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Prakash Raj Confirms Dhruv Rathee to Attend Anti-SIR Protest in Bengaluru
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Captaincy Taught Me To Stand On The Frontline And Take Responsibility: Harmanpreet Kaur
ODI World Cup: Former India womens captain Harmanpreet Kaur reflected on the lessons she learned while leading the national side for more than a decade, saying the responsibility taught her to face both criticism and success head-on while remaining committed to the teams progress. Harmanpreet, who took over the captaincy in 2012 and recently stepped down after leading India at the Asian Games, said leadership had taught her to take responsibility through every phase of the teams journey. The criticism came with the expectations people had of us. Sometimes it does hurt when you dont meet your own expectations as a team, and of course, when the people watching and supporting you are also expecting you to do well. Captaincy taught me to stand on the frontline and take responsibility, not just for the criticism, but also for the victories. It taught me that leadership is about standing with your team through every phase, learning from every experience and continuing to move forward, Harmanpreet told IANS exclusively. Harmanpreets captaincy tenure encompassed some of the most significant moments in the growth of Indian womens cricket, including the teams World Cup triumph. Looking back, she said the position was never about personal stature but about using her experience and ideas to contribute to the development of the team and the sport. For over a decade, since the responsibility of captaincy first came to me in 2012, I have cherished the opportunity and made several plans towards the development of Indian womens cricket. It was never about an individual position. I simply wanted to use my instincts, experience and ideas to help the sport grow, encourage talent and fill the spaces that needed to be filled. Over the years, I have also realised that you may not achieve everything you set out to, and that is the nature of a team sport. Every day is different, and every player has a different journey, she added. Her leadership, she said, also came with an understanding that personal objectives could sometimes take a back seat when the larger interests of the team demanded it. As a player, you have a certain freedom to make choices, but as a captain, there are times when you have to put aside your personal dilemmas and move forward because you have a team following you. I wouldnt say I had to compromise on my personal performances, but yes, sometimes my personal goals and targets had to take a back seat. I have always put my batting first, even during my captaincy, but now I want to approach my game with even more clarity understanding my role, executing it well and, most importantly, enjoying every bit of cricket, she stated. Harmanpreet also spoke about the importance of developing leadership qualities within the entire squad rather than allowing responsibility to rest solely with the captain. I feel responsibility, captaincy and leadership will always remain a part of me, and I believe that leadership should evolve in every player who represents the country and has goals to achieve. I have always wanted to plant that seed of leadership in every player because it teaches you to be responsible, accountable, empathetic, giving and kind, while also making you sharper and more decisive, the ODI World Cup-winning skipper said. For Harmanpreet, the end of her captaincy is therefore not a rejection of leadership, but a change in the way she contributes to the side. With Smriti Mandhana now taking charge, she said she is looking forward to supporting a teammate with whom she has shared a long cricketing journey. Now, as a player, I am looking forward to seeing someone else lead from the front and create an environment for the team. And I am very happy that it is Smriti, who has been alongside me for more than a decade. We have shared the same table, made decisions together and seen Indian cricket evolve, so I know that understanding will continue to be valuable, she stated. The decision to step away, Harmanpreet stressed, was not prompted by a particular setback or tournament. Instead, it was part of her own assessment of where she wanted her career to go next. Winning the World Cup was one big dream I wanted to live. And thankfully, it came in the early years of my journey as the ODI captain. Today, what stays with me is immense satisfaction and gratitude. There are no regrets. It hasnt been as easy as we sometimes make it sound, but it also hasnt been as difficult as it may seem from the outside. I am simply grateful for the journey and for everything we have achieved together, Harman expressed. Today, what stays with me is immense satisfaction and gratitude. There are no regrets. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Russia's massive overnight strike kills 24 across Kyiv and other regions
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Trumps Aging Hands Put Him Under The Microscope; Walking Cadaver Jibe Erupts
