HomeView Software 27.2: Wallpapers, Control Center, and More
Apple today released HomeView Software 27.2, which is the software that runs on the upcoming HomeView device set to launch on November 13. The HomeView was announced earlier in October, but the early software release gives us a look at features like wallpapers and reveals a few tidbits we didn't previously know. Wallpapers There are 20 default wallpapers to choose from on HomeView, with a range of colors. Users will also likely be able to set their own photo wallpaper. The HomeView uses faces, but the wallpapers may be shown on the Home Screen . View all 20 photos in the full article Face Editing Guilherme Rambo shared an image of the HomeView's face editing interface, where users can choose the design they want to use on the HomeView's Lock Screen. Of course I had to virtualize a HomeView First look at the face editing UI. https://t.co/3t03FVmuP3 Guilherme Rambo (@_inside) October 30, 2026 Hello Screen At startup, the HomeView will show the familiar Hello text. Hello! https://t.co/pXdUR21Gev Guilherme Rambo (@_inside) October 30, 2026 Control Center A HomeView setup animation shows Control Center on the HomeView. HomeView setup animation found in HomeView Software 27.2 https://t.co/k4gCHNV3bY Aaron (@aaronp613) October 30, 2026 Light and Dark Mode As with other Apple devices, the HomeView will have Light Mode and Dark Mode options, with the device able to swap between modes automatically based on time of day. Snoopy The HomeView has a bunch of different Snoopy animations if you pick the Snoopy face. Here are the Snoopy videos from the HomeView https://t.co/hrRxPlmVSS Aaron (@aaronp613) October 30, 2026 Launcher Unlike iOS, HomeView doesn't use SpringBoard. It has a new launcher called BreadBoard , and the process for its Control Center UI is called CupBoard. iOS 26 There is a hidden HomeView Software 26 graphic in the update, which adds to evidence that Apple wanted to release the HomeView earlier but had to wait on Siri AI. Apple also appears to have been testing the interface on a sixth-generation iPad mini before launch. HomeView Software contains this image, adding more indiciation it was initially going to ship with HomeView Software 26 last year https://t.co/yV1a1lbJcr Aaron (@aaronp613) October 30, 2026 The HomeView is priced at $299, and it can be pre-ordered from Apple's website. It will launch alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K on November 13. Related Roundup: Apple HomeView Buyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now) Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay Home & Auto Tech This article, HomeView Software 27.2: Wallpapers, Control Center, and More first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple Alerts Stores to iPhone Duo
In a memo shared with Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers this week, and later obtained by MacRumors , Apple provided technicians with guidance on how to diagnose and address the iPhone Duo's inner display cracking issue. If a customer reports the issue, Apple advised technicians to inspect the iPhone Duo and repair or replace it in accordance with their standard procedures. While the instructions themselves are straightforward, the fact that Apple issued an internal memo suggests the issue is widespread enough to warrant official guidance. Apple's memo said the issue affects a small number of iPhone Duo units, which is consistent with what it said in a public statement on Monday. We are aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units, said Apple, in a statement shared with MacRumors . If users experience issues with their iPhone Duo display, they should contact AppleCare for a replacement. You can get support on Apple's website or by calling 1-800-APL-CARE in the U.S. and Canada. Apple said most iPhone Duo units are not susceptible to this issue and that impacted units appear to exhibit the defects rather quickly after usage. Apple said there is no iPhone Duo recall, and the company has yet to launch a public-facing repair program on its website for this issue. Almost immediately after the iPhone Duo began arriving to customers a week ago, a handful of early adopters reported that the device's inner display had cracked , resulting in lines appearing down the middle and towards the right side of the screen. The electronics repair website iFixit completed an iPhone Duo teardown and said that the issue is likely related to a defective hinge on affected units. However, Apple has yet to comment on the underlying cause of the issue. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tags: Apple Authorized Service Providers , Apple Store Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple Alerts Stores to iPhone Duo's Display Cracking Issue first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
iOS 27.3 Will Enable These Apple Intelligence Features in China
Apple's website in China says iOS 27.3 will enable some Apple Intelligence features in China, such as Writing Tools, Genmoji, Clean Up, Notification Summaries, Priority Notifications, Visual Intelligence, and Live Translation with AirPods. Select features will not be available, including Siri AI and Image Playground. The features will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer until Apple receives approval to launch them on the iPad, Mac, and other devices in China. Apple said the first iOS 27.3 beta will be available next week . The update will be released in December. Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 Tags: Apple Intelligence , China Related Forum: iOS 27 This article, iOS 27.3 Will Enable These Apple Intelligence Features in China first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple Says iOS 27.3 Beta Coming Next Week
