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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy Just now (12:17 AM IST)

Natural Gas Defies the Energy Shock as Supply Cushion Keeps Prices in Check

Natural gas prices are holding in a narrow $2.50-$3.50 per MMBtu band even as crude oil swings on West Asian tensions, underscoring a market that remains structurally better supplied than traders feared. Record US output, resilient non-Gulf LNG flows and softer Asian demand have so far offset disruption risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz, leaving Henry Hub with a mild bearish bias.

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India & World Affairs2h ago

At UNGA, Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan on terrorism and water, says India will defend itself

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used India's National Statement at the United Nations General Assembly to launch a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rejecting what he called attempts to normalise terrorism and deny its consequences. He also linked global instability to rising costs for the Global South, pressed for UN reform, and reiterated India's support for a two-state solution in Gaza.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI Bulletin Flags India's 7.8% Growth Resilience Amid West Asia Shock, Inflation Pressures and Banking Funding Debate

The Reserve Bank of India's September 2026 Bulletin presents an economy that remains notably resilient despite renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising energy prices and volatile global markets. Alongside reporting 7.8% growth in the first quarter of 2026-27, the Bulletin argues that a higher credit-deposit ratio alone is not a reliable sign of banking stress and points to strong foreign exchange reserves, FDI inflows and narrowing trade deficits as key buffers.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance55m ago

RBI Bulletin Says India's Economy Is Shielding Financial and External Sectors From Global Turbulence

India's financial and external sectors continue to benefit from a resilient domestic economy, even as geopolitical tensions, weather disruptions and firmer global bond yields weigh on the outlook, the Reserve Bank of India said in its latest bulletin. The central bank's assessment pointed to strong GDP growth, healthy foreign exchange reserves, steady credit momentum and moderate current account pressures, while warning that rising crude oil prices and food inflation could complicate the inflation path ahead.

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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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India Sports & Cricket9h ago

India's World Cup ODI build-up begins in Thiruvananthapuram as Kohli, Rohit and Gill anchor a pivotal series

India's three-match ODI series against the West Indies opens in Thiruvananthapuram with unusual anticipation for a bilateral contest, underscored by a rapid ticket sellout and the looming 2027 World Cup. The series offers both a strategic testing ground for captain Shubman Gill's side and a rare chance to watch Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, still chasing major ODI milestones late in their careers.

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World Politics & Diplomacy9h ago

G20 Health Ministers Back WHO Funding Push as Brazil Seeks Broader Pledges

Health ministers from G20 nations meeting in Rio de Janeiro voiced support for the World Health Organization's first Investment Round, urging all member states and partners to help fund the agency's new global health strategy. WHO says it has already secured 63 pledges worth more than $1 billion, but is pressing for additional commitments ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit in November.

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