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Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai moved to isolation bay after threat alert
An Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai was moved to the isolation bay on Wednesday morning following a threat alert shortly before take-off. Security agencies reached the spot and initiated checks as per standard operating procedures. Further details are awaited.
Alphabet eyes $3 billion Hong Kong, Singapore bond sale, sources say
In a strategic move, Alphabet aims to raise about $3 billion via bond sales denominated in Hong Kong and Singapore dollars. The target sizes for these offerings are set at HK$8 billion and S$1.5 billion, respectively. This comes at a time when the market is experiencing an AI-driven selloff, greatly affecting investor enthusiasm.
Sundar Pichai pens welcome note to Mark Zuckerberg, says 'excited to serve Google Cloud customers'
Google CEO Sundar Pichai welcomed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that three of the company's AI models are now available on Google Cloud's Model Garden. The models feature multimodal capabilities and context windows of up to 1 million tokens, marking a collaboration between the two tech giants.
EkaCare selected as tech partner for National Health Authority's Ambient AI-enabled Voice Scribe solution for doctors
EkaCare was selected through NHA's Expression of Interest process for Open-Source Ambient AI Enabled Voice-to-Text Solutions for Digital Health Record Creation under ABDM
Wheat hits lowest since June ahead of Black Sea peace talks
The conflict has damaged ports amid escalating strikes in the Black Sea region, and disrupted exports of wheat from Russia and Ukraine, two of the world’s biggest suppliers of the grain.
WhatsApp to make payments, travel and everyday tasks easier: Bengaluru-based head Kunal Shah reveals his plans
WhatsApp head Kunal Shah has outlined plans to expand the platform beyond messaging, making payments, travel services and everyday tasks easier. The company also aims to improve voice notes, stickers and video while using AI to help users manage bookings and appointments. Shah said personal messages and calls will remain end-to-end encrypted.
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US treasury yields jump: What does it mean for mortgage rates?
Higher interest rates can help rein in inflation, but they do so by making it more expensive for everyone to borrow money.

CM Chandrababu Naidu wants to scrap Rs 500 notes, wants only currency like 100 and Rs 200 in circulation to help tackle corruption
Indian rupees news: N Chandrababu Naidu has reiterated his demand to withdraw high-denomination currency notes like Rs 500. He believes that limiting circulation to Rs 100 and Rs 200 can help tackle corruption effectively. While the Reserve Bank of India is exploring plastic notes for lower denominations, no proposals exist to replace paper currency entirely. Additionally, discussions around digital payments highlight their complementary relationship with physical banknotes.

TheLiverDoc takes another dig at Deepinder Goyal over promised ‘detailed note’ on Temple’s Brain Flow feature
The post comes amid an ongoing public spat between Goyal and sections of the medical community over the scientific evidence supporting Temple's claims, particularly its ability to measure changes in blood flow to the brain.

Wall St brokerages say AI selloff overdone, downplay Democrat regulation risks
Wall Street brokerages including Morgan Stanley and UBS called last week's rout in the AI trade overdone, arguing that the risks of extreme regulation of data center developments under a Democrat-controlled Congress are unlikely to play out.

There's deemed suspension if public servant is kept in judicial custody for over 48 hours: SC
The Supreme Court reiterated that public servants arrested and in judicial custody for over 48 hours face deemed suspension. In the case of Vishwajeet Singh, administrator of Sadar Hospital, the court restored his bail. Singh was accused of demanding a bribe for clearing a contractual worker's wages, which raised concerns. The court noted Singh was reappointed to the same position after his suspension was revoked.

Can Nifty hit 28,000 before 2028? Citi raises target, sees $12 billion inflows
Citi Research has raised its Nifty 50 target to 28,000 by end-2027, implying 12% upside, citing easing oil prices, stronger foreign inflows and a possible rotation away from AI-heavy investments. The brokerage also sees scope for $12 billion in foreign inflows as global investors increase their exposure to Indian equities.

Chennai Open women's singles final postponed due to severe smog and heavy rainfall
The WTA 50 Chennai Open women's singles final was postponed due to heavy smog and rainfall in Chennai. The air quality index reached an alarming level of 1,500, impacting the match schedule. Initially, the final was set for Sunday between Janice Tjen from Indonesia and Magda Linette from Poland. Despite concerns about pollution, the WTA had intended to proceed with the match.

