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Inside Elvis Presley’s disturbing diet that may have played a role in his tragic death
Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, lived an outsized life that extended to his unusual eating routines. His “disturbing” diet, having peanut butter and banana sandwiches that includes bacon, fried breakfasts, hamburgers, and sugary sodas, resulted in chronic health concerns. Elvis also indulged in extravagant food items such as the Fool’s Gold Loaf and had a deep fondness for his mother’s coconut cake. Reports indicated that he frequently demanded food even during hospitalization.
Doctors reveal how to detect and prevent Type 2 Diabetes before it’s too late
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body battles to stabilize blood sugar. Most of the diabetes cases are preventable if you follow a balanced diet, maintain the ideal weight recommended by your healthcare provider, and exercise consistently. Symptoms eventually develop, such as frequent urination, extreme thirst, fatigue, blurred vision, unexplained weight loss, numbness in extremities, and wounds that heal slowly.
Crisil upgrades Muthoot Microfin outlook to positive, reaffirms A+ rating
Crisil Ratings revised Muthoot Microfin’s outlook to ‘positive’ from ‘stable’, reaffirming ‘A+’ rating. Despite asset quality stress, strong collections, adequate provisioning, and continued parent support underpin the microfinance lender’s stability and resilience in FY26.
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Muthoot FinCorp
The RBI has fined Muthoot FinCorp ₹2.7 lakh for not complying with Internal Ombudsman norms. An inspection revealed the company lacked a system to auto-escalate partly or fully rejected complaints. The penalty addresses regulatory compliance deficiencies and does not affect customer transactions, with further RBI action possible.
Market leadership could emerge from BFSI, metals and auto sector, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Indian markets are currently volatile. Metals showed some gains due to copper prices. The Reserve Bank of India policy and Q2 results are key triggers. BFSI sector may lead if the policy is favorable. Construction and infrastructure sectors are also promising. Metals have a long-term positive outlook.
Infosys, other IT stocks slide up to 2% after Accenture reports Q4 results
Indian IT stocks experienced a decline following Accenture's Q4 results, which revealed a 7% year-on-year revenue growth. Despite this growth, Accenture's shares fell, impacting Indian IT ADRs. Concerns over muted demand, AI deflation, and H1B visa uncertainties are weighing on the Indian IT sector, although valuations are currently considered reasonable.
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GST cuts to 5% on 400+ items set to boost consumption, ease inflation
The GST rate cuts announced on September 3, reducing the median rate from 12% to 5% on over 400 goods and services, are expected to boost domestic consumption, especially during the festive season. Consumer, healthcare, automotive, and construction-related sectors stand to benefit, while inflation may ease by 25–50 bps.
Accenture beats revenue estimates, plans $865 million restructuring amid AI shift
Businesses are scaling up AI projects, digitizing core operations and prioritizing data security to drive growth and cut costs, trends that benefit Accenture.
Accenture Q4 revenue rises 7% on higher AI demand, above estimates
Akcenture announced its fourth-quarter revenue. The revenue surpassed Wall Street estimates. This was driven by strong demand for AI consulting. Enterprise clients are scaling up AI projects. They are digitizing operations and focusing on data security. The company's new bookings reached 21.3 billion dollars. The fourth-quarter revenue was 17.6 billion dollars. This exceeded the estimated 17.36 billion dollars.
RBI sees GST reforms, policy measures driving consumption, business ease and growth optimism for H2 FY26
The RBI’s monthly report said tax reforms, GST simplification, and accommodative monetary policy are expected to support sustained consumption, ease of doing business, and investment, boosting growth optimism for H2 FY26 despite US tariff headwinds.
What is Huntington's Disease — and what’s the latest breakthrough treatment?
Huntington’s disease is a rare, hereditary neurological condition causing progressive neuron loss, movement challenges, cognitive decline, and psychiatric complications, usually appearing in a person’s 30s or 40s. An experimental gene therapy from UniQure, named AMT-130, slowed disease advancement by 75% over three years in an early-to-mid stage trial.
Huntington’s disease slowed for first time with breakthrough Gene therapy
Doctors have successfully slowed Huntington’s disease for the initial time with the deployment of gene therapy named AMT-130, administered in 12 to 18 hours of intricate brain operation. Clinical trials on 29 patients highlighted a 75% reduction in disease advancement following three years, effectively transforming one year of reduction into four. The therapy focuses on the toxic huntingtin protein which is responsible for neuron destruction.
