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BusinessOn October 1, 2026, the Indian rupee fell 37 paise to close at 96.31 against the US dollar, its lowest level in over two months. The decline was driven by global market risk aversion, rising global bond yields, and selling pressure from foreign investors. The rupee opened at 95.95 and touched an intraday low of 96.34 before closing lower.
Hindu Business··Mumbai
WorldNimrat Kaur shared the traumatic memory of her father, Major Bhupender Singh, who was kidnapped and killed by terrorists in Kashmir. This tragic event deeply affected their family and highlighted her mother's strength in raising two daughters alone during her early to mid-30s.
TOI Entertainment·
TechnologyReliance Jio celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new JioBharat 4G plan priced at Rs 1,499. The company has also introduced several offers including a 12-month free Gemini AI Pro subscription worth Rs 35,000 with a 5G prepaid plan, free Canva Pro subscriptions with select prepaid plans, and Amazon Prime Lite access for Jio HomeFiber users.
Deccan Herald·
WorldOn a Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, an Omani co-pilot attacked the captain, Smit Machhar, mid-air using an axe-like weapon. The captain was seriously injured, causing panic on board. A brave passenger, a plumber by profession, intervened and took control of the plane temporarily. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the attacker was an Omani citizen, raising questions about how the weapon was brought on board.
Prabhat Khabar·
PoliticsThe Central government has approved ₹1,175.59 crore to build a 6.91-km six-lane bridge over the River Teesta at Sevoke in Darjeeling district, West Bengal. The project on NH-10 aims to ease traffic on the Coronation Bridge and improve connectivity between the Siliguri corridor, Sikkim, and Northeast India, facilitating smoother passenger and freight movement.
Hindustan Times··Darjeeling
PoliticsChrista Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, survived a failed execution after receiving two doses of lethal injection drugs. Experts revealed she endured severe childhood trauma, including repeated sexual abuse and rape, worse than 99% of the US population. Pike was convicted of killing 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in 1995.
Economic Times·
Hindu Business··Mumbai
On October 1, 2026, the Indian rupee fell 37 paise to close at 96.31 against the US dollar, its lowest level in over two months. The decline was driven by global market risk aversion, rising global bond yields, and selling pressure from foreign investors. The rupee opened at 95.95 and touched an intraday low of 96.34 before closing lower.
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