India responds after China objects to renaming of places in Ladakh
India has responded after China raised objections over Centre identifying and standardising the names of 28 strategic places and geographical features in the Union Territory of Ladakh for official mapping. Reiterating that Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India, MEA said, "No amount of denial by the Chinese side can change this established fact."
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05:24 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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India has responded after China raised objections over Centre identifying and standardising the names of 28 strategic places and geographical features in the Union Territory of Ladakh for official mapping. Reiterating that Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India, MEA said, "No amount of denial by the Chinese side can change this established fact."
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Why is Saudi, world's 8th-largest military spender, struggling against Houthis?
The world's eighth-largest military spender, Saudi Arabia, is struggling against Houthis because of its huge size and geography, with holy cities and infrastructure like airports and oil facilities to defend. The kingdom is reportedly also running low on interceptor missiles. Moreover, the battle-hardened Houthis are using cheap ammunition, forcing Saudi to use up its expensive defence systems.
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05:33 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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The world's eighth-largest military spender, Saudi Arabia, is struggling against Houthis because of its huge size and geography, with holy cities and infrastructure like airports and oil facilities to defend. The kingdom is reportedly also running low on interceptor missiles. Moreover, the battle-hardened Houthis are using cheap ammunition, forcing Saudi to use up its expensive defence systems.
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Australia mark Test comeback in South Africa after 8 years with 214-run win
Australia marked their return to Test cricket in South Africa after eight years with a 214-run victory in Durban. Playing their first Test series in the country since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, Australia set South Africa a target of 421 and bowled them out for 206. Matt Renshaw scored 190 and 82, while Josh Hazlewood took 6/49 in second innings.
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05:51 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Australia marked their return to Test cricket in South Africa after eight years with a 214-run victory in Durban. Playing their first Test series in the country since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, Australia set South Africa a target of 421 and bowled them out for 206. Matt Renshaw scored 190 and 82, while Josh Hazlewood took 6/49 in second innings.
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05:51 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Gold gets cheaper again in India
Gold continued to get cheaper as its prices fell for the second day in a row on Tuesday. As per IBJA data, gold prices fell by ₹444 to close at ₹1,47,617 per 10 grams, a day after falling by nearly ₹1,400. Silver also got cheaper on Tuesday as its price fell by nearly ₹1,300 to hit ₹2,19,038 per kilogram.
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06:27 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Gold continued to get cheaper as its prices fell for the second day in a row on Tuesday. As per IBJA data, gold prices fell by ₹444 to close at ₹1,47,617 per 10 grams, a day after falling by nearly ₹1,400. Silver also got cheaper on Tuesday as its price fell by nearly ₹1,300 to hit ₹2,19,038 per kilogram.
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IMF flags 3 risks that could crash global financial markets
International Monetary Fund warned of "elevated" risks to global financial system in its latest World Economic Outlook report. It warned that a sharp correction in artificial intelligence investment boom, prolonged Middle East conflict and rising government debt could pose major risks to global economy. It said a steep drop in AI investment could cut global GDP by 1.1% by 2028.
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08:01 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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International Monetary Fund warned of "elevated" risks to global financial system in its latest World Economic Outlook report. It warned that a sharp correction in artificial intelligence investment boom, prolonged Middle East conflict and rising government debt could pose major risks to global economy. It said a steep drop in AI investment could cut global GDP by 1.1% by 2028.
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08:01 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Mamata Banerjee attacked with knife at her home
Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was allegedly attacked with a knife by a drug addict, Tannishtha Saha, at her Kolkata residence on Tuesday, TMC leader Saket Gokhale said while sharing a screenshot of an email complaint sent to police. The complainant raised concerns over the attacker being able to reach Mamata's residence despite the leader having Z-plus category security.
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09:06 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was allegedly attacked with a knife by a drug addict, Tannishtha Saha, at her Kolkata residence on Tuesday, TMC leader Saket Gokhale said while sharing a screenshot of an email complaint sent to police. The complainant raised concerns over the attacker being able to reach Mamata's residence despite the leader having Z-plus category security.
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Houthis share videos of drones dropping unguided bombs that blow up Saudi troops
Iran-backed Houthi rebels shared videos showing their drones dropping unguided bombs into Saudi Arabia-backed trenches from high above, blowing up the troops. Referring to the precision strikes, an X user wrote, "These guys make Russians and Ukrainians look like amateurs." Saudi has launched an investigation into how its air defence systems are failing to stop Houthi missiles and drones.
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09:39 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels shared videos showing their drones dropping unguided bombs into Saudi Arabia-backed trenches from high above, blowing up the troops. Referring to the precision strikes, an X user wrote, "These guys make Russians and Ukrainians look like amateurs." Saudi has launched an investigation into how its air defence systems are failing to stop Houthi missiles and drones.
