ABC, CBS and More TV Networks Wont Film Xis Arrival Amid Trumps Press Ban
GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 3:13AM IST
The White House TV pool has suspended its coverage of President Trump since he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. The suspension was not expected to change before the arrival of Chinas leader on Wednesday.
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Major TV Networks Wont Film Xis Arrival
GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 2:59AM IST
The White House TV pool has suspended its coverage of President Trump since he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. The suspension was not expected to change before the China leaders arrival on Wednesday.
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Judge Holds Off on Immediate Ruling on White Houses Media Ban
GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 2:27AM IST
Judge Timothy J. Kelly heard arguments about President Trumps recent decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House grounds. He said he would issue a decision about it as soon as possible.
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US stocks: US market ends down as oil prices, Treasury yields rise
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 1:49AM IST
In a turbulent day for Wall Street, the markets faced declines primarily driven by disappointing performances from Alphabet and Amazon, compounded by increasing Treasury yields. Meanwhile, a spike in oil prices ensued following Iran's President's remarks at the UN, impacting overall market sentiment. Despite this, US business activity surged to remarkable levels, raising speculation about possible interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
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Trump Backtracks on Plan for New Controls on N.I.H. Grants
GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 1:41AM IST
Democrats and Republicans in Congress opposed the creation of a commission with the power to veto federal research awards.
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White House Backtracks on Plan to Exert New Control Over N.I.H. Grants
GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 1:30AM IST
Democrats and Republicans in Congress opposed the creation of a commission with the power to veto federal research awards.
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Crude prices rise nearly 2% amid choppy trade
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 1:03AM IST
Oil prices saw an increase of almost 2% in a volatile market influenced by geopolitical tensions. Traders reacted to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's assurance of Iran's resilience amidst ongoing negotiations. Brent crude futures surged by $1.84, reaching $101.09 by evening, while West Texas Intermediate prices also rose. Discussions included the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid conflicting statements from Iranian officials.
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Florida Files Lawsuit Against The New York Times
GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:53AM IST
The states attorney general demanded access to company records to examine how the newspapers board oversees editorial standards amid claims of anti-Israel bias.
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India ramps up LPG output as festival season begins
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:47AM IST
Indias state-owned refiners have raised domestic LPG production to around 44,000 tonnes a day as festive-season demand rises and renewed conflict in the Persian Gulf disrupts contracted supplies. Production is nearly 20% higher than the August average, while refiners are also exploring increased US LPG purchases to diversify supplies. The US has already emerged as Indias largest LPG supplier, with its share of imports rising above 20% from 6% last year.
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Two in 5 overnight trips in rural India for medical care, shows data
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:42AM IST
Medical treatment accounts for 38.4% of rural overnight trips, with health journeys costing households far more than leisure travel
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Govt cuts edible oil duty to ease prices
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:41AM IST
The government has cut customs duty on various edible oils, which includes crude and refined oils. These changes aim to reduce import costs and potentially ease domestic prices. The reduced duties are effective from September 24, allowing businesses to benefit immediately. India, one of the largest edible oil importers, is sensitive to global commodity price fluctuations. This action may provide relief from rising food inflation across the country.
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Bond Yields Soar as Investors Foresee Another Fed Interest Rate Increase
GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:38AM IST
The 10-year Treasury yield on Wednesday rose to around 5.1 percent, as investors increasingly expect the Fed Reserve will raise interest rates again.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:36AM IST
FSSAI said action had been initiated against Amazon, Flipkart India, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto and BigBasket over allegedly misleading claims related to Happilo Premium Date Bites - Zesty Orange. Separately, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket face action over alleged misleading claims and non-compliant product information involving three Milky Mist products - Fresh Low Fat Cream, Farm Fresh Curd and Greek Yoghurt.
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Reliances FMCG war chest swells
INDIA NEWS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:36AM IST
Kolkata: Reliance Industries has quadrupled the authorised share capital of its rapidly expanding fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) arm, Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), to 40,000 crore, potentially giving it greater headroom for capital infusion, as well as increased its borrowing and investment limits, as it scales up the business, according to the latest regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies.RCPL, which sells Campa Cola and the Independence range of staples, said the authorised share capital increase would facilitate the issuance of capital in view of the expanding scale of its FMCG operations.Also Read: Reliance Industries' FMCG business turns EBITDA positive for the first timeIt has also tripled its borrowing limit to 27,000 crore from 9,000 crore to meet the "increased fund requirement for the business". The limit for making investments in, or providing loans to, other companies has been doubled to 4,000 crore, according to the filings accessed through business intelligence platform Tofler.Reliance Industries has also extended the tenure of three executive directors-T Krishnakumar (66), Ketan Mody (49) and Asim Parekh (61)-by five years to 2030. The RCPL board approved the resolutions in July and August, the filings showed. Queries emailed to Reliance Industries remained unanswered until press time.RCPL had last December raised its authorised share capital to 10,000 crore as part of a restructuring of the parent group's FMCG business, following which the FMCG business became a direct subsidiary of Reliance Industries instead of being a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRVL).The restructuring involved the transfer of FMCG brands from Reliance Retail to RRVL through a slump sale.Also Read: Ambani uses 10 power again for the next disruption in a hot Indian marketThe then RCPL was then amalgamated with RRVL, following which the consolidated "consumer brands business undertaking" was demerged from RRVL into a new entity, Tira Beauty Ltd, which was subsequently rebranded as RCPL again.In its latest filings, RCPL said its "business outlook for FY 2026-27 and coming years is positive with both value and volume expected to grow".RCPL reported total income of 7,042 crore and a net loss of 125 crore for the period December 2025 to March 2026, according to the filings.
