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A spacecraft, called Mariner 1, was NASA's first probe which planned to study Venus. A software error and a guidance control problem led to the loss of the spacecraft after it went off its intended path.

'We're not telling you who to vote for, but': Hegseth gives US troops a day off to vote in midterms

Quote of the day by Sean Connery from Finding Forrester speaks about the importance of an unexpected gift. It is needed to show a person that you care about them. Romance and spontaneity are highly important in relationships.

Luigi Mangione arrest video: Newly released body-camera footage shows the moments police identified Luigi Mangione at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania and took him into custody. The video captures officers questioning his identity, including the name on his ID, before showing what happened during his arrest and the search that followed at the station.

As the 2026 US midterm elections approach, it's crucial for voters to mail their ballots ahead of time to avert potential complications. Remember, ballots must be postmarked by Election Day to be counted. In California, ballots can be accepted up to seven days late if they are postmarked correctly. Voters are encouraged to track their ballots to confirm acceptance.

U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists' forecasts of 90,000. The S

The Cornell University is under renewed scrutiny after a former student filed a civil lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house. Cornell says it investigated the allegations and disciplined students. Prosecutors have reopened the criminal investigation, while New York state has appointed a special prosecutor. Students are also demanding a further accountability and changes on campus.

Nikes stock chart has sparked a joke after commentator Trung Phan said its recent decline created a Jumpman formation. The comparison comes as Nike struggles with falling revenue, weakness in China and pressure on Jordan Brand. Heres whats behind the stock slide and the Jumpman logos history.

Matthew McConaugheys portrayal of Detective Rust Cohle in True Detective produced one of the shows most memorable philosophical moments. His characters bleak thoughts on human consciousness, self-awareness and existence have continued to resonate with audiences years after the series premiered. But the thinking behind those words becomes more interesting when viewed alongside Cohles troubled past and the philosophical ideas that shaped his worldview.

As crude oil prices rose, India paid more for this critical import even though it got less of it, data shows. Trade with major partners in the region remains affected, households and companies are staring at high inflation, and the govt is footing an elevated subsidy bill.

Michael Douglas has confirmed that he and Kathleen Turner had a secret romantic relationship while filming Romancing the Stone. The affair began in 1984 when Douglas was separated from his wife but still married. Both actors denied their romance publicly for over four decades to protect his family. Their relationship ended when Diandra, his wife, interfered after visiting the filming location in Mexico.

Larsen & Toubro is in talks with Japans Itochu Corporation for equity participation in its wholly owned clean energy arm, alongside a green ammonia offtake partnership. L&T is developing a 300,000-tonne-a-year project at Kandla, Gujarat, which it sees as a strategic export hub for green hydrogen derivatives.

Kotak Mahindra Bank's insolvency petition against Unity Realty and Developers has been admitted by the NCLT. The petition was filed due to a claimed default of 68.49 crore, which dates back to September 2023. Unity Realty is a corporate guarantor for financial facilities availed by Unity Infraprojects, which faced financial difficulties leading to the current situation.

Indias white-collar hiring grew 2% year-on-year in September, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index rising to 3,053 from 3,002 a year earlier. AI/ML hiring led sectoral growth with a 20% jump, followed by auto at 11%. Hyderabad recorded the strongest metro growth, while Mumbai and Delhi-NCR declined 6%.

The Cockroach Janta Partys Abhijeet Dipke has announced a protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar on October 10 if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign.

The government is considering tighter compliance rules for bonded warehouses, including a 24-hour deadline to electronically report shortages or discrepancies and mandatory digital records tracking goods from receipt to clearance, transfer or export. The proposed framework also envisages five-year record retention, monthly reporting and insurance against potential customs duty liabilities.

Both Election Commissioners -- Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi -- are learnt to have interpreted that the AG opinion and Hegde case inputs favoured resuming the decades-old convention of annual SSR, which was paused after 2024, skipped in 2025 and is yet to be announced in 2026, already late given the usual announcement timeline of May-July.

Adani Group has announced plans to invest over 6 lakh crore in Maharashtra across multiple sectors. The investments are aimed at aiding Maharashtra's goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The group has committed to significant infrastructure projects, including the management of Mumbai's airports and renewable power sourcing. Additionally, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project will transform the area with modern housing and economic opportunities.

The government has extended the RoDTEP scheme for exporters until December 31, 2026, while raising insurance risk coverage to 95% for eligible shipments to specified regions amid geopolitical and logistics disruptions in West Asia. Existing RoDTEP rates and value caps will remain unchanged under the extension, the commerce ministry said.

Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis breakup was announced by the latter on October 2, 2026, after almost five years of marriage. She reported that the split was sudden, despite Musk sending her texts of love a week before the separation. The couple has four children, and Zilis hopes they will continue to co-parent and be each others friends while saying she feels devastated.

JKC Sports intends to invest 100 to 150 crore in sports infrastructure and technology over four years. The venture has already invested a similar amount in its initial phase over the last four years. It owns various sports franchises and is involved in developing new sporting IP. JKC Sports evaluates opportunities in multiple disciplines including cricket, bridge, and wrestling.

Indias crude oil imports rose to a 2026-high of 5.26 million barrels per day in September as Gulf supplies surged, with Iraq becoming the countrys second-largest supplier after Russia. Increased flows through the Strait of Hormuz have offered Indian refiners more access to Middle Eastern crude amid pressure to diversify from Russian oil.

The piece explores Bengalis deep cultural relationship with mishti (sweets) through a personal anecdote about a cook whose blood sugar reached 575 after regularly eating sweets at home.

