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Bypolls in 5 assembly seats, 1 Lok Sabha constituency today: Early test for Suvendu in Bengal, Vijay in TN

The Election Commission (EC) will today hold bypolls for five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha constituency across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam

Elon Musks fortune hits $1.04 trillion, boosted by SpaceX and Tesla

Renewed optimism around his companies has lifted the worlds richest persons wealth, with gains in both stocks driving the rebound

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Aditya Infotech (3,989.05)

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Aditya Infotech. The 5 per cent rise on Monday has taken the share price j

Accenture contractor removed from FBI following damaging data breach, sources say

A data breach involving the FBI resulted in the exposure of sensitive information about employees. The breach occurred due to a failure by a cont

Mecca Pact comes into effect: Pakistan, Turkey agree to send forces to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to take measures for the rapid deployment of military forces in Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensi

Trump says his super PAC will pay for taxpayer-funded ads that sparked backlash for glorifying him

Donald Trump provided no details on reimbursing taxpayers for ads that had already aired, nor on how he would go about having his political organ

DVAC launches probe into the alleged sand mining scam during the DMK government

A detailed inquiry was ordered on the basis of a complaint filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) which alleged serious irregularities in t

Trump approval stays at record-low 32% as Hispanic voters desert Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

US President Trump's approval rating is stuck at a record low of 32% according to a recent poll. A significant decline in support from Hispanic v

Tax-exempt diesel expanded for wider access as Donald Trump signs special executive order in Nebraska. How will it benefit Americans?

Diesel price in USA: G7 countries announced last week that they would release 100 million barrels of diesel, after pressure from US President Don

India to set up three major chemical parks under Bhavya Rasayan scheme

The initiative will provide an ecosystem for the chemical industry to innovate, expand manufacturing and strengthen Indias chemical sector

Morning Digest: Voting in high-stakes bypoll in three States, one U.T. today; ECI fact-checks claims on Form 6 following SC observation, and more

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Trump opens tax-free use of 'red' diesel to all as Republicans face midterm heat

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in Nebraska that aims to ease tax limits on diesel fuel. This decision is intended to save fa

Zydus, MSN Laboratories launch first generic Adempas in US

Zydus Lifesciences and MSN Laboratories have launched Riociguat tablets in the US after receiving approval from the USFDA

Morning Brief Podcast: Flydubai Incident: Can Aviation Security Stop the Threat From Within?

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolts Assam's Nagaon

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Nagaon district in Assam early Tuesday morning. The tremors occurred at 4:23 AM IST and w

Drishyam 3 dips on Day 4, crosses Rs 300 crore worldwide

Drishyam 3: The Conclusion has achieved over Rs 300 crore in worldwide gross collections shortly after its release. Following a strong opening we

Best of Business Standard Opinion: How to convert possibility into outcomes

Opening the door creates opportunity, show these pieces. But what happens beyond it depends on the capability to walk through

Donald Trump approval rating crashes to new low even as President is holding 32-day blitz of rallies ahead of USA midterm elections 2026. What is going wrong for Republican Party?

Donald Trump approval rating poll gave numerous signs that Trump's low popularity was weighing heavily on his Republican Party, with registered v

Jeffrey Archer, bestselling Kane & Abel author and former politician, dies at 86

Jeffrey Archer, a well-known British novelist and politician, has passed away at the age of 86. He is renowned for his best-selling novels, inclu

Separatists win Quebec election, could make it harder for Carney to deal with Trump

A separatist party won

Separatist party wins Quebec election, says Radio-Canada

The separatist Parti Quebecois won Quebec's provincial election on Monday, public broadcaster Radio-Canada predicted, adding it was too early to

Iran's president, FM vow defence of national interests

Digital Desk | Tehran, Oct 6 (IANS) Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with visiting Armenian Forei

US Treasury yields for 10-year, 30-year hit 24-year highs, two-year Treasury yield down. What does this mean for US Fed Interest Rate, check experts predictions

US yields rose on Monday even as oil prices fell. Oil fell after crude exports from the Middle East increased and the Group of Seven nations pled

Pending dues: Deficit teachers threaten agitation

SHILLONG, Oct 5: The Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association (KJDSTA) has warned of intensified agitation if the government fails to ad

Youth question repeated use of Ward

SHILLONG, Oct 5: As the state government prepares to host the sixth Shillong Literary Festival at Wards Lake from November 12 to 14, a section of

Adelbert seeks CBI probe into raid in Jaiaw

SHILLONG, Oct 5: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum has demanded a CBI inquiry into the police raid at Jaiaw on August 19, citing excessive forc

Govt justifies decision to deny Rs 233-cr loan to PIMC

SHILLONG, Oct 5: The Meghalaya government has justified its decision not to extend an interest-free loan to PA Sangma International Medical Colle

