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Gold Steady as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Ease, Oil Raises Yields

Gold prices remained steady near $4,170 an ounce as traders reduced bets on an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike following Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech in Bangkok. The speech lowered the probability of a quarter-point rate increase from one-in-three to about 15%. Meanwhile, rising oil prices pushed Treasury yields higher, with Brent crude reaching $110 a barrel for the first time since May.

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Jio Platforms to Launch ₹30,213 Crore IPO on October 21

Jio Platforms is preparing for a major initial public offering (IPO) worth ₹30,213 crore, set to debut on October 21. Paras Healthcare will also launch a ₹1,450 crore IPO this week. Additionally, companies like Vaibhav Vyapaar, Ravita Engineering Services, and Shellz India, whose IPOs concluded last week, will start trading on the stock market this week, marking significant activity in the primary market.

ET Markets·

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Trump Says Russia Sanctions Waiver Aims to Keep Negotiations Open

President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that his decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports is intended to keep Russia engaged in peace negotiations over the war with Ukraine. He emphasized that his goal is to avoid actions that would push Russia away from the bargaining table during ongoing peace talks.

Deccan Herald·

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Congress Demands Suspension of SIR and Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Congress party has demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the immediate suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Congress alleges that Kumar, under instructions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, has damaged public trust in the Election Commission. The ECI had ordered the annual SSR of electoral rolls in 17 states and UTs, including those with upcoming Assembly elections.

The Hindu··New Delhi

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Putin Proposes Three-Way Summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral summit next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the Ukraine conflict. The proposal comes amid warming relations between Trump and Putin and concerns from Ukraine and European allies. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed ongoing talks, while Trump has shown tentative openness to resolving the war.

Economic Times·

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Ashtami and Navami Kanya Puja on October 19, 2026

On October 19, 2026, during Sharadiya Navratri, Mahashtami and Mahanavami rituals are performed together due to the timing of the lunar dates. Mahashtami honors Maa Mahagauri and Mahanavami worships Maa Siddhidatri. Kanya Puja, havan, and vrat parana hold special significance. The auspicious time for Kanya Puja is from 7:28 AM to 9:16 AM, followed by another period at 11:43 AM, allowing devotees to perform rituals on the same day.

Aaj Tak·

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