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BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessSince February 2026, global container freight rates have surged by 130%, driven by ongoing unrest in the Middle East. India's container trade remains strong, with a 23% increase in September 2026. Exports to the US rose 48% year-over-year. Major ports saw growth, while non-major ports struggled. Shipping lines may return to the Suez Canal amid these shifts.
TOI Business·
HealthPhoto: NDTV BusinessAs winter approaches in Delhi and North India, pollution worsens respiratory issues like asthma and allergies, leading to increased doctor visits, tests, hospitalizations, and emergency treatments. These health problems can result in significant medical expenses, impacting personal savings. It is crucial for individuals to review their health insurance coverage, including waiting periods, exceptions, and limits, to ensure protection against pollution-related health costs. Health insurance top-ups may also be necessary to cover additional expenses.
NDTV Business··Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday rejected anti-India references in resolutions adopted at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting held in Baghdad on October 17-18. The MEA alleged that Pakistan had orchestrated these anti-India references in the resolutions.
Economic Times··Baghdad
WorldPhoto: News18 HindiA 23-year-old man in Hyderabad was arrested for running a honey trap and blackmail scheme by creating 13 Instagram and 14 Facebook accounts. He extorted over 1.8 million rupees from victims, including a police officer. Authorities are interrogating him to determine the total number of victims and the amount extorted so far.
News18 Hindi··Hyderabad
PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldOn October 17, 2026, the French Prime Minister acknowledged severe violence and extensive property damage during protests but noted no deaths occurred, calling it a miracle. He defended police efforts against violent groups and called for localized curfews in cities to curb rioting and looting.
Hindu World·
HealthPhoto: HT HealthDr. Tapti Sen, a surgeon, explains that breast cancer develops due to a mix of genetic, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Cases have risen over two decades, partly due to better diagnosis and awareness, but exact causes remain unclear. In Asian countries like India, breast cancer affects younger women more often than in the West, highlighting the need for awareness and screening. Some risk factors are controllable, while others, such as age and genetics, are not.
HT Health·
TOI Business·
Photo: TOI BusinessSince February 2026, global container freight rates have surged by 130%, driven by ongoing unrest in the Middle East. India's container trade remains strong, with a 23% increase in September 2026. Exports to the US rose 48% year-over-year. Major ports saw growth, while non-major ports struggled. Shipping lines may return to the Suez Canal amid these shifts.
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