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New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das on Friday vowed to continue their movement against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with Das asserting that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would have to resign. The remarks came after the two leaders appeared before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) at the Mandir Marg police station in connection with separate cases registered against them. The movement continues. We

New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Gold and silver prices declined for a third straight session in the national capital on Friday as rising crude oil prices and a stronger US dollar weighed on investor sentiment. The 99.9 per cent pure gold slumped by Rs 1,900 to Rs 1,46,100 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Thursdays closing level of Rs 1,48,000 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver tumbled Rs 5,500 to Rs 2,02,000 per kilogram, from the previous close of Rs 2,07,500

Oct 23 (Reuters) Indian shares fell on Friday and logged weekly losses as surging oil prices amid Middle East tensions stoked concerns over inflation and company earnings. The benchmark Nifty 50 fell 0.39% to 22,600, and the Sensex shed 0.17% to 73,123.83. The indexes lost 2.4% and 2.2% this week, respectively, with sentiment dampened by a rise in Brent crude oil futures to about $114 on energy supply fears after attacks on top exporter Saudi Arabia by Yemens Houthis. Oil is an immediate pressu

New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Delhi Police on Friday detained several protesters as a march against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls moved towards the headquarters of the Election Commission of India (ECI) means Gyanesh Kumars office in central Delhi, clamping Section 163 of the BNSS prohibiting mass gatherings, sources said. The march, called by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR, a peoples collective, began near the Gole Dak Khana, at the intersection of Kalibari

New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) The Road Transport Ministry has proposed introducing separate colour schemes for driving licences issued or renewed for Indian and foreign nationals, alongside doing away with affidavits sworn before an executive magistrate or notary as proof of age and address. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), in draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, has also proposed making it mandatory for driving licences to carry the holders blood group, mobile num

New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) A march against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls began in central Delhi on Friday, with participants heading towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters means Gyanesh Kumars office to protest against the alleged deletion of voters. The march, called by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR a peoples collective started near Gole Dak Khana, at the intersection of Kalibari Marg and Bhai Vir Singh Marg. Krantikari Yuva

Mumbai, Oct 23 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty slumped 1 per cent in afternoon trade after opening higher on Friday as soaring crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia and foreign fund outflows dampened investors sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened on a positive note but later tumbled 730.30 points, or 1 per cent, to 72,519.09 during afternoon trade. Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 pared initial gains to slump 260.75 points, or 1.15 per cent, to 22,426.90. Tata Ste

Melbourne, Oct 23 (Conversation) Masculinity content promises young men self-optimisation and success, but often delivers health harms, risk taking, unattainable standards, gender stereotypes and misogyny. The latter is the strongest predictor of violent extremism. Policymakers, advocates, teachers and parents are all calling for change. But young men are often absent from these conversations and calls for solutions. Our new research brings their perspectives into the story. We asked 142 young m

Sydney, Oct 23 (Conversation) You spend your pregnancy researching and planning for when your baby finally arrives, as well as considering what might happen if things dont go according to plan. But as over-stretched hospitals rush women through labour and discharge them early where possible, you might be left with less choice than you expected. In recent years, parliamentary inquiries in New South Wales and Tasmania have investigated the mistreatment of women during childbirth, showing how ignor

BEIJING, October 23, 2026 (AP) A magnitude 7 earthquake hit Chinas Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media said. Search and rescue efforts continued following the collapse of at least 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials. More than 1,600 people from the local county were deployed for rescue efforts. Supplies includin

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Amid the row over his picture exhibition, Raihan Vadra, visual artist and son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, said on Thursday that most art is political and an art institution should not say that political content is not allowed. Raihan Vadra said he was irked by the Bikaner House administration removing several of his artistic pictures on the pretext that they were political but more so as it also removed a picture of the national flag in his absence. Vadra sa

WASHINGTON, October 22, 2026 (AP) Regardless of the outcome in the coming election, a new AP-NORC poll shows voters from both major political parties want the next Congress to focus on making life more affordable and ending the war in Iran, while fewer are looking for an emphasis on President Donald Trump whether its investigating him or supporting his agenda. The results suggest that voters are ready for Congress to tackle core issues, despite Trumps centrality in the midterm campaign. About

Mumbai, Oct 22 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their slide to a third straight session on Thursday, as surging crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia dampened investor sentiment. A broad-based selloff, especially across FMCG, power and IT stocks, and weak global cues also kept domestic equities under pressure. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 460.30 points, or 0.62 per cent, to close at 73,249.39. During the day, the benchmark tumbled 704.58 points, or 0.

