Russia Takes Control of Metro AG's Local Assets Under New Decree
A presidential decree published Monday places the Russian assets of German retailer Metro AG under temporary administration.
Economy
US Finalizes Lower Fuel Economy Standards, Easing Path for Gas-Powered Vehicles
The Trump administration has finalized lower vehicle fuel economy standards, cutting the 2031 fleetwide target to 34.9 mpg from 50.4 mpg under Biden.
Putin Grants Kirill Dmitriev Five More Years at Helm of RDIF
President Vladimir Putin has extended Kirill Dmitriev's tenure as head of Russia's RDIF sovereign wealth fund by five years, a decree published Monday shows.
Piyush Goyal to Visit US for G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting, Bilateral Talks
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the US from 29 September to 5 October 2026 for the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting and bilateral engagements.
FASTag annual pass crosses one crore mark since August 2025 launch
The road transport ministry said over one crore FASTag annual passes have been issued since the scheme launched on 15 August 2025.
Healey Vows to Get Britain Working Again, Offers Few Budget Clues
John Healey promises jobs and fiscal discipline in a conference speech, but offers few details ahead of the October 28 budget.
Ukraine Faces $32.6 Billion Budget Gap in 2027, Finance Minister Says
Ukraine's finance minister says the country's uncovered budget needs for 2027 stand at $32.6 billion, citing the prolonged war and limited grain exports.
Mandya DC bars banks, MFIs from forcible loan recovery amid drought
Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar has directed banks, microfinance and housing finance institutions to halt forcible loan recovery during the drought.
Wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000 will widen social protection net: Labour Secretary
Labour Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar calls the Rs 25,000 wage ceiling revision a win-win, saying it extends social protection to marginal and gig workers.
Naveen Patnaik Leads Massive BJD Protest Against New Mining Law in Odisha
BJD president Naveen Patnaik led a large protest in Bhubaneswar against the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026, warning of annual losses and accusing the BJP government of silence on Odisha's interests.
Coast Guard stabilises stricken chemical tanker off Paradip after engine failure
The Indian Coast Guard stabilised a Belize-flagged chemical tanker with 23 crew after engine failure and ballast tank flooding left it tilting off Paradip, Odisha.
Mandaviya Launches 'Shram Samvad' Labour Codes Drive Across 316 Districts
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced a 90-day 'Shram Samvad' campaign on the Labour Codes covering industrial clusters in 316 districts across all states and UTs.
Mediators Push Iran-US Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Talks Resume
Mediators are working with Iran and the US on a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the American blockade, with indirect talks expected to resume Monday.
Coast Guard Stabilises Flooding Chemical Tanker Off Paradip
The Indian Coast Guard averted a possible capsize of MT Seagull 9 after engine failure and ballast-tank flooding off Paradip.
UK housebuilder shares jump on new first-time buyer scheme
British housebuilder stocks rallied after the government confirmed a new first-time buyer support scheme, with building materials shares also gaining.
BoE's Ramsden Says Persistent Inflation Is Shaping His Rate Thinking
Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said persistent inflation is influencing his view on interest rates, with the prospect growing since July.
London Gold Certification Body Faces High Court Test Over Tanzanian Mine Deaths
The LBMA heads to London's High Court on October 7 to defend a negligence claim over the alleged 2019 killings of two Tanzanian artisanal miners at the North Mara gold mine.
QatarEnergy to Halt LNG Deliveries to Italy's Edison Until December
QatarEnergy will not deliver LNG cargoes to Italy's Edison until early December, as the US-Iran war slashes Qatari exports by 96%.
Lebanon eyes new IMF staff-level deal as reform push continues
Lebanon's finance minister says Beirut hopes for a new staff-level agreement with the IMF, but a full programme requires a law on crisis losses.
LBMA to defend duty-of-care claim in London High Court over Tanzania mine
The London Bullion Market Association will appear in the High Court on October 7 to contest a claim brought by families of two Tanzanian artisanal miners killed at North Mara in 2019.