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UNICEF Highlights Progress in Girls Empowerment in India and Its Global Impact

UNICEF praises Indias strides in girls education, emphasizing its global significance during International Day of the Girl event. UNICEF Highligh

Trump, once again, promises $5,000 payout to adult US citizens if Republicans win midterm elections

He presented his payout proposal as one of economic success in the country

IMF raises India's growth forecast to 7% in FY27 on strong domestic demand

The IMF has raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6.4%, citing resilient domestic demand and robust services activity, and lifted its FY

Devotees Gather in Ujjain for Grand Bhasma Aarti of Baba Mahakal

Thousands of devotees attended the grand Bhasma Aarti of Baba Mahakal in Ujjain, celebrating a revered tradition on October 13. Devotees Gather i

Delhi: Driver Beaten to Death By Nightclub Bouncers After Beer Spills on Woman

The police have arrested some people in connection with the case, while efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects, th

Emergency help was delayed after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal

The initial 911 call came in at 8:40 p.m. on Sept. 30, just over an hour after the attempted lethal injection got underway. But the caller was un

Japan finance minister named as next chair of World Bank-IMF joint development committee

Satsuki Katayama has been appointed as the next chair of the World Bank-IMF joint development committee. She is the first Japanese finance minist

Leaders Pay Homage to Goddess Chandraghanta on Navratris Third Day

On the third day of Navratri, leaders including Nitin Gadkari and Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Goddess Chandraghanta. Leaders Pay Homage to Go

IMF raises India's GDP growth forecast to 7% for 2026-27 amid fragile global economic landscape

The International Monetary Fund has raised India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 7 per cent from 6.4 per cent for the financial

Gold eases on firm dollar; spotlight on US inflation data

Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,164.45 per ounce by 0201 GMT after hitting a one-week peak on Monday

Prime Minister Modi Praises Goddess Chandraghanta on Social Media

Prime Minister Modi shared a Sanskrit verse praising Goddess Chandraghanta, emphasizing her role in granting liberation to all beings. Prime Mini

Elon Musk spent $276 million to boost Republicans in midterms

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has invested $276 million in right-wing organizations for the upcoming midterm elections. This significant contributio

6.1 earthquake jolts southern Panama

Panama City: A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit southern Panama Monday evening, according to the US Geological Survey, but there were no

Hyderabad: Fire Destroys Furniture at Five Shops in Tappachabutra

Fire personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. Furniture and other items in the shops were gutted in the fire.

Karnataka HC strikes down enhanced SC/ST quota provisions, cites 50% ceiling

The Karnataka High Court annulled provisions of a 2022 law that raised reservation quotas for SCs and STs. This decision ruled that the enhanced

IIT Guwahati researchers create brain-inspired device for low-energy visual processing

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) researchers, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, have develope

Englands Ollie Pope Withdraws from Afghanistan Premier League Draft

Englands Ollie Pope has withdrawn from the APL draft, citing ethical concerns over the Talibans treatment of women. Englands Ollie Pope Withdraws

'Stop oligarchy: Bernie Sanders turns Musk's India charge on him

Google launches Fitbit Edge, a slim fitness tracker with a screen and up to seven days of battery backup; price, release date, Steph Curry special edition and specs

Google has launched Fitbit Edge, a slim fitness tracker with a bright screen, built in GPS and up to seven days of battery life. A Stephen Curry

Riyadh airport shut till October 17 as Saudis probe how defence systems failed in Houthi attack | Updates

Saudi Arabias King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will remain closed until October 17 following a series of deadly attacks by Yemens Iran

IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook

The International Monetary Fund forecasts a global GDP growth of over 3% for 2026 driven by strong AI investment. Despite this growth, downside r

Afternoon press conference, 4 pm high tea at Rahul Gandhi's house: INDIA bloc plans next move on 'vote theft'

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members and student organisations to a high tea

India Advocates for Terrorism to be Classified as a Crime Against Humanity at UN

India calls for terrorism to be recognized as a crime against humanity during a UN General Assembly meeting. India Advocates for Terrorism to be

Taiwan finance minister to attend APEC meeting in Hong Kong, people say

Taiwan Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun will attend a meeting of APEC finance ministers in Hong Kong next week, two people with direct knowledge

Nifty weekly expiry in focus; Analysts decode charts, derivatives positions

Based on the options data, on Tuesday the focus will be on the 22,250-22,500 range owing to Nifty's weekly expiry, says Dharmesh Bhatt, Head-Deri

6.1 Quake Jolts Panama After Friday's Destructive Tremors

The quake comes after two powerful 7.7 and 6.6 magnitude earthquakes and a series of aftershocks roiled southern Panama on Friday afternoon

Oil dips as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risks

Brent crude futures fell 61 cents, or 0.57%, to $106.04 a barrel by 0000 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 47 cents, o

Pakistan urges Taliban to curb cross-border militant attacks

Islamabad Pakistan urged Afghanistans Taliban government Monday, October 12, to stop militants from using Afghan territory to launch attacks insi

Serious setback: Siddaramaiah as Karnataka HC strikes down law to increase quota for SC/ST

Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah termed the Karnataka High Court

Man's restaurant chain employs hundreds of hearing-impaired, spreads joy

Ishara is a pioneering restaurant chain that champions inclusivity by hiring individuals with hearing disabilities to amplify the dining experien

Terrorism should be considered crimes against humanity: India at UN

United Nations: A new pact for international action on punishing crimes against humanity should cover terrorism, according to India. Crimes and a

Koffee With Karan Season 9: Salman Khan Is First Guest, Promo Out

Now, Karan Johar is raising his mug one last time and has decided to bring this journey to a close.