Apple today announced that the first iOS 27.3 developer beta will be released next week and enable some Apple Intelligence features in China . In a press release shared on the Apple Newsroom website in China, Apple said the beta will be released on Wednesday, November 4, but that likely means Tuesday, November 3 in the U.S. due to time zone differences. Apple said iOS 27.3 will then be released to the public in December, but it did not provide a specific date. iOS 27.3 will enable some of the earlier Apple Intelligence features on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer in China, such as Writing Tools, Genmoji, Clean Up, Notification Summaries, Priority Notifications, Visual Intelligence, and Live Translation with AirPods. Siri AI and other Apple Intelligence features announced at WWDC 2026 will not be available in China on iOS 27.3, according to Apple. Image Playground will also not be available in China. Apple also said it has partnered with Alibaba to add support for its AI assistant Qwen within Siri, Writing Tools, and Visual Intelligence. Both the iPhone and Siri language will need to be set to English and Chinese (Simplified). Apple Intelligence features will not be available on the Mac, iPad, or other devices in China until Apple receives the necessary approvals, it said. Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 Tags: Apple Intelligence , China Related Forum: iOS 27 This article, Apple Says iOS 27.3 Beta Coming Next Week first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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14 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27.2
Apple released iOS 27.2 on October 26, bringing enhancements to Siri AI, adding Suggestions in Messages, and sneaking in a string of smaller additions across Photos, Podcasts, Games, Apple TV, and FaceTime. iOS 27.2 is available to download to your device now via Settings General Software Update. Note that some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPhone models. Apple maintains a feature availability list with all the details. Ask Siri About Past Conversations Siri AI can now recall your past conversations, so you can ask it about something it told you before, like the restaurants it recommended last week. Siri AI features require an iPhone 16 model or later, or an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max. Get Answers From More of Your Personal Context Siri AI can now draw from more sources when answering, including photos attached in Messages, Calendar event attendees, and your voicemails. Apple says you'll also get better results from Safari history and Reading List. Use Siri in More Languages Siri AI now supports French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish, in addition to English. Just keep in mind that, as things stand, it's not available in the EU or mainland China. Control Which Apps Siri and Search Can Access A new settings menu has been added that lets you choose which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access, all from one list. You can find it in Settings Siri Excluded Apps. Copy Just Part of a Siri Response Granular text selection lets you select and copy only the part of a Siri response you need, rather than the whole reply. Act on Suggestions in Messages The new Suggestions in Messages feature aims to help you take quick actions based on the context of a conversation, like adding a Calendar invite for a dinner or saving a Reminder. The feature appeared during iOS 27 beta testing but was held back from the initial release , so its arrival has been a good while coming. Manage Shared Albums More Easily Shared Albums in Photos gain three additions. You can now edit captions and comments, the app can avoid adding duplicate photos, and it can display a reminder before an album expires so participants can save important photos and videos. Spot AI-Generated Images iOS 27.2 supports SynthID watermarking, which aims to help you identify whether an image was generated or modified with generative tools in Photos and Image Playground. See What Your Friends Are Playing In the Games app, the Friends tab now provides context around friend suggestions, plus it shows you any recent games your friends have played on their player pages. Create Apple TV Profiles for Your Household If you have an Apple TV, you can now create profiles in the account settings section on iPhone and iPad. All you need for a profile is a name, plus whether it's for an adult or a child. Creating a profile for a child limits content to a PG rating by default, but there's a customize option for finer control. You can select age ratings for TV shows and movies that are appropriate for the child based on their age. Stream FaceTime From Front and Rear Cameras Dual Capture is now available in group FaceTime calls, so you can stream FaceTime video content from the front and rear cameras at the same time. On a compatible device running iOS 27.2, flipping the camera while on a FaceTime call automatically turns on Dual Capture. Dual Capture is available on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo. Watch Several Live Sports Streams at Once Multiview has been expanded in the Apple TV app to the iPhone, so you can now watch up to four live sports streams at the same time. Multiview works for sports events that come with an Apple TV subscription, so that's Major League Soccer (MLS), Formula 1 (F1) in the U.S., and Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders during the Major League Baseball season. iPhone Duo Edge Light and Apple Pencil Support iOS 27.2 adds Apple Pencil USB-C support to the iPhone Duo. It also includes support for the Edge Light feature that first appeared in macOS to illuminate your face during video calls. Be Reminded of a Contact's Anniversary on a Call A new feature of Call Context reminds you that it's your anniversary when you call that special person as long as you've added the date in the Contacts app. To add an anniversary to a contact, open the Contacts app and select their name. Tap Edit in the corner, then tap add date, and the first suggestion under date is anniversary. Do it now. It could save your marriage... Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 Related Forum: iOS 27 This article, 14 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27.2 first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Israel's recent inconclusive election has left major political blocs short of a governing majority. Gadi Eisenkot, the opposition leader, may challenge Benjamin Netanyahu with the help of Arab parties. The two main Arab parties, Ra'am and the Joint List, hold a combined 19 seats in the Knesset. While some Jewish opposition figures reject Arab support, Ahmad Tibi has offered assistance for a minority government.
