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World Politics & Diplomacy 15 Oct 2026, 05:03 PM IST

Brooklyn Novelty Shop Says Staff Faced Threats After Kelly Clarkson’s Online Complaint Over Mechanical Bird

A Brooklyn novelty store has said its staff were threatened after singer Kelly Clarkson publicly complained online about how she was treated during a dispute involving a mechanical bird. The episode has escalated from a retail grievance into a wider conversation about celebrity influence, online pile-ons and the vulnerability of small businesses caught in viral backlash.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 03:21 AM IST

BHEL Q2 net profit jumps 120% to Rs 810 crore as revenue climbs 24%

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited posted a sharp improvement in second-quarter earnings, with net profit rising 120.1% year-on-year to Rs 810 crore from Rs 368 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations also strengthened 23.8% to Rs 9,300 crore, underscoring a broad-based recovery in execution and demand momentum.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 03:21 AM IST

HDFC Bank Names ICICI Veteran Anup Bagchi as CEO in Leadership Reset

HDFC Bank has appointed Anup Bagchi as its next managing director and chief executive officer, with the Reserve Bank of India approving the move ahead of his October 27, 2026 start date. Bagchi, a seasoned banker with deep experience across retail, corporate and investment banking, returns to the sector after a three-year stint at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 03:21 AM IST

Russian Overnight Strikes Destroy Kyiv Apartment Block, Killing at Least Three

A Russian overnight strike destroyed part of a residential apartment block in Kyiv, killing at least three people and underscoring the continuing vulnerability of Ukraine’s capital to long-range attacks. BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson, reporting from the city, described the aftermath as emergency crews searched the wreckage and residents confronted the scale of the destruction.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 03:21 AM IST

IEA Warns Diesel Squeeze Could Persist Into 2027 as Iran War Disrupts Supply

The International Energy Agency said global diesel markets are likely to remain tight well into 2027, warning that war-related disruptions tied to Iran are constraining supply and keeping middle-distillate inventories under pressure. In its October 2026 Oil Market Report, the agency also trimmed its world oil demand outlook for the year, underscoring a market that is simultaneously softer on consumption and tighter on refined products.

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