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BusinessPhoto: MintShriram Finance, Mahindra Finance, L&T Finance, and HDB Financial Services have expressed concerns about geographically concentrated risks in drought-affected regions of western and southern India during their September-quarter earnings calls. These non-banking financial companies are becoming cautious about rural lending as the weak monsoon threatens loan repayments in these areas.
Mint·
SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsThe third round of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season starts today with all Elite Group matches. The toss for these matches is scheduled for 9 AM, and the games will begin at 9:30 AM. Fans can follow live updates of all domestic cricket matches in this tournament.
News18Hi Sports·
EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentNaga Chaitanya stars in the adventure thriller 'Vrushakarma', directed by Karthik Dandu. The film features a large cave set called Brahmagiri Cave, constructed over 50 days. Meenakshi Chaudhary plays the female lead, and Sparsh Srivastava is the antagonist. The movie is set to release in theaters on December 4, 2026.
TOI Entertainment·
SciencePhoto: The HinduTamil Nadu experienced moderate to heavy rainfall across several districts until 5:30 a.m. on October 26, 2026. The Regional Meteorological Centre reported 11.4 cm of rain in Pamban, 8 cm in Coimbatore, and 7 cm each in Nilgiris and Palani. The India Meteorological Department noted a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified and moved southwestwards, causing the heavy rains. Schools were closed in multiple districts as a precaution.
The Hindu··Tamil Nadu
BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsOn October 23, five stocks in the Nifty200 index closed below their 200-day moving averages, according to StockEdge technical scan data. Closing below the 200 DMA is viewed as a negative signal, indicating the stock price is below its long-term trend. The 200 DMA is a key technical indicator used by traders to assess stock trends.
ET Markets·
PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesRahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, announced a major rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 as part of the INDIA bloc's campaign against alleged electoral roll irregularities by the Election Commission of India. He accused authorities of removing names from voter lists and breaking laws. The INDIA bloc demands Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. BJP criticized the rally date, linking it to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots anniversary.
Hindustan Times··New Delhi
Mint·
Photo: MintShriram Finance, Mahindra Finance, L&T Finance, and HDB Financial Services have expressed concerns about geographically concentrated risks in drought-affected regions of western and southern India during their September-quarter earnings calls. These non-banking financial companies are becoming cautious about rural lending as the weak monsoon threatens loan repayments in these areas.
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