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States seek extra power to avoid outages as nighttime supply tightens, officials say

The federal government typically has access to about 14 to 15 gigawatts of electricity from coal and hydropower plants that it can allocate to St

White House monitors suspected plague case in Russia

Plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis; pneumonic plague can spread between people through respiratory droplets

Pretty in pink, but Malarikkals lilies worry ecologists

A two-year study for the Kerala State Biodiversity Board finds the water lily, which appeared in Malarikkal after the 2018 floods, has shown unpr

Between empathy and social dominance: sensitising the IITs

Why thinking matters more than speed in Maths

Finishing first is not always a sign of being good at Maths. What is important is the time taken to question, explore, make connections, and arri

Which are the top stocks you should buy or sell today?

Stock market recommendations: Dixon Technologies, GAIL, and Prestige Estates Projects have been identified as the top stocks to sell by Somil Meh

In Japan, womens sumo battles tradition and a male-dominated system for survival

More than 100 women gathered at the Kyoto City Budo Centre to practice sumo wrestling. Despite historic resistance, female participation in sumo

Tributes Pour in for Jitan Ram Manjhi on His Birthday from PM Modi and Fellow Ministers

PM Modi and various leaders extend heartfelt birthday wishes to Jitan Ram Manjhi, highlighting his contributions to public service and empowermen

Vaibhav will have to wait for his opportunity, says coach Gambhir

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be patient for his opportunities, s

Zimbabwe relish home World Cup challenge

Harare, Oct 5: The prospect of playing a World Cup on home soil, and getting an opportunity to test themselves against top teams such as India, h

Cricket Victoria chief compares Indian BBL ownership to England

MELBOURNE, Oct 5: Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins has defended the possibility of Indian investors acquiring Big Bash League (BBL)

UN chief calls for Gaza ceasefire ahead of October 7 anniversary

Antonio Guterres also said Palestinians in Gaza have faced a massive loss of life, displacement and destruction, without specifying their death t

India, Windies fined by ICC

New Delhi, Oct 5: India and the West Indies were on Monday fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for maintaining slow over-rates durin

Honda Launches Two New Adventure Bikes in India, Prices Start at Rs 1.83 Lakh

New Delhi, October 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has launched two new adventure motorcycles, the XR300L and XR300 R

Leaders Pay Tribute to Farmer Leader Mahendra Singh Tikait on His Birth Anniversary

On Mahendra Singh Tikaits birth anniversary, leaders including CM Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to the iconic farmer leader. Leaders Pay Tribute t

Two Dead After RTC Bus, Bolero Collide in Nallamala Forest

Two people, identified as Nitin, a native of Gadwal district in Telangana, and Devendranath Goud of Kurnool, sustained serious injuries in the ac

Trump urges supporters to vote by mail, reversing years of attacks on practice

President Trump shifted his stance to encourage voting by mail ahead of the midterm elections. He stated that supporters can vote by mail or in-p

Indian Mens Hockey Team Returns Home with Gold Medal from Asian Games

The Indian mens hockey team celebrated a triumphant return to Amritsar after winning gold at the Asian Games 2026. Indian Mens Hockey Team Return

Portugal stay perfect without CR7; Greece hold Germany

London, Oct 5: Goncalo Ramos is helping Portugal to forget all about Cristiano Ronaldo, while Greece took more points off Jurgen Klopp and German

Hyderabad: BJYM leaders booked for sexually harassing BJP leader

Hyderabad: The Alwal police have registered a case against former BJYM national treasurer PM Sai Prasad and four others following a complaint by

Srishti Eliminated From Bigg Boss Telugu 10; Fans Call Eviction Unfair

Bigg Boss Telugu 10 airs on Star Maa from Monday to Friday at 9:30 PM.

