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Gaza war not over despite partial accord: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Trump said on Friday he believed Hamas had shown it was 'ready for a lasting PEACE' and he called on Netanyahu's government to halt airstrikes in Gaza

Private capex remains tepid for lack of wage growth that could boost demand

Overall, government capex averaged 4.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) over FY22-25, up from 2.8 per cent in the pre-pandemic days

Gehlot criticises Rajasthan govt over alleged child cough syrup deaths

Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar said on Saturday that there was no adulteration or fault in the medicine

Uptrend meets unease: Bulls advance, but only a slim herd corrals market

ADR ticks above 1, yet most stocks trail the charge

Will artificial intelligence become a Damocles sword over humanity's head?

The big question today in every corner of the world, including India, is this: Will the new technology wave AI create similar violent protest movements and what kind of resolution will be reached?

Street Signs: Nifty climbs the first rung of mkt ladder, money on the move

Banking stocks lift Nifty above key level; over ₹30,000 crore of IPOs line up as investors track brokerages and valuations

Reits keep lights on for India's office leasing as market flickers

Targeted tenant take-up and portfolio moves spotlight spaces peers leave dark

Quarterly or bi-annual: Will reducing financial reporting frequency help?

Moving to a biannual reporting cycle will inevitably increase information asymmetry between management and shareholders, potentially leading to greater volatility in financial markets

Hundreds of thousands march across Europe in support of Palestinians

The protests were among others planned Sunday in European cities to mark the second anniversary of Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza

Rising and shining: Global uncertainty is pushing precious metal prices

One factor driving prices is currency-market volatility. A weaker USD, in particular, is often the trigger for bull runs - international prices of both metals are USD-denominated

Microfinance sector faces funding crunch, default fears amid scrutiny

The microfinance industry is in a bind as funding declines and fears of defaults swirl amid stricter regulatory scrutiny

Vasundhara Raje urges united effort to tackle global obesity crisis

Raje highlighted that nearly 15% of children in India are overweight, making it necessary to educate children about proper nutrition, similar to the practices in Japan

Fresh violence grips Cuttack; internet suspended, leaders urge peace

Majhi and Patnaik's appeal come after the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) organised a motorcycle rally in the evening defying the district administration's order

An uncertain pivot: India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

Energy security was what was occupying the minds of officials from India's oil ministry in 2024 when they burnt the midnight oil for months

Indian Navy to commission second ASW Shallow Water Craft Androth on Oct 6

The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENC)

India, Australia to deepen info sharing, maritime ties during Rajnath visit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin two-day official visit to Australia on Thursday

AI framework charts next chapter for Indian banking, drives innovation

The framework emphasises robust governance, clear accountability for AI, drafting of policy, risk management, and ethical guardrails

Loan rates should mirror unfinished homes' higher risk, highlight gap

Requiring banks to hold more capital for under-construction loans and less after completion would make their higher risk evident through the resulting interest-rate differential

Haryana CM to visit Japan from Oct 6-8 to boost investment, trade ties

The visit also seeks to attract investments, deepen cooperation in technology and manufacturing, and showcase Haryana as a leading destination for global investors

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