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Mumbai, Nov 4 (PTI) Stock markets rallied for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, with the benchmark Sensex climbing by nearly 384 points to close above the 77,000 mark on buying in blue-chip financial, FMCG and auto shares amid foreign fund inflows and easing crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 383.55 points, or 0.50 per cent, to settle at 77,301.40, its highest close in more than two months. During the day, it surged 478.19 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 77,396.04. In the five-day

WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) Yes, the 2026 midterms will be remembered for the astonishing number of losses that Democrats handed to President Donald Trump. But in the background, something perhaps equally seismic unfolded: a wave of firsts that elevated into high office members of groups that had, until now, been kept largely at the margins. There were cheers and happy tears at election parties from New Mexico to Georgia late Tuesday once it became clear voters had elected the countrys first Bl

WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) Democrats seized control of both the Senate and House on Tuesday, scoring sweeping victories in Republican strongholds for the first time in generations as tens of millions of voters delivered a scathing rebuke to President Donald Trump. Voters in conservative bastions who had propelled the president to his second term in office just two years ago swung dramatically toward Democrats, fueled by deep frustration over the unpopular war with Iran, anxiety over the high c

New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday hit back at Home Minister Amit Shah over his offer to convene a special session of Parliament on the SIR issue, saying he should first ensure the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and suspend the exercise if he was serious about the proposal. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh pointed out that 82 days had passed since the Monsoon Session of Parliament was adjourned sine die, but the session ha

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Oct 30 (PTI) A helicopter on the way from Badrinath to Dehradun carrying six people crashed near Joshimath on Friday afternoon, Uttarakhand disaster management officials said. Officials in Chamoli district said that teams have rushed to the spot to conduct rescue operations. One pilot and five passengers were on board. It is not yet known if there were any casualties. The helicopter, belonging to a private company, was returning to Dehradun from Badrinath when it crashed a

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 29 (PTI) The Congress on Thursday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his taunt at the opposition partys showing in the MLC elections, saying he must stop trolling and sermonising others and instead reflect on why the BJP lost both seats in his own parliamentary constituency of Varanasi. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that from Varanasi and Nagpur to Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Patna, the people have clearly passed a no-confidence moti

Sydney, Oct 29 (Conversation) For many, the internet is feeling less secure these days, thanks to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools making it easier than ever to exploit hidden security flaws. Last weeks PHP incident is a great example. PHP is one of the main technologies that run in the background, supporting more than 70% of the websites we use every day. A critical vulnerability prompted many organisations to take their websites offline to secure them. The national cyber security

Mumbai, Oct 29 (PTI) Congress candidate Abhijeet Wanjari was on Thursday declared the winner in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections from Nagpur after a keenly-watched vote counting exercise that stretched for more than 40 hours. Wanjari defeated BJPs Sudhakar Kohale by 3,271 votes to retain the Nagpur Division Graduates constituency seat, which has been a traditional stronghold of the saffron party. The counting of votes began on Tuesday morning and concluded in the wee hours of Thursd

NEW DELHI, Oct 26 (Reuters) A group of 21 news publishers, including companies owned by billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, has challenged Indias privacy law in court, arguing it would trample investigative work and let New Delhi identify journalists sources, documents show. Prime Minister Narendra Modis government last year announced implementation of a privacy law to protect digital personal data of users, raising compliance requirements for platforms like Meta and Google. The publis

Sydney, Oct 23 (Conversation) You spend your pregnancy researching and planning for when your baby finally arrives, as well as considering what might happen if things dont go according to plan. But as over-stretched hospitals rush women through labour and discharge them early where possible, you might be left with less choice than you expected. In recent years, parliamentary inquiries in New South Wales and Tasmania have investigated the mistreatment of women during childbirth, showing how ignor

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) Amid the row over his picture exhibition, Raihan Vadra, visual artist and son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, said on Thursday that most art is political and an art institution should not say that political content is not allowed. Raihan Vadra said he was irked by the Bikaner House administration removing several of his artistic pictures on the pretext that they were political but more so as it also removed a picture of the national flag in his absence. Vadra sa

WASHINGTON, October 22, 2026 (AP) Regardless of the outcome in the coming election, a new AP-NORC poll shows voters from both major political parties want the next Congress to focus on making life more affordable and ending the war in Iran, while fewer are looking for an emphasis on President Donald Trump whether its investigating him or supporting his agenda. The results suggest that voters are ready for Congress to tackle core issues, despite Trumps centrality in the midterm campaign. About

Mumbai, Oct 22 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their slide to a third straight session on Thursday, as surging crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia dampened investor sentiment. A broad-based selloff, especially across FMCG, power and IT stocks, and weak global cues also kept domestic equities under pressure. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 460.30 points, or 0.62 per cent, to close at 73,249.39. During the day, the benchmark tumbled 704.58 points, or 0.

