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New Delhi, Nov 11 (PTI) Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining Rs 800 to Rs 1.45 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as thin trading activity during the Diwali holiday weighed on the precious metal. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal depreciated Rs 800 to Rs 1,45,600 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Tuesdays close of Rs 1,46,400 per 10 grams, according to local traders. Silver also joined the decline after holding steady for two sessions, with

BENGALURU, Nov 11 (Reuters) Indias government ordered internet providers to block 129 illegal betting websites this year based on two state high court orders that Reuters has found were fake, findings that have triggered at least one police investigation. The forgeries are the latest sign that fake orders are slipping past Indias official content removal mechanism, considered one of the worlds strictest, and could impact the online presence of any organisation operating in the country. Court pr

Mumbai, Nov 11 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher for the second day on Wednesday, aided by foreign fund inflows, better-than-expected Q2 results and a sustained moderation in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 772.75 points, or 0.95 per cent, to settle at 81,879.40. During the day, it jumped 1,413.75 points, or 1.74 per cent, to 82,520.40. The 50-share NSE Nifty closed 210.40 points, or 0.84 per cent, higher at 25,255.05. Among the 30 Sensex firms,

New Delhi, Nov 11 (PTI) Stress may have a stronger association with poorer health-related quality of life among adults living with two or more chronic conditions than among those without any such condition, according to a new study conducted in Finland. The findings, published in the journal Health Promotion International, also showed that adults who found it easier to access, understand and use health information tended to report lower levels of stress. The researchers said both the clarity of

Brisbane, Nov 11 (Conversation) Women whove had menopausal symptoms for years such as night sweats, mood changes, and new aches and pains might be wondering when they will ever end. But if you google how long does menopause last? you might not get the result youre hoping for. The answer is nuanced, and depends on how we think about menopause. One answer is a day. Another is it depends. A third is the rest of your life. How can menopause be just a day? Menopause technically refers to a single d

TEL AVIV, Israel, November 11, 2026 (AP) Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus policies as the new parliament was sworn in. The pledge sets the stage for a consequential month of legislative action and coalition negotiations. Eisenkot, a former military chief, has up to six weeks to form a government that would end the tenure of Israels longest-serving prime minister.

Mumbai, Nov 11 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 7 paise to 93.70 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, backed by a steady return of foreign capital, softer crude oil prices and improving geopolitical sentiment. Forex traders said foreign investors are gradually finding their way back into the domestic market, after months of cautious participation and substantial outflows. The rupee has emerged as one of Asias best-performing currencies in FY27. If foreign fund inflows continue, it could

New Delhi, Nov 11 (PTI) Congress leader Sonia Gandhi questioned her husband and then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on the Shah Bano case, pointing out that newspapers were accusing him of sacrificing Muslim womens interests and asking him why he was letting this happen. Rajiv Gandhi replied that he was trying to deal with a complicated situation fairly and asked wouldnt he defend womens rights. The conversation is part of Sonia Gandhis memoir, Belonging: A Journey Of Love, which hit the stands on

ANTALYA, Turkey, November 11, 2026 (AP) Five countries have backed a plan to double the number of homes with rooftop solar panels worldwide by 2030, as U.N. climate talks in Turkey focus on expanding access to electricity and transitioning away from fossil fuels. The new Global Rooftop Solar Declaration launched Tuesday on the second day of this years climate talks, known as COP31. The aim is to double the number of homes with rooftop solar panels from about 150 million today to at least 300 mi

RANCHI, India, Nov 11 (Reuters) At Orient Crafts factory in Ranchi, hundreds of women stitch dresses, shirts and childrens clothing for British retailers Next and Marks & Spencer. Not long ago, most of Orient Crafts output would have gone to the US. But founder Sudhir Dhingra, 77, has cut shipments there since the US hiked tariffs, which rose to as much as 50% last year, hitting orders from customers including American Eagle and Gap. Even with duties now lower and the possibility of a trade pac

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Rahul Gandhi, who was born rather thin but grew up to be a chubby child with a double chin, was a joy to the entire family, especially his grandmother who would break into a smile after a long and tiring day, recalls Sonia Gandhi in her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love. The then prime minister would pick the infant Rahul up, play a game with him, and he would grab her or pull at her sari or at her hair, and she would laugh delightedly. Rahul was a source of joy to us a

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Gold prices eased by Rs 500 to Rs 1,46,400 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, tracking weak global trends and a steady US dollar. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal closed at Rs 1,46,900 per 10 grams on Monday. Silver, however, remained steady for the second straight session at Rs 1,92,500 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), according to local traders. Traders said gold prices retreated in the domestic market in line with weakness in international bullio

