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RBI’s net bond sales hit Rs1 trillion this fiscal year, tightening liquidity and raising odds of a rate hike
The Reserve Bank of India has net sold Rs1 trillion of government debt so far in the current fiscal year, the largest annual net sale in more than a decade. The move is draining surplus rupee liquidity, pressuring government yields and increasing the likelihood of an interest rate rise at the upcoming policy meeting.
Pakistan seek turnaround against Philippines as ASEAN Cup campaign enters crucial stage
Reeling from a heavy 4-0 opening defeat to Thailand, Pakistan head to Bandung to face the Philippines on September 29 with tournament survival on the line. Coach Nolberto Solano must steady a young side and find solutions up front while defensive frailties and a challenging group schedule raise the stakes for a rare FIFA tournament appearance.
London’s Streets Turn Into Hollywood Backlot as Major Blockbusters and Series Stage High‑profile Shoots
London has become a frenetic production hub this autumn, with Warner Bros and international studios staging large scale shoots across the capital. The surge in activity highlights Britain’s continued place at the centre of global blockbuster and prestige television production.
Banks and fraud teams warn of spike in investment scams targeting people in Ireland
Bank of Ireland and national fraud awareness bodies are urging extra caution after fresh warnings about a rise in investment fraud originating on social media and via cloned firms. Authorities and banks say fast moving, high pressure approaches and cloned online identities are driving larger losses and complicating recovery.
Finnish president Alexander Stubb begins two day state visit to Luxembourg, underscoring economic and security ties
President Alexander Stubb and First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb began a two day state visit to Luxembourg on September 29, 2026, meeting the Grand Ducal couple and visiting the European Investment Bank as the trip spotlights Finland’s deepening economic and strategic relationships within Europe.
U.S. import bans on Canadian liquor, dairy and motorcycles take effect, sending immediate shock through Ottawa and industry
On September 29, 2026, presidential proclamations from Washington took effect that bar importation of specified Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products and certain motorcycles. The measures mark a major escalation in the bilateral trade dispute and pose immediate economic and political challenges for Canada.
Chinese robotics specialist Direct Drive lists in Hong Kong as investors bet on embodied intelligence
Direct Drive Tech, a Beijing robotics and actuator specialist, began trading in Hong Kong on September 29, 2026, after an IPO that brought state affiliated cornerstone investors and a premium valuation. The offering highlights investor appetite for China’s robotics and embodied AI ambitions, while raising questions about earnings quality and liquidity.
Free 'Música no Museu' concert series brings ukulele orchestra to Forte de Copacabana in Rio
The long running Música no Museu program staged a free evening concert at the Museu do Exército, Forte de Copacabana, on September 29, 2026, highlighting community access to classical and popular repertoire through small ensemble performances.
Chinese workers turn social media into a protest stage ahead of Golden Week, piling pressure on employers
As China prepares for its Golden Week holiday starting October 1, a surging online debate over mandatory weekend work has exploded on domestic platforms, with a Weibo topic attracting hundreds of millions of views and companies and regulators watching closely.
Scrubs revival returns to ABC for Season 2 with two-episode premiere tomorrow
ABC’s Scrubs revival, which rebooted the hospital comedy for 2026, will return for a second season with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, September 30. The new run brings back core original cast members while shifting more narrative weight to a new generation of interns.
Sidharth Malhotra’s folk thriller The Vvan posts sharp day 4 drop, India net crosses Rs 38 crore in opening weekend
The Vvan - Force of the Forrest, a folk horror thriller starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, collected around Rs 4.7 crore on day four as weekday footfalls dropped sharply. The film still closed its opening weekend at about Rs 33-38 crore net in India, driven by strong single screen and regional turnout.
India progress to Asian Games cricket semi final after rain washes out Afghanistan quarter final
Rain in Nisshin halted play and left defending champions India to advance to the men’s cricket semi final at the 2026 Asian Games after their quarter final against Afghanistan was abandoned.
Netflix premieres LEGO One Piece special today, bringing live action cast back as voices
Netflix’s two part LEGO One Piece special arrives September 29, 2026, offering a family friendly, comic retelling of the Straw Hats early journey with the live action ensemble returning as voice actors. The release expands Netflix’s cross format One Piece strategy ahead of multiple 2027 debuts.
Ahmedabad police dismantle bootlegging racket that refilled premium bottles with cheap liquor
Ahmedabad police say a local operation repackaged low cost Indian-made foreign liquor into premium branded bottles, arresting one man and seizing hundreds of bottles, caps and labels. Authorities are hunting three accomplices and probing the supply chain used to source empty bottles and counterfeit stickers.