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Indian Vegetable Oil Producers Urge Price Cuts for Festive Season

The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers Association has urged companies to lower retail prices following recent government duty cuts. These reductions aim to ease consumer costs during the upcoming festive season when demand typically rises. Companies must submit weekly retail prices to maintain market transparency. Global price volatility has impacted domestic edible oil prices, adding to inflation pressures on consumers.

Economic Times·

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Sports

West Indies Add Amir Jangoo to T20I Squad Against India

The West Indies cricket team has included wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo in their squad for the upcoming T20I series against India. Jangoo is covering for Jewel Andrew, who sustained a finger injury during the third ODI match of the tour. This change was made ahead of the first T20I between the two teams.

NDTV Cricket·

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Entertainment

Robert De Niro Hosts Anupam Kher at New York Home

Anupam Kher reunited with his longtime friend Robert De Niro in New York, where De Niro hosted him for lunch at his home. Kher expressed his admiration and gratitude for De Niro, calling him the world's finest actor and thanking him for the warm hospitality and a gifted cap. The meeting was a special highlight of Kher's trip to America and Canada.

NDTV Movies··New York

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Business

Crude Oil Market Price May Hit $145 Despite $100 Benchmark

Kotak Securities' Anindya Banerjee said crude oil's physical market price could reach nearly $145 a barrel even if benchmark prices show $100, due to soaring VLCC shipping costs widening the price gap. He expects India to stay protected by ample refining capacity and diversified supplies. Banerjee also predicts RBI rate hikes in October and December amid abundant liquidity.

Economic Times·

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World

FlyDubai Co-Pilot Tried to Crash Plane, 182 Saved

On September 30, Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami allegedly attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar mid-flight, causing the plane to plunge 16,000 feet in 30 seconds. Passengers and off-duty pilots subdued him, saving 182 lives. The UAE calls it a terrorist attempt. Investigations are ongoing into the co-pilot's extremist links. Separately, Indian agencies arrested individuals linked to Pakistani espionage in Coimbatore and Assam, probing sensitive security leaks.

News18 World·

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Technology

Cygni Energy and Indus Towers Partner for Telecom Battery Storage

Cygni Energy Private Limited has signed an MoU with Indus Towers to develop Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions for India's telecom infrastructure. They plan to establish up to 1.5 GWh manufacturing capacity, aiming to enhance reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Cygni Energy aims to scale up to 2 GWh capacity with advanced battery technologies for telecom applications.

Business Standard·

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