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Argentine police arrest stepfather after pregnant 10-year-old reaches hospital
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New levy on non-EU parcels kicks in November 1
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Mother dies after rescuing sons from riptide in the Bahamas
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Trump says Canada trade deal coming 'soon'
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Body recovered after ferry passenger reported overboard
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Police urge home-security checks as darker evenings return
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UK households advised to prepare for three days without essential services
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Redditch Santa fun run to return to Arrow Valley Park
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UP schools close for Valmiki Jayanti as coastal states monitor cyclone risk
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France's debt woes in focus as ECB meets
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NPS Vatsalya offers three choices when a child turns 18
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Maine logging, cross-border ties whipsawed by US-Canada tariff war
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From Carnegie to Claude: AI wealth could reshape philanthropy
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India and Russia plan 2027 pilot voyages on Northern Sea Route
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First international flight takes off from new Sydney airport
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Jio’s next phase turns attention from subscriber growth to returns
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Readers debate YES Bank bonds, climate commitments and candidate disclosure
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Modi opens RBI data centre and cybersecurity training institute
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Nifty heads toward weakest Samvat of Modi era after 13% fall
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India trims weekly wheat auction volume despite strong miller demand
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Bleems adds UFFF toys and collectibles through Kuwait partnership
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Kuwait minister urges focus on investment quality and development impact
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Kuwait regulators broaden beneficial-owner data cooperation
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Succession pressures put Gulf family companies at a crossroads
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IMF sees regional economy shrinking 1.3% in 2026 amid Iran war
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QNB expands cross-border funding for AI and digital infrastructure
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France's Le Pen launches presidential bid vowing to restore 'rule of law'
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Qatar Charity delivers Braille Qurans to blind readers in Kosovo and Albania
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Bay cyclone forecast to strike Andhra-Yanam coast at very severe strength
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Doha opens ninth World Investment Forum focused on future investment
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UDST opens Fall 2027 admissions to students in Qatar and abroad
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KIB Group nine-month profit rises 30% to KD 26.6 million
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Kuwait legal department reviews new commercial concealment law
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Poland’s WB Group plans $100 million India investment for drone production
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IRDAI gives stakeholders until October 31 to comment on distribution reforms
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Insurance deductibles and no-claim bonuses require a careful claims decision
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Credit-card shortcuts can turn impulse spending into lasting debt
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Technical outlook diverges for Bharti Airtel, PFC, REC and Alkyl Amines
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J&K Bank raises accident cover for government employees to ₹1 crore
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Demonstrators wounded as Portugal police clear housing protest camps
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Far-right leader Le Pen kicks off tilt at French presidency amid nationwide protests
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UP schools close for Valmiki Jayanti as coastal states monitor cyclone risk
There is no nationwide Indian school closure on October 26, though Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council schools will shut for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and coastal states are watching cyclone forecasts.
France's debt woes in focus as ECB meets
France's deteriorating public finances will take centre stage when the European Central Bank meets this week, but policymakers are not expected to throw a lifeline to the eurozone's second-biggest economy just yet.
NPS Vatsalya offers three choices when a child turns 18
NPS Vatsalya subscribers gain control of their accounts at 18 and may continue, transfer the corpus to regular NPS or exit under specified withdrawal rules.
Maine logging, cross-border ties whipsawed by US-Canada tariff war
In the heat of US midterm elections, President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada -- and Ottawa's retaliation -- have taken center stage in timber-producing Maine, walloped by the economic fallout perhaps more than any other state.
From Carnegie to Claude: AI wealth could reshape philanthropy
A wave of American wealth created by artificial intelligence companies could produce some of the largest charitable sums since the era of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller, raising questions about where the money goes.
India and Russia plan 2027 pilot voyages on Northern Sea Route
India and Russia intend to run pilot voyages on the Northern Sea Route in 2027 as they assess a shorter Arctic shipping link and expand maritime cooperation.
First international flight takes off from new Sydney airport
The first international flight took off Monday from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbs of Sydney.
Jio’s next phase turns attention from subscriber growth to returns
Reliance Jio’s next stage will test whether its scale in telecom and digital services can translate into stronger monetisation, disciplined investment and durable shareholder returns.
Readers debate YES Bank bonds, climate commitments and candidate disclosure
BusinessLine readers address court protection for risky bonds, the widening climate-action gap and a Supreme Court ruling on false disclosures by election candidates.
