October 2026
Business
PVR Inox Shares Hit 52-Week High: CLSA, Investec Targets
PVR Inox shares jumped nearly 10% to a 52-week high as CLSA and Investec cited rising footfalls, stronger films and improving multiplex demand.
Sports
Australia Set for First Test in South Africa Since Sandpapergate
Australia face South Africa in their first Test since Sandpapergate, beginning a three‑match series in Durban, aiming to prove resilience and redemption eight years later.
Business
IT Stocks Outlook: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro Targets
Indian IT stocks may see a modest Q2FY27 improvement as AI demand supports the sector. Check fresh analyst ratings and targets for TCS, Infosys and peers.
Sports
Smriti Mandhana Named India Women’s Cricket Captain After Harmanpreet Steps Down
Smriti Mandhana was appointed India’s women’s cricket captain after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down, marking a new leadership era for the team ahead of future challenges.
Sports
India Falls 1‑6 to Uruguay Despite Bright Start
India fought hard but collapsed in the second half, losing 1‑6 to Uruguay at Salt Lake Stadium, with Anirudh Thapa scoring the lone equalizer.
Sports
Messi Retires From International Football With Goal in Final Match
Lionel Messi retired from international football after Argentina’s 3‑0 win over Benin, scoring once and assisting twice in his record‑extending 208th appearance.
World
North Korea Warns U.S. Over Taiwan, Kim Pledges Support for Russia
North Korea warned the U.S. over Taiwan arms sales while Kim Jong Un pledged support for Russia, intensifying regional tensions and aligning Pyongyang with Moscow’s war effort.
World
Trump to Speak With Putin on Possible Plague Case in Russia
President Trump said he will speak with Putin about a possible pneumonic plague case in Russia, as health officials investigate the death at a Siberian institute.
World
Iran Must Cut Enrichment to End War, Says U.S. Vice‑President J.D. Vance
U.S. Vice‑President J.D. Vance said Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end the seven‑month war, as Washington negotiates amid energy shocks and political fallout.
National
Supreme Court to Examine Plea Seeking Recall of Split Verdict in CEC Appointments Case
Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its split verdict on CEC appointments law, citing concerns over Justice Sharma’s undisclosed link to the ECI.