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BusinessPhoto: Hindu BusinessJio Platforms allotted 7.24 crore shares at ₹1,119 each to 212 anchor investors, raising ₹8,109.85 crore. Institutional demand for the offering exceeded ₹2.5 lakh crore, over 30 times the anchor book size. This strong interest comes ahead of the IPO opening for public subscription on October 21, 2026, highlighting significant investor confidence.
Hindu Business··New Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: NDTV WorldMahmoud Khalil, a prominent Palestinian activist and foreign student, has appealed to the US Supreme Court against efforts by the Trump administration to deport him. Last year, Khalil was among several noncitizens arrested during a campaign targeting pro-Palestinian activists for detention and deportation in the United States.
NDTV World·
BusinessPhoto: NDTVIndia has 2-2.5 million active digital creators influencing $350-400 billion in annual consumer spending, potentially reaching $1 trillion by 2030. However, only 8-10% monetize effectively, with many earning under Rs 18,000 monthly. Music is central to content, but independent musicians earn little from viral songs. Platforms and creators with music libraries benefit most, while unauthorized use risks takedowns, explained by industry experts including Hoopr CEO Gaurav Dagaonkar and musician Kaustubh Patil.
NDTV··Mumbai
SportsPhoto: Amar SportsDeepthi Jeevanji won the gold medal in the 400m T20 event at the 2026 Asian Para Games, setting a new games record of 56.36 seconds. Hailing from a small village in Telangana, she overcame economic hardship and social stigma to become a world champion and Paralympic medalist. She also set a world record of 55.06 seconds at the World Para Athletics Championship in Kobe, Japan, and secured second place at the 2023 championship in New Delhi with a time of 55.82 seconds.
Amar Sports·
PoliticsPhoto: The News MinuteFather Cyprian Pinto of St Vincent Ferrer Church in Mangaluru, Karnataka, was arrested on October 17 for allegedly sexually abusing minors. Although the FIR was filed two days prior, the Mangalore Diocese officials, including Bishop Peter Paul Saladanha, were aware of the allegations since August 17. The priest faces charges under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Police arrested him from a relative's residence.
The News Minute··Mangaluru
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduCJP leaders and workers displayed the national flag and shouted slogans against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during a protest in Delhi. They were detained and placed under preventive arrest. The judicial custody of the CJP leaders has now been extended by two days following their arrest at the protest site.
The Hindu··Delhi
Hindu Business··New Delhi
Photo: Hindu BusinessJio Platforms allotted 7.24 crore shares at ₹1,119 each to 212 anchor investors, raising ₹8,109.85 crore. Institutional demand for the offering exceeded ₹2.5 lakh crore, over 30 times the anchor book size. This strong interest comes ahead of the IPO opening for public subscription on October 21, 2026, highlighting significant investor confidence.
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