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Sensex started at 73,484.38, down 122.37 points or 0.17 per cent. Similarly, Nifty began the trading session at 22,708.80, down 44.40 points or 0.20 per cent.

Rahul Gandhi posted Satyam Shivam Sundaram on X ahead of the November 1 Save the Vote rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. The Congress leader has invoked Lord Shiva's symbolism while alleging voter list irregularities and demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal.

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli attended American singer Krishna Das's live kirtan in Mumbai. Videos of the couple chanting and enjoying the devotional music surfaced online, with netizens reacting to Virat's seemingly disconnected expressions and trolling Anushka over her appearance.

Apple has launched the new iPad mini featuring an OLED display, A20 Pro chip, improved cameras, enhanced audio and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. The tablet starts at Rs 82,900 in India, with pre-orders beginning on October 28 and sales starting November 6.

The warning follows US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack's statement that American strikes could take place as early as this weekend. Trump initially said he was unaware of any immediate strike plan before warning of another little Epic Fury at a campaign rally in Florida.

A 27-year-old man has been detained by Udhampur Police for allegedly setting his stepmother, Sushma Devi, ablaze after pouring diesel on her at their residence in Housing Colony. She suffered 80 per cent burn injuries and later succumbed at GMC Jammu. A suspected family property dispute is being examined as investigators probe the case.

Ananya Panday shared a picture with Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna's son, Aarav Bhatia, from London. The picture, featuring the two sharing a light-hearted moment. While some netizens began shipping the duo, neither Ananya nor Aarav has confirmed any romantic relationship.

Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, sold out on Blinkit within five minutes of its 8:15 am launch in Delhi-NCR on October 23. Priced at Rs 2,99,900 for the 256GB model, the smartphone features a 7.6-inch inner display, a 5.4-inch outer display and an A20 Pro chip.

The JAAC is preparing to resume its agitation in PoJK from October 24 over unresolved demands concerning electricity tariffs, wheat flour prices, civil liberties, political representation, and alleged human rights violations. With plans for rallies, sit-ins and road blockades, the renewed mobilisation is likely to intensify pressure on Pakistan's authorities amid growing public frustration.

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Bengaluru Rural at 9:01 am on October 23, 2026, with its epicentre near Timmojanahalli village in Doddaballapur taluk. Authorities said the tremor was mild and there was no need to panic. The precise geological cause has not been confirmed.

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Ananya Panday shared a picture with Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna's son, Aarav Bhatia, from London. The picture shows the two sharing a light-hearted moment.

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The Delhi Traffic Police is planning stricter vehicle entry restrictions, diversion of non-compliant buses at city borders and a dedicated WhatsApp group for real-time coordination to tackle air pollution.

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Baqen County in Tibet, killing at least 16 people and injuring 65, including 11 seriously. More than 330 houses were damaged or destroyed. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered urgent search and rescue operations as emergency supplies reached the affected areas.

SBI has informed customers whose personal information was identified in a suspected data leak through email and WhatsApp. The bank said affected customers' account balances and funds remain safe. Of approximately 3.75 lakh records examined on the dark web, 3,897 contained personally identifiable information

The Sensex ended 125.56 points, or 0.17 per cent, lower at 73,123.83, while the Nifty declined 87.65 points, or 0.39 per cent, to close at 22,600.00.

AISA chief Neha Bora denied inciting violence over the CJP protest in the Delhi High Court, as the Centre accused her of repeated violations and opposed her claims on regime change. Bora challenged a notice demanding a Rs 10,000 bond to maintain peace, with the court reserving its order for Friday.

Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp decline on October 23, ahead of Diwali, with silver hitting a seven-month low and gold falling to a two-month low amid rising crude oil prices, inflation concerns and expectations of higher US interest rates.

The next round of talks between the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and agitating groups in Ladakh, scheduled for October 22, could not take place as the Ladakhi representatives said they had not received an invitation.

Ranveer Singh flaunted two Apple iPhone Duo devices, worth nearly Rs 6 lakh, on his Instagram Story and shared an unboxing video of the foldable smartphone in matte black. Fans speculated that one device could be for his wife, Deepika Padukone.