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iPhone Duo Review: One Week Later
It's been a week since the iPhone Duo was released, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera wanted to revisit his review since he's been able to use the Duo for a longer stretch of time. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. You've probably seen images of iPhone Duos with a bright white line running across one side of the inner display. There is a defect affecting some users, but Apple says it's a problem limited to a small number of units. None of us at MacRumors have had a display crack, and we've seen some AI photos floating around, so it's hard to tell just how many people are actually having problems. iPhone Duos with the hinge issue that causes the display to crack seem to get damaged shortly after purchase, so if you've had an iPhone Duo for the last week and it's still fine, it's not likely to have this defect. The outer display is small, but Dan finds it useful for checking notifications, replying to messages, and scrolling through apps and websites. He unfolds it for multitasking or longer messages, and is a fan of using the iPhone Duo unfolded in portrait mode for watching videos and using an app at the same time. He finds the Touch ID fingerprint sensor easy to find, and says Apple Watch unlock is similar to Face ID . The cameras are just okay, and someone who zooms in a lot is probably going to miss having a telephoto lens. Battery life is between an iPhone 18 Pro and a Pro Max, and for most people, it's likely going to last a full day. Not all apps have been updated for the Duo layout yet, but it's getting better. There's an extension called Wider that extends the Safari window to the edges of the iPhone Duo's outer display, and it's a big improvement. We may see other accommodations in the coming months as developers and users get used to the new layout. Dan says the iPhone Duo is the most excited he's been about an iPhone in a long time, and he plans to keep using it even though he misses having a telephoto lens. Did you get an iPhone Duo? What do you think now that you're a week into using it? Let us know in the comments below. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, iPhone Duo Review: One Week Later first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Unvetted foreign workers at AI firms raise national security alarms, advocates warn
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ISRO Achieves Mission Success: GSLV-F18 Places NVS-03 Navigation Satellite in Orbit
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MacBook Pro With Touch Display: 15 More Details Revealed
Apple on Wednesday unveiled new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with touch-enabled OLED displays , and more details about them continue to be shared by tech reporters who were invited to Apple's hands-on experience in Los Angeles. Nicolas Lellouche of the French website Numerama shared 15 details about the new MacBook Pro models in an article and a social media post . Some of this information has already surfaced, but he provided a useful summary: Apple said the keyboard and trackpad remain the primary input methods, with touch input available as an additional option for those who want it. Apple said there is now a generation of young creators who grew up using touchscreens, so it felt the timing was right to bring the functionality to the Mac. Apple said music creators prefer touch over trackpads for controlling virtual instruments. Traffic light controls in the top-left corner of macOS windows expand when pressed. Items in a list become more spaced out when touched. A swipe up from the bottom of the screen brings up the Dock. A swipe down from the top of the screen brings up Spotlight/Siri AI. A long press is equivalent to a right click. Holding a window and quickly moving it left or right triggers Split View. If you close your Mac while your finger is touching the display, touch input is temporarily deactivated to prevent accidental touches. The camera is stabilized so it does not shake on video calls when you touch the screen. You cannot wake the MacBook Pro by touching the screen. Multi-touch supports up to 10 fingers at the same time. No word yet on toes (kidding). Live Activities from iPhone apps can appear in the Dynamic Island. There are settings that allow you to turn off touch input and the illuminated Apple logo on the MacBook Pro's lid. The new MacBook Pro models can be pre-ordered now and launch Friday, November 6. Related Roundup: MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: MacBook Pro This article, MacBook Pro With Touch Display: 15 More Details Revealed first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Durga Puja dhakis preserve Bengal's rich heritage
