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AP CM Chandrababu Naidu will be on a 3-day foreign tour starting today. As part of this, he will visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE. He will extend an invitation to foreign investors to attend the CII Summit in Visakhapatnam in November 2025. The goal of his foreign visit is to attract significant […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84363.37, up at 411.18 points or 0.49%, and the Nifty was at 25843.15, up at 133.30 points or 0.52%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.95 against the dollar.
The Indian stock market is expected to keep a lookout on key names such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and Punjab National Bank today, as bank earnings, strong performance in domestic demand and the upcoming ‘Muhurat”’trading session fuel momentum. Analysts point to better‑than‑expected profits and positive trade cues driving selective buying.
The Delhi Fire Services received 269 calls on Diwali night, mostly minor fires from firecrackers and diyas, with no major accidents or injuries reported. On high alert, all stations and quick response teams were deployed, staff leaves canceled, and equipment checked. DFS emphasized detailed planning and public safety, handling more calls than last year’s 200.
The US and Australia signed a critical minerals deal after China’s new export controls on rare earths. Hosted by Trump, the agreement aims to boost bilateral trade, with rare earths valued at $2 billion. Trump endorsed AUKUS, confirmed submarine plans, and hinted at a potential strong trade deal with China, while downplaying Taiwan invasion risks.
The deadline for nominations for the Jubilee Hills by-election is today, with a surge in filings expected due to consecutive holidays. Officials confirmed nearly 100 nominations have already been submitted. Scrutiny will take place tomorrow, and candidates can withdraw their nominations until the 24th of this month.
US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to China, insisting on a fair trade deal. He noted that China is already paying heavily through tariffs and threatened a 155% tariff increase if no agreement is reached. Trump also stated that the US will no longer allow other countries to take advantage of it.
On Police Commemoration Day, AP CM Chandrababu Naidu today paid tribute to martyrs, honoring their courage and selfless service. In a post on ‘X’, he stated, “I salute those who sacrificed their lives for peace and justice. Their sacrifices inspire us, reminding that progress cannot happen without security.”
BJP candidate Deepak Reddy will file his nomination today for the Jubilee Hills by-polls. Goa CM Pramod Sawant, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis will attend the event, according to the TG BJP party sources. TG State BJP MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and other leaders will join Reddy’s nomination rally.
Aakash Chopra has criticized the Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) system, calling it unfair to the team batting first when overs are reduced due to rain. He argued that it is unjust for teams to plan their innings for 50 overs, only to face a revised target later. Chopra believes changes are needed in the DLS method.
The IMD forecasts continuous rainfall in Tamil Nadu until October 23 due to the Northeast Monsoon and low-pressure systems over the Comorin Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Arabian Sea. Light to heavy rains with thunderstorms are expected, with alerts for districts including The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Tirupur, Erode, Salem, Tenkasi, and southern coastal areas.
Delhi’s air quality worsened on Diwali, with 34 of 38 monitoring stations in the ‘Red Zone,’ showing ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ levels. The city’s 24-hour AQI rose to 345 from 326, with Dwarka and Wazirpur above 400. Transport and industrial emissions contributed heavily. Authorities invoked Stage II of the GRAP, expecting conditions to worsen in [&h...
The US Supreme Court will review whether regular marijuana users can legally own guns, following a lower court’s decision striking down the federal ban. The case involves Texas man Ali Danial Hemani, whose felony charge was dismissed. Arguments are expected in early 2026, testing gun rights expanded by the court’s 2022 Second Amendment ruling.
A divided US appeals court ruled Donald Trump can deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, overruling city and state objections. The 9th Circuit granted the Justice Department’s request to pause a lower court’s block. Two judges favored Trump, one dissented. A non-jury trial on the legality begins October 29 before Judge Karin Immergut.
Portugal’s parliament passed a bill banning face veils in public, mainly targeting burqas and niqabs worn by some Muslim women. Proposed by far-right party Chega, the bill imposes fines and awaits presidential approval. If signed, Portugal will join several EU nations with similar bans, citing concerns over liberty, equality, and women’s dignity.