India has successfully tested an indigenously developed military combat parachute system (MCPS) from an altitude of 32,000 feet, marking a major leap in the country’s defence capabilities and self-reliance efforts, the Defence Ministry said

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Swiggy Instamart will deliver 1kg silver bricks and gold/silver coins in select metro cities for Dhanteras. Partnering with various brands, they offer certified coins and an expanded range of utensils. An early bird discount is available for gold coin purchases on October 18.

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India strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that New Delhi had agreed to stop purchasing oil from Russia, indicating that the claims were wrong. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it was “not aware of any such conversation” between the two leaders.

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Comedian Kapil Sharma's KAP'S CAFE in Canada has been targeted again, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility for the attack, according to multiple reports

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US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a massive triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., dubbed the “Arc de Trump,” to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence next year. Modeled on Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, the monument would stand near the Lincoln Memorial at Memorial Circle.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/what-is-arc-de-trump-key-details-on-trump-s-proposed-monument-to-celebrate-america-s-250th-anniversary-11760618366085.html

Mint Long Story | Beaches, shacks, clubs, and greenery—there’s very little to not love about Goa. Yet, after a massive boom post the pandemic, the state’s tourism sector is seeing excess supply, while its reputation is taking a beating. What went wrong, and how can it be fixed?

Read more: https://livemint.com/industry/goa-tourism-crisis-oversupply-high-prices-11760609107839.html

Stock market today: Trade setup for Nifty 50, India–US trade talks, gold prices to Reliance Q2 results; 8 stocks to buy👇

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Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 17 October 2025

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Indian stock market: 10 things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, Trump-Putin talks to Infosys Q2 results

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/indian-stock-market-10-things-that-changed-for-market-overnight-gift-nifty-trump-putin-talks-to-infosys-q2-results-11760662689591.html

#MintMarkets | RIL, Infosys, Wipro, Tata Technologies among 10 shares in focus today👀

Here’s a quick look at stocks likely to be in focus in today's trade 📈👇
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Stocks to buy for short term: From Tata Power to Marico— Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends these 3 shares👇

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📈 Market Opening:
Bulls charge in early trade!

Nifty surges 258 pts
Sensex jumps 811 pts

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Gold, silver prices hit record highs on MCX; Key levels and expert targets to watch👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/gold-price-today-rates-of-gold-silver-on-mcx-is-it-the-right-time-to-buy-gold-should-you-buy-silver-11760668416808.html

Sensex, Nifty jump almost 1% to hit 52-week highs. Why is the Indian stock market rising? 5 key factors explained👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-jumps-over-600-points-nifty-50-reclaims-25-750-why-is-the-indian-stock-market-rising-5-key-factors-explained-11760680029688.html

Harcharan Singh Bhullar, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Punjab Police, has become the centre of a huge controversy after his arrest this week by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over alleged bribery charges.



While the CBI initially arrested Bhullar on Thursday on charges of demanding a ₹8 lakh bribe from a scrap dealer, it was just the tip of the iceberg.



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Traffic in Delhi-NCR has come to a crawl over the past few days amid the pre-Diwali rush. Key market areas and routes have been witnessing bumper-to-bumper jams, leaving commuters frustrated

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Mumbai police arrested six members of an interstate cyber fraud gang in Gujarat, linked to a ₹58 crore scam. The gang impersonated law enforcement officials to intimidate victims into paying money. The main accused, Yuvraj, coordinated with fraudsters in China and Cambodia.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indias-biggest-digital-arrest-scam-worth-58-crore-mumbai-police-bust-cyber-fraud-ring-6-arrested-11760701952646.html

A senior Taliban officer claimed that Pakistan carried out strikes in a border area of Afghanistan, breaking the ceasefire. The official claimed that Pakistan bombed three locations in Paktika.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/days-after-ceasefire-ends-taliban-says-pakistani-has-broken-truce-bombed-three-locations-in-border-province-paktika-11760721351317.html

Gold prices today in your city: Check rates in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Kolkata on October 18👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/gold-prices-today-october-18-in-your-city-silver-mumbai-chennai-kolkata-bengaluru-hyderabad-delhi-dhanteras-record-high-11760426016369.html

Tata Motors demerger: Reward or a trap for beneficiary Tata Motors shareholders?

Explained👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/tata-motors-demerger-reward-or-a-trap-for-beneficiary-tata-motors-shareholders-explained-11760754942450.html