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Why a Tamil Nadu widow wants CM Vijay’s free bus scheme declared ‘unconstitutional’: Plea in Madras HC today
N Kalamani, a private bus operator from Erode, filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court, challenging the constitutional validity of the Tamil Nadu government's ‘Vettri Payanam’ scheme, a report claimed.

NSE vs BSE: Which is a better exchange stock to buy ahead of Q2 results - What experts suggest | Target price, stop-loss
NSE vs BSE: Experts have a suggestion to the long-term investors that profitability and market share in the derivative segment should be an ideal indicator while zeroing on one of these two stocks
US stocks enter seasonally strong Q4 with bond yields, AI spending in focus
US stocks enter Q4 with strong seasonal support, but rising Treasury yields, elevated valuations and heavy AI spending create risks. The S&P 500’s direction will hinge on earnings, Federal Reserve policy, AI capital expenditure and November’s midterm elections, as investors weigh further gains against potential market…

116% up in 5 years! Shipping Corporation of India share price jumps 4% today | What should investors do?
Shipping Corporation of India share price has delivered a steady performance in 2026, as the stock gained 21.15% year-to-date (YTD).

SGX Loses $4.2 Billion in Value as Analysts Balk at Valuation
Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd. slipped on Monday, extending a slump that’s erased about $4.2 billion in market value since an August peak on rising concern over lofty valuations.

Schneider Electric in advanced talks to buy US-based software firm PTC for roughly $20 billion: What we know
France-based Schneider Electric is in advanced talks to acquire US software company PTC for nearly $20 billion. The deal would be Schneider’s largest acquisition, strengthening its industrial software portfolio as it expands through acquisitions and benefits from the AI data centre boom.
Gold prices fall Rs 1,400/10 grams, but silver rises Rs 1,025/kg despite easing Fed hike bets. Check key levels to track
Gold and silver prices opened mixed on the MCX, with silver gaining while gold declined. Weak US economic data reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in October, supporting precious metals. Spot gold and silver also rose. Analysts expect further gains if key resistance levels are breached, but advise…
RBI likely intervenes to support rupee, traders say
The Reserve Bank of India intervened in the foreign exchange market to support the rupee. This action was taken as the currency faced pressure from a stronger dollar and fluctuating oil prices. Traders reported that state-run banks were observed offering dollars, likely on behalf of the RBI. The dollar index increased…
Economists map the road to cheaper food in India
When will food prices normalise for Indians?
Crash alert! V2 Retail shares plunge 20% on Q2 business update; festive season shift weighs on growth
V2 Retail shares fell 20% despite a 28.4% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 revenue to Rs 905 crore, driven by continued store expansion. Same-store sales growth stood at 0.5% on a festival-normalised basis but declined 14.9% on a calendar basis due to the shift in Navratri and Durga Puja. The company expects stronger…
Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei jumps 2.5% to 3-month high as AI stocks rally
Japan’s Nikkei surged 2.53% to a three-month high, led by AI and chip stocks following Wall Street gains. Advantest and Tokyo Electron rallied, while SoftBank also advanced. Easing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike supported sentiment, though investors remained selective amid a more cautious outlook for the…