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investors digested in-line inflation data and weighed political uncertainty after the U.S. presidential debate. Nike had its steepest one-day fall in over two decades after a gloomy forecast.

NEW DELHI : The government introduced a tax provision last year to prod large corporations into paying their micro and small enterprise vendors in time, only to hear concerns that it could backfire on the intended beneficiaries. It’s now looking to modify how large companies are taxed for delayed payments so that they do not decide to sidestep smaller vendors altogether to avoid the stringent tax treatment, said two officials aware of discussions in the government.

If you’ve found yourself panicking about forgetting to do something before the week’s end, you likely forgot to make your nomination!

troops may be moved to the warfront in Ukraine. This follows the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea. The two sides had signed numerous agreements with a focus on defense cooperation. It is still unclear if North Korean troops will be a part of any combat mission and also there is no clarity on the number of troops who will be moving to Ukraine. Reuters has reported that both the US and Ukraine have taken cognizance of this possibility and are working towards tackling the issue.

Franklin Templeton is expanding its SMA offerings to UBS’s advisory network.

Tractor Supply says it is ending an array of corporate diversity and climate efforts

Biman Bandyopadhyay has sought the intervention of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar to resolve the stand-off over the oath-taking ceremony of the two newly-elected Trinamool MLAs. Meanwhile, Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday hit out at CM Mamata Banerjee, saying, «It is expected of public representatives to abide by the Constitution and not generate erroneous and slanderous impressions, obliquely adverse to the Governor, in public mind». Bose's statement comes a day after Banerjee said that women were scared to go to the Raj Bhawan and the oath-taking ceremony of the two Trinamool MLAs could not be held after they got elected almost a month back. «The alibis floated in public domain are untenable,» Bose posted on X. Bose is now following the X Handle route like former Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, to give his statements.

Joe Biden’s allies wanted him to demonstrate strength and energy on the debate stage to help put to rest questions about the 81-year-old Democrat’s physical and mental acuity.But on the biggest stage in U.S. politics on Thursday night, Biden did not meet their modest expectations.And by the end of the 90-minute showdown, the Democratic president’s allies — party strategists and rank-and-file voters alike — descended into all-out panic following a debate performance punctuated by repeated stumbles, uncomfortable pauses, and a quiet speaking style that was often difficult to understand.

Joe Biden's halting debate performance has led some in his own party to begin questioning whether he should be replaced on the ballot before November. There is no evidence Biden is willing to end his campaign. And it would be nearly impossible for Democrats to replace him unless he chooses to step aside. Here's why:

US presidential debate, the subject of kinesics provides us an insight into the profile of the two potential presidential nominees. Kinesics is the study of body language. This presidential debate has been analyzed by experts who have studied the posture, expressions, tone and tenor and movements of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden. This has been reported by the New York Post. The office of the US President is considered to be the most powerful position in the world and candidates seek to inspire confidence through their conduct and body language. The voters also form an impression at a sub-conscious level after noticing the body language of the candidates.

European stocks are cheap relative to US equities from a valuation perspective. And they got even cheaper recently, dipping after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap election amid the rise of the National Rally party’s Marine Le Pen.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh stated that some MLAs have gone to meet central leaders to effectively address Manipur's issues, not to seek his resignation. A meeting of MLAs was held on Thursday where it was decided to submit a memorandum for lasting peace in Manipur and to make a courtesy call for the victory of the NDA in the general election. Singh mentioned that a small committee would meet central leaders. The memorandum was signed by around 34 to 35 NDA MLAs. He highlighted that it was decided to seek appointments with the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister after the parliamentary session. «They MLAs have entrusted me for getting the appointment,» he said. Biren Singh clarified, «Some MLAs have gone for people are seeking solution and peace. This is rumours promoted by vested interest groups that they have gone to seek my resignation. It is wrong.» He further explained that at the meeting, MLAs expressed their appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their resolve to solve the Manipur issue. «Shah has even started holding meetings with different agencies,» Singh stated.

Lena Waithe’s compelling drama, The Chi, the burning question on everyone’s mind is whether there will be a Season 7. Here’s the latest on the future of this acclaimed series.

Indian Navy on Friday bid adieu to UH-3H helicopter — a versatile platform that has played a crucial role in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations — after 17 years of glorious service, officials said. The de-induction ceremony was held at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam. The event was presided by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command. Veteran officers and sailors of the UH3H squadron graced the event with families reminiscing the yeoman service of the helicopter. The UH-3H helicopter will be replaced by Sea King 42C helicopter at INAS 350 to continue and deliver operational power and capability, a spokesperson of the Navy said in a statement.

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said he was forced to step in the Well of the House as Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar did not allow him an opportunity to speak even as he raised his hand for a long time. Blaming the Rajya Sabha Chairman for the incident, Kharge said that he went to the Well to get his attention. The remarks came as in a rare occurrence, Kharge, the Congress president, stepped in the Well of the House along with other opposition MPs as they were demanding a discussion on the NEET issue. Kharge told reporters outside the Parliament that he raised his hand for a long time and waited for the Chairman to notice him, but his focus was on the treasury benches.

Dhankhar on Friday expressed anguish over Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge trooping into the Well of the House during an opposition protest, saying it is for the first time that a person occupying the post has engaged in such conduct. On Friday, the House witnessed three adjournments due to protests and sloganeering by the opposition. Soon after laying of the listed papers on the table of the House during the morning session, Dhankhar informed that he has not accepted 22 notices by the opposition leaders to suspend the scheduled business of the day and take up discussion on the alleged irregularities in the NEET. This led to protest by the MPs of the opposition parties. They started raising slogans and several of them entered into the Well, leading to adjournment of the proceedings.

inflation is cooling, news that helped ease doubts over how well monetary policy is doing its job after stronger-than-expected price increases earlier in the year. But while progress on a month-to-month basis is increasingly clear, the road to the Fed's 2% inflation goal — measured in year-over-year terms — is likely to be long, complicating discussions about when to cut interest rates. «We are getting evidence that (policy) is tight enough,» San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly told CNBC in an interview just minutes after a Bureau of Economic Analysis report showed inflation did not rise at all from April to May. «It's really challenging to look anywhere and not see monetary policy working: we have growth slowing, spending slowing, the labor market slowing, inflation coming down.»

Michelle Obama is reluctant to support Joe Biden in his re-election campaign. Axios reported that she has been unhappy with the Biden Family for the way the manner in which they treated Kathleen Buhle, her close friend. Buhle is Hunter Biden’s ex-wife and the couple obtained a divorce in 2017. She has expressed her disappointment in private and has largely stayed away from the political campaign ahead of the US Presidential Election in 2024. It has also been suggested that she is not interested in politics and has hence, stayed away. This has been reported by the New York Post.

Candidates in France are making their last campaign pushes for the first round of voting in a pivotal and polarizing legislative election

The Supreme Court has upended a 40-year-old decision that made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment, public health, workplace safety and consumer protections

Executive branch agencies will likely have more difficulty regulating the environment, public health, workplace safety and other issues under a far-reaching decision Friday by the Supreme Court