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New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) Hitting out at the Modi government, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday claimed that Delhi is witnessing a war-like deployment, and said our GenZ deserves better than an undeclared Emer-GenZ. He said the government should provide answers, not lathis; expression, not repression. Tharoor, who was in Berlin this week, said he returned to the national capital after 2 am and has rarely seen anything like what Delhi is witnessing now. Checkpoints every few hundred metres

NEW DELHI, Oct 10 (Reuters) Police detained scores of protesters and their leaders on in the Indian capital on Saturday amid patrols by thousands of security forces, with travel and telecoms links suspended, in a lockdown to stop a youth protest asking the election chief to quit. The protest by the Cockroach youth movement aimed to draw thousands of demonstrators against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a revision of voter lists that critics say favours Prime Minister Narendra Mod

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) The Congress on Saturday claimed that the PM-HM duo is extremely nervous and rattled by a peaceful protest of youth, and asserted that the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is a moral imperative. The opposition party also said the suspension of the SIR that has already disenfranchised nearly 14 crore Indians is essential to restore public faith and trust in the election system. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said t

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) Stringent traffic restrictions came into force across the national capital from 6 am on Saturday ahead of a protest at Jantar Mantar by the CJP, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with diversions planned at several points across Delhi. Police personnel were out in large numbers across the capital, manning barricades and keeping a close watch on vehicular movement as security was stepped up ahead of the demonstration. The heightened sec

SYRACUSE, N.Y., October 10, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump veered far from midterm election politics during a rally in upstate New York on Friday, aiming a bitter diatribe at the Norwegian Nobel Committee for giving the Peace Prize he has long sought to South African jurist Navanethem Navi Pillay, a former U.N. human rights chief, for her work on justice and accountability for war crimes and genocide. Trump unspooled a lengthy argument explaining why the award was an indelible stain on the co

Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) lashed out on Friday, claiming that the Centre was afraid of Gen Z and had resorted to imposing an Emergency as authorities ordered a shutdown of transport networks and transformed the national capital into a fortress ahead of a planned protest in Delhi. The crackdown comes as CJP prepares for a massive demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Saturday to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged

New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 1,900 to Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, extending gains for a second straight session as a retreat in the US dollar lifted investors sentiment. The 99.9 per cent pure metal jumped Rs 1,900 to Rs 1,54,400 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Thursdays closing level of Rs 1,52,500 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver ended its losing streak, and gained Rs 4,500 to Rs 2,28,500 per kilogr

NEW DELHI, October 9, 2026 (AP) Authorities stepped up security in the Indian capital on Friday and announced transport restrictions ahead of a planned demonstration by Indias Cockroach movement, seeking to limit access to a growing campaign against a contentious revision of voter lists that has led to nationwide protests. Thousands of protesters are expected to gather at New Delhis Jantar Mantar protest venue Saturday as the movement against Prime Minister Narendra Modis government and the cou

OSLO, Norway, October 9, 2026 (AP) Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief whose career has spanned from defending the rights of an imprisoned Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote international law as it comes under attack. Her win is sure to be seen as a high-profile rebuke to U.S. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who h

Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) Benchmark indices bounced back on Friday after two days of sharp decline, with the Sensex surging 879 points and the Nifty rising to 22,520.45, led by a rally in TCS, other IT stocks and easing crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 879.09 points, or 1.23 per cent, to settle at 72,472.33. During the day, it surged 1,075.96 points, or 1.50 per cent, to 72,669.20. The 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 288.65 points, or 1.30 per cent, to end at 22,520.45. From the 30 Sensex f

WASHINGTON, October 9, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trumps administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards, as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs.The announcement by Vice President JD Vance marks the latest swing from the Trump administration at employers and universities that welcome foreign students and workers into the country

For Jessica Renda, the breaking point was a particularly chaotic Christmas season. Consumed by her eldest daughters mental and behavioral health struggles, she stopped exercising or doing anything else that brought her joy. Forget holiday magic, she was barely hanging on. After that, I was like, I really need to take care of myself, she said. We always tell people that old clich: Its like the oxygen mask on a plane. But its really true. You cant be a successful or good caregiver to somebody else

OSLO, Norway, October 9, 2026 (AP) The Nobel Peace Prize, often considered the most prestigious award on the planet, will be announced Friday in Oslo, Norway. Prognosticators say possible contenders this year include the International Space Station, emergency teams in Sudan, childrens advocates in Ukraine and two top international courts. Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada has attracted attention in prediction markets. U.S. President Donald Trump who is waging a war against Iran has long co

Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 23 paise to 96.65 against US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by a slight softening in the US dollar and suspected intervention by the Reserve Bank of India. Forex traders said the rupee opened on a positive note this morning with the dollar index down to 102 levels and Brent also down to USD 103.39 per barrel after US President Donald Trump said that the attack on Iran will happen only after the midterm elections. However, broader geopolitical

Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Friday after two days of sharp decline, led by a rally in TCS and other IT stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 292 points to 71,876.10 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 84.60 points to 22,310.40. From the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services surged over 4 per cent after reporting a 15 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 13,884 crore and pointing to continued growth momentum going forward. Infos

Melbourne, Oct 9 (Conversation) Protein has been everywhere lately. You may have seen food products promoting high protein content, or reels online telling you how to boost your intake. One of the ways protein supports our health is by helping a meal fill us up (satiation) and keeping us feeling fuller for longer between meals (satiety). It does this by influencing our appetite hormones and other metabolic processes. But protein is not the only nutrient that helps with satiation and satiety. And

New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Gold, silver and platinum imports by banks and nominated agencies attract 3 per cent IGST effective April 1, 2026, Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava said on Thursday. The Government notified the GST Council on Thursday that the list of designated banks and agencies that attract IGST exemptions on gold and precious metal imports has not been extended beyond March 31, 2026, Shrivastava said. This is done to ensure parity of taxes imposed on gold and other precious metal i

New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) MUMBAI, Oct 8 (Reuters) Indias Goods and Services Tax Council, a body of federal and state government officials, made a series of changes to rules on Thursday, limiting punitive powers of tax officials in cases of GST offences. Businesses across India have complained about stringent tax practices and sought better ease of doing business. Here are the details of the outcomes from the GST Council meeting, according to a government release. The power of arrest is being remov

New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Gold prices jumped Rs 3,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, rebounding from a two-session slide, as buying interest from jewellers and retailers improved ahead of the festive season. The 99.9 per cent purity metal climbed Rs 3,600 to Rs 1,52,500 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, according to the All India Sarafa Association. It had settled at Rs 1,48,900 per 10 grams on Wednesday. Traders said jewellers typically increase gold purchase

Mumbai, Oct 8 (PTI) Benchmark stock index Sensex tanked 1,045 points while Nifty slid to near 22,230 level on Thursday following heavy selling in rate-sensitive, commodities and FMCG shares amid a sharp spike in crude oil prices and growing prospect of tighter domestic and global monetary conditions. Falling for the second day running, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,045.46 points, or 1.44 per cent, to settle at 71,593.24. During the day, it slumped 1,310.95 points, or 1.80 per cent, to 71,327

BENGALURU, Oct 8 (Reuters) Indias consumer inflation likely accelerated in September, moving closer to the upper end of the Reserve Bank of Indias 2%-6% target range as higher energy costs compounded pressure from elevated food prices, a Reuters poll of economists showed. Rising crude oil prices and higher food costs are expected to have pushed inflation higher last month. Brent crude has climbed above $100 a barrel, while a deficient monsoon has driven up food prices. Food and beverages accoun

Sydney, Oct 8 (Conversation) Whether youre struggling with jet lag, are a shift worker who sleeps during the day, or someone with more severe insomnia, you might have wondered if melatonin can help you get a better sleep. Melatonin is a hormone made in the brain to regulate your daily sleep-wake cycle. It tells your internal body clock to get sleepy when its dark. Melatonin supplements are a synthetic version of this hormone that people can take to help them sleep. But they wont work for all sle

NEW DELHI, October 8, 2026 (AP) Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained by police Wednesday during a protest against the countrys election chief, as opposition parties intensified their campaign against a contentious revision of voter lists that has removed over 130 million people. Gandhi and other opposition lawmakers were stopped by police as they marched toward Jantar Mantar, a designated protest site in Indias capital New Delhi. A live feed on the YouTube channel of Gandh

Oct 8 (Reuters) India is considering delaying the rollout of a fee on large payments via its popular Unified Payment Interface platform by a few months, according to a regulatory official and an industry executive familiar with the discussions. India last month ended a free UPI regime by permitting a 0.4% fee for merchants on transactions exceeding 2,000 rupees ($21). UPI is used by over 500 million people to pay for everything from roadside cups of tea to iPhones. The fee, set to come into eff

