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President Donald Trump suggested on Monday, without providing evidence, that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's reelection was igged. Elections have to be indisputable and it looked very bad to me, Trump told reporters before flying to Mississippi for a rally. He added, I thought it had a very bad look, the way it was tabulated. Trump also said: It looked like another rigged election, frankly. Da Silva's comeback to win Brazil's presidential runoff Sunday is already facing its firs

Experts warn that the 30% trade-margin cap on 137 anti-cancer drugs may offer limited relief to patients as assistance programmes remain excluded from price calculations.

The benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to 7.48 per cent, its highest since October 2022, as elevated crude prices and firm US Treasury yields weighed on the market.

Mumbai recorded 3,145 luxury home sales worth 32,623 crore in H1 FY27, with Worli leading transactions as Andheri West, Versova and Tardeo also witnessed strong growth

The Road Transport Ministry on Monday notified changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, allowing flex-fuel vehicles that can run on up to E100 (nearly pure ethanol). E100 fuel allows vehicles to run on nearly pure ethanol. A senior road transport ministry official said fuel beyond E20 (20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol) and up to E100 is intended only for vehicles designed and certified to use it and will not be applicable for other vehicles. Vehicles that use E20 or normal fuel can't use E

India, the world's biggest cotton producer after China, waived the 11% customs duty on cotton imports for five months from June 1 through October 31 to boost supplies during the lean season

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 26: Paradeep Parivahan Limited (PPL), a BSE SME-listed integrated logistics and port services company (BSE: 544383; Symbol: PPARIVAH), has secured a landmark 10-year contract with the JSW Group to deploy and operate 100 electric trucks for bulk transportation between Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, and Vijayanagar, Karnataka.

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MRPL also featured among the top three most active equities on the NSE by both volume and value. As per exchange data, nearly 80 million shares, worth 1,387.19 crore, changed hands.

Vikas Satija, MD & CEO, Shriram Wealth, said that this kind of FII selling in previous cycles of market downturn could have resulted in a 40-50 per cent drawdown.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his emarkable re-election victory and said he is looking forward to working closely with him to further deepen and expand the multifaceted strategic partnership between the two countries. Lula was re-elected as President of Brazil on Sunday. Heartiest congratulations to my dear friend, President Lula, on his remarkable re-election victory. I look forward to working closely with him to further de

The total order value is nearly 90 per cent of its current market capitalisation of 1,069 crore.

SC ruled that flat buyers who relied on official records cannot be made to suffer for authorities' lapses, directing Tamil Nadu to provide an alternative site to 20 flat owners before demolition

Apple's 'Pro and tell' event this week is expected to feature a MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen and an iPad mini with an OLED display, alongside other product updates

Moderation in credit growth guidance to 15-17 per cent and higher credit cost amid volatile monsoon remains a concern, however, recent correction in valuation offers upside potential.

Tiger Shroff sells Khar West flat for 9 crore; property value rises 18.3% since 2018

However, gold was still trading near a three-month low, while silver remained below 2 lakh per kg

Harmanpreet Kaur was brutal and Deepti Sharma sublime as their twin centuries headlined India's commanding 121-run victory over minnows Zimbabwe in the second women's ODI here on Sunday. India thus took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series having won the first match by a comfortable nine-wicket margin. Having posted a formidable 328 for 6, the home team's spinners, led by left-arm orthodox bowler Vaishnavi Sharma (four wickets), bowled Zimbabwe out for a paltry 207 in 48.5 overs. A

The biosimilar to Johnson & Johnson's Stelara will be commercialised in nine additional markets, expanding Biocon's global reach in immunology

So far this year, Infosys shares remain 31 per cent lower amid a selloff in traditional IT services companies on AI-led deflation fears.

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh had halted operations on October 10 following an attack claimed by the Houthis that killed 13 people

Nifty 22,500 remains a crucial juncture, a decisive breach below this level could accelerate the decline towards 22,200 on intermediate basis, says Osho Krishan of Angel One.