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Sitharaman says she's listening to debates over effects of STT and LTCG tax
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated that she'll be "keenly hearing" debates on effects of the securities transaction tax (STT) and the long-term capital gains tax (LTCG). Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Sitharaman refused to confirm whether the government is even considering a reduction in the two taxes. "There's a lot of debate over [the taxes]...It's healthy," she added.
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09:56 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated that she'll be "keenly hearing" debates on effects of the securities transaction tax (STT) and the long-term capital gains tax (LTCG). Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Sitharaman refused to confirm whether the government is even considering a reduction in the two taxes. "There's a lot of debate over [the taxes]...It's healthy," she added.
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Trump says 'Houthis are behaving very badly', issues 'will never forget' warning
US President Donald Trump said "Houthis are behaving very badly", and accused the group of attacking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices before US elections, allegedly at Iran’s behest. He said, "I thought they learned...lesson a year ago when we bombed the HELL out of them." "I’ll be there after...Elections, and I will never forget," Trump added.
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10:39 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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US President Donald Trump said "Houthis are behaving very badly", and accused the group of attacking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices before US elections, allegedly at Iran’s behest. He said, "I thought they learned...lesson a year ago when we bombed the HELL out of them." "I’ll be there after...Elections, and I will never forget," Trump added.
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Rupee becomes Asia's top gainer after RBI intervention
The Indian rupee outperformed its Asian peers on Tuesday after the RBI announced measures to ease pressure on the currency. It rose to 95.0725 per dollar in early trade before trimming gains to settle at 95.28. RBI's steps included redirecting oil-related dollar demand to a special facility and imposing margins on hedging current account liabilities.
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05:15 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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The Indian rupee outperformed its Asian peers on Tuesday after the RBI announced measures to ease pressure on the currency. It rose to 95.0725 per dollar in early trade before trimming gains to settle at 95.28. RBI's steps included redirecting oil-related dollar demand to a special facility and imposing margins on hedging current account liabilities.
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Germany-bound plane sends hijacking alert weeks after Machchhar case, radio glitch blamed
A Greece-Germany flight triggered an emergency at Nuremberg Airport after it transmitted the '7500' hijacking code to authorities, and its pilot went silent as he couldn't be reached by radio. Two Eurofighter jets then escorted the plane till it landed safely, and the airline later blamed a radio glitch for the situation. This comes weeks after the flydubai-Smit Machchhar case.
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10:46 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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A Greece-Germany flight triggered an emergency at Nuremberg Airport after it transmitted the '7500' hijacking code to authorities, and its pilot went silent as he couldn't be reached by radio. Two Eurofighter jets then escorted the plane till it landed safely, and the airline later blamed a radio glitch for the situation. This comes weeks after the flydubai-Smit Machchhar case.
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Why did diamond prices crash 51% in 5 years?
Natural diamond prices have crashed 51% over five years, with a one-carat diamond now averaging $3,898. Industry observers believe that an excess supply and the rise in lab-grown diamonds are key reasons for the sharp slide in prices. However, in India, lab-grown diamond demand is expected to rise 20% this festive season, while natural diamond prices show signs of stabilising.
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06:55 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Natural diamond prices have crashed 51% over five years, with a one-carat diamond now averaging $3,898. Industry observers believe that an excess supply and the rise in lab-grown diamonds are key reasons for the sharp slide in prices. However, in India, lab-grown diamond demand is expected to rise 20% this festive season, while natural diamond prices show signs of stabilising.
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First photo of woman who attacked Mamata Banerjee with knife surfaces
A photo shows the woman who allegedly attacked former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee with a knife outside her Kolkata residence on Tuesday. Party spokesperson Saket Gokhale claimed the woman is a drug addict. As per local media reports, the alleged incident took place around 6 pm, when the woman ran towards Mamata, addressing her as "pishi" (aunt).
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09:11 am Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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A photo shows the woman who allegedly attacked former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee with a knife outside her Kolkata residence on Tuesday. Party spokesperson Saket Gokhale claimed the woman is a drug addict. As per local media reports, the alleged incident took place around 6 pm, when the woman ran towards Mamata, addressing her as "pishi" (aunt).
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CJP's Ashutosh Ranka sent to Tihar jail on his birthday
After Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody, CJP's Ajinkya Shinde said, "Today was Ashutosh’s birthday, and...he has been sent to jail." Das and Ranka were arrested for entering now-denotified Jantar Mantar protest site without permission. They were earlier released from detention after signing a bond barring them from breaching peace for one year.