Chicago, Oct 7 (PTI) Have you ever taken months off training maybe due to an injury, a new baby or crushing work deadlines and come back convinced you were starting from zero? Research from our team has some good news: At the cellular level, you probably werent. We found that muscle and liver cells store memories from every training session in ways that may help improve endurance, control blood sugar levels and even slow weight regain after inactivity. Use it or lose it? Maybe not For most of

New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining Rs 700 to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as subdued local demand and weak global trend weighed on the precious metal. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity fell to a one-week low, depreciating Rs 700 to Rs 1,48,900 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 1,49,600, according to local traders. It was quoted at Rs 1,48,600 per 10 grams on September 2

Mumbai, Oct 7 (PTI) Stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark Sensex down 429 points after two straight days of gains, as the RBI raised the key policy rate for the first time in nearly four years. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 429.11 points, or 0.59 per cent, to settle at 72,638.70 with 26 of its constituents closing lower and four higher. During the day, Sensex lost 599.09 points, or 0.81 per cent, to hit a low of 72,468.72. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 173.05 points, or 0.

Mumbai, Oct 7 (PTI) The rupee slumped 43 paise to close at 96.78 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, after the Reserve Bank of India raised the key benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent. Market analysts said the RBIs rate hike reflects rising cyclical inflation risks, while the shift in stance to calibrated tightening alongside higher growth and inflation projections highlights the MPCs hawkish approach. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened

London, Oct 7 (Conversation) Smoking is one of the biggest causes of ill health and early death. Yet smokers seem to have a lower risk of developing Parkinsons disease than non-smokers by around half according to some studies. This surprising link was first reported more than 50 years ago, when researchers in the UK and the US noticed that smokers were dying at much higher rates overall, but were less likely to die from Parkinsons. Many studies since then have found the same pattern. Why smokin

STOCKHOLM, October 7, 2026 (AP) Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai have provided a solution to a chemical mystery that is over a century old: how homochirality can emerge spontaneously, Heiner Linke, chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, said in a news release. The chemical reactions they have developed are spectacular. Kagan, 95 yea

New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its recent split verdict on whether challenges to the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners should be referred to a larger Constitution Bench. On September 23, a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma gave split opinions on whether a batch of pleas challenging the validity of a 2023 law that excludes the Chief Justice of I

New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) The Congress on Wednesday lashed out at the Modi government after the Delhi Police registered an FIR against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly forcibly entering Akashvani Bhawan, saying the diabolical duo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah is rattled and desperate. The opposition party also said the writing on the wall is clear. The opposition partys attack on the government came after the Delhi Police registered an FIR against t

Mumbai, Oct 7 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday after two days of rally amid a spike in crude oil prices and caution ahead of the Reserve Bank of Indias monetary policy decision. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 460 points to 72,599.05 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 164.80 points to 22,610.85. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Titan, Asian Paints, Bharat Electronics, Maruti, Axis Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the laggards. Bajaj Finance

STOCKHOLM, October 7, 2026 (AP) Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for his efforts to demystify a rare group of neutrinos, tiny cosmic particles that researchers believe offer clues to how the universe evolved. Halzen said he had been told he was among the favorites for the prize since he first published about cosmic neutrinos in 2013. In any given year, he thought he had a 1 in 20 chance to win a Nobel. And I just had to live long enough, so here I am,

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Tuesday reacted strongly to the detention of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by Delhi Police, saying the Congress would lead the fight for the country and the INDIA bloc would emerge victorious. No era will pass without being held accountableThe Congress will lead this fight for the country, and the INDIA bloc will emerge victorious, Satheesan, who is in New Delhi, said in a Facebook post. He shared a video of Gandhi

New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were among the around 250 people detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday night following an over eight-hour sit-in protest inside the Akashvani Bhawan premises, after they were stopped from marching towards the Election Commissions office here. Around 50 MPs were among detainees, according to police sources. The detainees were being taken to New Police Lines at Kingsway Camp. Police forcibly removed Rahul Gandhi, along wi

New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Gold prices slipped by Rs 200 to Rs 1,49,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, as subdued retail demand and an elevated US dollar weighed on the precious metal. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal closed at Rs 1,49,800 per 10 grams on Monday. Silver, however, remained steady for the second straight session at Rs 2.27 lakh per kilogram, inclusive of all taxes, according to local traders. Gold prices edged lower in the domestic market amid weak global cues and

