Bihar, where alcohol is banned, struggling with a major drug problem
Bihar, where alcohol has been banned since 2016, is dealing with a major drug problem, the Indian Express reported. As compared to 2019, when 697 cases under NDPS Act were registered, a staggering 1,905 cases were filed in the first five months of 2026 alone. In the first five months of 2026, 9.29 lakh 'tablets' were seized.
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Bihar, where alcohol has been banned since 2016, is dealing with a major drug problem, the Indian Express reported. As compared to 2019, when 697 cases under NDPS Act were registered, a staggering 1,905 cases were filed in the first five months of 2026 alone. In the first five months of 2026, 9.29 lakh 'tablets' were seized.
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Why did doctors wait 2 days to remove the bullet from Tiger Shroff firing victim's body?
Umesh Chauhan, a vlogger shot during Tiger Shroff firing incident, underwent surgery at KEM Hospital on Wednesday to remove a 1.5 cm bullet lodged in his body. Dr Uday Jadhav, head of KEM Hospital's cardiac surgery department, said the priority after a gunshot injury is to stabilise the patient and assess internal damage before deciding whether emergency surgery is necessary.
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12:23 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Umesh Chauhan, a vlogger shot during Tiger Shroff firing incident, underwent surgery at KEM Hospital on Wednesday to remove a 1.5 cm bullet lodged in his body. Dr Uday Jadhav, head of KEM Hospital's cardiac surgery department, said the priority after a gunshot injury is to stabilise the patient and assess internal damage before deciding whether emergency surgery is necessary.
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12:23 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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EA to cut 400 jobs, shut down studio behind 'Mass Effect' after 30 years
Electronic Arts (EA) is shutting down BioWare, the studio behind games such as 'Baldur's Gate', 'Dragon Age' and 'Mass Effect', after more than 30 years. According to Bloomberg, the closure is part of a restructuring involving 400 job cuts, including roughly 50 at BioWare. The studio also announced that development on the next 'Mass Effect' game is ending.
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12:41 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Electronic Arts (EA) is shutting down BioWare, the studio behind games such as 'Baldur's Gate', 'Dragon Age' and 'Mass Effect', after more than 30 years. According to Bloomberg, the closure is part of a restructuring involving 400 job cuts, including roughly 50 at BioWare. The studio also announced that development on the next 'Mass Effect' game is ending.
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12:41 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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EC announces bypoll for Madhya Pradesh's RS seat vacated by L Murugan
The EC on Thursday announced the schedule for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh. Polling will be held on November 12 from 9 am to 4 pm, with counting scheduled for the same day. The by-election was announced after BJP leader L Murugan resigned as Minister of State for I&B and Parliamentary Affairs and as Rajya Sabha MP.
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12:53 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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The EC on Thursday announced the schedule for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh. Polling will be held on November 12 from 9 am to 4 pm, with counting scheduled for the same day. The by-election was announced after BJP leader L Murugan resigned as Minister of State for I&B and Parliamentary Affairs and as Rajya Sabha MP.
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12:53 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Gold, silver prices fall further on MCX
Gold and silver futures extended their losses on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Thursday. Gold futures with December expiry dipped by over ₹2,000 per 10 grams to an intraday low of ₹1,43,930, while December silver futures fell by over ₹6,000 per kg to ₹2,02,443. Both precious metals also fell in international markets.
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01:14 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Gold and silver futures extended their losses on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Thursday. Gold futures with December expiry dipped by over ₹2,000 per 10 grams to an intraday low of ₹1,43,930, while December silver futures fell by over ₹6,000 per kg to ₹2,02,443. Both precious metals also fell in international markets.
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01:14 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Jio IPO's retail portion fully subscribed on Day 2
Jio Platforms' retail category was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding for billionaire Mukesh Ambani's $3.2 billion IPO, while the overall issue was subscribed 3.64 times. The IPO values the company at up to $108.3 billion, with trading scheduled to begin October 28. Notably, qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) led demand, subscribing to 9.42 times their reserved quota.
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01:27 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Jio Platforms' retail category was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding for billionaire Mukesh Ambani's $3.2 billion IPO, while the overall issue was subscribed 3.64 times. The IPO values the company at up to $108.3 billion, with trading scheduled to begin October 28. Notably, qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) led demand, subscribing to 9.42 times their reserved quota.
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Jamia Millia Islamia cancels its Foundation Day event amid protest over students' union
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has cancelled its 106th Foundation Day celebrations. The event, titled 'Talimi Mela', was scheduled to be held on the university campus in New Delhi from October 29 to November 1 to showcase its cultural and educational heritage. The decision comes amid ongoing protests on campus over the demand for the restoration of the students' union.
