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Alappuzha (Keralam), Nov 8 (PTI) AICC general secretary K C Venugopal on Sunday said the Congress-led agitation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar would continue until he was removed from the post and the countrys electoral system was made impartial and transparent. Speaking to reporters here, Venugopal said protests were continuing across states and districts, with only a brief pause expected during the Diwali festival. He described the November 1 rally organised by the Congress in New Delhi as one of t

Prayagraj, Nov 8 (PTI) Hearing a habeas corpus petition, the Allahabad High Court has observed that the civil liberties situation in UP is shameful and police have little regard for citizens fundamental rights. Taking serious note of the excuse of malfunctioning CCTVs whenever a court demands it, the bench, hearing a habeas corpus plea, said it would be sufficient to accept the petitioners contention that he had been unlawfully detained and that the CCTV footage was deliberately withheld to obfu

New Delhi, Nov 8 (PTI) Bullion prices are likely to remain under pressure next week as investors track developments in the US-Iran conflict, movements in crude oil prices and inflation data for cues on the outlook for interest rates, analysts said. The focus will be on inflation prints from China, the US, Germany, Japan and India. Investors will also closely track speeches by Federal Reserve officials and US employment data. Chinese economic indicators will be important for industrial metals, th

Atlanta, Nov 8 (he Conversation) People who have lived most of their lives blind often have extraordinary hearing abilities. In new research published in the Journal of Neuroscience, my colleagues and I discovered that this ability arises from how their auditory systems are able to more consistently and reliably process sounds compared with people who arent blind. And interestingly, sighted musicians seem to enhance their hearing through a similar mechanism. Hearing is a complicated process. It

Jerusalem, Nov 6 (PTI) The head of the opposition bloc to outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, will officially be tasked on Sunday with forming the next Israeli government, the Israeli presidency announced Saturday evening. As no majority emerged from the polls after the Oct. 27 parliamentary elections, various parties entered into tough negotiations to try to form a majority in a highly fragmented political landscape. After twelve days of talks, opposition leader Gadi Eise

New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) Gold prices in the national capital declined by Rs 2,500 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams on Friday amid weak spot demand on Dhanteras, with elevated rates keeping buyers cautious. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal fell Rs 2,500 to Rs 1,46,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Thursdays close of Rs 1,48,800 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver prices also dropped Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,92,500 per kilogram, inclusive of all taxes, from Rs 1,9

New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) Facing allegations of disenfranchising crores of voters, the Election Commission on Friday gave a fresh chance to electors of seven states who were marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD), and whose names could not be included in the draft rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. In a letter, the EC directed the chief electoral officers of Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana and Nagaland to facilitate th

Mumbai, Nov 6 (PTI) The rupee surged 52 paise to close at 93.89 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, as a softer US dollar coupled with declining crude oil prices and easing concerns over import costs supported investor sentiments. Forex traders said a surge in domestic markets and fears of a slowdown in AI spending also supported the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.50 and touched an intraday high of 93.82 and a low of 94.50. The domestic unit cl

Sydney, Nov 6 (Conversation) This weeks mid-term elections in the United States saw huge swings to the Democrats, away from President Donald Trumps Republican party. One surprisingly important factor was a rising backlash to the ongoing boom in data centre development triggered by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years. Americans across ten states overwhelmingly voted in favour of candidates campaigning for local restrictions on data centres. According to exit polls, some 56% o

Sydney, Nov 6 (Conversation) Is your new phone already slowing down or your expensive earphones acting up? Youre not imagining it. Our products are no longer designed to last, with some barely working a few years before ending up in landfill. Shortening the lifespan of a product is a strategy known as planned obsolescence. My new research takes a closer look at this concept and argues that, by strengthening existing laws, it is possible to make products that last while reducing costs for consume

LOS ANGELES, November 6, 2026 (AP) Nithya Raman, a little-known Los Angeles City Council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, has defeated Mayor Karen Bass, an upset that will alter the trajectory of the nations second-largest city. The India-born Ramans upstart campaign marked a generational shift at City Hall as voters followed the lead of New York, where democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected last year. Raman, though, never attracted the same level of national atte

New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) Gold prices extended the festive rally for a second day in the national capital on Thursday, rising by Rs 2,200 to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams on buying by jewellers and retailers ahead of the Dhanteras festival. The 99.9 per cent purity precious metal appreciated by Rs 2,200 to Rs 1,48,800 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Wednesdays close of Rs 1,46,600 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver prices also extended gains, climbing Rs 1,50

