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RBI Repo Rate Hike Raises Home Loan Interest Rates in India

The Reserve Bank of India increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% on October 7, ending nearly four years of stable rates. This hike affects home loan borrowers with floating-rate loans linked to external benchmarks, mostly the repo rate, causing higher interest costs. RBI may raise rates further by 50-75 basis points amid global tightening and geopolitical risks, impacting repayment strategies for borrowers.

Economic Times·

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India and UK Aim to Double Trade to $120 Billion by 2030

India and the United Kingdom aim to double their bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030, leveraging opportunities from the free trade agreement effective since July 15. Currently, bilateral trade stands at about $60.56 billion, including $25.12 billion in goods and $35.44 billion in services for 2025-26. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized 2030 as a start for greater ambition.

Hindustan Times·

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Dermatologist Lists 5 Warning Signs of Unhealthy Scalp

Dermatologist Dr. Ashwini Kandikatla from Dermis Oracle highlights that scalp health is crucial for healthy hair but often overlooked. People focus on hair appearance, neglecting the scalp, which can lead to issues like flakes or itchiness. She shares five signs indicating your scalp needs more care, emphasizing that a good haircare routine should also nourish the scalp, not just the hair.

HT Health·

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Lokesh Kanagaraj Confirms AA 23 with Allu Arjun Is On

Lokesh Kanagaraj has denied rumours that the film AA 23 with Allu Arjun has been shelved due to creative differences or budget issues. Since its announcement in January, there have been persistent speculations about the film being dropped. Lokesh shared a photo with Allu Arjun discussing the project and promised interesting updates soon, reassuring fans that the film is actively in progress.

HT Entertainment·

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Deshpande's Hat-Trick Leads Mumbai to Control Over Chandigarh in Ranji Trophy

In the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener at Wankhede Stadium, Tushar Deshpande took a hat-trick, helping Mumbai dominate Chandigarh. Chandigarh was bowled out for 78 chasing 429, their second-lowest total. Deshpande's bowling figures included 7-1-17-5, dismantling Chandigarh's batting lineup. His batting cameo of 44 runs also contributed to Mumbai's strong position on day two.

Hindu Sport··Mumbai

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Agilisium to Cut CS Hiring Below 30%, Targets $500M Revenue

Agilisium CEO Raj Babu announced plans to reduce computer science hires to under 30%, focusing instead on recruiting professionals from biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacy, and medicine. The company believes domain experts can more easily learn AI and software development than programmers can master life sciences. Founded in 2014, Agilisium aims for $500 million revenue in 5-7 years, with life sciences growing 45% annually.

Hindu Business··Chennai

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