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US citizen injured in Illinois after ICE agents mistook him for fugitive, hospitalised

US judge questions Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

Afghan woman cyclist who disguised herself as a boy to escape Taliban, wins Asian Games medal

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IIT Bombay CCTV footage emerges: Sahil Wakode seen looking at phone in examination hall

Cyclone Arnab: Landfall expected before midnight tomorrow as IMD issues orange alerts across six states

9 killed, several injured as tourist bus catches fire on Yamuna Expressway

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2,000-foot tube, laser tests and more: China builds towns to expand nuclear arsenal, satellite images show

French court upholds decision to send PSG and Morocco footballer Hakimi to rape trial

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New OTT releases this week (September 21-27, 2026): Shaque: Trust No One, Hunkkaar, Don’t Be Shy- 5 new titles coming to Netflix, Prime Video and more

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'What kind of confession is this?': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s 'terrorists would be roaming New York' remark goes viral, raises alarm online. Watch

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Britain’s Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, in her first budget, announced the country’s largest tax increase in three decades. To address the $28 billion funding gap, reeves plans to raise taxes by $52 billion a year, with a large share falling on businesses.

Rachel Reeves Unveils Largest Tax Hikes in 30 Years

McDonald’s reported a surprising 1.5% drop in global sales in the September quarter, a larger-than-expected decline from analysts’ anticipated fall. McDonald’s sales fell short of wall street’s expectations following weakness in international markets such as France, China, the UK and West Asia. The US though, was a bright spot.

Sales Drop as McDonald's Battles E. Coli Crisis

As Diwali illuminates homes across India, there’s another source of light worth celebrating: India's journey from an economic underdog to a global powerhouse. Reflecting this story is the Sensex. Which has seen exponential growth since its humble beginnings in 1979 when it was valued at just 100. Today, it stands around 80,000, with expectations to reach a stellar 1,50,000 by 2029 -- offering a festive reminder of India’s journey as a rising economic star.

How To Unlock The Power Of Compounding This Diwali

Dhanteras marked a significant uptick in gold sales this year, with approximately 20 to 22 Tonnes sold. This translates to around rupees 16,000 crore or 1.9 billion dollars.

Dhanteras Gold Sales Hit $1.9 BN Amid Strong Festive Demand

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most significant celebrations in India, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. This year, Diwali falls on November 1, 2024, and along with the festivities, a special event known as Muhurat trading takes place. This tradition is rooted in the belief that trading during this auspicious hour can attract prosperity and success for the upcoming year.

Spotlight On India's Muhurat Trading

Gold prices hit a new all-time high overnight due to increased demand for safe-haven assets amidst rising tensions in West Asia and as the last leg of the US Election race heats up. This surge has made gold more expensive, especially in top markets like Dubai. Record gold prices also comes as India celebrates the festival of lights during which the demand for the 'auspicious' yellow metal rises.

Gold Prices Reach A New High In International Markets

Recently, Skyscanner came out with their travel trends for 2025. The report shows a remarkable 66 percent of Indians planning to travel more next year. Take a look at this next report to find what's on the horizon for adventure seekers across the nation.. Watch in for more details!

India Travel Trends: 66% Plan To Travel More In 2025

As Diwali preparations ramp up across India, markets are gearing up for an impressive festive shopping spree. Turnover is projected to touch $50.57 billion. Delhi alone is expected to contribute around $8.92 billion. Following successful celebrations of previous festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Navratri, traders are enhancing their offerings with elaborate decorations, discounts, and a wide range of products aimed at attracting shoppers. Watch in for more details!

India’s Festive Shopping To Generate $50.57 Bn In Turnover

Apple’s iPhone exports from India hit 6 billion dollars in the six months through September. This marks a 33% increase compared to the same period last year. This milestone aligns with apple’s ongoing strategy to shift manufacturing away from china. Watch in for more details!

Apple Ships $6 Bn In India-made iPhones, Eyes China Shift

India's main opposition party, the congress, launched a fresh attack on SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch this week. Congress leader Pawan Khera raised several questions at a press conference on Tuesday.

Congress Targets SEBI Chief's Transactions At A Press Conference

In another setback for the Adani group, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued show-cause notices (SCN) to four Adani group firms. While these group firms disclosed the SEBI notices in their earnings reports, three firms did not report any notices.

SEBI's Show Cause Notices Mark Another Setback For Adani Group

Bangladesh’s GDP growth for the April to June quarter has declined to 3.91%, nearly half of last year's 6.88% growth in the same quarter. This significant drop is attributed to weaker industrial production, which grew by only 3.98% compared to 10.16% in the previous year. The slowdown has also affected agriculture and services, with agricultural growth down slightly and service sector growth reaching 5.8%.