'My greatest fear is that you may forget your mother': Celina Jaitly spends second Diwali away from sons living in Austria, shares heartbreaking note
Celina Jaitly shared an emotional note for her sons on Diwali 2026, reflecting on cherished memories. She expressed deep feelings of missing them during this festival season. The actress also addressed her ex-husband Peter Haag, acknowledging their shared parenting and hope for their children's wellbeing. Currently, the legal matters between the couple remain pending in Austrian courts.

'Temple is not made for India': Deepinder Goyal responds to criticism in Diwali posts, promises to publish ‘detailed note’
Goyal said the company did not want people to support Temple simply because it was an Indian startup, adding “We don’t need/want nationalist support.”


Man found a note in his kitchen. Now he’s suing OpenAI over what ChatGPT allegedly told his wife
A North Carolina man says he found a note that made him fear his wife was planning to poison him. He is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT helped develop and conceal the plan.

Deepinder Goyal teases big reveal on Temple, will explain 'why I left $35 billion Eternal for Temple'
Deepinder Goyal has revealed his upcoming departure from Eternal to pursue Temple, a health wearable startup. He plans to provide a detailed note explaining his decision and the vision for Temple. Goyal's message will also address the startup's objectives and what it aims to achieve for humanity's betterment. Additionally, he has expressed his discontent towards certain doctors who criticize the health sector. Goyal is expected to share this information shortly.

Apple seeks about $7 billion from bond sale, Bloomberg News reports
Apple is seeking about $7 billion from a US-dollar bond offering, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The iPhone maker is the latest major tech company to tap debt markets as the sector raises large sums to fund AI expansion.

Apple seeks about $7 billion from bond sale: Bloomberg News
The iPhone maker is the latest major tech company to tap debt markets as the sector raises large sums to fund AI expansion. Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Reuters could not independently verify the report.

Carl Pei teases Nothing’s first AI-native product; says it 'couldn't have been an app'
Nothing will launch its first AI-native product in December with a focus on productivity. The chief executive, Carl Pei, provided limited details about the product’s functions. It is suggested that the product may help users capture conversations and take notes. Other companies are also exploring wearable AI devices that focus on companionship or productivity.

US Bond Yields fall after midterm election 2026 results: Why are 10-year, 30-year, 2-year treasury notes down?
US Treasuries were down after Democrats gained control of both the Senate and House with the election results also raising the prospect of gridlock between the US Congress and Donald Trump's White House.

US midterm election results cheer US bond yields, 10-year treasury note, yield on 30-year bond, two-year treasury yield jump on Tuesday
US midterm election 2026 results: 10-year TIPS breakeven rate was last at 2.305 per cent, indicating the market sees inflation averaging about 2.3 per cent a year for the next decade.

Is there shortage of Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 currency notes this Diwali? RBI clarifies
The Reserve Bank of India has reassured the public that there will be an ample supply of currency notes for the upcoming Diwali festival. They have dismissed a false rumor suggesting a shortage of small denomination notes. The RBI urges everyone to disregard this misinformation and rely only on their official announcements, while also emphasizing the need to plan cash needs ahead of the festivities.

Why are 10-year Treasury note, yield on 30-year bond down ahead of November 3 Election Day after hitting highest levels in October? Details here
US Yields on benchmark 10-year notes and 30-year bonds were eyeing their third decline in a row as investors also awaited the November 3 US midterm elections.

New Rs 10, Rs 20 & Rs 50 notes to run short before Diwali? PIB Fact Check debunks viral RBI circular
A viral WhatsApp message claiming that new Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 notes may be in short supply ahead of Diwali has been debunked by PIB Fact Check. The agency clarified that the RBI has made no such announcement and urged people not to share unverified claims.

ICAI to issue guidance note for auditing multi-state cooperatives
ICAI will issue a guidance note for auditors of multi-state cooperative societies following the government's notification of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2026. The guidance will standardise audit practices, strengthen regulatory compliance and help identify financial irregularities and governance risks. The new framework will be implemented in phases.

ICAI to issue guidance note on new audit reporting framework for multi-state cooperative societies
ICAI is set to release a guidance note on the new audit reporting framework for multi-state cooperative societies. The cooperation ministry published the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Auditor's Report) Order, 2026, on October 14. This initiative aims to enhance financial oversight and risk detection in the cooperative sector. Auditors will need to follow a structured approach in reporting various compliance parameters.

US Bond Treasury Yield Notes fall big: Why are 10-year, 30-year, 2-year notes down? Check factors, what to expect
US Treasury yields were down ahead of the US midterm elections 2026 due to a number of factors.
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