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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone over Makkah

Makkah: Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemens Houthi militia over the Makkah region, the Saudi-led Coalition announce

India records one of the fastest poverty declines in the world, poverty down from 27.1% to 2.6%: World Bank

India has seen a significant decline in poverty, with the rate dropping from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent. Approximately 496 million people were l

Telangana Rakshana Sena picks Akash Kolluru as MLC candidate

Hyderabad: Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) President K Kavitha on Friday, October 30, named journalist Akash Kolluru as the partys candidate for th

Mumbai Indians unveil new coaching group for IPL 2027, Uthappa and McClenaghan return

Mumbai Indians have announced a new coaching group for the upcoming IPL 2027 season. Robin Uthappa, Mitchell McClenaghan, T. Dilip, and Dhawal Ku

India Gains Access to 76% of Global GDP Through Free Trade Agreements, Says Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal announces Indias access to 76% of global GDP via free trade agreements, boosting exports and economic growth. India Gains Access to

ECB Chief Lagarde announces retirement on video with face injury, goes viral

'You are disgusting': Trump mocks reporter after being questioned about his health

SC Agrotech net profit surges to Rs 10.21 cr in July-Sept quarter

SC Agrotech has announced net profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, boasting a leap to Rs 10.21 crore from just Rs 21.21 lakh last ye

Govt defends IDBI Bank valuation, says process added 3,917 cr to deal value

The Finance Ministry said the Core Group of Secretaries on Disinvestment had the authority to decide the bidding process, which helped increase t

Fresh Low-Pressure System Over Andaman Sea to Intensify into Depression by Oct 31; IMD Warns of Heavy Rain Across 5 Odisha Districts

As the remnants of Cyclone Arnab dissipate into a well-marked low-pressure area over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining northwest Odisha, a fresh l

Markets extend previous session's rally amid buying in IT firms, earnings-driven demand in Trent

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 138.77 points to 74,289.81 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 38.95 points to 22,967.10

Car insured for Rs 5L went up in flames in 2019: Panel orders full cover after 7 years

A consumer commission in Delhi directed Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to pay Rs 5.75 lakh for a car owner's loss. The car, a Renault Duster, ca

Nifty Prediction Today October 30, 2026: Nifty 50 futures: Resistance ahead. Wait for dips to go long

Nifty 50 November futures contract has strong support in the 22,880-22,860 region

India vs Pakistan Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Playing 11, live streaming, weather report and head-to-head record

IND vs PAK Live Streaming: India take on Pakistan in a Group C clash at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 on October 30. The match begins at 11:45 AM IST,

G20 diplomats, including from China and Russia, face deep rifts as they prepare to meet in Atlanta

Top diplomats from the G20 nations are convening in Atlanta to discuss pressing global issues. Key topics include regional conflicts and trade te

Kalpataru Ltd posts 71 cr loss in Q2 on lower income

Its net profit stood at 4.96 crore in the year-ago period

Tech firms take fresh hit as earnings misses fan AI fears

The announcements came a day after Google parent Alphabet reported soft growth in revenue from advertising and its search business

Rs 40,000-crore project for 8 next-gen corvettes cleared by Cabinet; GRSE, Goa Shipyard to build warships

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a project worth over Rs 40,000 crore to build eigh

IND vs NZ 4th T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand online, check toss time and telecast details

IND vs NZ 4th T20I Live Streaming: With a commanding 3-0 lead in the T20I series against New Zealand, India heads into the fourth match set at th

Tether, Circle freeze $2.38 billion after Binance reports security incident

Tether, which issues the world's largest stablecoin, says it froze nearly $1.57 billion related to the hack, with Circle freezing over $800 milli

Prasidh Krishna ruled out of New Zealand ODI series; Siraj added to India A squad for 2nd game

Prasidh remains in contention for the Tests as the Board said he will be added to the India A squad for the third and final game against New Zeal

Gurgaon power supply disrupted: Uprooted tree damages 3 electricity poles, leaves residents without power overnight

Continuous rainfall in Gurugram resulted in a tree uprooting that damaged electricity poles. The power supply in Sector 46 remained disrupted sin

Coinbase snaps losing streak with third-quarter profit on crypto trading rebound

The company reports a profit of $718.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, compared with $432.6 million last year

