UPDATED: Oct 23, 2026 20:38 ISTReliance Industries has reached a historic milestone as Jio Platforms is set to debut as India's biggest-ever initial public offering. The 30,213 crore rupee issue was fully subscribed within 100 minutes of opening and closed subscribed 20 times, attracting total bids exceeding seven lakh crore rupees.

The anchor book earlier drew global bids worth over 2.5 lakh crore rupees from prominent investors including BlackRock and ADIA. Existing marquee investors like Meta and KKR are not cashing out, with the IPO structured purely as a fresh issue of shares.

Scheduled to list on 28 October, the digital flagship is expanding beyond telecom into artificial intelligence, cloud, satellite connectivity, and enterprise solutions. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSForeign Funding Behind Protests: Political Bogey Or National Security Threat?On India Today's Democratic Newsroom, anchor Preeti Choudhary leads an editorial debate with journalists Rajdeep Sardesai, Gaurav Sawant, Pooja Shali, and Akshita on allegations of foreign funding and external interference in domestic protests across India.

The panel examines whether claims of covert influence represent an established national security issue or a political narrative used to counter public demonstrations. Rajdeep Sardesai argues that agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate must establish concrete money trails rather than relying on unverified claims that risk delegitimizing dissent.

In response, Gaurav Sawant points to court documents, National Investigation Agency rulings, and Delhi Police remand applications concerning protest funding networks. The discussion analyzes legal records linked to the Northeast Delhi riots, legal submissions concerning Ladakhi climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the detention of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, Meta reports on influence operations, and international reactions during the farmers' protest, focusing on the divide between judicial proof and ongoing investigative assertions.Trump Blames France Riots on Immigration as Europe Faces Migrant SurgeViolent protests across France have caused widespread unrest, with demonstrators clashing with police and damaging shops and public buildings over poor school conditions, soaring living costs, and declining public services.

Addressing the situation, US President Donald Trump claimed the turmoil stems entirely from immigration rather than domestic issues, asserting that he had previously warned French President Emmanuel Macron to shut borders. The crisis unfolds against broader concerns over irregular migration, housing pressures, and political polarisation across Europe, where France alone hosts approximately 7.97 million immigrants.India Today: Madhavanthi Mahendra, Sumanth C.

Raman, Dr. Sudarshan SeshadriA panel discussion on India Today evaluates the emerging political strategy, ideology, and future plans of former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K.

Annamalai following his recent moves and public remarks. The debate features BJP leader Madhavanthi Mahendra, political analyst Sumanth C.

Raman, and Dr. Sudarshan Seshadri representing the initiative 'We The Leaders'.

The conversation focuses on whether Annamalai is distancing himself from the BJP or trying to adopt Dravidian political stances, drawing criticism from fellow panelists who argue that his core support base feels confused. Defending the movement, Dr.

Sudarshan Seshadri insists that the organisation is currently focusing on grassroots social activities, asserting, 'We are neither a left nor a right wing. We want to walk the straight path.' He also affirms that the platform is training one lakh citizens to emerge as leaders ahead of local body elections rather than building a conventional cadre base.