Ranveer Singh requires 3 vanity vans, Shah Rukh Khan’s van too big for remote shoots, John Abraham’s all-black interiors, Kangana Ranaut’s sheesham wood van | – The Times of India

Ranveer Singh requires 3 vanity vans, Shah Rukh Khan’s van too big for remote shoots, John Abraham’s all-black interiors, Kangana Ranaut’s sheesham wood van | – The Times of India

What began as a functional necessity for actors shooting in remote locations has now evolved into a status symbol in Bollywood. From multiple vans on a single set to luxury interiors that rival five-star suites, the culture of vanity vans has become a talking point in the industry.Vanity van vendor Ketan Raval explained the shift,…

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Donald Trump announces Pfizer price cuts for Medicaid;  billion US investment promised; stock jumps 5% – The Times of India

Donald Trump announces Pfizer price cuts for Medicaid; $70 billion US investment promised; stock jumps 5% – The Times of India

Pfizer has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid and invest $70 billion in US manufacturing, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, in a move aimed at reducing healthcare costs.As of 1:26 PM (GMT-4), Pfizer shares were actively trading at $25.08, marking a sharp 5.14% gain, signaling strong investor interest and positive developments driving…

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India-EFTA trade pact: Swiss wines, chocolates and apparel to get cheaper; Indian exports to get wider market access – The Times of India

India-EFTA trade pact: Swiss wines, chocolates and apparel to get cheaper; Indian exports to get wider market access – The Times of India

The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) free trade agreement, coming into effect from Wednesday, will make several Swiss products, including wines, chocolates, apparel, and watches, cheaper in the Indian market.The agreement, signed in March 2024 under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), also opens greater market access for India’s labour-intensive exports such as tea,…

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K visa vs H-1B: China’s new visa effective October 1, 2025; will Trump’s immigration policies push talent to China? Explained – The Times of India

K visa vs H-1B: China’s new visa effective October 1, 2025; will Trump’s immigration policies push talent to China? Explained – The Times of India

The newly introduced K visa, announced in August, aims to attract young international STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) graduates. (AI image) China’s newly introduced K visa category, which is effective from October 1, 2025, is widely being seen as a counter (though not official!) to the Donald Trump administration’s crackdown on the H-1B visa…

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Trade strategy: India pushes ‘self-reliance’ and ‘resilient supply chains’; Piyush Goyal warns against weaponisation – The Times of India

Trade strategy: India pushes ‘self-reliance’ and ‘resilient supply chains’; Piyush Goyal warns against weaponisation – The Times of India

India is strengthening its focus on self-reliance and building resilient supply chains to safeguard the country against global disruptions and the weaponisation of trade, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.Speaking at the curtain-raiser of the CII Partnership Summit to be held in November at Visakhapatnam, Goyal stressed that India’s approach rests on…

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‘Reflects national interest, pride’: Russia backs India on oil trade; accuses US of interference on Ukraine war pretext – The Times of India

‘Reflects national interest, pride’: Russia backs India on oil trade; accuses US of interference on Ukraine war pretext – The Times of India

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday defended India’s decision to continue buying Russian oil, accusing the United States of trying to eliminate competition using the Ukraine conflict as a pretext. “Our Indian counterparts have already reacted to [this pressure] to stop buying oil from Russia. They proceed from the assumption [that] if the United…

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US economy tracker: Consumer confidence falls in September; inflation and weak job market weigh – The Times of India

US economy tracker: Consumer confidence falls in September; inflation and weak job market weigh – The Times of India

US consumer confidence fell sharply in September as Americans’ concerns over inflation and a weakening job market deepened, according to the Conference Board’s latest survey. The consumer confidence index dropped 3.6 points to 94.2, down from August’s 97.8, marking the lowest reading since April, when President Donald Trump implemented sweeping tariff policies.The index measuring Americans’…

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Bank lending trends: Credit growth to industry slows to 6.5% in August; RBI data shows mixed sectoral pattern – The Times of India

Bank lending trends: Credit growth to industry slows to 6.5% in August; RBI data shows mixed sectoral pattern – The Times of India

Bank credit to industry grew at a slower pace of 6.5% in August 2025, compared to 9.7% in the same month last year, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data on sectoral deployment of credit released on Tuesday.The data, compiled from 41 scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) that account for nearly 95% of total non-food…

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US markets today: Wall Street heads for fifth straight monthly gain; investors watch jobs, Fed, and government shutdown – The Times of India

US markets today: Wall Street heads for fifth straight monthly gain; investors watch jobs, Fed, and government shutdown – The Times of India

US equities edged cautiously on Tuesday as Wall Street approached the end of another strong month, with investors balancing optimism over corporate earnings against economic uncertainty and the potential for a government shutdown.The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% in early trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 27 points, or 0.1%. The Nasdaq composite was…

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