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A 25-year-old UPSC aspirant from Andhra Pradesh was found dead in his Delhi flat. Police recovered a suicide note indicating study-related depression. No foul play was found in the preliminary investigation.
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Bajaj Finance reported a 29% year-on-year profit increase to ₹6,367 crore in Q2 FY27, with net interest income growing 24% to ₹13,335 crore. The company's assets under management reached ₹5.85 lakh crore, reflecting strong growth and improved asset quality.
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JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit details the university's response to the ongoing hunger strike, including medical care and dialogue with protesting students. The administration addresses property damage and student demands amid peaceful protests.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor Santishree D Pandit explains the administration's response to the ongoing student hunger strike, including discussions and twice-daily medical care for protesters. The strike, led by JNUSU members, has entered its 16th day amid demands for grievance redressal.
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The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education has updated exam arrangements for the 2027 Intermediate Public Examinations, including new answer booklets, biology OMR sheets, and separate question papers for elective subjects to improve exam administration.
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Board Exam Dates 2027 have been announced by several state boards including UPMSP, MPBSE, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Detailed timetables for CBSE, CISCE, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh boards are awaited. Students should visit official websites for confirmed schedules and download date sheets once available.
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St Stephen’s College terminated two assistant professors appointed during former principal John Varghese’s tenure after a committee found irregularities in the Hindi and Chemistry department appointments. The decision followed a review by the new principal and the college governing body.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the RMS CET 2026 application window on October 20. Students seeking admission to Classes 6 and 9 at Rashtriya Military Schools for 2027-28 must apply by 5 pm and pay fees by 11:50 pm. Late applications accepted with a fee until October 25.
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NIOS has reopened registration for the six-month certificate bridge course in primary teacher education from October 21 to 28. BEd-qualified primary teachers appointed between June 2018 and August 2023 must complete this course to maintain eligibility. Learn how to register and key details here.
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Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026 will be held on October 19 from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM IST. This special stock market session marks the start of the new financial year according to the Hindu calendar. Learn all about the timing and significance of this event.
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On October 19, the SENSEX fell by 876 points to 73,852.90 and the NIFTY50 dropped by 257 points to 22,888.95. Axis Bank declined 4.19% despite strong earnings. JSW Steel and other stocks gained, while pharmaceutical shares fell after new drug pricing rules.
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Jai Hind College has launched a Marketing Science Lab for undergraduate students to study consumer behaviour using real-world data. The lab focuses on evidence-based marketing research and aims to publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
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MP John Brittas has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to intervene in the ongoing hunger strike by Jawaharlal Nehru University students. The protest, now in its 16th day, demands revocation of rustication orders and withdrawal of strict university rules, as students’ health deteriorates.
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From October 1, 2026, buyers purchasing property from NRIs can file TDS using Form 141 Schedule E without a TAN. Learn the step-by-step process to report and pay TDS through the Income Tax e-Filing portal using PAN.
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The Sensex dropped 876 points and Nifty50 fell 257 points on October 19, 2026, ending a two-day winning streak. Losses in major banks and IT firms, along with rising Brent crude prices, led to broad market declines. Some stocks like Ixigo and Union Bank gained despite the overall negative trend.
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NASDAQ 100 futures rose over 1% on Monday, pointing to a positive opening for US markets. Tech stocks like Nvidia and Intel gained more than 4% in pre-market trading as bond yields cooled, easing pressure on the sector after last week's decline.
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Hindustan Zinc's Q2 FY27 net profit rose 149% to ₹6,412 crore, with revenue increasing 76% to ₹14,582 crore compared to last year. This growth reflects strong operational performance in the September quarter.
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BLS Polymers launches a ₹255 crore IPO from October 27 to 29, offering 1.70 crore fresh shares. Learn about the price band, lot size, investor categories, and how the funds will support company expansion.
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