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FCC considers easing political robocall rules in the final stretch before midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Communications Commission is considering a request by a conservative group to loosen rules on political robocalls , including those with artificial intelligence-generated voices, before Novembers midterm elections. Federal law currently bans most robocalls to cellphones unless the caller gets consent beforehand. The petition calls for a waiver that would allow political groups to use artificial or prerecorded voices in unsolicited wireless calls. The Republican-led FCC advanced the request for public comment and could rule on it as soon as late October. Consumer advocacy groups warn the proposed change could trigger a surge of unwanted, partisan and potentially misleading automated calls in the critical final days of the election, which will determine which party controls Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term. The potential perils became evident two years ago during the presidential primary season when thousands of voters in New Hampshire received a robocall with an AI-generated voice of then-President Joe Biden. The call suggested voters should forgo casting a ballot in the primary and save their votes for the general election. Under the waiver request before the FCC, some state and federal laws protecting against deception and voter intimidation would continue to prohibit certain misleading election-related messages. But granting it could weaken a major deterrent for bad actors, said Tim Harper, who leads the elections team at the Washington-based Center for Democracy and Technology. Such a ruling close to Election Day would open a huge opportunity for abuse during a period where harm has outsized impact, he said. Campaigns will use this technology to target voters in deceptive ways. A tool for better communication or misleading messages? The Club for Growth, a right-leaning economic policy group seeking the change, said it could help political organizations better communicate with potential voters, including in more languages, and improve polling accuracy by helping groups reach more voters. It calls current federal rules outdated and argues they dampen freedom of speech. The nations communications regulatory body would have to act within a compressed schedule to grant the waiver in time to affect the midterm elections. Critics said it wouldnt be the first time the FCC, which has become closely aligned with the president during his second term, has bypassed procedural norms to serve its political agenda. Its Republican chairman, Brendan Carr, launched an unusual early review of broadcast licenses for several ABC-owned local broadcast stations, prompting the company to sue. It said the review years ahead of schedule was unconstitutional, a violation of free speech and a retaliation for content Trump dislikes . The FCC didnt respond to a request for comment on the petition. Ana Gomez, the sole Democrat among the FCCs three active commissioners, told The Associated Press she opposes the move and thinks it would create a tsunami of robocalls and misinformation. Weve already seen dark money groups use AI to put candidates likeness behind inflammatory comments ahead of this election, Gomez said. Exempting political calls from the need for consumer consent would supercharge that strategy, and misleading messages could land directly on the handheld phone of nearly every voter in our country. Political robocalls have caused controversies before In past elections, deceptive political robocalls have resulted in significant fines associated with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the federal law at the center of the petition. In 2020, tens of thousands of prospective voters in majority-Black areas of the U.S. received robocalls falsely warning that if they voted by mail, they could face arrest and debt collection. The two conservative hoaxers behind the calls, Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, were criminally charged for the calls and fined some $5.1 million for violating the act. The political consultant behind the 2024 New Hampshire robocalls mimicking Biden's voice said he did it to send a wake-up call about the potential dangers of AI. He was acquitted of criminal voter suppression charges but faced fines and civil damages associated with federal law. Shortly after the New Hampshire robocall caught authorities' attention, the FCC ruled that robocalls made with AI voice-cloning tools were outlawed under the consumer protection act. The change could boost various types of AI calling If the commission pivots to grant the Club for Growths petition, political groups of all stripes could amp up their use of AI to prerecord messages that play when voters pick up the phone. They also could use the technology to engage in live conversations with voters driven by AI large language models. Mekela Panditharatne, senior counsel in the democracy program at the Brennan Center for Justice, warned that such conversations hold risks. An AI system could make false promises about a candidate or manipulate voters in conversation by providing inaccurate or incomplete information. Harper, from the Center for Democracy and Technology, said there also could be a privacy risk for voters who might not know how an AI agent on the line with them is capturing or repurposing their data. The Club for Growth has argued the waiver would help create a more uniform regulatory landscape, given that unsolicited automated calls to landlines are already allowed. If the waiver is granted, callers would still be limited by certain conditions, including allowing consumers to opt out and making no more than three calls within 30 days to each individual recipient. A public comment reply period on the petition ends Oct. 19, at which point the FCC could move forward on a decision. This article originally appeared on Associated Press at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/fcc-considers-allowing-more-political-144533285.html
Trump wants to turn his West Palm Beach golf course into the new Camp David
