European shares fell after three sessions of gains as rising oil prices and global bond yields weighed on sentiment, while concerns over France’s fiscal position added to pressure on markets.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed a petition seeking entry for a Bangladeshi woman married to an Indian citizen. The court stated that her entry was rightfully refused by immigration authorities due to fraudulent documents. Immigration officials reported that the woman obtained an Indian voter card and PAN card fraudulently. Her last visa was valid until September 2026, but she was denied entry in August.
The Cockroach Janta Party and various student organisations are planning protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They aim to mobilise support and sustain pressure to overhaul the electoral system. Protesters demand Kumar's resignation, an independent inquiry, and the halting of upcoming elections. Student leaders express solidarity with the opposition INDIA bloc in their activism efforts. The planned protest on October 10 seeks widespread participation across the country.
Congress leaders are responding to an FIR filed by Delhi Police against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The FIR is related to their participation in a protest against the Election Commission. Party leaders KC Venugopal and Kapil Sibal emphasize their commitment to fighting for democracy despite these actions. Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda insists that the party will not be intimidated by these legal actions.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is planning a two-day visit to Delhi starting Wednesday afternoon. He will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and various Union Ministers to discuss critical state projects. During these meetings, Naidu aims to seek financial assistance for drought relief efforts caused by El Nino. He is also expected to discuss the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail project and river-linking initiatives.
RBI’s first repo rate hike in nearly four years highlights why interest rates matter for stock valuations, echoing Warren Buffett’s long-held view that higher rates can weigh on asset prices.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s visits to Premanand Maharaj’s Vrindavan ashram have come under renewed attention following the death of his disciple Rasik Dulari. An allegation that Rs 5 crore was allegedly spent to facilitate Kohli’s first visit has been rejected by the cricketer’s team, which said his visits were motivated by personal faith and reverence for the spiritual leader.
Ten private schools in Ahmedabad were targeted with bomb threat emails claiming connections to Khalistan National Army. The sender warned of potential bomb blasts at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Police and bomb detection teams conducted thorough security checks at the schools after the threats were reported.
HD Fire Protect has fixed the price band for its Rs 712.31 crore IPO at Rs 258-271 per share. The issue will open on October 13 and close on October 15, 2026. Entirely an offer for sale, the IPO will see promoters sell 2.63 crore shares, with the company receiving no proceeds from the issue.