Punjabs Law and Order in Crisis, Says BJP Spokesperson RP Singh

BJPs RP Singh criticizes Punjabs deteriorating law and order, calling for urgent action from the state government. Punjabs Law and Order in Crisi

Cornell students stage anti-rape rally

Throngs of Cornell University students rallied on Monday

MTDC

SHILLONG, Oct 5: The Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has been unable to furnish a formal policy, eligibility criteria, proposal

State govt awaits Byrnihat health survey report

SHILLONG, Oct 5: The Meghalaya government is awaiting the findings of a recent health survey in Byrnihat following a significant increase in Acut

US nuke test detection experiment bid to assert its hegemony: Ex-nuclear chief

Trump says taxpayers will no longer pay for TV ads that praised him

President Donald Trump on Monday said taxpayers will no longer pay for television ads featuring him shortly before the November congressional ele

Khasi film Ki Sngi Badum wins award at Abohar Int

SHILLONG, Oct 5: Khasi feature film Ki Sngi Badum (The Dark Days) has secured third place under the Honourable Mention Feature Film category at t

Australia's ABC rejects AI copyright carveout, believes already been scraped

The Australian national broadcaster rejected a suggestion on

Adelbert affirms ties with VPP, terms suspension

SHILLONG, Oct 5: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Monday said he remains with the Voice of the People Party (VPP) and has no intention of q

National Commission for Women seeks gender-neutral childcare leave, shared caregiving by parents

Trump signs order to expand access to tax-exempt diesel

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Trump heads to Nebraska as Republicans defend Senate seat

US President Donald Trump arrived in Nebraska on Monday to rally Republicans and promote his economic record, taking his message of new investmen

The Batman Part II release date: Batman Part 2 movie production paused after Matt Reeves walks out, when will Robert Pattinson, Scarlett Johansson film premiere

Shooting of The Batman Part II had been underway in London, with the release scheduled for February 18, 2028. It is yet to be seen if the product

Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protests

France has been shaken by a wave of demonstrations by teenage students at high schools, or lycees, since late September demanding better classroo

India-US trade deal talks may have reached a plateau, further concessions difficult: Nirmala Sitharaman

During a recent briefing, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that talks regarding a trade pact with the US are currently stall

Tata Trusts rift deepens: Noel Tata-led trustees say 'Trusts do not run Tata Sons' as they defend restructuring plan to avoid listing

Trustees of Tata Trusts have rebuffed objections from two senior trustees concerning a proposed restructuring of Tata Sons. They emphasized that

LIV Golf secures BC Partners ' credit funding to support restructuring

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Delhi Police ACP's additional DCP charge withheld amid harassment inquiry

Delhi government modified an order regarding duty charges of 12 police officers after harassment allegations surfaced. Assistant Commissioner of

Voting in high-stakes bypolls in three States, one U.T. today | LIVE

In Assams Nagaon, where the Lok Sabha byelection will be held, the fight is expected to be between the ruling BJP, the Congress and the All India

'Whalefall' director hopes survival story inspires awe of whales

Director Brian Duffield describes his new survival thriller Whalefall, in which a teenager is swallowed by

American Idol singer Caleb Flynn sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering wife Ashley Flynn, daughter issues statement

Caleb Flynn was found guilty of multiple counts by the jury, including murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence. Flynn apologized to

Wikipedia operator says OpenAI's rogue agents possibly tied to data service disruption in May

The Wikimedia Foundation, which operates online encyclopedia Wikipedia, said heavy traffic from OpenAI's rogue agents was possibly tied to a disr

India-US trade talks have reached plateau: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Negotiations regarding the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US have stalled, reaching a plateau. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam

Germany At Risk Of Violent Conflict With Russia, Claims Spy Chief

German authorities have warned repeatedly that Russia is conducting a hybrid campaign of drone and cyber attacks, accusing Moscow of being behind

Nepal ends flood search with over 5,000 still missing, including 189 Indians

Protesters clash with police over Kosovo war crimes court law

Protesters clashed with police outside Kosovo's government and parliament

South Korea police launch probe into hacking attacks against banks, Yonhap reports

South Korea's police have launched a full-scale investigation into recent hacking attacks against commercial banks that led to a breach of custom

Students protest Cornells response to gang rape complaint

The Ivy League school has been trying to quell a firestorm on campus and beyond over its handling of the alleged 2024 gang rape

Karnataka CEO confirms no names removed from voter list on objections

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Kheri case: UP changes PP; SC asks Allahabad HC CJ to decide on trial judge

The Uttar Pradesh government informed the Supreme Court about replacing the public prosecutor in the Lakhimpur Kheri case. This decision was made

Bolsonaro wins endorsements from right-wing rivals for Brazil election runoff

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro received on Monday endorsements from Ronaldo Caiado and Romeu Zema, two right-wing politicians who ran against him in Su

