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Titan implosion hearing paints picture of reckless greed, explorer passion

Business Standard 

Witnesses testified that the company that operated an experimental deep-water submersible that imploded, killing five people, put profits over safety and ignored warning signs before the disaster. Several company officials, meanwhile, spoke of the explorer spirit and taking calculated risks to push humankind's boundaries. Those different viewpoints emerged as the Coast Guard panel on Friday wraps up two weeks of testimony on the Titan disaster last year. The panel is tasked with determining why the... Читать дальше...

Oil Prices Set for a Weekly Loss as Supply Concerns Fade

Oilprice.com 

Crude oil prices were trending down earlier today, extending a two-day losing streak as bearish news crowded out any bullish signals. Earlier in the week, news emerged that the rival governments in Libya had struck an agreement about the appointment of a new central bank governor, signaling oil production and exports would soon return to normal, alleviating supply squeeze concerns. The latest blow to prices came from Saudi Arabia. On Thursday, the FT reported citing unnamed sources that the kingdom... Читать дальше...

Indian Railways join the festive fervour; Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 12,500 coaches

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the addition of coaches and special trains for Chhath Puja and Diwali to ease travel. He highlighted the introduction of Kavach 4.0 in Rajasthan, enhancing train safety. Vaishnaw also inaugurated the Bharat Gaurav Train for Bharat-Nepal Yatra, promoting cultural heritage tourism.

Karnataka farmer buys oxen pair for Rs 36 lakh to win bullock cart race

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

In Mudhol taluk, Karnataka, Yallangouda Patil, president of the Mahalingapur Town Municipal Corporation, purchased a pair of oxen for Rs 36 lakh. Known for their racing success, these oxen have won over 100 races. Patil's family has a long tradition in bullock cart racing and aims to win upcoming races at the Dasara festival.

U.S. team jumps out to quick lead at golf Presidents Cup

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

by Al Campbell

MONTREAL, Canada, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Team served notice that it's aiming to make it 10 Presidents Cup titles in a row on Thursday when the defending champion dominated the opening day's play in Quebec, sweeping the International Team in all five four-ball matches.

In the tournament that pits 12 U.S. pro golfers against their international counterparts from around the world, exclu