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India's wholesale inflation stands at 11.39 pc in September: Govt
India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) came in at 11.39 per cent in September against 9.92 per cent in August amid higher prices of fuel, crude petroleum, food articles and several manufactured products, according to provisional data released by the government on...
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Navratri Day 3: Temples across nation resonate with 'Jai Mata Di' as devotees offer prayers to Maa Chandraghanta
Devotees across the nation marked the third day of Navratri on Tuesday with prayers, worship, and blessings of Maa Chandraghanta.Sitting on a tiger, Maa Chandraghanta is associated with courage, strength, and protection.Speaking to IANS, Mahant Surendranath Avadhut,...
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India Emerging as 'major Pole' amid Capital Shifts, AI Evolution: Report
India is pushing back barriers to growth and rising as major pole in multipolar world amid redirecting capital flows, fractured trade and AI reshaping industries, according to a report released on Monday.As per the Bloomberg Economics report, the country's opportunities and...
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India's BESS Sector Likely to See 91 PC Growth by FY32: Report
India's Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sector is projected to register a compound annual growth rate of 91 per cent between FY26 and FY32, according to a report.A report by Nuwama said that the expansion reflects critical infrastructure cycle designed to support...
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Coal Stocks at Indian Power Plants Stable above 18 MT as Supplies Strengthen
Coal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants have remained stable above 18 million tonnes since September 29, 2026, an official statement said on Monday, adding that depletion thins out in October 2026 as coal supplies strengthen.The statement from the Ministry of Coal...
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Equity funds inflow surges over 30 pc in September, industry AUM at Rs 82.64 lakh crore: AMFI
India's mutual fund industry witnessed equity net inflow of Rs 38,306.55 crore in September, up 30.61 per cent month-on-month with total assets under management at Rs 82.64 lakh crore, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on...
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SIP inflows hit all-time high of Rs 32,490 crore in September: AMFI data
Monthly mutual fund inflows through systematic investment plans (SIPs) hit a new all-time high in September, rising to Rs 32,490 crore from Rs 32,297 crore in August, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Monday.While total mutual...
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Brent crude likely to hit $90 in December amid supply risks: Report
The international crude oil benchmark -- Brent crude -- is expected to reach $90 a barrel in December 2026, up 6 per cent from a previous forecast of $85, a report has said, citing ongoing supply-side risks from the West Asia conflict that are keeping a hefty risk premium...
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TN Looks to Rabi Recovery as Kharif Paddy Acreage Falls 28 PC
A sharp contraction in Kharif paddy cultivation has left Tamil Nadu relying on the rabi season to meet its annual foodgrain target. A delayed opening of Mettur Dam and lower Cauvery inflows have been identified as the principal reasons for the decline.Paddy acreage during...
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Fine Rice Prices Climb in TN amid Rising Costs, Tighter Supplies
Consumers across Tamil Nadu are paying more for rice as rising production costs, lower arrivals from other states and stronger demand for premium varieties drive up prices.Fine and superfine rice have recorded the steepest increases over the past 10 days. Superfine rice is...
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DRI Seizes Gold Worth RS 1.8 Crore Hidden in Luggage Trolley, Probe Underway
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 1.3 kg of gold biscuits worth Rs 1.8 crore in a smuggling operation involving luggage trolleys. Two accused transported the gold from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and concealed the biscuits by sticking them to luggage...
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Trump announces cash payments for US seniors
US President Donald Trump has announced that more than 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare will receive payments exceeding $100, unveiling another round of direct financial assistance as his administration highlights its economic record ahead of the November...
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US Forms High-level Task Force to Regulate AI Superintelligence
The United States has established a high-level task force to shape its approach to artificial intelligence superintelligence, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, acknowledging that the rapidly advancing technology could deliver enormous benefits while also posing...
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Marco Rubio warns against global energy dependence
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the world cannot afford to remain dependent on energy supplies from a single region, saying disruptions caused by conflicts or hostile governments could threaten the global economy and restrict the ability of countries to...
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US senator warns of China threat in military AI models
A Republican senator has urged the Pentagon to strengthen safeguards against espionage and insider threats at leading artificial intelligence companies, warning that compromised employees could expose sensitive US military applications, steal advanced AI models or sabotage...
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IMF agrees on $1.21 billion Pakistan financing
The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan that could unlock about $1.21 billion in additional financing, even as the lender warned that geopolitical tensions, high energy prices and trade disruptions continue to threaten the country's...
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US Lawmakers Flag China Links of Trading App
A bipartisan congressional investigation has raised national security concerns about the China-linked ownership, technology operations and data practices of online brokerage Webull, warning that American investors' financial information could be exposed to Chinese...
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IIT Madras Team Secures Third Place at Sasol Solar Challenge in South Africa
Team AgniRath from IIT Madras has secured 3rd Place overall at the prestigious Sasol Solar Challenge 2026 in South Africa. This marks a landmark achievement for Indian solar racing, the institute said on Wednesday.The team drove their solar-powered vehicle Aagneya across...
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Lightning strike damages nose of aircraft en route from Patna to Lucknow; DGCA orders probe
An IndiGo aircraft flying from Patna to Lucknow made an emergency landing in the Uttar Pradesh capital after encountering severe weather and being struck by lightning, damaging the aircraft's nose.The aircraft, carrying 104 passengers and six crew members, landed safely at...
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57th GST Council meeting to be held in Delhi today
The 57th GST Council meeting -- to be chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman -- will be held on Thursday in the national capital.The meeting was rescheduled to Thursday from Wednesday due to unavoidable circumstances, the GST Council Secretariat said in an...
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Hospital medicine bills under scrutiny as TN govt orders inspections
Reports of hospitals charging inpatients at or near the maximum retail price (MRP) for medicines and supplies purchased at discounted rates have prompted Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Drugs Control to order inspections of selected hospitals and their attached pharmacies.The...
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RBI Projects FY27 Inflation at 5.2 Per Cent Amid Rising Price Pressures
The Reserve Bank of India has projected consumer price inflation at 5.2 per cent for 2026-27, warning that price pressures are no longer as subdued as they were a year earlier amid higher food and energy costs and continuing supply-side risks.The central bank expects...
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TN: Milk Price Hike Fails to Bring Full Relief to Tiruchy Farmers amid Deductions
Deductions from milk procurement payments have triggered complaints from dairy farmers in Tiruchy, who say they are receiving less than the revised rate announced by the Tamil Nadu government.The state recently increased the procurement rate for cow milk by Rs 6, taking it...
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RBI Set to Announce Repo Rate Decision amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) -- led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra -- is set to announce its bi-monthly interest rate decision on Wednesday amid challenging factors, including rising inflation and crude oil prices above $100 a barrel driven by...
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TN Coosperatives to Sell Seeds, Fertilisers for Cash at Prices within MRP
Farmers across Tamil Nadu can purchase seeds, fertilisers and other agricultural inputs against cash payments through primary agricultural cooperative credit societies, with prices capped at the maximum retail price, the Cooperation Department said.The department said...