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Why are FPIs increasing their bearish bets on Nifty futures?

Overseas investors have significantly increased bearish bets on Nifty futures, reaching record levels due to US tariff offensives, a weak rupee, and expensive valuations. Their long-short ratio is near all-time lows, reflecting sustained selling pressure. Whi…

Mumbai: Bearish bets by overseas investors on Nifty futures surged to record levels last week, reinforcing their sustained selling of shares, as the US tariff offensives on India kept sentiment wobbl…

Asia’s CCS plans could add 25 billion tonnes of extra emissions by 2050, risking the Paris Agreement’s warming limit goal: Report

A Climate Analytics report warns that deploying carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Asian countries could add 25 billion tonnes of extra GHG emissions by 2050, jeopardizing the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal. This "risky technology" pushes economies into costly…

NEW DELHI: The carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects may be billed as a viable mitigation solution by fossil fuel industries and other stakeholders but a report released on Monday by a global sci…

Biotique looks to offload 10% stake via IPO next year

Biotique, the beauty and personal care brand, plans a $300 million public listing next year by diluting 10% equity. Valued at $3 billion, founder Vinita Jain stated the IPO aims for company longevity, deploying capital into R&D, distribution, and internationa…

New Delhi: Beauty and personal care products maker Biotique plans to dilute 10% equity as part of its public listing planned for next year, for which it intends to raise $300 million, the company's f…

French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship, arrests two

Brest, France (AFP) Oct 1, 2025 France has detained two senior crew members of a tanker linked to Russia, which data showed was off the Danish coast last month during mysterious drone flights, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The Boracay, a Benin-flagged ve…

French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship, arrests twoBy Antoine Agasse with Olivia Bugault in Paris and Valerie Leroux in CopenhagenBrest, France (AFP) Oct 1, 2025 France has detained two senio…

Shield or Spark? The U.S. Golden Dome and the New Missile Arms Race

Budapest, Hungary (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 The launch of the US 'Golden Dome' missile defence initiative has already set in motion ripple effects across the globe. Rival nations are considering their own layered missile defence architectures, and experts warn thi…

Shield or Spark? The U.S. Golden Dome and the New Missile Arms Raceby Scott N. Romaniuk and Laszlo CsicsmannBudapest, Hungary (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 The launch of the US 'Golden Dome' missile defence in…

India and China to resume direct flights after 5 years

New Delhi (AFP) Oct 3, 2025 India and China will resume direct flights between their two countries this month after a five-year suspension, officials said, with bookings opening on Friday. Direct flights between the world's two most populous countries wer…

India and China to resume direct flights after 5 yearsby AFP Staff WritersNew Delhi (AFP) Oct 3, 2025 India and China will resume direct flights between their two countries this month after a five-y…

Curtin powers global push to find life on Mars and advance autonomy

Perth, Australia (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 Curtin University is helping unlock the secrets of life on Mars and advance next-generation robotics and autonomous systems, with two new international agreements signed this week at the International Astronautical Congre…

Curtin powers global push to find life on Mars and advance autonomyby Lucien Wilkinson for Curtin NewsPerth, Australia (SPX) Oct 06, 2025 Curtin University is helping unlock the secrets of life on M…

How Modi outwitted Trump

We could call it the Big Beautiful Blunder — the ultimate diplomatic error of modern American history. First, the Biden administration inadvertently drove China and Russia closer together through sanctions and tariffs. Now, the Trump administration is driving…

We could call it the Big Beautiful Blunder the ultimate diplomatic error of modern American history. First, the Biden administration inadvertently drove China and Russia closer together through sanct…

This Instagram Account Proves Photography Is More Than Just A Picture, And These 50 Pics Show Why

In the fast-moving world of social media, @121clicks has carved out a space where photography is celebrated as art in its purest form. Curated by Venkat from India, the page brings together powerful works from photographers all around the globe, offering a wi…

Article created by: Hidrėlėy In the fast-moving world of social media, @121clicks has carved out a space where photography is celebrated as art in its purest form. Curated by Venkat from India, the …

Is Sanae Takaichi Japan’s Margaret Thatcher — or its next Liz Truss?

The rise of Japan’s first female leader is being hailed as a transformative moment for Japan. But in truth it may be more adaptation than reinvention.

