Jio Platforms, the telecom arm of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance, raised $3.2 billion in India's largest and most sought-after IPO and jumped 21% on its first day of trading, reaching a valuation of about $131.9 billion.
Cyclone Arnab struck the state of Andhra Pradesh as a “very severe cyclonic storm.” The authorities evacuated tens of thousands of residents of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, with shelters and medical teams deployed. According to AFP, at least three people were killed and 31 houses damaged; the storm is weakening as it moves inland.
Cyclone Arnab began making landfall on India's southeastern coast in the state of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 84,396 people were evacuated in advance, schools have been closed, fishing has been suspended, and rescue teams have been put on standby.
Cyclone Amphan is expected to reach the coast on the morning of October 28. In Andhra Pradesh, about 50,000 people out of nearly 400,000 have been evacuated, and Odisha plans to move 48,000. Trains have been cancelled, and Nepal has warned tourists about avalanches in the Himalayas.
The Calcutta High Court has banned the publication and distribution of a documentary film alleging links between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and billionaire Gautam Adani until January 31 of next year. The lawsuit was filed by Adani Enterprises against Sabir Bhatia and others.
India beat New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20 in Wellington and clinched the five-match series with two games to spare. The opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi put on 133 runs in 7.1 overs.
In the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, at least 14 people have died from lightning strikes amid monsoon rains. The region has recorded 62 landslides, with residential houses and farmland flooded. The authorities declared a high level of danger, restricted tourist access to hill resorts, and introduced a special movement regime for residents.
Authorities in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh have begun evacuations ahead of the landfall of the very severe cyclonic storm Arnab, which, according to the weather service's forecast, is expected to reach the coast by Wednesday with gusts of up to 140 km/h. Schools are closed in several districts, and more than 4,700 pregnant women have been moved to hospitals. In Sri Lanka, schools are closed and the army has been placed on standby.
Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator, backed by Meta and Google, is holding a $3.2 billion IPO on 28 October — the largest in the country's history. Analysts link the listing to a possible abandonment of ultra-cheap tariffs, on which India's digital economy was built. Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator backed by Meta and Google, is holding a $3.2 billion IPO on October 28 — the biggest in the country's history. Analysts link the listing to a possible abandonment of ultra-cheap tariffs, on which India's digital economy has grown.
Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on the sidelines of the two-day NDTV World Summit. The sides discussed expanding bilateral ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, shifts in the global economy, and the role of AI and technology.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call, during which they discussed the development of bilateral relations and the situation in the Middle East. According to Modi's office, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to an 'exceptional strategic partnership' and agreed to stay in touch.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with CNN-News18 that Washington has to take into account the international consequences of anti-Russian sanctions. He explained Donald Trump's decision to postpone new restrictions by the need to balance pressure on Moscow with the interests of partners, including India.
On Sunday evening in Mumbai, an assassination attempt was made on actor Tiger Shroff: his driver and a blogger were wounded. Police detained 10 suspects. A statement appeared online on behalf of an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, but police have not confirmed it. The incident has revived the discussion of ties between crime and the film industry.
Prime Ministers of India and Poland, Narendra Modi and Donald Tusk, held talks in New Delhi. The sides agreed to expand ties in the defense, space, and nuclear energy sectors. Tusk is in India on an official visit until Friday.
India beat New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch, completing the highest successful chase in T20 history for the first time, chasing down a target of 226 runs. Opener Sanju Samson played a key role, scoring 67 runs off 33 balls. India lead 1-0 in the five-match series.
According to the World Steel in Figures 2026 handbook by the World Steel Association, global steel output in 2025 fell by about 2% to 1,848.9 million tonnes. China kept first place with 960.8 million tonnes, India grew to 164.9 million tonnes, and the US overtook Japan to take third place.
Donald Trump told reporters that the US and India are 'pretty close' to concluding a trade agreement. According to him, India wants a deal, and it will differ substantially from the agreements Washington previously concluded with other countries.
At the SIAL Paris 2026 trade fair, India acted as partner country with the 'Feeding Our Tomorrow' pavilion. ITPO Chairman Javed Ashraf spoke about the shift to sustainable farming, the role of women farmers in the UN Year of the Woman Farmer, and the prospects of the free trade agreement with the EU.