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Nestlé India shares drop 3% amid senior management reshuffle

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-22T07:54:56+00:00

The stock opened at ₹1,210, touching an intraday low of ₹1,184 — not far from its 52-week low of ₹1,159.40 hit in April 2026

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Criminals who refuse to attend sentencing could lose prison privileges under new rules

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-22T07:54:17+00:00

England and Wales judges will be able to keep inmates in their cells for longer or stop visits if they refuse to face their victims’ families in courtOffenders who refuse to face their victims’ families in court for sentencing could be stripped of privileges or kept in cells for weeks under government changes granting wider powers to judges in England and Wales.The imposition of new prison sanctions, coming into effect next year, build on existing laws that order offenders to attend sentencing or face a fine or be jailed for a further two years for contempt of court. Continue reading...

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Criminals who refuse to attend sentencing face losing prison privileges under new rules

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-22T07:54:17+00:00

England and Wales judges to be able to keep inmates in their cells for longer or stop visits if they refuse to face victims’ families in courtOffenders who refuse to face their victims’ families in court for sentencing could be stripped of privileges or kept in cells for weeks under government changes granting wider powers to judges in England and Wales.The imposition of new prison sanctions, coming into effect next year, builds on existing laws that order offenders to attend sentencing or face a fine or be jailed for a further two years for contempt of court. Continue reading...

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Macron hosts security council meeting ahead of planned weekend of protests – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-22T07:52:35+00:00

‘The government must hold its nerve,’ Macron told reporters earlier this weekFrench president Emmanuel Macron is back from his tour of the Gulf and convening a meeting with relevant ministers and intelligence services to figure out what can be done to prevent unsavoury scenes on the streets of French cities as more protests are planned for this Saturday.“The government must hold its nerve,” Macron told reporters earlier this week. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Hillary Clinton accuse Donald Trump de « faire tout son possible pour nuire à l’Ukraine »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-10-22T07:47:07+00:00

Dans un entretien pour le podcast « On with Kara Swisher », l’ancienne secrétaire d’Etat accuse le président américain d’être « plus dévoué à [Vladimir] Poutine qu’à la liberté, à la démocratie et, franchement, à la sécurité nationale des Etats-Unis ».

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : pour Volodymyr Zelensky, les dernières frappes russes contre Kiev prouvent que la Russie « n’a pas changé d’attitude » malgré la relance diplomatique des Etats-Unis

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-10-22T07:47:07+00:00

Le président ukrainien réclame une « pression réelle » sur Moscou : renforcement de la défense antiaérienne, livraisons rapides de missiles, moyens de détruire les lanceurs balistiques russes et sanctions. Au total, 12 régions ukrainiennes ont été visées pendant la nuit, faisant au moins deux morts et 34 blessés, dont cinq enfants, selon Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Barclays plans 5,000 job cuts as bank steps up AI-led efficiency

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-22T07:45:01+00:00

The London-based bank is simplifying its organisation and improving operational efficiency as it seeks to create capacity for investment

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China’s DeepSeek raises $15 billion to challenge top US AI labs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-22T07:40:48+00:00

The firm boosted its financing target at least twice as it talked with investors, from 50 billion yuan to 80 billion yuan before reaching the final tally, according to people familiar with the matter

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Pioneer celebrates 100 years in agri sector

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-22T07:27:57+00:00

Company says its agronomists work directly with growers to improve crop performance, protect against weather variability, and strengthen farm profitability

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Jio Platforms IPO Day 2 Live Updates: Issue subscribed 3.85 times, retail portion at 1.18x

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-22T07:24:53+00:00

Jio Platforms IPO Day 2 live updates: Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) enters its second day of bidding on Thursday, October 22, after being subscribed 3.16 times on Day 1. Qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) bid for nearly nine times the shares allocated to their category, while retail investors subscribed to 73 per cent of their reserved portion. Follow live updates on subscription status, issue details and investor demand

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Force Motors partners with Rosmerta for vehicle scrapping

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-22T07:23:29+00:00

The partnership will give Force Motors' customers access to the vehicle scrapping firm's facility, providing a defined route for retiring end-of-life vehicles

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Finance Ministry to invite comments on amended GST return forms from Nov 1

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-22T07:14:12+00:00

The Council approved enhancements in GST Forms GSTR-1/1A/IFF to enable better reconciliation of the details furnished in these forms with the details reported in the returns in monthly tax payment form GSTR-3B

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Pirelli, Balkrishna strike tyre production deal

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-22T07:08:26+00:00

A ‌second phase of the agreement also involves ‌the creation of a ‌50-50 ⁠joint venture for ⁠a production plant in the country dedicated to "high value" car ​tyres

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Beau Lamarre-Condon visits McDonald’s drive-thru in van allegedly used to dispose of bodies, in CCTV shown to jury

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-22T07:07:54+00:00

CCTV footage shows the police officer buying fast food, attending hospital, and visiting three separate Bunnings stores in the days after the alleged murderGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBeau Lamarre-Condon ordered food from a McDonald’s drive-thru in a van allegedly used to dispose of two bodies, footage released by the court has shown.Lamarre-Condon, 31, is accused of fatally shooting Sydney couple, Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, with his police service weapon in Baird’s Paddington home on 19 February 2024. Continue reading...

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Barclays profits up 12% as UK banks brace for tax increase in budget

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-10-22T07:06:54+00:00

Lender gives further £500m to shareholders after reporting £2.3bn in pre-tax profits from July to September Business live – latest updatesBarclays is giving a further £500m to shareholders after reporting a jump in quarterly profits, as the lender steels itself for an increase in UK bank taxes at next week’s budget.The lender said it logged £2.3bn in pre-tax profits over the July to September quarter, up 12% from £2.1bn during the same period last year. Continue reading...

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Andhra SEC halts polls in 100 ULBs after SC orders

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-10-22T07:05:34+00:00

As per the election schedule, nomination took place from October 16 to 18 and the scrutiny of nomination papers on October 19

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