The court agreed to examine the plea which also sought an independent inquiry into alleged patient-rights violations and financial irregularities at the ILBS
Modi and Trump engaged in a telephone conversation reviewing bilateral cooperation. They discussed trade, defense, energy, and critical technologies during the call. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership after evaluating ongoing regional and international developments. EAM S Jaishankar indicated progress on a mutually beneficial trade deal while addressing tariff concerns.
Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, an IAS officer, allegedly leaked the Veterinary Officers Recruitment Examination question paper for money. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating this corruption case involving 400 Veterinary Officer posts. Middleman Basavaraj Kannale, who facilitated the scheme, promised candidates their selection in exchange for bribes. Candidates received leaked exam materials while residing at a resort prior to the exam.
South Korean shares slipped despite record September exports, as elevated oil prices and uncertainty over Middle East energy supplies weighed on sentiment. The KOSPI fell 0.21%, while the won weakened and bond yields rose. Exports surged 83.5%, driven by semiconductor shipments and strong AI-related demand, but foreign investors remained net sellers.
A Special NIA Court in New Delhi has ordered charges against Yasin Malik and six others for money laundering. The case involves the alleged transfer of Rs 8,94,87,639 through hawala channels from Pakistan for subversive activities. The accused are linked to the Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front and previous terrorist activities. The court proceedings are set to continue, with a hearing scheduled for October 30.
Jefferies has maintained a Buy rating on six hospital stocks, including Apollo Hospitals and Fortis Healthcare, following a sharp correction driven by regulatory concerns over drug and consumable price caps. The brokerage expects strong fundamentals and strategic price adjustments to help limit long-term EBITDA impact.
Fitbit Air launched: Google has launched the Fitbit Air in India, bringing a screenless fitness tracker with round the clock heart rate, sleep and SpO2 monitoring to a segment that already has Noise, Amazfit and Whoop fighting for the same wrist space.
The Rs 108.35-crore Nityas Gems & Jewellery IPO entered day 2 of bidding with a 20% overall subscription and a 7% grey market premium. Brokerage Anand Rathi assigned a Subscribe for Long Term rating, citing exposure to lab-grown diamond jewellery despite fully priced valuations.