New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde were questioned by the Delhi Police Crime Branch for around four hours on Thursday in connection with two FIRs related to their protest at Jantar Mantar on October 13, police said. The two leaders reached the Crime Branch office in Rajouri Garden around 11 am and the questioning concluded at around 3 pm, they said. Around 70 questions were put to them during the questioning, but they did not

WASHINGTON, November 5, 2026 (AP) Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and center as its leaders chart their course for investigations and policymaking. Senior Democrats in both chambers of Congress have vowed to marshal the subpoena powers and larger investigative staffs that come with their soon-to-be majorities to probe wh

Mumbai, Nov 5 (PTI) The BSE Sensex rallied nearly 2,009 points and the NSE Nifty surged 576 points on Thursday, amid a sharp decline in crude oil prices and hopes of a resolution to the West Asia conflict after the results of the midterm elections, where American voters gave the opposition Democratic Party control of the US Congress. Sustained foreign fund inflows and a sharp rally in the US markets also elevated optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 2,008.61 points, or 2.60 per cent, to sett

WASHINGTON, November 5, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in Tuesdays midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate and gubernatorial races. Most voters said that Trumps own policies had smothered growth and driven costs even higher, according to The AP Voter Poll, a survey of roughly 100,000 midterm voters. The presidents message that the fault lay with his predecessor, Democrat Joe Biden, didnt land. A

Mumbai, Nov 5 (PTI) The rupee settled on a flat note at 94.46 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as the support from lower crude oil prices was negated by a firm greenback in overseas markets. Forex traders said the Indian rupee is showing signs of near-term stabilisation after recovering sharply against the US dollar in previous sessions. A positive trend in domestic equities and softening of crude oil prices, however, cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange mark

Washington, Nov 5 (Conversation) The crucial test for preelection polls is whether they broadly indicate how voters are likely to decide. By that fundamental measure, the 2026 midterm polls largely succeeded in anticipating outcomes on Election Day. If somewhat tentatively, the polls overall had been signaling important gains for Democrats. And that is what voting produced. It was, perhaps, pollings most reassuring performance since accurately anticipating Barack Obamas presidential election in

Mumbai, Nov 5 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Thursday amid a sharp decline in crude oil prices and hopes that a resolution to the West Asia conflict may happen soon after the results of the midterm elections where American voters gave the opposition Democratic Party control of the US Congress. Sustained foreign fund inflows and a sharp rally in the US markets also added to markets optimism during the initial trading. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,403.

Mumbai, Nov 5 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 9 paise to 94.55 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday pressured by the broad strength of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said a positive domestic market and softening of crude oil prices cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.36, then fell to 94.55 against the US dollar, registering a fall of 9 paise from its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee stayed firm for t

MADISON, Wis., November 5, 2026 (AP) Democrats in Texas took control of the state House after historic wins for governor and U.S. Senate, part of a series of sweeping gains nationwide in Tuesdays elections that shifted the balance of power across several battleground and Republican-leaning states. It will be the first time Democrats control the House in Texas since Republicans took over after the 2002 election. Republicans are keeping control of the Senate in the state which also elected Gina

New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) Precious metals roared back in the national capital, with gold prices rising from Rs 4,800 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams on Wednesday as renewed festive buying and a sharp global rebound lifted bullion rates. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity climbed Rs 4,800 to Rs 1,46,600 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 1,41,800 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver also strongly joined the rally, surging by Rs 9

New York, Nov 3, 2026: Going to bed earlier may support weight loss among people with prediabetes, according to a randomized controlled trial led by researchers at New York Universitys Rory Meyers College of Nursing. published in the journal Nursing Research, the study involved 196 adults aged 21 to 64 who had prediabetes and slept fewer than 6.5 hours per night. Participants were divided into two groups for an eight-week diabetes prevention programme. Both groups received guidance on healthy ea

New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) Gold prices retreated by Rs 700 to Rs 1.41 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday as a global sell-off and recovery in crude oil prices made investors cautious. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity fell Rs 700 to Rs 1,41,800 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Mondays closing level of Rs 1,42,500 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver, which had remained steady in the previous session, also joined the decline, tumbling

Mumbai, Nov 3 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued their winning streak for the fourth day in a row on Tuesday, ending nearly 2 per cent higher, amid a correction in crude oil prices from their recent highs and renewed foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,225.07 points, or 1.62 per cent, to settle at the days high of 76,917.85. The 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 370.05 points, or 1.58 per cent, to end at the days high of 23,810.85. In the 30 Sensex firms, Hindustan Un

