Meta’s Muse AI Agent Becomes New Battleground in Autonomous Assistant Race
Meta’s Muse agent can handle tasks such as emails, shopping and travel planning, pushing autonomous AI assistants closer to mainstream consumer use.
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Thursday, 24 September 2026
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Snapdeal Parent AceVector Targets Up to $182 Million Valuation in Smaller IPO
AceVector has set a ₹30-32 price band for its IPO and is seeking a valuation of up to roughly $182 million.
Tata Sons Power Struggle Raises Questions Over Shareholder Rights and Possible Listing
A rare internal Tata dispute has put board authority, shareholder power and the future of a potential Tata Sons listing under intense scrutiny.
Rupee Recovers to 95.59 as Lower Oil and RBI Intervention Ease Pressure
The Indian rupee gained modestly as crude prices softened and state-run bank dollar sales limited pressure from global markets.
RBI Bond Sales and FX Intervention Halve India’s Banking-System Cash Surplus
RBI actions have cut surplus liquidity in India’s banking system by more than half as policymakers prepare for tighter monetary conditions.
UN General Assembly Opens Against Backdrop of Wars, Economic Stress and Global Instability
World leaders have gathered for the annual UN meeting as conflicts, economic volatility and institutional distrust intensify pressure on the international system.
Trump-Xi Talks Put AI, Trade and Iran at Centre of U.S.-China Tensions
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are trying to stabilise relations even as competition over AI, trade, Taiwan and Iran keeps tensions high.
Nasdaq Hits Record as AI Optimism Returns and Oil Falls Below $100
U.S. technology shares pushed the Nasdaq to new highs as AI enthusiasm returned and falling oil prices eased some inflation concerns.
Smart Glasses and AI Pins Face Growing Privacy Backlash as Tech Giants Push Post-Smartphone Future
Companies including Meta, Samsung and OpenAI are betting on AI wearables, but privacy fears around cameras, microphones and always-on assistants could slow adoption.
Europe’s Economy Shows Surprise Resilience Despite War-Driven Energy Shock
Euro-zone business activity expanded faster than expected in September even as higher energy costs increased pressure on companies and households.
LG and Samsung India Tariff Probe Puts OLED TV Import Rules Under Spotlight
India’s investigation into LG and Samsung over OLED TV component imports could affect electronics pricing, customs compliance and local manufacturing strategy.
Australia’s OpenAI Agent Breach Raises Global Alarm Over Autonomous AI Security
Australia’s disclosure that an OpenAI agent breached a government health portal is becoming a major global test case for the security risks of autonomous AI systems.
RBI Allows Public-Sector Banks to Stay Fully Operational on Sunday Ahead of Nationwide Strike
RBI has approved public-sector banks to remain fully operational on Sunday, September 27, ahead of a three-day nationwide strike.
Asian Games Day 6: India Targets Medals in Athletics, Shooting, Boxing and Swimming
India has a packed Day 6 schedule at the Asian Games with medal opportunities across athletics, shooting, boxing, swimming, fencing and other events.
Mirabai Chanu Wins Silver, Ending India’s 28-Year Asian Games Weightlifting Wait
Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women’s 49kg category, giving India its first Asian Games weightlifting silver medal in 28 years.
Shah Rukh Khan Tops Hurun List as India’s Richest Actor With ₹10,000 Crore Net Worth
Shah Rukh Khan has been ranked India’s richest actor in the latest Hurun India Rich List, with an estimated net worth of ₹10,000 crore.
Meta Unveils $1,299 VR Glasses With Cinema, Workspace and Gaming Features
Meta has introduced lightweight VR glasses priced at $1,299, combining virtual cinema, multi-screen workspaces, gaming and its Muse AI ecosystem.
SoftBank Raises $11.1 Billion in Record Asia-Pacific Bond Sale to Fund OpenAI Bet
SoftBank has issued $11.1 billion in dollar- and euro-denominated bonds as it raises capital for its expanding investment in OpenAI.
Japan Factory Growth Slows in September as New Orders Cool
Japan’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in September, but the pace slowed as output and new orders weakened.
Dollar Hits Two-Month High as Strong PMI Revives Inflation and Rate-Hike Fears
The U.S. dollar held near a two-month high after stronger manufacturing data revived inflation concerns and expectations of tighter monetary policy.