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Kim pushes rapid expansion of North Korea

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for rapidly expanding drone technology and observed tests of various weapons, state media reported

Four killed, 11 injured as helicopter crashes in Bosnia

Sarajevo: A helicopter with the European Union peacekeeping force in Bosnia crashed in the countrys north, killing four personnel on board and in

ISRO to launch GSLV-F18 carrying navigation satellite NVS-03 today

New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch its GSLV-F18/NVS-03 mission at 11.51 p.m. on Friday, October 30,

Halloween gatherings may trigger fresh violence: France to deploy 70k personnel

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuez warned about the potential for urban violence during upcoming Halloween demonstrations. To manage this risk

Negative bias seen amid global headwinds

All eyes will be on Jio Platforms that will declare results later today

Binance freezes $2.5 billion after suspected hack; Bitcoin sinks below $79,000

Bitcoin slumped as much as 3.7% to its lowest level since September, with other tokens also selling off. US stocks ended lower, with the Nasdaq 1

Two helicopters collide in United States, shutting highway

McMinnville: Two helicopters carrying a total of three people collided in mid-air near a small airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, forcing the

Cos splurge on execution-focused leaders

India's executive search firms are experiencing a surprising growth despite broader job market challenges such as layoffs, artificial intelligenc

Maharashtra MLC polls: Lessons for the BJP, hope for Maha Vikas Aghadi | Explained

Congress hits the BJP where it hurts the most. Its only victory is in the RSS HQ and BJPs traditional stronghold of Nagpur, Sharad Pawars party s

Rashid Khan enters record books! Becomes first bowler to achieve historic T20I feat

Rashid Khan achieved a historic milestone by taking his 200th T20I wicket during a match against Zimbabwe. The moment occurred in Sharjah as he d

What does the law say about offences caused by underage drivers? | Explained

Section 4 of the the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 specifies that no person under the age of eighteen years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public

Pine Labs Q2 net profit soars 6.5x; Cognizant trims 2026 growth outlook

Pine Labs net profit rose 6.5 times to Rs 38.6 crore in the second quarter of FY27, while revenue grew 24% year on year to Rs 806 crore. In other

Iran Declares Strait Of Hormuz Closed As Army Reports Tanker Fire Following Naval Mine Strike

This morning, a tanker travelling in a restricted and unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz was damaged and caught fire after hitting a naval

Buzzing stocks: Reliance, Jio Platforms, NIIT Learning, Sagility, OnMobile, IDBI Bank, NBCC, RVNL

NIIT completes $17.6 million Bluewater acquisition; Sagility prepares 12% stake sale; IDBI Bank disinvestment round continues; NBCC hits marquee

Binance's possible hack triggers $3 billion freeze in crypto assets

The market impact of the possible hacking, which could be the largest-ever crypto heist according to analytics firm Chainalysis, was felt immedia

US midterms: Trump skips rallies in two red states, takes phone route to rescue GOP

Jamia Students Celebrate Union Constitution Deadline For May 2027

Student protestor Ebin Basil described the outcome as a great victory for the students.

Indonesia looks to India & China for fuel supplies

Indonesia is exploring gasoline imports from India and China to combat rising global crude oil prices. The country's energy minister Bahlil Lahad

2 helicopters carrying 3 people collide in Oregon, shutting down highway

The Oregon Department of Transportation said Highway 233 is closed 1.6 km west of Dayton because of the crash. There was no estimate for reopenin

Kim Jong Un calls for rapid expansion of drone technology and observes weapons tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of the country's drone technology and oversaw tests of drones, missiles and othe

World's largest crypto exchange Binance freezes $2.54bn after suspected hack

India Defeats China 5-2 in Asian Champions Trophy Match

India won against China 5-2, with Sukhjeet and Harmanpreet each scoring two goals. India Defeats China 5-2 in Asian Champions Trophy Match

Rahul Gandhi Supports IDBI Bank Staff Against Fairfax Stake Sale

Rahul Gandhi stands with IDBI Bank employees against the privatization deal with Fairfax, advocating for transparency and scrutiny. Rahul Gandhi

Arab Parties Play Key Role in Israel

In the wake of Israels recent elections, neither Netanyahu's nor the opposition bloc secured a majority, making Arab parties crucial for coalitio

Jobs for locals: How feasible is the idea?

The old debate on reservation in jobs for locals is resurfacing at a time when employment in the IT sector and elsewhere have become hard to find

EU Force Helicopter Crash In Bosnia Kills Four Italians

The strength of the European military mission in this Balkan country, where it is tasked with maintaining peace, varies between 1,000 and 1,500 p

IPL teams score big in the global valuation game

The Indian Premier League's 10 franchises are valued at an average of $1.7 billion each, with a revenue multiple of 22.9 times, the highest among

Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil, aviation, military targets

Digital Desk | Sanaa, Oct 30 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group said it had launched six missile and drone attacks against oil facilities, airports and

Hong Kong Leader Apologises For Deadly Fire

Public pressure for government accountability has grown since then, with calls for Lee and top officials to resign.

