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US stock index futures were muted on Friday, as technology stocks came under fresh pressure on worries about cracks building in the AI trade, though a rise in Tesla shares and decline in oil prices offered support. The electric vehicle maker rose 3% in premarket trading after unveiling a re
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to the National Security Guard (NSG) on the occasion of its 42nd Raising Day, declaring that their readiness to protect the people and the country's vital national assets continues to inspire immense confidence and pride among citizens. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi emphasised that the NSG embody courage, precision, and an unwavering commitment to duty. Greetings to the personnel of the National Security Guard on their Raising Day. They e
Golf's Asian Tour has postponed the Saudi International indefinitely and cycling's Urban World Championships have been cancelled following a deadly attack on Riyadh although local organisers said next year's Asian Cup soccer tournament remained on track. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement claimed
The dollar was on track for
Russia has seized local assets of four companies from France, Germany, Sweden and Belgium, according to a decree by President Vladimir Putin, in retaliation for Europe's wartime support for Ukraine. Thursday's decree listed assets belonging
The Delhi High Court on Friday granted permission to Natasha Narwal to travel to the UK for an academic conference. She will be travelling to the UK from November 2 to December 1, 2026, in connection with her meeting with her PhD supervisor and to attend the annual conference at the University. She is an accused in three Delhi riots cases of 2020. Justice Amit Bansal granted permission to Natasha Narwal after hearing the submissions of his counsel, Adit S Pujari. She has been granted permission
Ukrainian state oil and gas firm Naftogaz's acting CEO said the company has built its largest gas reserves in six years ahead of winter, despite a jump in Russian strikes on the company's facilities. Ukraine uses vast volumes of gas to heat its cities
Germany's upper house
Indian Boccia athlete Sachin Chamaria will represent India in the BC3 Individual and Pairs events at the Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games 2026, following the Sports Ministry
There is enough diesel both for meeting domestic demand in Russia and for exports, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday. The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian diesel had begun to reach global markets following an agreement with US Pres
Germany is raising taxes on cigarettes, sugary
Hurricane Trudy rapidly intensified into a major hurricane on Friday morning, carrying maximum sustained winds near 120 mph (195 kph) and higher gusts, as
European Union leaders rallied around President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at a summit on Friday as US President Donald Trump fired another salvo at Ukraine, calling its strikes on Russian refineries a disgrace. The EU is hosting Zelenskiy in Brussels at one of the most difficult moments for Ukraine,
Russia has publicly acknowledged a Ukrainian drone strike on a major oil refinery this week and broadcast images on state media, breaking with its usual practice in order to highlight an attack that US President Donald Trump has branded a disgrace. Ukraine has frequently struck Russian oi
Stumbles in the market-leading AI trade are set to
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Member Secretary of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to appear virtually at the next hearing and disclose the status of its laboratory and the equipment available for testing, after the pollution control body informed the tribunal that it did not have the necessary equipment to conduct groundwater analysis around the Ghazipur landfill site. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member Dr. Afroz Ahma
India could face renewed inflationary pressures if the Middle East conflict keeps energy prices elevated for longer, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned, highlighting the risks to economic resilience from higher fuel costs despite the country's efforts to diversify oil supplies. In its October 2026 Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and the Pacific, the IMF said India had adapted to disruptions in energy markets by securing oil from alternative sources outside the Middle East. This
A Delhi Court has acquitted eight accused of murder, rioting with a lethal weapon, unlawful assembly, promoting enmity between communities, etc., giving them the benefit of the doubt. However, seven accused out of these have been convicted for not obeying the prohibitory orders. They had been chargesheeted and charged in a case of rioting and murder registered at Khajuri Khas police station in February 2020. This case pertains to the murder of Babu allegedly by a mob during the North East Delhi
European shares were on track for their biggest weekly
Indian and Canadian entities signed a series of commercial agreements and Memoranda of Understanding on Friday in the presence of Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu. The developments took place during the Canada-India Business Ceremony in Karnataka, where Sidhu participated in the formal announcement and signing process between commercial establishments of both nations. According to a presentation by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday, India and Canada confir
Russian forces repelled a Ukrainian drone attack on heating infrastructure in the Vladimir region, Governor Alexander Avdeyev said on Friday.