Under the slogan “#ChangeLDP”, Japan’s long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader. Pending a vote in the Diet’s lower house later this month, she is poise…

JLR to restart some production after cyber-attack

Work is to resume first at the carmaker's engine factory in Wolverhampton on Monday.

Theo LeggettBusiness correspondent and Michael RaceBusiness reporter JLR's Wolverhampton plant, pictured, will be the first to go back online following the attack Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to…

‘Bihar electoral rolls purified… foreigners among those deleted, figures shared with parties’: Chief Election Commissioner

“We will continue to accept it (Aadhaar), but another document will be needed (during SIR),” says Gyanesh Kumar.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said the list of deleted electors in Bihar includes foreigners, apart from those who have permanently shifted or passed away. Kumar did not s…

Multi-omics pan-cancer profiling of CDK2 and in silico identification of plant-derived inhibitors using machine learning approaches

RSC Adv., 2025, 15,36938-36968DOI: 10.1039/D5RA05535K, Paper Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Md Ahad Ali, Hriddhi Sarker, Tania Khan, Humaira Sheikh, Ahmed Saif, Farhad Bin Far…

* Corresponding authors a Department of Computational Chemistry and Drug Design, Panacea Research Center, Bangladesh E-mail:ahad.chembd@gmail.com b Department of Chemistry, University of Ra…

Enhanced photovoltaic performance in MA-free triple-cation-based perovskite solar cells with guanidinium modification

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5TA04565G, PaperShweta Dhakla, Parvesh K. Deendyal, Harishankar Suman, Sudhir Ranjan, Ankur Taya, Hardev S. Saini, Sarvesh Kumar, Raju Kumar Gupta, Ashish Garg, Manish K. KashyapIncorporation of 3% guanidi…

* Corresponding authors a Renewable Energy Laboratory, School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India E-mail:manishdft@gmail.com, mkkashyap@jnu.ac.in b Go…

Preparation of biotemplated Fe3O4 nanoparticles and evaluation of RF-induced heating efficiency for targeted hyperthermia

RSC Adv., 2025, 15,36879-36894DOI: 10.1039/D5RA03372A, Paper Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Y. Ranjith Kumar, Pragya Trivedi, Avijit Jana, D. Suman, M. VasundharaSuccessfully synthesized Fe…

* Corresponding authors a Polymers and Functional Materials Department, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500007, India E-mail:mvas@iict.res.inTel: +91 9496445333 b D…

'US tariffs: Uncertainty bigger than Covid, financial crisis'

AIIB chief economist Erik Berglof states US tariffs create unprecedented global uncertainty, surpassing Covid or GFC impacts. He notes China's preparedness and leverage, while global supply chains remain robust, with "China plus one" benefiting nations like I…

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India wants to lure its best minds back from the US - but it won't be easy

Driving reverse migration from the US at scale will require a concerted effort that's currently missing, experts say.

A hostile immigration environment is prompting some Indians in the US to think of returning home US President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to hike H-1B visa fees to $100,000 has prompted policymak…

Alternatives to OTPs will make payments safer: Visa

RBI's tokenization initiative has significantly reduced fraud and improved transaction success rates since 2022. Now, Visa is introducing its Payment Passkey, a biometric and cryptographic authentication alternative to OTPs, which has shown nearly 50% lower f…

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Festive cheer for India Inc: Households splurge on upgrades, go premium

Indians significantly increased spending on premium and big-ticket items like smartphones, large TVs, and washing machines this Navratri-Dussehra season. GST reductions made products more affordable, driving sales across categories, including mass apparel and…

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Profits without value? Why Indian Oil’s INR2 lakh crore market cap is frozen in time.

Despite delivering 3% of India Incs profits, IOCLs market cap has not moved in seven years. Why?

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Banking sector: After short respite, deposits fail to keep up with advances

India Business News: Deposits grow 9.5% while credit rises 10.4% as of September 19

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Pickles: Nutrition, Benefits, Risks, & Preparation

Pickles pack important vitamins and minerals in their salty brine. Learn about which ones are fermented and the nutritional benefits of pickles and their juice.