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Reliance Consumer Products quadruples authorised capital to 40,000 crore as FMCG business scales up
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:36AM IST
Reliance Industries has expanded the authorised share capital of Reliance Consumer Products to 40,000 crore. The company has tripled its borrowing limit to 27,000 crore to support its FMCG operations. Executive directors T Krishnakumar, Ketan Mody, and Asim Parekh have had their tenures extended until 2030. Recent filings indicate a positive business outlook for FY 2026-27 for RCPL.
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Praj Industries looks beyond ethanol slowdown, targets data centres and semiconductors
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:34AM IST
Praj Industries is facing challenges in its core ethanol business due to domestic demand constraints. The company aims to diversify into areas like hyperscale data centres and new biofuels for growth. Current inquiries for new projects are limited to specific states experiencing ethanol deficits. A recent agreement for modular infrastructure in data centres signifies Praj's entry into a new market.
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ET Graphics: Entry-level hatchbacks regain ground after GST cuts, but SUVs continue to dominate
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:25AM IST
Entry-level hatchbacks saw an increase in market share, rising to 3.3% during the first five months of FY27. This increase occurred after the GST cuts implemented last year. Meanwhile, SUVs maintained their popularity, holding a 58% share in the same period. The growing preference for SUVs is mirrored in the used-car market as well. Overall, the automotive landscape in India continues to evolve with these trends.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:16AM IST
Religious travel accounted for 47.7% of domestic overnight trips in India during the year to June 2026, making it the most common purpose of travel, according to the Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey released by the statistics ministry. Health and medical travel followed at 29.6%, while holidaying, leisure and recreation accounted for 22.1%. Religious travel led in both rural and urban areas, while rural households recorded 127 trips per 100 households during the period.
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RFK Jr. Drew $4 Million in Book Advances From Publisher Who Also Monetized MAHA
GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:16AM IST
A new disclosure also shows $210,000 in consulting fees paid to Cheryl Hines, the health secretarys wife, by one of several MAHA-affiliated groups capitalizing from his agenda.
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Zydus Lifesciences expects decent growth for five years as innovation matures: Sharvil Patel
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:15AM IST
Zydus Lifesciences is transitioning from a traditional pharmaceutical company to a more patient-driven organization. The company plans to focus on specialty medicines and biotechnology innovation. It aims to achieve double-digit revenue growth and improved profitability over the next five years. Zydus intends to enhance its oncology franchise and explore partnerships for novel biologics. The expected contributions from discovery-led products will materialize from 2030 onwards, strengthening its market position.
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Suzlons Girish Tanti says wind energy sector can meet 100 GW target by 2030
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:11AM IST
Indias wind energy industry has visibility of around 85 GW of capacity that could be commissioned before 2030, putting it broadly on track to meet the governments 100 GW wind power target, Suzlon Energy co-founder Girish Tanti told ET. He identified grid readiness and continuity in the bidding pipeline as key challenges, while suggesting that India could target 400 GW of wind capacity by 2047 as renewable energy penetration increases.
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US diesel futures fall on report of export ban plan; White House calls it fake news
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:08AM IST
US diesel futures fell significantly following reports of a potential 90-day export ban. President Donald Trump expressed his support for the ban to manage rising fuel prices. However, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated that such a ban may not effectively resolve the price issues. Diesel prices have surged due to supply cuts from major exporters like Russia and Saudi Arabia.
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Trade bodies call for 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest MDR levy
INDIA MARKET | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:04AM IST
Business associations plan a No UPI Day on October 2 to protest the 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate set to apply to UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 from October 15
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ET Graphics: Indian skies lose altitude as August air traffic falls and West Asia risks mount
INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 12:01AM IST
In August, domestic air passenger traffic decreased by 6.34% compared to the previous year, reaching 12.12 million. For the first eight months of 2026, passenger traffic totaled 110.53 million, slightly lower than 110.72 million last year. Economic concerns regarding the West Asian conflict may affect future traffic growth and profitability. Elevated fuel prices and airspace restrictions could pose significant challenges for the aviation sector.
