Nifty likely to reach 25,000 level by December amid geopolitical tensions

IANS | October 19, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Indian market benchmark Nifty 50 is likely to touch 25,000 in December 2026 down from the previous 26,000 target, a report said on Monday, adding that reduction in long-term capital gains (LTCG) alone cannot trigger sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows.

Very close to finalising trade deal with India, says Marco Rubio

IANS | October 19, 2026 11:43 AM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The United States is very close to finalising a trade deal with India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, linking energy waivers and sanctions policy to broader trade considerations ahead of his visit to the country on Tuesday.

Punjab FC look to build on winning start as Mumbai City seek ISL response

IANS | October 19, 2026 11:25 AM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Punjab FC will look to maintain their early momentum when they host Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday, while the Islanders will be eager to register their first points of the MG Indian Super League 2026-27 season after suffering an opening-day setback.

Tiger Shroff attack: CM Fadnavis vows action, says Mumbai Police will dismantle gangs operating from abroad

IANS | October 19, 2026 11:19 AM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday issued a stern warning to criminal syndicates following the shocking attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Dismissing the perpetrators as cowards hiding behind remote communication networks, the Chief Minister asserted that the Mumbai Police will completely dismantle the international tentacles of these criminal gangs.