Much of President Donald Trumps second term has focused on changes to the nations capital. But his ambitions to remake the physical architecture of the presidency transcend Washington: Trump wants to transform his West Palm Beach golf club into a presidential retreat modeled after Camp David. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. The plan calls for a parcel of the private club to be designated a permanent, official sanctuary for foreign leaders and future U.S. presidents, designed to host international summits and house presidents when they take vacations in Florida, according to a proposal presented to Palm Beach County officials by Trump International Golf Clubs legal counsel. Future presidents would also be offered comped memberships to the Trump club. Just as Camp David, Windsor Castle, or the Elysee Palace are known worldwide, so too will the Presidential Golf Course in Palm Beach County, Harvey Oyer, a lawyer representing the Trump course, wrote to the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners in a letter last month. Oyer asked the county, which owns the property the course is on, to provide a piece of the land to the federal government, and he promised Trump would pay for the construction of a presidential residence and facilities on that land. Oyer told The Washington Post that a name has yet not been selected for the presidential golf course. It would further cement Palm Beach County as one of the most recognizable brands and destinations in the world, Oyer said. A spokesperson for Trump Organization did not respond to requests for comment. A White House official with knowledge of the proposed plans said in a text message the facilities would provide amenities of a world-class property. The property is minutes away from the Donald J. Trump International Airport, does not have buildings looming, does not have houses along the course, has great security features, is close to law enforcement, and happens to be a highly-rated golf course. These are features that are necessary for any presidential retreat, said the White House official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview plans. In the letter, which was first reported by the Palm Beach Post, Oyer said the construction would not be completed before Trump leaves office, so the project would be a gift to Trumps successors and the county would benefit from high-power traffic in the area. The county is seriously considering the proposal and is seeking more information, Palm Beach County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo told The Washington Post. In a meeting last week, Trump representatives assured county officials that, under the proposal, Trumps company would continue to make lease payments for the golf course and would agree to build the presidential retreat on a connected piece of land that would have a separate entrance from the private club, Abruzzo said. Trumps club would continue to operate under the Trump family company and likely benefit from more business if it becomes a site of long-lasting presidential importance. The county is in contact with the General Services Administration, the agency that manages federal properties, and the county will be selecting a parcel of the land for the proposal, Abruzzo said. My understanding is that President Trump views this as a lasting contribution to the presidency and to those who will hold the office after him, Abruzzo said. Though presidents already have a retreat at Camp David, Trump has visited the complex less frequently than many of his predecessors, preferring to spend his weekends and holidays at his own properties. He once commented that Camp Davids rustic charm would wear off after half an hour. Previous presidents have left their own marks on the woodsy Maryland retreat. Franklin D. Roosevelt established the getaway for federal workers as a presidential compound and dubbed it Shangri-La, though Dwight D. Eisenhower later named it after his father and grandson. Marjorie Merriweather Post, who was once the wealthiest woman in the United States, also had hoped to create a presidential retreat in the South. She gifted her Palm Beach estate - better known as Mar-a-Lago - to the federal government upon her death in 1973, with the intention that it be turned into a Winter White House. But the National Park Service returned the property to her estate due to high maintenance costs, and Trump bought the property in 1985. Trump International Golf Club opened in 1999 after Trump settled a lawsuit with the county regarding airplanes flying over Mar-a-Lago and the county agreed to lend him the land. Near the golf course, state officials have branded the Palm Beach airport and the road along it with Trumps name. Trumps influence over Palm Beach and its image would be further cemented if the golf club becomes a presidential retreat. The wealthy strip of South Florida has undergone a MAGA transformation with Trumps base flocking to Mar-a-Lago for political events and networking. The nearby golf club has become a go-to destination for Trump spotting. Trump reported an income of nearly $37 million last year from the golf course in his latest financial disclosure. Although Trump had mocked former president Barack Obama for golfing during his presidency, Trump has frequently golfed since hes been in office. One online tracker calculated that Trump has spent at least 137 days in his second term golfing. Rick Reilly, a former Sports Illustrated columnist who wrote Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump, has golfed with Trump and said the president is less interested in the sport than the attention he gains at his own clubs. Reilly described how Trump always plays first in his golfing party and speeds on his golf cart to the next hole, wrapping up his game in less time than is typical, before heading to the clubhouse, where he makes the rounds, talking to his members