The Economic Times

Five of the worlds space agencies joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector plus a rover on Phobos, the larger and closer of Mars two pint-sized moons. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, which is leading the bold sampling effort, launched the spacecraft before dawn from the country's main spaceport on Tanegashima Island.

On Monday, the RBI announced a Rs 1-lakh-crore variable rate repo (VRR) auction for the first time since late July after the weighted average call rate (WACR) at 5.67% on Monday, or 17 basis points higher than the repo rate of 5.50%. The central bank will conduct another VRR for Rs 50,000 crore on Wednesday.

India's government will consult stakeholders on measures to mitigate the impact of Chinese export constraints. China recently imposed new restrictions on heavy machinery, such as tunnel boring machines, set to take effect soon. Indian officials assert that there should be no significant slowdown in highway development despite these curbs. The domestic construction industry is becoming increasingly self-sufficient regarding general equipment needs.

The finance ministry is launching a campaign to saturate financial schemes across various local bodies. This initiative will reach 2.70 lakh gram panchayats and urban local bodies throughout India. Banks are expected to organize camps for enrolments and Aadhaar seeding for key schemes. The campaign will also involve updating nominations in savings accounts and providing other financial facilities.

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal will launch the first phase on November 10 from Talwandi Sabo, covering more than 65 assembly constituencies in the Malwa region. The yatra will cover two constituencies every day, with Badal travelling by road in a specially designed bus and addressing party workers and gatherings along the route.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said nine IPS officers, who were transferred out of Kolkata following the West Bengal assembly election results, have been brought back only after the tragedy struck.

Akhoon, an NC leader, rebelled against the party earlier this year when he refused to step down as chief executive councillor after completing two and a half years in favour of the alliance partner Congress, as per a power-sharing arrangement. This term of the LAHDC (Kargil) will end in October 2028.

This festive season, India's manufacturing sector is projected to create around 100,000 temporary jobs. Major drivers of this increase include demand for consumer goods, automobiles, and electronics. Hiring activity is expected to rise by 15 to 20 percent across various industries. Temporary roles will be in high demand, especially within fabrication, CNC operations, and assembly lines. Companies are offering various incentives to attract and retain seasonal workers during this period.

The separate complaints by Srinivasan and Singh amid a protracted battle within the Tata group had named SDTT's chairman Noel Tata and his son Neville, who is the vice chairman. SDTT owns nearly 24 per cent stake in Tata Sons, which makes it the largest owner among the shareholders in the holding company of the country's largest conglomerate.

Congress alleged that Arya's continuation as a minister and the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Gautam as the governor of Sikkim despite his name being linked to the Ankita Bhandari murder case were examples of moral compromises by the ruling establishment in the poll-bound state.

Ronaldo left Portugal's base in Copenhagen before their Nations League match against Denmark earlier this month, having accused Jesus of twice breaking his word about his role after he was an unused substitute against Norway.

The governments push for indigenous content is creating significant opportunities across the ecosystem, but customer delays in inspecting finished products are holding up deliveries. We have also had these issues in the past, where products were ready, but the inspection team did not arrive because their own requirement to deliver had probably been delayed, said chairman and managing director S Rangarajan.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth questioned the combat contributions of NATO allies in Afghanistan during a recent speech. His comments prompted a response from the British government defending the sacrifices of its troops, which included over 450 deaths. The controversy comes amid broader tensions regarding US support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. European leaders are concerned about maintaining their security commitments in light of these remarks.

Shah will travel to Mansa, Sangrur and Gurdaspur to meet the families of Parvinder Singh Jhota, Gulzar Singh and Bikramjit Singh. The visit comes days after the Ministry of Home Affairs sought detailed reports from the Punjab government on the three cases.

The Iran war has dealt a blow to Qatar. The country was forced to shut down much of its main LNG complex at Ras Laffan shortly after the start of hostilities and it suffered from restrictions on global shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

In its special leave petition, YSRCP has sought police protection for candidates, an extension of the nomination deadline, and additional or alternative nomination centres. YSRCP has alleged that violence, intimidation and obstruction prevented several candidates from reaching nomination centres.

Kim Jong-un death rumours have surfaced on social media, with Wanjun Xie, chairman of the China Democracy Party, claiming that the North Korean leader died after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage. Xie also alleged that Kims sister, Kim Yo-jong, has taken control of the regime instead of his daughter, Kim Ju-ae. However, the claims about Kim Jong-uns death and a possible leadership change remain unverified, with no official confirmation provided.

In the first incident, violence erupted during a musical event in a locality inhabited by Meiteis and Pangal Muslims. A senior police official said that there were stone-pelting and gunfire. Several people were injured. A 24-year-old man later succumbed to bullet injuries.

Several carriers have halted flights in the wake of the attacks, including Qatar Airways, which on Monday suspended operations to Riyadh until Oct. 24 and reduced flights to Jeddah. Other airlines have also cut operations including Etihad Airways,and India's Akasa Air and Air India.

SMPP is under investigation for corruption related to a 500 crore deal involving defense contracts. The company faces scrutiny for alleged substitution of Western parts with cheaper Chinese items in its equipment. Ongoing contracts with the Indian Army, worth over 2,000 crore, are now under review due to these allegations. A committee within the defense ministry will determine the fate of these contracts based on current guidelines.

In the 2022 assembly polls, retained BJP candidates had an 85% strike rate, compared with 77% for those brought in to replace the sitting MLAs. The 2024 Lok Sabha results told a different story: New candidates who replaced sitting MPs won 11 of 16 seats while only 20 of the 46 incumbents won.

