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Oil prices experienced a decline of over 1% after hitting six-month peaks, primarily due to geopolitical unrest in Saudi Arabia. Currently, Brent crude fluctuates around $115 per barrel, and WTI at $101.5 per barrel. The threat to energy exports and infrastructure from Houthi attacks raises alarm, while the Federal Reserve meeting looms, potentially addressing inflation amid climbing energy prices.

Delhi plans to prohibit entry of vehicles not meeting BS6 emission standards in NCR from November 2026. Over 10 lakh vehicles in Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad may be affected. Gurgaon and Faridabad hold around 2 lakh vehicles below BS6 standards, mostly consisting of BS3 and BS4 categories. Additionally, approximately 50,000 commercial vehicles in both locations do not comply with the new regulations.

Amit Mishra faced significant challenges after being excluded from the Indian cricket team for an extended period. He battled depression for 18 months, questioning his performance while continuing to play. A conversation with a selector helped him realize he needed to improve his domestic performance to succeed. After reflecting on his situation, he managed to return to the Indian team in 2008.

Labuschagne has been afforded more chances than most, but Australian cricket has a history of punishing batters whose judgement deserts them against South Africa.

Election Commission of India declined to share the name of the software used for identifying electoral roll errors. The request for information was made under the Right to Information Act. A social activist from Telangana sought details about the software and algorithms used in the process. The Commission stated that no new software was developed for the exercise conducted.

A recent study by the RBI indicates that banks are more responsive to interest rate hikes than to cuts. Specifically, banks relayed 76.4% of repo rate increases, while only 64% of reductions were passed on. Amid periods of tightening, lending rates surged significantly, in contrast to the minimal decreases observed during easing. This research highlights the intricate dynamics of interest rate adjustments, particularly affecting sectors like MSMEs.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray maintained that his opposition to corporate monopolies would continue, asserting that the documentary had already achieved its purpose of bringing the issue to public attention

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul has expressed concerns about how former Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud dealt with the government. He believes Chandrachud was too lenient during the process of judicial appointments, which raises worries about the independence of the judiciary. This could potentially undermine the separation between the courts and the government, according to Kaul.