UK police say Tate brothers used lover boy model to lure women into online porn

Andrew and Tristan Tate are being accused by British authorities of exploiting women for online pornography. The brothers allegedly used romantic

The Nazi nuke: Werner Heisenberg was more off target than believed

Using nuclear archaeology, scientists have found that the Nobel laureate may have grossly overestimated his teams ability to build a nuclear weap

Haaland asks to come off in Norway

Porto (Portugal), Oct 5: Norway coach Stale Solbakken revealed he had a heart-to-heart conversation with Erling Haaland regarding concerns about

Spain heads to early election on November 29 as Snchez government faces setbacks

The prime ministers announcement follows consultations with ministers and PSOE members after his government struggled to advance its legislative

Ireland snub Israel handshakes, wear black armbands again

BACKA TOPOLA (Serbia), Oct 5: Ireland players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem to protest Israe

Konsa, Scott out of Eng squad ahead match against Czechia

London, Oct 5: England coach Thomas Tuchel defended the treatment of players on national-team duty after Ezri Konsa and Alex Scott on Monday beca

Indian shuttlers chase glory on BWF circuit

Vantaa (Finland), Oct 5: Indian shuttlers, led by two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, will look to build on the positives from their Asian Game

'Can vote by mail if they want': Trump defends mail-in voting, then claims 'a lot of cheating'

Separatist Parti Quebecois wins Quebec election, puts independence back on agenda

The Parti Quebecois has regained power in Quebec's provincial election, ending eight years of Coalition Avenir Quebec rule. Paul St-Pierre Plamon

Rs 2 Crore Bribe Case: Court Rejects Bail Plea of Former SOG ASP Mukesh Soni

Udaipur, October 6, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): A court in Udaipur has rejected the bail plea of former SOG Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) M

Chilakaluripet: AP Energy Ministers Driver Killed in Road Accident

The deceased was identified as Tanniru Sri Hari, the driver of Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar.

Piyush Goyal explores deeper India partnerships with Blackstone, Neuberger Berman, Este Lauder

During his US visit, the Commerce and Industry Minister held discussions with senior executives on investment linkages and business partnerships

By-Election 2026 Live Updates: Voting In 5 Assembly Constituencies, 1 Assam Lok Sabha Seat Underway

By-Election 2026 Live Updates: Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency is witnessing a triangular contest among the BJP, Congress, and the AIUDF.

Oil prices hover near $100 as Middle East supply holds up, Gulf risks persist

Oil prices are currently around $100 a barrel as stable Middle Eastern exports ease supply concerns. However, ongoing regional conflicts, includi

Oil slips as traders weigh strong West Asian exports against Gulf tensions

Brent crude futures lost 4 cents to $100.28 a barrel by 0003 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 11 cents, or 0.1%, to $89.3

California scientist Karl Deisseroth wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids

Dr. Karl Deisseroth received a Nobel Prize for his contributions to optogenetics, which advances brain science. He shared the award with research

Cornell students rally over alleged gang rape, demand tougher action against sexual violence

Cornell University students held a large rally in Ithaca, showing support for a classmate's gang-rape allegations. The demonstrators called for s

Trump claims Iran behind flydubai attack

Washington: US President Donald Trump said that he personally believes Iran was responsible for the attempted attack on a FlyDubai flight, even a

All 3 Indians safe after vessel attacked in Black Sea, 2 foreigners killed

The vessel, MV ROYAD MAMMADOV, was attacked in the Black Sea, following which some crew members were injured and taken to Romania for medical tre

Enhanced Security Measures in New Delhi Ahead of Opposition Protest

New Delhi tightens security at Jantar Mantar in anticipation of an opposition protest, with police on high alert. Enhanced Security Measures in N

AAP steps up Oct 10 protest plans, prepares backup leadership amid arrest fears

Aam Aadmi Party leaders are making arrangements for an upcoming protest on October 10. They anticipate possible arrests of key leaders and have d

CEC row LIVE updates: INDIA bloc to hold protest march from Parliament to ECI headquarters against 'vote chori'

The principal Opposition party is also likely to reach out to other parties outside the INDIA bloc, like the DMK and AAP, and invite them to join

CCTV On Screens, 7-Day Week, 2 AM Shifts: Worker Quits Toxic Job After Months Of Surveillance

After months of burnout, the employee wrote a resignation email listing every instance of what he describes as toxic behaviour and sent it to the

