The Reserve Bank of India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $3.5 billion to $684.8 billion in the week ended September 25, primarily due to the central bank's dollar sales to prevent rupee depreciation. Foreign currency assets fell significantly while gold reserves saw a rise. Outflows from Indian stocks and bonds added pressure on the rupee.
Matt LeBlanc has reportedly withdrawn from the spotlight, reflecting on the loss of his longtime friend and Friends co-star, Matthew Perry.
Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter, now called X, has drastically shifted its political neutrality. Despite pledges for impartiality, Musk's posts and platform policies now favour Trump and his allies, suppressing opposing views and funding partisan efforts. His $120 million into America PAC supports Trump's campaign, drawing legal scrutiny.
The US has sanctioned 19 Indian companies involved in supplying dual use items to Russia. This will not majorly impact India's defence sector as most are not linked to significant projects. Only one company, RRG Engineering, has limited work with DRDO and the armed forces, and its supplied equipment can be sourced within India.
As the US Presidential Elections approaches close with every passing day, both the Presidential candidates are intensifying their campaign. In a recent development it was known that major newspapers will not be endorsing any of the Presidential candidates and now Donald Trump has to say something regarding that.
The BJP has called for apologies from Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge after Kharge suggested that Congress should make fiscally doable promises, admitting financial constraints. BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad mocked this, pointing out financial troubles in Congress-led states fulfilling their guarantees.
After PM Narendra Modi accused Congress of making fake promises, party president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Modi's 100-day action plan as a PR stunt. Kharge questioned BJP's unmet job promises, decreased household savings, and rising economic inequality, challenging Modi's claims and the BJP's governance.
Efforts are ongoing to reduce air pollution in Delhi-NCR during the Diwali season by managing stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana. Wind patterns and fewer farm fires have currently helped improve air quality. Monitoring and enforcement in Punjab and Haryana will be crucial to maintaining lower pollution levels in the coming days.
At least eight people, including five children, were killed and 27 others injured in a bomb blast targeting a police van in Balochistan's Mastung district. The explosion occurred near a girl's high school, and while no group has claimed responsibility, both ethnic Baloch and Taliban terrorists are suspected.
Sharad Pawar, NCP leader, expresses optimism of defeating the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra's upcoming assembly polls, despite BJP's use of money power. He highlights that welfare schemes like Ladki Bahin are unsustainable, and asserts that most communities oppose BJP, favoring the MVA alliance.
The Congress criticized the Election Commission of India's response to its EVM malfunctioning complaints during the Haryana election, calling it standard and condescending. The party argued that the EC's explanations were generic and did not address the specific issues raised, warning of potential legal action if this attitude continued.
Diwali celebrations and stubble burning have worsened air quality in Delhi NCR and Mumbai. Companies like Deloitte, Acer, and DS Group are implementing green measures and flexible working policies, including remote work, air purifiers, and encouraging green transport, to ensure employee safety amidst deteriorating air quality.
Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Sada Sarvankar from Mahim refuses to withdraw his nomination despite pressures from his party and BJP, insisting he has his constituency’s support. Leadership favors Amit Thackeray, aiming to ensure a smooth entry into the Maharashtra assembly by negotiating candidate withdrawals in exchange for support.
Paradip Port aims to become fully mechanised by 2030 by developing three new berths and mechanising four existing ones. It will also establish a special green hydrogen berth. The port plans to boost its handling capacity from 289 MTPA to 400 MTPA by 2030, with further expansion to 500 MTPA by 2047.
The evolving nature of business leadership in India highlights a shift from militaristic management styles to empathetic leadership. Overworked employees and toxic workplace culture lead to high attrition rates. The outdated MBA curriculum doesn’t support modern aspirations, necessitating a change in educational and corporate practices.
A group of investors employed biologists, statisticians, and physicists to predict horse race outcomes. Biologists needed $100 billion and 200 years to engineer a racehorse. Statisticians could predict outcomes with 10% accuracy at $100 million per race. Physicists offered a cheap and simple method, assuming each horse as a perfect rolling sphere.
In a bold move to establish her own identity, Malia Obama, daughter of former President Barack Obama, has decided to drop her last name for her directorial debut, "The Heart."
Liam Payne, one of the very famous singer and an eminent member of the One Direction boy band tragically died following a sudden fall from his hotel balcony. Investigation regarding Liam Payne’s death has revealed a lot of troubling secrets.
Health is managed at the state level in India, but the central government is involved in policy and finance. This power-sharing often causes conflicts. The Prime Minister pointed out political barriers hindering healthcare benefits. Ayushman Bharat faces issues like limited hospital coverage and high out-of-pocket expenses, needing cooperation between states and central government to improve.
As the post-Diwali weekend ends, a debate arises about changing the weekend from the traditional Saturday-Sunday to Monday-Tuesday. Supporters say this will eliminate the Monday morning dread and allow more relaxation. But traditionalists worry it could cause confusion in daily routines. Some suggest extending the weekend from Saturday to Tuesday for more efficiency.
Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump for being unstable and obsessed with revenge. She promised to focus on lowering living costs and being a president for all Americans if elected. She also attacked Trump's views on women's rights. The presidential race remains tight with the election just days away.
Generative advertising, driven by AI, allows Meta to create, test, and optimize personalized content at scale, positioning the company as a leader. This trend alters social media dynamics, posing economic and control challenges for users and advertisers, while pressing other tech giants to monetize AI effectively.
The Testaments explores the life in Gilead fifteen years after the events that defined The Handmaid’s Tale. The story unfolds through the perspectives of three women: Aunt Lydia and two young women, Agnes and Daisy.
On November 5, Americans will elect a president between Donald Trump, supported by major corporations, and Kamala Harris, who advocates for consumer protection and lower tariffs. Key factors include the US stock market trends, corporate tax cuts, tariffs on Chinese goods, and the impact of Chinese manufacturing relocating to Mexico.
