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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsThe Indian rupee rose 0.1% against the dollar, marking its fourth consecutive day of gains. This rise was driven by falling oil prices and a rally in Indian stocks, which outperformed regional markets. The dollar index declined from an 18-month high due to lower Treasury yields and speculation over Federal Reserve rate hikes, supporting the rupee's strength.
ET Markets·
BusinessPhoto: Deccan HeraldCroma has launched its Festival of Dreams 2026 sale in India to celebrate Dasara. The Tata Group-owned retailer offers a flat 35% discount on select devices, cashback up to Rs 45,000 via bank and NBFC offers, and exchange bonuses up to Rs 20,000. The Apple iPhone 17 price has dropped below Rs 59,000 during this sale.
Deccan Herald·
WorldPhoto: Zee News HindiA massive explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Pachkosi, Sarnath, Varanasi, caused two houses to collapse on Thursday evening. Around six people from firecracker trader Raju Khan's family were trapped under the rubble. Police, fire brigade, and NDRF teams launched a rescue operation. Injured individuals were taken to hospitals, while rescue teams searched for survivors amid risks of secondary explosions.
Zee News Hindi··Varanasi
EntertainmentPhoto: News18 MoviesSai Ketan Rao, finalist of Bigg Boss OTT 3, emphasizes the importance of privacy for actors, stating personal matters should not be publicly explained. He discusses balancing public curiosity with personal space and prefers focusing on meaningful work over chasing visibility. Sai is currently acting in Suraag 2.0 as Inspector Shaurya Shastri, viewing the legacy crime show as an opportunity to explore new roles and ensure career longevity.
News18 Movies·
SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketFormer India chief selector MSK Prasad praised Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall to the Indian T20I squad against New Zealand, highlighting his IPL success and 72 wickets in recent editions. Prasad also expressed support for veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, who has been excluded since 2025, suggesting Shami deserves a place in the team and would welcome a match-up against Australia.
NDTV Cricket·
HealthPhoto: Hindu HealthPope Leo XIV is recovering well two days after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumor, according to Vatican doctors. Routine check-ups showed normal results and a chest X-ray indicated good lung recovery. The Pope is independently performing daily activities and undergoing physiotherapy with full physical movement range, the Vatican stated on October 15, 2026.
Hindu Health··Vatican City
ET Markets·
Photo: ET MarketsThe Indian rupee rose 0.1% against the dollar, marking its fourth consecutive day of gains. This rise was driven by falling oil prices and a rally in Indian stocks, which outperformed regional markets. The dollar index declined from an 18-month high due to lower Treasury yields and speculation over Federal Reserve rate hikes, supporting the rupee's strength.
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