Congress to launch Punjab poll campaign following Pargat Singh

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Ireland seeks to balance energy relief and restraint in another generous budget

Ireland will seek to stave off renewed protest over high energy costs with another generous annual budget package on Tuesday, while also attempti

Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans

Southeast Asian energy ministers

Visa doesn't create absolute right to enter India, says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court emphasized that foreign nationals do not have an inherent right to enter India. Justice Amit Mahajan pointed out that holdin

Draft reservation list for polls to rural local bodies ready

Australian army soldier dies and five others injured during training exercise, ABC News says

An Australian army soldier has died and five others have been injured during a training exercise in the North Territory region of Australia, ABC

BJP Welcomes Former TMC MP Koel Malik Amid Calls for Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal

BJP leader Ritesh Tiwari emphasizes the need for a Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal following the partys welcome of former TMC MP Koel Malik. BJ

Jeffrey Archer, UK Author And Former Conservative Politician, Dies At 86

British author Jeffrey Archer, who penned a series of best-selling novels, served as a Conservative MP and was convicted of perjury, died suddenl

NDA Candidates File Nominations for Karnataka Legislative Council Elections, Kumaraswamy Confident of Victory

NDA candidates have filed their nominations for the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, with leaders expressing confidence in securing all s

U.S. Military Officer Transferred to Prosecutors Office in Japan for Robbery and Murder Suspicions

A U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa faces allegations of robbery and murder, prompting a strong response from Japanese officials. U.S. Military Of

Best-selling British author Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

Best-selling British author Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

MoS Anupriya Patel launches India Chem 2026 highlighting sector growth

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US envoy meets Sudanese army chief in Egypt

An envoy of President Donald

Woman, 26, Jumps Into Well With 4-Year-Old Son In UP, Both Die: Cops

A 26-year-old woman allegedly jumped into a well along with her four-year-old son on Monday, with police saying they have retrieved both bodies w

Bitcoin price today: BTC USD nears $88,000 as short sellers pile up - will the crypto hit $93,000 next?

Bitcoin (BTC USD) is back near its September high, with BTC approaching $88,000 as leveraged short positions pile up. Heres why a break above the

Mayawati reappoints Akash Anand as national convener in BSP

On September 10, Ms. Mayawati had announced the ouster of her nephew Mr. Anand, setting him completely free from BSP

FBI Director Kash Patel engaged to country singer Alexis Wilkins

The couple have been dating since before Patel took over as FBI director, with Wilkins attending his swearing-in ceremony in 2025

Trump says will pay for TV ads after pushback over taxpayer funding close to election

President Donald Trump on Monday said that he would pay for television advertisements himself or with money raised from the MAGA political commit

Chinese Players Achieve Historic Milestone in World Snooker Rankings

Chinese snooker players Wu Yize and Yuan Sijun make history by securing top two spots in world rankings after the Shanchun Open. Chinese Players

Only 15% going to work use public transport: NSO

The National Household Travel Survey indicates that only 15% of workers use public transport for commuting. It reveals that 46% of workers rely o

British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

Archer became a prominent Conservative politician before a 2001 conviction for perjury and perverting the course of justice

Delhi government launches single-window clearance for Chhath Puja

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Virender Sehwag Discusses Team Indias Mindset Under Sourav Gangulys Captaincy

Virender Sehwag reveals Team Indias fearless approach during Sourav Gangulys captaincy in a recent interview. Virender Sehwag Discusses Team Indi

In a record, over 10,000 women clear JEE-Advanced

Chinese Naval Hospital Ship Peace Ark Makes Historic Visit to Guinea

The Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark arrives in Guinea to provide medical services and strengthen ties between the two nations. Chinese Nava

Quote of the day by Oscar-winning British actor Michael Caine: The rehearsal is the work, the performance is the... a powerful lesson on preparation, confidence, discipline and success

Quote of the day by Michael Caine: Michael Caine famously stated that rehearsal is the actual work, while the performance is simply relaxation. T

Maharashtra Charity Commissioner gives Tata Trusts seven days to respond to trustees complaints

Tata Trusts has been asked to respond to complaints filed by trustees Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh by October 12

AAP prepares backup leadership for October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar

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Pahalgam handler rallies LeT support via anti-Israel rhetoric

Saifullah Kasuri made controversial remarks regarding the Pakistan army's role in regional conflicts. He threatened to erase Israel from the worl

Shinde meets PM Modi over Maharashtra drought, says Centre assures support for farmers

The hour-long meeting focused on the situation facing farmers, including water availability, agricultural conditions and the availability of fodd

Elvis Presley raised $65,000 for USS Arizona Memorial; crewmen remain entombed in Pearl Harbor wreck

Iran-Backed Houthis Say They Attacked Riyadh Airport, Aramco Refinery

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen said Monday they had struck the international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, an Aramco refinery and sites