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja on Thursday said the INDIA bloc would fight against the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a designated venue for protests and demonstrations, asserting that people must have a place to express dissent and opposition. He said the issue was discussed at the INDIA bloc meeting, where it was decided that the government should not be allowed to denotify the protest venue. We discussed the issue in the INDIA

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi made her Instagram debut on Thursday with a post on her upcoming book, which she said is a story of love, duty, loss and finding a place to belong. Gandhi shared a video clip of her receiving the copy of her upcoming book Belonging: A Journey of Love. Hello everyone, Im truly grateful to share this moment with you all; the first look of Belonging: A Journey of Love, she said in her post on Instagram. It is a story of l

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) When someone with power becomes afraid of the expression of another, he doesnt know it, but he has already lost the very power he is trying to protect, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Thursday amid the row surrounding her photographer sons exhibition. Artist and photographer Raihan Vadra, the son of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Robert Vadra, on Wednesday said the Bikaner House administration pulled down many of his pictures of the recent Delhi protests ahead of

Mumbai, Oct 22 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday, dragged down by selling in power and metal stocks amid a broad sell-off across Asian markets. Besides, elevated crude oil prices and firm US bond yields weighed on investors sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 678.90 points, or 0.92 per cent, to 73,030.79 in the morning trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 250.90 points, or 1.10 per cent, to 22,568.10. Among the Sensex constituents, Power

Mumbai, Oct 22 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 12 paise to 94.50 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, weighed down by weak domestic markets and elevated crude oil prices. According to forex analysts, the rupee began trading on a flat-to-lower trajectory due to sluggish domestic equities and surging crude oil prices. However, the downside remained cushioned by a softer US dollar and declining US Treasury yields. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.47, then lo

Sydney, Oct 22 (Conversation) Artificial intelligence (AI) means high school and uni students now have access to a resource that can potentially do all the work for them. While this can reduce students immediate stress in submitting assessments, it may negatively impact their long-term learning. As high school and uni students enter the end-of-year exam period, they might look for ways to incorporate AI into their study practices. I research the science of learning. My recent research, suggests

New Delhi, Oct 21 (PTI) Gold and silver prices declined in the national capital on Wednesday as appreciation in the rupee, elevated crude oil prices and weak global trends dampened the sentiment of investors. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity dropped Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,49,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), according to the All India Sarafa Association. Gold had closed at Rs 1,50,300 per 10 grams in the previous session. Silver entered into a sliding path after remaining steady for t

PARIS, October 21, 2026 (AP) French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that foreign leaders including those on the other side of the Atlantic are trying to exploit Frances tense social climate for their own political agenda. Protests over soaring living costs have led to widespread rioting and looting in France. U.S. President Donald Trump has used the violence to rally his political supporters, making unsubstantiated claims that Muslim migrants are responsible for the unrest, and urgin

MUMBAI, Oct 21 (Reuters) India should allow the dollar-rupee exchange rate to move as the first line of defence amid the ongoing oil shock, an IMF official said on Wednesday. Our advice to countries is to use the exchange rate as the first line of defence amid ongoing shocks, Krishna Srinivasan, director of the Asia and Pacific Department at the IMF, said at a media briefing in Mumbai. We would advise India to let the exchange rate move. The Reserve Bank of India has intervened heavily to suppo

CHICAGO, October 21, 2026 (AP) The battle over Chicagos food delivery robots has reached the courts, with two customers accusing the companies behind them of collecting their biometric data without consent. The men filed separate class-action lawsuits in Cook County court Oct. 9 against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics, alleging the companies violated a state privacy law. They claim the companies machines scanned their faces and hands without their knowledge or consent. Both companies dispute t

New Delhi, Oct 21 (PTI) Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday withdrew from the Delhi High Court their plea challenging the extension of their judicial custody by a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM). Justice Subramonium Prasad told the counsel appearing for the CJP co-conveners to await the outcome of the hearing scheduled before the SEM later in the day, and approach the appellate court if their grievance continues. While permitting Das and Ranka to withdraw

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21, (PTI) BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday demanded the immediate release of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, and said their judicial custody must be urgently reviewed. Das and Ranka were taken into custody on October 13 after they allegedly climbed over a locked gate to enter Delhis Jantar Mantar, which had earlier been denotified as a designated protest site, and were sent to five-day judicial custody. Along with other CJP workers, Das