Piyush Goyal meets US business leaders, seeks investments in India

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met US business leaders and discussed opportunities to further deepen partnerships and investments in In

Pak, Saudi, Turkey agree on rapid force deployment amid Houthi attacks

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to take measures for the rapid deployment of military forces in the kingdom amid escalating tensio

Chicago woman sues US government, says CBP agent fired at her from behind

Marimar Martinez filed a lawsuit against the federal government after being shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent. The shooting occurred

Voting begins in Bengal bypolls to Nandigram, Rejinagar seats

Kolkata: Polling began Tuesday, October 6, at 7 am for by-elections in the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly constituencies in West Bengal amid ti

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals positive open; most Asian markets rise on tech rally

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Tuesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive open for the Nifty50. Most Asian markets advanced on suppor

Muni Aditya Sagar Ji Invited to World of Humanity

Udaipur, October 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): A six-member delegation led by Narayan Seva Sansthan President Prashant Agrawal offered a coconut to Di

RBI MPC October 2026 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live

RBI MPC meet: At its August monetary policy review, the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and maintained its 'neutral' stance

Taiwan says US defence commitment unchanged as $14 billion arms sale hangs

Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo stated that the US commitment to arms sales has not changed. Koo mentioned that discussions about breaki

Man Shares Why Appreciating Progress Matters Before Setting The Next Goal

Gillis wrote that before asking what needs to happen next, a person should take a moment to recognise what is already worth appreciating.

Trump says he personally believes Iran was behind flydubai attack; Vance says no proof yet

US President Donald Trump stated he personally believes Iran was behind the recent attack on a flydubai flight. The incident occurred when Omani

Stock ideas for today: Kotak Sec is bullish on HAL & one more stock

Kotak Securities recommends 'Add' on Hindustan Aeronautics and 'Buy' on Honasa Consumer, citing strong order visibility and margin expansion for

UN Secretary-General Urges Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza Ahead of Attack Anniversary

Antonio Guterres calls for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza as the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks approaches. UN Secretary-General Urges P

Silchar Municipal Corporation Election Results LIVE: Vote counting from 8 am, BJP-AGP in contest with Congress

The counting of votes for the maiden Silchar Municipal Corporation (SMC) election will take place today, after the State Election Commission, Ass

Trump's Ex-Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Joins Fox News

Karoline Leavitt, who gave birth to her second child in the spring, stepped down in late August to focus on her family.

UN Chief Urges Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza Ahead of Attack Anniversary

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza before the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. UN Chief Urges

US launches sweeping citizenship crackdown

Washington: The Trump administration has launched what it calls the largest denaturalisation effort in modern US history, moving to strip 40 natu

Bypolls 2026: Four regions, six seats and a fresh test for Indias political map

Voting began in six constituencies across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry on Tuesday morning. The results of the elections will be

UN is gridlocked, no longer represents wider global interests: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called for reform in the United Nations, saying the global body has become irrelevant to the dec

Elon Musk Becomes Trillionaire Again As SpaceX, Tesla Shares Rise

Elon Musk's fortune jumped by $65 billion on Monday to $1.04 trillion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, as the value of his stakes

CEC row: Security heightened around Jantar Mantar, ECI HQ ahead of opposition march today

Security has been reinforced around Jantar Mantar and the Election Commission of India headquarters in New Delhi. The police heightened their pre

Rs 2 Crore Bribe Case: SOG ASP Mukesh Soni Suspended

Jaipur, October 6, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan government has suspended SOG Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mukesh Kumar Soni,

INDIA Bloc MPs to March to ECI Demanding Gyanesh Kumar's Ouster

Leaders of several INDIA bloc parties are expected to participate in the march and raise their concerns before the Election Commission

Test for BJP in Bengal, TVK in TN; bypolls in 5 assembly constituencies, 1 LS seat begins

Voting commenced at 7 am for multiple by-elections across West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry on Tuesday. In West Bengal, significant contests inc

Security tightened at EC office ahead of INDIA bloc SIR protest

New Delhi: Security arrangements were heightened around the Election Commission headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 6, in view of the I

