Palm oil producers eye India: Why world’s biggest vegetable oil importer matters

The message emerging from GLOBOIL India 2026 was that the relationship between India and global edible oil producers is becoming more strategic.

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Smirnoff Ice enters India as United Spirits bets on ready-to-drink market

The company has introduced two variants - Smirnoff Ice and Smirnoff Ice Max - with alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4% and 8%, respectively, in flavours including Jamun, Cranberry and Citrus. To begin with, the company has started sales in Goa, Bengaluru and Mumbai.

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Where to eat in your city this October

Check out an American diner in Hyderabad, an 18-course chef's table experience in Mumbai, and an Ahmedabad café that brings food and architecture together

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Nifty 50 sinks to an 18-month low as rate fears bite

The Nifty 50 ended 1.64% lower at 22,231.80 on 8 October, its lowest closing level since 7 April 2025.

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SEBI introduces mutual fund-like credit risk-o-meter for bonds: How to read it?

SEBI has introduced a new mutual fund-like Credit Risk-o-Meter to help investors understand the credit risk of corporate bonds and other debt instruments. The meter classifies them into six credit-risk levels, ranging from the lowest to very high risk of default. Here’s what investors should know.

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Watch: PM Modi Says 5G Is Now In Every District In India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress, said India is moving towards a ‘5G-Reachout’ future that is already becoming reality. He noted that 5G connectivity has reached every district in the country, with over 5.5 lakh base stations currently operating the network. Mobile internet speeds have increased tenfold compared to 2022.

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Team Trump Plans $70,000 Fee For Students Seeking Jobs After Graduation: Report

The US Department of Homeland Security has reportedly proposed a $70,000 fee for a student’s first Optional Practical Training (OPT) application, with a further $30,000 for renewals. OPT allows F-1 visa students to work in the US for up to one year after graduation (three years for STEM graduates) in roles related to their field of study. The fee would fall on educational institutions rather than students directly, though costs are likely to be passed on.

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Bank of Baroda becomes only PSU bank after SBI to enter pension fund business

Bank of Baroda has entered the pension fund business, becoming the second PSU bank after SBI to do so. The move comes as PFRDA seeks to expand NPS, targeting up to 4 crore new subscribers over the next 2-3 years.

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GST Council Meeting 2026: List of decisions taken - Arrest, prosecution and more

GST Council Meeting October 2026: Key decisions include ending arrest powers for GST officers, raising the prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore, reducing penalties, faster refunds and simpler registration processes.

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Neeraj Shekhar’s RS term ends: Ex-PM's family will be absent from Parliament

Neeraj, 57, inherited a political legacy from his father. Chandra Shekhar represented Ballia for decades, and Neeraj entered electoral politics after his father's death, winning the constituency twice.

2 min read6 Oct 2026

Jose Mourinho on Manchester City’s appeal: ‘I would rather laugh about it’

An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of breaches across nine seasons, from 2009-10 to 2017-18, plus later claims that the club failed to cooperate with the investigation.

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