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Hong Kong Investors Find US Treasuries Attractive Amid Fed Rate Hikes

Hong Kong investors are increasingly buying US Treasuries as the Federal Reserve's aggressive 525-basis-point rate hikes since March 2022 have caused home prices and the Hang Seng Index to drop significantly. The city's Mandatory Provident Fund, with HK$1.7 trillion in assets, suffered its worst loss since the Global Financial Crisis. US sovereign debt offers yields above 5%, minimal currency risk, no capital gains tax, and protection against inflation tied to Hong Kong's deflationary economy.

Mint Markets··Hong Kong

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Politics

SC says Right to Justice Equal for All, Frowns on Out-of-Turn Hearings

The Supreme Court stated that a bus conductor's right to access justice is equal to that of a top bureaucrat. It criticized granting out-of-turn hearings to litigants who can approach the court easily, saying it violates the right to speedy justice for millions waiting in line. The court emphasized fairness in hearing schedules.

Times of India·

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Politics

Scheduled Tribe Man Stabbed to Death Over Farm Passage Dispute in Karnataka

A 26-year-old Scheduled Tribe man, D S Murali of Nayaka community, was stabbed to death in Devarahalli, Karnataka, following a dispute over farm passage. The accused, family members of Ramakrishnappa and Nagaraj, allegedly used caste-based abuse and attacked Murali. Masti police have registered an SC/ST atrocity case, arrested three suspects, and are investigating. Kolar SP Kannika Sikriwal visited the site.

Deccan Herald··Devarahalli

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Entertainment

The Hindu Releases Gandhi Documentary for GenZ on Gandhi Jayanti

On October 2, 2026, The Hindu released a 30-minute documentary titled "Gandhi for GenZ: The Mahatma is suddenly cool again" to mark Gandhi Jayanti. The film explores Mahatma Gandhi's relevance to today's Indian youth, featuring interviews with historians and GenZ activists alongside archival footage. It is available on The Hindu's website and YouTube.

Hindu Entertainment··Chennai

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Business

Tax Raid Finds Rs 4.34 Lakh Forex; Man Wins ITAT Case

During a tax raid, officials found Rs 1.12 crore in Indian currency and foreign currency worth Rs 4.34 lakh. The man was questioned by tax authorities. Although the investigation team accepted his explanation, the Assessing Officer treated the recovered cash and forex as unexplained under Section 69A. The man later won the case at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal with help from his sister-in-law.

TOI Business·

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World

Saudi Coalition Intercepts Houthi Missiles and Drones Over Southern Cities

The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted two ballistic missiles and four drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi forces targeting southern Saudi cities Jazan and Khamis Mushait. The attacks caused limited material damage from falling debris. These strikes follow renewed hostilities since July, with the Houthis intensifying their offensive and blockading Saudi energy exports amid Yemen's ongoing humanitarian crisis.

NDTV·

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