HYDERABAD, India, November 3, 2026 (AP) Heavy rains fell Tuesday in eastern India after the second cyclone to hit the area in a week prompted evacuations of thousands of people. Cyclone Murasu made landfall in the morning near Ongole in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh state with maximum sustained winds of 100-110 kph (62-68 mph), the India Meteorological Department said. Heavy rain was forecast for several hours as the cyclone weakened. Ahead of the storm, authorities closed schools and hal

Mumbai, Nov 3 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued their winning run in early trade on Tuesday amid a sharp correction in crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 614.66 points to 76,301.63 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 149.80 points to 23,588.55. In the 30 Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, UltraTech Cement, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever and Infosys were among the major winners. Sun Pharma, Kotak Mahindra Bank, NTPC a

Ranchi, Nov 3 (PTI) Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the judicial system must be made more accessible, efficient and responsive through modern technology, stressing that digital innovation must complement, not replace judicial wisdom and human judgment. Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Jharkhand High Court data centre here on Monday, he said the success of technological initiatives in the judiciary should not be measured by the sophistication of the systems installed, but

Mumbai, Nov 3 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 12 paise to 94.72 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, buoyed by sliding crude oil prices and inflows of foreign funds into domestic equities. However, a strong US dollar ahead of the crucial midterm election in the US kept investors worldwide cautious, capping gains in the Indian currency, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.68 and strengthened to 94.60 before trading at 94.72 against

Sydney, Nov 3 (Conversation) Recent media reports of alleged sexual assaults by teenage boys draws attention to an uncomfortable truth: that young people sometimes perpetrate harmful sexual behaviour against their peers. These reports are only the tip of the iceberg. The Australian Child Maltreatment Study surveyed more than 8,500 Australians aged 16 and over, and found that nearly three in ten (28.5%) had experienced child sexual abuse, nearly half of abuse reported was carried out by young peo

WASHINGTON, November 3, 2026 (AP) The The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administrations push to force California to set aside thousands of ballots from people the federal government claims are noncitizens, a decision that came hours before the final day of voting in the pivotal midterm elections. The high court refused to immediately intervene in a case involving 20,000 people the Republican administration flagged as likely noncitizens on the largely Democratic states voter ro

New Delhi, Nov 2 (PTI) Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have invited bids to procure 150 million litres of biodiesel for three months beginning in November, setting a base price of Rs 88 per litre as state-run oil companies step up purchases of the renewable fuel. The three oil marketing companies (OMCs) are seeking supplies of 1,50,000 kilolitres of biodiesel, or B100, for November 2026-January 2027, according to a joint tender issued on O

New Delhi, Nov 2 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday set aside an order of the Rajasthan State Election Commission (SEC) refusing permission to a civil society organisation to conduct voter awareness campaigns ahead of the ongoing local body elections in the state. Observing that voters awareness initiatives by such organisations should be encouraged rather than restricted, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana directed the SEC to reconsider

New Delhi, Nov 2 (PTI) Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging his arrest in a fresh money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took note of submissions of Khans lawyer Nizam Pasha and said that the plea may be listed during the week. The bench, however, refused urgent listing of the plea. On Sunday, a special Ghaziabad court sent Khan to judicial custody f

Sydney, Nov 2 (Conversation) Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are more widespread than ever, and one of the functions they offer is fast, real-time translation. Some people are even questioning the need to ever learn another language, if near-instant translation is so widely available to all of us, often for free. However, those translations are far from perfect. While AI translations are very fluent, fluency doesnt equal accuracy. Even proficient bilinguals can overlook errors hidd

New Delhi (India), Nov 2 (AFP) Tens of thousands joined a protest led by opposition politicians in Indias capital on Sunday, renewing demands for the countrys election chief to resign over an overhaul of voter lists they say unfairly benefits the ruling party. The nationwide revision of electoral rolls has sparked political disputes and street protests in the worlds largest democracy over the last month. The Election Commission says the initiative is necessary to ensure accurate voter lists, bu

NEW YORK, October 30, 2026 (AP) Companies around the world are increasingly citing artificial intelligence when slashing jobs, fueling anxiety that a lot more workers may lose their livelihoods to machines. Microsoft, Barclays Bank and supermarket chain Kroger are among the latest entries on a growing list of companies that have announced AI-related workforce reductions this year, including the elimination of jobs deemed redundant or shed to free up money for investing in the technology. But th