Free Fire MAX redeem codes today, 24 September: Claim free skins, bundles, gloo wall, and more
Garena Free Fire MAX provides redeem codes for free in-game rewards. These codes offer skins, bundles, and premium items. New codes are available for September 23. Players can redeem these alphanumeric codes on the official website. Rewards are sent to the in-game mailbox within 24 hours. The Free Fire MAX OB51 Advance Server update is expected soon.
TCS shares in focus as co to consider second interim dividend on October 9
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will convene a Board of Directors meeting on October 9, 2025, to approve its Q2 financial results and consider a second interim dividend for shareholders. The record date for dividend eligibility is set for October 15. Over the past year, TCS has paid a dividend of ₹127 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 4.13%.
Free Fire MAX redeem codes today, 23 September: Claim free skins, bundles, gloo wall, and more
Garena Free Fire MAX provides redeem codes for free in-game rewards. These codes offer skins, bundles, and items without cost. Codes are time-limited with restricted use. Active codes for September 23 are listed. Players can redeem codes on the official site by logging in. Rewards appear in the in-game mailbox within 24 hours.
V2 Retail expands with six new outlets ahead of festive period, reaches 250 stores
V2 Retail has expanded its footprint to 250 stores nationwide with the launch of six new outlets across emerging markets in India, strategically timed before the festive season. The expansion underscores the company's commitment to strengthening its presence in Tier II and Tier III cities, with new stores in West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
TCS to announce Q2 results on October 9, consider second interim dividend for FY26
TCS will announce Q2 results and consider a second interim dividend on October 9, with October 15 as record date. Shares slipped 3% amid Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee shock, pressuring IT stocks.
Defence & PSU banks on a tear: How long can the rally last?
Defence and PSU bank stocks drive market outperformance, though defence shows signs of fatigue. Analysts expect PSU banks to sustain momentum, while smallcaps eye breakout. VIX lows hint stability but caution lingers.
Gold price prediction: Gold rate peaks but experts cite 14-year old example to warn decline
Spot gold prices touched an eye-watering $3,683 per troy ounce—an all-time high, and up 43 per cent this year.
After solid start, treasury gains may weaken for banks in Q2
Banks' treasury gains, boosted by open market operations and softening yields in the first quarter, are expected to decline significantly in the second quarter. Rising yields and the absence of OMOs will negatively impact bond investment earnings. Analysts anticipate muted gains compared to the previous quarter, potentially leading to mark-to-market losses for some institutions.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Indian markets ended higher Thursday as Sensex rose 320 points and Nifty 93, marking a third straight gain. Fed’s 25 bps rate cut, GST reforms, and trade progress boosted investor sentiment.
Bitcoin rallies to $117K, moves higher despite initial volatility post US Fed cut
Bitcoin rallied nearly 1% to $117,484 as the crypto market digested the US Fed’s 25-basis-point rate cut. Ethereum and XRP also gained, while BTC tested resistance at $117,800, signaling potential upside toward $120,000 amid cautious trading and sector-specific optimism.
Poonawalla Fincorp shares soar 12% to fresh 52-week high after Rs 1,500 crore preferential allotment to promoter
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HDFC AMC, Dixon, Swiggy may get large-cap tags in 2026 AMFI reclassification
Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research anticipates significant shifts in AMFI's upcoming stock reclassification in January 2026. Several companies, including HDFC AMC and Bosch, are expected to ascend to large-cap status, while others like Info Edge and Lupin may transition to mid-cap. These reclassifications prompt fund managers to realign their portfolios, reflecting the dynamic nature of market capitalization.
Digital credit infra startup FinBox raises $40 million from WestBridge Capital, others
FinBox, a digital credit infrastructure platform, secured $40 million in a funding round led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from A91 Partners and Aditya Birla Ventures. The company intends to utilise the funds to develop AI-driven solutions and expand its product offerings. Founded in 2017, FinBox enables enterprises and financial institutions to integrate financial services into their ecosystems.
Mutual Funds slash holdings heavily in 5 small-cap stocks in August; 4 already sinking in 2025
In August 2025, mutual funds decreased their investments in many smallcap stocks. This action shows a cautious approach by institutional investors. Granules India and IRB Infrastructure Developers experienced significant reductions. Some stocks like Sai Life Sciences still attracted interest. Experts advise investors to remain cautious due to potential market volatility. They suggest a long-term investment strategy for smallcap funds.
AFCAT Results 2025 out at afcat.cdac.in; check steps to download and more
The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT Result 2025 for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2, conducted on August 23-25, 2025. Candidates can check their results on afcat.cdac.in using their registration details. Qualifying candidates will proceed to the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview, with the final selection based on further tests and medical examinations.
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