and fans. If the Palm Beach club were a destination for foreign leaders, they would be part of the display of influence. I suppose he wants to make a power play with these people and show them who is the king of America, Reilly said. Don Van Natta Jr., an ESPN senior writer who wrote First Off the Tee: Presidential Hackers, Duffers, and Cheaters From Taft to Bush, a book on the history of presidents who golfed, said 17 out of the last 20 presidents have golfed. The first avid golfer in the Oval Office was William Howard Taft, and the last president who didnt golf was Jimmy Carter. There is a long history of presidents playing golf, Van Natta said. Its an escape where they can, as President [Bill] Clinton told me for my book, to be out in nature, and its an escape hatch from the pressures of the Oval Office. CORRECTION: A photo caption with a previous version of this article and on the homepage omitted the year that President Donald Trump arrived at Trump International Golf Club to watch the Super Bowl. It was in 2017. Related Content This article originally appeared on Washington Post at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-wants-turn-west-palm-090000951.html
Bengaluru is set to introduce the Namma Metro Blue Line, connecting the city with Kempegowda International Airport. The project is expected to be completed in phases, with the Hebbal-KIA section targeted for September 2027. Passengers will benefit from lower airport transport costs and reduced dependence on taxis. Additionally, the line will utilize driverless Metro technology, enhancing safety and efficiency.
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Drishyam The Conclusion had been in the news even before it went on floors, especially after Akshaye Khanna walked out of the film at the last minute. Jaideep Ahlawat then stepped in, giving the makers much-needed relief. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Aamil Keeyan Khan, who wrote the dialogues and is also one of the screenplay writers and lyricists of the film, spoke about this aspect. Aamil Keeyan Khan said, Seven or eight days before the shoot was to start, he walked out of the film. When he left, hum log pe bomb phoota tha! The dates of everyone were locked and a new character had to be introduced. We didnt have a choice. There was no time left and we had to change several scenes in the first half and second half. We worked day and night at that time. We had to not just introduce a new character but also raise the stakes. Since so much was happening in the film already, we couldnt lengthen the narrative. And on top of it, we just had seven days to pull it off. It was a major challenge. Thankfully, all went well. The writers also organically established at the beginning of the film that IG Tarun Ahlawat (Akshaye Khanna) was no longer handling the case and that Rajveer Singh Tomar (Jaideep Ahlawat) of the Crime Branch had now taken an interest in it. Aamil explained, Yes, we needed to address it. Hats off to Abhishek Pathak. In that situation, any other director would have panicked, but he didnt. The film could have been pushed ahead. In that case, it would not have been easy for him as he was also one of the producers. But he remained calm. He added, What people dont realise is that when something like this happens, its always the little guy who suffers. Do haathi ki ladaai mein hamesha ghaas kuchalti hai. When a film gets postponed, the big names can survive, but what about the hundreds of people whose livelihoods depend on the films shoot starting on time? The dadas, spot boys, lightmen they are the ones who suffer. And it is to Abhisheks credit that he made sure the shoot didnt have to be pushed any further. All the HODs worked really hard to ensure that the train stayed on time. Im just glad it all worked out. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Writer Aamil Keeyan Khan reveals why Gaitonde became FUNNIER in Drishyam The Conclusion: Hes a good detective but just unluckyif you look at things from his POV, he has not done anything wrong
On September 23, the nominations for the 54th International Emmy Awards were announced and, in a significant achievement for India, the SonyLIV series Real Kashmir Football Club bagged a nomination in the Best Drama Series category. The recognition came as a pleasant surprise for the team, who are understandably on cloud nine. Its lead writer and executive producer is Simaab Hashmi, who is also the writer and creative producer of Force 3. The much-awaited action film brings together John Abraham and Harshvardhan Rane for the first time. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Simaab Hashmi spoke about Force 3, which is all set to release on March 19, 2027. Simaab Hashmi said, Force 3 is bigger, better and badder than ever before! People are pumped up about the combination of John Abraham and Harshvardhan Rane. Seeing them together on the big screen will surely pack a punch (smiles). Simaab was all praise for both John Abraham and Harshvardhan Rane. He revealed, In our industry, there is a lot of lip service. A lot of filmmakers claim in interviews, We should support writers. But when you meet them or during narrations, you dont always feel that energy. I was on the set of Force 3 as I am also a creative producer, and I saw how collaborative both John Abraham and Harshvardhan Rane were. They are such nice people and genuinely care about what the director and writer have to say. I tell people, Both of them have spoilt me and director Bhav Dhulia! They were so welcoming and warm towards every idea we threw at them. He added, John Abraham has really been a leader who has led the film both as a producer and an actor. As for Harshvardhan Rane, we share such a bond that I call him Harsh bhai. Harshvardhan Rane has had a huge fan following, but box-office success had largely eluded him. That changed last year when Sanam Teri Kasam was re-released and amassed huge numbers. It also gave a boost to his Diwali release, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, which emerged as a sleeper hit last year. On this, Simaab smiled and said, It proves that you cant keep a good man down. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: From John Abrahams Force 3 to Ekta Kapoors action franchise: Harshvardhan Ranes recent choices suggest producers are beginning to explore the full range of his screen persona