Firecracker ban: No point in passing orders without enforcement, says SC

New York state police to take over sexual assault complaints at Cornell

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Jamia students' stir: All demands met announces Registrar, protest called off

Israel election 'stolen', claims Netanyahu's party as results show him losing majority

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party has alleged that Arab-led parties had stolen the election, potentially with foreign assistance,

Vessel catches fire in Hormuz off Oman's coast: UKMTO

Digital Desk | London, Oct 30 (IANS) A vessel sailing outbound through the Strait of Hormuz caught fire, approximately 25 nautical miles northeas

Germany's Merz says EU to lead in shaping better offer as free trade comes under pressure

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in Seoul on Friday that the European Union will take the lead in shaping a better offer when free trade and

Everton Boss Moyes Backs 'Club Decision' To Drop Grealish For Newcastle Tie

Grealish reportedly skipped training ahead of the fourth round tie and was left out of the Everton squad at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Amazon burns cash, Intel flags weak PC demand as AI boom's costs ripple across markets

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Azmatullah Omarzai scripts history after walking in at 5/4, smashes T20I world record

In a dazzling comeback, Azmatullah Omarzai rescued Afghanistan with an extraordinary century, scoring 116 runs from 50 deliveries after a shaky s

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Tata Consumer Products(1,020)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Tata Consumer Products rebounds above 1,000 after a one-year low; uptrend likely, with targets set at 1,130

Morning Digest: In Delhi, BJP booth agents file deletion forms against Muslim voters living at their addresses; Supreme Court says order on fireworks breached, and more

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Russia vows continued support for Cuba in seeking lifting of US embargo

Digital Desk | Moscow, Oct 30 (IANS) Russia will continue to support Cuba in seeking the lifting of the US economic, commercial and financial emb

UK Police Call In Watchdog Over Letter Accusing Meghan's Father

Instead, the force passed the letter to Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and the wife of Prince Harry.

Delhi-NCR feels winter chill after overnight rain, AQI improves to 'moderate'

PM Modi to visit Gujarat today, launch projects worth over Rs 14,400 crore

Digital Desk | Banaskantha, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Friday to launch and lay the foundation stones for s

Pawan Khera alleges attempts to block attendance at Nov 1 INDIA rally

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Bayer wins Roundup weedkiller cancer trial while awaiting settlement ruling

Bayer won a trial on Thursday over claims by three women that its Roundup weedkiller caused their cancer, while awaiting a broader ruling from a

Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men star, dies at 86; Hugh Jackman pays tribute

Hollywood actor Patrick Stewart, who became a household name for his performances in Star Trek and the X-Men franchise, has died at the age of 86

Finmin pegs Q2 expansion at 7.35%,flags capital pressure over US yield

Indias economy is estimated to have grown 7.35% in the September quarter, supported by strong industrial output, GST collections, energy use, por

Rupee should be Indias first line of defence against energy shocks: IMF

IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said foreign exchange intervention may be justified during disorderly market conditions, but flexibility

Noel, Chandra secret truce talks reach no conclusion

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran and Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata held talks aimed at easing tensions over key governance issues, including

Manisha Bhanwala becomes third Indian woman to reach World Wrestling Championships Final

Manisha shocked World championships bronze medallist Laurence Beauregard by pinning the Canadian in the second period

Binance says $2.54 billion in assets frozen as it probes security incident

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on Thursday that $2.54 billion in crypto assets had been frozen as it investigated a p

Best of Opinion: Tax reform must be guided by long-term economic objectives

Today's editorials and columns examine foreign portfolio outflows, municipal governance, capital-gains taxation, RBI liquidity management and a b

Trump pressure prompts Ukraine to pause strikes on Russian refineries, WSJ reports

Ukraine has paused its strikes on Russian oil refineries following pressure from US President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported. Ukr

Elke Sommer, A Shot in the DarkStar, Dies At 85

Sommer died at home in Bel Air, in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, her stepson Sebastian Walther told the German outlet Bild.

