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SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsIndian women's cricket team opener Shafali Verma scored a blazing half-century against Zimbabwe in the second T20 match, setting a new world record. In 2026, she achieved her ninth 50-plus score in a calendar year, breaking Smriti Mandhana's record for most fifties in women's T20 internationals. India won the series with her outstanding performance.
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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsJio Platforms is preparing for a major initial public offering (IPO) worth ₹30,213 crore, set to debut on October 21. Paras Healthcare will also launch a ₹1,450 crore IPO this week. Additionally, companies like Vaibhav Vyapaar, Ravita Engineering Services, and Shellz India, whose IPOs concluded last week, will start trading on the stock market this week, marking significant activity in the primary market.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldPresident Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that his decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports is intended to keep Russia engaged in peace negotiations over the war with Ukraine. He emphasized that his goal is to avoid actions that would push Russia away from the bargaining table during ongoing peace talks.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThe Congress party has demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the immediate suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Congress alleges that Kumar, under instructions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, has damaged public trust in the Election Commission. The ECI had ordered the annual SSR of electoral rolls in 17 states and UTs, including those with upcoming Assembly elections.
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PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesRussian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral summit next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the Ukraine conflict. The proposal comes amid warming relations between Trump and Putin and concerns from Ukraine and European allies. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed ongoing talks, while Trump has shown tentative openness to resolving the war.
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WorldPhoto: Aaj TakOn October 19, 2026, during Sharadiya Navratri, Mahashtami and Mahanavami rituals are performed together due to the timing of the lunar dates. Mahashtami honors Maa Mahagauri and Mahanavami worships Maa Siddhidatri. Kanya Puja, havan, and vrat parana hold special significance. The auspicious time for Kanya Puja is from 7:28 AM to 9:16 AM, followed by another period at 11:43 AM, allowing devotees to perform rituals on the same day.
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Photo: News18Hi SportsIndian women's cricket team opener Shafali Verma scored a blazing half-century against Zimbabwe in the second T20 match, setting a new world record. In 2026, she achieved her ninth 50-plus score in a calendar year, breaking Smriti Mandhana's record for most fifties in women's T20 internationals. India won the series with her outstanding performance.
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