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BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessAs tensions rise in West Asia, the government is better prepared with energy and fertiliser stocks to manage potential disruptions. However, rising oil prices are expected to negatively impact the currency and increase the fiscal deficit. Additionally, foreign portfolio investment is already under pressure due to these geopolitical developments.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran and its allies against interfering in Israel's parliamentary elections on October 27. He stated Israeli intelligence detected potential threats from Iran and its proxies aiming to disrupt the vote. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's military readiness to respond with both defensive and offensive actions, promising disproportionate blows to any attackers. Security is a central theme in his election campaign.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsOn Monday, 26 October 2026, the Indian stock market is expected to open negatively as Gift Nifty traded around 22,535, down 72.50 points or 0.32% from the previous close of Nifty futures. This indicates a bearish sentiment for major indices like Sensex and Nifty at the start of the trading day.
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PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed that US warnings about Russian missile strikes have been fully restored. He also reported that SpaceX's Starshield internet is now operating at high speeds after earlier throttling. Zelenskiy discussed these developments with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo. Ukraine remains firm on its military and neutrality stance amid ongoing November negotiations.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldUS President Donald Trump renewed his endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's national election, calling him an "outstanding Warrior Prime Minister." Trump praised their partnership and credited joint military operations, Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury, with severely weakening Iran's military and preventing it from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He urged Israeli voters to support Netanyahu to finish their efforts.
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SciencePhoto: MintThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several districts of Odisha and Kerala. Tamil Nadu is also experiencing torrential rains causing waterlogging, flooding, and emergency rescues. A severe cyclonic storm, originating as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, is rapidly approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast and is expected to make landfall on October 28 with winds up to 140 kmph.
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Photo: TOI BusinessAs tensions rise in West Asia, the government is better prepared with energy and fertiliser stocks to manage potential disruptions. However, rising oil prices are expected to negatively impact the currency and increase the fiscal deficit. Additionally, foreign portfolio investment is already under pressure due to these geopolitical developments.
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