Surging crude oil prices and sticky inflation expectations kept U.S. Treasuries elevated for the week ending October 9, 2026, propelling the U.S. dollar to its longest weekly winning streak in over a year and a half. The U.S. dollar index wrapped its fourth consecutive week of gains—its longest rally since early 2025. Benchmark 10-year Treasury … Read more
EAM S Jaishankar met Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa, conveying PM Modi’s greetings. He noted the growing momentum in their strategic partnership, driven by shared developmental aspirations and robust South-South solidarity. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) called on Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and conveyed the … Read more
Wall Street’s biggest banks, including JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo, will report earnings next week. The S&P 500 ended Friday 0.6% higher, the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.8%. President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply diesel to both the U.S. and … Read more
Delhi Police ramped up security across the city, denying permission for a protest by the CJP and INDIA bloc at Jantar Mantar. Citing past violence, police have deployed personnel at borders and key routes to maintain law and order. The Delhi Police stepped up security across the national capital, intensified vehicle checks at border points … Read more
A POCSO Court sentenced Nitin Dosaji Manek to death for the brutal murder of an eight-year-old girl in Jamnagar. The court called it a ‘rarest of the rare’ case and also imposed life imprisonment under the POCSO Act and a Rs 50,000 fine. A POCSO Court has delivered a landmark verdict in the case involving … Read more
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stressed the need for coordinated efforts among police, hospitals, and legal services to help women facing violence. She outlined five priorities for strengthening support systems for women and children at a national summit. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stressed the need for coordinated efforts among police, hospitals, legal aid services and … Read more
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy termed easing sanctions on Russia an “obvious weakness” after Trump’s call with Putin. He warned that allowing Moscow to sell petroleum products would prolong the war, calling such a move a ‘gift to Putin’. Zelenskyy: ‘Peace Never Comes Through Weakness’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday (local time) termed any easing of … Read more
A viral video shows a 10-year-old Hong Kong girl struggling to carry heavy beer bags as her stepfather berates her. Police arrested her stepfather and mother on suspicion of child abuse and neglect. The case remains under investigation. In what was meant to be a routine outing, a young Hong Kong girl was allegedly burdened … Read more
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed officials to expedite the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a new medical college in Jolaibari. He stressed the need for modern infrastructure and advanced healthcare services for the new institution. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stressed the need to develop the necessary infrastructure and ensure advanced healthcare services … Read more
Ahead of winter, the Delhi government has stepped up inspections at construction sites to check dust pollution. The DPCC has issued show-cause notices to agencies, including government projects, for violations of pollution control rules. The Delhi government has stepped up inspections at construction sites ahead of winter to check dust pollution, with the Delhi Pollution … Read more