As per the notification recently issued by the Ports and Transport Department regarding this decision, transport and non-transport vehicles manufactured as per Mass Emission Standards Bharat Stage-I (BS-I) and earlier standards have been covered under this provision. In addition, a concession has also been provided for all medium and heavy goods motor vehicles as well as all medium and heavy passenger motor vehicles manufactured as per BS-II standards.

The government is considering extending the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme until 2030-31 with an estimated Rs 15,000 crore outlay, while easing access for vulnerable, rural and first-time entrepreneurs. Proposed changes include less documentation and no collateral requirements, as the scheme has sanctioned Rs 91,000 crore in loans so far.

India's retail landscape is shifting towards tier-2 cities, which have added significantly more Grade A shopping spaces since 2020. High rents and intense competition in tier-1 cities have made expansion increasingly difficult for retailers. The organised retail base in tier-2 cities remains smaller, providing more opportunities for new stores. Consumer behavior is evolving, with a growing number of international brands establishing shops in these markets.

G7 nations have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil over four months to ease soaring fuel prices, with a substantial amount of diesel to be released within the first 20 days. The International Energy Agency will coordinate the releases.

India does not have structural excess manufacturing capacity in sectors flagged by the G20 presidency, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said, rejecting broad assumptions that could trigger trade measures. He called for border action to rely on specific, verifiable evidence and comply with WTO rules, while defending Indias manufacturing expansion.

For self-employed owners, the biggest 2026 tax decision may not be another deduction. It could be how the business is structured. An S-Corp can let eligible owners split income between wages and distributions, potentially reducing self-employment taxes. The catch is that the rules require reasonable compensation, proper payroll and careful planning before year-end.

The 2026 midterm elections will take place on November 3, involving all 435 House seats and multiple Senate races. Several prominent senators, including Mitch McConnell, will be retiring, creating open-seat contests across states. Key battlegrounds include Kentucky, Iowa, North Carolina, and Michigan for the Senate races. Numerous House races are also closely contested in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Michigan.

The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026, will govern and regulate the laws relating to marriage and divorce, succession, live-in relationships and matters related thereto in the state, the government said in a gazette notification published on Thursday. The legislation received President Droupadi Murmu's assent on September 17, the notification said.

Hindalco Industries has scrapped its $125 million acquisition of US-based speciality alumina maker AluChem Companies after prolonged delays in closing the deal.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Bronze Medal Match Playing 11: Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to compete for the bronze medal in the Asian Games 2026. Both teams are aiming to conclude their campaigns positively following disappointing semi-final exits. Bangladesh reached the semi-finals and are seeking a repeat of their previous bronze medal success. Sri Lanka looks to recover from a significant batting collapse in their last match.

Tax authorities have taken a softer approach towards gaming companies in the first four final GST orders issued after the Supreme Court ruling on real-money gaming.

Netanyahu reiterated his claim that the attacker co-pilot, underwent Islamist radicalisation and attempted to crash the plane, but his plan was foiled due to the heroic efforts of Captain Machchhar and other passengers.

We just had a long protest (for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation). Because this government is so incompetent and are thieves, we have to agitate again... We are aware of the Jantar Mantar barricades. However, we are going to bring in so many people in Delhi that the barricades will break, said CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke.

Indias foreign exchange reserves fell $18.34 billion to $747.56 billion in the week ended September 25, marking the third consecutive weekly decline. The reserves have dropped $38.15 billion in three weeks from their record high of $785.71 billion on September 4.

Anthropic has launched Claude Frontier Academy, a $100 million training program to produce 10,000 Frontier Deployed Engineers by the end of 2027. This initiative addresses a shortage of workers who can deploy enterprise AI and turn these systems into products that deliver value to organisations. The first cohorts of this training program consist of engineers from eight companies.

Delhi Metro temporarily closed entry and exit at several stations in central Delhi, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk and Jantar Mantar, amid the security arrangements. Internet services were also suspended at the protest site and surrounding areas, according to reports.

The Centre has officially identified 28 strategic locations and geographical features in Ladakh for better recognition. This step aims to enhance public awareness of important border friction points such as Gogra and Hot Spring. The identification was conducted in consultation with the Ladakh administration to streamline cartography efforts. Key places include several peaks and passes which were significant during recent tensions.

Pragat Singh has been appointed as the president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. He succeeds Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, who resigned amidst internal party dissent. Singh is recognized as a former captain of the Indian hockey team and has political connections. His leadership style and ability to unite the party are under scrutiny by Congress members. Warring acknowledged the support of Rahul Gandhi during his time in leadership roles.

MK Stalin criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its attempt to impose Hindi in the state. He emphasized that Tamil Nadu's core principle is the two-language policy, which should not be disrupted. Stalin pointed out that the Hindi imposition was previously a Union government issue now exacerbated by state actions. Minister Aadhav Arjuna supported Stalin's view and announced the suspension of officials responsible for the recent signage incident.

Billionaire John Paul DeJoria's sprawling Texas estate was once home to around 120 exotic animals, including gazelles, wildebeest and antelopes. But the billionaire entrepreneur's connection to animals goes beyond his unusual property, with his family foundation supporting animal protection and conservation since 2011, along with philanthropic support for rescue organisations.

Fed officials tempered expectations for an October rate hike after Philip Jefferson and John Williams stressed patience and data dependence. Markets sharply reduced hike odds, though persistent inflation and upcoming consumer price data could shape the Federal Reserve

The Allahabad High Court's infrequent full-court meetings have sparked concerns about their authenticity. Observers suggest these gatherings often feel scripted, undermining meaningful exchanges among judges. Justice Vinod Diwakar has called for genuine discussions, highlighting the court's failure to consistently conduct required quarterly meetings. This lack of accountability has fostered significant skepticism towards the court's administrative practices.