A Czech business delegation has signed several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Indian companies across sectors, including automotive, transport, aircraft manufacturing, railways and healthcare, Czech First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havl
Osasuna parted ways with
Germany's domestic spy chief Sinan Selen said on Monday that Russia is using virtually every tool at its disposal in hybrid operations, including assassinations planned in Germany. Further actions similar to the Leipzig/Halle airport drone incident are expected, Selen added
The Armies of India and UAE are conducting joint tactical drills, operational planning and integrated training activities during the ongoing joint military exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026 at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, to enhance interoperability and strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries. In a post on X, the Indian Army said the exercise was progressing in full swing, with troops from both armies leveraging modern technology to improve interoperability
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anurag Thakur on Monday launched a scathing attack on Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling him a hawa-hawai leader and accusing him of making empty statements, levelling baseless allegations and creating unnecessary ruckus across the country. Thakur's remarks came in response to the opposition INDIA bloc's march towards the Supreme Court and its move to seek judicial intervention over alleged irregularities in the electoral process.
Strong investment in AI infrastructure is keeping global growth at around 3% with major benefits for Asia, but also foreshadows a slow-moving tsunami that could massively disrupt labor markets, taxation and education, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday. The artificial intelligence investment boom was already delivering a demand shock, an investment shock that
Wall St futures were subdued on Monday as investors monitored oil prices and geopolitical developments ahead of crucial bank earnings and inflation data due later in the week that could influence the US Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook. Brent crude
Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Monday criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks comparing the Congress to Lord Ram and the BJP to Ravana during his campaign speech in Goa on Sunday. Rao alleged that the Congress had opposed the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and accused the party of following an anti-Hindu approach. Speaking to ANI, Rao said the Congress had no right to invoke Lord Ram
The European Commission is set to
NATO's top commander bluntly warned Russia on Monday that his forces would destroy anything and everything involved in any attack if Moscow was foolish enough to launch an assault on alliance territory. Outlining his heory of victory at a security conference in Warsaw, U.S. Air
Gunmen ambushed
By Deepshikha Verma GE Aerospace has announced plans to nearly double its spending on Indian suppliers between 2025 and 2030, as the company looks to strengthen its domestic supply chain and support India's rapidly expanding aviation sector. The announcement was made alongside the release of a report by Ernst
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday vowed to continue the opposition's agitation against the Election Commission, accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of electoral irregularities and alleging that shifting protest venues would not help the government evade accountability. Addressing the media during the INDIA bloc's protest march towards the Supreme Court, Yadav accused the BJP of colluding with the poll panel to undermine the Cons
VMPL New Delhi [India], October 12: In a collective call for women
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday felicitated sportspersons from the Armed Forces who won 27 medals, six Gold, 11 silver, and 10 Bronze, at the recently concluded Asian Games in Japan. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi also attended the event, organised to celebrate the Services
The Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for October 12, 2026, cautioning residents that traffic movement is likely to be severely affected across various stretches in Central and New Delhi due to the prevailing law and order situation. To ensure smooth traffic flow, the police will implement dynamic diversions and restrictions throughout the day based on real-time ground conditions. Major junctions and routes expected to face significant disruption include the
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 12: KEDGE Business School, the French Grande
China on Monday placed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and the foreign minister of Belize over their countries' ties with Taiwan, saying they were pawns who have smeared and attacked
India's office leasing market remained stable at 66.7 million square feet in the first nine months of 2026, as rising demand from Global Capability Centres (GCCs), flexible workspace operators and India-facing businesses offset a sharp decline in leasing by third-party IT services companies, according to a report by Knight Frank India. The report said office leasing across eight major Indian markets remained at the same level as in the corresponding period last year. However, the composition of
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused Pakistani security forces of endangering civilian lives in Balochistan after a drone strike and a separate incident of Frontier Corps (FC) firing left four men injured in Mastung. The committee demanded independent investigations, accountability and an end to attacks on civilian areas, as reported by The Balochistan Post. According to The Balochistan Post, the BYC stated that two men sustained serious injuries when a drone reportedly struck outside