Eight Sikkim residents stranded in Nepal flash flood return home safely

The Sikkim government has confirmed the safe return of all eight residents who were stranded in the Tibet Autonomous Region following a flash flood in Nepal on August 26. The pilgrims were on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and have now reached home. All of the eight Sikkim residents who were stranded following the flash flood … Read more

BRICS at inflection point, an opportunity for Global South: Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said BRICS is at an inflection point due to global economic shifts, calling it an opportunity to shape a more resilient and inclusive economic future for the Global South and deepen productive relationships. BRICS at an ‘Inflection Point’ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday said BRICS as a grouping … Read more

Stellantis To Invest More Than €1B In France To Expand Van Production: Report

According to a Bloomberg report, Stellantis is putting more than €1 billion into its Hordain van plant as part of a broader push to modernize its French manufacturing operations and strengthen its European commercial-vehicle business. The investment comes as Stellantis works to optimize its European manufacturing footprint, with FaSTLAne 2030 targeting 80% European capacity utilization … Read more

Iran’s President lashes out at ‘terrorist’ US, Israel in Delhi

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit, slammed the US and Israel, calling them ‘true terrorists’. He vowed that Iran would never surrender to bullying and would ‘push back’ against their aggression. ‘They are the true terrorists’: Iranian President Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday lashed out at the US and … Read more

Actors back moving National Film Awards to Gujarat, suggest rotation

Actors Rajniesh Duggall, Dev Sharmaa, and Anjali Arora backed hosting the 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat, advocating for the ceremony to rotate across states to promote tourism. They were in Varanasi promoting ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’. Actors Back Hosting National Film Awards in Gujarat Actors Rajniesh Duggall, Dev Sharmaa and Anjali Arora have backed … Read more

Trump Administration Weighs Defense Production Act To Boost Oil Refining Capacity, Says Report — DK, VLO, PSX, DINO, MPC Stocks In Focus

The White House is reportedly exploring federal support for refinery expansions as fuel prices remain elevated amid the Iran conflict. The proposal came up in a recent meeting between Donald Trump and U.S. refiners, but no decision has been made. Refiners favor federal funding for efficiency upgrades and expansions at existing plants over building new … Read more

Soaring Cellular Broadband Costs Contributed Most To Core CPI As Traders Cement Bets For A September Hike

An unexpected acceleration in U.S. August inflation figures, driven by rising energy costs and a record spike in cellular service plans, has heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its upcoming meeting. U.S. consumer prices excluding food and energy climbed 0.3% in August, topping the consensus forecast of 0.2%.  A record … Read more

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth Warns Depleting Supply Buffer Will Lead To Higher Oil Prices: Report

According to a Reuters report, Wirth said it’s harder to envision a scenario where oil prices soften. Wirth said Chevron has seen fewer disruptions around its Tengiz operations after the U.S. raised the issue with Ukraine. He said that Chevron’s $7 billion investment will be funded entirely by cash generated from its existing Venezuelan ventures. … Read more

DMRC announces early Metro start at 6 AM on Sunday for public, exams

Delhi Metro services will start at 6 AM on all lines on Sunday, September 13, for students’ convenience. The move coincides with the BRICS Summit, for which Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory, urging commuters to use public transport. Delhi Metro to Start Services at 6 AM on Sunday The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation … Read more