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RBI's new MPC members may have least one favouring rate cut: Economists

India's government on Tuesday appointed Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya and Nagesh Kumar as new external members

Weakened but still strong Typhoon Krathon hits Taiwan, two people dead

Krathon made landfall as a much weaker category 1 typhoon around midday at the major port city of Kaohsiung

Israel strikes central Beirut, killing 6 after deadly clash with Hezbollah

The Israeli military said seven soldiers were killed in two Hezbollah attacks in southern Lebanon, without elaborating. The deaths followed an earlier announcement of the first Israeli combat death

BSE to keep weekly options tied to Sensex despite new derivative rules

The new rules followed a spurt in retail investors trading options, which the regulator and the government viewed as a risk to household finances

China's CO2 emissions may fall by a third by 2035 with new UN targets

With China on course to meet its 2030 climate goals with relative ease, it could now capitalise on its renewable energy advantages

Thousands in North Carolina without water days after Helene's destruction

The powerful storm inundated the western part of the state with catastrophic flooding, destroying pipes, damaging water plants and cutting off power

US SEC appeals decision that restricted its ability to regulate crypto mkts

The decision by US District Judge Analisa Torres meant the sales of the token, totaling about $757 million, were not subject to investor protection laws

Levi Strauss considers possible sale of Dockers brand, shares drop by 10%

Levi is in the midst of a turnaround strategy to operate mainly by offering tighter assortment that focuses on core denim clothing

Eli Lilly's blockbuster weight-loss drug no longer in shortage in US: USFDA

The shortage of all doses of the drug, tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight management has been resolved

Toyota Motors to postpone US EV production to 2026 amid slowing sales

Production is now likely to begin in early 2026 rather than late next year, Toyota spokesperson Scott Vazin said

Amazon hit with US labour board complaint over joint employment of drivers

The board had said in August that it had found merit to the union's claims that Amazon exerts control over BTS drivers

US stocks hit two-week low as caution reigns over West Asia tensions

Markets were wary as Israel and the US vowed to strike back after Iran attacked Israel on Tuesday, following which the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq logged their biggest one-day drops in nearly a month

US labour board accuses Apple of imposing illegal workplace rules

The complaint accuses Apple of "interfering with, restraining, and coercing employees in the exercise of" their rights under federal labour law

EU demands information from YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok on content algorithms

The tech firms must provide the requested information by November 15, the EU said, after which the commission will decide on next steps, which could include fines

Meta, Australian banks show progress on taking down 'celeb bait' scam ads

The scams use images of famous people, often generated by artificial intelligence, to trick consumers into giving money to non-existent investment schemes

Food supply to Gaza falls sharply as Israel introduces new custom rules

The new customs rule applies to truck convoys chartered by the United Nations to take aid from Jordan to Gaza via Israel

Energy merchants use little known rule to reroute US cargoes of Brent oil

The 2023 addition of U.S. crude to the benchmark had the potential to limit the scope for trading plays that can distort Brent prices, analysts said at the time

Can't confirm report on nationalisation of energy companies: Kremlin

Russian authorities have repeatedly said they have no plans to de-privatise large companies, including oil and gas producers

Not working on PM's 'Asian Nato' proposal, say Japanese ministers

Shigeru Ishiba made the proposal ahead of his victory in the ruling party leadership election on Friday, arguing that it would bolster security in Asia

Unstable markets, uncertainty require vigilance: BOJ Governor Ueda

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday urged the BOJ to maintain loose monetary policy, as the government strives to end economic stagnation