatment more affordable for patients across the country.

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'Jailer 2' Beats 'Dhruva Natchathiram 2' at Box Office

Last week, several films including Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' and movies starring Yami Gautam and Rajkummar Rao were released in theaters. 'Jailer 2' made history by surpassing 'Dhruva Natchathiram 2' in box office collections. The earnings of other films like 'Prahaar' and 'Nai Naveli' are also being tracked to see which is ahead.

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