Economy may grow 7.3% in Q2: Finance ministry

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

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

'Star Trek', 'X-Men' Star Patrick Stewart Dies At 86

Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles , following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kell

PNB assures customers of genuine claim settlements after 11.24-crore fraud allegations

The bank is examining complaints, cooperating with authorities and strengthening internal controls as police investigate the alleged misappropria

In Delhi, BJP booth agents file deletion forms against Muslim voters living at their addresses

BJP BLAs submit nearly 68% of Form 7s seeking deletions as objector in Mustafabad, all against Muslim electors citing absent/permanently shifted

Bitcoin, cryptocurrency prices fall after Binance reports security issue

Cryptocurrency prices fell on Friday after Binance reported a potential security issue and said more than $2.5 billion in assets had been frozen.

Taylor Swift gave $100,000 to a flood-hit Tennessee playground; now $3 million grant is sought

IDBI Bank sale: DIPAM explains second bidding round and valuation methodology

The clarification addresses questions over the banks valuation, bidding procedure and tax indemnity as the proposed Rs 53,000-crore transaction p

FKJGP seeks prompt start of NH-62 construction as night blockade begins

BAGHMARA, Oct 29: The Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), Garo Hills Zone, has demanded the immediate start of construction on N

Thousands bid farewell to former Shillong Diocesan Administrator

SHILLONG, Oct 29: Thousands of faithful, including priests and religious sisters, gathered at the Cathedral Parish here on Thursday afternoon to

High pollution damaging power infra in Byrnihat, says Metbah

SHILLONG, Oct 29: High pollution levels in Byrnihat are accelerating the wear and tear of electrical infrastructure in Ri-Bhoi, damaging poles, w

Will repay political debt with interest: Neeraj Kumar on Lalan Singh

During the entire Legislative Council election, Lalan Singh did not even campaign in support of Neeraj, but rather gave moral support to Anant Si

MPSC gets two new members

SHILLONG, Oct 29: The state government has appointed Dr. Kyntiewkupar Nongsiej and Proley M. Sangma as members of the Meghalaya Public Service Co

Varsities must look beyond degrees, focus on values: MP

SHILLONG, Oct 29: Former Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Wanwei Roy Kharlukhi on Thursday said universities must look beyond awarding degrees and focus on ins

Former Bangladesh air force officer linked to Hasina escape video found dead

Pixxel sets up US subsidiary to pursue defence and intelligence satellite contracts

The expansion builds on existing NASA and NRO engagements, positioning the space technology company to pursue wider federal government opportunit

10,000 Garo warriors fought alongside Tirot Sing: Paul

SHILLONG, Oct 29: West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh has claimed that around 10,000 Garo warriors supported Khasi chief U Tirot Sing Syiem in his 182

Motor racing-Russell says poor season will not define his F1 career

George Russell said one difficult Formula One

District Magistrate declares Anantnag Bar elections null and void, cites violations of official orders

Anantnag is the third major district with a sizable number of lawyers in J&K after Jammu and Srinagar

Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia

Days after ousting Aleksandar Vui's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down.

Amazon shares fall 6% as $77 billion AI spending raises cash flow concerns

Strong cloud demand driven partly by artificial intelligence contrasts with slowing online retail and advertising growth, intensifying scrutiny o

Bayer wins US trial in which it was alleged that Roundup caused cancer in three

Bayer won a US court trial on Thursday over claims by three women that Roundup had caused their cancer cases.

India Post, UTI Mutual Fund expand doorstep KYC services across India

The expanded collaboration will use the Department of Posts extensive network to simplify investor verification and improve access to mutual fund

WRAPUP 5-Trump administration bolsters bid to block Alaska Senate certification

President Donald Trump's administration filed a revised lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block Alaska's election results if Republican incumbent Da

Gadkaris 140 kmph no-challan proposal faces legal, road safety hurdles

Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurates two blocks of Agartala Lighthouse Project

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Brazil attracts record $42.4 billion from global emerging market funds ahead of election

Copley Fund Research data shows Brazil commanding significant portfolio allocations, even as investors adjust sector exposure amid changing marke

Vessel catches fire in Strait of Hormuz after incident northeast of Oman, UKMTO says

A vessel transiting outbound in the Strait of Hormuz was on fire following an incident on Thursday, 25 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Khasab,

Rugby-Flanker McReight vows to get better after being voted Australia's best

Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight said he was

Raj Thackeray highlights Maharashtra culture as leaders unite

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UK to require economic benefits from award of major foreign defence contracts

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Israel election results leave Netanyahu in limbo, with Arab parties holding the deciding votes

Israels election has left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without a clear path to a governing majority, with his bloc winning 53 seats against

Intel shares plunge 21% as weak PC demand and supply shortages hit revenue outlook

The chipmaker faces mounting production challenges even as artificial intelligence demand supports its data centre business and longer-term growt

Japan's beleaguered shoppers are a worry for convenience stores and the economy

Kana Sekiya, 43, used to shop near a train station in Tokyo on her way back home from work. Now

Noel picks top lawyer, friend as Trent successor