Watching mesmerised as the purohit at a friend's Durga Puja rhythmically waved the silver oil lamp with multiple wicks before the goddess, and then in succession, a silver camphor lamp, incense sticks, red cloth, conch shell, flowers and a silver-handled fly-whisk while incessantly ringing a bell with his other hand, I noticed that the dhak-drum beats changed subtly at every phase of the arati. For the first time I figured the dhaki (drummer) was doing a duet with the priest.A few days later, an old friend recounted that she was sitting in a puja pandal in the longish, quiet interregnum between the end of bhog (community lunch to partake of what was also offered to the Goddess) and the beginning of preparation for the evening arati, when the dhaki suddenly struck up a beat with his drum. The pandal was empty, with even the priest and helpers probably catching forty winks before the evening's prayers. So, who was this serenade for?Also Read: India lifted 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, says World BankFor Her, of course, the drummer told her with a smile. I have respectfully reminded her that it is time to awaken. I have also drummed out the message that evening arati will soon commence. He then proceeded to tell her that dhakis have many different beats, each for a specific aspect of the puja. To uninitiated ears, they may sound like just any set of percussive tunes, but their 'bols' (sounds) are like mantras, perfectly complementing the priest's incantations.Like most, if not all, Bengalis, my friend and I love the heart-thumping sound of West Bengal's traditional large dhak drums. They not only joyfully herald the advent of the Goddess long before she can actually be seen arriving at her maternal home, they also devotedly accompany every ritual of Her worship for four days and dolefully sound her inevitable retreat: the long journey back to her husband Shiva in the Himalayas. They are her faithful minstrels.Also Read: India to conduct population census from January 25 to February 28, 2027; March 1 set as reference dateTherefore, the men (and now also women) whose strong hands and arms provide the rhythmic vocabulary through skilled use of two bamboo canes, are very crucial to Durga Puja celebrations. Yet very few of the thousands who flock to the pandals to admire and seek Her blessings pay much attention to the dhakis and what their drums are actually saying. Few note the change in beat and cadence. For many, they are just background music, a kind of white noise.Women dhakis, of late, have got a lot of publicity in many Indian cities, with many puja committees specifically seeking them out - often to enhance their inclusive credentials. Not many go further and ask those women (and men) the significance of the beats they play when, and why. My perceptive friend is an exception. And the answers she got were eye-openers. Their's is a labour of love, time they take out annually from their life as farmers to play for Her.The semiotic language they serenade Her with has been passed down generations, and even the youngest dhakis are hopefully conversant with it too. It is not enough for them to simply know all the rhythmic beats; they must also remember what to play when and why. Before the advent of modern telecommunications made so many traditional ways of sending messages over long distances redundant, drums were the equivalent of the town crier if not the telegraph and radio too.Every aspect of religio-cultural events like Durga Puja has relevance, even if most of us scarcely notice most of them. The semiotic language of the dhakis and drums are one such. Their profession is seeing a revival so younger people are taking it up, but many other puja-associated arts and crafts are down to their last practitioners. Those who appreciate and understand these facets of intangible heritage are even fewer. It's never too late to listen, ask and learn....