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Royal Mail to cut 2,500 support jobs. Why is the postal service shrinking?
Up to 2,500 head-office and support jobs are expected to go by the end of 2027. Frontline posties and drivers are not included in the proposed cuts. Royal Mail delivered just 75.7 per cent of first-class letters on time in 2025/26. Royal Mail is planning to cut up to 2,500 jobs as the UK postal service battles falling letter demand, tougher competition and persistent delivery problems. The proposed cuts, which represent less than 2 per cent of Royal Mail s more than 131,000-strong workforce, will affect head-office and other support functions. The company said they would be achieved through voluntary redundancies and people leaving naturally, rather than compulsory redundancies. Frontline roles including posties and drivers are not part of the restructuring. The announcement comes as Royal Mail tries to simplify its operations and redirect money towards improving the service. Chief executive Alistair Cochrane said the changes would remove duplication and allow the company to invest further in the service it delivers to customers. The proposed changes will not be easy, but they are an important part of building a stronger, simpler and future-ready Royal Mail for our customers and colleagues, he said. Royal Mail is in formal consultation with the Communication Workers' Union (CWU) and Unite over the plans. Why is Royal Mail cutting 2,500 jobs? The underlying problem is that the traditional letters business has shrunk dramatically. Royal Mail has said letter volumes have fallen by more than 70 per cent from their peak. Ofcom said Royal Mail delivered around 6.5 billion letters in 2025, compared with about 20 billion a year two decades ago, and expects volumes to fall further. At the same time, customers are increasingly relying on parcels and other delivery services. That leaves Royal Mail with fewer letters over which to spread the fixed costs of its nationwide network. The company is therefore trying to become more efficient while investing in areas where demand is growing, particularly parcels. The changes also come after reforms to the Universal Service Obligation (USO), the legal framework governing Royal Mail's nationwide postal service. From April 2026, second-class letters can be delivered on alternate weekdays rather than requiring six-day delivery. First-class letters remain covered by a six-day-a-week requirement. Royal Mail has also committed to investing 500 million over five years to improve its delivery performance. But the company continues to face criticism over the reliability of its service. In the year to the end of March 2026, Royal Mail delivered just 75.7 per cent of first-class letters within one working day, against the then target of 93 per cent. For second-class mail, 90.2 per cent was delivered within three working days, compared with a target of 98.5 per cent. Ofcom opened an investigation into Royal Mail's performance in June, while the company has previously been fined for missing its delivery targets. What do the job cuts mean for customers and Royal Mail workers? Royal Mail insists the restructuring is aimed at reducing duplication and improving efficiency rather than cutting frontline delivery capacity. That distinction matters because posties and drivers are not included in the proposed reduction. The company says the 2,500 roles will be removed through voluntary redundancy and natural departures. The CWU, however, has strongly criticised the announcement. Despite Royal Mail's assurance that there will be no compulsory redundancies, deputy general secretary Martin Walsh told the BBC that the plans were further evidence of a company that is demoralising staff and failing to deliver for customers and the wider community. We urge the government to confront the reality of a collapsing Royal Mail and intervene to save this national institution, he added. The debate comes as more than 100 MPs have written to Ofcom and the business secretary over complaints about poor postal services in their constituencies. For Royal Mail, the challenge is therefore bigger than reducing its headcount. It needs to show that savings can be redirected into a more reliable service while the number of letters being sent continues to fall. The company is owned by Czech billionaire Daniel Ketnsk's EP Group, following its takeover of Royal Mail's parent company, International Distribution Services. Ketnsk has previously said he would not walk away from the requirement to deliver letters throughout the UK six days a week for as long as he runs the service. The next stage will be the consultation with unions and implementation of the proposed workforce changes. The longer-term test will be whether Royal Mail can become financially sustainable without allowing its traditional postal service to deteriorate further. For customers, the measure of success will be much simpler: fewer late letters, more reliable deliveries and a postal service that can survive in a world where people are sending far fewer letters.