Preston (UK), Oct 29 (Conversation) As a GP, I know that chest pain is one symptom that makes people worry. The immediate concern is that its a sign theres something seriously wrong such as a problem with their heart or lungs. But these arent the only reasons that chest pain can happen. For many otherwise healthy people, especially those who exercise regularly, the sudden onset of chest pain may actually be caused by a painful, yet generally harmless, condition called costochondritis. Costochon

New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) Gold prices rebounded by Rs 700 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, driven by depreciation of the rupee, even as global bullion rates remained under pressure ahead of the US Federal Reserves policy decision. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal rose Rs 700 to Rs 1,46,500 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, according to local traders. It closed at Rs 1,45,800 per 10 grams on Tuesday. Silver, however, remained steady at Rs 1.98 lakh per kilog

Mumbai, Oct 28 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, dragged by Reliance Industries, IT companies, rising crude oil prices and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserves policy decision. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 352.64 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 73,246.03, recovering most of its sharp intraday losses. During the day, it tumbled 995.1 points, or 1.35 per cent, to 72,603.57. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 50.90 points, or 0.22 per cent, to end

JERUSALEM, October 28, 2026 (AP) Votes were being counted as dawn broke in Israel on Wednesday morning, but exit polls suggested that its momentous national election left no clear winner. That likely meant the beginning of weeks of wrangling among parties to form a governing coalition and declare a new prime minister. In the meantime, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains as interim caretaker head of the government. Exit polls released by major Israeli TV stations right after polls closed o

HYDERABAD, India, October 28, 2026 (AP) Cyclone Arnab crossed India s Andhra Pradesh coast in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said, a day after tens of thousands of people were evacuated from vulnerable coastal areas in the eastern state. Prakhar Jain, head of the states disaster management authority, said the cyclone had weakened slightly before landfall but brought heavy to very heavy rainfall to several coastal districts, triggering widespread disruption in affected areas. State disa

Melbourne,, Oct 28 (Conversation) Group homes have long been the default for Australians with disability who need a lot of support. This has typically meant four or more people with disability living under one roof, with a 24-hour roster of support workers. Policymakers assumed this model was the most cost-effective way of delivering safe and good quality services. But in reality, group homes are expensive and often deliver poor outcomes for participants. In 2023, the Disability Royal Commission

UNITED NATIONS, October 28, 2026 (AP) The United Nations is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution condemning the decades-long U.S. economic embargo on Cuba as the Trump administration intensifies its campaign to undermine Cubas socialist government, including by threatening military intervention. The annual exercise aimed at calling out the U.S. governments maximum pressure policy has been put before the U.N. General Assembly for the past 34 years, and each time the resolution has received over

Melbourne, Oct 28 (Conversation) One of the earliest uses of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Claude was producing source code computer language instructions that make up software such as word processors, your internet browser, and everything else. Code is structured, which makes it easier for AI tools to generate. So could they help to make fancy software we usually have to pay for? Enter reverse engineering: using AI tools to break a piece of software down to com

JERUSALEM, October 28, 2026 (AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a strong, right-wing government early Wednesday in a defiant speech after Israels elections. Netanyahu also slammed the countrys Arab-led parties, which exit polls suggested expanded their strength in parliament. Exit polls suggested that neither Netanyahus bloc nor his opponents earned enough seats for a parliamentary majority. Israeli voters delivered a rebuke Tuesday to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wi

October 26, 2026 (Conversation) Its easy to stereotype older adults as tech-averse or novice tech users. Yet a growing number of adults age 60 and older are embracing artificial intelligence, using it for entertainment, planning trips and even accessing health information. I study how people interact with computers and technology and specifically, how older adults use voice assistants and AI-powered chatbots like Amazon Alexa and ChatGPT to engage with information. Using AI for health informati

New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) Amid the raging row over its chief Mallikarjun Kharges baap remarks, the Congress on Sunday claimed that a Bharatiya Janata Party worker first insulted Kharges late father while he was speaking in Patna which prompted the veteran leader to refer to Prime Minister Narendra Modis ideological father, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. The opposition party alleged that this was the second time in the last few months that Kharge had been insulted and said the despicable act of p

Mumbai, Oct 26 (PTI) The rupee traded in a narrow range and fell 5 paise to 94.98 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Forex traders said the rupee opened on a negative note on risk aversion in global markets amid escalation of tensions in the Middle East. However, softness in the US Dollar and US treasury yields cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at

New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das on Friday vowed to continue their movement against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with Das asserting that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would have to resign. The remarks came after the two leaders appeared before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) at the Mandir Marg police station in connection with separate cases registered against them. The movement continues. We