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PM Modi Advocates for Womens Empowerment During Interaction with Farmers in Banaskantha
Prime Minister Modi engages with women farmers in Banaskantha, highlighting their vital role in agriculture and dairy sectors. PM Modi Advocates for Womens Empowerment During Interaction with Farmers in Banaskantha
ISRO launches next-gen satellite to boost India's indigenous GPS system
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday launched India's next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, GSLV-F18 rocket. The launch took place at 11:51 pm at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03 lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, Sriharikota, India's space agency ISRO said on X. Liftoff of GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03 at 11:51 PM IST from Second Launch Pad, SHAR! ISRO's rescue mission for NavIC is now underway, it added. The 50-metre-tall, three-stage GSLV-F18 rocket lifted off with the 2,232 kg NVS-03 satellite, aiming to deploy it into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Once deployed, the satellite will perform orbit-raising manoeuvres to reach its final geosynchronous slot at 32.5 degrees East. NVS-03 is the third satellite of the second-generation NVS series, intended to augment the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, an indigenous GPS of sorts, and support the continuity of navigation services. NVS-03 is designed to augment the NavIC constellation and ensure continuity of navigation services. The satellite carries an indigenous atomic clock along with procured atomic clocks. It also incorporates the L1 navigation signal in addition to the existing L5 and S signals, enhancing the system's navigation capabilities. It also includes L1 signal in addition to existing L5/S signals with Coverage over India land mass and a region extending 1500 km around Indian geopolitical boundary, said ISRO. NavIC is India's independent regional navigation satellite system, developed to provide accurate Position, Velocity and Timing (PVT) services to users across India and the region extending approximately 1,500 km beyond the Indian landmass. According to ISRO, NavIC provides two types of services, the Standard Positioning Service (SPS) and the Restricted Service (RS). While SPS is intended for civilian users, RS is an encrypted service for authorised users. ISRO has envisaged five second-generation navigation satellites to augment the existing NavIC constellation with enhanced features and ensure continuity of services.
Mondelez International upbeat on India despite cost pressures
The maker of Cadbury chocolates and Oreo biscuits added about 130,000 outlets in India during the third quarter ended September, as it pushes deeper into the country's fragmented retail market. It sees considerable headroom for further distribution expansion, alongside opportunities to increase the number of products stocked by existing retailers.
Trump admin again loses bid to block California from counting alleged noncitizen votes
A US appeals court on Friday rejected the Trump administration's request that it temporarily block California from counting any mail ballots for the November 3 midterm elections from more than 20,000 registered voters the Trump administration alleges are likely nonci
Isros NVS-03 launch successful: Navigation satellite placed in orbit; NavIC gets a boost
GSLV-F18 carrying 2,250kg next-generation navigation satellite -- NVS-03 -- lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota at 11.51pm on Friday, as scheduled.Around 18 minutes later, NVS-03 satellite was placed in a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) of 37,023km apogee and 170km perigee.
Bengal shifts 12,000 people to safety as glacial lake outburst hits Bhutan
PTI Kolkata/Guwahati West Bengal shifted 12,000 people living along the Sankosh in Alipurduar district to safety, while Assam closely monitored the situation in vulnerable areas of Dhubri and Kokrajhar districts after the rivers water level rose following a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in adjoining Bhutan, officials said. Water level in the Sankosh, which forms []
Cyberattack on SMARTs portal puts Sebi's cybersecurity team on high alert
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Tata Motors takes control of Iveco with 89.4 per cent stake in
Tata Motors has secured an 89.42 per cent stake in Iveco following the initial settlement of its 3.43bn cash tender offer. Iveco employs around 33,000 people and operates 16 industrial sites and 22 research and development centres. The tender offer will reopen from November 2 to November 6, giving remaining shareholders another opportunity to sell their shares. Tata Motors has taken control of Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco after acquiring an 89.42 per cent stake for nearly 3.43bn, marking its biggest acquisition since buying Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) from Ford in 2008. The initial settlement of the cash tender offer makes Iveco an indirect subsidiary of the Indian automaker, giving Tata Motors control of a European business with reported revenue of Rs 1,42,471 crore. In a joint statement, the companies said TML CV Holdings BV, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, had acquired 238,157,212 common shares in Iveco. The holding represents approximately 89.42 per cent of the company's common share capital, excluding treasury shares. Iveco Group has now become part of Tata Motors, the company said. The settlement followed the completion of the acceptance period for Tata Motors' voluntary tender offer, which was priced at 14.40 per share in cash. The company initially offered 14.10 before raising the price by 0.30 on October 9, including dividends. The offer will reopen for five trading days from November 2 to November 6, allowing shareholders who have not yet tendered their shares another opportunity to do so. Settlement for shares tendered during this period is scheduled for November 13. Leadership and board changes Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has been appointed chairperson and senior non-executive director of Iveco, while Olof Persson will continue as chief executive officer. Tata Motors executives P B Balaji and Girish Wagh have joined the board as non-independent non-executive directors. Guenter Butschek and Charles Nichols have been appointed independent non-executive directors. Iveco has also reconstituted its board committees, amended its corporate governance documents and repurchased all special voting shares as part of the changes following the takeover. The companies said further details of the post-offer process, including a voluntary purchase procedure, a Dutch legal squeeze-out or a post-offer demerger and liquidation, would be communicated in due course. Strengthening global commercial vehicle operations The acquisition was announced in 2025 through TML CV Holdings, with Tata Motors agreeing to buy Iveco's commercial vehicle business while excluding its defence operations. The transaction was valued at around 3.8bn at the time of the announcement. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Iveco has a strong Italian industrial heritage and operates across trucks, buses, powertrain technologies and financial services through several brands. The group employs around 33,000 people and has 16 industrial sites and 22 research and development centres. For Tata Motors, the acquisition is intended to strengthen its international commercial vehicle business by adding Iveco's established European operations, manufacturing footprint and product portfolio. It also represents a major step in the company's global expansion, 18 years after its landmark purchase of JLR transformed its presence in the international passenger vehicle market.