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South African skipper Temba Bavuma is expecting an intense contest against Australia in the three-match Test series starting from October 9 onwards. He also reflected on his decade-long journey in international cricket so far, saying that he is feeding into the aspirations he and his team have and wants to make sure they are all on the right path. The reigning ICC World Test Championship champions are back in action and they have some huge challenges upfront. After conquering India, South Africa face a major test at home when Australia arrive for a crucial series. For Bavuma, the stakes extend beyond the immediate Test series. Over the next 12 months, the Proteas have the chance to establish themselves as a force across formats, with the ICC Men
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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained on way to Jantar Mantar; LoP says they are going to pay for it
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained on way to Jantar Mantar; LoP says they are going to pay for it
Another personal AI assistant has launched
A new personal AI assistant has arrived. Meet Tab, which announced Tuesday that it had officially emerged from stealth.
Martinez is the mother of Colleen Slemmer, who was murdered in Knoxville at age 19 in 1995. Her daughters case has now entered another period of uncertainty. Martinez said she had suspected Pike would survive the failed lethal injection. She also questioned whether the state would make another attempt.
Will the Zuckerberg, Musk and Altman movies make a dent on tech giant evangelism?
Why some people are good at math while others struggle
Why do some students dread math class while others look forward to it? New research offers a closer look at the thinking skills that may help explain differences in math ability.
Titans trailer: Jayasurya and Vinayakan reunite after Aadu 3 for another fun fantasy ride
The film, directed by Prince Joy and written by James Sebastian, also stars Baby Jean, Nihal, Sunny Wayne, Indrans and Suresh Krishna
ROI-Tin rides the AI investment wave to a new price dimension: Andy Home
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Its Time To Decode the Festive Glow
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Thella Kaagitham saw a marginal rise on Day 5, earning Rs 72.16 lakh at the box office. The Harsh Roshan-Nakshatra starrer has collected Rs 4.58 crore in five days.
Why French teenagers are blocking schools across the country
Why French teenagers are blocking schools across the country
Kaira Denies Dating Gullu, Says Their Connection Was Beyond Labels
While Kaira is now participating in Rise And Fall Season 2, Gullu is currently competing on Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan
'Calibrated' Turn Vs Off-Cycle Shocker: How The New RBI Hike Cycle Compares To 2022
After a 43-month pause, the RBI has resumed rate hikes to tame inflationbut economists warn this new tightening cycle carries stagflationary whispers.
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 7: SheFin, a women-first investment platform designed exclusively for women investors in India, has officially launched its mobile application on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. A brainchild of Sunil Singh, Founder & CEO of InvesTek, SheFin has been created with a clear purpose to encourage more women to participate actively in investing, start their investment journeys early and build long-term financial independence. A women-first investment platform designed to help women start early, invest with greater confidence and build long-term financial independence.
Atlanta residents raised $3m to save Fox Theatre; it now hosts 250 shows a year
What is early voting telling us about the 2026 US midterms and what is it not?