Brazil Names Five Uncapped Players for Upcoming Friendlies Against Japan and Singapore

Brazils national team includes five uncapped players for friendlies against Japan and Singapore, showcasing a blend of youth and experience. Braz

BJP Launches Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy March in Chhattisgarh Amid Opposition Criticism

The BJPs march in Chhattisgarh aims to counter opposition claims, featuring Health Minister JP Nadda to promote democracy and stability. BJP Laun

Rashid Khan scripts history; becomes first bowler to take 200 T20I wickets

Rashid's 200th wicket has now put him 29 wickets clear at the top of the highest wicket-takers list in T20Is, ahead of England's Adil Rashid, who

Mandate of educated people, OP Rajbhar explains SPs MLC wins in UP

Mandate of educated people, OP Rajbhar explains SPs MLC wins in UP

Rajasthan Weather Update: Cyclone Arnab Brings Rain, Hail and Strong Winds; Cold Conditions Increase Before Diwali

Jaipur, October 30, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Rajasthans weather has changed following the impact of Cyclone Arnab, which developed over the Bay of B

OpenAI says human intent at center of updated AI model guidelines

The move echoes rival Anthropic's Constitutional AI approach, which uses a written constitution of principles to guide model behavior and make th

ISRO to launch navigation satellite NVS-03 aboard GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the navigation satellite NVS-03 aboard the GSLV-F18 rocket at 11:51 PM IST tonight. The lif

Trump drops Kansas, Iowa rallies for tele-rallies five days before midterms

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has called off in-person rallies in Kansas and Iowa planned for the final week

Watch: Canada buys stake in AI firm Cohere to counter U.S. and Chinese AI dominance

Trent shares zoom 7% after Q2 results, brokerages divided on outlook, price targets

The growth was supported by the expansion of its Zudio fashion chain, strong growth in Star grocery revenues and improved operating margins

IndiGo rises as higher fares, cost controls offset fuel-cost concerns

Stock was trading at 4,790, as of 09:34 a.m. IST, its highest level in two weeks. Benchmark Nifty 50 was up 0.16%

Tech services firms face a talent decision, not a shortage, in $100-200 billion AI race, says Boston Consulting Group

BCG analysis has identified 40 distinct Applied AI roles, each linked to an existing technology role. A data scientist or full-stack developer ca

Rupee rises 7 paise to 95.19 against US dollar in early trade

According to forex traders, sustained inflows and an easing of the oil import burden would provide a stronger foundation for rupee appreciation.

N. Korea showcases AI-powered drone technology, fires 600-mm 'Sniper' rocket launcher

North Korea has showcased its unmanned aerial technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-powered defence capabilities, and publicly demon

Uttar Pradesh: 2 killed, woman critically injured as two-storey house collapses in Bulandshahr

Two people were killed, and a woman was critically injured after a two-storey house collapsed in the Chhatari area of Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr

Horoscope Today, October 30, 2026: Daily Predictions for All 12 Zodiac Signs

October 30, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Friday brings new opportunities, responsibilities and important decisions for all 12 zodiac signs. The planetar

Assam to strengthen dairy sector; targets daily milk production of 10 lakh litres

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 30 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state government is working to strengthen the

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Modern late autumn arrives wrapped in synthetic cobwebs, glowing Jack-o

PM Modi to release 19,000 crore under PM-KISAN, inaugurate Bharat Parv in Kevadia

On his visit to Banaskantha, the Prime Minister will also flag off two train services and address a public gathering

Equitas SFB shares tank 17% as CEO exit mars Q2 show, down 27% in 2 days

Despite the improving return profile, analysts cautioned that the uncertainty around CEO succession remains and could keep Equitas SFB stock unde

Alphabet shares suffer worst-ever single-day fall, USD 500 billion wiped off market value amid AI spending concerns

Shares of Google's parent, Alphabet, plunged more than 12 per cent on Thursday, marking their worst single-day decline on record and wiping out a

PM Modi to release Rs 19,000 crore under PM-KISAN, inaugurate Bharat Parv in Kevadia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to Gujarat on Friday, with a series of development initiatives in Banaskantha, followed