SOURCES: Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs: History of Pickling. Texas A&M University Horticultural Department: Pickles and Salads Owe a Debt to India. Nationa…

Commentary: Crucial for India to seek out strategic partners like Singapore

Countries have fresh impetus to push back against seeing the world in binary choices, says Sinderpal Singh from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

To pursue this goal, relations with countries like Singapore are key for India. The two countries elevated diplomatic ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership when Mr Modi visited Singapore last…

Nepal chooses toddler as its new ‘living goddess’

Girls between two and four are typically chosen to live inside the temple as the Kumari – until puberty strikes

“She was just my daughter yesterday, but today she is a goddess.” So said the father of Aryatara Shakya, the two-year-old proclaimed Nepal’s new “living goddess”. Carried by family members from their…

Mount Everest rescue underway as blizzard traps hundreds of trekkers

Local villagers and rescue teams help hikers stranded on Mount Everest after a snowstorm pummelled the Himalayas.

A rescue effort is underway after a snowstorm trapped hundreds of people on Mount Everest in Tibet. Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams had been deployed to trekkers stranded near the easte…

Football and movie streaming hub in Thailand raided by police

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has released details of a recent raid on a large warehouse at Pak Kret, a city in Nonthaburi province which is part of the greater Bangkok metropolitan area. The 8,000 sqm premises, a massive c…

Many rows of computer servers were discovered in the warehouse raid (photo courtesy of DSI). PATTAYA, Thailand – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has released details of a recent raid o…

Not many exceptions in Thailand for working without a permit

At least 20,000 foreigners have been arrested in Thailand over the past 12 months for not having correct work authorization. However, the majority are economic migrants from neighboring countries who failed to register with the Department of Employment under …

Immigration police, attached to the Central Investigation Bureau, interview foreigners about entitlement to work. ((AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) At least 20,000 foreigners have been arrested in Thailand …

India-US trade talks: New Delhi's 'red lines' must be respected, says S Jaishankar; urges finding 'landing ground'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledged "problems" in India-US trade relations, emphasizing India's non-negotiable "red lines" on farmers' interests. He called US tariffs, partly due to Russian oil purchases, "unfair." Despite trade hurdles, Jaish…

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Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Everest in Tibet

Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet had been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media reported on Sunday, as unusually heavy snow and rainfall pummeled the Himalayas. As of Sunday, 350 trekkers …

Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet had been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media reported on Sunday, as unusually heavy snow and …

WA taxpayers fork out millions to Griffin Coal's Indian backer

The WA government is facing fresh questions over its bailout of an embattled coal mine that is critical to the state's energy system, amid revelations taxpayer money is leaking offshore.

An Indian company that is the most senior lender to an embattled West Australian coal mine is receiving money from taxpayers, despite state government assurances it would not allow a bailout package …

Crude Traders Split on Whether the Glut Has Arrived

Bloomberg this week suggested the first signs of oversupply may be emerging already, but a number of analysts disagree

Predictions of an oil glut have dominated oil market reporting for months. Bloomberg this week suggested the first signs of oversupply may be emerging already, with several million barrels of Middle …

H-1B Visa Filings Under Scrutiny: What Led Senators To Investigate TCS And Big Tech

US senators Charles Grassley and Richard Durbin have raised concerns about major corporations, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Cognizant, for filing thousands of H-1B skilled worker visa petitions even as they conducted large-scale layoffs of Am…

Skip to comments. H-1B Visa Filings Under Scrutiny: What Led Senators To Investigate TCS And Big TechTimes Now World ^ | 10/4/2025 | Dimple Singh Posted on 10/05/2025 1:36:33 PM PDT by marcusma…

Divining Air Quality With A Cheap Computer Vision Device

There are all kinds of air quality sensors on the market that rely on all kinds of electro-physical effects to detect gases or contaminants and report them back as a value. [lucascreator] has inste…

There are all kinds of air quality sensors on the market that rely on all kinds of electro-physical effects to detect gases or contaminants and report them back as a value. [lucascreator] has instead…

Coaching Notes: Royals, Pirates, Diamondbacks

Royals GM J.J. Picollo told reporters (including Anne Rogers of MLB.com) after the regular season came to a close that he expected that “most of the [coaching] staff” (including hitting coach Alec Zumwait) will return to Kansas City in 2026. At the time, he a…

Royals GM J.J. Picollo told reporters (including Anne Rogers of MLB.com) after the regular season came to a close that he expected that “most of the [coaching] staff” (including hitting coach Alec Zu…

Monsoon rains leave more than 60 dead in Nepal and India

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Who controls whom, between Israel and the United States?