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) The second UPA term brought with it personal challenges for Sonia Gandhi. Her medical needs went beyond the occasional bouts of asthma, allergies and stomach troubles as she was diagnosed with cancer twice. Gandhi, who has never spoken earlier about her medical conditions, shared in her just released memoir that a year after surgery for breast cancer in 2010, another growth was detected in her pancreas during a follow-up test. Our second UPA term brought me some personal

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) A frantic Sonia Gandhi started calling everyone she could when her son Rahul Gandhis security disappeared for reasons best known to themselves during the Bharat Jodo Yatra as a massive crowd closed around him during the sensitive Kashmir leg of the movement, the former Congress president recounts in her memoir. Gandhi writes about moments of panic when her son Rahul Gandhis security mysteriously disappeared amidst a surging crowd during the Kashmir leg of the Bharat Jodo

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) One fine morning in September 1968, the news of Sonia Gandhis pregnancy sent waves of happiness around the Gandhi household. The otherwise stern expressions of Indira Gandhi melted to kiss and hug the to-be mother and exclaim, One big baby having another baby! But it was not to be. Gandhi gave birth to a boy on January 18, 1969, through normal delivery, two months too soon from her due date. The family was overjoyed but their happiness lasted barely a day. The famously re

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Towards the end of 1973, Sanjay Gandhi was introduced to Maneka Gandhi, a pretty and vivacious girl, ten years younger than him and still a minor. Within a year, they were married and Maneka, now 18, became part of the Gandhi family, recalls Sonia Gandhi in her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love. She narrates the oft discussed story of the high-spirited and talkative girl who became the Choti Bahu and the domestic and political fallout that would be termed a reality show

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) The Monica Lewinsky scandal had subsided when Bill Clinton came to India in 2000 but old habits die hard, says Sonia Gandhi in her memoir, recalling the then US president every now and then surreptitiously sizing up the more striking women at a reception. The Clinton anecdote is among the many interactions with world leaders, including Princess Diana and Nicolas Sarkozy, Gandhi has recounted in her just released book Belonging: A Journey Of Love. She talks at length about

New Delhi, Nov 10 (AFP) Sonia Gandhi went from a small Italian village to the heart of power in the worlds most populous nation, becoming the matriarch of a political dynasty which has shaped much of independent Indias history. Now, the famously private 79-year-old is to publish her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, offering an account of a life shaped by what she has called love, duty, loss and finding a place to belong. The book, out Tuesday, arrives as the Congress party she once led seek

NEW DELHI, Nov 10 (Reuters) Three contract workers died in Indias southern Tamil Nadu state after inhaling gas at a Tata Electronics factory that makes parts for Apple iPhones, a district official said, triggering investigations by the companies and the state government of Tamil Nadu. The deaths are the latest incident to affect Apples iPhone supply chain in India, where Tata accounts for roughly 40% of iPhone assembly and Foxconn makes up the rest. The three died on Monday, during maintenance

Jaipur, Nov 10 (PTI) Renowned social activist and Barefoot College founder Sanjit Bunker Roy, who spent more than five decades working for rural development and womens empowerment, died at his home in Tilonia in Rajasthans Ajmer district on Tuesday morning. He was 81. Roy breathed his last in the presence of his wife, noted social activist Aruna Roy, and others close to him, people associated with him said in a statement here. Bunker Roy passed away peacefully at 6.15 am this morning with Aruna

LONDON, November 10, 2026 (AP) British writer M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize for fiction on Monday for The End of Everything, a satirical dystopian novel whose themes of catastrophe and apocalypse chime with our uneasy times. Its the first work of science fiction to take the prestigious 50,000 pound ($67,000) literary award, but 81-year-old Harrison said he doesnt want to be hemmed in by the sci-fi label. He said Booker recognition after six decades as an author shows that the era of gen

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Domestic equity, currency and debt markets will remain closed on Tuesday on account of Diwali Balipratipada.

New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) In the crowded political landscape of Uttar Pradesh, a new entrant has emerged former CBI chief M Nageshwar Rao, whose party, Sarvajan Sanatan Party, has sought applications from prospective candidates for upcoming assembly elections. Rao, a Hyderabad-based retired IPS officer, joined the party as National President on the banks of the Ganga in Kashi nearly a month ago. He said the outfit is launching the first phase of its process to select prospective candidates for all

New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) Gold staged a modest recovery on Monday, with prices rising by Rs 600 to Rs 1,46,900 per 10 grams in the national capital as weak crude rates and a firm global trend lifted investor sentiment. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal closed at Rs 1,46,300 per 10 grams on Friday. Silver, however, failed to join the recovery and remained unchanged at Rs 1,92,500 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), according to local traders. The domestic bullion market drew support from easing

