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Bangladesh: HRW flags political reprisals against academics, students over Hasina links

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised concerns over alleged political targeting of academics and students at public universities in Bangladesh over

Crypto dips on Democrat midterm wins, Binance hack dents optimism

Cryptocurrencies briefly dipped on Wednesday as Democrats won majorities in both the Senate and House in the US midterm

Indo-German Energy Forum's next chapter to focus on green hydrogen, future energy value chains

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) As the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) completed 20 years of bilateral energy cooperation, German Ambassad

Data Centres In Space: Elon Musk Reacts To Democratic Midterm Wins

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has responded to the Democratic Partys sweeping gains in the 2026 US midterm elections with sarcastic remarks

Vega Helmets partner with Indian Supercross Racing Leagueas Official Sponsor and Safety Partner for Season 3

Bengaluru: Vega Helmets, Indias most trusted road safety brand, has joined the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) as Official Sponsor and Saf

Pavitra Punia calls out those targeting Diwali celebrations, says dogs are scared of every loud noise not just crackers

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Actress Pavitra Punia has spoken out against people criticising the bursting of firecrackers during Diwali. T

Indian AI start up beat

New Delhi: FonadaLabs, the speech AI division of Fonada has secured No. 1 position for Hindi on the Hugging Face Open ASR Leaderboard rank for it

Democratic Victory in U.S. Midterms Could Benefit India Amid Global Market Shifts

The Democratic Partys midterm election win may lower oil prices and strengthen Indias economy, experts suggest. Democratic Victory in U.S. Midter

US Cruise Ship Forces 200+ Passengers Off Mid-Trip in Cambodia, Leaves

The company stopped its operations suddenly, citing the fuel price increases from the Iran war had made operations prohibitively expensive, and s

Saarathi Finance appoints Alok Aggarwal as President

Mumbai: Saarathi Finance, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) focused on expanding access to credit for Indias emerging business segments, par

Thirgun vs. Mukesh: Final Battle in Bigg Boss Telugu 10?

Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10 airs daily at 9:30 PM on Star Maa.

Who Is Chhathi Maiya and Why Is She Worshipped Alongside Surya Dev During Chhath Puja

POLL-India rupee set to resume slide as foreign inflows remain weak

The Indian rupee is likely to give up its

Smith+Nephew cuts outlook after failed orthopaedics deal talks with J

Smith+Nephew cut its full-year revenue and profit forecast on Wednesday as the British medical device maker also confirmed that talks about a pot

European shares rise as Democratic sweep lifts clean energy, bank stocks

European shares rose

Tencent Launches Study Exploring Perspectives on Video Gaming Career Pathways with Cyberlite India

NEW DELHI: Tencent today announced a partnership with Cyberlite India, to support a multi-city research programme to explore how students, parent

Institutional balance in India has been 'dangerously disturbed' since 2014: Jairam Ramesh cites US midterm results, questions govt

Senior Congress leader and MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday criticised the Centre's proposed One Nation One Election (ONOE) framework, arguing that

Sindhu flags concerns over BWF's 25-second shot clock, says system set to be reviewed

P V Sindhu has highlighted her concerns about the Badminton World Federation's new shot clock regulation. She stated that players are still adapt

Arshdeep Singh Reflects on Missed Wickets in ODI Against New Zealand

Arshdeep Singh expressed regret over missed wickets in the ODI against New Zealand, highlighting a lesson in patience during the game. Arshdeep S

US STOCKS-US stock index futures steady as Democrats seize Congress

US stock index futures stabilized on Wednesday after dropping sharply initially, as investors assessed the Democrats' sweeping victories in the m

Bhumi Pednekar to Star in Horror Franchise Jaani Dushman: Dar Ke Aage Maut Hai

Bhumi Pednekar announces her role in the horror film Jaani Dushman: Dar Ke Aage Maut Hai, set to release in 2027. Bhumi Pednekar to Star in Horro

AAP's Sanjay Singh urges ECI to protect voting rights of 11.73 lakh voters marked absent in Delhi SIR

