The Reserve Bank of India issued clarifications on its recent measures to support the rupee. This followed concerns about tighter hedging rules and cash margins on certain derivatives. Several lenders have held back on quoting dollar-rupee forwards due to confusion regarding transaction requirements. The measures included redirecting oil companies' dollar purchases and levying cash reserve requirements. The impact of these measures has raised uncertainties in the financial markets.

Sports presenter Jake Humphrey has hit out at 'absurd' proposals for Norwich Apex Data Centre close to a nature reserve in the idyllic Norfolk village of Keswick.

On October 16, 2026, most educational institutions across India are predicted to function normally, as per the latest information. However, certain schools or districts may close due to local holidays or adverse weather conditions. Parents should stay informed through official school announcements or local notices. States like Delhi, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh are expected to have schools open, while West Bengal may observe variable vacation schedules because of Durga Puja.

Elon Musk's SpaceX struck a deal to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum portfolio, posing a direct challenge to US wireless companies.

A China-led international team has reported a new pre-earthquake phenomenon that has shown strong predictive potential for major earthquakes since 2022 with minimal failures. The anomalous seismic, magnetic and ionospheric resonance signals they observed – termed “seismo-ripples” by the researchers – are ringlike disturbance patterns triggered before earthquakes happen. Their findings challenge the long-standing scientific belief that these events are unpredictable, opening up a promising new...

Pakistan has been reported to have the worst performance in South Asia regarding the 2026 Global Hunger Index. The country is grappling with severe food insecurity due to economic instability and climate-related challenges. Rising food prices have adversely affected household purchasing power, making nutrition unaffordable for many families. Extreme weather events have also significantly harmed food production across South Asia, including Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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India’s submarine fleet faces a growing replacement challenge, with 16 conventional diesel-electric boats in service and its target of 24 by 2030 delayed. Project 75I, indigenous Project 76, nuclear-powered attack submarines under Project 77 and a proposed Russian submarine lease are among the measures planned to strengthen undersea capabilities. However, lengthy procurement and construction timelines could prolong the gap as older submarines retire.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will resume attacks on Russian oil refineries. Tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalated following Trump's easing of sanctions on Russia last week. The agreement is perceived by Zelensky as a weak decision that may prolong the conflict. Furthermore, Ukraine reported disruptions in its US communication systems due to long-distance strikes. As Russia increases its assaults, civilian casualties continue to rise across Ukraine.