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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsIndian government bonds are likely to attract investors early Thursday due to falling US Treasury yields. The Reserve Bank of India's hawkish stance on interest rates keeps the market cautious. The 6.94% 2036 bond yield is expected to stabilize after closing at 7.3999%. September's consumer inflation may exceed 6%, possibly prompting further RBI rate hikes.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsAshish Kacholia, known as the 'Big Whale' of Indian small-cap stocks, has increased his holding in SG Finserve Ltd, a stock that has risen 70% year-to-date from ₹406.55 to ₹690 on NSE. In Q1 2026, Kacholia bought 15,44,009 shares, representing 2.29% of the company's paid-up capital. Market expert Anuj Gupta attributes the rally to strong fiscal growth, loan book expansion, and robust Q1 results.
Mint Markets·
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThe Ankita Bhandari murder case resurfaced nationally after Congress leaders, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, protested with her parents at India Gate. The family demands delaying Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor until the CBI investigation concludes. Ankita, 19, a receptionist at Vanantara Resort in Rishikesh, went missing in September 2022; her body was found in a canal five days later. Resort owner Pulkit Arya, manager Saurabh Bhaskar, and assistant manager Ankit Gupta were arrested and convicted in May 2025 for her murder, linked to forced services to guests.
The Hindu··Rishikesh
TechnologyPhoto: Firstpost TechAnthropic is updating its Claude AI chatbot to offer official voting information and election results for the United States 2026 midterm elections. This update aims to help voters navigate election procedures amid increasing scrutiny over AI-generated political content and concerns about misuse of AI technology during elections.
Firstpost Tech·
PoliticsPhoto: News18 MoviesActor Imran Khan, a US citizen holding an OCI card, was asked to leave India by October 28 after participating in a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Mumbai on October 10. The controversy involves whether OCI cardholders can join political protests, as OCI status grants privileges but not citizenship or political rights. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya filed a complaint alleging violation of OCI rules.
News18 Movies··Mumbai
PoliticsPhoto: Amar EntertainmentBollywood actor Imran Khan received a notice from Mumbai Police to leave India by October 28. He had participated in a protest at August Kranti Maidan demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Mumbai Police also took him into custody during the demonstration.
Amar Entertainment··Mumbai
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Photo: ET MarketsIndian government bonds are likely to attract investors early Thursday due to falling US Treasury yields. The Reserve Bank of India's hawkish stance on interest rates keeps the market cautious. The 6.94% 2036 bond yield is expected to stabilize after closing at 7.3999%. September's consumer inflation may exceed 6%, possibly prompting further RBI rate hikes.
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