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Global Markets & Equities 10 Oct 2026, 12:06 AM IST

Trump’s Bid to Target Fed Governor Lisa Cook Tests Central Bank Independence

President Donald Trump has moved to create a committee to examine Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, escalating a confrontation that could reshape the balance of power over U.S. monetary policy. The effort comes after a Supreme Court ruling that may narrow protections for independent agencies, raising fresh questions about Jerome Powell’s authority, the Fed’s insulation from political pressure and the future path of interest rates.

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Global Markets & Equities09 Oct 2026, 11:46 PM IST

Trump Launches New Probe Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook in Escalating Removal Bid

President Donald Trump has established a new White House inquiry into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, intensifying his effort to remove her from the central bank’s board. The move adds fresh political pressure to an already fraught confrontation over the Fed’s independence and could further unsettle markets watching for signs of institutional strain.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM IST

India Sets Up FTA Utilisation Cell to Turn Trade Deals Into Measurable Gains

India has established a dedicated Free Trade Agreement utilisation cell to help exporters and importers make fuller use of preferential trade pacts, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Wednesday. The move comes as New Delhi seeks to prove that its newer FTAs, negotiated with more complementary economies, can deliver stronger trade outcomes than earlier agreements that were often underused.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors08 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM IST

ESA’s LISA Pitch Lands as a Rare “Good Deal” for NASA in a Tight Budget Era

The European Space Agency is positioning its Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, or LISA, as a strategically attractive partnership for NASA at a time when U.S. science agencies are under intense pressure to do more with less. The message is blunt: in an era defined by value-seeking, LISA offers American researchers a high-impact role in a flagship mission without bearing the full cost of development.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy08 Oct 2026, 06:47 PM IST

GST Council Weighs Curbs on Arrest Powers, Decriminalisation in Major Tax Reform Push

The GST Council is set to consider a significant recalibration of India’s indirect tax enforcement regime, including scrapping arrest powers for tax officers and widening decriminalisation under the GST law. The proposed changes, if approved, would be rolled out in phases beginning early next year, signalling a shift toward compliance-led administration and lower coercive risk for businesses.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences08 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s Mother Roopi Soren Dies After Prolonged Hospitalisation

Roopi Soren, mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has died after being under treatment at Hill View Hospital & Research Centre in Ranchi. She had been admitted on September 18 with breathing difficulties and was placed on a ventilator on October 7, underscoring the seriousness of her condition in the days before her death.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance07 Oct 2026, 12:20 PM IST

Private Banks Outpace PSU Peers in Deposit Mobilisation as Q2 Loan Growth Also Stays Strong

Private sector banks widened their lead over state-run lenders in deposit mobilisation in the September quarter, underscoring their stronger franchise traction and funding agility. The gap was mirrored on the lending side as private banks posted faster year-on-year advances growth than public sector peers, reinforcing a broader shift in competitive momentum within Indian banking.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 09:58 PM IST

Centre Weighs Reviving ATF Price Stabilisation as Airline Costs Bite

The Centre is examining whether to bring back a framework to stabilise aviation turbine fuel prices, after the earlier ₹10,000-crore support scheme expired and airlines continued to face sharp fuel-cost swings. Officials are considering a redesigned version with inputs from airlines and oil marketing companies as fare pressure and operating costs remain elevated.

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