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SEBI Allows Equity Funds 35% Residual Non-Equity Investments

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has permitted equity funds, including large-cap active funds, to invest up to 35% of their residual portfolio in non-equity assets. Large-cap funds must still invest at least 80% in large-cap stocks, but can allocate the remaining portion to mid-cap, small-cap, or non-equity investments. This regulation impacts the composition and risk profile of core portfolios.

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Bullion Rates Face Pressure Amid Rising Oil Prices and Fed Decision

Gold and silver prices are expected to face challenges this week due to rising crude oil prices, which have renewed inflation worries. Analysts say the US Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision will be crucial in determining whether bullion rates stabilize or continue to decline amid these inflation concerns.

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Trump says 'decision time' on Iran: deal or finish them off

US President Donald Trump stated it is "decision time" regarding Iran, weighing whether to strike a deal or resume attacks amid rising Iranian and Houthi threats. He emphasized US control of the Hormuz Strait and said higher gas prices are a small price to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump confirmed US surveillance of Iran's nuclear sites and readiness to respond to any suspicious activity.

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Oil Prices Fall from Six-Month Highs Amid Saudi Supply Concerns

Oil prices dropped on Monday after reaching near six-month highs last week due to ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia. US crude futures fell 1.55% to $101.67 per barrel, while Brent crude dropped 1.34% to $115.16. Attacks by Houthis on Saudi oil facilities and airports continue, with Saudi Arabia intercepting missiles and drones. Partial airport operations have resumed despite ongoing threats.

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Protesting Students Win Majority in Serbia, Defeating Putin-Backed President

Alexander Vucic, Serbia's long-time powerful leader supported by Russian President Vladimir Putin, conceded defeat in the recent elections amid ongoing protests against his government. The student-led movement opposing Vucic's right-wing Serbian Progressive Party won a majority in the 250-seat parliament, marking a major political shift in the Balkans. Vucic ruled with near-complete control for 14 years but faced accusations of corruption and undermining democracy. Voter turnout was high amid tensions, with students gaining significant support.

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Physicist Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Nobel Laureate, Dies at 93

Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, the French physicist who pioneered techniques to cool atoms near absolute zero using laser light, died on October 22 at age 93. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1997 for his work that revolutionized atomic manipulation and quantum studies. Cohen-Tannoudji also acknowledged contributions from an Indian physicist who passed away decades earlier, highlighting his ties to Indian physics.

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