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India Tightens Forex Rules, Provides Dollar Support to Oil Firms

The Indian government has taken three major steps to stabilize the rupee, including a special facility to meet the daily dollar needs of public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs). The Reserve Bank of India announced stricter foreign exchange market rules and a new foreign exchange risk reserve fund for dealers. This aims to curb excessive speculation and increase transparency amid ongoing rupee depreciation against the US dollar, which closed at 96.71 on Friday. The RBI will sell dollars to select banks for OMCs starting October 12 until further notice.

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Rajinikanth Praises Film 'Dorothy' and Cast Performances

Rajinikanth praised the film 'Dorothy' after a detailed discussion with director Karthik Subbaraj. He specifically admired the performances of actors Sananth and Rishikanth. Sananth revealed that Rajinikanth predicted he would win an award for his role. Additionally, actor Mammootty also praised 'Dorothy' and appreciated Karthik Subbaraj's work after watching the film.

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Four IPOs Including HD Fire Protect Launch This Week

Four IPOs will open for subscription starting October 12, including two mainboard issues totaling Rs 1,414 crore. HD Fire Protect's Rs 712-crore IPO opens October 13, closing October 15, with a price band of Rs 258-271 per share. Fusion CX's Rs 702-crore IPO opens October 14. On the SME platform, Vaibhav Vyapaar and Ravita Engineering Services will open their IPOs on October 13, closing October 15, 2026.

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Ancient Georgian Bread Tradition Demonstrated at Kakheti Winery

At Giuaani, a family-run winery in Kakheti, Georgia, Ms Eto Iobashvili guided the making of traditional Georgian bread using high-quality flour, fresh yeast, warm milk, and salt. The dough was baked inside a tone, a traditional clay oven, resulting in bread with a crispy edge and soft interior. This bread-making reflects Georgia's ancient culinary heritage, recognized by international studies as one of the world's oldest independent cultures.

Deccan Herald··Kakheti

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Naseeruddin Shah to Stage Salman Rushdie's Memoir After Assassination Attempt

Naseeruddin Shah will bring Salman Rushdie's memoir, 'Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,' to the stage. The memoir recounts Rushdie's harrowing experience during a knife attack on August 12, 2022, at the Chautauqua Institution in New York, where he lost vision in his right eye. The attack occurred while Rushdie spoke about protecting writers from harm.

HT Entertainment·

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Tata Motors Raises Offer to Buy Italian Truck Company

Tata Motors announced last year its plan to acquire an Italian truck manufacturing company. Due to delays in regulatory approvals, the company has now increased the deal value to 38,000 crore rupees. This revised offer reflects Tata Motors' commitment to completing the acquisition despite the regulatory hurdles.

News18 Hindi·

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