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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said changes to LTCG tax could be considered as Budget preparations begin.

Sensex jumps 1,109 points to 73,033.78 and Nifty gains 1.60% to 22,721.95 as IT stocks rally on corporate earnings optimism, while high crude prices and inflation remain key risks.

NPCI postpones MDR implementation on select UPI merchant transactions until after Diwali, offering festive relief. The revised implementation date will be notified separately.

Sensex and Nifty opened nearly flat, with IT and realty stocks leading gains of up to 2%. Healthcare and pharmaceutical shares declined amid selling pressure. Market experts expect continued foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) are likely to absorb the outflows amid strong mutual fund inflows.

Sudha Yadav has been appointed Governor of Karnataka, Braj Mohan Ram of Odisha, Dhal Singh Bisen of Uttarakhand and Dushyant Gautam of Sikkim. The appointments will take effect from the dates the officials assume charge.

CBDT revises Form 161 for penalty waiver, requiring detailed tax disclosures, payment proof and additional tax of 100 percent or 120 percent, depending on the nature of income misreporting cases.

Trump claimed both sides supported his proposed energy ceasefire initiative but acknowledged uncertainty over reported violations by Russia and Ukraine. He said he would examine the allegations and stressed the urgent need for negotiations, citing heavy casualties in the ongoing war

Leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sanjay Singh and Tejashwi Yadav joined the campaign, alleging that democratic rights and electoral transparency were under threat.

Sharadiya Navratri began with religious fervour across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with large numbers of devotees visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra. Elaborate security arrangements and improved facilities have been put in place to ensure a smooth pilgrimage during the nine-day festival.

Navratri begins with the worship of Maa Shailaputri, who symbolises strength, purity and stability. From performing Ghatasthapana and chanting her mantra to offering traditional bhog, devotees observe various rituals to seek her blessings.

UN Human Rights Spokesperson Thameem Al-Kheetan had on Saturday urged Indian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly, and said that any curbs on peaceful protests must meet strict tests of necessity and proportionality.

The Principal Sessions Court in Kishtwar has rejected the bail applications of three accused, including two Health Department employees and a community leader, in a case involving the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, an alleged attempt to terminate her pregnancy, and her subsequent death.

Xiaomi Ultrathin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W addresses the biggest pain point carrying a power bank with its ultrasleek design. Is it a good enough reason to buy?

In a special Sunday sitting related to protests in Delhi against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, the Supreme Court today directed that there shall be no detention of any person except in accordance with the procedure established by law, particularly with respect to any assembly of peaceful and unarmed persons beyond the area where Section 163 BNSS prohibitory orders are in operation.

An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 and injured 309 as Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchanged strikes.

On Sunday, Vijay is scheduled to accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inauguration of a Chennai Metro corridor between Porur and Poonamallee.

The court imposed a condition that they must not breach the peace for one year. The leaders were detained ahead of the party's planned Jantar Mantar protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Nushrratt Bharuccha shared her first social media post after suffering an injury in Bali and being airlifted to Mumbai. The actress offered fans a glimpse of her recovery, sharing a picture of a reclining wheelchair alongside a beautiful sunset view from her room.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reiterated that normal relations with Pakistan can move forward only in an environment free from terrorism, hostility and violence. In the Lok Sabha, he outlined India's diplomatic and strategic measures following the Pulwama and Pahalgam terror attacks. Separately, MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said India is pursuing permanent membership of an expanded UN Security Council through bilateral and multilateral engagements.