New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) Gold prices extended gains for the third consecutive session on Friday, by rising Rs 520 to Rs 1,21,133 per 10 grams, tracking firm global cues amid expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut following soft labour data. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery appreciated by Rs 520, or 0.43 per cent, to Rs 1,21,133 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 13,446 lots. Silver futures also have robust traction. The white metal for December d

New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) Congress leader KC Venugopal on Friday claimed that a former union minister has exposed a scam related to power purchases in Bihar and said the people are rejecting the NDA in the ongoing elections in the state as they know that the system is being remote controlled. In a post on X, Venugopal alleged that the Adani Group is receiving red carpet treatment in Bihar and asserted that corruption would be uncovered, with those responsible being held accountable. However, there

Nov 7 (Reuters) The Supreme Court said on Friday that a preliminary report on the fatal Air India crash does not insinuate anything against the pilot and will hear a plea from the pilots father seeking an independent probe on November 10. The father of the Air India pilot in a June crash that killed 260 has asked the Supreme Court to order an independent investigation that takes into account causes other than pilot action. Indias air accidents investigating agency published an interim report ea

Melbourne, Nov 7 (The Conversation) Differences between men and women in intelligence and behaviour have been proposed and disputed for decades. Now, a growing body of scientific evidence shows hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of biologically male or female humans. What this means isnt yet clear, though some of the genes may be linked to sex-biased brain disorders such as Alheizmers and Parkinsons diseases. These sex differences between male and female brains are established early

LONDON, November 7, 2025 (AP) Hes the left-leaning Muslim mayor of the countrys biggest city, and U.S. President Donald Trump is one of his biggest critics. Londons Sadiq Khan has a lot in common with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani but also many differences. Khan, who has been mayor of Britains capital since 2016, welcomed Mamdanis victory, saying New Yorkers had chosen hope over fear, unity over division. Khans experience holds positive and negative lessons for Mamdani, the 34-year-old D

New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) The CBI has registered an FIR against former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa, his wife Razia Sultana and others in connection with the murder case of their son Aquil Akhtar (35), who was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Panchkula, Haryana, on October 16, officials said. There was simmering discontent between the deceased and his family, according to the FIR registered on Friday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR in the Aqil Akhter murd

Nov 7 (Reuters) Indias retail vehicle sales jumped 40.5% year-on-year to a record high in October, boosted by strong demand for two-wheelers and passenger vehicles, in the first full month since the governments tax reforms took effect, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Friday.

Our immune system has a dark side: Its supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body and tens of millions of people. While most common in women, these diseases can strike anyone, adults or children, and theyre on the rise. New research is raising the prospect of treatments that might do more than tamp down symptoms. Dozens of clinical trials

Purnea (Bihar) [India], November 6 (ANI): A day after levelling fresh allegations of voter fraud in the 2024 Haryana assembly elections, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister amid the first phase of polling in 121 constituencies underway in Bihar. Wherever they are contesting elections, they are winning elections by stealing votesYesterday, we showed the whole world that the BJP and the Election Co

Patna, Nov 6 (PTI) Amid stray incidents of violence, including an attack on Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinhas vehicle, 60.18 per cent of 3.75 crore voters exercised their franchise till 5 pm on Thursday across 121 constituencies in the first phase of Bihar assembly elections. Begusarai district recorded the highest polling percentage so far at 67.32, followed by Samastipur (66.65) and Madhepura (65.74). Stakes are high for both the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc in the first pha

MUMBAI, Nov 6 (Reuters) India needs more big banks and efforts are underway to achieve that goal, including the possibility of consolidating some state-run banks, the countrys finance minister said on Thursday. India has 12 state-owned banks, which together held assets totaling 171 trillion rupees ($1.95 trillion) as of March, representing 55% of the nations banking sector. The Indian government in 2020 consolidated 27 banks into 12 to form larger entities. It is also considering allowing highe

New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) Snapping the two-day losing streak, gold prices on Thursday rebounded by Rs 600 to Rs 1,24,700 per 10 grams in the national capital on a fresh wave of buying by traders and firm global cues. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity increased by Rs 600 to Rs 1,24,100 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), according to All India Sarafa Association. The metal had closed at Rs 1,23,500 per 10 grams on Tuesday. In the local bullion market, gold of 99.9 per cent purity had end

Mumbai, Nov 6 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower in a highly volatile trade on Thursday amid relentless foreign fund outflows and selling in blue-chip ICICI Bank. Falling for the second day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 148.14 points or 0.18 per cent to settle at 83,311.01. During the day, it hit a high of 83,846.35 and a low of 83,237.65. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped by 87.95 points or 0.34 per cent to 25,509.70. Among Sensex firms, Power Grid, Eternal, Bharat E

Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the edge, according to preclinical findings from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. The research, published Oct. 30 in the Journal of Sport and Health Science, compared the effects of endurance and resistance exercise in mice fed a high-fat diet, a widely used model of obesity, hyperglycemia, and type 2 diabetes. A team led by exercise medicine researcher Zhen Yan of Virgin

WASHINGTON, November 6, 2025 (AP) An anti-fascism protest in Washington, D.C., planned weeks ago to mark the one-year anniversary since President Donald Trump was elected took on added vigor Wednesday, fueled by a night of sweeping wins by Democrats in prominent races around the country. Several thousand people, energized by the results, carried signs, wore costumes and chanted: Trump must go now! The protest began in the shadow of the Washington Monument and was the first large anti-Trump gath

NEW YORK, November 5, 2025 (AP) Zohran Mamdani wasted little time as mayor-elect of New York City before making clear that he sees part of his new role as standing up to the president of the United States, who had threatened not only to defund the city if he won but also to arrest and deport him. Mamdani, a Democrat, addressed the Republican president directly and at length from the stage at his victory party in Brooklyn on Tuesday night. Donald Trump, since I know youre watching, I have four w

New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) The 2024 Haryana assembly polls were stolen, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Wednesday, citing electoral roll data to claim that 25 lakh entries were fake and the Election Commission colluded with the BJP to ensure its victory. The centralised plan included a Brazilian model whose photograph was used 22 times in 10 booths in the Rai assembly constituency using names such as Seema, Sweety and Saraswati for her, the former Congress president said at a press conferenc

WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) Democrats swept a trio of races on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald Trump regained the presidency, giving the beleaguered party a shot of momentum as it looks ahead to the congressional midterm elections next year. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won the mayoral race, capping a meteoric and unlikely rise from an anonymous state lawmaker to one of the countrys most visible Democratic figures. And in Virginia and N

TRENTON, N.J., November 5, 2025 (AP) U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, shoring up Democratic control of a state that has been reliably blue in presidential and Senate contests but had shown signs of shifting rightward in recent years. Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and four-term member of Congress, defeated Jack Ciattarelli, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, and quickly cast her victory late Tuesday as a referendum on the Republican pres

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], November 5 (ANI): Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday termed the Bilaspur train accident very tragic, alleging that the government was more focused on transporting coal than ensuring public safety. Baghel said, The train accident that happened in Bilaspur is very tragic. The government is only busy transporting coal. Because of this, the citizens here are dying. Today, the value of a human life has become even less than

Kolkata, Nov 4 (PTI) TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, alleging that the BJP-led Centre was using the exercise to intimidate and disenfranchise ordinary voters. He urged people to be prepared to hit the streets in New Delhi in protest against what he called the deaths of so many Bengalis due to SIR fear. In the last seven days, we have lost seven li

Dear Viewers, As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing reliability, security, and performance, we will be upgrading our server infrastructure. During this scheduled maintenance website, our services will be temporarily unavailable for approximately 40 minutes between 9:30 PM IST on November 4, 2025, and 5:30 AM IST on November 5, 2025. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to deliver a more stable and secure experience. The Sen Times

New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) OpenAIs ChatGPT Go subscription service went live in India on Tuesday, offering one-year free access to users in India who sign up during the limited-time promotional period. The promotion is available now for redemption from the ChatGPT web or the Google Play store, and will be available to redeem next week from the Apple App store. ChatGPT Go is OpenAIs recently launched subscription tier that offers increased message limits, image generation, and file uploads for users

Bengaluru, Nov 4 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has appealed to employers across the State to extend support to voters from Bihar working in the southern state to enable them to take part in the Assembly elections there. In his message, which his office shared with media on Tuesday, Shivakumar noted that a large number of residents of Bihar are working in Bengaluru and various parts of Karnataka and wanted the workers to be given at least three days of paid leave for this p

WASHINGTON, November 4, 2025 (AP) Tuesday marks the nations first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, and his leadership and policies dominated the debate in almost every race even though the Republican was absent from the campaign trail. The biggest contests are in Virginia and New Jersey, the only states electing governors this year. Trump lost both last fall, but voters in each have a history of electing Republicans for statewide office. The GOP cand

Cardiff (UK), Nov 4 (The Conversation) Some of the worlds healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of hara hachi bu an eating philosophy rooted in moderation. This practice comes from a Japanese Confucian teaching which instructs people to only eat until theyre around 80% full. More recently, its been gaining attention as a strategy for weight loss. But while hara hachi bu might emphasise eating in moderation and stopping before youre full, it shouldnt really be as seen as a met