U.S. Flag with Israeli Stars Which of the United States or Israel uses the other for its foreign policy? Is Israel the proxy for US foreign policy in the Middle East? Or does Israel determine US foreign policy, both through and because of the Zionist lobby an…

Skip to comments. Who controls whom, between Israel and the United States?Pressenza International Press Agency ^ | October 21, 2024 | Samir Saul - Michel Seymour Posted on 10/05/2025 12:48:09 P…

A look at the Galaxy S26 Ultra, OnePlus 15 will go global, Week 40 in review

CAD-based renders of the Galaxy S26 Ultra reaffirmed the phone's design. The next Ultra will look like the current FE and lower-tier S models with a pill-shaped camera island on the back. It's also more rounded than the ongoing Ultra. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is…

CAD-based renders of the Galaxy S26 Ultra reaffirmed the phone's design. The next Ultra will look like the current FE and lower-tier S models with a pill-shaped camera island on the back. It's also m…

India-EU ties: FTA talks today will seek to resolve key issues

Ahead of the 14th India-EU FTA talks, the EU highlighted challenging but crucial negotiations for a mutually beneficial deal. Despite no breakthrough in the last round, both sides are committed to resolving differences, aiming to unlock significant bilateral …

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In a first, carrier strike groups of India, UK kick off high-voltage naval exercise

Panaji: In a historic demonstration of naval power and strategic partnership, the Indian Navy and the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy on Sunday commenced .

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India must avoid retaliation, boost competitiveness: ADB

ADB chief economist Albert Park said the RBI has room to cut rates and may do so later this year. He warned US tariffs pose the biggest short-term risk to Asia’s growth and advised India to avoid retaliation, focus on competitiveness, diversify exports, and b…

Asian Development Bank chief economist Albert Park said there is further scope for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to cut the interest rates. In an interview to ET's Banikinkar Pattanayak and Deepshi…

Bank lending grows, but appetite remains muted

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, system credit growth edged up to 10.3% year-on-year as of September 5, compared with 10% as of August 22, while deposit growth moderated to 9.8% from 10.2% over the same period. The system credit-deposit ratio re…

Mumbai: Banks reported modest loan growth in the September quarter, broadly in line with the system-wide expansion of around 10.5%, while deposit growth remained resilient despite recent rate cuts.Pr…

China open to importing more from India if New Delhi joins RCEP, says Chinese economist Liqing Zhang

Chinese expert Liqing Zhang stated China could import more from India if New Delhi joins the RCEP and becomes more open to Beijing. He emphasized RCEP's potential to boost Indian goods' competitiveness and bilateral trade, urging India to reconsider its stanc…

China can import more from India if New Delhi is more open to Beijing and joins the regional free trade agreement, Liqing Zhang, director of Centre for International Finance Studies in Beijing, said …

Dhatts address

This place and address belongs to Gagandeep Singh Dhatt and youth voice foundation society with residence of 180 Civil Lines near maya hotel session courts Jalandhar punjab -144001 India

This place and address belongs to Gagandeep Singh Dhatt and youth voice foundation society with residence of 180 Civil Lines near maya hotel session courts Jalandhar punjab -144001 India Location: …

Yuck! The Sour Taste of the Modern Food System

The Yuka app is a mobile application designed to help consumers quickly assess the health quality of food and cosmetic products by scanning their barcodes. It produces a health score ranging from 0 to 100 and provides a colour-coded rating, which categorises …

The Yuka app is a mobile application designed to help consumers quickly assess the health quality of food and cosmetic products by scanning their barcodes. It produces a health score ranging from 0 t…

Planned provisioning norms unlikely to hit private banks hard

ECL is a forward-looking accounting standard that requires banks to make provisions on expected losses based on past asset quality, instead of incurred loss-based provisioning. The already created buffer would come into play from the first quarter of FY28. "B…

KOLKATA: Large private banks with high floating and contingent provisions would be less impacted when the expected credit loss-based provisioning system comes into force from April 1, 2027, analysts …

Indian Railways to study joint rail and road tunnels for cost-effective connectivity

Indian Railways will explore building tunnels for both trains and vehicles. This plan aims to use underground space better. It will reduce land acquisition and construction costs. A joint working group will approve all such tunnel projects. This initiative se…

The Indian Railways will investigate the feasibility of accommodating both railway and vehicular traffic in tunnels for which alignments are yet to be approved, officials familiar with the matter tol…

India soundly see off rivals Pakistan in eventful clash

India maintain their 100% start to the Women's World Cup with a comfortable 88-run win over rivals Pakistan, in a game featuring a controversial run out and play having to be stopped due to a swarm of flies disrupting proceedings in Colombo.

