National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides

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India names 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh

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Technology transfer deal boosts India's defence manufacturing ambitions

Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy

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Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot

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India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims

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Asian stock markets surged following the Federal Reserve's recent decision, mirroring the upward trajectory of U.S. equities and bonds. The Federal Reserve's indication that it might conclude its policy tightening cycle was met with optimism by investors.

Global Markets Roundup | Asian markets rally after U.S. Fed's monetary policy decision

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expansive geopolitical and geo-economic outreach appears to be yielding the benefits for the world's fifth biggest economy.

UAE to bet on India's prized economy with up to $50bn in investments: Report

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at 22-year high, says economy is ‘strong’ The United States Federal Reserve voted to keep the interest rate, which currently stands at a 22-year high, unchanged for a second straight meeting.

WION Business Wrap | Japan's package, India's digitisation ambitions & much more

Toyota Motor has reported a remarkable surge in its second-quarter profit, more than doubling its earnings while significantly revising its full-year outlook. The substantial boost in profits is attributed to a weaker yen currency, which has amplified the impact of robust global sales.

Toyota achieves impressive Q2 profit amid weak yen and growing hybrid demand 

The United Kingdom has taken a significant step by removing the guarantees on £979 million ($1.2 billion) worth of loans extended to businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

UK removes guarantees on £1 bn Covid loans. Here's why it matters

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled a comprehensive $113 billion economic package, aimed at controlling the effects of surging inflation. The proposed package encompasses various strategies, including temporary cuts to income and residential taxes, along with subsidies intended to alleviate the burdens of escalating gasoline and utility bills.

Japan announces $113 bn package to counter inflation woes 

The stage is set, and the curtains are drawn as Airbnb, known for its unique and welcoming accommodations, takes the spotlight. In a world where travel has become a cherished experience of the 21st century, it appears that travelers are now navigating uncharted waters.

Decoding tourism trends through Airbnb's financial results

India's Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has announced the country's ambitious plans for digital transformation.

India aims to digitise 20 per cent of GDP by 2025-26: Rajeev Chandrasekhar 

In a rapidly changing world where the boundaries between work and personal life continue to blur, the debate over a 70-hour workweek has taken center stage. NR Narayana Murthy's impassioned call for India's youth to work longer hours has ignited discussions on productivity, practicality, and the very essence of what it means to thrive in a technology-driven era.

Redefining Productivity: How a 70-hour workweek debate challenges conventional wisdom

In a bipartisan call to action, leaders of a US congressional committee are pressing treasury secretary Janet Yellen, to swiftly implement outbound investment restrictions on China.

US-China investment rules under scrutiny | World Business Watch

Consumer confidence in the US hit a five-month low in October as gloomier economic forecasts & rising prices dampened optimism. Data released on Tuesday showed that the conference board's index dropped to 102.6 last month from 104.3 in September.

US consumer confidence drops to a five-month low

India's import of Russian oil eased in October after an increase in prices. However, oil supply from Saudi Arabia rose. Indian refiners have slowed Russian oil imports in recent months from the nearly 2 million barrels per peak seen earlier this year as discounts have narrowed.

India's Russian oil imports fall in October as prices rise

The World Gold Council (WGC) on Tuesday expressed concerns that gold prices reaching near record highs may diminish the demand for gold in India during the country's peak festival season.

Gold demand in India dims amid soaring prices: Report 

Shares of Nvidia Corp, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, tumbled by nearly 5 per cent, reaching a five-month low in the wake of a report that the company may be compelled to cancel advanced chip orders valued at up to $5 billion destined for China.

Nvidia's shares plunge to five-month low amid cancelled China orders

Asian stock markets kicked off the day with a positive note, opening in the green, while U.S. stocks faced losses for the third consecutive month. Oil prices made a marginal climb, and the price of gold dropped below $2,000 per ounce.

Global Markets Roundup | Markets await US Fed's monetary policy decision today

In the Asia-Pacific region, the majority of markets saw declines ahead of a significant monetary policy decision by the Bank of Japan. Investors were also evaluating manufacturing data from China.

Global Markets Roundup | S&P 500 rebounds after correction

In India's rapidly evolving startup ecosystem, female entrepreneurs are carving their paths to success, transforming their ventures into thriving businesses. According to the 'Women in India's Startup Ecosystem Report' (WISER), women-led startups in India have experienced substantial growth, accounting for 18 per cent of the startup landscape in the past five years.

India's women-led startups surge 18%, unicorns climb to 17%: Report

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. WeWork nears bankruptcy amidst crushing debt and plummeting value The embattled flexible workspace provider, WeWork, is reportedly on the verge of filing for bankruptcy in the coming week.

WION Business Wrap | WeWork's woes, fall in US consumer confidence

In the ever-evolving landscape of the workforce, there's a generation that often goes unnoticed. They're not millennials, nor are they baby boomers. Meet the GenXers, born between 1965 and 1980.

The Generational Work Symphony: GenX, Millennials, and GenZ in a crescendo of success

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, in his latest testimony, has expressed "regret" for failing to investigate the $8 billion debt his hedge fund borrowed from the cryptocurrency exchange before its collapse last November.

'Deeply regret': FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces intense scrutiny in fraud trial

Finnish telecom giant Nokia has taken legal action against Amazon and HP, filing a lawsuit in Delaware federal court that alleges patent infringement related to video streaming technology.

Nokia sues Amazon and HP for patent infringement in video streaming 

The embattled flexible workspace provider, WeWork, is reportedly on the verge of filing for bankruptcy in the coming week, as per a Reuters reported. This revelation triggered a sharp decline in the company's stock, with shares plummeting 32 per cent in after-hours trading.

WeWork nears bankruptcy amidst crushing debt and plummeting value

Bitcoin, the crypto giant that just turned 15, offers a tantalizing glimpse into what could have been for early investors. If you had allocated a mere dollar on its day of inception, you might have found yourself among the ranks of billionaires today In October 2009, the first Bitcoin exchange transaction took place, involving over 5,000 tokens for a paltry sum of $5.

Here's how much you'd be worth if you had invested in Bitcoin on day 1

The European Union is considering fresh sanctions on Russia that would impact Moscow's trade worth about $5 billion. A Bloomberg report quoting sources shows the new sanctions would include export bans on welding machines, chemicals, and other technology used for military reasons.

Ukraine War: EU mulling fresh sanctions on Russia

Consumer confidence in the United States fell for a third straight month in October as gloomier economic forecasts and rising prices dampened optimism. Data released on Tuesday showed that The Conference Board's index dropped from 104.

US consumer confidence hits a five-month low

Tech employees at The New York Times have organised a half-day strike, protesting the publisher's unilateral push to bring them back to the office. The work stoppage commenced at 1 p.

New York Times tech workers stage half-day strike over return-to-office rules 