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has written to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, urging the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take immedia

Formula 1: Haas Sack French Driver Esteban Ocon

Ocon had been replaced by Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa for the Mexico Grand Prix on the weekend after Ocon had taken part in both practice sessio

GJEPC Facilitates Participation of Member Exporters in Haryana

Bengaluru: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) facilitated the participation of a delegation of its member exporters in the Stat

Guntur: MPTC, ZPTC Elections Postponed in Three Mandals

District Collector Saikant Varma said the elections in Pedanandipadu, Kakumanu and Phirangipuram mandals had been postponed with the approval of

Over 30 Firms to Weigh Dividends, Bonus Issue & Buyback Alongside Q2 FY27 Results

Buzz over Amit Shah meeting: NCP core group meets for second time in three days

The Nationalist Congress Party core committee recently convened to discuss internal matters and leadership dynamics. Amidst speculation about sid

Half-Burnt Body of Youth Recovered Near Kelucharan Park in Bhubaneswar

A charred body of an unidentified youth was recovered near Kelucharan Park under the jurisdiction of the Mancheswar police station in Bhubaneswar

Earnings Bonanza: Lloyds Metals Net Surges 88% to 1,046 Cr

Iran war: The real test of American strength is not the power to destroy, but the wisdom to negotiate.

By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir There is no durable military solution to the American-Israeli conflict with Iran. Bombs can destroy installations, but they

Shyam Rajak Critiques Rahul Gandhis Political Engagement Amid Ongoing Issues

Shyam Rajak urges Rahul Gandhi to engage with the public instead of challenging PM Modi to debates, highlighting pressing issues in Bihar. Shyam

BLS International Services logs 9% growth in Q2 profit on strong demand

Revenue up 32% to 973 crore; company surpasses 500 million applications processed globally

Netanyahu is toxic: Israeli opposition leader warns of isolation and clash with US after midterms

Following the US midterm elections, political figures across the Middle East have reacted sharply to the seismic shift in Washington's balance of

CBI files FIR in $10 mn 'fraud' in Exim Bank involving UK-based company

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case involving a USD 10 million fraud. This fraud is related to India Exim Bank and a UK-bas

A course for happy marriage: Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces programme to help couples understand partners and assess if they are ready for marriage amid rising cases of divorce in love marriage

In December, Goa College of Home Science will launch a new certificate course focusing on marriage preparedness aimed at young adults. This initi

India pushes to triple coal stockpiles to avert summer blackouts

The coal crunch has rippled through the economy over recent months, causing blackouts and raising energy costs

Bharat RE summit offers India opportunities to make clean energy more dependable: Avaada Chairman

India has already demonstrated that clean energy can be affordable; our next challenge is to make it available around the clock and globally comp

Second Indian national injured in Oct 10 Riyadh airport attack dies

Indian embassy confirms loss as death toll rises to 14

Skoda Auto to reassess ice hockey championship role if Russia takes part

Czech carmaker Skoda Auto, part

US Midterm Results: Democrats Win Senate and House Control

Democrats have scored significant early victories in the 2026 US midterm elections, flipping a key Republican-held Senate seat in North Carolina,

US midterm elections 2026: Is the Republican stronghold crumbling? Democrats make historic gains in Senate and House elections

Recent elections saw a substantial surge for Democrats in both Senate and House races, marking a critical shift in political dynamics. Noteworthy

Usha Uthup Delivers Electric Live Rendition Of Disco Hit Rasputin

Over her decades-long career, Usha Uthup has maintained massive pop culture popularity across multiple generations.

Celebrate Diwali with Abundant Blessings at Visakhapatnam

Experience the divine presence of Goddess Lakshmi at Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple this Diwali, a hub of devotion and prosperity. Celebrate Diwali wi

BJP Showcases Strength in Gorakhpur Ahead of Upcoming Elections

BJP leaders, including Nitin Naveen, rally in Gorakhpur to strengthen party presence before state elections. BJP Showcases Strength in Gorakhpur

Three girls, including two sisters, raped by relatives in Jharkhand

Khunti: Three girls, including two sisters, were allegedly raped by their close relatives in Jharkhands Khunti district, a senior police officer

Luxury Watches, Other Evidence Linked To 124 Cases Missing From Kerala Court

In a major embarrassment, court officials attempted to retrieve the watch but found the it could not be located.

