US President Donald Trump has once again warned India of "massive" tariffs if it continues to purchase Russian oil, claiming Prime Minister Modi personally assured him of a halt. Earlier, the ministry of external affairs has rejected these remarks, stating its energy policy prioritizes consumer interests and stable, secure supplies through diversified sourcing.
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A 27-year-old woman from Bengal was allegedly gang-raped and robbed at her Bengaluru residence on Tuesday night. Five individuals reportedly entered her home, sexually assaulted her, and fled with cash and mobile phones. Police have arrested three suspects and are actively searching for the remaining two. The survivor is reported to be out of danger.
Indian stock markets are set for a special Muhurat Trading session on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. This one-hour trading window marks the start of Samvat 2082, symbolizing prosperity. The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange will be closed for Diwali Laxmi Pujan on October 21 and Balipratipada on October 22.
Actor Sharad Kelkar shared his fond memories of Diwali, highlighting his indulgence in his mother's homemade samosas and dahi vadas. Despite his age, his mother continues to enthusiastically prepare these traditional sweets and snacks for him and his friends during the festive season. Kelkar embraces the celebratory feasting, planning to resume his fitness routine post-Diwali.
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas browser is a surprise boon for Google. The launch strengthens Google's argument that AI chatbots already challenge its search business. This development helps Google avoid a potential breakup of its Chrome browser. A judge recently cited AI like ChatGPT as a significant competitive threat to Google's market position.
India's Ministry of External Affairs denied knowledge of a call where PM Modi allegedly assured US President Trump of stopping Russian crude purchases. While India diversifies energy sources, driven by market economics and reduced Russian discounts, it also signals potential for increased oil imports from the US.
Kotak Mahindra Bank's consolidated net profit for Q2FY26 saw an 11% decline due to higher provisions, despite continued credit and deposit growth. CEO Ashok Vaswani remained non-committal on reports of interest in acquiring IDBI Bank, emphasizing the bank's focus on scaling through both organic and inorganic avenues. The bank evaluates opportunities based on strategic fit, management bandwidth, and financial valuations.
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Isro scientist Dr Eknath Chitnis has passed away at the age of 100. He was a foundational figure at the Indian Space Research Organisation. Dr Chitnis worked with Dr Homi Bhabha in the early days. He was instrumental in developing India's first telecommunication satellite, INSAT. This satellite advanced the nation's space communication capabilities.