Mumbai, Oct 6 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply higher on Tuesday, extending their previous sessions rally, as a decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 per barrel mark and buying in bank stocks and Reliance Industries added to investors optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 685.34 points, or 0.95 per cent, to settle at 73,067.81. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 220.35 points, or 0.98 per cent, to end at 22,776.10. From the 30 Sensex firms, Trent surged the mo

Mumbai, Oct 6 (PTI) The rupee declined 8 paise to settle at 96.43 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday amid sustained outflows of foreign capital and uncertainties over a US-Iran deal. However, a drop in global crude oil prices and a weaker greenback capped the rupees fall, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.29 and traded in the range of 96.29-96.45 before eventually settling at 96.43 (provisional), down 8 paise from its previous close

NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) Indian police detained several opposition lawmakers in the capital of New Delhi on Tuesday for trying to breach barricades during a protest march to demand the resignation of the election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists. The march presents a fresh political challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi midway into his third term, just months after similar protests forced the resignation of his education minister over exam paper leaks. Parties opposing M

NEW DELHI, October 6, 2026 (AP) Opposition parties held protests in Indias capital New Delhi on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the countrys election chief over a contentious revision of voter lists as hundreds of police personnel were deployed across the heart of the city. Tuesdays demonstration is the latest in a series of near-daily protests beginning last week by student groups, opposition parties and Indias Cockroach youth movement. The protesters have demanded the resignation of Chi

New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) MPs of the INDIA bloc will march from Parliament towards the Election Commission headquarters on Tuesday to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation amid allegations of irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls. Heavy security deployment and barricading were put in place in and around Parliament and the Election Commission headquarters ahead of the planned march. Security personnel were stationed in the area much before the MPs began arriving.

Mumbai, Oct 6 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Tuesday, extending their previous sessions rally, aided by buying in bank stocks, Reliance Industries and positive global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 120.22 points to 72,535.41 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 47.15 points to 22,603.10. From the 30 Sensex firms, Trent surged over 11 per cent. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and InterGlobe Aviatio

NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) Hundreds of security personnel fanned out on Tuesday in the heart of the Indian capital, with barricades thrown up ahead of an opposition march to demand the resignation of the election chief over a controversial revision of voter lists. Parties opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and member of the popular cockroach youth movement protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after the Indian Express newspaper reported divisions in the poll body last m

NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) Several Indian states are seeking additional power allocations from the federal government to avoid outages as weak hydropower output and maintenance at some plants have reduced electricity supply during the night, two federal government officials said. Rajasthan and Gujarat, among Indias leading renewable-energy states, have sought additional supplies, along with other states including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

Liverpool, Oct 6 (Conversation) Treatment for endometriosis can bring relief, but some women continue to have pelvic pain even after hormone treatment or surgery. For those who have spent years seeking help, continuing pain can be distressing and difficult to understand. Why does this happen? Sometimes endometriosis remains or returns. But pain can also involve other conditions, and changes in how the nervous system responds to signals from the body. Understanding these different contributors ca

Manchester, Oct 6 (Conversation) Scientists who worked out how to control brain cells with light have won this years Nobel prize in physiology or medicine. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were honoured for their research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. Peter Hegemann, at Humboldt University of Berlin, and Georg Nagel, at the University of Wrzburg, wanted to understand how a tiny, single-celled alga called Chlamydomonas senses light. Light-sensing is not unique to

Stockholm, Oct 5 (Conversation) When it comes to healthy ageing, the overall quality of a persons diet matters more than eating any one superfood or nutrient. From the Mediterranean diet to the Nordic diet, specific eating patterns have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, physical frailty and cognitive decline. But while we know diet affects our health, we havent really been clear until now on the changes it causes inside the body which lead to these benefits. This is exactly what ou

New Delhi, Oct 5 (PTI) Gold and silver prices remained unchanged in the national capital on Monday as subdued domestic demand kept bullion rates moving in a narrow range. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity quoted flat at Rs 1,49,800 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, while silver remained steady at Rs 2,27,000 per kilogram, according to local traders. Traders said domestic prices moved in a narrow range, with subdued demand from jewellers and retailers keeping the precious metals muted.

Mumbai, Oct 5 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 5 paise to close at 96.30 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as elevated oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows kept the Indian currency range-bound near the critical 96 level against the US dollar. Forex traders said a boost in risk-on sentiment supported the rupee, though traders are now turning their attention towards foreign capital flows and the Reserve Bank of Indias upcoming monetary policy decision for further cues. At the in