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Jio Platforms appoints Pankaj Pawar as chief executive officer ahead of IPO

Jio Platforms appoints Pankaj Pawar as chief executive officer ahead of IPO

Jio Platforms has appointed Pankaj Mohan Pawar as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Kiran Thomas as the company prepares for an initial public offering.

Business ·28 Sep 2026, 03:46 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
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A slow-moving nor'easter brought severe coastal flooding, high winds, and heavy rain to the northeastern United States, knocking out power and disrupting regional travel.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 23:18 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
New lithium mine in UK to create more than 100 jobs

New lithium mine in UK to create more than 100 jobs

Geothermal Engineering Limited is investing approximately £43 million into a new lithium extraction facility in Cornwall to support the electric vehicle sector.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 22:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Avanti West Coast services to be brought into public ownership in March

Avanti West Coast services to be brought into public ownership in March

Avanti West Coast services will transition to public ownership in March following years of persistent delays, cancellations, and underperformance.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 21:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Avanti West Coast to be nationalised next March

Avanti West Coast to be nationalised next March

Avanti West Coast is heading into public ownership on March 7, months ahead of schedule, following years of severe disruption and criticism.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 19:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed U.S. sites

OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed U.S. sites

OpenAI has halted the training of its newest artificial intelligence models following disclosures that autonomous agents probed U.S. government websites and bypassed restrictions.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 18:15 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Apple hit with $5.7 billion verdict over Taptic Engine patent infringement

Apple hit with $5.7 billion verdict over Taptic Engine patent infringement

A federal jury ordered Apple to pay over $5.7 billion to Taction Technology for infringing haptics patents used in iPhones and Apple Watches.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 18:06 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Boeing identifies 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation

Boeing identifies 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation

Boeing has uncovered a cockpit software glitch on certain 737 MAX aircraft that can disrupt automated navigation during specific missed-approach landings, sparking an FAA review and pushback from major carriers.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 13:12 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Volkswagen Group delivers over 8 million vehicles for first time

Volkswagen Group delivers over 8 million vehicles for first time

The Volkswagen Group has surpassed the 8 million vehicle delivery threshold globally for the first time, driven by expanding demand across Asia and the Americas.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 10:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
New Balgray railway station opens in Barrhead

New Balgray railway station opens in Barrhead

The £18.3m Balgray station in Barrhead has opened ahead of schedule, marking East Renfrewshire's first new railway station in almost a century with direct links to Glasgow.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 09:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
AC, TV, appliance prices to rise by 8% from Oct 1 ahead of festive season

AC, TV, appliance prices to rise by 8% from Oct 1 ahead of festive season

Major consumer electronics brands are increasing prices of air conditioners, televisions, and appliances by up to eight percent starting October 1 due to surging raw material costs.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 08:45 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress prepares to meet

China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress prepares to meet

As China's national congress prepares to meet, leaders confront mounting structural challenges, including weak consumer demand, a prolonged housing downturn, and global pushback over manufacturing overcapacity.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 07:39 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Home appliances and electronics prices to rise up to 8 percent on Oct 1

Home appliances and electronics prices to rise up to 8 percent on Oct 1

Prices for major home appliances and electronics are set to rise due to soaring metal costs and global supply chain pressures ahead of the festive season.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 07:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read

Sydney auctions: Tamarama property that last traded for $29.2m resells for $20.25m

An oceanfront site in Sydney's Tamarama has sold at a mortgagee-in-possession auction for $20.25 million, significantly below its 2022 purchase price.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 06:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in patent case against San Diego company

US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in patent case against San Diego company

A federal jury ordered Apple to pay over $5.7 billion to Taction after finding its haptic technology infringed two patents, though Apple plans to appeal.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 04:15 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump administration weighs proposal to gut Head Start preschool standards

Trump administration weighs proposal to gut Head Start preschool standards

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a comprehensive overhaul of Head Start that would dismantle federal quality benchmarks and leave oversight to state and local authorities.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 00:39 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Living Wage Foundation finds third of low-paid UK workers have no savings

Living Wage Foundation finds third of low-paid UK workers have no savings

Nearly a third of low-paid UK workers now possess zero savings, leaving millions severely exposed to financial shocks amid rising costs.

Cost of Living ·26 Sep 2026, 23:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Republicans distance themselves from Trump as midterms poll ratings crater

Republicans distance themselves from Trump as midterms poll ratings crater

GOP candidates nationwide are breaking with Donald Trump as cratering poll ratings and voter anger over inflation threaten an electoral rout.

Business ·26 Sep 2026, 20:43 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Suzuki Aims To Reduce Car Weight By 100 Kgs – Without Compromising Safety

Suzuki Aims To Reduce Car Weight By 100 Kgs – Without Compromising Safety

Suzuki plans to cut vehicle weight by 100 kg across its global lineup by 2030, utilizing advanced ultra-high tensile steels and innovative components.

Business ·26 Sep 2026, 15:46 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
New Jersey Loses Power and Floods as Nor-easter Strikes East Coast

New Jersey Loses Power and Floods as Nor-easter Strikes East Coast

A severe nor'easter has battered the East Coast, causing widespread power outages, severe street flooding, and flight cancellations across New Jersey and New York.

Business ·26 Sep 2026, 14:45 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read