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10 Amazon beauty finds to add to your Diwali shopping list for festive-ready skin, hair and makeup
Amazon India is leveraging the Great Indian Festival sale to highlight curated beauty and fashion products for the Diwali season. These editorial features, written by experienced lifestyle journalists, aim to guide consumer shopping choices during the festive period.

Strategy adds 250 Bitcoin as holdings reach 848,250 BTC
MicroStrategy has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 848,250 BTC following a recent $21.5 million acquisition. The firm continues to balance aggressive crypto accumulation with significant share repurchases, signaling continued confidence in its digital asset strategy.

Most powerful women in Asia 2026: DBS Group CEO at No. 1, India’s Roshni Nadar Malhotra takes No. 8 spot
Fortune's 2026 Most Powerful Women in Asia list highlights Tan Su Shan of DBS Group as the top leader, with HCLTech's Roshni Nadar Malhotra ranking eighth. The report underscores the growing influence of female executives across 14 Asian markets.

Australia proposes leverage caps for crypto-settled derivatives
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has proposed new regulations to extend leverage limits and negative balance protections to crypto-settled derivatives. This move aims to standardize retail investor safeguards across all contract-for-difference (CFD) trading products.

Sunil Bharti Mittal Conferred Highest Civilian Award Of France
Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman of Bharti Enterprises, has been honored with France's highest civilian award. The recognition acknowledges his significant contributions to strengthening bilateral ties between India and France.

So, You’d Like To Sell Your Print Issues Of The Onion?
The Onion is actively seeking to acquire vintage print issues from the public to complete its historical archives. The publication has provided specific guidelines for collectors to identify relevant volume and issue numbers.

Telangana mulls CoE for MSMEs, grievance day to resolve issues
Telangana plans to launch a Centre of Excellence to boost MSME technology adoption, market access, and investment. The initiative includes a new MSME policy and a dedicated grievance redressal mechanism to support small businesses.

Noida Authority Approves Revised Master Layout Plan For Sports City Project
The Noida Authority has officially approved a revised master layout plan for the Sports City project. This updated blueprint confirms that residential development will be restricted to 29.5 percent of the total project area.

US immigration crackdown: How Indian IT giants have long prepared for this moment
The US has suspended PERM green card processing for several major IT firms, including TCS and Infosys. However, industry experts suggest the impact will be limited as these companies have already pivoted to local hiring and offshore delivery models.

RBI opens dollar lifeline for oil PSUs as rupee comes closer to 97, crude tops $100
The RBI has launched a special dollar window for major oil PSUs and tightened derivative market regulations to stabilize the rupee as it nears 97 against the dollar. These measures aim to curb speculation and manage the economic impact of crude oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel.

India-U.S. trade pact to be finalised keeping changed circumstances in mind: Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the India-U.S. interim trade pact is being revised to reflect evolving global economic circumstances. India is simultaneously advancing trade negotiations with several international blocs, including the GCC and the Eurasian Economic Union.

Why US-Russia Diesel Deal Highlights Deep Energy Ties Between Giants
Persistent energy inflation in the United States throughout 2026 has brought the complexities of global fuel supply chains into focus. The reliance on indirect energy flows underscores the structural challenges of maintaining domestic price stability amid international geopolitical tensions.

Ambani Heir Faces Tough Questions In Meetings For Record Jio IPO
Reliance Jio is gearing up for a landmark IPO targeting a $114 billion valuation. The process involves intense scrutiny as leadership navigates investor expectations for this record-breaking public offering.

Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs are facing significant outflows as crypto markets experience over $1 billion in liquidations. Despite a drop to $80,350, Bitcoin has shown resilience, rebounding toward $83,000 amid ongoing security concerns regarding hardware wallets.

Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup
Automattic's interim CFO, Jeremy Klaperman, has departed the company less than a month after his appointment. His exit follows a recent board-wide leadership shakeup and a reported demotion from the interim role.

Wall Street is pitching data centers as a major real estate bet. The risks are piling up
Wall Street is increasingly marketing data center investments as a core real estate asset to fuel AI growth. However, the sector faces mounting risks including local public opposition, liquidity concerns, and complex project execution challenges.

Opinion: Haryana poised for big industrial leap into future
Haryana is positioning itself as a premier industrial hub by leveraging robust policy reforms and digital governance. The state's significant contributions to national manufacturing and high logistics rankings underscore its growing appeal to global investors.

Ledger investigates fund losses linked to Southeast Asian reseller, warns users
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs faced nearly $1 billion in outflows as a sharp price correction triggered over $1.1 billion in liquidations. Markets are currently consolidating near $82,500 while navigating additional concerns regarding potential Ledger hardware wallet exploits.

More evidence that broad-market index funds remain unbeatable, even in the era of AI stock-picking
A new report confirms that despite the proliferation of AI-driven investment tools, broad-market index funds continue to outperform individual stock-picking strategies. This highlights the persistent difficulty of achieving market-beating returns even with advanced technological assistance.

Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more funds
Meanwhile, a Bitcoin-native life insurance firm backed by Sam Altman, has secured $37.5 million in new funding to support global expansion. The company aims to provide a regulated mechanism for wealthy individuals to pass on Bitcoin assets amidst growing international demand.