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Check Point Software appoints Krishnan V V as MD for India, South Asia
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:58PM IST
Cybersecurity solutions provider Check Point Software Technologies on Wednesday announced the appointment of Krishnan V V as its Managing Director and Country Head for India and South Asia, effective immediately.
In his new role, Krishnan will oversee the company's business strategy, profit and loss (P&L) performance, go-to-market execution, and organisational development across the region, according to a company statement.
He will report to Ruma Balasubramanian, President, Asia Pacific & Japan (APAC & Japan), the company said.
Krishnan brings over three decades of leadership experience. Before joining Check Point, he served as Country Director - BFSI at Palo Alto Networks. He has also previously held senior leadership positions at several companies, including Wipro, Sun Microsystems, Oracle, Symantec and Seclore.
"India sits at the centre of many of the world's most important technology and business transformations. As AI adoption accelerates, organisations are looking ...
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Disneys Fired C.E.O. Bob Chapek Settles Scores With Bob Iger in New Book
GLOBAL NEWS | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:58PM IST
In a new memoir, Bob Chapek publicly addresses his 2022 ouster for the first time. He blames Mr. Iger, who both preceded and succeeded him at Disney.
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Kennedy Drew $4 Million in Book Advances From Publisher Who Also Monetized MAHA
GLOBAL NEWS | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:54PM IST
A new disclosure also shows $210,000 in consulting fees paid to Cheryl Hines, the health secretarys wife, by one of several MAHA-affiliated groups capitalizing from his agenda.
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Irdai proposes product-wise commission caps, lower expense limits for insurers
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:54PM IST
Irdai has proposed an overhaul of the commission payment structure for insurance distributors across various products. This new framework aims to establish limits based on product type, distribution channel, and policy size. Additionally, Irdai suggests reducing life and general insurers' overall expense limits within specific timeframes. The commission structure varies significantly between health and property insurance, reflecting market demand.
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Sonam Wangchuk leads march in Leh
INDIA NEWS | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:46PM IST
Srinagar: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a march in Leh along with members of civil society organisation Apex Body Leh Wednesday, on the eve of the anniversary of the death of four people during a protest seeking statehood and constitutional safeguards for the union territory.The Kargil Democratic Alliance held a similar march in Kargil, where hundreds of people participated, including members of the Socialist Party of India and a group of students from Delhi University.Members of the Apex Body Leh and the Kargil socio-political organisations plan to hold a big gathering at a stadium in Leh Thursday in remembrance of the people killed on September 24, 2025. They are also expected to reiterate their position in the wake of ongoing dialogue between representatives of Ladakh and the union home ministry.Also read | 'Chintan Shivir' discusses governance, reforms, outreach to youth and women on Day 1The two organisations stated that no major irreversible restructuring should be done on matters such as governance mechanisms and land transfers before an elected body is in place in the union territory."Hundreds of people have joined us in this march and tomorrow people will gather in Leh and offer prayers for peace and progress of the region," said Wangchuk.Also read | MP traders protest UPI MDR with No UPI Day, urge customers to pay cash
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Microsoft Commits Over $10 Billion For AI And Cloud Push Across Four Gulf Nations
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:38PM IST
The investment will span the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.
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US Open To 'Bigger Deal' Or Extending Truce, Bessent Says After Meeting China's He
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:33PM IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng
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Amazon Reaches Back To Laid-Off Workers For AI Roles Amid Hiring Shift: Report
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:28PM IST
Amazon reaches out to former employees for AI and machine learning roles amid ongoing layoffs.
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INDIA MARKET | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:25PM IST
Nifty has formed a small bullish candle, and on intraday, it is holding a range-bound formation.
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Disney+ Price to Jump 13% to $21.49 Per Month As Soon as Wednesday
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:25PM IST
Walt Disney Co. reported that operating income from the entertainment division soared 64% in its third quarter.
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Mumbais infrastructure push reshapes housing demand, property prices
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:20PM IST
Mumbais rapid infrastructure expansion is reshaping residential demand and property prices across the city and MMR, with projects such as the MTHL, Navi Mumbai International Airport, Coastal Road, Metro network and Goregaon-Mulund Link Road improving connectivity and widening housing catchments. Areas including Chembur, Mulund, Bhandup, Thane, Kandivli, Malad and Borivali have seen property prices rise by around 1012% over the past two years, experts said.
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FSSAI initiates penal action against five leading e-commerce platforms
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:20PM IST
FSSAI has initiated penal action against five e-commerce platforms over product claims, information and the listing of prohibited food articles under food safety regulations
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Nasdaq Tumbles Over 1.3% As Tech Shares Retreat Ahead Of Trump-Xi Talks
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 23 Sep 2026, 11:15PM IST
Technology stocks came under pressure after the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.0458%.
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