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10:01 am Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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After Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to five days of judicial custody, CJP's Ajinkya Shinde said, "Today was Ashutosh’s birthday, and...he has been sent to jail." Das and Ranka were arrested for entering now-denotified Jantar Mantar protest site without permission. They were earlier released from detention after signing a bond barring them from breaching peace for one year.
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How does India's LTCG tax compare with major global markets?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government was open to hearing views on the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, currently 12.5% on eligible gains above ₹1.25 lakh annually. Singapore and Hong Kong do not tax gains classified as capital in nature. The US taxes long-term gains at 0-20%, while the UK's rates range from 18-24%, Moneycontrol reported.
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12:36 pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government was open to hearing views on the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, currently 12.5% on eligible gains above ₹1.25 lakh annually. Singapore and Hong Kong do not tax gains classified as capital in nature. The US taxes long-term gains at 0-20%, while the UK's rates range from 18-24%, Moneycontrol reported.
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Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence of Hindu man accused of blasphemy
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has overturned death sentence of 24-year-old Sri Lankan Hindu worker Anojan Sivarasa over a blasphemous comment about Islam & Prophet Muhammad. He wrote the now-deleted comment after derogatory remarks targeting Lord Shiva circulated online. Anojan, who travelled from Sri Lanka to Saudi Arabia for work, had apologised but his remarks were reported to Saudi authorities.
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02:37 pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has overturned death sentence of 24-year-old Sri Lankan Hindu worker Anojan Sivarasa over a blasphemous comment about Islam & Prophet Muhammad. He wrote the now-deleted comment after derogatory remarks targeting Lord Shiva circulated online. Anojan, who travelled from Sri Lanka to Saudi Arabia for work, had apologised but his remarks were reported to Saudi authorities.
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Muskan, her lover sentenced to death in Meerut blue drum murder case
A Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for murdering her husband Saurabh Rajput and sealing his dismembered body in a cement-filled blue drum in 2025. The verdict follows 126 hearings and testimony from 22 prosecution witnesses, including shopkeepers who sold materials used in the crime. Muskan and Sahil are lodged in jail in Meerut.
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04:33 pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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A Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for murdering her husband Saurabh Rajput and sealing his dismembered body in a cement-filled blue drum in 2025. The verdict follows 126 hearings and testimony from 22 prosecution witnesses, including shopkeepers who sold materials used in the crime. Muskan and Sahil are lodged in jail in Meerut.
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Salaries in India expected to rise 9.1% in 2027: Report
Salaries in India are expected to rise by 9.1% in 2027 as employers maintain stable compensation budgets while balancing growth ambitions, rising workforce costs and intensifying competition for skilled talent, a report said. Sector-wise, NBFCs are expected to lead with 10.1% hikes, followed by the energy sector at 9.9%, and real estate and infrastructure at 9.8%.
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04:55 pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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Salaries in India are expected to rise by 9.1% in 2027 as employers maintain stable compensation budgets while balancing growth ambitions, rising workforce costs and intensifying competition for skilled talent, a report said. Sector-wise, NBFCs are expected to lead with 10.1% hikes, followed by the energy sector at 9.9%, and real estate and infrastructure at 9.8%.
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Govt approves 78-day Diwali bonus worth ₹2,009 crore for railway employees
Railway employees will receive a productivity-linked bonus equivalent to 78 days’ wages ahead of Diwali, benefiting nearly 11.5 lakh staff. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the bonus on Wednesday after the Cabinet meeting. The bonus will cost the government around ₹2,009 crore, with each eligible employee set to receive a maximum of ₹17,951.
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05:03 pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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Railway employees will receive a productivity-linked bonus equivalent to 78 days’ wages ahead of Diwali, benefiting nearly 11.5 lakh staff. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the bonus on Wednesday after the Cabinet meeting. The bonus will cost the government around ₹2,009 crore, with each eligible employee set to receive a maximum of ₹17,951.
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Noida Expressway home prices jump 225% in 4 years: Report
Residential property prices along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway surged 225% between 2021 and 2025, posing an affordability challenge for buyers, according to PropEquity. Average prices rose from ₹6,600 to ₹21,500 per sq ft. Meanwhile, Gurugram emerged as India's largest market by residential launch value in 2025, with 23,809 units launched worth ₹1.38 lakh crore.
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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Residential property prices along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway surged 225% between 2021 and 2025, posing an affordability challenge for buyers, according to PropEquity. Average prices rose from ₹6,600 to ₹21,500 per sq ft. Meanwhile, Gurugram emerged as India's largest market by residential launch value in 2025, with 23,809 units launched worth ₹1.38 lakh crore.
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