New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) When someone with power becomes afraid of the expression of another, he doesnt know it, but he has already lost the very power he is trying to protect, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Thursday amid the row surrounding her photographer sons exhibition. Artist and photographer Raihan Vadra, the son of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Robert Vadra, on Wednesday said the Bikaner House administration pulled down many of his pictures of the recent Delhi protests ahead of

PARIS, October 21, 2026 (AP) French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that foreign leaders including those on the other side of the Atlantic are trying to exploit Frances tense social climate for their own political agenda. Protests over soaring living costs have led to widespread rioting and looting in France. U.S. President Donald Trump has used the violence to rally his political supporters, making unsubstantiated claims that Muslim migrants are responsible for the unrest, and urgin

New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were among the around 250 people detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday night following an over eight-hour sit-in protest inside the Akashvani Bhawan premises, after they were stopped from marching towards the Election Commissions office here. Around 50 MPs were among detainees, according to police sources. The detainees were being taken to New Police Lines at Kingsway Camp. Police forcibly removed Rahul Gandhi, along wi

Wollongong (Australia), Sep 29 (Conversation) In the last few years, theres been a lot of interest in calorie-restricted diets for weight loss. These can vary significantly, from intermittent fasting (where you restrict eating to a certain window of the day), alternate day fasting (where you consume limited or no calories on every other day) to the Fast 800 which promotes rapid weight loss by drastically reducing calories with the Mediterranean diet. The basic idea might seem obvious: reduce how

NEW DELHI, Sept 28 (Reuters) Opposition groups are demanding the resignation of Indias election chief Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of widespread voter-list manipulation during the verification of the countrys one billion voters. The calls come barely a month after US President Donald Trump praised Kumar, a former bureaucrat who took over as Indias chief election commissioner in February 2025, for insisting that Indian voters prove their identity with photo ID, unlike in the US. Criticism of K

New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday asked media outlets, journalists and publishing platforms to practise responsible, empathetic and restrained journalism while reporting sexual offences. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said sensationalist headlines, graphic or lurid descriptions of sexual violence, and insensitive phraseology fail to serve any public interest and risk causing severe secondary trauma to the victims and their families. The top court took co

Chicago, Sep 28 (Conversation) Would you like your receipt? Its a question youre likely to hear every time you pop into the grocery store or stop for a latte on the way to work. Some people may also have heard warnings that have circulated for more than 15 years that if you say yes, toxic chemicals might rub off on your fingertips. As a recent example, a 2025 study from the Center for Environmental Health, a nonprofit advocacy organization focused on toxic chemicals in consumer products, claimed

Mumbai, Sep 28 (PTI) Stock markets tumbled on Monday, with the benchmark Sensex plunging 1,124 points to a six-month low and the Nifty closing below 22,800 as surging crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainties, and weak global trends hit investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,124.02 points, or 1.52 per cent, to settle at 72,771.72, the lowest closing level since March 30, 2026. During the day, it lost 1,179.51 points, or 1.59 per cent, to 72,716.23. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped

LUCKNOW, India, September 28, 2026 (AP) At least 62 people have died after days of heavy rain and flooding in northern Indias Uttar Pradesh state, officials said Monday. The state government said 46 people were injured and more than 1,000 houses were damaged after three days of heavy rainfall caused flooding in several districts. Schools were closed Monday in parts of the state, including the capital, Lucknow, while rescue teams moved people from flooded areas to safer locations. Residents were

Edinburgh (UK), Sep 28 (The Conversation) If youve ever pushed yourself through a hard workout, youve probably felt the burn. Its that familiar sensation of pain and exhaustion in the muscles, where they almost feel like theyre on fire. This feeling has long been said to be caused by a build-up of lactic acid in the muscles. In fact, this remains a common explanation from recreational exercisers to elite athletes. But this belief is wrong and lactic acid actually has nothing to do with the burn

New Delhi, Sep 25 (PTI) Wearing masks bearing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars face and with their hands bound in chains, Indian Youth Congress workers on Friday protested against the Election Commission, demanding Kumars resignation over alleged differences among the poll panels top officers on key electoral decisions. The protesters raised slogans and displayed posters and banners demanding accountability from Kumar as they marched from the IYC office on Raisina Road towards the Elec

If youve priced a new PC build recently, you already know the figures arent pretty. Less obvious from any single glance at a storefront is that this doesnt represent a simple hiccup in the economics of the market. This represents a fundamental change in the approach to selling memory products by a certain number of major firms within the industry, and they have binding contracts which extend significantly beyond the lifetime of this particular problem. The damage in dollars Prices of memory and

New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) Gold and silver prices surged to more than three-month high levels in the national capital on Friday, extending their gains for a second straight session as a weak US dollar and firm global trends drove investors towards precious metals. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity appreciated by Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,63,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), up from the previous close of Rs 1,62,300 per 10 grams, according to local traders. The precious metal was last quoted