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Best of Opinion: The hard work behind big ambitions

Today's columns examines the gap between ambition and action in climate policy, the impact of AI on jobs, India's battery-storage opportunity, en

Fire at HPCL Malkapuram refinery controlled with no casualties

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We will consider the call for review of LTCG tax: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The circumstances have changed and, therefore, the voices of concern are louder,'' she said at a media event, in reference to reports that her ad

Cyclone Murasu makes landfall near Ongole bringing rain and winds

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Dip in gold puts sparkle back in festive buys

How does India tax equity investors? A look at LTCG, STCG and STT

Indias equity market underperformance and heavy investor taxation have intensified calls for changes to the countrys capital gains tax structure.

EC eases Bengal SIR rules: E-sign for tribunal judges, can upload bulk orders on portal

Explosions reported on Irans Qeshm Island amid rising tensions with US

The reported blasts come amid heightened military tensions, competing claims over US drone activity and diplomatic efforts to prevent further esc

Learjet plane crash in Florida kills Adam Robinson, technology entrepreneur who created marketing platforms, wife Helen Sharp, children, old 'X' tweet goes viral

Adam Robinson's old post on 'X' has gone viral after he along with his family was killed Learjet plane crash in Florida.

For 'outstanding vision', Bhutan dedicates one of 108 stupas to PM Modi

US Supreme Court rejects Trump, lets California count all ballots

Acting on

US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says

The United States will bring together

ROI-Brutal AI selloff stirs recession fears:

There are mounting signs that

Marital discord no ground for termination of pregnancy: SC

Paul Lyngdoh sworn in as Meghalaya Cabinet Minister, pledges focus on tourism and security

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HPCL says fire at Visakhapatnam refinery controlled, no damage to units

The fire broke out around 10 pm on November 2, prompting the refinerys Fire and Safety Team to activate emergency response measures

Investment in renewable energy cushioned Iran war blow: PM Modi

Gold rate prediction: Will gold price jump after US Midterm elections results? Check critical factors

Gold price saw an uptick ahead of US midterm election day on November 3. Bullion investors are tracking several factors which may drive the gold

Despite court rulings, people continue to face difficulty in CID clearance: M.Y. Tarigami

Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami said that in some cases, those accused died many years ago, but their past continues to affect their families, denying t

Latvia briefly warns of airspace threat, says NATO jets activated

Latvia's armed forces briefly warned

Rubio meets Venezuelan counterpart as U.S. presses for progress on election preparations

The meeting held on November 2 was one of the highest-level encounters between a senior Trump administration official and a counterpart from acti

Smugglers Attack 3 BSF Jawans In Tripura, Chief Minister Vows Strict Action

The smugglers reportedly scattered in different directions during the pursuit. However, BSF personnel managed to detain one alleged smuggler, ide

US to hold trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US official says

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Automakers back US rollback of fuel economy rules

A group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen and other major automakers on Monday backed the Trump administration in a legal challenge

Motor racing-Russell says it was just not his year,

George Russell spoke from the heart on Monday, saying

First in 47 years: No operational fatality in CRPF in an entire year

US Supreme Court rejects Trump administration in California ballot fight

Acting on the eve of the US midterm elections, the Supreme Court quickly rejected on Monday a bid by President Donald Trump's administration to t

US Stock Market today: Why are S&P 500, Nasdaq down ahead of November 3 Election Day? Apple, Palantir to Alphabet, Nvidia -- check top, worst performing Wall Street stocks

Wall Street invetsors on Monday were driven by several factors including Tuesday's Election Day for US Midterm elections.

Mangala sloka for Rama

World of Warcraft: Forever release date, global launch times, new features, dungeons and raids

World of Warcraft: Forever will launch globally on November 4, 2026 at 3PM PST. It will be released globally at the same time. Depending on your

CM Chandrababu Naidu directs Andhra Pradesh officials to prepare as Cyclone Murasu nears coast

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US plans new NATO push for Ukraine arms deliveries, Bloomberg News reports

The US is planning to ask NATO allies as soon as this month to contribute more money to a weapons-delivery program for Ukraine, Bloomberg News re

Latvia warns of airspace threat, says NATO jets activated

Latvia's armed forces warned on Monday of a threat in the airspace affecting two regions of the Baltic country and said NATO air policing fighter

Unhappy with Sunetra Pawar and her son Parth, six NCP biggies meet Amit Shah

UK PM to raise debt reset and trade at Commonwealth summit

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Why are 10-year Treasury note, yield on 30-year bond down ahead of November 3 Election Day after hitting highest levels in October? Details here

US Yields on benchmark 10-year notes and 30-year bonds were eyeing their third decline in a row as investors also awaited the November 3 US midte

Air fares up 700%: Dont fly, says SC as it refuses urgent hearing on Diwali fare surge

Rubio speaks to Venezuelan minister about reforms that lay groundwork for elections

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Venezuelan counterpart on Monday about reforms that the lay the groundwork for future free and f

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Trump approval near career low ahead of elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating held near a career low as a broad swath of the US electorate saw their vote in Tuesday's congressional m

Does Snapchat cause depression, anxiety, eating disorders? A court trial that tells bold story against social media platforms

Social media companies face thousands of lawsuits in federal and state courts brought by individuals, school districts, municipalities and other

Bihar CM Samrat Choudharys appeal to give up free electricity triggers row

Tejashwi Yadav has been continuously criticising the Samrat Choudhary-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, claiming it to be on the

North Korea says claims linking it to Binance heist are 'absurd rhetoric,' KCNA says

North Korea said on Tuesday claims by the US that it was behind the cryptocurrency heist from the Binance platform is absurd rhetoric that is not

EXPLAINER-What's next in the Lindsay Clancy murder case?