India maintain their 100% start to the Women's World Cup with a comfortable 88-run win over rivals Pakistan, in a game featuring a controversial run out and play having to be stopped due to a swarm o…

India must boost regional ties to offset tariffs: AIIB

Erik Berglof from AIIB suggests India deepen trade ties with Asian nations. He advises revisiting the CPTPP decision for economic benefits. India must focus on drawing investments, especially in infrastructure. Increasing women's workforce participation is vi…

India should further deepen its trade and economic integration with other Asian countries and beyond to minimise the impact of the extra US tariffs on its economy, said Erik Berglof, chief economist …

Schools in Jammu Div to remain closed on Oct 6-7; IMD warns heavy rainfall

STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: All Government and Private Schools across the Jammu Division will remain closed on October 6 and 7, 2025, following a heavy rainfall alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The decision has been taken as a precautiona…

STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: All Government and Private Schools across the Jammu Division will remain closed on October 6 and 7, 2025, following a heavy rainfall alert issued by the India Meteorological …

Made-in-India TB diagnostic tests validated by ICMR; offer cheaper, faster detection

STATE TIMES NEWS NEW DELHI: In a boost to India’s fight against tuberculosis, apex health research body ICMR has validated new indigenously developed tools that could bolster the country’s diagnostic capacity and offer a cheaper detection option.Eliminating t…

STATE TIMES NEWS NEW DELHI: In a boost to India’s fight against tuberculosis, apex health research body ICMR has validated new indigenously developed tools that could bolster the country’s diagnosti…

Women’s World Cup: India crush Pakistan to extend unbeaten streak

AGENCY Colombo: The contrasting knocks of Harleen Deol and Richa Ghosh found ample support from the bowlers as India etched a commanding 88-run win over Pakistan in a drama-filled ICC Women’s World Cup match here on Sunday. Deol’s composed 46 off 65 balls and…

STATE TIMES NEWS Colombo: The contrasting knocks of Harleen Deol and Richa Ghosh found ample support from the bowlers as India etched a commanding 88-run win over Pakistan in a drama-filled ICC Wome…

Bollywood hits the rewind button, turning the lens on its legends

Over the next two years, Bollywood producers are set to release a wave of biopics on film legends such as Dadasaheb Phalke, Meena Kumari, Kishore Kumar, Parveen Babi, Madhubala and Ilaiyaraaja, as the industry increasingly turns the camera inward amid a broad…

MUMBAI: Producers are turning to biopics on celebrated film personalities, drawn by their emotional depth, lower marketing costs, safer returns and audiences' growing fondness for real, inspiring sto…

Russian woman living in India debunks common myths about the country, earns netizens’ praise

A Russian woman living in India challenges common foreign misconceptions. She highlights India's language diversity, rapid development, and technological progress. The woman notes various festivals beyond Diwali and the strength of regional film industries. S…

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Your dream home in Dubai could become a reality

Dubai real estate developers are actively targeting Indian buyers this festive season with attractive offers and flexible payment plans. Rising Indian property prices and higher rental yields in Dubai are driving this trend, attracting a new generation of inv…

New Delhi: Real estate developers and brokerage firms from Dubai are eyeing Indian buyers this festive season, hosting property expos and rolling out Diwali offers to attract investors, especially fr…

Maharashtra’s GCC Policy set to boost commercial realty demand, job creation

Maharashtra's new GCC policy will boost office markets in Mumbai and Pune. It aims to attract multinational corporations, creating 400,000 jobs by 2030. The policy offers fiscal incentives and infrastructure support. It will also promote skill development. Th…

The Maharashtra governments new global capability centre (GCC) policy is expected to give a fillip to Indias largest office markets including Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Pune, while positioning th…

Indian shuttlers to start campaign against Nepal at BWF World Junior Championships

After a disappointing year for senior Indian shuttlers, all attention turns to the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships in Guwahati. Promising talents like Junior World No. 1 Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda lead India, who are seeded second in the mixed tea…

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VK Malhotra: A selfless archer with his sight on public service

Vijay Kumar Malhotra, a 93-year-old veteran leader, passed away, leaving a legacy of relentless hard work, determination, and service. He embodied the core ethos of RSS, Jan Sangh, and BJP through his extensive political career, social work, institution-build…

