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Government to Decide on Interest Rates for Small Savings Schemes

On September 30, the government may announce a major decision regarding interest rates on small savings schemes including Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and PPF. The Finance Ministry will review rates for the October-December 2026 quarter. Current rates include 7.10% for PPF, 8.20% for Sukanya Samriddhi and Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, and 7.70% for NSC. Inflation rise and government bond yields above 7% suggest possible rate hikes, though rates may also remain unchanged. The decision will impact investors in PPF, Sukanya, NSC, SCSS, RD, TD, and MIS.

News18Hi Business·3h ago

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Technology

Trump Hosts AI Leaders at White House Amid Safety Concerns

President Donald Trump hosted top AI executives from OpenAI, Google, Meta, and others at the White House to discuss industry oversight amid growing safety fears. The meeting followed OpenAI's cancellation of a new model release due to safety issues. Attendees included Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, Greg Brockman, Dario Amodei, Elon Musk, and Jensen Huang. Lawmakers face pressure to regulate AI amid concerns over job displacement and societal impact.

NDTV World·2h ago

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Business

Farmer's Son Mohit Passes 3 Exams Cycling 7 Km Daily

Mohit Kushwaha from a farmer family in Asua village, Firozabad, fulfilled his dream of a government job through hard work. He cycled 7 kilometers daily to attend free coaching under the CM Abhyuday scheme. Mohit passed three competitive exams simultaneously and joined as a Health and Malaria Inspector in Agra Railways.

News18Hi Business·37m ago·Firozabad

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Business

Pennsylvania Town Rejects $10K per Household for AI Data Center

In Pennsylvania, Hazle Township residents refused a $10,000 payment per household offered by NorthPoint Development for an AI data center project. The proposal included a $45 million payout to about 4,500 households and a $120 million community investment, contingent on zoning approval. Despite the financial incentives, many locals opposed the plan.

Economic Times·1h ago·Hazle Township

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Politics

Rajnath Singh Urges Upgrade of Maritime Surveillance Amid Grey-Zone Threats

On September 29, 2026, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Indian Navy Commanders' Conference in New Delhi, calling for a major upgrade in India's maritime surveillance and response systems. He emphasized rising congestion, deception, and grey-zone activities at sea, highlighting India's growing strategic role and responsibilities in the Indian Ocean Region as a first responder and preferred security partner.

The Hindu·21m ago·New Delhi

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Politics

Netanyahu Warns of Possible Attacks Before Israel's Oct 27 Election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on October 24 that Israel’s enemies might try to attack ahead of the October 27 election. Speaking at Tel Nof Air Force Base, he cited "indications" of threats but did not specify the sources. Opposition leader Yair Lapid requested an emergency security briefing to assess the credibility of these threats and election safety measures. This election follows the deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.

News18 World·18m ago·Tel Aviv

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