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September 2026

S&P 500, Dow End Lower As Investors Shrug Off Cooler-Than-Expected Inflation Data — MGM, SPCX, AAPL, TSM In Focus

The personal consumption expenditures price index for August increased at a 3.4% annual rate

This is good news for investors worried about the recent surge in bond yields, and it bolsters the case for not hiking in October,

Krishna Byre Gowda directs officials to fast-track Bengaluru infra work

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda inspected eastern Bengaluru's infra works, directing officials to use a two-track approach: provide immediate relief for issues like potholes and traffic, while planning long-term solutions

Urgent works must be completed first, pending works must be accelerated, and progress must be reviewed continuously,
We should not be in a situation where a road is opened up again tomorrow because today's work was not planned keeping tomorrow's infrastructure in mind,
What were the officials doing while these encroachments were taking place? Even after the encroachments have contributed to the worsening traffic situation, why has action not been taken? How much longer should ordinary citizens suffer because of these delays
Forget land acquisition for the moment. I am folding my hands and asking you first clear the debris from the available space and at least put gravel and make the road motorable,

Rohit's ton, Gill's double ton power India's record chase vs Windies

West Indies were subjected to a brutal batting onslaught from India, as Shubman Gill’s double century and Rohit Sharma’s fluent hundred powered the hosts to their highest successful run chase in ODI history

Asian Games: Unfamiliar Nagoya conditions a challenge, says Sanju Samson

Rain has dominated proceedings in Japan, so with all four quarter-finals being washed out without a ball being bowled, a sunny day on Wednesday has provided hope that we would see some action in Nagoya on Thursday

Boeing’s $20B-Plus Navy Fighter Win Gets Street’s Attention — What BA Investors Need To Know

Boeing (BA) stock drew investor attention on Wednesday after JPMorgan and William Blair weighed in on the company's U.S. Navy sixth-generation fighter win

MILAN 2026: Naval exercise with 42 warships concludes in Vizag

The MILAN 2026 naval exercise, the largest edition with 74 nations, has concluded in Visakhapatnam

Rajnath Singhdefence Minister
This year, with the participation of 74 nations, MILAN 2026 stands as the largest and most inclusive edition to date, a reflection of the confidence the global maritime community places in India as a trusted and responsible maritime partner,
Rajnath Singhdefence Minister
MILAN 2026 seeks to enhance interoperability among navies of partner countries, improve professional competence by sharing professional experiences and practices, and deepen friendships among participating navies by evolving bonds of mutual advantage,

Automakers Welcome CAFE III Norms for Tighter Fuel-Efficiency Targets

The framework offers a clear roadmap for future investments, encouraging diverse technologies to meet stricter fuel-efficiency targets

The clarity and predictability provided by the framework will enable the industry to plan investments, accelerate innovation and offer customers an increasingly compelling range of cleaner mobility solutions,
The regulation recognizes the contribution of multiple powertrain technologies and fuels encouraging multi-faceted R&D and innovation,
The norms provide a clear and predictable regulatory roadmap through a 3+2 year compliance block structure, enabling manufacturers to undertake long-term product and technology planning with greater certainty,