Stocks to watch: HCLTech, RBL Bank, IRCON, TMPV, Hero Motors, Nazara Tech

Tata Elxsi, Hero Motors, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, Den Networks, GTPL Hathway, PNB Gilts, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance will announc

CJP announces protest in Rajasthan against 'illegal detention' by police

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Monday said it would launch a major protest in Rajasthan in the next 10 days against the alleged detention, h

Investors from US, China, India eye $844 million port project in Peru

The port is expected to have a greater draft depth than Chancay, the northern Peru port operated by China's Cosco Shipping Ports since late 2024

IMF edges up 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns economy is vulnerable to setbacks from both directions

The International Monetary Fund has updated its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1 percent. Concerns remain about the economy's resilience am

RLM suspends Ram Pukar Sinha, MLC candidate backed by three rebel party MLAs

On October 5, Ram Pukar Sinha filed the nomination as an independent candidate for the upcoming Legislative Council election in Saran Teachers Co

India No. 1 Nagal apologises to local Portuguese crowd for post-match gesture

Sumit Nagal apologised to the Maia crowd and Portuguese player Henrique Rocha for making a talking gesture after his hard-fought first-round win

Flat opening seen Indian stock markets amid cautious mood

Analysts expect the market to remain volatile and may see selling pressure on every rise

Missing pages, Rs 200 fee shortfall: SC flags over 10 defects in INDIA bloc plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Trump Hints at Possible Meeting With Kim Jong Un

Trump will be visiting China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting, which will take place in Shenzhen on November 18-

Trump says Houthis 'misbehaving very badly' amid attacks on Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump condemned the Houthi rebels for their recent attacks on Saudi Arabian targets. He stated that the Houthis are misbehavi

ASEAN to discuss tackling transboundary haze

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India, US expand cooperation across sectors: US envoy Gore

Kolkata: India and America are expanding cooperation across sectors, including defence, IT and healthcare, with investments and joint initiatives

Meta unveils Muse Wonder AI models to advance

Meta has introduced two new artificial intelligence models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, as it advances its push towards personal superintel

SC registry flags over 10 defects in Rahul Gandhi's plea in SIR case

The Supreme Court registry on Monday flagged more than 10 defects in the petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and others over alleged l

Live | IMF World Economic Outlook; warns global economy 'could soon test the limits of resilience'

RJ Mitte cause of death: Breaking Bad actor who played Walter Whites son dies at 34; reason behind his death

RJ Mitte death reason: Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr., has died in Texas at the age of 34. A county official told TMZ t

Anti-CEC protests LIVE: Supreme Court registry points out 10 defects in Rahul Gandhi's plea in SIR case

Opposition stalwarts, joined by activists and civil society members, undertook a March for Democracy on a heavily barricaded route and filed a jo

Rahul Gandhi to host high tea for Oppn MPs, civil society members today

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members and student organisations for a high tea

RBI tightens rupee derivatives rules, widens 20% cash reserve requirement

The move is the latest in a slew of measures announced by the central bank since Saturday aimed at supporting the rupee, which has been falling d

Kotak Neo's Shrikant Chouhan bullish on BEL, Greenply; check targets

Stocks to buy today: Kotak Neo's Shrikant Chouhan has shared a bullish view on Bharat Electronics Limited and Greenply Industries Limited.

Mamdani orders review of NYPD force policies amid calls for change

New York: Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday, October 12, ordered the New York Police Department to conduct a sweeping review of how officers use for

US immigration authorities raid home of Democratic Trump critic Ilhan Omar

US authorities conducted a predawn raid on Monday on the Washington, DC, home of Democratic

North Korea's Kim showcases missile capable of reaching US as Trump signals possible meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a defence industry museum displaying an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United

Empower India plans AI, robotics expansion to tap growing demand

The company will deploy, integrate, and customise third-party technologies for enterprises, rather than develop proprietary AI or robotics hardwa

One person is dead, several others injured in incident involving Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

On Monday afternoon, a fatal incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia, where one person died. Several others sustained injuries, prompting an

Nanakramguda: Software Techie Dies After Falling From 30th Floor

The deceased was identified as Bharath. According to the police, he had moved into an apartment in Nanakramguda on rent two days ago. He was work

Bunkers, handpicked guards: How Saudi Prince moves between palaces amid Houthi threat

IMF raises Indias 2026 growth forecast to 7%, says India stands out even as global growth slows