Extend every possible help: Priyanka Gandhi urges Congress workers to support relief operation amid Cyclone Arnab 'devastation'

As Cyclone Arnab unleashed widespread devastation, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra issued an urgent call for grassroots relief e

Maharashtra: UBT Sena plans

Shiv Sena (UBT) workers have planned a

Tree uprooted in Gurugram's Sector 46 after continuous rainfall; power supply disrupted since 9 PM

Continuous rainfall in Gurugram led to a large tree being uprooted in a residential area of Sector 46, damaging three electricity poles and disru

PNB Greater Noida fraud: Bank takes cognisance of deposit complaints, settles Rs 43 lakh so far

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) State-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Friday said it has taken serious cognisance of complaints regardi

Naach na jaane, aangan tedha: BJP's Abhay Patel mocks Rahul Gandhi over Congress' 4-0 defeat in Karnataka MLC polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Telangana Saha Prabhari Abhay Patel on Friday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the party's defeat in

IG Defence inks MoU with Oman-based firm to explore co-development of advanced systems

IG Defence and Omans MSA Global sign MoU to co-develop and localise advanced systems for Oman and GCC, boosting regional defence manufacturing

Virginia's 1920 textile mill reopens with homes and offices after $110m revamp

Dan River Falls embodies a transformative redevelopment of the historic White Mill, originally constructed in 1920, located in Danville. Complete

VC firm One Planet Partners to deploy over 3,000 crore in high-growth business in India

The fund would focus on high-growth mid-market businesses across energy, mobility and manufacturing, with scale-up capital of 100500 crore for e

Playful luxury: Studio Taras jewellery celebrates bold contemporary shapes with restraint

Bharathi Ramamurthy brings her jewels to Bengaluru for an exhibition. We chat with the Chennai-based designer about her design philosophy, and ba

Indian Stock Market Opens Flat Amid Global Pressures, Sensex Gains Over 200 Points

Indian stock market shows modest gains as global pressures weigh down, with Sensex rising over 200 points amid geopolitical tensions. Indian Stoc

Kerala High Court Directs Police Not To Arrest Judge Reno Francis Xavier, Named Accused In Son

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (October 30) directed the police not to arrest an Additional District and Sessions Judge Reno Francis Xavier in

Nasscom seeks deferment of revised GST framework for e-commerce delivery services to January 1

The GST Council recommends a 5% rate without input tax credit, but companies are still awaiting the final notification

'Uddhav ji never invited me after 2019': A rare Maharashtra outing sees banter between Fadnavis, Thackerays

A rare political outing took place in Maharashtra as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Nav

Trump casts doubt on US, Brazil elections

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump questioned the integrity of elections in Alaska, California and Brazil, declin

Piyush Goyal: India to gain preferential access to 76% of global GDP through FTAs

Piyush Goyal: India to gain preferential access to 76% of global GDP through FTAs

Fired US general admits leaking classified Iran, Ukraine information to journalists: Report

Lt Gen Brett Sylvia admitted to leaking classified information regarding the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The admissions came after failing multiple

Udaipur Hotel Operator Booked for Allegedly Sheltering Three Thai Women Without Valid Documents

Udaipur, October 30, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has registered a case against the operator of Hotel City P

Mumbai weather update: IMD issues yellow alert as parts of city receive rain

Parts of Mumbai received early morning rainfall on Friday, October 30, as the IMD issued a yellow alert forecasting light showers at isolated pla

Plan to take power cables underground in bid to give cleaner look to streets in Kalaburagi

GESCOM proposal covers 17 road stretches across five zones

Aid convoy sets off for Russian-held town of Oleshky in Ukraine, Izvestia says

An aid convoy started

Telangana PCB shuts Saraca Labs after chloroform leak kills two

Hyderabad: The pharmaceutical unit where two workers died in a chloroform leak had no leak-detection alarms and no equipment to arrest vapour emi

Fire Breaks Out At Restaurant In Mumbai's Bandra; No Injuries Reported

No injuries have been reported so far, according to the civic body.

