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Argentina to ease pharma entry for Indian drugmakers
Argentina committed to upgrading India from Annex II to Annex I of its drug regulatory rules, cutting barriers for pharma entry. Bilateral trade exceeded $6.5B in 2025.
Grayscale Conversions Made Up 98.7% of Ethereum ETF Seed
US spot Ethereum ETFs opened with $10.36 billion, with 98.7% coming from Grayscale trust conversions rather than new buying. Farside data shows the same pattern in Solana.
Cotton yarn prices jump 60%; exporters seek export curbs
Cotton yarn prices have surged 60% to Rs 400 per kg, pushing AEPC to urge curbs on exports of 20s count and above as raw material costs erode garment makers' competitiveness.
Trump Digital Gold Token Crashes 99% After Suspected Rug Pull
A token promoted via a compromised Trump-linked account soared to $60M before crashing 99% in minutes. Insider wallets held 82% of supply, Coinpedia reported.
Bybit Launches Perp Options on Nvidia and SpaceX
Bybit launches Perp Options on equity perpetuals for SpaceX and Nvidia (NVDA), with round-the-clock trading, fractional lots, and USDT settlement starting Sept. 17.
SC to hear plea on ethanol content disclosure at petrol pumps on Aug 31
The Supreme Court on Aug 31 hears a plea for mandatory ethanol percentage disclosure at petrol pumps, a case that could reshape E20 blending rules and hit auto, oil stocks.
IIT Madras launches Phiball, a three-team basketball variant
Phiball, a three-team basketball variant on a circular court, launched at IIT Madras. Designed for faster decisions and low-cost grassroots play, it aims to be to basketball what pickleball is to tennis. Setup under Rs 30,000.
Gold price surge brings huge gains to producers in Q1’26, WGC says
Record gold prices outpaced rising mining costs in Q1'26, generating record margins and cash flows for producers, the World Gold Council says.
China Media Tour Showcases Xinjiang to 13 Countries
A 13-country media delegation begins a week-long tour of Xinjiang, visiting tech hubs and heritage sites to document regional development and cultural exchange.
How Language and Culture Shape Guilt and Shame in Apologies
A study of 115 Korean and Spanish speakers reveals how guilt, shame, and social power affect apologies in first and second languages. The findings have implications for intercultural business communication.
Nepal floods: 15 seconds to decide who lives, who dies
Flash floods killed at least 112 in Nepal after the heaviest rain in two decades. Survivors describe a 15-second window to choose who lived.
NY Warns AI-Driven Crypto Scams After $8 Billion in 2025 Losses
New York officials warn AI-generated content is supercharging crypto investment scams after 144,041 consumers reported $8 billion in losses in 2025, up 38% from 2024.