Modi opens RBI data centre and cybersecurity training institute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the need for resilient digital banking infrastructure.
Nifty heads toward weakest Samvat of Modi era after 13% fall
The Nifty is down about 13% in Samvat 2082, putting Indian equities on course for their weakest Samvat year since Narendra Modi took office in 2014.
India trims weekly wheat auction volume despite strong miller demand
India reduced the wheat offered in its October 28 weekly auction to 101,000 tonnes even as millers reported tight open-market supplies and bids above ₹3,100 a quintal.
Bleems adds UFFF toys and collectibles through Kuwait partnership
Kuwaiti gifting platform Bleems has partnered with toy and collectibles retailer UFFF, making selected products available for same-day delivery through the Bleems app.
Kuwait minister urges focus on investment quality and development impact
Kuwait’s Abdulaziz Al-Marzouq told an investment forum in Doha that sustainable growth depends on investment quality, technology transfer, productivity and stronger private-sector participation.
Kuwait regulators broaden beneficial-owner data cooperation
Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority and Ministry of Commerce and Industry amended their cooperation agreement to improve the accuracy and exchange of beneficial-owner information.
Succession pressures put Gulf family companies at a crossroads
Gulf family-owned companies face growing succession and governance risks as large fortunes pass to second and third generations without clear ownership plans.
IMF sees regional economy shrinking 1.3% in 2026 amid Iran war
The IMF expects output across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan to contract 1.3% in 2026 as the Iran war disrupts energy, shipping, tourism and confidence.
QNB expands cross-border funding for AI and digital infrastructure
QNB Group used its international network during the third quarter to finance AI computing, data centres, fibre networks, sovereign borrowing and business expansion across several markets.
France's Le Pen launches presidential bid vowing to restore 'rule of law'
Marine Le Pen, France's far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron, kicked off her campaign Sunday vowing to "restore the rule of law" if elected next year.
Qatar Charity delivers Braille Qurans to blind readers in Kosovo and Albania
Qatar Charity distributed 250 Braille editions of the Quran in Kosovo and Albania, working with local Islamic bodies to expand access for blind readers.
France's Le Pen vows to restore 'rule of law' at presidential kickoff
Marine Le Pen, France's far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron next year, vowed in her first campaign speech Sunday to "restore the rule of law" if elected next year.
J&K Bank raises accident cover for government employees to ₹1 crore
A five-year agreement expands insurance, disability and family benefits for permanent Jammu and Kashmir government staff while adding loan and banking concessions.
Technical outlook diverges for Bharti Airtel, PFC, REC and Alkyl Amines
Technical analysis sees recovery potential in Bharti Airtel but continuing downside risks for PFC, REC and Alkyl Amines Chemicals.
Credit-card shortcuts can turn impulse spending into lasting debt
Minimum payments, costly instalments, cash withdrawals and high utilisation can raise borrowing costs and damage a cardholder’s credit profile.
Bay cyclone forecast to strike Andhra-Yanam coast at very severe strength
A deepening Bay of Bengal system is forecast to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with winds of 115-125 km/h and gusts reaching 140 km/h.
Insurance deductibles and no-claim bonuses require a careful claims decision
Policyholders should weigh the deductible and possible loss of a no-claim bonus before filing a small motor or health insurance claim.
IRDAI gives stakeholders until October 31 to comment on distribution reforms
India’s insurance regulator extended its consultation after receiving more than 650 comments on proposals affecting commissions and management expenses.
Poland’s WB Group plans $100 million India investment for drone production
The Polish defence company plans manufacturing and research facilities through its Indian joint venture as it markets combat-tested unmanned systems to the armed forces.
Kuwait legal department reviews new commercial concealment law
The Fatwa and Legislation Department opened its second annual legal cultural season with a discussion of Kuwait’s new anti-concealment rules.
KIB Group nine-month profit rises 30% to KD 26.6 million
Kuwait International Bank reported higher profit, operating income and financing assets for the first nine months of 2026, alongside a $500 million sukuk issue.
UDST opens Fall 2027 admissions to students in Qatar and abroad
The University of Doha for Science and Technology has begun accepting applications for Fall 2027 across more than 80 diploma, bachelor’s and master’s programmes.
Doha opens ninth World Investment Forum focused on future investment
The ninth World Investment Forum opened in Doha under the theme “Investing in the Future,” bringing together government, business and investment leaders for three days of talks.