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IMD forecasts more heatwave days as temperatures set to cross 40°C
IMD flags rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across central and southern regions, while several states brace for rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning
 "IMD forecasts more heatwave days as temperatures set to cross 40°C")
Trump picks former US Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz for CDC
Schwartz, who holds medical and law degrees, would be the fourth CDC leader during Trump's second term if confirmed by the Senate
 "Trump picks former US Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz for CDC")
10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect amid Hezbollah opposition
The two neighbouring countries held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington
 "10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect amid Hezbollah opposition")
US completes withdrawal from Syria's Qasrak base as part of larger drawdown
The Syrian army has now taken full control of most military sites in the country where the US military was once deployed
 "US completes withdrawal from Syria's Qasrak base as part of larger drawdown")
US expands maritime crackdown on Iran-linked ships amid blockade pressure
Gen Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said US would be targeting vessels that left before the blockade began earlier this week outside the Strait of Hormuz
 "US expands maritime crackdown on Iran-linked ships amid blockade pressure")
'Had a very good conversation': Trump on phone call with 'friend' PM Modi
Trump had called Modi on Tuesday to discuss the bilateral relationship and share perspectives on the situation in West Asia
 "'Had a very good conversation': Trump on phone call with 'friend' PM Modi")
'Agreed to ceasefire to advance peace efforts with Lebanon': Netanyahu
In a video statement, Netanyahu said he was taking the step in an attempt 'to advance' peace efforts with Lebanon
 "'Agreed to ceasefire to advance peace efforts with Lebanon': Netanyahu")
Analyst recommends 'Bull Spread' on JSW Energy, IEX; check strategy
Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities has shared Bull Spread' on strategy on JSW Energy and IEX stock
 "Analyst recommends 'Bull Spread' on JSW Energy, IEX; check strategy")
'Might go to Pakistan to sign deal if agreement reached with Iran': Trump
Trump heaped praises on Pakistani Prime Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistani Army Chief Gen Asim Munir for their role as mediators in the US-Iran talks
 "'Might go to Pakistan to sign deal if agreement reached with Iran': Trump")
Best of BS Opinion: Global debt and local stress redraw India's path
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Global debt and local stress redraw India's path")
Early warning signal: Anthropic's Mythos puts Indian fintechs on guard
Fintech body FACE urges stronger cyber defences as Anthropic's Claude Mythos raises concerns over AI-driven software vulnerabilities
 "Early warning signal: Anthropic's Mythos puts Indian fintechs on guard")
Currency policy is costing India: Managing rupee harder in open economy
India is no longer the closed, simple economy of the 1970s. When the RBI attempts to fix the price of the rupee, it must contend with the incentives of millions of rational actors
 "Currency policy is costing India: Managing rupee harder in open economy")
No discrimination against any state under women quota Bills, says PM
PM Modi and HM Shah defend women's quota amendments in Lok Sabha, reject Opposition claims of bias against southern states and warn against blocking the legislation
 "No discrimination against any state under women quota Bills, says PM")
India's marine products exports up, rice down in FY26: Trade data
India's marine exports rise nearly 14% in FY26 despite tariffs and war impact, while rice shipments decline amid weak prices and West Asia disruptions
 "India's marine products exports up, rice down in FY26: Trade data")
'Golden Ticket': VC company funds Indian AI startups' shift to US
All In Capital invests $350,000 in Vasuki AI, marking first relocation under its Golden Ticket programme aimed at helping Indian AI startups access global capital and scale
 "'Golden Ticket': VC company funds Indian AI startups' shift to US")
West Asia conflict: US waiver ends, India to keep Russia oil tap open
Indian refiners plan to continue sourcing Russian crude from non-sanctioned suppliers and vessels despite US decision not to renew temporary sanctions waivers
 "West Asia conflict: US waiver ends, India to keep Russia oil tap open")
Datanomics: Met accuracy improves; farm GVA shifts slightly from crops
Improving monsoon forecasts and a gradual shift from crops to livestock are reducing agriculture's direct impact on India's overall economic growth
 "Datanomics: Met accuracy improves; farm GVA shifts slightly from crops")
US Section 301 investigation: India Inc rejects excess capacity premise
In submissions to USTR, industry bodies flag risks to supply chain ties
 "US Section 301 investigation: India Inc rejects excess capacity premise")
Hiring to slow as West Asia conflict weighs on firms: H&S partner
Hiring may slow and recovery could take up to two years if West Asia conflict persists, says Heidrick & Struggles partner, citing inflation pressures and global uncertainty
 "Hiring to slow as West Asia conflict weighs on firms: H&S partner")
HDFC Bank's governance, financial metrics hold well: InGovern Research
InGovern says HDFC Bank's governance and financial metrics remain strong despite Atanu Chakraborty's exit, with RBI also ruling out any material concerns
 "HDFC Bank's governance, financial metrics hold well: InGovern Research")