Melbourne, Oct 21 (Conversation) The alleged attack against independent MP Helen Haines, which has left her in critical condition in a Melbourne hospital, has raised questions about political violence in Australia and the general nature of public debate. We do not yet know the motivation behind the alleged attack on Haines. But there is no question the temperature of political debate has risen enormously in the past decade, and the rise of violent rhetoric online has spilled over into threats of

New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI) The Indian Youth Congress (ITC) on Monday burnt an effigy of Ravan bearing the face of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar here, demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in electoral processes and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. The protest featured a stage decorated with vibrant posters and slogans targeting the Election Commission (EC); one read Vote Chori ki Rasleela targeting the poll panels handling of the SIR exercise. The

Manchester, Oct 19 (Conversation) Childhood trauma can leave scars that last long after the experiences themselves have ended. Its effects can reach into adult life, increasing the risk of mental illness, physical health problems and other difficulties. Our latest research estimates that the health effects associated with adverse childhood experiences cost the equivalent of 7.8 billion in Wales and 115.6 billion in England in 2023. These figures represent 8.4% of Waless gross domestic product (G

New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 400 to Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi on Monday as improving festive demand and firm global trends lent support to the precious metal ahead of Dussehra. The 99.9 per cent pure metal gained Rs 400 to Rs 1,50,300 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Fridays closing level of Rs 1,49,900 per 10 grams, according to local traders. Silver, however, remained steady for the second straight session at Rs 2.15 lakh per kilogram. Gold prices moved high

New Delhi, Oct 19, (PTI) All India Students Association (AISA) President Neha Bora on Monday approached the Delhi High Court against a Delhi Police notice asking her to execute a bond before a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) for keeping peace. Bora, who has been at the forefront of recent protests against the alleged irregularities in the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, is likely to seek an urgent hearing in the High Court, which is shut this week for

Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices ended sharply lower on Monday after two days of a rally, with the Sensex tumbling 876.37 points and the Nifty dropping to 22,888.95, following a decline in private bank stocks, mainly HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, and weak global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 876.37 points, or 1.17 per cent, to settle at 73,852.90. During the day, it crashed 1,020.73 points, or 1.36 per cent, to 73,708.54. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 257.20 points, or 1.11 pe

Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI) The rupee pared its initial gains and settled lower by 3 paise for the day at 94.92 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by a sharp fall in the domestic equity markets and a recovery in crude oil prices. The rupee snapped its six-session winning streak and settled in the negative territory amid continued pressure from foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and elevated crude oil prices. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened

Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty recovered most of their early losses on Monday as buying in State Bank of India and Reliance Industries, and fresh foreign fund inflows countered the decline in Axis Bank and HDFC Bank. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 470.50 points to 74,318 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 147.10 points to 22,999.05. Later, both the benchmarks bounced back. The BSE benchmark traded 46.49 points lower at 74,682.78. The Nifty quoted 14.

Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI) The rupee gained 9 paise to 94.80 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by the ongoing impact of the Reserve Bank of Indias structural forex interventions. Forex traders said the rupee has witnessed its sharpest rally in seven months. However, the surge in Brent crude oil to USD 110 per barrel poses the biggest threat to this recovery. The rupee is inching closer to a key support level near 94. Constant pressure from high crude prices, rising US Treasury

New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Gold and silver prices stayed steady in the national capital on Friday, offering little respite after a volatile week, as a strengthening rupee capped recovery in the precious metals. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal remained unchanged at Rs 1,49,900 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes. Silver also held steady at Rs 2.15 lakh per kilogram, according to local traders. Gold prices declined Rs 4,500, or 3 per cent, during the week, while silver shed Rs 13,500 or 6 per ce

Mumbai, Oct 16 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the second straight day on Friday, driven by strong buying in IT stocks amid firm global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 413.66 points, or 0.56 per cent, to settle at 74,729.27. During the day, it surged 463.17 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 74,778.78. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 148.80 points, or 0.65 per cent, to end at 23,146.15. From the 30 Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra surged 8.45 per cent after the IT services

Canberra, Oct 16 (Conversation) Last week, Australian Federal Police commissioner Krissy Barrett warned artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are not a sufficient replacement for human support for children. The comment was in response to a recent Adelaide University study that found more than one in three Australian children turn to AI chatbots for support when they are sexually victimised online, or otherwise tell nobody at all. While there can be benefits to children using AI, such as help wit