Prosecutors are considering whether to retry Lindsay Clancy on

Trump brushes aside tough midterm prospects with visit to Reflecting Pool

Facing elections that could cost his

Salman Khan wishes SRK on his birthday, latter says he followed Salmans advice on shirtless body

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan served up some bromance sending the millennials on a trip

Accused arsonist in Los Angeles' deadly Palisades fire returns for federal retrial

Jury selection began on Monday

Delhi High Court stays JNU order dismissing professor and Congress MP Akoijam from services

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani passed an interim order while hearing a petition filed by Mr. Akoijam challenging his dismissal. The court also iss

SC on Diwali: Crackers on Nov 7-8 in 2 time slots, and keep it green

Delhi bars BS6-non-compliant vehicles under GRAP-II to curb pollution

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WRAPUP 4-Trump touts Washington makeover as midterm campaign nears end

President

Judge tells Trump administration to stop demands on California about alleged noncitizen voters

A federal

SC orders trial in Ram temple donation case; SIT says Rs 2.7 crore stolen

Saudi, US discuss regional de-escalation efforts amid Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia discussed strategic defense cooperation and efforts to de-escalate regional tensions with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a pho

Health insurance marketplace 2027: Obamacare premiums set to rise 13% as subsidies expire - will you pay more?

Healthcare marketplace: Obamacare premiums are expected to rise in 2027 as enhanced federal subsidies expire and eligibility rules change. With b

North Korea conducts strategic cruise missile test with dispersal warhead, KCNA says

North Korea said on Tuesday it tested on Monday a strategic cruise missile mounted with a dispersal warhead and assessed the flight characteristi

North Korea says claims linking it to Binance heist are 'fabrication,' KCNA says

North Korea said on Tuesday claims by the US that it was behind the cryptocurrency heist from the Binance platform is othing more than absurd fa

BSF Tripura Frontier opens affordable medicines centre at Fatikchera

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Fire at HPCL Visakhapatnam refinery controlled with no casualties

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NFL-Lions report positive progress for linebacker Campbell after injury

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack

FACTBOX-Trump's sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

President Donald Trump is remaking Washington, recasting the US capital city as a monument to his vision of American

Sitharaman weighs in on Tata row: 'Should be resolved amicably, internally'

Explosions heard on Iran's Qeshm island, IRNA says

Several explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island, IRNA reported on Monday, with the cause unclear. There was no official confirmation from th

Maharashtra sets up drought mitigation panel, approves 291.91 crore relief for flood-hit farmers

The measures follow deficient rainfall in parts of Maharashtra during 2026, prompting the government to declare drought in talukas identified und

'Most important midterm in our lifetime': Trumps fiery last-minute appeal to MAGA voters

'Most important midterm in our lifetime': Trumps fiery last-minute appeal to MAGA voters

Cyclone Murasu begins making landfall on India's eastern coast

Cyclone Murasu began

Day after quitting as Punjab MLAs, 3 AAP rebels come into BJP fold

Three BSF jawans injured in alleged smugglers

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Tripura CM condemns BSF attack at Ashabari, orders strict action

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Darius Khambata to leave Tata Trusts, says independence comes at a cost

Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran

US

Rahul Gandhi acting as a toolkit for foreign forces says Nitin Nabin

Targeting the Congress for trying to spread anarchy in the entire country, by targeting constitutional institutions of the country BJP president

Grok bot users hit limits faster as Elon Musk warns of unsustainably high AI agent costs: What happens next?

Grok Bot usage limits: Elon Musk says the cost of running Grok Bot has become unsustainable relative to its revenue as users report hitting weekl

South Africa to support sectors affected by suspension from US trade initiative

South

JD Vance says deadline not set to resume strikes on Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday Washington has not set deadlines for Iran to make a deal before Washington resumes strikes.

WRAPUP 3-Trump touts reflecting pool as midterm battle reaches finale

President Donald Trump

Nebraska court vacates sale of couple's home over husband's commercial lease debt

Record Subsurface Warming In Monterey Bay: MBARI logs 18.18C at 60m; tropical species move north

Government assures Scotch importers of FTA benefits

Netanyahu pressing Trump to attack Iran after midterms, says officials

A return to full-scale war with Iran could help Benjamin Netanyahu to form an emergency government after he and his far-right allies lost their p

GLOBAL MARKETS-US tech selloff drags global stocks back into the red

A global stock rebound petered out on Monday, with selling among

Renewable energy secures over Rs 6 lakh crore investment in two years

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Bangka Slow Loris Rediscovered: Rescues reveal more than 90 venomous primates; habitat loss still threatens

Britney Spears alleges mistreatment against her family, says she will find a new family

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Nov 3 (IANS) Pop icon Britney Spears, who is known for her bold statements and takes, has levelled some serious alleg

FOREX-Dollar falls ahead of US midterms as oil plummets

The dollar

Trump approval near record low ahead of elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating

Navy rescues 20 crew members of fishing vessel from pirates over 3,000 km from Mumbai