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October 31 Panchang: Important Astrological Insights and Travel Recommendations

Discover astrological insights for October 31, including auspicious times and travel advice based on the Panchang. October 31 Panchang: Important

Cognizant cuts Project Leap cost estimate to $180250 million; headcount rises

IT services firm reports 10,100 more employees year-on-year; quarterly employee separation costs stood at $46 million; CEO says over 50% of its c

Telangana spotlight: Women blast through the mining barriers

From handling explosives and repairing heavy mining equipment to supervising underground operations and training to drive 100-tonne dumpers, wome

Kim pushes rapid expansion of North Korea

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for rapidly expanding drone technology and observed tests of various weapons, state media reported

Netanyahu's party claims election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority

Israeli media reported that members of Mr. Netanyahu's party were accusing Qatar a country that many Israelis view as a patron of Hamas, the Gaz

When politics chose me: Sonia Gandhis 2007 speech offered a glimpse into her personal life

Sonia Gandhi had come to India to marry Rajiv Gandhi, then a pilot with no political ambitions, and expected to build a private life with her hus

Four killed, 11 injured as helicopter crashes in Bosnia

Sarajevo: A helicopter with the European Union peacekeeping force in Bosnia crashed in the countrys north, killing four personnel on board and in

ISRO to launch GSLV-F18 carrying navigation satellite NVS-03 today

New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch its GSLV-F18/NVS-03 mission at 11.51 p.m. on Friday, October 30,

Netanyahu's bloc finishes ahead in Israel, but still short of majority; Knesset swearing on November 10

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition has emerged as the largest bloc in Israel's general election but failed to secure a parl

Delhi Traffic Police to Enforce Vehicle Entry Restrictions Starting November 1

Starting November 1, Delhi Traffic Police will restrict vehicle entry to combat pollution and improve air quality in the capital. Delhi Traffic P

Halloween gatherings may trigger fresh violence: France to deploy 70k personnel

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuez warned about the potential for urban violence during upcoming Halloween demonstrations. To manage this risk

EC extends Delhi SIR claims deadline to November 25, final rolls on Dec 22

The Election Commission of India on Thursday revised the SIR timelines for Delhi, extending the last date of filing claims and objections to Nove

Negative bias seen amid global headwinds

All eyes will be on Jio Platforms that will declare results later today

Binance freezes $2.5 billion after suspected hack; Bitcoin sinks below $79,000

Bitcoin slumped as much as 3.7% to its lowest level since September, with other tokens also selling off. US stocks ended lower, with the Nasdaq 1

Lula's 4th term offers push to India-Brazil ties

Two helicopters collide in United States, shutting highway

McMinnville: Two helicopters carrying a total of three people collided in mid-air near a small airport southwest of Portland, Oregon, forcing the

Power Cut in Udaipur Today, October 30: Several Areas to Face 10 AM

Udaipur, October 30, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Several areas of Udaipur will experience scheduled power cuts on Friday, October 30, due to maintenanc

Weather Today, October 30: Rain, hailstorms and thunderstorms to affect several states; check forecast for Delhi, Mumbai, UP and Bihar

Delhi Weather Today: On Friday, October 30, weather patterns across India show notable variations. Delhi faces cloudy skies and light rain, with

Cos splurge on execution-focused leaders

India's executive search firms are experiencing a surprising growth despite broader job market challenges such as layoffs, artificial intelligenc

Kuki body calls 48-hour strike over abductions in Manipur

Committee on Tribal Unity has announced a total shutdown in Kangpokpi district for 48 hours starting October 29. This action follows the alleged

Global Fuel Prices Surge, India Remains Competitive

Mumbai, October 30: Global oil prices have seen a significant rise, with Brent crude surpassing $115 per barrel. This increase is attributed to o

Historic Century by Azmatullah Omarzai

Mumbai, October 30: Afghanistans all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai made history by scoring a remarkable century while batting at number six against

Maharashtra MLC polls: Lessons for the BJP, hope for Maha Vikas Aghadi | Explained

Congress hits the BJP where it hurts the most. Its only victory is in the RSS HQ and BJPs traditional stronghold of Nagpur, Sharad Pawars party s

Netanyahu's bloc wins 53 seats in Israel polls but falls short of majority

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival, Gadi Eisenkot, have both fallen short of securing a parliamentary majority, Israel

Rashid Khan enters record books! Becomes first bowler to achieve historic T20I feat

Rashid Khan achieved a historic milestone by taking his 200th T20I wicket during a match against Zimbabwe. The moment occurred in Sharjah as he d

What does the law say about offences caused by underage drivers? | Explained

Section 4 of the the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 specifies that no person under the age of eighteen years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public

Bhutan glacial lake outburst sparks flood warning in Assam, North Bengal; these districts on high alert

A major glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Bhutan's high-altitude region has triggered flood warning in several districts of Assam, West Benga

Itanagar rally seeks release of Siang Dam protesters

A solidarity rally took place in Itanagar, where participants demanded the release of those arrested related to protests. The protests were again

Pine Labs Q2 net profit soars 6.5x; Cognizant trims 2026 growth outlook

Pine Labs net profit rose 6.5 times to Rs 38.6 crore in the second quarter of FY27, while revenue grew 24% year on year to Rs 806 crore. In other

Iran Declares Strait Of Hormuz Closed As Army Reports Tanker Fire Following Naval Mine Strike

This morning, a tanker travelling in a restricted and unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz was damaged and caught fire after hitting a naval

Japan, Bangladesh widen BIG-B ambitions, bring India into focus

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi focused on the BIG-B initiative. The initiative ai

Putin Warns Europe Over Rising Baltic Sea Tensions

We are ready, but we want no war with Europe, he stated, adding that any state pursuing confrontation should be prepared for the consequences.