Blockchain analysis firm TRM says North Korea behind Binance crypto theft

North Korean hackers were behind a $6.3 billion raid on cryptocurrency exchange Binance, according to US blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs. An at

Assam govt forms panel to frame rules for implementation of Uniform Civil Code

The Assam government has created an eight-member committee to develop rules for the Uniform Civil Code Bill. This bill aims to provide a common l

North Dakota unveils its first Mahatma Gandhi statue

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) A life-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi has been unveiled in North Dakotas capital, Bismarck, bringing Indi

I stand with employees: Rahul questions Centre's IDBI Bank stake sale to Fairfax

Crude oil futures rise on reports of potential US military action against Iran

At 9.34 am on Friday, December Brent oil futures were at $116.25, up by 1.19%, and December crude oil futures on WTI were at $103.20, up by 1.18%

Palash Sen revisits Pahadi folk song Bedu Pako Baro Masa from Rishikesh

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Singer Palash Sen sauntered down memory lane, sharing a six-year-old video of himself singing the popular Pa

UP: Under-construction house collapses in Bulandshahr, three rescued safely

Digital Desk | Bulandshahr, Oct 30 (IANS) An under-construction two-storey building collapsed in Chhatari town of Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr dis

COAI seeks early execution of TRAI recommendation on microwave spectrum

TRAI recommends providing backhaul spectrum at a uniform and nominal price through an administrative process and without auction to telecom opera

Impact of El Nino in India yet to materialise: IMF

IMF will reassess India's growth projections in the January World Economic Outlook update after the risks posed by the weather event materialise

PM Modi's Gujarat Visit Begins Today: Rs 14,000 Crore Projects, PM-KISAN Payout, Metro Expansion on Agenda

PM Narendra Modi begins a two-day Gujarat visit on October 30. He will launch projects worth Rs 14,000 crore, release Rs 19,000 crore under PM-KI

Mahatama Gandhi's grandson trustee used AI to reclaim 30 acre land in US' Virginia after 20-month legal battle

A Virginia resident who claimed a 30-acre property belonging to Mahatma Gandhis grandson Kanu Gandhi and his wife Shiva through adverse possessio

Sir Patrick Stewart, Legendary

Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British stage and screen icon best known worldwide as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generatio

Brings home closer: Indian American women celebrate Karwa Chauth in Atlanta

Digital Desk | Atlanta, Oct 30 (IANS) Far from their families in India, women celebrating Karwa Chauth at a temple in Atlanta have found another

Patrick Stewart dies at 86: X-Men, Logan to Star Trek, a look at his iconic films and shows

Patrick Stewart dies at 86: X-Men, Logan to Star Trek, a look at his iconic films and shows

'Businesses at risk': Delhi traders urge Congress to postpone Nov 1 rally

The CTI has sought a postponement of the November 1 Ramlila Maidan rally, warning that traffic disruption could hit business in 20 key markets du

Rupee rises 7 paise to 95.19 against U.S. dollar in early trade

According to forex traders, sustained inflows and an easing of the oil import burden would provide a stronger foundation for rupee appreciation

China vs US: The New War Over Cancer Drugs and Biotech Supremacy | The Morning Brief Decode

Karwa Chauth 2026: Aamir Khan-Gauri's first celebration; Priyanka Chopra flaunts sindoor, Gauri Khan performs puja

Sunita Kapoor hosted her annual Karwa Chauth, which was attended by Mira Rajput, Natasha Dalal, Shilpa Shetty, Anshula Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sa

US plans to ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to phone numbers

The US Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday that it will vote on November 19 on a proposal to ban China Mobile, China Telecom and C

Gold slips as higher oil, US inflation data bolster Fed hike bets

Spot gold fell 0.6% to $3,997.39/oz by 0255 GMT, and December gold futures slipped 0.6% to $4,007.80. Bullion heads for a second straight monthly

India vs New Zealand: Prasidh Krishna ruled out of five-match ODI series

India pacer Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand as he continues to recover from a hamstring injur

Markets open flat amid tech sell-off, crude surge; Trent leads Nifty gainers

The Sensex, which opened at 74,199.69, was trading at 74,164.21, up just 13.17 points or 0.02%; the Nifty 50 opened at 22,964.50 and was quoting

People Cannot Even Pray In Peace: EPS Slams TVK Govt After Power Cut At Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

A power outage lasting around 10 minutes at the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple on Thursday (30 October 2026), while former Tamil Nadu Chief Minis