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US inflation rises to 3.7 percent in September ahead of midterm elections

US inflation rises to 3.7 percent in September ahead of midterm elections

US inflation rose to 3.7% in September, driven by surging gasoline and energy prices, creating political headwinds just weeks before midterm elections.

Business ·14 Oct 2026, 16:34 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
TFG London cyber-attack disrupts IT systems for Hobbs and Phase Eight

TFG London cyber-attack disrupts IT systems for Hobbs and Phase Eight

TFG London has suffered a cyber-attack disrupting online operations for Hobbs, Phase Eight, and Whistles, though physical stores remain open.

Business ·13 Oct 2026, 13:34 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Asos investigates app push notifications claiming data was compromised

Asos investigates app push notifications claiming data was compromised

Asos shares dropped sharply on the London Stock Exchange after users received push notifications via the mobile app claiming the retailer was hacked.

Business ·6 Oct 2026, 15:04 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature

Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature

UK regulator Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into Meta's Instagram Instants feature over whether the company conducted adequate illegal-content and children's risk assessments.

Business ·6 Oct 2026, 13:35 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
ASOS app users receive notifications from hackers in apparent breach

ASOS app users receive notifications from hackers in apparent breach

ASOS app users in the UK received uninvited push notifications from hackers claiming a data breach and directing them to a Telegram channel.

Business ·6 Oct 2026, 13:33 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Bank Unions Defer Three-Day Nationwide Strike After Talks With IBA

Bank Unions Defer Three-Day Nationwide Strike After Talks With IBA

The United Forum of Bank Unions has deferred its planned three-day nationwide strike following late-night talks with the Indian Banks' Association.

Business ·28 Sep 2026, 10:33 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
MTV Video Music Awards historical moments and controversies

MTV Video Music Awards historical moments and controversies

Take a look back at decades of unforgettable MTV Video Music Awards moments, from shocking stage interruptions to iconic pop culture performances.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 02:04 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins

Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins

Warren Buffett has relinquished his final executive title at Berkshire Hathaway, stepping down as chairman at age 96 to become chairman emeritus.

Business ·18 Sep 2026, 15:32 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Tata Sons Board Backs N Chandrasekaran As Chairman For Five More Years

Tata Sons Board Backs N Chandrasekaran As Chairman For Five More Years

Tata Sons has reappointed N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman for another five years, despite a dissenting vote from Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 14:03 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
PM Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi

PM Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched SEMICON India 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, featuring over 600 exhibitors from 52 countries.

Business ·17 Sep 2026, 11:03 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Federal Reserve raises interest rates and signals further hikes this year

Federal Reserve raises interest rates and signals further hikes this year

The Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate increase to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%, marking the central bank's first rate hike in nearly three years.

Business ·16 Sep 2026, 23:05 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years

Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years

Global financial markets brace for the Federal Reserve's first interest rate increase in three years as inflation pressures mount from the US war on Iran.

Business ·16 Sep 2026, 14:07 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
OpenAI rules out 2026 IPO to focus on safety concerns

OpenAI rules out 2026 IPO to focus on safety concerns

OpenAI has officially dismissed plans for a stock market debut, with CEO Sam Altman pointing to mounting AI safety risks and alignment challenges as the primary reason to delay going public.

Business ·13 Sep 2026, 00:33 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged the artificial intelligence industry to moderate frontier model development, proposing a three-step safety framework to address mounting risks.

Business ·12 Sep 2026, 20:03 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
NSE Sets IPO Price Band at Rs 1,700 to Rs 1,785 Ahead of September 17 Launch

NSE Sets IPO Price Band at Rs 1,700 to Rs 1,785 Ahead of September 17 Launch

The National Stock Exchange of India has fixed its IPO price band at Rs 1,700 to Rs 1,785 per share, with the public issue opening on September 17.

Business ·11 Sep 2026, 11:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Anthropic Researcher Resigns Over AI Safety Risks And Extinction Fears

Anthropic Researcher Resigns Over AI Safety Risks And Extinction Fears

An AI researcher has resigned and left the industry, accusing major firms of recklessness and gambling with human lives.

Business ·9 Sep 2026, 15:32 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
US opens probe into Tesla Cybercab compliance with federal safety rules

US opens probe into Tesla Cybercab compliance with federal safety rules

Federal regulators are auditing Tesla's self-certification process for the driverless Cybercab, which lacks steering wheels and pedals.

Business ·4 Sep 2026, 20:33 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
US Bureau of Labor Statistics to release August jobs report Friday

US Bureau of Labor Statistics to release August jobs report Friday

Economists and market participants await the August Employment Situation report to gauge the health of the US labor market and potential Federal Reserve policy.

Business ·4 Sep 2026, 14:33 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
US diesel prices hit record high of $5.85 per gallon

US diesel prices hit record high of $5.85 per gallon

Diesel prices have reached an all-time high amid geopolitical conflict with Iran, increasing costs for groceries and logistics.

Business ·4 Sep 2026, 14:30 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Air India Phuket Flight Pilot Tested Positive For Psychoactive Substance: Probe Report

Air India Phuket Flight Pilot Tested Positive For Psychoactive Substance: Probe Report

A preliminary AAIB report reveals an Air India captain tested positive for a psychoactive substance following a mid-air incident that left 24 people injured.

Business ·4 Sep 2026, 10:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read