Sydney, Nov 4 (The Conversation) In just over a month Australias social media ban will begin. From December 10, those under 16 will only be able to see publicly available content on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube. They will not be able to have their own accounts. For example, they could look up Taylor Swifts latest music video on YouTube, but they would not be able to post their own content. There are no penalties for children who access an account on an a

NEW DELHI, Nov 3 (Reuters) The ED (Enforcement Directorate) has provisionally frozen Rs 3084 crore ($351 million) worth of real estate assets linked to Reliance Anil Ambani Group as part of a money-laundering investigation, it said in a statement on Monday. The case relates to loans from Indias YES Bank in excess of $569 million taken out by the group between 2017 and 2019 and involves what the Enforcement Directorate alleges was the diversion and laundering of public funds. Reliance Group, own

ROME, November 3, 2025 (AP) A medieval tower in the heart of Italys capital, near the famous Roman Forum ruins, partially collapsed on Monday during work to renovate the structure, seriously injuring at least one worker, Italian media reported. Hundreds of tourists watched as firefighters used a mobile ladder and brought a stretcher to the upper level of the Torre dei Conti. Three workers were rescued, while one remained blocked inside the structure, the newspaper Corriere della Sera said. Duri

New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) The Supreme Court said on Monday it will issue certain directions following a plea urging the Election Commission to ensure that every political party publishes its memorandum, rules and regulations on its website. A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan and Joymalya Bagchi, which issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission (EC) on an application filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, said, Unless there are very strong impediments, we would like to issu

Mumbai, Nov 3 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex edged up nearly 40 points while Nifty ended above 25,750 points in a lackadaisical trade on Monday, snapping the two-day declining streak on buying in select auto and banking shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex inched up by 39.78 points or 0.05 per cent to settle at 83,978.49 as 14 of its constituents advanced and 16 declined. During the day, it hit a high of 84,127 and a low of 83,609.54. The 50-share NSE Nifty eked out a marginal gain of 41.25 points or

HYDERABAD, India, November 3, 2025 (AP) A truck loaded with concrete stone chips rammed into a passenger bus in Telangana early Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring about two dozens, local authorities said. The state-run transport bus was carrying around 70 passengers en route to Hyderabad city in Telangana state when a truck coming from opposite direction collided with it near the town of Chevalla, local district official K. Chandrakala told The Associated Press. The front of the bu

Mumbai, Nov 3 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday, amid profit-taking and foreign fund outflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 261.39 points to 83,677.32 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 62.9 points to 25,659.20. From the Sensex firms, Maruti, Bharat Electronics, Titan, Eternal, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv were the major laggards. However, Mahindra & Mahindra and State Bank of India were the gainers. Foreign Institutional Investors (FII

The central government has given the green light to the terms of reference (TOR) for the 8th Pay Commission. They have also named Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, a former Supreme Court judge, as the chairperson of the Commission. The commission will now start preparing its report and will submit it in the next 18 months. The report will go to the Union Cabinet for review and approval. When the Cabinet approves a pay commissions recommendations, it also signs off on the fitment factor, which is a

Mumbai, Oct 31 (PTI) Declining for the second consecutive day, benchmark Sensex retreated by nearly 466 points on Friday following selling in private banks, metal and power shares and a weak trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 465.75 points or 0.55 per cent to settle at 83,938.71 as 25 of its constituents fell and five advanced. During the day, it dropped 498.8 points or 0.59 per cent to 83,905.66. The 50-share NSE Nifty fell by 155.75 points or 0.60 per cent to 25,722.10. Fo

New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Gold prices climbed by Rs 2,200 to Rs 1,25,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday on fresh buying by stockists and jewellers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,23,400 per 10 grams on Thursday. In the local bullion market, gold of 99.5 per cent purity jumped by Rs 2,200 to Rs 1,25,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from the previous close of Rs 1,22,800 per 10 grams. Gold advanced

Patna, Oct 31 (PTI) The Congress on Friday slammed NDA leaders for not allowing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to speak at the release of the ruling coalitions manifesto for the state assembly polls, claiming it was an insult to Bihar and Biharis. Talking to reporters here, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot also claimed that the NDAs manifesto release programme lasted only 26 seconds, as the leaders were afraid of facing questions from journalists about their 20-year rule. CM Nitish Kumar, his de

Melbourne, Oct 31 (The Conversation) US President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, on an equal basis with other countries testing programs. If Trump is referring to the resumption of explosive nuclear testing, this would be an extremely unfortunate, regrettable step by the United States. It would almost inevitably be followed by tit-for-tat reciprocal announcements by other nuclear-armed states, particularly Russia and China, and cement an a

