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Iran vows ‘apocalyptic war’ if U.S. strikes again
In the first and second phases of the war, Iran had retaliated by striking U.S. bases and energy facilities in Gulf kingdoms. File | Photo Credit: AP Iran said on Saturday (October 24, 2026) that U.S. warships would not be allowed to enter the Persian […]
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England’s Bodhana Sivanandan becomes International Master at age of 11, breaks 38-year-old record
British Indian Chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan poses for photographs with her Guinness World Records’ certificates. | Photo Credit: PTI Indian-origin English chess player Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female International Master (IM) at the age of 11, breaking a 38-year-old record set by Judit […]
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Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for U.S. despite Ukraine’s protests
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. File | Photo Credit: AP A first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States under a new import agreement has set sail, the Kremlin said Friday (October 23, 2026), two weeks after President Donald Trump said he struck […]
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Congress woo voters in Chhattisgarh, CM Baghel promises Rs 15,000 financial help for women if retained to power
The Rs 15,000 financial assistance announced by Congress CM Bhupesh Baghel in Chhattisgarh is being seen as a counter to BJP’s promise in its poll manifesto of giving Rs 12,000 per year to married women To woo voters ahead of the Assembly polls, Chhattisgarh Chief […]
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Sebi plans curbs on terminal misuse, graded compliance norms for stock market intermediaries
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey NEW DELHI: Market regulator Sebi is planning measures to prevent the misuse of brokers’ trading terminals while also considering different compliance requirements for brokers based on their size, clients and use of technology.Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairman […]
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Critical ‘Musk’ documentary pulled from theatres after just two weeks
Despite its critical praise, Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary about the world’s richest man is ending its theatrical run after just two weeks, according to entertainment news site Showbiz411. Upon its release on Oct. 9th, Musk was shown in just four theatres in two cities nationwide, […]
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A look at ICC World Test Championship state of play ahead of 2025 final
ANI | Updated: Oct 28, 2024 08:44 IST New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Things are getting tight at the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings with just 15 per cent separating the top two teams, India and Australia and the chance of […]
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SAFF Women’s C’ship: India goes down to Nepal in semifinals
ANI | Updated: Oct 28, 2024 08:51 IST Kathmandu [Nepal], October 28 (ANI): India crashed out of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship 2024 as they went down to Nepal 2-4 in penalty shoot-outs in the semi-finals played at the Dasharath Stadium on […]
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Test stars absent as Australia announce T20I squad for Pakistan series
ANI | Updated: Oct 28, 2024 09:12 IST Melbourne [Australia], October 28 (ANI): Australia named a 13-player squad for next month’s three-match T20I series at home against Pakistan, with the captain’s name yet to be announced due to their regular leaders being absent for Test […]
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India end U23 World Wrestling C’ships campaign with nine medals
ANI | Updated: Oct 28, 2024 09:24 IST Tirana [Albania], October 28 (ANI): The Indian wrestling contingent finished the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024 with a total of nine medals, including a gold, silver and seven bronze medals. The Championships were held from October 21-27 […]
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Sebi plans curbs on terminal misuse, graded compliance norms for stock market intermediaries
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey NEW DELHI: Market regulator Sebi is planning measures to prevent the misuse of brokers’ trading terminals while also considering different compliance requirements for brokers based on their size, clients and use of technology.Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairman […]
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Us Federal Reserve Interest Rates: US Fed expected to hold rates as inflation, energy costs weigh ahead of midterms
US Fed expected to hold interest rates steady despite persistent inflation (representative image) The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting next week, despite persistent inflation and market expectations of at least one more rate hike before the […]
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Iran vows ‘apocalyptic war’ if U.S. strikes again
In the first and second phases of the war, Iran had retaliated by striking U.S. bases and energy facilities in Gulf kingdoms. File | Photo Credit: AP Iran said on Saturday (October 24, 2026) that U.S. warships would not be allowed to enter the Persian […]
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Critical ‘Musk’ documentary pulled from theatres after just two weeks
Despite its critical praise, Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary about the world’s richest man is ending its theatrical run after just two weeks, according to entertainment news site Showbiz411. Upon its release on Oct. 9th, Musk was shown in just four theatres in two cities nationwide, […]
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IDFC First Bank Q2 profit nearly triples to Rs 1,045 crore; loan assets rise 30%
The Bsnk’s net interest income rose 21% year-on-year to Rs 6,184 crore in Q2 FY27, while core operating profit climbed 38.5% to Rs 2,527 crore. NEW DELHI: IDFC First Bank reported a 196.5 per cent year-on-year jump in profit after tax to Rs 1,045 crore […]
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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 results: Consolidated net profit jumps 26% to Rs 5,645 crore; margins narrow
On a standalone basis, the bank’s net profit rose 29 per cent to Rs 4,212 crore from Rs 3,253 crore in the year-ago quarter. NEW DELHI: Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported a 26 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,645 crore […]
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Demand at home supporting growth momentum: RBI
The report said deficient rainfall in some regions could adversely affect kharif crop yields. MUMBAI: RBI’s Oct 2026 State of the Economy report flagged rising inflation, geopolitical tensions and global financial volatility as key risks to India’s growth outlook, even as strong domestic demand, services […]
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Us Consumer Sentiment: From fuel price hikes to cost-of-living concerns, US consumer sentiment nears record low
File photo: A shopper looks at the section of a grocery store in Fort Worth, Texas (Picture credit: AP) US consumer sentiment edged down to near a record low in October as rising prices linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on households’ views of […]
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Record haul: Jio IPO collects Rs 7.5 lakh crore; nearly 1.3 crore investors make bids
In 2008, the Reliance Power IPO had seen the total demand at about Rs 7.1 lakh crore. MUMBAI: The maiden public offering for Jio Platforms, which aimed to raise a recordbreaking Rs 30,213 crore, on Friday created several other records. It saw about 1.3 crore […]
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England’s Bodhana Sivanandan becomes International Master at age of 11, breaks 38-year-old record
British Indian Chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan poses for photographs with her Guinness World Records’ certificates. | Photo Credit: PTI Indian-origin English chess player Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female International Master (IM) at the age of 11, breaking a 38-year-old record set by Judit […]
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