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NEW DELHI : Retail inflation fell to a four-month low of 4.87% in October as food prices eased, prompting expectations that the central bank may yet again keep policy rates unchanged at its monetary policy review next month. Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation stood at 5.02% in September, remaining within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) comfort zone of 2-6% for the second consecutive month. In October 2022, retail inflation stood at 6.77%.

fire after three people tried to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle in Washington, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The officials said that the incident happened late Sunday when the agents were out with Naomi Biden, the granddaughter of Joe Biden, in Washington's posh Georgetown neighborhood. There, the agents saw the three people breaking a window of the parked and unoccupied SUV, the report quoted officials as saying.

NEW DELHI : The government is considering implementing stricter norms to enforce the use of local components to bolster domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) amid instances of companies violating phased manufacturing programme (PMP) norms by assembling vehicles with imported parts. The Union ministry of heavy industries is considering introducing a 50% domestic value addition (DVA) requirement and doing away with the phased manufacturing programme as part of its proposed Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME) III, according to two people familiar with the development. DVA is calculated based on the net selling price of a product and the landed cost of imported inputs.

NEW DELHI : India’s top banks are looking to hire aggressively from the batch of 2024 in engineering, business and graduate colleges to complement hiring from the market, augment digital initiatives and compensate for losses in front-line sales staff. According to bankers and executives at some of the large engineering and management colleges, compensation could range from ₹8 lakh to ₹40 lakh, depending on the roles on offer.

NEW DELHI : The Centre is in talks with Rajasthan to increase procurement of wheat and coarse grains, a government official said, seeking anonymity. At present, Rajasthan buys oilseeds and pulses in larger quantities than it does wheat and coarse grains. The centre seeks to improve wheat procurement and encourage millet consumption by running the procurement drive in collaboration with state and central agencies.

MUMBAI : Biocon Biologics Ltd, the biosimilar arm of Biocon, will consider a listing only after it completes the integration of its Viatris portfolio, which is due by the end of March, the company’s chief executive officer Sreehas Tambe said in an interview. The company is also looking to secure US regulatory approval for Aspart (insulin biosimilar) and Bevacizumab (cancer biosimilar) before going ahead with its initial public offering, he added. Biocon Biologics had acquired Viatris’ global biosimilar portfolio for $3.34 billion in November 2022 in a cash and equity transaction.

KuCoin, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has recently disclosed a survey report, “Into The Cryptoverse: Understanding Crypto Users in the UAE”, which is the 17th edition in its report series. The survey engaged 597 cryptocurrency investors from the UAE, providing vital insights into the indispensable need for trust, security, and crypto education. The findings also reinforce the UAE's emerging recognition as a cryptocurrency hub, with a remarkable 72% preference for Bitcoin among the respondents.

In a newly published assurance opinion, Tether Holdings Limited disclosed its financial standing for Q3 2023, substantiated by a comprehensive assessment conducted by BDO, a globally recognized independent public accounting entity. The attestation, dated October 31, 2023, reaffirms the veracity of Tether’s Consolidated Reserves Report (CRR) as of September 30, 2023, offering a detailed breakdown of the assets maintained by the Group.

Investment banks’ equities teams enjoyed a bumper October after more than $1 billion in block trades crossed traders’ desks last month.

Donald Trump's older sister Maryanne Barry was found dead today at her home in Manhattan on Monday. She was 86. Born on April 5,1937 in Queens, New York City, Maryanne Trump Barry was the eldest child of real estate developer Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump.

Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is planning to expand its fuel retail network by 14,273 pumps or nearly two-thirds to enhance its share in the rapidly growing domestic fuel market. The company, which operates a quarter of the country's petrol pumps, has reported a profit of ₹19,052 crore for the April-September period, a half-yearly record for the company. It is pressing ahead with fuel network expansion as the demand for petrol and diesel continues to grow on new vehicle sales and expanding economy.