Rahul's Balaghat visit for 'political mileage', says MP Deputy CM

Rajendra Shukla (politician)madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister
When the incident happened, if he had come at that time, it would have shown that he had sensitivity. Now, after all the work has been done and the situation has been organised, Rahul Gandhi is going there for politics, which we condemn in a democracy,
Rajendra Shukla (politician)madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister
More than 3,100 bonded doctors have been posted at Primary Health Centres, and more than 2,600 have already joined. This will help strengthen primary healthcare services in remote areas,
How many days after the incident is Rahul Gandhi coming to Balaghat? When opposition leaders plan their programmes in this manner, it shows that they lack sensitivity and are going among the people merely to gain political mileage and mark their presence,
Whether it is vaccination or the distribution of ORS and zinc medicines, 100 per cent coverage has been achieved. Four CDPOs (Child Development Project Officers) have been posted there and the number of ASHA workers has also been increased,
When the area was under the influence of Naxalism, it was not possible to reach the last person in such remote areas. This is why making the country Naxal-free and completely free from terrorism has been a priority of the BJP government. In the two blocks and 50 villages of Balaghat where such incidents occurred, the problems related to malnutrition and other difficulties have now been brought completely under control. The Chief Minister is continuously monitoring the situation and we are reviewing it through virtual conferences. The situation is now under control,
The long-standing shortage of doctors at Primary Health Centres will now be completely addressed. These centres cater to a population of around 25,000 to 30,000 people. With doctors available there, free tests and medicines, as well as various programmes being implemented under the National Health Mission, will reach people more effectively,
Those who created this problem are today going there and expressing their sympathy. In reality, Congress was the origin of this problem. Rahul Gandhi is currently trying to create a state of confusion across the country. Whether it is the Election Commission issue or other matters, they are working with the belief that if they repeat a lie 100 times, perhaps people will accept it as the truth. They are not talking about facts,
Rahul Gandhi should thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav that we have ended this decades-old problem and made Balaghat a Naxal-free area,

Temasek expands Middle East presence with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi offices

It also intends to engage directly with institutions in Qatar and other regional markets to develop investment and partnership opportunities

The Middle East is an important part of Temasek’s global network. The pace and ambition of economic transformation across the region are remarkable, and its long-term fundamentals remain highly attractive."
Chia Song Hweepresident & COO, Temasek International, Singapore
Being on the ground in the Middle East will strengthen engagement with our partners and enhance access to investment opportunities for Temasek and our portfolio companies throughout the region and beyond to Central Asia and Africa.”... Equally, it allows us to bring complementary expertise from across our ecosystem to these markets, expanding pathways to create lasting value with like-minded partners,
We see strong alignment between the region’s priorities and Temasek’s own areas of focus,

Apple Reportedly Prepares Major Smart-Home Push With Siri AI At Center — New Hub, Apple TV And HomePod Mini Nearly Ready

Apple’s smart-home efforts stretch back to the Home app in 2016, and the original HomePod announced in 2017

BJP leaders slam INDIA bloc, say coalition has no political relevance

BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Premchand Bairwa attacked the INDIA bloc, calling it irrelevant and created to promote Rahul Gandhi

Whenever they have formed alliances, those alliances have failed; the reason for this failure is a lack of trust in their modus operandi. In contrast, the BJP’s alliances endure because they are rooted in the party's ethos, values, and work culture."
Rajeev Chandrasekharkeralam BJP President
INDIA alliance has no relevance; it did not have any earlier and does not have any today,
Mallikarjun Khargecongress president
Everyone has decided to fight together in a united manner,
Premchand Bairwadeputy Chief Minister
Since the public trusts the BJP, its alliances remain strong. Therefore, I do not believe their alliance will last, or indeed, has ever lasted. You can see how many times they have formed alliances and subsequently failed,
Mallikarjun Khargecongress president
Discussions continued for around three-and-a-half hours. Many leaders expressed their views. Uddhav Thackeray ji and Hemant Soren ji also shared their views. Everyone has decided to fight together in a united manner,

Women must choose themselves, focus on growth, says CM Rekha Gupta

Rekha Guptadelhi Chief Minister
When I was a student like you, I never thought that I would become the Chief Minister and speak to you,
Rekha Guptadelhi Chief Minister
If anyone does anything wrong in this city, they will not be spared,
In Delhi, we frequently hear of incidents that cast doubt on the safety and security of girls. In such situations, families and society often talk about imposing restrictions. But why only on girls? What about the boys?”
I stand with every daughter of mine. Whatever fight you have to fight, I will stand with you."
There is no place for fear or terror in our city. We have to ensure that our daughters can go anywhere at any time. Those who do something wrong will receive such punishment that future generations will think before committing such an act,
Everyone should understand their dos and don'ts. Boys should understand that they have to respect others, and they should know that 'NO' means NO,
Girls and women often have one shortcoming: they think they do not want to do anything for themselves and only want to do things for their families. But first, choose yourself,