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Delhi's Grid Comeback: From 50% Losses to 5% Reliability
Delhi transformed its power grid from daily outages and 50% losses to under 6% in 25 years, offering a replicable model for cities worldwide facing unreliable electricity.
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Delhi transformed its power grid from daily outages and 50% losses to under 6% in 25 years, offering a replicable model for cities worldwide facing unreliable electricity.

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AI inference now outpaces training as the primary AI workload, compelling hardware innovators to redesign chips for memory-bound performance. New architectures from startups and giants alike promise faster, more efficient model deployment.

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Generative AI is reshaping spacecraft autonomy, from NASA's Mars drive tests to orbital robotics. New experiments push nondeterministic systems beyond Earth, but risk and physics pose serious hurdles.
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Nigerian consumer goods firms held N587 billion in cash by mid-2026, a 12.2% rise from 2025. The reserve offers financial security but faces pressure from falling deposit returns.

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Interbank FX turnover surged 123% to $179.58 million on September 30, 2026, as the naira strengthened to N1,329.50 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.

Business
Nigeria's composite PMI climbed to 53.0 in September, marking the fourth consecutive month of economic expansion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The reading signals broad-based growth across industry, services and agriculture.

Business
A new CBN inflation expectations survey reveals 77.2% of Nigerian households perceived prices as high in September 2026, up from 67.2% in August, highlighting sustained pressure on household budgets amid persistent economic challenges.
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Nigerian households are putting investments and home purchases on hold as the CBN survey reveals deepening pessimism over soaring living costs, with consumer sentiment dropping to -18.7 index points in September 2026.

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The SBA has awarded $18 million in non-dilutive funding to seven manufacturers through its inaugural Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, targeting supply chain gaps in defense, aerospace, and advanced materials.

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Accenture and AWS launch Accenture Edge, a new initiative helping mid-market firms adopt AI, modernize infrastructure, and drive measurable business impact.

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YouTube and Google introduce AI-driven ad tools and one-tap experiences to help small businesses boost engagement and conversions during the holiday shopping season.
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Delhi transformed its power grid from daily outages and 50% losses to under 6% in 25 years, offering a replicable model for cities worldwide facing unreliable electricity.
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Taylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson's SNL host slot by appearing as a playful breakup therapist, delivering jokes about relationships, wine, and a surprise Cleveland shoutout for Travis Kelce.
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Colorado State head coach Jim Mora relieved defensive coordinator Tyson Summers of duties at halftime during a loss to Oregon State, with Summers leaving the sideline as co-defensive coordinator Kenny McClendon took over play-calling.
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Google shows a consent screen asking users to choose how their data is used for services, ads, and personalization. Learn what each option entails and how to manage your settings.

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Google's consent page explains how cookies and data are used to deliver services, personalize ads, and measure engagement, giving users clear choices between accepting all data collection or rejecting additional tracking.

Business
Google's consent interface details how cookies and data are used, giving users accept or reject choices that control personalized ads, content, and privacy settings across services.

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Dr Vincent Brown faces a £100,000 bail condition and strict monitoring at the Old Bailey over alleged 1994 Rwanda genocide crimes, marking a landmark UK case.

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Economist Sir Andrew Dilnot warns that an NHS-style social care system for England could take decades to implement, as funding hurdles and political decisions delay meaningful change.

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Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn in damages after a US jury found it infringed a smaller firm's haptic technology patents covering iPhone and Apple Watch vibrations.