More than 700,000 Americans have cast early votes across at least 30 states for the upcoming midterm elections. In states like Iowa and Pennsylvania, Democrats represent a larger share of ballot requests compared to previous elections. Virginia is leading in early voting, with significant participation noted from Democratic voters. Early voting trends may not reflect overall results, as secret ballots keep specific voting data hidden.
CREDAI Tamil Nadu seeks faster approvals to improve ease of doing business in the State
Want govt departments and local bodies to move towards a system where building plans can be submitted online and approvals are processed faster
The company also sees India's rapid 5G rollout as giving the country a competitive advantage as the telecom industry prepares to move towards 6G.
Most Republicans in tight midterm races distance themselves from Trump, Reuters review finds
Two-thirds of Republican candidates in competitive US House and Senate races have broken with President Donald Trump on policy or played down ties to him, a Reuters review found, revealing a widespread effort to distance themselves from the president as his unpopularity threatens the par
Why US Treasury yields are hitting 2002 highs? U.S. Treasury yields are rising again. The Federal Reserve is one reason. It isn't the only one. The government is issuing more debt. Companies are also selling more bonds. Investors are demanding higher returns. Inflation remains a concern. That is pushing yields higher across the Treasury market. The 10-year yield is above 5.3%. The 30-year yield is near 5.7%. Both are at levels last seen in 2002.
Actress Kiara Advani and her husband and Shershaah co-star Sidharth Malhotra shared good news again they were expecting a second child. While this is not the first time Kiara has been pregnant, she has always maintained a very good diet even as an expectant mother.
Digvijaya Singh to Launch Saty Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra Addressing Vote and Donation Theft Issues
Former MP Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh announces a yatra to address vote and donation theft, starting from Ujjain to Ayodhya on October 20. Digvijaya Singh to Launch Saty Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra Addressing Vote and Donation Theft Issues
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Tom Every, famously known as Dr. Evermor, dedicated his life to the artistry of scrap metal, transforming forgotten pieces into extraordinary sculptures. One of his most renowned works, the Forevertron, is a towering piece weighing over 300 tons, crafted from repurposed industrial materials. Alongside whimsical metal birds and enchanting teahouses, his creativity sparked inspiration in many, highlighting the importance of recycling and appreciating overlooked treasures.
Father and Brothers Charged in Gruesome Murder Over Property Dispute in Unnao
A property dispute leads to a shocking murder in Unnao, as a man is killed by his own family. The incident raises serious concerns about police response. Father and Brothers Charged in Gruesome Murder Over Property Dispute in Unnao
IMC 2026: Ericsson starts Made in India antenna exports to Europe, other global markets
Since July 2025, more than 15,000 antennas and 25 million components manufactured in India by Ericsson have been exported
Kylian Mbappe to Liverpool? Reds reportedly contact his mother
Highlights Spanish journalist Franois Gallardo claims Liverpool have contacted Kylian Mbappe's mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, about a 2027 move He says Mbappe, 27, has decided to leave Real Madrid next summer, with a fee of 200m to 250m The claim rests on one journalist. Real Madrid are reported to have no plans to sell, and one outlet noted that no credible source has backed it up In a September interview, Mbappe said his mother wanted him to join Liverpool in 2017, and that he chose Paris Saint-Germain instead The claim Gallardo posted what he called a world exclusive on X on the morning of October 6, saying Mbappe is angry and disappointed with Real Madrid and has decided to leave in the summer of 2027. He then told Real Madrid-focused outlet Defensa Central that he player's priority is Liverpool, and that Liverpool have already contacted Lamari, who is both Mbappe's mother and his agent, in recent weeks. Gallardo also said Mbappe does not feel loved or supported in the Madrid dressing room, and that the fee would fall between 200m and 250m. His post ended with a challenge: his next destination is in the Premier League, and if not, prove me wrong. Gallardo is a Spanish journalist with around 49,000 followers on X. EXCLUSIVA MUNDIALKylian Mbapp est enfadado y decepcionado con el Real Madrid.Ha tomado la decisin de abandonar el club en el verano de 2027, y el Real Madrid no lo va a impedir.Su prximo destino est en la Premier League Fin boom! Y si no, desmintemelo https://t.co/5rmbLOqPIl Franois Gallardo (@F_GallardoTV) October 6, 2026 The mother who wanted Anfield The claim lands in an unusual place, because Mbappe has already spoken about this. In an interview with The