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BusinessPhoto: Economic TimesBoudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam, expressed strong optimism about the India-EU free trade agreement. He emphasized the importance of port and national collaboration to boost global trade. Negotiations have concluded, with hopes to sign the deal by year-end and implement it next year, expecting increased business opportunities between Europe and India.
Economic Times·
WorldPhoto: News18Hi BusinessTwo new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will soon be introduced in India. One train will operate on the Varanasi-New Delhi route, and the other between Mumbai and Bengaluru. These high-speed trains will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, enhancing comfortable overnight travel on these major routes.
News18Hi Business·
WorldPhoto: HT WorldUkraine has denied Elon Musk's claim that its military used the Starlink satellite internet network for offensive drone strikes against Russia, saying existing restrictions prevent such use. Serhii Beskrestnov, adviser to President Zelensky, called Musk's claim strange given these limits. Musk admitted SpaceX restricted Starlink in Ukraine as it is a civilian service not meant for military attacks. Access was recently restored after disruptions.
HT World·
SciencePhoto: The HinduThe Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Pudukottai, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram districts on October 26. Heavy rain is also expected in several other districts including Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Madurai. Many areas in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal will likely receive moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning. Motorists in Coimbatore struggled with stagnant rainwater on October 25.
The Hindu··Coimbatore
BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsBEL, Coal India, and IGL are set to announce their Q2 FY2026-27 results soon. Analysts forecast a 16% revenue growth for BEL, a 6% volume increase for IGL, and stable production for Coal India. Motilal Oswal recommends buying all three stocks, projecting potential upside returns of 38% for BEL, 18% for Coal India, and 33% for IGL.
Mint Markets·
PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldA Democratic win in the November 3 US midterm elections could reshape President Trump's foreign policy by increasing Democratic influence over war powers, military spending, and foreign aid. Analysts predict Democrats may gain control of the House and possibly the Senate, enabling them to challenge Trump’s decisions on Iran, Ukraine, Israel, and overseas assistance through legislation and hearings.
Firstpost World·
Economic Times·
Photo: Economic TimesBoudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam, expressed strong optimism about the India-EU free trade agreement. He emphasized the importance of port and national collaboration to boost global trade. Negotiations have concluded, with hopes to sign the deal by year-end and implement it next year, expecting increased business opportunities between Europe and India.
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