Stocks Ideas: Chennai Petro is showing signs of recovery after recent volatility, with the share price sustaining above its 50-EMA, says Sachin Gupta of Choice Broking.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday, Oct 26, 2026: GIFT Nifty pointed to a negative open for the Nifty 50 index. Asian markets were trading lower in early deals

The electoral court declared Lula the winner with 51.76% of the vote to Flvio Bolsonaro's 48.24% on Sunday, after a messy election day marked by allegations of voter suppression

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The government's new SEZ rules allow customs duty refunds on goods returned after failed deliveries, but a short deadline and unresolved drawback disputes leave gaps for domestic buyers and exporters

Higher commodity prices boost power, metals and refining firms, lifting early-bird companies' combined net profit 25.5% year-on-year in Q2FY27

The oil price surge is putting pressure on fuel retailers and government finances, raising concerns over inflation and a widening fiscal deficit

Consistent publication of dispute rulings, standardised document requirements for claims and a name-based search facility could help families trace unclaimed mutual fund investments

As CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces protests over electoral roll revisions, a 20-year-old Kerala corruption case resurfaces despite an earlier vigilance clean chit

Brazil's presidential runoff pits Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro, with voters weighing economic concerns, crime and US relations amid a closely contested election

India's poverty declines, but low wages and limited regular jobs remain key challenges

The VC firm trimmed its stake in the manufacturing platform's 5,012 crore-offering but says it remains bullish on the rest

Coal stocks at 98 power plants are sufficient for just 6.3 days of operations, raising concerns over supply reliability as electricity demand surges and inventories remain low

India's rice exports have risen 13 per cent in value terms during the first half of this fiscal year, and the outlook remains strong as the country has surplus stock to meet rising global demand, according to the industry body IREF. In an interview with PTI, Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) Vice President Dev Gard said the price of Indian rice is at least 10 per cent cheaper than competitors. According to government data, India's rice exports grew 13 per cent to Rs 54,937.71 crore in the

Emergency patches have been released for the vulnerability in PHP, which powers more than 70% of websites, as governments and operators warn of risks and urge developers to update systems

Five companies, including EAAA India Alternatives, SFC Environmental Technologies, and M K Sons Fine Jewels, are set to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs) next week, seeking to raise close to Rs 2,600 crore from the primary market. BLS Polymers and Bombay Coated and Special Steels would also float their maiden public offerings during the week. Separately, several other companies, including Gujarat Victory Forging, Milestone Gears, Avaada Electro, Swara Baby Products, Integris Medtech a

For two decades since leaving Israel for Canada, Yael Natra said, she didn't consider returning to vote in her home country's elections. She felt it wasn't right to cast a ballot in a place she no longer lived. But now, after seeing the far right gain power, Natra, 61, said she believed she had no choice. Ahead of Israel's election on Tuesday - the first since the 2023 Hamas-led attacks and ensuing wars in the region - Natra spent thousands of dollars to travel nearly 6,000 miles from Toronto to

Besides, Jio Platforms' market debut, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends would also dictate investors' sentiment

That recovery clause, set out in newly issued operational guidelines, is the scheme's central bargain: the government carries early geological risk and keeps a claim on any upside

Brown-Forman, known for its iconic brands such as Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, sees a scale of opportunity in the Indian Scotch market

Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds brought cooler conditions to Delhi-NCR, with the air quality index in the moderate category on Sunday morning

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Israelis held a final large rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of what has been described as the most consequential election in the country's history. Meanwhile, the death toll rose from Friday's attack on a church in Jordan. And an Iranian military commander said his country will not allow US warships to enter the Persian Gulf as concerns grow of a return to all-out war. Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Saturday. Read our full coverage here. Thousands rally in

Italy deployed soldiers to Milan as the nation's fashion and finance capital expected fresh protests on Saturday, one week after looting and clashes with police. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced a raft of measures, including sending an additional 500 soldiers to Milan and tougher penalties for minors, who police said made up a large part of the violent protesters. While protests in France have claimed most international attention, Milan is among the many other European cities where protests are

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on Sunday during which he will witness the Air Force Day aerial display in Varanasi and inaugurate an RBI data centre and cyber security training institute in Bhubaneswar. In Varanasi, the prime minister will also inaugurate Arvind Limited's new garment manufacturing facility which marks an important step towards strengthening India's textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem and promoting industrial growth in the region, an offi

Kyiv said Starshield connections were stable in overnight tests, with speed limits raised to above 400 kmph from 161 kmph in recent days, after disruptions to drone missions and military logistics

The regulator is also finalising responsible AI guidelines, developing graded broker compliance norms and working on measures to improve capital efficiency and supervision