On September 30, we lost one of our senior-most leaders, Vijay Kumar Malhotra. At 93, he lived a long and accomplished life. But more importantly, he led a life of relentless hard work, determination…

ECI team to visit West Bengal on October 8-9 for SIR review

An Election Commission of India team, led by Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti, will visit West Bengal on October 8-9 to assess the preparedness for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The team will tour four districts, and Bharti will co…

An Election Commission of India team, led by Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti, will visit West Bengal on October 8-9 to assess the preparedness for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exe…

Cricket: West Indies captain Chase rues poor finances and infrastructure

West Indies test captain Roston Chase attributed their persistent batting struggles to poor finances and inadequate infrastructure in the Caribbean after a heavy defeat by India. He highlighted substandard training facilities, non-batsman-friendly pitches, an…

The long batting struggle of West Indies is largely due to poor finances and below-par infrastructure in the Caribbean, test captain Roston Chase said after their defeat by India in the series opener…

Hundreds trapped on Mt. Everest by massive storm as desperate rescue effort launches

Hikers and adventurers got more than they bargained for, as massive storms have trapped hundreds at 16,000 feet on Mount Everest.

It’s a nightmare at 16,000 feet. Nearly 1,000 adventurers were trapped on Mount Everest after a massive blizzard swept in this weekend — as rescue crews struggled to reach the stranded campsite on …

World Para Athletics Championships: Navdeep Singh wins final Indian medal – a silver – in javelin F41 as hosts finish with biggest haul

India finished 10th in the final medals tally with a best-ever haul of 22 medals in the history of the competition

Paralympic gold medallist Navdeep Singh didnt get the result he wanted but came up with a throw of 45.46m in the mens javelin throw F41 category to win the last medal for India – a silver at the Worl…

Hundreds of trekkers on Tibetan side of Mount Everest rescued

Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media...

Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media reported on Sunday, as unusually heavy precipit…

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US firm sacks close to all Indian employees at one go, ‘decision made in a 3 minute video call’

Sudden layoffs from jobs are tough to process and it gets worse when questions of employees remain unanswered. In one such case, an Indian employee detailed his sudden layoff from a US-based company in a Reddit post which has gone viral. According to the post…

Skip to comments. US firm sacks close to all Indian employees at one go, decision made in a 3 minute video callFinancial Express ^ | News Desk Posted on 10/05/2025 11:16:50 AM PDT by marcusmaximu…

SIR purified Bihar voter list after 22 years: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar expressed satisfaction with Bihar's voters' list purification, completed after 22 years. He reviewed poll preparedness, announced new initiatives like 100% webcasting, and met political parties. With the assembly term…

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Gyanesh Kumar, expressed satisfaction over the completion of the SIR and termed it as an exercise to purify the voters' list. Addressing a press conference…

Hundreds rescued near Mount Everest after being stranded by blizzard

More than 200 other people who remained stranded close to the eastern Kangshung face of Everest were also in contact with rescuers and were due to arrive in the small township of Qudang in stages, said Chinese state media.

Hundreds of people have been guided to safety after being stranded in a blizzard near the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, according to Chinese state media. Around 350 trekkers have reached the small …

NIA charge sheets 4 in grenade attack case on ex-Punjab minister’s house

The NIA has chargesheeted four individuals, including Khalistani operatives, for a grenade attack on former Punjab minister Manoranjan Kalia's house. Two arrested and two absconders, Kulbir Singh Sidhu and Manish, formed a terror gang linked to Babbar Khalsa …

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted four people, including Khalistani operatives, for their alleged involvement in carrying out a grenade attack on former Punjab minister Manora…

Passenger held with exotic wildlife at Mumbai airport

Mumbai: The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Mumbai customs intercepted a passenger attempting to smuggle exotic wildlife species into India during nigh.

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Sunil Chhetri in Khalid Jamil’s 23-member India squad for crucial Asian Cup qualifier match vs Singapore

The 41-year-old Chhetri, who has come back from his international retirement earlier this year, was rested for the CAFA Nations Cup in August-September but will travel to Singapore for the Group C match on October 9.

