Donald Trump announces Pfizer price cuts for Medicaid; $70 billion US investment promised; stock jumps 5%

[ad_1] 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…

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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

[ad_1] 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…

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

[ad_1] 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…

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

[ad_1] 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…

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RBI forms six-member payments regulatory board, includes 3 govt nominees; to oversee payment systems

[ad_1] The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday constituted a six-member Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) to supervise the functioning of payment systems across the country. The board is chaired by the RBI Governor and includes three nominees from the central government.The PRB replaces the earlier Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement…

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Fiscal snapshot: Centre’s deficit at 38% of target, Rs 12.82 lakh cr receipts; capital, revenue outlays rise

[ad_1] The Centre’s fiscal deficit stood at 38.1 per cent of the full-year Budget Estimates (BE) at the end of August, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Tuesday.In absolute terms, the fiscal gap between government expenditure and revenue was Rs 5,98,153 crore for the April-August period of 2025-26, PTI…

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E-Arrival Card system: Now submit arrival details online! Delhi airport rolls out new system from Oct 1 – how it helps international passengers

[ad_1] International travellers will now be able to submit their arrival details online as Delhi airport rolls out a new E-Arrival Card system from October 1.This procedure will replace the traditional paper form filling method.The airport operator, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), said the digital system will speed up immigration, reduce queues, and cut paper…

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Gold price rally impact: US Treasury’s gold reserves cross $1 trillion in value; over 90 times fixed value of $11 billion

[ad_1] The United States maintains a unique system where gold is held directly by the government rather than the central bank. (AI image) Gold prices have been reaching new lifetime highs and the value of gold reserves with countries is surging as well! The US Treasury’s gold reserves have crossed $1 trillion in value, marking…

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