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US Overdose Deaths Drop to 70,000
A new law aims to stop overdoses with stiffer penalties as 8 states struggle to slow deaths, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl being 50 to 100 times more powerful than heroin
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West Bengal to Control 4,000 'Enemy Properties'
The state government will use revenue from these properties to fund local development projects, with the Ministry of Home Affairs giving its nod to the plan
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India Regulator Caps Insurance Commissions
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India proposes new rules to lower policy costs and curb mis-selling, with potential implementation from January or April 1 next year, in the world's 10th-largest insurance market with $124.4 billion in premiums
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India to Auction ₹34,000 Crore Govt Security
The Reserve Bank of India will hold an Underwriting Auction for the sale of Government Security worth ₹34,000 crore on October 16, 2026, as part of its efforts to manage government debt
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India Mandates Caller Name Display
The Indian government will require callers to display their name and phone number starting November 1, 2026, to help identify unknown calls
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Japan Farm Minister Quits Amid Vote-Buying Scandal
Kazuo Yana's resignation deals a blow to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration, which is already facing opposition pressure over key government bills
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Carragher avoids bankruptcy
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, 48, settles £700,000 to £800,000 tax debt with HM Revenue and Customs, avoiding bankruptcy proceedings
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Sweden's Andersson Fails to Form Government
A month after the election, Magdalena Andersson's centre-left bloc is still divided, with a vote scheduled for Thursday despite her expectation of failing
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UK Faces £35bn Funding Gap
Chancellor John Healey must set out credible spending plans in his first Budget on 28 October, as think tank warns of unrealistic future cuts and pressure to show financial markets a tight grip on finances
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India Issues TRC To Claim Lower Tax Under DTAA
Indian residents earning income from overseas can apply for a Tax Residency Certificate online to claim tax benefits under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements
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Bill Nighy, Rosemarie DeWitt Join Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
The second season of the show, set to premiere in March 2027, will feature the two actors in guest roles as Nahla's estranged father and Tarima's mother, respectively
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EU Budget Cut 8% to €1.6 Trillion
The proposed budget reduction of €159 billion will affect foreign aid, competitiveness, and administrative costs, while shielding farmers' subsidies and regional payouts
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Japan Mulls Extra Budget
Government aims to pass disaster relief funds through next year's parliament session
Government
RBI Extends Restrictions on Baghat Urban Co-op Bank
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the period of directions under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 for The Baghat Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Solan, to ensure stability in the banking system
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SC Seeks Centre's Reply on Space for 135-Year-Old Library
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to provide details on the allocation of space for the Central Secretariat Library, which houses 8.5 lakh books, in the Central Vista redevelopment project
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Japan PM Vows Fiscal Discipline
Takaichi pledges to control rising debt bill, targeting sustained economic growth through higher wages and investment
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GST Council May Scrap Notices Under Rs 10,000
The GST Council is considering sweeping compliance reforms to streamline registration and return filing processes, and provide relief to e-commerce sellers and genuine buyers, including a proposal to prohibit GST demand notices for amounts under Rs 10,000, which account for nearly 20% of total litigation volume
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India Should Tax Capital Income, Not Wealth
Economist Daniel Waldenstrom proposes taxing corporate profits, dividends, and realized capital gains to address wealth inequality
Government
France Unveils €54 Billion Deficit Cut Plan
The 2027 budget includes public sector wage freezes and new taxes, aiming to reduce the country's deficit by €54 billion, with a tough parliamentary vote ahead
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Singapore Launches Gov-Run Dating Service
FirstDate uses Nobel-winning algorithm to match public officers aged 21-35 in bid to boost low fertility rate, with applications closing October 5
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NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Halted
A Staten Island judge ordered the city to cancel notices for the new tax, which was expected to generate at least $500 million a year, citing mishandling of the rollout
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TV Industry Urges Govt to Restore BARC Ratings
The Indian TV industry is seeking immediate restoration of BARC ratings to plan campaigns and allocate spending during the festive season
Government
Sweden Left Without Government
Opposition leader Magdalena Andersson says she cannot form a government after her centre-left bloc won a narrow majority in the election, with outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson likely to be given the task next
Government
Irdai Aims to Cut Insurance Mis-Selling
Regulator proposes lowering upfront commissions to benefit policyholders and improve trust in insurance, with 40-50% of grievances currently related to unfair business practices