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Global Economy & Central Banks 07 Oct 2026, 01:43 PM IST

Trump Moves to Ease Diesel Pain With Cheaper Dyed Fuel on Highways as U.S. Prices Hit Record High

The Trump administration is allowing cheaper, dyed diesel to be used on highways in an effort to blunt a historic surge in fuel costs that has pushed the U.S. national average above $6 a gallon. The move comes as transportation and freight expenses climb sharply, adding pressure on consumers, businesses and policymakers ahead of the midterm elections.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 11:24 PM IST

India’s Toy Aisles Reveal a Dangerous Dependence on Chinese Imports

India’s toy shops have become an unlikely indicator of the country’s deepening dependence on Chinese manufacturing, even as New Delhi seeks to reduce exposure to its strategic rival. The trade pattern underscores a broader vulnerability: India remains reliant on Chinese components, finished goods, and supply chains across consumer sectors despite political tensions and repeated calls for self-reliance.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 11:03 PM IST

Lab-Grown Embryo Models Face a Harder Test of How Human They Really Are

Scientists have developed a new computational benchmark to measure how closely lab-grown human embryo models resemble real embryonic development, adding a more rigorous standard to a fast-moving field. The work is being framed as a reality check: these models are increasingly sophisticated, but researchers say important biological features are still missing.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 08:07 PM IST

Frozen Berry Recall Widens Across Midwest as E. coli Fears Mount

A recall of frozen berries sold in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana has been expanded amid concerns over possible E. coli contamination, broadening a food-safety alert that has already reached dozens of states. The move adds urgency for consumers and retailers alike as investigators work to determine the source of the outbreak and the scope of affected products.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 04:06 PM IST

NASA Troubleshoots Space Station Transporter as Robotic Arm Operations Face Delay

NASA is working through a technical issue affecting a transporter used to position the International Space Station’s robotic arm, a problem that could complicate routine station operations and maintenance. While the agency has not indicated an immediate safety threat, the malfunction underscores how tightly linked ground-controlled mobility systems are to the station’s long-running science and upkeep mission.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 03:41 AM IST

Brazil Vote Narrows as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Finish Neck and Neck

Polls have closed in Brazil in a tightly contested national election that has left former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro effectively tied in the early count. With neither side able to claim a decisive lead, the race is now poised to hinge on whether any candidate clears the 50% threshold needed to avoid a run-off on 25 October.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning04 Oct 2026, 03:20 PM IST

Two Growth Stocks Are Emerging as Quiet Winners in the AI Data Center Buildout

As investors continue to chase the artificial intelligence trade, attention is widening beyond chipmakers to the infrastructure companies that make large-scale AI deployment possible. A new wave of market commentary is highlighting two growth stocks positioned to benefit from the relentless expansion of AI data centers, where power, cooling, connectivity, and physical security are becoming just as critical as processors.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 08:15 AM IST

DOJ Will Not Reopen Criminal Probe Into Former Fed Chair Powell

The U.S. Justice Department has decided not to reopen a criminal investigation into former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to confirmation following an internal Fed watchdog review. The move comes after the Federal Reserve’s inspector general found no grounds for a criminal referral over the mismanaged renovation of the central bank’s headquarters in Washington.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:17 PM IST)

Atacama Desert Blooms in Rare Wildflower Display, Highlighting Climate Volatility

One of the world’s driest places is now blanketed in wildflowers, a striking natural event that has drawn global attention to the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. The bloom is a reminder that even the most arid ecosystems can respond dramatically to unusual rainfall patterns, while also underscoring the fragility of climate-sensitive landscapes.

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