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From pickups to idle plants: Automakers seek lifeline from defence boom

The industry is tapping into rising Western defence spending, but executives and analysts told Reuters the opportunities to materially boost revenue remain limited.

Oil gains 3%, gold at 7-week low as West Asia peace hits stalemate

Brent futures were up $2.98, or 2.86 per cent, at $107.30 a barrel by 1206 GMT after hitting their highest since September 15 earlier in the session

China and US have agreed to tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods

Under the US-China Board of Trade, both countries have each recommended $30 billion of trade in non-sensitive goods for more favourable tariff treatment, US Trade Rep said

Supreme Court allows forensic audit in Fortis-IHH Healthcare unit case

Fortis Healthcare had filed a petition against an order that directed the appointment of a forensic auditor into alleged asset dissipation by former promoters, or controlling shareholders, of Fortis

RBI completes ₹1 trillion net debt sale for first time in a decade

New Delhi recently reduced the supply ​of debt maturing in three and five years for the rest of the fiscal year, signalling more open-market ​operations (OMO) from the RBI, market participants said.

Nvidia releases safety software tools to stop AI agents from misbehaving

Nvidia has launched software tools to contain rogue AI agents, saying they could have prevented the Hugging Face breach as OpenAI and Anthropic investigate similar agent-related hacks

Shapoorji Pallonji Group eyes dollar-rupee debt route for fresh funding

Group subsidiary Porteast Investment faces a ₹3,500 crore ($365 million) payment on debt raised in May 2025. SP Group has sought to extend the September 30 deadline to October 31

Why waste time?: SC rebukes govt over timeline for food warning labels

In an unprecedented food safety crackdown, India has raided eateries and shut ​scores of restaurants and factories nationwide on grounds of hygiene lapses

Food giants in India call for reconsidering red colour of warning labels

India is in the midst of an unprecedented food safety crackdown, including nationwide raids against eateries, amid concern over poor hygiene and standards

Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic CEO, repeats dismissal of AI fears

Trump also reiterated his belief that new regulations would open the door for China to outpace the United States in AI advancement

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian Senate inquiry on AI

The Medicare breach, condemned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is one of the highest-profile incidents of ‌AI agents accessing external systems outside the ​US

Iran insists on diplomatic solution even after Trump rejects peace plan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said only a negotiated solution can resolve the conflict with the US and Israel after Donald Trump rejected Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Armani open to multiple investors for 15% stake sale, says CEO Marsocci

CEO Giuseppe Marsocci says no decision has been made on the stake sale; Giorgio Armani's will named LVMH, L'Oreal and EssilorLuxottica as preferred buyers

UK police arrest several men after explosives incident near US air base

Police said ​nearby residents had been evacuated from their homes

China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut, AI dialogue, says Chinese FM

The leaders of the world's two largest economies ended a three-day ​summit that showcased personal diplomacy rather than big public breakthroughs

Centre orders captive coal plants to run at full capacity from Oct 1

The power ministry invoked emergency provisions of the Electricity Act as electricity demand is expected to rise in coming months, while coal stocks remain low at several plants

Biscuit maker Anmol Industries files for ₹1,800 cr IPO, draft papers show

The Kolkata-based biscuit maker will see its top investor, Baijnath Choudhary & Family Trust, sell its entire stake in the IPO, with no fresh issue

Zee seeks action against Reliance-Disney's JioStar over copyright breach

Zee has alleged JioStar continued using its music and songs despite a Delhi High Court injunction, escalating the copyright dispute between the companies

Govt orders crackdown on nicotine pouches citing health concerns

India has directed states to crack down on the illegal sale of nicotine pouches, citing health risks and increased availability through online and offline channels.

India, Turkey, Egypt part of talks to unblock Black Sea shipping: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President ​Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that in addition ​to these countries, there were also proposals ‌from other nations ‌to deblock the Black Sea.