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WorldPhoto: Hindu WorldTaiwan shut down almost entirely on October 23, 2026, ahead of Typhoon Champi, which brought strong winds and heavy rain. Although weakening and not expected to make direct landfall, the typhoon's radius of about 320 km covered most of Taiwan, with gusts near 191 kph. The storm's impact was forecast to last nearly two days, causing hundreds of flight cancellations.
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EntertainmentPhoto: HT EntertainmentAt the IIFA 2027 event in Mumbai, Kareena Kapoor shared a warm hug with her ex-boyfriend Shahid Kapoor, sparking nostalgia among fans recalling their 'Aditya-Geet' chemistry from Jab We Met. The event saw heightened security following a recent attack on Tiger Shroff. Kareena wore a black leather skirt suit, Shahid a white suit, and other celebrities like Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, and Varun Dhawan were also present.
HT Entertainment··Mumbai
BusinessPhoto: NDTV BusinessGoldman Sachs downgraded Ola Electric shares to sell, citing concerns over the company's unclear path to sustainable free cash flow. The investment bank highlighted high interest costs and significant capital expenditure needs in Ola Electric's battery cell and electric two-wheeler businesses as key worries affecting the company's financial outlook.
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TechnologyPhoto: Hindu TechApple has started sales of its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, in China. Market analysts expect Apple to capture 44% of the foldable market value by 2026, despite holding 31% of the units. The launch serves as an early test for new CEO John Ternus, who unveiled the device shortly after assuming his role. The iPhone Duo aims to reshape the small foldable phone segment dominated by Samsung and Huawei.
Hindu Tech··Shanghai
BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsBy the end of the second subscription day, Reliance Jio's IPO was oversubscribed 5.57 times overall. The retail portion was subscribed 1.54 times, the employee reserved section 2.10 times, and the non-institutional investors' portion was subscribed 5.97 times. Experts are discussing whether investors should apply or buy shares after listing.
Mint Markets·
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaThe Maharashtra Legislative Council election features 182 candidates contesting five seats. This election tests the strength of the Mahayuti and MVA alliances. Voting updates and results for the 2026 election are closely watched as both coalitions vie for influence in the state's upper house.
Amar Ujala·
Hindu World·
Photo: Hindu WorldTaiwan shut down almost entirely on October 23, 2026, ahead of Typhoon Champi, which brought strong winds and heavy rain. Although weakening and not expected to make direct landfall, the typhoon's radius of about 320 km covered most of Taiwan, with gusts near 191 kph. The storm's impact was forecast to last nearly two days, causing hundreds of flight cancellations.
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