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World Politics & Diplomacy Just now (07:37 PM IST)

Young Converts Fuel a Quiet Catholic Revival Across the U.S. and Europe

A rise in young adult Catholic conversions is drawing attention in the United States and Europe, where churches that long appeared to be in retreat are seeing signs of renewed interest. In France especially, a surge in baptisms and adult catechumens is being read by church leaders as evidence of a deeper spiritual search rather than a simple demographic blip.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (07:06 PM IST)

Rate-Hike Bets Cap Gold's Rebound as Weekly Loss Looms

Gold edged higher on Friday but remained on track for a weekly decline of about 2.1 percent, as investors weighed persistent inflation concerns against a firmer US interest-rate outlook. Rising Treasury yields and expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep policy restrictive have reduced the metal’s appeal as a non-yielding safe haven.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (07:06 PM IST)

Jobs, Inflation Data Set to Challenge Wall Street’s Rate Cut Bets

Wall Street heads into a pivotal week with labor-market and inflation readings that could reset expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move. Strong payrolls or sticky price pressures would likely lift Treasury yields further and pressure equities, while softer data could reinforce hopes that policy easing remains on track.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (06:34 PM IST)

Dollar Slips as Oil Cools, Yen Rallies on Japan’s Currency Warning

The dollar fell on Friday as easing oil prices and a softer risk backdrop prompted investors to trim recent gains, while the yen strengthened after Japan and the United States reiterated their commitment to currency stability. The move came even as crude remained above $100 a barrel, keeping inflation concerns alive and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to raise rates further this year.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (05:53 PM IST)

Divorce Talk Turns to ‘Weaponized’ Domestic Habits as Viral Claim Fuels Debate

A provocative New York Post report citing a divorce expert has pushed an unusual claim into the public conversation: that some men are allegedly “weaponizing pooping” in marital disputes. While the framing is sensational, the broader issue is familiar to family-law practitioners—how everyday domestic behavior can become a tool of conflict, avoidance, or control during relationship breakdowns. The story is drawing attention because it sits at the intersection of private behavior, public outrage, and the increasingly performative nature of online relationship discourse.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Appeals Court Upholds State Regulation of Kalshi's Sports Prediction Markets

In a significant ruling, an appeals court has determined that states, including Ohio and Tennessee, have the authority to regulate Kalshi's sports prediction markets under existing gambling laws. This decision poses further challenges for the burgeoning prediction market sector as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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India & World Affairs20m ago

US Says India Trade Pact Is 90%-Plus Done, Hailing Potential Breakthrough in Bilateral Ties

A senior US State Department official said the long-awaited India-US trade agreement is more than 90% complete and could be finalized soon, calling it a breakthrough that would "unleash another level" of bilateral relations. The official also pointed to a packed diplomatic calendar, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's planned India visit, a possible Modi trip to the US for the G20 summit in Florida, and renewed momentum on the Quad and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

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National Governance & Policy48m ago

Misri Flags Tariff Risk in US Talks as India Awaits Trump's Next Move on Russian Oil

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri raised the issue of tariffs in talks with US undersecretary Allison Hooker, even as both sides discussed a broad agenda spanning energy security, civil nuclear cooperation and strategic technology. The meeting came a day after external affairs minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with India now watching closely for the Trump administration's next step on penalties linked to New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

CEA Warns Trade Is Being Weaponised as India Faces New Capital Headwinds

India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said global trade has been turned into a tool of coercion, arguing that the US, China and the EU are all using trade restrictions, export licensing and supply-chain chokepoints to advance strategic goals. He cautioned that unsettled ties with Washington, the lack of an AI-led investment story and higher global bond yields could weigh on foreign capital flows into India in the near term.

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Aviation, Shipping & Logistics1h ago

India's Engineering Exports Jump 24.9% in August as US, China and UK Demand Surges

India's engineering goods exports rose 24.86% year-on-year in August to $12.32 billion, powered by strong shipments to the US, China and the UK, even as West Asia logistics disruptions weighed on some Gulf markets. EEPC India said the broad-based expansion signals firmer global confidence in "Brand India" and points to improving demand conditions for exporters.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

Rivet Raises $10.5 Million From Peak XV, Shine Capital and Blume to Take Community-Driven Dating Nationwide in the US

Dating startup Rivet has secured $10.5 million in seed funding from Peak XV Partners, Shine Capital and Blume Ventures as it moves to scale its community-led matchmaking platform across the United States. Founded by former Tinder and Match Group executive Taru Kapoor and ex-CarDekho used-car CEO Rajat Sahni, the company is betting that "social matching" can offer a less transactional alternative to swipe-based dating apps.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

Astrobase Bets on Propulsion to Power India's Next Wave of Reusable Rockets

Bengaluru startup Astrobase Technologies has emerged as one of the first beneficiaries of IN-SPACe's Rs 500 crore Technology Adoption Fund, a milestone that underscores India's growing private-space ambitions. Founded by IIT Bombay classmates Neeraj Khandelwal and Devakumar Thammisetty, the company is building an indigenous propulsion stack anchored by its full-flow staged combustion engine Everest, with an eye on reusable launch systems and a much larger national launch capacity.

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