Rickelton, Mulder hit tons as South Africa set Australia 288-run target in series decider
Former schoolmates Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder hit centuries and swung the series-deciding third Test in South Africa's favour at Newlands on Friday.
Orders issued on Vigilance probe into KIIFB-financed land acquisition in Kannur
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Amit Shah's 'Special' Offer To INDIA Bloc Before Gyanesh Kumar's 'Public Impeachment'
I challenge both Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav right here and now. The BJP is fully prepared to discuss this in Parliament. We have nothing to hide. Let us convene a special session, Amit Shah said at a party event in Lucknow.
Decoding Maharashtra MLC results: Why the BJP lost on its home turf of Nagpur, the RSS HQ
The election results to five Legislative Council seats in Maharashtra have given hope to the opposition alliance of Maha Vikas Aghadi, and have jolted the BJP-led Mahayuti. The MVA won three seats, while the ruling alliance led by the BJP won two. The Congress hit the BJP where it hurt the most by winning the most prestigious Nagpur seat, the only seat it could win across all the States which went to polls. In this episode of Pulse Maharashtra with Vinaya Deshpande, we analyse the election, the reasons behind the performance of each party in each region, and its implementation for the State politics.
IFL 2026/27: Nagaland United make debut memorable with impressive win over Real Kashmir
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 31 (IANS) Debutants Nagaland United SC made a memorable start to their campaign in the Indian Football League (IFL) 202627, securing an impressive 3-1 victory over Real Kashmir FC in the season opener at the TRC Stadium in Srinagar on Friday. JH Remlala gave the visitors an early lead in the third minute before Vanlalhriatzuala K doubled their advantage in the 21st minute. Real Kashmir reduced the deficit through an own goal by Nagaland United captain Rohmingthanga in the 59th minute, but Vanlalhriatzuala struck again in the 74th minute to restore the two-goal cushion and seal all three points for the debutants. Vanlalhriatzuala was named Man of the Match. The result handed Nagaland United SC their maiden victory and first-ever points in the Indian Football League, marking an impressive beginning to their debut campaign. Nagaland United head coach Kaizad Ambapardiwalla named five under-22 players in his starting XI, with C Zomuanpuia, Laldanmawia and Stephen Lalrinfela featuring in defence, while Laltnanzova and JH Remlala started in midfield and attack, respectively. Real Kashmir head coach Ishfaq Ahmed, meanwhile, opted for a 4-4-2 formation, with goalkeeper James Kirthan between the posts and two under-22 players, forward Khullakpam Zahir Khan and defender Amzard Khan, in the starting lineup. The visitors made a flying start to the contest and needed just three minutes to break the deadlock. A long throw-in from the left by Stephen Lalrinfela confused the Real Kashmir penalty area. The hosts failed to clear their lines after Remlala's initial attempt was blocked, allowing the midfielder to regain possession and find space inside the box. Remlala made no mistake from close range, firing the ball into the roof of the net to give Nagaland United an early advantage. The debutants continued to threaten on the counter-attack, nearly creating another opportunity in the fifth minute when a swift move from their own half ended with a cross from the right sailing high and wide. The hosts gradually settled into the contest and began to take greater control of possession. Real Kashmir captain and forward Marcus Leric Jr Joseph attempted to make an impact with a promising run in the 13th minute, but Joseph Lalvenhima's attempted pass towards him was intercepted by C Zomuanpuia. A minute later, centre-back Mohd Sajid Dhot produced an important clearance to halt another Nagaland United counter-attack. Despite Real Kashmir's growing involvement, the visitors remained composed and continued to build their attacks patiently. Their positive approach paid dividends in the 21st minute when they doubled their advantage with a well-worked move involving just five passes. Vincent Lalduhawma brought down an aerial ball with his chest and guided it forward towards Zom Uansanga, who returned the pass to the forward. Vincent then played the ball into space on the right for Vanlalhriatzuala, who unleashed a superb right-footed finish into the far corner to make it 2-0. Real Kashmir looked to respond immediately and came close to reducing the deficit in the 24th minute. Oinam Sanatomba