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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Taylor Swift's concert cancelled in Vienna after ISIS terror threat

Austrian police have thwarted an ISIS-linked terror plot aimed at Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna. Two suspects, radicalized online, were arrested after authorities discovered bomb-making materials. The planned attacks led to the evacuation of 60 households and the eventual cancellation of the concerts. This case highlights the growing trend of online radicalization among teenagers and the increasing terror threats across Europe.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

As countdown of FD interest rate fall has started, is it time to stop laddering and invest in long term FDs?

FD investors have recently benefited from high interest rates, but an upcoming reduction is anticipated. The RBI might follow global trends in rate cuts, impacting FD returns. As the current interest rate on FDs with long tenure is high, investors should consider securing current rates and revising investment strategies to mitigate potential future decreases, balancing long-term savings and liquidity.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

On Long Island, Republicans defend an unlikely stronghold as races could tip control of Congress

It’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and some of the biggest names in American politics are sure to pop up. But it’s not in the Rust Belt. And it isn’t Georgia or Nevada. It’s Long Island, a suburban span east of New York City, home to some 3 million people who might have an outsized and unexpected role in choosing which party controls Congress. The island, just a train ride from Manhattan, has emerged as an improbable stage for some of the most contested House races this year ... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

RBI MPC repo rate decision: RBI MPC decided on Thursday to keep the repurchase rate (repo rate) unchanged at 6.5 percent for the ninth consecutive time. The decision was made unanimously by the MPC during their bi-monthly meeting. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the decisions of the meeting.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Will the wait of home loan borrowers for reduction in EMIs be a reality in October this year? Here’s how to make the best of falling rates

Home loan borrowers experiencing high EMIs may soon benefit from falling interest rates. Experts expect a rate cut cycle influenced by US Fed decisions and other global factors. Borrowers can optimize by opting for tenure reduction or transferring loans to competitive lenders to minimize interest costs and expedite loan repayment.

Err.ee (en) 

Thursday's weather conditions calm and mostly dry

Thursday's weather in Estonia will be mostly dry and calm but with scattered showers in places, with clear spells interspersed with cloudier ones. Similar conditions are expected over the weekend and into the new week.