New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Gold prices fell by Rs 218 to Rs 1,21,290 per 10 grams on Friday in a volatile movement in futures trade, as investors assessed the impact of the Federal Reserves cautious stance on rate cuts and a temporary truce in US-China trade tensions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal futures for December delivery declined by Rs 218, or 0.18 per cent, to Rs 1,21,290 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 13,223 lots. Similarly, silver futures for December deli

New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) The Congress on Friday paid rich tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary, with party leader Rahul Gandhi saying she was fearless and unwavering while facing the powerful and taught us that nothing is more important than Indias self-respect. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi along with a host of other senior leaders paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at the Shakti Sthal here and also

Mumbai, Oct 31 (PTI) The rupee showed some recovery and traded 5 paise higher at 88.64 against the dollar in early trade on Friday, tracking lower crude oil prices and weaker American currency. According to forex traders, the outflow of foreign funds amid selling pressure in the equity markets prevented a sharp gain in the domestic unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.60 rose slightly to 88.59 before trading at 88.64 against the greenback, up 5 paise from its previous

Mumbai, Oct 31 (PTI) Mumbai on Thursday witnessed a tense situation where several children were held captive, perhaps for the first time, but the metropolis is no stranger to hostage crises, which in the past have pushed it to the edge and tested police efficiency in non-terror cases. Police successfully concluded a nearly three-hour-long dramatic hostage situation, safely rescuing 17 children and two adults held at a studio in the Powai area by a person who died from a bullet injury sustained d

NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE, Oct 31 (Reuters) Indian Oil Corp, the countrys top refiner, has bought five cargoes of Russian oil for December arrival from non-sanctioned entities, traders said, resuming purchases despite pressure from Washington on India to stop buying Russian oil. Washington last week imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russias two largest oil companies, stepping up efforts to pressure President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. IOCs head of finance, Anuj Jain, however, ha

Nalanda/Sheikhpura (Bihar), Oct 30 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi lacks the courage to confront US President Donald Trump over Americas assertion that it stopped the India-Pakistan conflict. Addressing a poll rally in Nalanda, Gandhi alleged that Bihar has now become synonymous with paper leaks and poor health infrastructure. The US President has claimed several times that it was because of him, the conflict between India and Pakistan sto

New Delhi, Oct 30 (PTI) Gold prices fell by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,23,400 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid a firm dollar after the Federal Reserve hinted at a slower pace of rate cuts and progress in US-China trade talks. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,22,800 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Wednesdays close of Rs 1,23,800 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. In the local bullion market, gold of 99.9 per

Mumbai, Oct 30 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 48 paise to close at 88.70 (provisional) against the American currency on Thursday on a strong US dollar, weak domestic markets, and a hawkish US Fed. Forex traders said the US Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by 25 bps in its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. However, Fed Chair Jerome Powells commentary was hawkish, trimming rate-cut expectations for December. Moreover, month-end dollar demand from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and f

New Delhi, Oct 30 (PTI) Gold and silver futures declined on Thursday as traders reacted to the Federal Reserves cautious stance on further rate cuts and comments from US President Donald Trump hinting at progress in trade talks with China. After closing higher in the previous session, gold futures for December delivery decreased by Rs 941, or 0.78 per cent, to Rs 1,19,725 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 12,987 lots on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Silver futures also witnessed steep

Canberra, Oct 30 (The Conversation) Grandparents can play a fundamental role in families, yet they have often been overlooked in Australian history. Grandparents and grand friends make significant contributions to helping share the load of caring for children. Important cultural exchanges and friendships can develop with intergenerational relationships. Languages, cooking and history are often imparted from grand friends. Grand friends are also increasingly being seen as part of the solution to

BUSAN, South Korea, October 30, 2025 President Donald Trump is meeting face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the final day of Trumps trip to Asia, a chance for the leaders of the worlds two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues. Trumps aggressive use of tariffs since returning to the White House for a second term combined with Chinas retaliatory limits on exports of rare earth elements have given the meeting newfound urgency. There is a mutua

MUMBAI, Oct 30 (Reuters) India has imposed a 30% import duty on yellow peas, effective November 1, according to a government notification issued late on Wednesday. Shipments with a bill of lading dated on or before October 31, 2025, will be exempt from the duty, the order said. The government had earlier allowed duty-free imports of yellow peas until March 31, 2026, but domestic farmers had urged authorities to curb the influx of cheap imports that were pressuring local prices. The South Asian