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Tech Wrap Sept 30: WhatsApp update, CMF headphone Pro, Microsoft Agent

WhatsApp update. CMF Headphone Pro launched globally. Microsoft adds Agent Mode in 365 Copilot. Pixel 10 Pro Fold sale Oct 9. Facebook's new tools for creators introduced. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Sale

UN mission urges Taliban to restore internet access across Afghanistan

The UN mission said the internet outage spread since it was first imposed by the Taliban on Sept. 16 and became nationwide on Sept. 29

Russia backs Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, calls for end to conflict

The plan calls for an immediate halt to hostilities in Gaza and the release of all hostages held by Hamas within 72 hours

Wealth destroyers: Analysts wary of smallcap stocks on rich valuations

Among individual stocks, Raymond, Ashoka Buildcon, Swan Corp, Himatsingka Seide, and UCO Bank were the biggest wealth destroyers, dropping in the range of 30.5 per cent to 65.78 per cent

Maharashtra govt to announce rain relief package next week, says Fadnavis

The CM informed the damage assessment will be completed in the next two to three days, and a comprehensive policy will be announced in the next week

Jindal Power gets CCI nod to acquire debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates

Apart from Jindal Power, the proposals of PNC Infratech, Adani Group and Dalmia Bharat for JAL acquisition have been cleared by the regulator

Israel invites India to help rebuild regions, hails its role in West Asia

Reuven Azar also welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reaction to the 20-point peace plan and said India can contribute significantly to the region

Hiranandani Financial raises ₹800 crore from Vitruvian Partners

Vitruvian, which has backed the company through its Singapore platform, will get a minority stake in HFS, a statement said

Govt keeps interest rates on various small savings schemes unchanged

The interest rates for popular Public Provident Fund (PPF) and post office savings deposit schemes, too, have been retained at 7.1 per cent and 4 per cent, respectively

ECI releases final voter list for Bihar after SIR; 74.2 mn people can vote

The voter list can be downloaded from ECI's official website; physical copies of the electoral roll will be made available to all district election officers

Omega Seiki Mobility launches world's first autonomous electric 3-wheeler

With the passenger variant of the world's first production-ready autonomous three-wheeler priced at ₹4 lakh and the cargo version at ₹4.14 lakh

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE goes on sale with free storage upgrade: Price, offers

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is now on sale in India with a free storage upgrade, cashback offers, and no-interest equated EMI plans

LG Electronics India to launch its ₹15,000 crore IPO on October 7

This will be the second South Korean company to tap the Indian stock market following the listing of Hyundai Motors India Ltd in October last year

After ethanol tender pricing setback, sugar industry hopes for review

An industry body for sugar factories has written to the Centre seeking a revision of the tender, which has left procurement prices unchanged from last year, noting that sugarcane prices have gone up

India's Apr-Aug fiscal deficit widens to ₹5.98 tn, 38.1% of FY26 target

Net tax receipts stood at ₹8.1 trillion, down from ₹8.7 trillion in the same period last year, while non-tax revenue rose to ₹4.4 trillion from ₹3.3 trillion a year ago

Monsoon season ends with 8% higher-than-normal rainfall, says IMD

IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the country saw a "very successful" monsoon season though it was marked by many disasters, including cloudburst, landslides and mudslides

PKL 2025 live streaming: September 30 match list, timings, telecast details

The live streaming of PKL 2025 September 30 matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India

Iodine deficiency continues to linger in India, putting millions at risk

Despite widely available iodised salt, iodine deficiency continues to affect millions, silently contributing to fatigue and anomalies in metabolism and growth

LIVE news updates: India records close to 450,000 crimes against women in 2023, says NCRB

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Gold prices climb ₹500 to touch record ₹1.2 lakh per 10 grams

According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal had rallied Rs 1,500 to close at Rs 1,19,500 per 10 grams on Monday