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India Car Sales Rise 32% YoY to 4.20 Lakh Units in September 2026

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.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 17:16 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel to lower prices

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.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 16:09 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Indian Auto Makers Report Mixed September 2026 Sales; PV and CV Grow

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.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 14:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
PIB debunks fake notification claiming 5-day week for public sector banks

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.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 10:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI Fires 3 Safety Researchers Over Sensitive Data Mishandling, WSJ Reports

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.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 06:07 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
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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.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 02:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
U.S. Threatens Diesel Export Ban Unless Europe Releases Stockpiles

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.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 20:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Canadian government website targeted in failed AI hacking attempts

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.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 17:15 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Broadcom to lend Anthropic up to $42 billion to lease its chips

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.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 16:09 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
HDFC Bank appoints Anup Bagchi as its new MD and CEO

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.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 14:12 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Travelodge failed sexual assault victim at every stage, review finds

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.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 12:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Google announces Gemini 4 Argon flagship AI model for complex workflows

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.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 09:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
UK diesel prices hit record high as Middle East conflict drives up costs

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.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 07:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Google Gemini 4 Argon Matches GPT‑6 Astra in Performance, Cuts Cost by 40%

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.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 03:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Paramount names Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz co-CEO alongside David Ellison

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.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 01:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Oil Prices Climb as Trump Rules Out Easing Iran Sanctions

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.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 20:13 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Six Flags Magic Mountain Retires Roller Coaster Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits

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.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 17:11 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Greggs announces plans to shut four UK factories that could cost 740 jobs

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.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 15:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Goodman Group scraps 1.2bn Sydney AI data centre after community backlash

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.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 10:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Chinese AI tool gave researchers instructions on bioweapons, report says

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.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 08:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read