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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sharad Pawar after his hospital discharge, showing concern for his health. Modi urged the 85-year-old leader to focus on his recovery and assured him of capable leadership. Supriya Sule, Pawar's daughter, will assist in looking after the country during his rest. Pawar was treated for pleuritic pain and is now stable and recovering.

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Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors shares rallied, tracking a sharp fall in crude oil prices and a broader market recovery amid hopes of a negotiated settlement to the Iran conflict. Brent crude plunged nearly 9% in the previous session and extended losses on Thursday, easing fuel cost concerns for fleet operators.

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Arab lawmaker Ahmad Tibi mentioned the Joint List's potential partnership with Jewish parties to oust Netanyahu. This collaboration could alter decades of Israeli political traditions and dynamics. The Joint List seeks to influence outgoing government decisions while remaining outside its administration. Netanyahu's opponents face a dilemma regarding the inclusion of Arab parties due to historical mistrust.

Washington: President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in Tuesday's midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for Republicans in House, Senate and gubernatorial races.Most voters said that Trump's own policies had smothered growth and drove costs even higher, according to The AP Voter Poll, a survey of roughly 100,000 midterm voters.Also Read: Democrats vow bill to end Iran war after midterm sweepThe president's message that the fault lay with his pred

Indian Railways runs 18,000 special trains for festive rush, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ather Energy shares ended a five-session winning streak as the shareholder lock-in period expired, making 21% of its outstanding equity eligible for trading. The development comes after the EV maker reported its first quarterly profit, while Nomura retained its Buy rating.

Pricol shares rallied after the company reported strong Q2FY27 results, with consolidated net profit rising 33% and revenue increasing 35% year-on-year. The company also highlighted business recognitions, operational priorities and a positive trend across key moving averages.

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticized the Punjab government for misleading the public regarding stubble burning, linking a rise in farm fires to deteriorating air quality in the capital. He called out Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's false claims and highlighted the failure to provide solutions for farmers, while asserting that pollution was exacerbated by smoke from Punjab.

The outcome of the US midterm elections is expected to offer only marginal relief to India. Crude oil prices and potential tariffs on Russian oil purchases will continue to present economic challenges. While a Democratic majority may enhance diplomatic engagement, immediate trade relief seems unlikely. The rupee and foreign portfolio investor inflows could see some positive impact.

Eight fishermen and State Disaster Response Force personnel went missing during a rescue operation at Bethupalli Lake. They were stranded in floodwaters, prompting the SDRF to launch a rescue operation on Wednesday. The situation gained attention from Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who directed increased efforts for their safe return.

Saurabh Chandrakar, accused of masterminding the Mahadev betting app scam, was extradited from Oman for interrogation. The Central Bureau of Investigation is seeking information on Chhattisgarh public servants allegedly involved in corruption. Reports claim that huge amounts of protection money were paid to facilitate illegal operations of the betting syndicate. Investigations have revealed a substantial financial network utilising fake bank accounts for gambling transactions.

BSE shares rose sharply after the exchange reported a 44.9% year-on-year increase in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 809 crore. Motilal Oswal maintained its Buy rating, Bernstein retained Underperform, while Nuvama continued with Hold. Here's what the three brokerages said about BSE's earnings and growth outlook.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker reportedly struck a mine while attempting to navigate through restricted waters. Another supertanker encountered a fire as it exited the route in the eastern section of the strait. A tugboat that responded to assist also caught fire in the process.

Former Formula One world champion Alan Jones has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation said on Thursday.

NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Mumbais Breach Candy Hospital on Thursday for a routine medical check-up, a day after being discharged from Punes Ruby Hall Clinic. He is stable and doing well, according to an official statement from Ruby Hall Clinic.

The US midterm election results have put 141 GW of planned data-centre capacity at risk of tighter policy restrictions, potentially slowing AI infrastructure investments, while supporting US Treasury bonds, according to an ICICI Bank report.

The National Conference (NC) has described Aga Ruhullah Mehdis resignation from the party and Lok Sabha as a success for the BJPs Operation Lotus in Kashmir. NC MLAs Salman Sagar and Sajjad Shaheen accused Mehdi of betraying the party and his electorate, while alleging that he had helped the BJP divide people in the Valley.

S Jaishankar recently met with Guyana President Irfaan Ali to review their bilateral cooperation agreements. They discussed the implementation of a UPI-like system and the extension of a USD 500 million Line of Credit. Additionally, agreements were signed for manufacturing projects and Quick Impact Projects in Guyana. Jaishankar also engaged with leaders from Australia and the United Kingdom to strengthen economic partnerships.

China has informed Japanese investor SoftBank that it will block the $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics segment. This decision is driven by concerns about data transfer overseas for artificial intelligence training. SoftBank had hoped for approval after reaching an agreement last October. ABB's robotics business significantly relies on the Chinese market, contributing about 30% of its total operations.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, HDFC Bank has taken initiatives to boost agricultural productivity in the Kashmir region. This program has successfully raised revenues for local Farmer Producer Organisations, including one that reached Rs 1.4 crore. Farmers are receiving training to process and market their goods effectively, creating direct sales links for improved pricing.

West Bengal's government plans to introduce lessons on Syama Prasad Mookerjee in the school curriculum. The chapter discussing the Singur anti-land acquisition movement will be removed from Class 8 textbooks. Information and Communication Technology will also be added as a subject for students in Classes 5 to 8. The government is currently considering rescheduling upcoming Madhyamik and Higher Secondary examinations to avoid conflicts.

Indian equities are outperforming Asian peers, supported by stronger-than-expected corporate earnings, improving valuations and renewed foreign investor inflows. September-quarter profits rose 20% among major companies, boosting market sentiment. However, elevated oil prices, currency pressures and slower earnings upgrades remain key risks to sustaining the rally.

Polling for the Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency and Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency elections commenced at 7 am in Andhra Pradesh. Security measures were implemented in both NTR and Anakapalli districts to ensure safe voting. A total of 16 ZPTC seats and 276 MPTC seats were contested in NTR district. Eligible voters were informed to carry identity documents to the polling stations.

The Government of Odisha has signed a three-year MoU with Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. This agreement aims to strengthen evidence-based policymaking through research and collaboration. J-PAL South Asia will support various governmental departments to address their policy priorities effectively. A Steering Committee will oversee the partnership and monitor project development every six months. The collaboration builds on ongoing efforts to improve areas such as education, sanitation, an

One deputy died and another is on life support following a firefight with a suspect in Spokane County. Deputies were responding to a report of a woman shot by her brother when the incident occurred. After a gunfight, deputies discovered the suspect dead inside the home along with additional victims. The injured woman is hospitalized but her injuries are not life-threatening.