Myanmar fled into Mizoram's Champhai district on Sunday evening after the Myanmar army clashed with pro-democracy group Chinland Defence Force. Mizoram was on high alert following the refugee influx. State government insiders said that Myanmar jet fighters dropped two bombs on Rihkhawdar village, 4 km away from Mizoram's Zokhawthar village.

Outlander fans are in a fervor for the forthcoming Episode 9 of Season 7. The first eight episodes, aired in the summer of 2023, have left Jamie, Claire, Rachel, Rollo, and Roger embroiled in fresh challenges. Embracing a Season 1-style format, Starz divided Season 7 into two segments, leaving enthusiasts hanging for the second part, containing episodes 9 to 16, expected in early 2024.

Manappuram Finance on Monday reported a 37 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 561 crore for the second quarter ended September 30. The non-banking finance company, primarily in gold loans, had posted a net profit of Rs 410 crore in the same quarter a year ago.

Hackers stole more than $60 million worth of crypto in six months from Ethereum wallets with Create2, according to on-chain sleuth ScamSniffer.

drug-resistant” salmonella infections has spread across six provinces, affecting many children aged five and under, prompting a public health notice.On Saturday, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) issued a public health notice saying it, along with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada, launched an investigation into the salmonella outbreak, revealing raw pet food and cattle contact as likely culprits.“Many of the individuals who became sick are children five years of age or younger. Illnesses associated with this outbreak strain may be difficult to treat with commonly recommended antibiotics, if antibiotic treatment is needed,” PHAC said in a statement.The outbreak is still ongoing, as illnesses continue to be reported to PHAC.After investigating the outbreak, PHAC said two sources were identified.The first source was linked to exposure to raw meat prepared for pets.

Cole Palmer, the 21-year old midfielder for English Premier League club Chelsea and England, displayed a stunning performance against his former club Manchester City yesterday at the former’s home ground Stamford Bridge. Palmer not only displayed immense maturity throughout the match with his dribbling and pass distribution which cut apart the opponent’s midfield and defense, but ended the night by scoring a penalty under massive pressure during injury time to equalize the score at 4-4. Chelsea’s season has been quite up and down as their manager Mauricio Pochettino is still understanding how to get the best out of a team which has promising young players like Palmer. They came into this fixture after a chaotic 4-1 win against London rivals and then league toppers Tottenham Hotspurs.

US President Joe Biden's kin, Secret Service agents protecting Biden’s granddaughter Naomi Biden opened fire after three people tried to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle. According to the AP report, the agents, assigned to protect Naomi Biden, were out with her in the Georgetown neighborhood when they saw three people breaking a window of the parked and unoccupied SUV.

Pakistan are Laskhar-e-Taiba chief Hafeez Saeed's deputy and Jamaat-ud-Dawa leader Abdul Salam Bhuttavi, Canada-based Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), close aide of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, Shahid Latif, and his brother Haris Hashim. While the government was battling for these wanted terrorists but their killings has led to accusations against the Indian government by Pakistan and Canada. The fresh controversy erupted after Nijjar was killed in Canada by two masked men in Canand outside a Gurudwara. Following Nijjar's murder a massive diplomatic row erupted between India and Canada.

ecological concerns were not addressed, noted environmentalist Ravi Chopra said on Monday. Chopra had resigned last year as the chairman of a Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee on Char Dham all-weather road expressing disappointment over the apex court order limiting the panel's jurisdiction to only two 'non defence' stretches of the project. For development in the Himalayas, it is necessary to first address ecological concerns, he said, adding sustainable development demands approaches that are both geologically and ecologically sound. «Unless this balance is achieved such horrific incidents will continue to happen,» Chopra told PTI. A portion of the tunnel between Silkyara and Dandalgaon on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri national highway collapsed in the early hours of Sunday.

Covid symptoms, emerging evidence now suggests that a notable sign may manifest in the mouth of an infected individual, alerting them to the presence of new Covid variants.