Indian senior men’s national team head coach Khalid Jamil on Sunday included talisman Sunil Chhetri and star defender Sandesh Jhingan in his 23-member squad for the upcoming Asian Cup Qualifiers away…

UK PM Kier Starmer's Mumbai visit to focus on FTA implementation

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Mumbai next week. This marks his first official trip to India. The visit will focus on the growing economic partnership. Implementation of the free trade agreement is a key agenda item. Prime Minister Narendra Modi an…

UK PM Keir Starmer's Mumbai visit next week, his first India trip in his official capacity, will bring to focus the growing economic partnership and implementation of the free trade agreement (FTA) a…

The Comfort and Risks of India’s Digital Echo Chambers

Dr. Ashwani KumarScroll through any social media feed in contemporary India, and a pattern quickly emerges: people aren’t just consuming information; they are consuming affirmation. Platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube are designed to kee…

Dr. Ashwani KumarScroll through any social media feed in contemporary India, and a pattern quickly emerges: people aren’t just consuming information; they are consuming affirmation. Platforms like Wh…

Mayne’s big year

It’s a long way from the football field at Willowbrook Reserve to the World Para Athletics Championships. Just weeks ago, Westmeadows' Michael Mayne was playing for his club in the Essendon District Football League division 2 grand final against Rupertswood. …

Its a long way from the football field at Willowbrook Reserve to the World Para Athletics Championships. Just weeks ago, Westmeadows Michael Mayne was playing for his club in the Essendon District F…

Women's World Cup: India crush Pakistan by 88 runs to extend unbeaten streak

India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in a Women's World Cup match. Harleen Deol scored 46 runs and Richa Ghosh added 35 runs. Bowler Kranti Gaud took three wickets. Pakistan was bundled out for 159 runs. Sidra Amin made 81 runs for Pakistan. India extended its …

Colombo: The contrasting knocks of Harleen Deol and Richa Ghosh found ample support from the bowlers as India etched a commanding 88-run win over Pakistan in a drama-filled ICC Women's World Cup matc…

Bringing Seoul to Delhi: Discover Korea’s landmarks and K-drama inspired locations at Rang De Korea

The Korean Cultural Centre India will host two major cultural festivals, "Rang De Korea" in New Delhi and "K-Harmony Festival" in Mumbai, on October 11-12. These events will bring iconic Korean backdrops like Myeong-dong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Jongno Food Al…

Navratri 2025: Shraddha Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and other divas' inspired pink ethnic looks for day 9

World Para Athletics Championships: How parents of India’s triumphant para athletes soaked in the glory of their champion children

While some families had never watched their medal-winning heroes compete, hosting the event in Delhi enveloped athletes with attention and adoration of loved ones

Watching sports live on television and directly in stadium are two different experiences. Delhi-based Meena Devi realized it when she sat in the stands of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to watch her son Yo…

India beat Pakistan by 88 in Women’s Cricket World Cup to top points table

Goud and Sharma star with the ball in Colombo to give the tournament hosts their second win in two games.

India stormed to an 88-run win against Pakistan in their highly anticipated ICC Womens World Cup 2025 encounter in Colombo, and moved to the top of the points table with four points. Tournament host…

India beat Pakistan amid controversy, confusion - and bugs

India beat Pakistan to make it two wins from two in the Women's World Cup but it was a game filled with controversy, confusion - and bugs.

Perhaps the biggest talking point came from an incident early in Pakistan's innings when opener Muneeba Ali was controversially run out. The left-hander was struck on the pad by Goud and as the Indi…

From $4 trillion to $20 trillion: How the India-EFTA pact could turbocharge India’s growth story

The India-EFTA Tepa agreement, effective October 1, includes binding commitments of $100 billion investments and 1 million jobs over 15 years. This landmark deal supports 'Make in India' and India's economic growth, diversifying trade and enhancing market acc…

The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA, comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) trade and economic partnership agreement (Tepa) entered into force from Oct 1. This goes mu…

French fry-maker HyFun Foods eyes IPO by 2028, aims ₹1,500 crore revenues in this fiscal: Report

HyFun Foods, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) by 2028, and aims to hit ₹1,500 crore in revenue for the financial year 2025-26. Here's what the Group CEO said…

Frozen potato products maker, HyFun Foods, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) by 2028, and aims to hit 1,500 crore in revenue for the financial year 2025-26, reported the news age…

Cough syrup deaths: Ensure drug manufacturers comply with Revised Schedule M norms, govt to states

The Union health ministry addressed cough syrup quality. A meeting reviewed drug norm compliance. This followed child deaths linked to syrups in Chhindwara and Rajasthan. States received advice on cough syrup use for children. One cough syrup, Coldrif, contai…

Amid concerns over the quality of cough syrups, the Union health ministry on Sunday underlined the need for all drug manufacturers to comply with the Revised Schedule M and said that strict action wi…

Five locations that would be most dangerous in event of WW3 as Russia sends chilling threat to strike 23 UK locations

An expert has revealed that World War III could soon break out in areas like The Himalayas, the Taiwan Strait and in areas of Eastern Europe.

