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France to try Chinese captain of Russia 'shadow fleet' vessel

France, Oct. 2 -- A French court is to try the Chinese captain of a tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" early next year, prosecutors said Thursday, after it was intercepted off the coast of France. B... Read More


SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2025 to open in November, boosting semiconductor ambitions

Hanoi, Oct. 2 -- The National Innovation Centre (NIC), in collaboration with the global industry association SEMI, will host SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2025 in early November at VinPalace Co Loa in Dong Anh com... Read More


Adani Group stocks shine in volatile September; four rally up to 20%, with Adani Power leading gains

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- While September saw stocks fluctuate widely, most Adani Group stocks recorded double-digit gains, making it the best month in the recent past for the conglomerate, as a series of ... Read More


Tata's Nelco adopts a new path to its satellite internet ambition

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Tata Group-owned Nelco Ltd has received the government's preliminary approval to resell satellite internet services to consumers by partnering with companies such as Elon Musk's S... Read More


Will Lady Liberty go dark? US govt shutdown threatens iconic Statue of Liberty torch

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- The torch of the Statue of Liberty, one of America's most enduring symbols, could soon go dark as the federal government shutdown stretches on. With funding halted and no resoluti... Read More


Govt imposes 40% extra duty on used car importsPublished on: October 2, 2025 5:09 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 2 -- The federal government has imposed an additional 40 percent regulatory duty on the commercial import of used vehicles, following cabinet approval. The Federal Board of Revenue issu... Read More


Did Trump say government shutdowns 'fall on the president's lack of leadership?' Here's the truth

India, Oct. 2 -- With the shutdown of the United States government starting early morning on Wednesday, the question of who is to blame for it is on everyone's mind. The Republicans blame the Democrat... Read More


Supreme Court ends 'essential' exemption, all vehicles to pay green cess for Delhi

India, Oct. 2 -- The Supreme Court has removed a decade-old exemption on commercial vehicles carrying essential commodities from paying the environment compensation cess (ECC) before entering the Capi... Read More


Festive demand, tax cut power auto sales in September

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Powered by tax cuts and festive spirits, automobile sales took off in September, cheering manufacturers across the board. Tata Motors Ltd, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd and Maruti Su... Read More


No rate cut, but RBI trims rules, drops overlapping biz regulations in credit push

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- The central bank unwrapped a box of goodies to power credit and business on Wednesday, even as it delivered a better growth outlook and kept policy rates untouched. The Monetary ... Read More