Trump says Taiwan agrees to buy 30% of gas from Alaska pipeline

Bhagwant Mann's ex-OSD Manjit Singh Sidhu joins Congress ahead of 2027 Punjab polls

Manjit Singh Sidhu, former Officer on Special Duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has joined Congress. He stated that his commitment to Punjab's interests overshadowed his past affiliation with Aam Aadmi Party. Sidhu emphasized that his transition to Congress was driven by his dedication to Punjab and the country rather than personal ambitions. He clarified that he has not requested any position within the Congress party.

CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, Ajinkya Shinde placed under preventive arrest for allegedly trespassing at Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janata Party activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde for trespassing. The activists were attempting to enter Jantar Mantar, which was recently de-notified as a protest location. Allegations have been made regarding the denial of legal representation for nearly 24 hours. Authorities have been accused of suppressing peaceful protests while prioritizing orders from higher government officials.

US hits Bank of America with $1.2 billion fine, says it violated money laundering, sanctions laws

The US Treasury Department announced a $1.2 billion fine against Bank of America for violating anti-money laundering laws. This penalty marks the third-largest ever imposed by the department in its history. Alongside this fine, Bank of America settled for $11.6 million over sanctions violations related to various programs. The bank acknowledged willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, emphasizing its commitment to compliance.

Hardening bond yields to weigh on bank profits in September quarter

For the September quarter, Nifty 50 banks are forecasted to see an 11.5% rise in net interest income, yet net profits are expected to grow more slowly at around 10%. This growth is supported by robust capital inflows from the RBI's FCNR-B deposit swap scheme, bolstering deposit growth. Leading banks like Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are likely to show substantial profit growth this quarter.

'Boundary has to be stable': EAM Jaishankar sets out India's stand on China ties; economic issues

'Boundary has to be stable': EAM Jaishankar sets out India's stand on China ties; economic issues

'Boundary has to be stable': EAM Jaishankar sets out India's stand on China ties; economic issues

RBI's forex curbs lift rupee as banks reassess hedging costs

The Indian rupee has appreciated in value against the dollar following banks' compliance with recent currency derivative guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India has required banks to hold a 20% reserve for foreign exchange risks. This policy seeks to mitigate speculative trading practices and provide currency stability. As a result, banks are revisiting their dollar hedging costs, striving to protect the rupee from declining further.

US Stock Market today: Why are S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Russell 2000 down? Latest updates on Wall Street stocks, US Bonds, treasury yields

Wall Street indexes S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Russell 2000 had rough trading day as several stocks fell, weighing on key sectors.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Mumbai, Jamnagar from October 17-22

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India from October 17-22 to strengthen strategic ties. He plans to meet officials to discuss regional developments and energy partnerships, which are currently under negotiation. Rubio's agenda includes engagements with business leaders to increase investment between the two nations. Before India, he will participate in the C5+1 Ministerial in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Mumbai, Jamnagar from October 17-22

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India from October 17-22 to strengthen strategic ties. He plans to meet officials to discuss regional developments and energy partnerships, which are currently under negotiation. Rubio's agenda includes engagements with business leaders to increase investment between the two nations. Before India, he will participate in the C5+1 Ministerial in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise on Fed rate signal, oil gains

MSCI Inc.’s Asia Pacific equities index advanced 0.2%. A selloff in semiconductor stocks sent the gauge to its weakest close since August on Tuesday. Earlier, the S&P 500 pared earlier losses to close little changed after New York Fed President John Williams said he continued to see one more rate hike as appropriate this year but no need for further tightening in 2027. Pressure on tech stocks eased and Microsoft Corp. rose to a record.