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India's Top 20 Stocks Market Cap Falls from 44% to 27% Since 2020

Despite the Sensex and Nifty 50 hitting multi-month lows in October 2026, Jefferies' Chris Wood says India's structural growth remains strong amid geopolitical challenges. The economy's resilience supports RBI's 25 bps repo rate hike and predicts the rupee's near-term bottom due to $144 billion FCNR bond inflows. Mid and small-cap stocks have outperformed large caps, causing the top 20 stocks' market cap share to drop from 44% to 27% since 2020.

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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan Herald

Four Former CMs Detained in Delhi Protests Against CEC

Four former Chief Ministers—Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar—were detained during protests in Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote rigging. Several MPs and former ministers were also detained. Protests occurred at multiple locations including Jantar Mantar and South Avenue. Mamata Banerjee and others were taken away in a prison van, sparking further outrage.

Deccan Herald··Delhi

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HealthPhoto: Hindustan Times

NPPA Orders Health Ministry to Cap Cancer Drug Profits at 30%

Karnataka Health Minister U T Khader announced that the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has directed the Union Health Ministry to submit a list of cancer medicines with their profit margins capped at 30 percent by October 14. This move aims to increase pricing transparency and protect patients from excessive drug costs, marking a significant step in addressing treatment affordability.

Hindustan Times··Bengaluru

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Yogi Adityanath Challenges Akhilesh Yadav to Contest from Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath challenged Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to contest elections from Ayodhya, inviting him to file his nomination from the same constituency for a direct face-off. Yogi emphasized Ayodhya as a sacred place of faith, not just a political battleground, and criticized Akhilesh for bowing to mafias and losing public support previously.

News18··Ayodhya

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Akhilesh Yadav Challenges Yogi Adityanath in Ayodhya Assembly Seat

Akhilesh Yadav, SP national president and former CM, challenged CM Yogi Adityanath during a rally in Ayodhya, claiming BJP is struggling to find a candidate there. He urged Yogi to contest from Ayodhya himself, calling it political advice rather than a challenge. Akhilesh criticized BJP for alleged discrimination against Ayodhya residents and called for fair treatment.

Amar Ujala··Ayodhya

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Subhash Ghai Expresses Confidence in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayan Film

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai expressed his confidence in the mega-budget film 'Ramayan' directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Speaking at an event, he said that while technology changes filmmaking methods, the true strength of any film lies in its strong story and emotions. Ghai praised director Nitesh Tiwari, stating the film is in safe hands.

News18Hi Entertainment·

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