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Middle East Tensions Raise Concerns for Dubai's Economy and Aviation

Rising tensions in the Middle East and a recent incident on a Flydubai flight have sparked new concerns for Dubai's aviation and business sectors. Despite this, Dubai's economy remains strong, with a 2.4% GDP growth in Q1 2026. Prolonged regional instability could impact airlines, tourism, oil, and real estate, increasing costs and affecting traveler confidence due to security worries.

News18Hi Business·1h ago·Dubai

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Business

Crude Oil Prices Surge 29% in September, Finance Ministry Warns of Economic Risks

Crude oil prices in India surged by nearly 29% in September, rising from $90.19 to an average of $116.04 per barrel, according to the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell. The Finance Ministry highlighted this sharp increase and growing uncertainty in India-US trade relations as risks to the Indian economy. Higher oil prices could raise import bills and increase costs across transportation, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.

NDTV·56m ago

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Entertainment

Parineeti Chopra Shares Emotional Challenge of Playing Mother in 'Shaque'

Parineeti Chopra plays a mother searching for her missing daughter in the web series 'Shaque'. She found filming the early emotional scenes difficult before her pregnancy but believes her lack of motherhood experience helped her deliver an authentic performance. After becoming a mother, she feels better equipped emotionally for complex roles. This series is her first web appearance after a biographical film.

TOI Entertainment·59m ago

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Business

India Cuts Windfall Tax on Diesel and ATF Exports from October 1

The Indian government has announced a significant reduction in the windfall tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), effective from October 1. This move lowers the export duty, aiming to impact fuel export dynamics and possibly influence domestic and international fuel markets.

ET Energy·4h ago

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Politics

RSS to Meet in Indore in November, Announce Structural Changes

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold its executive council meeting, Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal (ABKM), in Indore starting November 2. The three-day meeting will review the centenary celebrations, discuss political and social issues including Opposition attacks on the Centre, and introduce structural changes by replacing prants with sambhags. This meeting precedes the organisational elections at the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha in March.

Hindustan Times·1h ago·Indore

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Business

Japan's Nikkei Hits Six-Week High on AI Chip Stock Rally

Japan's Nikkei 225 surged 2.28% to a six-week high, driven by strong gains in chip stocks following positive earnings guidance from Micron Technology. The broader Topix index remained stable, though some Nikkei stocks, especially in finance, declined. Analysts remain cautious about the sustainability of AI-driven stock gains amid potential interest rate hikes and ongoing monetary policy discussions.

ET Markets·1h ago

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