NEW DELHI, November 9, 2026 (AP) A thick blanket of smog shrouded Indias capital Monday after firecrackers lit up the skies over New Delhi during Diwali celebrations, compounding dangerously high pollution levels and intensifying the seasonal air pollution crisis that grips the city every year. Despite restrictions on fireworks, residents in New Delhi celebrated the Hindu festival of lights with firecrackers on Sunday evening, releasing smoke and fine particulate matter into the atmosphere. The

Mumbai, Nov 9 (PTI) The rupee settled higher by 5 paise at 93.93 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, boosted by easing crude oil prices, stronger foreign fund inflows, and optimism regarding de-escalation in West Asia. Forex traders said continued foreign inflows, stable crude, and a mild dollar offer tailwinds for the rupee. However, gains were capped by renewed greenback demand, geopolitical risks, and a rebound in energy prices. In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee o

Mumbai, Nov 9 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday amid a correction in crude oil prices and buying in blue-chip bank and financial stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 107.25 points, or 0.13 per cent, to settle at 81,106.65. During the day, it climbed 340.01 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 81,339.41. The 50-share NSE Nifty rose 58.25 points, or 0.23 per cent, to close at 25,044.65. In the 30 Sensex firms, State Bank of India, Trent, Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, HDFC

London, Nov 9 (Conversation) Natural, herbal and organic toothpastes are becoming familiar sights on shop shelves, often promoted as healthier alternatives to conventional products. Some contain ingredients such as aloe vera, neem or green tea. But before changing toothpaste, there is one important question to consider: does it contain fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral that helps protect teeth against decay. Some toothpastes marketed as natural contain it, while others do not. The words on the fro

PARIS, November 9, 2026 (AP) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies on Monday, with unresolved world crises on the agenda and questions about how President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Partys massive losses in the midterm elections. Two days of talks among the U.S., Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan in Paris coincide with major protests across Europe, including in the French

ANTALYA, Turkey, November 9, 2026 (AP) World leaders, delegates and climate activists on Monday will begin negotiations on curbing climate change, which in the last year has led to rising temperatures, deadly heat waves in Europe and beyond, and has played a role in disasters like the devastating floods in Nepal. This U.N. climate summit, called the Conference of the Parties, or COP31, also comes as the war in Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up global prices of gasolin

Mumbai, Nov 9 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 24 paise to 93.74 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by lower crude prices, improving foreign flows and hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East. Forex traders said the overall outlook for the rupee remains positive as any progress towards peace in the Middle East reduces the risk premium in crude oil and provides further support to the rupee. Over the weekend, encouraging news came from the Middle East, as President Donald Trump

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

WASHINGTON, November 7, 2026 (AP) Andy Soma, 24, doesnt identify with either political party, and hes been skipping elections since he became old enough to vote. But this year, disappointed with the economy and President Donald Trumps war with Iran, he cast his midterm ballot for Roy Cooper, the North Carolina Democrat now headed to the Senate. I would describe it as the first time that Ive truly felt the need to vote, said Soma, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in mathematics at North Carolina State Un

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

WASHINGTON, November 6, 2026 (AP) Harmeet Dhillon, a conservative attorney who oversaw a radical reshaping of the United States Justice Departments Civil Rights Division, celebrated the mass departures of career lawyers and spearheaded sweeping investigations into elite universities, said Thursday that she had resigned from her post. Dhillon had been a powerful and divisive figure inside President Donald Trumps Justice Department since her confirmation last year as assistant attorney general, w

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

New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Modi government over Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singhs remarks that voter ID will replace Aadhaar for identifying beneficiaries for social welfare programmes, saying this isnt just vote theft, its rights theft. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha termed as a conspiracy the Modi government ministers announcement that benefits of schemes will now be determined not by Aadhaar, but by Voter ID. The conspiracy runs very

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

BENGALURU, Nov 6 (Reuters) Police orders asking X to block online accounts of two of Indias most prominent free speech groups were fake, the social media company told an Indian court on Friday, days after the purported content removal requests sparked a public outcry. The orders, submitted through Xs online reporting form in the name of a senior Delhi police officer, sought the removal of the accounts of the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) and the Software Freedom Law Centre, India (SFLC.in),

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

Prayagraj, Aug 5 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Thursday provided relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, refusing to overturn a Varanasi court order rejecting an application for an FIR against him over his alleged remarks on Sikhs during his US visit in 2024. The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Varanasi on October 17, 2025 rejected the application of petitioner Nageshwar Mishra to register a case against Gandhi for his alleged statement. Newspaper reports quoted Gandhi as saying that Sik