Today’s word of the day September 30: Cogitate meaning, pronunciation, origin and examples explained

'They just wanna call you dirt bag': Adam Schiff fires back at Republicans during Jack Smith hearing

October 2026 holiday list: Check when schools, banks and government offices will remain closed for festivals

October 2026 full holiday list includes national and festival-related holidays for schools and banks across India. Gandhi Jayanti falls on October 2, while Dussehra, Vijayadashami, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and Karva Chauth are among the other important dates. School breaks will differ by state and institution, while bank closures will also depend on regional holidays listed in the RBI calendar.

Quote of the day by Jean Marie Eveillard: "If you are a value investor, every now and then you lag, or experience what consultants call tracking error. It can be very painful. To be a value investor, you have to be willing to suffer pain."

Renowned investor Jean-Marie Eveillard says value investing requires patience, discipline and the willingness to endure painful periods of underperformance. He argues that investors must accept tracking error and remain focused on valuation, fundamentals and long-term intrinsic value despite shifting market preferences.

Flydubai FZ1073 plane hijack scare: Who are the pilots? Here's what we know

Chaos erupted on a Flydubai flight headed from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the cockpit witnessed an intense clash between pilots just after departure. Emergency signals were sent, prompting a swift military response from Israel. Reports reveal that one pilot stabbed the other, forcing an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Fortunately, passengers and crew intervened, securing the injured pilot until landing. Investigations are currently exploring the incident further.

Iran indicates it received official US response to its latest offer on ending war

The US has formally responded to Tehran's recent war proposal, challenging Iranian officials amidst ongoing economic sanctions that severely impact the nation. Traders indicate a notable dip in the value of the Iranian rial. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has initiated dialogues about the conditions for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Yet, the Trump administration's relentless economic campaign against Iran poses significant hurdles to negotiations.

Geojit Financial Services appoints Jones George as MD, founder C J George moves to Executive Chairman role

C J George, who currently serves as Chairman and Managing Director, founded Geojit in 1987 alongside Ranajit Kanjilal

India's fighter jet engine efforts get a big boost: Desi Kaveri engine clears key step in Russia, ready for integration with stealth UCAV ‘Ghatak’

India's Kaveri dry engine has completed high-altitude and flight trials in Russia, recording 48.5 kN of peak dry thrust against its target of 46 kN. Developed by DRDO, the engine is intended for India's planned Ghatak stealth UCAV.

Sunil Kumar wins second Asian Games medal with bronze; Nisha Dahiya knocked out

Sunil Kumar became the first Indian Greco Roman wrestler to win two Asian Games medals. He secured a bronze in the men's 87kg event after defeating Philippines' Roberts Callum Johnston. Nisha Dahiya faced disappointment as she lost both her bouts in the women's 68kg category. After a strong start, Nisha failed to maintain her lead against North Korea's Pak.

How a 16-year-old researcher hacked into Microsoft analytics service holding 17 trillion rows of data

Faav, a savvy security researcher, discovered a significant vulnerability in Microsoft's Titan analytics platform that permitted unauthorized access. This flaw enabled him to masquerade as an administrator, executing SQL commands on extensive datasets. Upon notifying Microsoft, swift actions were taken to remedy the issue. For his responsible reporting, Faav was awarded a bounty of $5,000, highlighting the critical need for thorough security assessments within tech firms.

India business confidence rises 8% in September despite global headwinds: ASSOCHAM

India's business landscape showed remarkable resilience as confidence levels surged by 5.6% in the first half of FY27 according to the ASSOCHAM Business Confidence Index. Spanning from April to September 2026, the index illustrates notable growth even in the face of persistent challenges like inflation and rupee depreciation, especially in July, August, and September.

India's fiscal deficit for April-August at Rs 7.10 lakh crore, widens to 41.9% of FY27 aim

As FY27 progresses, India's fiscal deficit climbed to an alarming Rs 7.10 lakh crore within the first five months, representing 41.9% of the projected budget for the year. The total receipts amounted to Rs 13.68 lakh crore, aligning at 37.5% of the total budget. Meanwhile, government spending hit Rs 20.78 lakh crore, with major subsidies also rising to Rs 1.87 lakh crore amidst continuing fiscal challenges.