Binance's possible hack triggers $3 billion freeze in crypto assets

The market impact of the possible hacking, which could be the largest-ever crypto heist according to analytics firm Chainalysis, was felt immedia

Chinese EVs win over some in South Korea, but Japan is proving to be a rougher road

Chinese electric vehicle makers such as BYD are making inroads into South Korea, challenging established domestic brands with competitively price

US midterms: Trump skips rallies in two red states, takes phone route to rescue GOP

Rajnath Singh proposes ASEAN youth bridge to boost ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposed a dedicated youth bridge across the Asean region for innovation and collaboration. He emphasized the impo

Jamia Students Celebrate Union Constitution Deadline For May 2027

Student protestor Ebin Basil described the outcome as a great victory for the students.

India vs New Zealand, 4th T20I Pitch Report, how will surface in Auckland play?

The stage is set for the fourth T20I of the ongoing series between India and New Zealand. The two sides are slated to meet for the clash at Eden

2 helicopters carrying 3 people collide in Oregon, shutting down highway

The Oregon Department of Transportation said Highway 233 is closed 1.6 km west of Dayton because of the crash. There was no estimate for reopenin

Kim Jong Un calls for rapid expansion of drone technology and observes weapons tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of the country's drone technology and oversaw tests of drones, missiles and othe

World's largest crypto exchange Binance freezes $2.54bn after suspected hack

India Defeats China 5-2 in Asian Champions Trophy Match

India won against China 5-2, with Sukhjeet and Harmanpreet each scoring two goals. India Defeats China 5-2 in Asian Champions Trophy Match

Apple Introduces First Touchscreen MacBook Pro After 16 Years

Apple has officially launched its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, allowing users to interact directly with the display, a significant shift after

Rahul Gandhi Supports IDBI Bank Staff Against Fairfax Stake Sale

Rahul Gandhi stands with IDBI Bank employees against the privatization deal with Fairfax, advocating for transparency and scrutiny. Rahul Gandhi

Arab Parties Play Key Role in Israel

In the wake of Israels recent elections, neither Netanyahu's nor the opposition bloc secured a majority, making Arab parties crucial for coalitio

Jobs for locals: How feasible is the idea?

The old debate on reservation in jobs for locals is resurfacing at a time when employment in the IT sector and elsewhere have become hard to find

IPL teams score big in the global valuation game

The Indian Premier League's 10 franchises are valued at an average of $1.7 billion each, with a revenue multiple of 22.9 times, the highest among

Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil, aviation, military targets

Digital Desk | Sanaa, Oct 30 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group said it had launched six missile and drone attacks against oil facilities, airports and

Hong Kong Leader Apologises For Deadly Fire

Public pressure for government accountability has grown since then, with calls for Lee and top officials to resign.

Firecracker ban: No point in passing orders without enforcement, says SC

Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Cyclone wreaks havoc in Odisha, over 55,000 evacuated across 9 districts

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the very severe cyclonic storm Arnab has inflicted a loss of at least 4,600 crore

New York state police to take over sexual assault complaints at Cornell

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Jamia students' stir: All demands met announces Registrar, protest called off

Israel election 'stolen', claims Netanyahu's party as results show him losing majority

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party has alleged that Arab-led parties had stolen the election, potentially with foreign assistance,

Germany's Merz says EU to lead in shaping better offer as free trade comes under pressure

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in Seoul on Friday that the European Union will take the lead in shaping a better offer when free trade and

Everton Boss Moyes Backs 'Club Decision' To Drop Grealish For Newcastle Tie

Grealish reportedly skipped training ahead of the fourth round tie and was left out of the Everton squad at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Amazon burns cash, Intel flags weak PC demand as AI boom's costs ripple across markets

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Azmatullah Omarzai scripts history after walking in at 5/4, smashes T20I world record

In a dazzling comeback, Azmatullah Omarzai rescued Afghanistan with an extraordinary century, scoring 116 runs from 50 deliveries after a shaky s

Tennis-Zverev ensures ascent to number one ranking with Vienna victory

Alexander Zverev ensured he would overtake Jannik Sinner in the

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Tata Consumer Products(1,020)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Tata Consumer Products rebounds above 1,000 after a one-year low; uptrend likely, with targets set at 1,130

Morning Digest: In Delhi, BJP booth agents file deletion forms against Muslim voters living at their addresses; Supreme Court says order on fireworks breached, and more