The BJP has identified potential constituencies in the Kashmir Valley to focus on ahead of the 2029 Assembly elections, outgoing party general secretary Ashok Koul said. Despite winning 29 seats in the Jammu region in 2024, the party failed to open its account in the Valley.

FSSAI has issued notices to Nestl India and Zydus Wellness over claims on packaging and advertisements for infant nutrition products and Complan. The regulator questioned the claim that NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 supports the normal immune system.

Messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal will have to remain linked to the SIM card used to register an account under the government's new SIM-binding rules. The compliance deadline is December 31, with the requirements expected to take effect from January 1.

Four terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, were reportedly killed in a powerful landmine blast near the Line of Control in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said Jammu and Kashmir aims to become the first Himalayan territory to adopt a Mountain Development Policy, emphasising the need to balance environmental protection, economic growth and livelihoods. He called for practical recommendations to address climate change, glacier retreat, water scarcity, landslides and the environmental impact of tourism, while promoting sustainable infrastructure, agriculture and horticulture.

The J&K Horticulture Department has established 1,103.79 hectares under high-density apple plantations across Kashmir, benefiting around 4,428 farmers, with Gala and Red Delicious strains accounting for nearly 90 per cent of the area.

On the eve of the first anniversary of the September 2025 Leh violence that left four people dead, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the withdrawal of criminal cases against 20 individuals. The move comes as the Administration seeks to promote peace and social harmony, while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge renewed the demand for constitutional safeguards, including Sixth Schedule protection, for Ladakh.

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has dismissed Khalid Hussain, a Grade-II government school teacher accused in the alleged rape and death of a minor girl in Kishtwar, invoking Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution.

Kulgam Police arrested three persons, including a woman from Anantnag, in two separate operations and recovered heroin from their possession. Police suspect the woman's involvement in a narco-terror module operating across South Kashmir and are investigating the wider drug-trafficking network.

Handwara Police, along with the 21 Rashtriya Rifles and 92 Battalion CRPF, busted a Hizbul Mujahideen terror module in north Kashmir by arresting an ex-terrorist allegedly operating as a hybrid terrorist. The accused, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, was arrested from Handwara town, with a Chinese-made pistol, two magazines, and 16 rounds of ammunition recovered from his possession.

The NIA conducted a search at the Qazigund residence of Adeel Majid Rather, an accused white-collar terrorist linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast case. Separately, security forces intensified surveillance along the Samba border following intelligence inputs about suspected Pakistani drone activity, with BSF and SOG conducting searches across several sensitive sectors.

The ruling National Conference and opposition BJP staged parallel demonstrations in Srinagar, trading accusations over governance, unfulfilled promises and statehood as police detained activists and blocked both marches from reaching their targets.

Jammu and Kashmir is set for a political showdown on September 2, with the ruling National Conference and opposition BJP announcing rival demonstrations. While the NC plans protests outside BJP offices demanding restoration of statehood and accountability from the Union government, the BJP will gherao the Civil Secretariat over the Omar Abdullah government's alleged failures.

Two female employees of AIIMS Jammu, including a doctor and a staff nurse, died under mysterious circumstances within 48 hours in Jammu and Samba districts. Police have launched a joint investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and whether there is any connection between the two cases.

Veteran Ladakhi leaders Thupstan Chhewang and Tashi Gyalson met Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and urged the administration to withdraw cases against youth linked to the September 24, 2025, Leh violence. They also sought financial assistance for affected families, early submission of the inquiry report and an early meeting with the Centre on the broader Ladakh issue.

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has expressed concern over the growing drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly among youth, and called for a comprehensive strategy combining strict enforcement with prevention, early intervention, de-addiction, rehabilitation and social reintegration.

Security has been intensified across parts of Jammu and Kashmir following a purported threat letter issued by the United Liberation Council, a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked shadow outfit, targeting Kashmiri Hindu employees. The communication allegedly names six employees and contains threats against government officials and police personnel. Security agencies are examining the threat, while Panun Kashmir has demanded a probe into the purported communication.

The Ministry of Home Affairs will hold a crucial meeting with the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance in Leh today to finalise the broad understanding reached during the May 22 talks on Ladakh's future governance framework