Mumbai, Oct 16 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 20 paise to 94.79 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday on softening of the American currency and the positive impact of the RBI structural forex interventions. Lower US treasury yields also supported the domestic currency. However, elevated crude oil prices and decline in equity markets restricted the rupees sharp gains. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.75, then touched 94.79, registering a gain of 20 paise over

Auckland, Oct 16 (Conversation) Aotearoa New Zealand produces enough food annually to feed 40 million people most of it exported. Yet it is estimated one in three households experience some form of hunger or food insecurity. In general, food insecurity describes the hard financial choices some people have to make between paying for housing, energy, transport or food. It can mean families skipping meals, parents going without so children can eat, and children whose only meal might be a school-pr

Sydney, Oct 16 (Conversation) Some of the most popular travel destinations for Australians are also places where dengue is common. Prevention has traditionally relied on avoiding mosquito bites. But with the dengue vaccine Qdenga now available in Australia, travellers have another way to protect themselves. Deciding whether to get vaccinated isnt always straightforward. Heres what you need to know. What is dengue? Dengue is a viral illness spread by mosquitoes. It typically causes fever, headach

New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the Centre and Delhi Polices response on a petition challenging an October 11 order de-notifying Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site and notifying three alternative venues for demonstrations. Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumars standing order dated October 11 de-notified Jantar Mantar and designated the Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and the CBD Ground in east Delhi as the new venues for protests and demonstrations. A bench c

Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI) Benchmark stock index Sensex rallied 1,534 points or over 2 per cent to close at a three-week high on Thursday following heavy buying in banks, IT and Reliance Industries amid easing crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,533.72 points, or 2.11 per cent, to settle near the days high at 74,315.61. During the day, it surged 1,548.4 points, or 2.12 per cent, to 74,330.29. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 374.65 points, or 1.66 per cent, to close at 22,997.35, its high

Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI) The rupee logged the fifth straight session of gains on Thursday, appreciating 12 paise to close at 95.05 (provisional) against the US dollar, supported by the ongoing impact of the Reserve Bank of Indias structural forex interventions. Market participants attributed the rupees continued appreciation to central bank intervention and the unwinding of long dollar positions. However, ongoing external macroeconomic pressures are likely to temper further gains, they said. At the

New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the Election Commission and others on a plea filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other opposition leaders over alleged large-scale voter deletions and SIR irregularities. The court also issued notice to Gandhi, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and others on a plea against their march to the apex court over alleged SIR irregularities, while observing that nobody can browbeat the judiciary. Taking up the plea filed by

Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 31 paise to 94.86 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by the ongoing impact of the Reserve Bank of Indias structural forex interventions and liquidity-tightening measures. Market participants attributed the rupees continued appreciation to central bank intervention and the unwinding of long dollar positions. However, ongoing external macroeconomic pressures are likely to temper further gains, they said. At the interbank foreign e

Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply in early trade on Thursday led by a rally in IT stocks and easing crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 354 points to 73,157.43 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 96.15 points to 22,726.05. From the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the biggest winners. Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports, Trent and Power Grid were among

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has tendered an unconditional and unqualified apology to the Supreme Court in response to a contempt notice, submitting that there was no wilful or deliberate non-compliance with the courts October 9 order on restrictions imposed in Delhi. In his response, Mohan said the Centres October 9 communication imposing restrictions was aimed at maintaining peace and preventing any disturbance of public order, citing a proposed protes

Melbourne, Oct 15 (Conversation) A group of Australian veterans is suing the Australian government over claims the Department of Veterans Affairs passed their medical data on to a university for research, without their permission. The case relates to a 20-year research program called MATES, which used veterans medical data. It was closed in 2024 due to privacy concerns. This came after an earlier investigation by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, which found the department s

Washington, Oct 15 (PTI) Kerala-born Nithya Raman is maintaining a lead over her former political ally and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race after a fiery televised pre-poll debate. Bass (73) and Raman (45) both Democrats sparred in the debate on Tuesday night over issues such as the homelessness crisis, police department leadership, and public safety in Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the US. If elected in the November 3 polls, Raman will be the first Indian-A

Melbourne, Oct 15 (Conversation) Theres arguably no single hormone that has grabbed hold of the collective consciousness as much as cortisol. Social media is overflowing with information about the evils of cortisol: it messes with your face, your belly, your sleep, your skin, and, perhaps most concerning, your fertility. Theres no shortage of gimmicks available to help fight this hormone: cortisol masks, cortisol diets, cortisol watches, cortisol-suppressing supplements. But the widely held view