Southern India is currently grappling with challenges in spice production, primarily due to uneven monsoon patterns and parched soil, which are adversely affecting harvest yields. Despite expanding cultivation areas, turmeric yields are predicted to plummet owing to unfavorable weather. Additionally, delays in red chilli sowing in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana could lead to surging market prices.

Rijiju stated that he wrote three letters to Congress this year on March 16, March 26 and April 12. Rijiju added that he also met Kharge and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to seek their cooperation and support for the bill.

The Maharashtra government is using its Home Ministry to go after political rivals, while the mafia and criminal groups in the state have a free run. There is already talk of regime change. Until then, the Governor should consider whether Presidents Rule can be imposed in the state, UBT MP Sanjay Raut said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Russia next year for an annual summit. Originally, the visit was scheduled for December, but other meetings complicated the timeline. Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the visit is more likely to occur next year. The leaders of India and Russia meet annually following a strategic partnership declaration. Modi's future visit will mark nearly 80 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

The FTA will provide Indian exporters with 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market, opening opportunities for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, farmers and artisans. This is expected to facilitate $20 billion in investments into India in 15 years that would create opportunities across manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture, and innovation.

Melinda French Gates follows a 48-hour rule for employee feedback, giving herself time to reflect before addressing concerns. While Ray Dalio advocates radical transparency and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promotes a learn-it-all culture, Hachette chief David Shelley stresses the importance of leaders communicating in their own words rather than relying on AI. Their approaches highlight different ways business leaders handle criticism, encourage learning and communicate with employees.

Mufti requested dedicated funding for public broadcasters by allocating adequate, earmarked funds for local content production across Doordarshan and Akashvani Kendras in the Union Territory, with a specific focus on DD Kashmir. She also sought targeted initiatives and specialised financial assistance schemes by central cultural bodies such as the culture ministry and other associated institutions for the creative fraternity in the J&K.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. During his visit, Rubio mentioned that the India-US trade deal is close to being finalized. He expressed the need to balance global energy concerns while managing sanctions linked to Russian oil. Additionally, Rubio plans to meet business leaders in Mumbai, including Gautam Adani and N Chandrasekaran.

Companies need to comply with CSR obligations if they have a net worth of 500 crore or more, turnover of 1,000 crore or more, or a net profit of 5 crore or more in the immediately preceding financial year. Under this, they must spend at least 2% of the average net profit made during the previous three financial years in areas or subjects specified by the corporate affairs ministry.

Kiwifruit imports will qualify for zero customs duty under the tariff rate quota (TRQ), subject to a minimum CIF value of $1.80 per kg while 40 tonnes of New Zealand-certified Manuka honey under the quota have been permitted for 2026. The annual limit will increase to 200 tonnes from 2027.

Yemens Houthi rebels reported six military operations targeting Saudi facilities, which included oil and airport sites. The rebel group stated that their actions were a response to Saudi strikes on Yemeni civilians. According to Houthi claims, significant damage occurred in various locations, resulting in fires and operational disruptions. They also warned Yemenis against joining Saudi coalition forces, citing recruitment incentives and dangers.

Things are set to improve for 5 zodiac signs. From your career to your relationship, you will witness a shift. With Pluto turning direct the energy these zodiac signs are feeling have transformed for the coming days.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day official visit to Tajikistan for the SCO meeting. Singh had a productive discussion with Tajikistan's Defence Minister Emomali Sobirzoda on enhancing defence cooperation. The meeting aims to bolster multilateral cooperation in trade, economy, and connectivity among SCO member states. India actively participates in various SCO initiatives focusing on startups and digital public infrastructure.

Across Europe, a wave of protests is sweeping through as citizens express their frustration over escalating living expenses and inadequate public services, particularly in education. France sees students rallying for enhanced educational facilities, while cities in Spain erupt in housing protests. Italy witnesses heated demonstrations over wage increases and healthcare issues. In Albania, the youth are clashing with authorities in anti-corruption protests.

Gangster Anil Pandit is linked to multiple extortion cases and a shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Police have arrested three alleged shooters connected to the incident and expanded their investigation. They are examining Pandit's social media posts that threaten the Bollywood industry and demand an apology from Salman Khan. Investigators are tracing communication methods used by the criminal network to coordinate attacks.

On August 10, 2025, a massive landslide unleashed over 64 million cubic meters of earth into the stunning depths of Tracy Arm fjord. The sudden collapse triggered a tsunami, soaring to record heights and reshaping the fjord's landscape. Luckily, the early morning timing minimized human exposure, resulting in no casualties and limited shoreline damage. Scientists recorded related seismic activities persisting for up to 36 hours post-event.

Hachette CEO David Shelley warns against relying on AI to write emails, arguing that CEOs and business leaders should draft their own messages to preserve independent thinking, empathy and authenticity. With 58% of leaders in the US and UK using AI to draft emails, Shelley cautions that outsourcing workplace communication to AI could weaken essential leadership skills and create a disconnect between written messages and real-life behaviour.

The deadliest drone strike hit near a market on Sunday evening in Al-Dibab town in the southwestern state of West Kordofan, which is controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that have been at war with Sudan's military since April 2023.

The French authorities have called for a curfew in Paris, specifically around the Place de la Republique and the Les Halles area. This curfew will start at 8 PM GMT on Monday night and will last until 4 AM GMT on Tuesday.