Apple hits a record! Becomes third tech giant to cross $4 trillion valuation; joins Microsoft, Nvidia club

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Apple has reached a historic milestone, becoming the third Big Tech company to cross $4 trillion in market value, driven by strong demand for its latest iPhone lineup.The company’s shares were last up 0.2 per cent at $269.2 in early trading on Tuesday, marking a record high, reported news agency…

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ISA Summit 2025: President Droupadi Murmu says India to lead solar innovation by 2050; calls for women-led green growth

File photo: President Droupadi Murmu (Picture credit: ANI) India is working not only to achieve its clean energy goals but also to emerge as a global hub that aggregates global solar demand and drives innovation, manufacturing and knowledge exchange by 2050, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday.Addressing the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance…

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MCX trading halted! Exchange sees extended tech glitch; trading in gold and silver futures delayed

The exchange did not specify a definite schedule for resuming operations. (AI image) MCX trading glitch: The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has been hit by a serious technical disruption on Tuesday, which has resulted in an extended four-hour suspension of trading activities. This interruption has impacted futures contracts trading across essential commodities, particularly gold and…

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Trump sanctions impact on India’s Russian oil trade: Refiners stop placing new orders, await clarity; US crude imports at highest since 2022

According to the International Energy Agency, India purchased 1.9 million barrels per day during the first nine months of 2025. (AI image) Donald Trump sanctions impact: With the US and EU imposing fresh sanctions on Russian oil, Indian oil refiners have stopped any fresh orders of Russian crude. According to a Reuters report, the refiners…

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‘Restrictive measures’: Hit by US sanctions, Russia’s Lukoil to sell overseas assets; why was it targeted?

Russian petroleum giant Lukoil announced on Monday evening that it will divest its international operations following US sanctions imposed in connection with Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.“Owing to the introduction of restrictive measures against the company and its subsidiaries by some states, the company announces its intention to sell its international assets,” Lukoil said in a…

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EU sanctions on Russia: New opportunities for Indian businesses; bilateral trade up, says IBA

The European Union’s latest package of sanctions on Russia has opened new avenues for Indian businesses to expand trade with Moscow, according to the Moscow-based Indian Business Alliance (IBA).On October 23, the Council of the European Union adopted its 19th round of restrictive measures targeting key Russian sectors—including energy, finance, and defense — in response…

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Adani Energy Solutions Q2 results: Profit jumps 43% in H1 FY26; firm commissions 3 projects, eyes Rs 1 crore smart meters target

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL), a key arm of the Adani Group and India’s biggest private player in the power transmission and distribution sector, on Monday posted strong financial and operational results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025.For the first half of FY26, AESL’s total income climbed 16.4% year-on-year to Rs…

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