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China stocks close at 10-year high on Trump-Xi trade talk optimism

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index ended 1.2% higher, slightly shy of the psychologically significant 4,000 mark, while the blue-chip CSI300 Index was up 1.2%

US Navy helicopter and jet crash separately in South China Sea; crew safe

According to a statement released by the US Navy's Pacific Fleet, the incident occurred on Sunday while the helicopter and the fighter jet were conducting separate routine operations

India boosts US crude oil imports to 540,000 bpd, highest since 2022

India's record US crude imports come amid efforts to diversify away from Russian oil and manage trade frictions with Washington

Tamil Nadu leads with ₹4,271 crore under electronics component scheme

State secures five of seven projects cleared under the Centre's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme and aims for 30 per cent of total investments

DGFT plans to launch digital platform to link testing, inspection agencies

The pilot phase will commence from November 4, and exporters and importers will be able to submit applications for product and commodity testing through the platform from November 11 this year

Shefali Verma replaces injured Pratika Rawal ahead of Australia semi-final

Before her unfortunate injury, Rawal had been in remarkable form, scoring 308 runs in six innings at an impressive average of over 50

MSME confidence dips modestly on US tariffs; optimism steady for Q3

SIDBI survey shows the MSME Business Conditions Index eased slightly in Q2FY26 on US tariff concerns but points to stronger optimism for Q3 and FY27

Five firms, including Milky Mist and Curefoods, get Sebi IPO approval

All five companies, which filed their preliminary IPO papers with Sebi between May and July, obtained its observations during October 14 to 24, the update showed

Radisson Hotel Group expands to 200 hotels in India, eyes 500 by 2030

The hospitality major strengthens its India presence with 59 new signings in 18 months, aiming to open 500 hotels by 2030 across business and leisure destinations

Flipkart Minutes VP Kabeer Biswas resigns within a year of joining

While Biswas had joined Minutes in January this year, the company's qcom operations had started just a few months ago in August 2024

Bihar polls 2025: Why 'jungle raj' has become the phrase Bihar can't escape

Once a phrase for Bihar's breakdown of law and order during the Lalu era, 'jungle raj' is still echoing through the state's politics, shaping narratives and voter perceptions ahead of the 2025 polls

Delhi to bar entry of non-BS-VI compliant vehicles registered outside city

The BS-VI compliant vehicles meet stricter emission standards are expected to curtail pollution

Sona BLW Q2 results: Net profit up 19% at ₹170 crore on EV, rail biz growth

Total expenses in the second quarter were higher at Rs 931.24 crore against Rs 743.33 crore a year ago, the company said

VFS Capital withdraws small finance bank licence application: RBI

The NBFC-MFI, which reported a 117% rise in profit in FY25, has withdrawn its SFB licence application filed under RBI's on-tap licensing framework

Banks prefer direct assignment with NBFCs despite colending relaxations

Industry experts suggest that while colending volumes among NBFCs are expected to grow, driven by operational synergies and flexible structures, banks will continue to favour direct assignment

Bata India Q2 results: Net profit down 73% at ₹13.9 crore on lower revenue

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 51.98 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, Bata India Ltd said in a regulatory filing

After foreign universities, international school boards look to tap India

International school boards IB, Cambridge, and WACE expand in India with teacher training, affordable programs, and growth beyond metros to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities

JK Tyre & Industries Q2 profit jumps 64% on rural demand, GST boost

JK Tyre continues to supply the US from its Mexico base while awaiting outcomes from ongoing trade negotiations

Govt approves 7 projects worth ₹5,532 cr under ECMS, to create 5,000 jobs

Notably, Tamil Nadu accounts for five of the seven projects, while Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh account for one each

EU Parliamentary trade delegation in India to discuss FTA progress

Seven EU Parliament members to meet Indian officials, industry bodies, and civil society groups to assess progress on the India-EU free trade agreement