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01:42 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has cancelled its 106th Foundation Day celebrations. The event, titled 'Talimi Mela', was scheduled to be held on the university campus in New Delhi from October 29 to November 1 to showcase its cultural and educational heritage. The decision comes amid ongoing protests on campus over the demand for the restoration of the students' union.
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Which South African players have taken most Test wickets at home?
South African pacer Kagiso Rabada became the fourth player from his country to reach 200 Test wickets on home soil during the second Test against Australia. Former pacer Dale Steyn tops the list with 261 wickets, followed by South Africa legend Makhaya Ntini with 249. Former all-rounder Shaun Pollock is third on the list with 235 wickets.
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02:14 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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South African pacer Kagiso Rabada became the fourth player from his country to reach 200 Test wickets on home soil during the second Test against Australia. Former pacer Dale Steyn tops the list with 261 wickets, followed by South Africa legend Makhaya Ntini with 249. Former all-rounder Shaun Pollock is third on the list with 235 wickets.
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Oil prices hit $112 per barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Brent crude oil prices rose 3.23% to around $112.27 per barrel on Thursday after fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia sparked fuel supply concerns. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also climbed towards $99. At least three people were killed in strikes on an Aramco oil field and an airport in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.
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02:29 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Brent crude oil prices rose 3.23% to around $112.27 per barrel on Thursday after fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia sparked fuel supply concerns. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also climbed towards $99. At least three people were killed in strikes on an Aramco oil field and an airport in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.
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Investigative report hints at link between protests in India & France
A Fox News Digital investigation has claimed that 101 organisations are fuelling protests across several nations, including France and India. The probe says a France-based organisation of students and researchers named Indian Alliance Paris (IAP) is connecting French and Indian protests' messaging. In one social media post, IAP wrote, "To Gen Z: In France. In India. Bravo for today."
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02:39 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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A Fox News Digital investigation has claimed that 101 organisations are fuelling protests across several nations, including France and India. The probe says a France-based organisation of students and researchers named Indian Alliance Paris (IAP) is connecting French and Indian protests' messaging. In one social media post, IAP wrote, "To Gen Z: In France. In India. Bravo for today."
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Had political messaging: Bikaner House after Priyanka Gandhi's son's photographs taken down
Reacting to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra alleging that he was made to take down photographs, Bikaner House said the exhibitions at the venue focus on wildlife and culture. It pointed out that Raihan Vadra's photographs did not fall into either category. Bikaner House said that photographs were asked to be taken down as they carried political messaging
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02:35 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Reacting to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra alleging that he was made to take down photographs, Bikaner House said the exhibitions at the venue focus on wildlife and culture. It pointed out that Raihan Vadra's photographs did not fall into either category. Bikaner House said that photographs were asked to be taken down as they carried political messaging
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22% of Indian college students have started businesses, 43% aspire to: Survey
More than one in five Indian college students (22%) has already started a business, nearly matching global average of 23%, according to GUESSS India 2025 National Survey Report released by IIT Mandi. The survey, which covered 25,783 students from over 1,200 higher education institutions, found that 43% of Indian students aspire to start a business, the same as global average.
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03:00 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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More than one in five Indian college students (22%) has already started a business, nearly matching global average of 23%, according to GUESSS India 2025 National Survey Report released by IIT Mandi. The survey, which covered 25,783 students from over 1,200 higher education institutions, found that 43% of Indian students aspire to start a business, the same as global average.
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Zelenskyy says he's open to freezing front lines as path towards ceasefire with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said freezing current front lines with Russia is a practical way to end the war. "We call it ceasefire or 'stop killing' like President Trump called it. Freeze and stop...And, of course, this is the...minimum...of what we need from Russia today," Zelenskyy stated. He stressed that security guarantees would be essential in any subsequent negotiations.
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02:48 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said freezing current front lines with Russia is a practical way to end the war. "We call it ceasefire or 'stop killing' like President Trump called it. Freeze and stop...And, of course, this is the...minimum...of what we need from Russia today," Zelenskyy stated. He stressed that security guarantees would be essential in any subsequent negotiations.
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Police deny permission for Diljit Dosanjh's October 30 concert in Delhi
Delhi Police denied permission for Diljit Dosanjh’s concert, scheduled for October 30 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, citing security concerns. A letter sent to ticketing platform BookMyShow by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, South District, cited "specific threat-related inputs" and the police’s security and law-and-order commitments during the ongoing festive season.