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Russia vows continued support for Cuba in seeking lifting of US embargo

Digital Desk | Moscow, Oct 30 (IANS) Russia will continue to support Cuba in seeking the lifting of the US economic, commercial and financial emb

Delhi-NCR feels winter chill after overnight rain, AQI improves to 'moderate'

PM Modi to visit Gujarat today, launch projects worth over Rs 14,400 crore

Digital Desk | Banaskantha, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Friday to launch and lay the foundation stones for s

Pawan Khera alleges attempts to block attendance at Nov 1 INDIA rally

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Bayer wins Roundup weedkiller cancer trial while awaiting settlement ruling

Bayer won a trial on Thursday over claims by three women that its Roundup weedkiller caused their cancer, while awaiting a broader ruling from a

ROI-High stocks, low price, but don't write lead off just yet: Andy Home

Lead barely got a mention during this

Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men star, dies at 86; Hugh Jackman pays tribute

Hollywood actor Patrick Stewart, who became a household name for his performances in Star Trek and the X-Men franchise, has died at the age of 86

Finmin pegs Q2 expansion at 7.35%,flags capital pressure over US yield

Indias economy is estimated to have grown 7.35% in the September quarter, supported by strong industrial output, GST collections, energy use, por

Rupee should be Indias first line of defence against energy shocks: IMF

IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said foreign exchange intervention may be justified during disorderly market conditions, but flexibility

Manisha Bhanwala becomes third Indian woman to reach World Wrestling Championships Final

Manisha shocked World championships bronze medallist Laurence Beauregard by pinning the Canadian in the second period

Binance says $2.54 billion in assets frozen as it probes security incident

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on Thursday that $2.54 billion in crypto assets had been frozen as it investigated a p

Best of Opinion: Tax reform must be guided by long-term economic objectives

Today's editorials and columns examine foreign portfolio outflows, municipal governance, capital-gains taxation, RBI liquidity management and a b

Trump pressure prompts Ukraine to pause strikes on Russian refineries, WSJ reports

Ukraine has paused its strikes on Russian oil refineries following pressure from US President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported. Ukr

Delhi Traffic Police announces vehicle entry restrictions under revised GRAP rules from Nov 1

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Delhi Traffic Police has announced restrictions on vehicle entry into the national capital under the

Elke Sommer, A Shot in the DarkStar, Dies At 85

Sommer died at home in Bel Air, in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, her stepson Sebastian Walther told the German outlet Bild.

Economy may grow 7.3% in Q2: Finance ministry

Morning Brief Podcast: China vs US: The New War Over Cancer Drugs and Biotech Supremacy

Morning Brief Podcast: China vs US: The New War Over Cancer Drugs and Biotech Supremacy

PNB assures customers of genuine claim settlements after 11.24-crore fraud allegations

The bank is examining complaints, cooperating with authorities and strengthening internal controls as police investigate the alleged misappropria

In Delhi, BJP booth agents file deletion forms against Muslim voters living at their addresses

BJP BLAs submit nearly 68% of Form 7s seeking deletions as objector in Mustafabad, all against Muslim electors citing absent/permanently shifted

Bitcoin, cryptocurrency prices fall after Binance reports security issue

Cryptocurrency prices fell on Friday after Binance reported a potential security issue and said more than $2.5 billion in assets had been frozen.

Taylor Swift gave $100,000 to a flood-hit Tennessee playground; now $3 million grant is sought

Roman Reigns inspired his punches, Russell gave him a nickname: Meet Kapil Pokhariya

Inspired by WWE star Roman Reigns and nicknamed Khatima ka Russell for his big-hitting prowess, Indian Army havaldar Kapil Pokhariya took an unco

IDBI Bank sale: DIPAM explains second bidding round and valuation methodology

The clarification addresses questions over the banks valuation, bidding procedure and tax indemnity as the proposed Rs 53,000-crore transaction p

FKJGP seeks prompt start of NH-62 construction as night blockade begins

BAGHMARA, Oct 29: The Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), Garo Hills Zone, has demanded the immediate start of construction on N

Thousands bid farewell to former Shillong Diocesan Administrator

SHILLONG, Oct 29: Thousands of faithful, including priests and religious sisters, gathered at the Cathedral Parish here on Thursday afternoon to

High pollution damaging power infra in Byrnihat, says Metbah

SHILLONG, Oct 29: High pollution levels in Byrnihat are accelerating the wear and tear of electrical infrastructure in Ri-Bhoi, damaging poles, w

Will repay political debt with interest: Neeraj Kumar on Lalan Singh

During the entire Legislative Council election, Lalan Singh did not even campaign in support of Neeraj, but rather gave moral support to Anant Si

MPSC gets two new members

SHILLONG, Oct 29: The state government has appointed Dr. Kyntiewkupar Nongsiej and Proley M. Sangma as members of the Meghalaya Public Service Co

Varsities must look beyond degrees, focus on values: MP

SHILLONG, Oct 29: Former Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Wanwei Roy Kharlukhi on Thursday said universities must look beyond awarding degrees and focus on ins