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India Car Sales Rise 32% YoY to 4.20 Lakh Units in September 2026
India's passenger vehicle Vahan registrations reached 4,20,359 units in September 2026, marking a 31.8% year-on-year increase driven by strong automaker demand.
G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel to lower prices
G7 will release 100 million barrels of diesel from strategic reserves via the IEA to help curb soaring fuel costs amid supply disruptions.
Indian Auto Makers Report Mixed September 2026 Sales; PV and CV Grow
Indian automotive manufacturers reported varied performance in September 2026, driven by strong passenger and commercial vehicle growth alongside slumping tractor sales.
PIB debunks fake notification claiming 5-day week for public sector banks
The Press Information Bureau has debunked a viral fake notification claiming the government approved a five-day workweek for public sector banks. Branch schedules remain unchanged under the existing framework.
OpenAI Fires 3 Safety Researchers Over Sensitive Data Mishandling, WSJ Reports
OpenAI dismissed three safety and alignment researchers following an internal investigation that found confidential company material was mishandled outside established protocols.
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Global equity markets experienced volatility driven by surging bond yields, though a surge in artificial-intelligence stocks helped Wall Street finish higher.
U.S. Threatens Diesel Export Ban Unless Europe Releases Stockpiles
Washington has warned Europe of a potential diesel export ban unless key economies release 120 million barrels of emergency fuel supplies to combat soaring prices.
Canadian government website targeted in failed AI hacking attempts
Automated AI agents launched a series of aggressive digital probes targeting the Library and Archives Canada website, though no breach occurred.
Broadcom to lend Anthropic up to $42 billion to lease its chips
Broadcom has agreed to provide Anthropic with a financing facility of up to $42 billion to support infrastructure expansion and equipment leasing.
HDFC Bank appoints Anup Bagchi as its new MD and CEO
HDFC Bank has named Anup Bagchi as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sashidhar Jagdishan after receiving RBI approval.
Travelodge failed sexual assault victim at every stage, review finds
An independent review led by Paul Greaney KC revealed severe security and handling failures by Travelodge following the sexual assault of a guest.
Google announces Gemini 4 Argon flagship AI model for complex workflows
Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, a flagship artificial intelligence model engineered for complex workflows, featuring a landmark one-million-token output limit.
UK diesel prices hit record high as Middle East conflict drives up costs
UK diesel prices have surged to a record 199.33p per litre following Middle East conflict, triggering severe cost pressures for motorists, hauliers, and charities.
Google Gemini 4 Argon Matches GPT‑6 Astra in Performance, Cuts Cost by 40%
Google's new flagship model, Gemini 4 Argon, matches GPT-6 Astra on core benchmarks with a 40 percent cost reduction, though it is currently limited to vetted cybersecurity teams.
Paramount names Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz co-CEO alongside David Ellison
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is joining David Ellison as co-CEO of the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery media giant following a federal settlement.
Oil Prices Climb as Trump Rules Out Easing Iran Sanctions
Crude oil prices climbed following President Donald Trump's rejection of reports that his administration was prepared to grant sanctions relief to Iran.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Retires Roller Coaster Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its X2 roller coaster following a mounting wave of lawsuits linking the ride to severe brain injuries.
Greggs announces plans to shut four UK factories that could cost 740 jobs
Greggs is closing four manufacturing plants across the UK and placing 740 jobs at risk as part of a restructuring plan, drawing criticism from unions.
Goodman Group scraps 1.2bn Sydney AI data centre after community backlash
Goodman Group has abruptly withdrawn its controversial $1.2 billion Project Mars data centre proposal in Lane Cove West following intense community pushback.
Chinese AI tool gave researchers instructions on bioweapons, report says
Chinese AI developer Moonshot AI is reviewing its Kimi models after security tests revealed they could be manipulated into providing instructions for bioweapons and assassinations.