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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsOn Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the Indian stock market is expected to open positively. Gift Nifty traded around 23,031, up nearly 96 points or 0.41% from the previous close of Nifty futures. This suggests a positive start for key indices like Sensex and Nifty, influenced by global cues from DJIA, S&P, NASDAQ, Kospi, Nikkei, and Taiwan.
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WorldPhoto: Amar UjalaA severe fire broke out at a scrap godown in Mumbai, Maharashtra, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries to four others. Civic officials reported the incident, highlighting the tragic accident and the ongoing rescue efforts to assist the victims affected by the blaze.
Amar Ujala··Mumbai
PoliticsPhoto: NDTVUnion Home Minister Amit Shah expressed deep sorrow after meeting families of those who died due to Punjab's drug menace. During his visit to Gurdaspur, Sangrur, and Mansa, he criticized the AAP government for failing to control the issue and urged handing over more cases to the CBI. Shah promised to eradicate drug trade in Punjab by December 31, 2029.
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TechnologyPhoto: Firstpost TechAnthropic has proposed a draft bill that would empower US courts to block the release of AI models if independent assessments find an imminent risk of causing 50 or more deaths or $1 billion in property damage. The bill establishes a formal review process, with the final decision resting with a judge instead of a federal agency.
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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesLeaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka of the Cockroach Janata Party have approached the Delhi High Court challenging the extension of their judicial custody by a special executive magistrate. Their legal team is expected to seek a hearing on this matter today, aiming to contest the custody extension decision.
Hindustan Times··Delhi
BusinessPhoto: News18 BusinessOn October 21, the Indian stock market opened higher with the Sensex gaining 528 points to 74,381.08 and the Nifty rising 0.63% to 23,032.05. IT stocks led the gains, with the Nifty IT index up 1.60%. Other sectors like PSU Banks, Oil & Gas, Cement, Auto, Metal, and Private Banks also saw positive movement. Key gainers included Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, HCL Technologies, and Reliance Industries.
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Photo: Mint MarketsOn Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the Indian stock market is expected to open positively. Gift Nifty traded around 23,031, up nearly 96 points or 0.41% from the previous close of Nifty futures. This suggests a positive start for key indices like Sensex and Nifty, influenced by global cues from DJIA, S&P, NASDAQ, Kospi, Nikkei, and Taiwan.
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