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IDBI Bank sale: Employees to go on nationwide 2-day hunger strike on November 2, 3

The United Forum of IDBI officers and employees has called a two-day nationwide hunger strike on November 2 and 3, opposing the proposed sale of IDBI Bank to Fairfax Financial Holdings’ parent entity, and demanding a minimum 51 per cent government shareholding and statutory safeguards for employees. The Centre has approved the sale of a 60.72 per cent stake to Canada Inc. for ₹52,878 crore.

Jio Platforms IPO: Terrific history, but is the future prized or pricey?

Jio’s 2016 launch transformed India’s telecom market, slashing data costs from around ₹228 per GB in FY16 to ₹8 by FY19 and driving consolidation among operators. As Jio Platforms prepares for its IPO, investors must weigh its strong track record against the valuation on offer.

Centre plans overhaul of MMDR Act to create new mining law

The Centre is considering replacing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, with a comprehensive new mining law. The proposed overhaul aims to simplify regulations and incorporate ease-of-doing-business and ease-of-living reforms.

Missing middle should catch up with medical inflation

India’s “missing middle” remains vulnerable to rising medical costs due to gaps in health insurance coverage. While Ayushman Bharat has expanded protection for vulnerable groups and senior citizens, bridging the insurance gap and understanding medical inflation in the context of improving healthcare quality are crucial to making treatment more affordable.

Script & VO: Shakthi H

Published on October 19, 2026