Athletic on September 22, he said he came close to joining Liverpool while he was at Monaco. His mother, he explained, was a big admirer of Jrgen Klopp, went to Anfield, fell in love with the stadium and watched games there alone to imagine her son in it. Mbappe said no. I didn't listen because I wanted to play in my city, Paris, he said, explaining that he wanted to prove himself as a star in the place he was born and raised. He moved to PSG in 2017, and joined Real Madrid on a free transfer in 2024. If Gallardo is right, the person who pushed for Liverpool then is the person Liverpool have been talking to now. Real Madrid new signing, Kylian Mbappe poses with his father Wilfried Mbappe and his mother Fayza Lamari is unveiled at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on July 16, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. David Ramos/Getty Images Why Madrid may not budge There are plenty of reasons to treat the claim carefully. Mbappe's Real Madrid contract runs until 2029. Defensa Central reported that the club have no intention of letting him go and that any negotiation would need extraordinary figures, and Transfermarkt values him at 200m. FootballTransfers said the speculation had not been backed up by any credible source, with no movement expected until next summer, if at all. FourFourTwo, which carried the report, also pointed to a squad problem. It noted that Liverpool are already well stocked with left-sided attackers, including Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo, and said the deal could be a non-starter on that basis alone. Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on September 20, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images A big year, few trophies Mbappe's numbers are not the problem. He scored 58 goals for club and country in 2025-26, according to the Ballon d'Or's official website, and finished as top scorer in La Liga and the Champions League. That total includes the 10 goals that won him the Golden Boot at this summer's World Cup. Since joining Madrid he has scored 94 goals in 111 appearances. The trophies are thinner. Madrid have not won the Champions League since 2024, just before he arrived, and FourFourTwo describes the team as stuck in a tactical rut, with Vinicius Junior diminished and Jude Bellingham pushed deeper since Mbappe's arrival. Mbappe is among the nominees for the Ballon d'Or, which will be awarded at the London Palladium on Monday, October 26, the first time the ceremony has left Paris. He has been open about wanting it. In a September interview with AS, he said his priority was ringing the Ballon d'Or back to Real Madrid. What happens next Nothing is likely to be settled soon. The Ballon d'Or night on October 26 comes first, then a season at the Bernabeu, and Gallardo's own timeline points to next summer. Liverpool, meanwhile, return from the international break against Manchester City. None of the reports carried a response from Real Madrid, Mbappe or Liverpool.
Rahul, Priyanka, other MPs detained after being removed from protest site
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were forcibly removed on Wednesday by police and were detained after they along with other leaders staged a sit-in at the roundabout near Shangri-La hotel in central Delhi. Gandhi and other MPs and leaders were headed in buses to the Jantar Mantar protest site after they were stopped by the police from proceeding further. They staged a sit in at the roundabout itself, with Priyanka Gandhi lying on the road along with other women leaders, while carrying a copy of the Constitution. Security personnel gathered in large numbers at the site and they first forcibly removed Rahul Gandhi, and put him inside a police bus after carrying him on their shoulders. Some of the Congress leaders including Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Udai Bhanu Chib alighted atop the bus carrying Rahul Gandhi, while Mumtaz Patel sat on its bonnet. A large posse of women police personnel then started removing Priyanka Gandhi and other women
Lanterns: How Kyle Chandler's late father influence his character's bond
Lanterns star Kyle Chandler opened up about the emotional father-son bond between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, revealing how losing his own father at 14 shaped his performance. Chandler said John eventually won my heart over
Green, red, yellow, blue? Beneath the surface, diaspora language is anything but Black and white
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Donald Trump is considering an 18.4-cent gas tax cut, but will the savings reach your wallet?
Trumps proposal could offer some relief as prices climb. But the savings would likely be modest. Drivers may save a few dollars each time they fill up, rather than tens of dollars.
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Can you name every Brazilian to play for Arsenal in the Premier League?
Featuring some names fans will want to forget. The post Can you name every Brazilian to play for Arsenal in the Premier League? appeared first on Planet Football .
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