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Couple's Coffee Cart Grows to $4.5 Million Annual Business

Audrey Finocchiaro and Sam Lancaster founded The Nitro Bar in 2016, starting with financial challenges and customer engagement issues. Their persistence led to strong sales growth at Brown University. With investor support, they expanded into wholesale and retail, generating $4.5 million annually and creating 80 jobs.

TOI World·

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IDBI Bank Shares Jump 13% Amid Weak Market on Oct 14

On October 14, IDBI Bank shares surged up to 13% in morning trading on the BSE, rising from ₹82.92 to an intraday high of ₹93.62. This gain occurred despite a weak market, with the Sensex declining about 0.20% during the same period. The share price opened at ₹84.32, showing strong investor interest amid broader market weakness.

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Costlier Loans and Weaker Rupee Challenge Indian Students Abroad

Indian parents planning to send children abroad for higher education face financial challenges due to a weak rupee and rising loan interest rates. The RBI recently raised the repo rate to 5.5%, tightening monetary policy amid inflation. A rupee above 95 against the US dollar increases the cost of foreign tuition and living expenses, straining family budgets.

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Priyadarshan Declines Bhagam Bhag 2, Doubts Hera Pheri 3 Will Happen

Filmmaker Priyadarshan revealed he declined to direct Bhagam Bhag 2 despite its announcement, citing his principle of not making sequels without a better story than the original. He believes sequels often just capitalize on the first film's success without adding value. He also expressed doubt that Hera Pheri 3 will ever be made, emphasizing his preference for meaningful projects over mere sequels.

HT Entertainment·

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Air India Flight from Frankfurt Makes Emergency Landing in Jaipur on Hijack Alert

Air India flight AI-2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi made an emergency landing at Jaipur Airport following a hijack alert and bomb threat. Passengers were alarmed as the flight was diverted to Jaipur. Security agencies conducted a thorough inspection of the plane in an isolation bay. Investigations into the hijack alert and bomb suspicion are ongoing, with no confirmed results or resumption time for the Delhi flight yet.

Amar Ujala··Jaipur

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RBI Measures Strengthen Rupee by 150 Paise Against Dollar

The Reserve Bank of India has implemented multiple measures to stabilize the rupee's value, boosting it by about 150 paise against the dollar. These include a new cash reserve requirement on large foreign exchange derivatives, raising hedging costs for companies, and restrictions on speculative trading in rupee currency derivatives to control the market.

Economic Times·

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