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India Entertainment & Culture 18 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Ank Marks Golden Jubilee with a New Stage Revival of Veera Rani Abbakka

Theatre group Ank is commemorating its golden jubilee with a new production that returns to one of coastal India’s most formidable historical figures, Veera Rani Abbakka. The play, Veera Rani Abbakka: The Queen of the Seas, The Flame of Ullala, is written, directed and headlined by Priita Mathur Thakur, and positions the 16th-century warrior queen as both a historical icon and a contemporary cultural symbol.

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India Entertainment & Culture16 Oct 2026, 12:15 AM IST

Ank Marks Golden Jubilee with New Play on Warrior Queen Veera Rani Abbakka

Theatre group Ank is marking its golden jubilee with a new production that returns to one of coastal India’s most formidable historical figures, Veera Rani Abbakka. Titled Veera Rani Abbakka: The Queen of the Seas, The Flame of Ullala, the play is written, directed and headlined by Priita Mathur Thakur, positioning the project as both a commemorative milestone and a cultural reclamation of a largely under-told legacy.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 03:00 PM IST

Ank Marks Golden Jubilee With New Play on Warrior Queen Veera Rani Abbakka

Theatre group Ank is commemorating its golden jubilee with a new production that returns to one of coastal India’s most formidable historical figures, Veera Rani Abbakka. Written, directed and headlined by Priita Mathur Thakur, Veera Rani Abbakka: The Queen of the Seas, The Flame of Ullala seeks to revive the legacy of the 16th-century warrior queen for contemporary audiences through a blend of historical memory and stagecraft.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance18 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Banks Seek RBI Clarification on Forex Measures as Lenders Flag Liquidity and Cost Concerns

Indian banks have sought detailed clarification from the Reserve Bank of India on the implementation of its new currency-supporting measures, with lenders pressing for guidance on how foreign exchange risk reserves should be calculated and how those balances will affect liquidity ratios. They are also asking how costs will be passed on to customers, how exposure limits will be measured, and whether certain cash reserves can be treated as high-quality liquid assets.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance18 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Government to Keep 15% in IDBI Bank as LIC Holds 19% in Strategic Exit Shift

The government will retain a 15% equity stake in IDBI Bank while Life Insurance Corporation of India will hold 19%, marking a significant restructuring of ownership ahead of the lender’s strategic disinvestment. Both shareholders will withdraw their nominees from the bank’s board and transition into public shareholders, underscoring the formal separation of state control from the sale process.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance18 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

HDFC Bank Profit Rises 4.7% as Margin Pressure Persists Ahead of CEO Transition

HDFC Bank reported a 4.7% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit for the second quarter, supported by steady loan and deposit growth, even as margin pressure weighed on core profitability. Net interest income climbed 9.7%, but the lender’s earnings profile remained under strain as it prepares to welcome a new chief executive later this month, ending a prolonged period of succession uncertainty.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance18 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

IDBI Bank Q2 Profit Falls 39% on Base Effect, but Core Trends Improve

IDBI Bank reported a 39% year-on-year decline in second-quarter net profit to Rs 2,205 crore, weighed down by a one-off gain booked in the same period last year. Excluding that exceptional item, profit rose 14%, while asset quality improved, deposits grew 17% and advances increased 18%, signalling a firmer operating trajectory beneath the headline decline.

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World Politics & Diplomacy18 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Pope Leo XIV Thanks Well-Wishers in First Public Appearance After Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance since undergoing surgery for lung cancer, reciting the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace and thanking supporters for their prayers. The appearance, closely watched by the global Catholic community, signaled both a personal recovery milestone and a carefully managed return to public ministry.

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World Politics & Diplomacy18 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

European Diplomats Attacked in West Bank as Settler Violence Draws Fresh International Outrage

European diplomats were attacked in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, a day after a Washington Post photographer was beaten in the same area, intensifying scrutiny of Israeli settler violence and the Israeli military’s failure to prevent it. The incident has triggered sharp diplomatic condemnation, with France and Belgium among the countries demanding accountability and warning that repeated assaults are eroding already fragile international confidence in Israel’s handling of the territory.

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Startups & Venture Capital18 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Magicbricks appoints Mayank Jain as CEO to drive transformation and growth

Magicbricks has appointed Mayank Jain as its chief executive officer, placing him at the helm of one of India’s most prominent digital real estate platforms. His mandate is expected to focus on business transformation, stronger operational and financial performance, and reinforcing the company’s position in a rapidly evolving housing market.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance18 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

ICICI Bank Faces ₹229 Crore GST Demand Over Minimum Balance Services

ICICI Bank has received a show cause notice from GST authorities seeking ₹229.14 crore in connection with services linked to customers maintaining minimum account balances. The notice, issued on September 30 by the Additional Commissioner at the CGST and Central Excise Division-IV, adds to the bank’s existing legal and regulatory overhang on a similar issue. The development underscores the continuing scrutiny of how banks classify and tax customer service charges, particularly in areas where fee structures intersect with indirect tax rules. ICICI Bank is already engaged in litigation over earlier notices involving comparable demands.

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