Singh delivered a teasing cross from the left, finding Thabiso Nelson Brown inside the penalty area, but the forward's header from the penalty spot sailed over the crossbar. Nagaland United continued to demonstrate their attacking intent, with Eric Remruatpuia Chhangte involved in another promising move in the 31st minute. Real Kashmir, meanwhile, began to put the visitors' defensive organisation under pressure. A corner in the 34th minute found Joseph, whose header narrowly missed the target. The Snow Leopards continued to search for a breakthrough, but Nagaland United's defensive unit, marshalled by captain Rohmingthanga alongside Laldanmawia and Zomuanpuia, remained resolute. Real Kashmir's Thabiso Brown and Joseph Lalvenhima looked to create opportunities in the final third, but the visitors did well to restrict their attacking movements. Real Kashmir came close on two occasions in stoppage time of the first half. In the 45+2nd minute, Thabiso Brown attempted an acrobatic diving effort from the right, but Nagaland United goalkeeper Vanlalhriatpuia was well-positioned to make the save. A minute later, Lalvenhima unleashed a powerful effort from outside the box, forcing the goalkeeper into a diving save to parry the ball away for a corner. Nagaland United headed into the half-time break with a deserved 2-0 advantage after an impressive first-half performance. Real Kashmir began the second half with greater urgency and looked to gradually work their way back into the contest. Mohit Mittal attempted a shot following a corner in the 52nd minute, but his effort went wide. The hosts continued to build patiently, with midfielder Rohen Singh and Lalvenhima attempting to break through the Nagaland United midfield and defence. Their persistence finally paid off in the 59th minute. Lalvenhima delivered a teasing cross from the right, and Nagaland United captain Rohmingthanga, attempting to clear the danger, inadvertently directed the ball into his own net to reduce the deficit to 1-2. The goal provided Real Kashmir with renewed momentum, and the Snow Leopards began to grow into the game. The contest subsequently opened up, with both sides looking to make their mark in attack. Nagaland United's Lalduhawma produced a promising run down the right in the 63rd minute, but Sajid intervened with a timely interception to deny the forward. The visitors, however, remained dangerous going forward and restored their two-goal advantage in the 74th minute. Zomuansanga produced a wonderful through ball from the right to find Vanlalhriatzuala, who showed excellent composure to beat the advancing goalkeeper before cutting the ball back and finishing into the empty net. The forward's second goal of the evening put Nagaland United firmly in control at 3-1. Real Kashmir struggled to sustain possession as the visitors continued to press and transition quickly into attack. Nagaland United defender Laldanmawia came close to adding another goal in the 83rd minute with a powerful effort that forced James Kirthan into an excellent flying save. The hosts attempted to mount a late response, with substitute Lalrokima delivering a promising ball from the right in the 84th minute, but the Nagaland United defence managed to clear the danger. Eric Chhangte produced an important sliding interception in the 88th minute to stop another Real Kashmir attack, before Thabiso Nelson Brown's header from a corner went wide of the far post. Real Kashmir's Mohit attempted one final effort from distance in the 90+4th minute, but his shot sailed wide. In the end, Nagaland United SC capped off a memorable IFL debut with a convincing 3-1 victory over Real Kashmir FC.
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36 Bangladeshis held for entering Assam without valid documents
Thirty-six Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended in Dhubri for allegedly entering India without valid documents. Authorities received a tip-off regarding a potential mass transit of infiltrators through the area. The arrests took place early in the morning at the Jogamaya ferry ghat of the Brahmaputra river. The individuals all came from Chapai Nawabganj in Rajshahi division of Bangladesh. Investigations are ongoing as police conduct document scrutiny and questioning.
Reddit stock plunges 30% as Google's AI search threatens traffic and user growth
Reddit shares plunged 23% after the company warned that Google's AI powered search features were hurting referral traffic and could lead to a decline in daily active users. Pinterest also fell after issuing a weaker revenue outlook, as pressure on European cross border sellers weighed on its business and growth expectations.