Bangladesh's GDP Growth Slows To 3.91% Amid Industrial Decline

Sub-Saharan Africa is facing a tough economic year. While the IMF projects growth at 3.6%, high debt, inflation, and social unrest are putting pressure on recovery efforts. Our next report delves into the economic pressures gripping African countries…take a look.

Global Uncertainty Clouds Africa’s Recovery Path

In the face of proposed tax reforms in the UK, a significant migration trend is emerging among high-net-worth individuals. Research by migration consultancy Henley and partners indicates that over 6,000 millionaires are expected to leave Britain for the European union by the end of December. Watch in for more details!

UK Tax Fears Propel Millionaires To Italy

Vovchansk, a Ukrainian town, that lies just five kilometres from the Russian border, has been completely destroyed after over two years of Russia-Ukraine war. It had a population of about 20,000 before the war and now only the survives in the memories of those who fled the frontline town. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Gains Ground As Ukraine Struggles To Hold The Line

Pakistan is moving to finalise the long-delayed privatisation of its national airline, along with the outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport by November 2024. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced this timeline during the world bank’s annual meetings in Washington. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan's Privatisation Reforms Delayed From June To November

Amid a slower economic environment in China, Generation Z is leading a shift in consumer habits with a focus on emotional spending. This trend is evident in the strong performance of Pop Mart, the country’s top blind box toy retailer. Watch in for more details!

Gen Z’s Emotional Purchases Drive Growth In China’s Consumer Sector

Most people dream of getting rich, and many achieve that dream, only to discover that staying rich is a whole different ball game. The truth is, accumulating wealth is just the first chapter--- the real story unfolds in how you manage and invest that money. Investing is the key to transforming fleeting fortunes into lasting legacies.

Investing: Your Path To Lasting Wealth

Boeing is launching a nearly $19 Billion share sale as part of a major effort to address its liquidity needs and avoid a potential credit downgrade to junk status. The company has put 90 million common shares and approximately $5 billion in depositary shares on the market.

Boeing Begins $19 BN Share Sale To Prevent Credit Downgrade

Oil prices dropped over $3 a barrel on Monday, following Israel's strikes on Iran that left oil facilities unharmed. With a muted response from Tehran, traders are optimistic about reduced tensions. Citi bank has also lowered its Brent price target to $70 for the next three months. Watch in for more details!

Brent Crude Drops Over 4% To Lowest Since October

The stories of successful leaders like Tim Cook and the late Steve Jobs reveal a critical trait that sets them apart: cognitive flexibility. Cook, who worked closely with jobs, emphasizes the importance of being willing to change one’s mind when faced with new evidence. This adaptability is not just a hallmark of great leaders, it’s a valuable mindset for anyone striving for success.

The 1% Playbook: Lessons From Steve Jobs

This festive season, wealth advisors suggest a diversified investment approach as an ideal way to capitalize on market dynamics. Multi-asset allocation funds, or multi-asset funds, are gaining traction. With volatility hitting equities, many experts see these funds as a balanced choice.

Your Money: What Are Multi-asset Funds?

Pakistan has sought an additional loan of 10 billion yuan (approximately USD 1.4 billion) from China, following the depletion of its existing trade facility of 30 billion yuan (around USD 4.3 billion), according to a report on Sunday. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan Seeks Additional $1.4 Billion Loan From China

After Japan's ruling coalition failed to secure a majority in parliament, the yen extended its decline. This was stoked by speculation the political uncertainty would impact the central bank's rate-hike policy. Crude slumps after Israeli's decision to limit its strikes on Iran and avoid oil facilities. Watch in for more details!

Japan's Stocks Rise As Traders Weigh Election Impact

As deflationary pressures hurt finances, profits at china's large industrial firms fell more quickly in September than a month earlier. This comes despite Beijing's unprecedented stimulus blitz. Following a 17.8% decline in august, industrial earnings at major Chinese firms dropped 27.1% last month. Profits in the first nine months of 2024 are down 3.5% compared to last year. Watch in for more details!

China's Industrial Profits Continue To Plunge

India is looking inward for defence production, with a tie-up with the airbus plant in Gujarat. The country is beefing up its defense production. With its first private facility for military aircraft, India is looking at ramping up domestic defence production to reduce its need to import. The plant is a joint venture between airbus and tata advanced systems.

India Ramps Up Domestic Defense Production To Cut Reliance On Imports