Congress gears up for statewide Punjab campaign with Pargat Singhs appointment

Congress is preparing to begin its statewide campaign in Punjab, appointing Pargat Singh as the new president. Senior leader Sachin Pilot praised

Mike Vrabel Sends Blunt Message To C.J. Gardner-Johnson After New England Patriots Big Victory

Mike Vrabel responds to C.J. Gardner-Johnson after the Patriots Week 4 victory, while Mack Hollins calf injury creates another concern for New En

Trump blames Iran for flydubai incident, Vance 'defers', says 'nothing conclusively yet'

Form 6 controversy: CJPs Ashutosh Ranka claims ECI took down September 26 press release after SC remark, PIB replies

The Press Information Bureaus Fact Check unit has rejected a claim by CJPs Ashutosh Ranka that the Election Commission of India removed its Septe

2 people killed, including a student, after Florida school bus rolls over in crash

Florida bus crash: A tragic accident occurred in Winter Haven when a school bus was hit by an oncoming car. The bus carried nearly 40 people, inc

Why NFL fans were unhappy with the suspensions

NFL fans questioned whether Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill received strong enough suspensions after separate incidents with players in Week 4.

Amitabh Bachchan Says He Has to Run to the Bed Amid KBC Shoot

The actor is currently seen hosting 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', the Hindi version of the British quiz show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'

Missed IIT by 0.01, rejected by MIT: Meet Perplexitys Aravind Srinivas

Aravind Srinivas overcame significant educational hurdles after failing to meet the cut-off at IIT Madras. Taking charge of his learning, he self

VC funding dips in September despite big deals; More voices join the lineup at TechSparks 2026

Venture capital funding into Indian startups saw an 8.3% year-on-year dip in September, despite four $100 million deals. However, there were some

UN Largely Irrelevant to Major Global Issues: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar also said some countries were resisting reform of the UN while invoking Africa's interests, despite what he described as a clear Afric

Breaking News Live Updates: Voting begins for bypolls across Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Jeffrey Archer, novelist whose real life rivaled his thrillers, dies at 86

In a life of achievement and disgrace, he wrote best-selling novels with themes he knew intimately: ambition, self-promotion, misbehavior and sca

War-weary Israelis rethink loyalty to Netanyahu before election

Residents in northern Israel are reassessing their political support for Prime Minister Netanyahu as elections approach. Many former supporters e

Channels are open, but Cuba and Trumps US remain far from the negotiating table: Report

Cuba and the United States are not engaged in formal negotiations but maintain communication channels. Lianys Torres Rivera emphasized Cuba's rea

India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Begins In Uttarakhand, Focus On Mountain Warfare

The Indian Army contingent comprises troops from a Bhairav Battalion, while the UAE Army contingent has troops from a Mountain Infantry Battalion

Delhi ACP Vivek Bhagat's additional DCP charge withdrawn as Crime Branch probes harassment complaint

The Delhi government has withdrawn, for now, the order assigning ACP Vivek Bhagat the current duty charge of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Po

Pete and Jim, this should absolutely ensure your election, I guarantee you that

In response to rising diesel prices, US President Donald Trump has enacted an executive order designed to alleviate financial pressures across mu

Pinterest names Amazon executive James Dibbo as new CFO

Pinterest announced the appointment of James Dibbo as its new chief financial officer effective October 26. Dibbo previously led financial operat

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap election after housing bill defeat

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a snap election set for November 29 after parliament rejected proposed housing relief measures. Na

U.S. envoy holds rare meeting with Sudans top general in push to seek end to fighting

The rare meeting between Massad Boulos and Abdel-Fattah Burhan comes as the U.S., Egypt and other intermediaries seek to renew pressure on the wa

Jane Street denies market manipulation charges, questions SEBIs renewed investigation

The Wall Street firm is seeking further information on the investigation as its appeal against SEBIs action continues before the tribunal

Houthis target Aramco refinery, Saudi capital airport as Mecca defence pact activated

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's infrastructure. The reported strikes inc