Maharashtra CEO announces measures to enrol eligible voters, dispose of claims and objections

Apollo Hospitals, Max Health, hospital stocks jump up to 5% after 30% cap on cancer drugs. What is Jefferies saying?

Hospital stocks rose up to 5% after the government capped trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30%, potentially reducing medicine prices by 70%. Jefferies and Emkay expect manageable earnings impacts, despite near-term margin pressures. Jefferies favours Fortis, Manipal, Apollo, Max Healthcare and Medanta, citing strong demand and attractive valuations.

Nana Patekar cremated at Pune farmhouse with Full State Honours

Airtel Money to debut after London’s biggest IPO in five years

Majority owner Airtel Africa Plc and Mastercard Inc. may sell an additional 27 million shares through an overallotment option after the stock debuts in London under the ticker symbol “AMC”

Rahul Gandhi meeting with President Murmu: Security heightened at Vijay Chowk

TCS share price jumps over 5% as investors cheer Q2 growth

TCS ⁠stock rises 5.2% to ₹2,183.90 on growth in international business, climbing AI-related revenue

Asim Munir drags Pakistan into the Saudi- Houthi war under the Mecca pact without consulting the country's political leadership

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir has agreed to deploy troops to Mecca pact ally Saudi Arabia in addition to 8,000 troops already in the Kingdom without consulting the country's political leadership. The decision comes after Pakistan intially refused to get involved in the fight against Houthis a position taken by the country's parliament in a unanimous vote in 2015.

Fire breaks out at Government Civil Hospital in Gujurat's Godhra; over 200 patients evacuated safely

A fire broke out in the medicine room of the Government Civil Hospital affiliated with the Medical College in Godhra, Gujurat. The event prompted the evacuation of more than 200 patients, including pregnant women. Firefighters and police rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. There were casualties in the incident while premilinary investigations suggest a fire from a short circuit.

Fire breaks out at Government Civil Hospital in Gujurat's Godhra; over 200 patients evacuated safely

A fire broke out in the medicine room of the Government Civil Hospital affiliated with the Medical College in Godhra, Gujurat. The event prompted the evacuation of more than 200 patients, including pregnant women. Firefighters and police rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. There were casualties in the incident while premilinary investigations suggest a fire from a short circuit.

Govt withdraws tax benefit for banks on gold, silver, platinum imports

This ‌is done to ​ensure parity of taxes imposed ⁠on imports of gold ⁠and other metals through different ‌routes, Revenue Secretary says

Indian Army unearth 27 IEDs along Shangkhalok-Pilong stretch in Manipur's Kamjong district

The Indian Army defused 27 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Shangkhalok-Pilong stretch in Manipur's Kamjong district. The route is located near the remote Pilong village along the international border with Myanmar. The security operation was conducted from October 4 to 7. The IEDs were hidden in bushes along the 8-km stretch, with sniffer dogs being employed to unearth the explosives.

Global Market: BoE’s Pill says central banks must stay focused on fighting inflation

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill urges central banks to prioritise inflation control amid rising global bond yields. Divisions among UK policymakers over interest rates persist as they assess inflation risks linked to the Iran war.

Delhi dry days today & tomorrow: No alcohol on October 9-10 amid ECI protests; here's what residents need to know

Delhi Dry Days October 9–10: Delhi has declared dry days on October 9 and 10, with liquor shops ordered to remain closed amid the “prevailing” situation in the capital. The decision comes ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over allegations linked to the SIR of electoral rolls. More than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across the city, PTI reported.