Historic GOP setbacks: Democrats flip Ohio and Iowa after 20 years, Georgia after 28 and Texas after 36

The 2026 US midterm elections have delivered a stunning political setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, with Democrats maki

US administration remains same after Democrat victory, Berlin says

German

Todays Gold Rate in India November 4: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on November 4

Todays Gold Rate in India November 4: Gold prices up in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on November 4

Will approach court if Police doesn't take action: Delhi Advocate files complaint against Neha Bora over temple priests remarks

Delhi Advocate Amita Sachdeva on wednesday filed a complaint against AISA President Neha Bora over her remarks on Brahmin women and temple priest

Sugar Prices Rise Over Rs 4 per Kg in a Month

Retail and wholesale rates climb amid tight supplies and festive demand, with Kolkata recording the highest price among major metros.

BHEL bags projects worth up to 28,000 cr from Adani Power

The fresh orders involve supply of equipment (boiler, turbine and generator along with auxiliaries) and agreed services for the said projects, BH

CBSE LOC Correction Process for 2026-27: Key Guidelines for Parents

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has initiated the correction process for the List of Candidates (LOC) for the 2026-27 academic ye

SIR: EC separates Form 6, declaration in online submission process; mandates separate OTPs

The Election Commission has divided the voter enrolment process into separate submissions for Form 6 and declarations. This change occurred follo

Volvo Cars August-October sales volumes down

Sweden-based Volvo Cars sold 141,656 vehicles in the three months through October, down 16% from the same period a year earlier, the company said

Mayawati to hold key BSP meeting on Nov 5 to chalk out strategy for 2027 UP Assembly polls

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati will chair a key meeting of party office-bearers and district presidents in Lucknow on November 5 to

Union Minister Giriraj Singh Criticizes Rahul Gandhi, Calls for Treason Charges

Union Minister Giriraj Singh targets Rahul Gandhi in Parliament, suggesting legal action for spreading misinformation and treason. Union Minister

IRDAI Mandates Four-Tier Motor Insurance Structure for Cars and Two-Wheelers

The IRDAI has introduced a mandatory four-tier motor insurance framework for vehicles, effective December 15, 2026, enhancing customer choice. IR

North Chennai residents seek two new Metro Rail corridors

The Federation of North Chennai Residents Welfare Associations said the proposed routes would improve connectivity for residents and workers in i

IT stocks bleed as defence, consumer names rally; Nifty holds above 23,800

On the BSE, 4,379 stocks were traded, with advances at 2,813 outnumbering declines at 1,323, while 243 stocks remained unchanged

Supreme Court Questions 2-Child Poll Norm As Fertility Rate Drops

The court observed that a fertility rate falling below the replacement level will impact the country's demographics in the future.

ED raids 10 places across Odisha, Bengal in money laundering case of Kalpana Financial Services

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at 10 premises across Odisha and West Bengal in the case of Kalpana Financial

Telangana: Woman beheaded by in-laws over land dispute

Hyderabad: A 28-year-old woman has allegedly been beheaded by her father-in-law and two brothers-in-law over a land dispute in Mahabubnagar distr

HEG Advanced Materials shares gains 10% on 1,606-crore anode expansion plan

Capacity to rise to 44,000 tonnes by 2029; first phase on track for commercial operations in June 2027

Coonoor tea manufacturers oppose Tea Board curbs on new CTC factories

Manufacturers say restricted applications for setting up new units could affect small tea growers

SC seeks Centre, EC response on law giving blanket, lifelong immunity to CEC, Election Commissioners

RJD MP Manoj Jha has moved the Supreme Court challenging Section 16 of The Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioners (Appointm