The International Monetary Fund has increased its growth forecast for India to 7% for 2026, citing strong domestic demand. The forecast for 2027

Games-Brisbane 2032 Olympics committee chief to step down at end of 2026

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Oil prices hold near $105 per barrel as Trump eases sanctions on Russian fuel

550 Kg of Silver Worth Rs 13 Cr Robbed from Shop in Salem

The robbers entered the shop through the stairs behind the building. They packed the silverware and bars from the shop and the warehouse and deca

Etihad flights to Riyadh, Jeddah cancelled

Buzzing stocks for Tuesday: HCL Tech, Nazara, Bank of India, TD Power, Juniper Green, Airflow Rail, Globus Power, Vikran Engg, Minda Corp, ARSS Infra Ceigall India, IRCON

Key moves span AI collaboration, asset classification as fraud, leadership reshuffles, big-ticket project wins, and strategic stakes in renewable

Corner Office Conversation: India's Food Regulator Is Done Being Quiet

Welcome to TechSparks 2026! Heres all thats happening on Day 1

Indias startup capital is officially ready for TechSparks 2026. The rules of technology are changing, and so is who gets to write them.

CEC Protest Live Updates: CJP announces major protest in Rajasthan within 10 days over alleged illegal detention of student activists by police

Rashmika, Vijay Deverakonda Meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay spent more than three decades in the film industry and built a massive fan following with hit films includ

Tamil Nadu Achieves Key National HIV Targets: Health Minister

Through continuous collaboration between the state government and civil society organizations, HIV prevalence dropped from 0.40% in 2010 to 0.19%

RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad actor who played Walter White Jr, dies at 34

RJ Mitte, who became widely known for playing Walter White Jrin the hit TV series Breaking Bad, has died aged 34. His representatives confirmed h

Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation Election Results LIVE: Counting begins; BJP, Congress, AAP's 3-way contest

Results for the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) elections will be declared today, with counting of votes for 40 seats across 11 wards sch

Actor Selma Blair arrested in New York after an alleged assault on a Delta flight

Selma Blair was arrested after being accused of injuring two flight attendants on a Delta Air Lines flight. The incident occurred while the fligh

President Murmu appoints six Governors in major reshuffle

President Droupadi Murmu appointed four new Governors for the states of Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Odisha, and Sikkim. Om Prakash Mathur has been re

2036 Olympic hosts: Ahmedabad vs South Korea, Qatar, Munich, and 3 more

As Ahmedabad builds its case to host the 2036 Olympics, it faces competition from cities and countries with different advantages. From Munichs ex

'It is the voice of country': INDIA bloc leaders lead march to SC over poll 'irregularities' react

Zubeen Garg's Family, Fans Stage Protest Demanding Justice For Late Singer

Garima Saikia Garg had appealed for a peaceful and united demonstration, as protesters reiterated their demand for justice for the late singer.

SC Points Out 10 Defects in Rahul Gandhi's Plea in SIR Case

Besides, the registry also pointed out a shortfall of over Rs 200 in court fee

7 kitchen ingredients that keep cockroaches away

A tidy and hygienic kitchen is vital for preventing cockroach invasions. Using everyday ingredients like bay leaves and garlic powder can act as

Evasive responses from govt to investors queries on 10 GWhPLI for battery cells

Responses issued before the October 13 bid deadline leave several questions on eligibility, technology definitions, and capacity measurementwitho

Pope withdraws from Afghan league draft amid concerns over treatment of women

England batter Ollie Pope has withdrawn from the Afghanistan Premier League draft amid concerns over the Talibans treatment of women and girls. E

NYT, AFP, The Economist join 40+ publishers to stop AI firms monetising content without permission

Over 40 publishers have united in the SPUR coalition to protect their content from unauthorized AI usage. This initiative includes prominent outl

Morning Digest: INDIA bloc rally takes SIR protest to Supreme Court; Delhi police accused of beating, assaulting detainees, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Mehbooba Mufti opposes motorable boulevard on western side of famous Dal Lake

Why destroy Nigeen Lakes tranquillity? Kashmir needs ecological protection, not divisive politics, says PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte dead at 34

RJ Mitte, best known for portraying Walter White Jr. in 'Breaking Bad', has passed away at 34. His role drew from his personal experiences with c

Brain cancer diagnosis: Man blamed headaches on stress before scan revealed tumour

At first, Kash Raju dismissed his worsening health as the result of stress and a busy family routine. However, persistent headaches and dizziness

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Netweb Technologies India (5,001.45) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Netweb Technologies. The stock has begun the week on a strong note by sur

AAP leaders to observe one-day hunger strike in protest against CEC on October 15

Aam Aadmi Party has organized a one-day hunger strike scheduled for October 15 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Leaders and wor

'Misbehaving very badly': Trump slams Yemens Houthi rebels over Saudi attacks

Rahul Gandhi to host high tea for INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members, student organisations on Tuesday

Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members, and student organizations for high tea. This event is scheduled to take place at