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Sensex, Nifty Open Flat with IT Gains Amid Mixed Global Cues

On October 14, Indian equity markets opened cautiously with the Sensex down 0.08% at 72,976.88 and Nifty slightly lower at 22,715.75. IT stocks led gains, with the Nifty IT index up 1.27%, while banking, metal, and healthcare shares weakened. Broader markets fell, with midcap and smallcap indices declining. India VIX rose 3.09% to 14.56, indicating higher market volatility expectations.

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Netflix Releases Trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew

Netflix has released the first trailer for 'Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,' directed by Greta Gerwig and based on C.S. Lewis’ fantasy novel. The film stars David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, and Meryl Streep. It follows Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer as they discover magical rings that transport them to the Wood Between the Worlds and witness Narnia's creation. The movie releases in theaters on February 12, 2027, and on Netflix April 2, 2027.

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ED Probes PCA Land Deals Worth ₹78 Crore Involving Amarjeet Singh Mehta

The Enforcement Directorate has requested an FIR registration over alleged financial irregularities in land purchases by the Punjab Cricket Association totaling nearly ₹78 crore. The ED has approached Mohali Police regarding transactions involving land in Amritsar district and Bathinda. PCA bought land in Ajnala, Amritsar, for about ₹58.22 crore and another plot in Bathinda for ₹19.77 crore, as reported on October 14, 2026.

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Maharashtra ATS Raids Suspicious WhatsApp Group Locations

Maharashtra ATS conducted raids at five locations over two days investigating a suspicious international WhatsApp group suspected to include members from Pakistan and Gulf countries. The group may be linked to Hizbul Mujahideen, though no solid evidence has emerged. A teacher in Ratnagiri's Rajapur was questioned for hours and released. ATS continues probing the group's activities. Separately, a tanker collided with a BEST bus on Mumbai's Eastern Express Highway, injuring four passengers.

Amar Ujala··Mumbai

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US Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions for Immigrants

The US Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule ending automatic extensions of work permits for immigrants with pending renewal applications. This policy, effective October 14, 2026, affects asylum seekers and H-1B spouses on H-4 visas. It reverses the Biden-era 540-day extension and reinstates more frequent applicant screening, continuing a Trump administration change started in October 2025.

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Kolkata Mall Aims to Save ₹7.5 Million with Rooftop Solar

A shopping mall in Kolkata plans to save ₹7.5 million on power bills by installing rooftop solar panels. Commercial establishments are increasingly adopting rooftop solar to cut electricity costs, utilize rooftop space efficiently, and reduce reliance on grid electricity, enhancing sustainability and cost-effectiveness in their operations.

Mercom India··Kolkata

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