Trump says Democrats did a good job after midterm losses, vows to work with opposition

In a post-election interview, the US President acknowledged the Democrats campaign efforts while expressing confidence about reaching agreements

Indian-American Ami Bera wins reelection to US House from California

Indian-American Democratic lawmaker Ami Bera has won reelection to US House in California's 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican Robb

US Gets 1st Muslim Senator As Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race

The Michigan doctor won despite a last-minute hiccup in his campaign when Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary to El-Saye

ixigo strengthens market position: 2nd Largest and Fastest Growing OTA in India

Bengaluru: ixigo Group has strengthened its position as Indias second-largest online travel agency (OTA) by gross booking value (GBV), with an 11

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Enhances Security Ahead of Festival Season

Ahead of the festive season, CM Bhajanlal Sharma emphasizes heightened security measures across Rajasthan to ensure public safety. Rajasthan Chie

After Tusshar Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana Gets Extortion Call From 'Lawrence Bishnoi Gang'

Actor Tusshar Kapoor recently received a similar threatening audio message from a caller identifying as 'Harry Boxer'.

Essar Partners with NHPC to Launch 300 MW Renewable Energy Project in Andhra Pradesh

Essar Renewables signs a power purchase agreement for a 300 MW project in Andhra Pradesh, investing 4,500 crore in renewable energy. Essar Partne

ANALYSIS-Wage unrest tests Bangladesh garment industry's low-cost edge

Low wages and duty-free

Match schedule announced for Madhya Pradesh Women's Asian Champions Trophy Bhopal 2026

The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has announced the match schedule for the Madhya Pradesh Women's Asian Champions Trophy Bhopal 2026, which will

Chittoor: Losing Candidate Asks Voters to Return Money

Prasad Reddy was distressed after losing the election. He said he had borrowed Rs 10 lakh at interest to distribute money among voters during the

EOW Conducts Raids in Kendujhar Against Raja Chakra Over Crusher Fraud

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Odisha Crime Branch conducted extensive raids in Kendujhar district in connection with ongoing investigat

Supreme Court Questions Relevance of Laws Penalizing Candidates with More Than Two Children

The Supreme Court has declared laws penalizing candidates with more than two children outdated, citing declining fertility rates in India. Suprem

68% of Indian professionals to look for new jobs; 51% expect 31%+ hike

Career growth (40.3%) beats salary (29.7%) as the top switch trigger. Yet 51.5% require a hike above 31%, and even among the growth-motivated, 49

Diwali 2026 School Holidays: How Long Will Schools Remain Closed? Check Dates

Diwali School Holidays 2026: Students and parents are advised to check the holiday dates with their respective schools, education boards, and sta

Shift Periyar statue from temple land: Madras HC

'Ohio's best days are ahead': Vivek Ramaswamy concedes defeat, congratulates governor-elect Acton

Kharge Challenges Modi to Face Questions on 'Vote Chori'

Congress chief backs Rahul Gandhi's open debate challenge, accusing the prime minister of avoiding questions on alleged electoral irregularities

PM Modi calls Sharad Pawar; advises complete rest

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Why An Anthropic Employee Quit After Just Eight Months

A former Anthropic employee has shared a series of personal recollections from the AI company's early days, including an uncomfortable sushi part

Milap Zaveri Remembers Mentor Sanjay Gupta at Emotional Prayer Meet

Filmmaker Milap Zaveri pays tribute to his mentor Sanjay Gupta during an emotional prayer meet, reflecting on their close bond. Milap Zaveri Reme

Sharad Pawar Discharged from Hospital, Heads Home to Mumbai

Sharad Pawar has been discharged from a Pune hospital and is now on his way to his residence in Mumbai following health improvements. Sharad Pawa

Unilever to invest 35 mn euro in India R&D hubs, Bio-Futures partnership

The company will upgrade its Mumbai and Bengaluru research hubs and invest 5 million over five years in a Bio-Futures platform linking Unilever w