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03:14 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Delhi Police denied permission for Diljit Dosanjh’s concert, scheduled for October 30 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, citing security concerns. A letter sent to ticketing platform BookMyShow by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, South District, cited "specific threat-related inputs" and the police’s security and law-and-order commitments during the ongoing festive season.
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Flipkart sees 3 more exits, taking total exits to 14 in a yr: Report
Three senior executives are set to leave Flipkart, taking the total number of senior-level exits at the Walmart-owned e-commerce company to at least 14 over the past year, Moneycontrol reported. The latest departures include Kanchan Mishra, VP of Smartphones; Amit Sachan, VP of Product and Tech; and Kamal Chopra, VP of Corporate Tax. The executives are leaving for personal reasons.
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03:14 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Three senior executives are set to leave Flipkart, taking the total number of senior-level exits at the Walmart-owned e-commerce company to at least 14 over the past year, Moneycontrol reported. The latest departures include Kanchan Mishra, VP of Smartphones; Amit Sachan, VP of Product and Tech; and Kamal Chopra, VP of Corporate Tax. The executives are leaving for personal reasons.
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US & India share same concerns on terrorism: Rubio on US-Pak ties
Responding to a question on how US would reassure India that its ties with Pakistan wouldn't weaken India's efforts to fight terrorism, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said US and India share "same concerns" about terrorism. Rubio said that the US had also suffered from terrorist attacks and remained committed to tackling the threat worldwide.
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03:29 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Responding to a question on how US would reassure India that its ties with Pakistan wouldn't weaken India's efforts to fight terrorism, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said US and India share "same concerns" about terrorism. Rubio said that the US had also suffered from terrorist attacks and remained committed to tackling the threat worldwide.
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PM Modi is a beacon of hope, proud I can call him a friend: Poland PM Tusk
Polish PM Donald Tusk, who's visiting India, called PM Narendra Modi a “beacon of hope” amid global uncertainty. “We value the global role you play....I am truly proud that I can call you my friend,” Tusk said. He added that India and Poland have no conflicts of interest or historical issues and are building friendship on trust and shared values.
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03:29 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Polish PM Donald Tusk, who's visiting India, called PM Narendra Modi a “beacon of hope” amid global uncertainty. “We value the global role you play....I am truly proud that I can call you my friend,” Tusk said. He added that India and Poland have no conflicts of interest or historical issues and are building friendship on trust and shared values.
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How did stocks, gold & cryptocurrencies perform over five years?
Bitcoin outperformed gold and India's Nifty 50 over the five years to October 2026, delivering a 183% gain. Gold prices rose 131% during the period, climbing from around $1,796 to $4,142 an ounce. The Nifty 50 recorded a comparatively modest 26% rise, increasing from approximately 18,115 in October 2021 to 22,624 in October 2026.
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Bitcoin outperformed gold and India's Nifty 50 over the five years to October 2026, delivering a 183% gain. Gold prices rose 131% during the period, climbing from around $1,796 to $4,142 an ounce. The Nifty 50 recorded a comparatively modest 26% rise, increasing from approximately 18,115 in October 2021 to 22,624 in October 2026.
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What's Pakistan's new Badr pact with Türkiye, Qatar & Indonesia?
Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar and Indonesia have signed Badr deal to strengthen military capabilities and cooperation in defence manufacturing, training and research. The pact, named after the Battle of Badr, aims to combine the expertise of four countries to promote collaboration in defence manufacturing and development of modern defence technologies. 'Badr' means 'full moon', a joint statement said.
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03:41 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar and Indonesia have signed Badr deal to strengthen military capabilities and cooperation in defence manufacturing, training and research. The pact, named after the Battle of Badr, aims to combine the expertise of four countries to promote collaboration in defence manufacturing and development of modern defence technologies. 'Badr' means 'full moon', a joint statement said.
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Former trillionaire Elon Musk may gain $110 billion if Tesla merges with SpaceX
Elon Musk, who became a trillionaire earlier this year before losing some gains, could see his wealth rise by $110 billion if Tesla and SpaceX merge, Bloomberg reported. The deal could accelerate the vesting of his 286 million Tesla shares, otherwise locked until 2028. It could also unlock billions more from his 2025 pay package without Tesla meeting certain milestones.
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03:48 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026
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Elon Musk, who became a trillionaire earlier this year before losing some gains, could see his wealth rise by $110 billion if Tesla and SpaceX merge, Bloomberg reported. The deal could accelerate the vesting of his 286 million Tesla shares, otherwise locked until 2028. It could also unlock billions more from his 2025 pay package without Tesla meeting certain milestones.
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