The Doomsday Clock appears to be ticking, with Russia recently detailing a whopping 23 UK locations which could be targeted in an attempt to get World War III underway. But there are a handful of oth…

Worried About Social Media 'Slop'? Relax

Comic books were once considered 'pap' for kids, now, it's phone screens

Every generation finds comfort in a new worry. Today's grown-ups have found their new bugbear: social media 'slop'. Hitch this worry with a trendy 'global' study - by London-HQed market research firm…

Just the booster pill Indian pharma needs

Indian Pharma must look at strengthening its presence in established markets in Latin America, China, Russia, Africa and East Europe. This is a timely pill for industry to take.

From a sense of nervousness to crafting a bold vision, the wild threats of US tariffs over the last few months have lent the Indian pharma industry strong reasons to focus on hitherto untapped opport…

A high five from RBI: Credit reforms to fuel M&As, IPOs and cooperative bank revival

RBI's October 1 announcements heralded a significant credit market overhaul, moving beyond gradualism to implement sweeping reforms. These measures aim to remove structural bottlenecks, enabling banks to fund domestic M&As and substantially boosting IPO finan…

Oct 1 was not a day for monetary policy. It was actuallyan occasion to celebrate sweeping big-ticket credit market reforms. Finally, overhaul triumphed over the policy of gradualism followed by RBI. …

A “Country Cap” At Universities Shouldn’t Worry International Families

International families should not panic over US 5%/15% cap. UG demand is below capacity; quality colleges still have room, strong outcomes, and are recruiting.

A recent memo from the White House, which discusses capping international enrollment at 15% and country enrollment at 5%, has caused widespread concern among international students. getty Recent he…

Reported sale of RD-93 engines to Pakistan will benefit India: Russian experts

Russian defence experts stated that the reported RD-93 engine sale to Pakistan for JF-17 jets actually benefits India, dismissing opposition criticism as unjustified. They highlighted China and Pakistan's continued reliance on Russian technology and the JF-17…

Moscow: Russian defence experts on Sunday said the reported sale of RD-93 engines to Pakistan for integration into the JF-17 will actually benefit Delhi, dismissing the criticism of the Indian govern…

‘One Battle After Another’ Tops $100M WW; Swifties Shell Out $13M Overseas & ‘Avatar’ Resurfaces – International Box Office

Refresh for latest…: Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another had a fantastic hold in the sophomore session, dropping only 22% at the international box office. The Warner Bros title added $21.7M in 77 overseas markets this weekend to lift the internati…

Refresh for latest…: Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another had a fantastic hold in the sophomore session, dropping only 22% at the international box office. The Warner Bros title added $21.…

Why doctors strike: a matter of survival

Ever been so tired you forgot your own name? I remember a junior doctor on strike in London who told me exactly that. Thirty-six hours awake, stumbling into the children’s ward, staring at a prescription pad. “I couldn’t even remember my own name,” he said, “…

Ever been so tired you forgot your own name? I remember a junior doctor on strike in London who told me exactly that. Thirty-six hours awake, stumbling into the children’s ward, staring at a prescrip…

Dozens Are Killed in Landslides, Flooding

Landslides, a lighting strike, and floodings triggered by severe rainfall killed at least 44 people in Nepal on Sunday, authorities said. Five more are reported missing. Those killed included at least 37 people in the eastern mountain district of Illam, where…

Landslides, a lighting strike, and floodings triggered by severe rainfall killed at least 44 people in Nepal on Sunday, authorities said. Five more are reported missing. Those killed included at leas…

DGCA probes AI Boeing Dreamliner's RAT deployment incident

A detailed probe will be conducted by the DGCA into an Air India Dreamliner's Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployment before landing at Birmingham on October 4, 2025. The RAT, designed for emergencies, deployed at 400 feet, but the pilot reported no issues, and the …

A detailed probe will be conducted by the DGCA into an Air India Dreamliner's Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployment before landing at Birmingham on October 4, 2025. The RAT, designed for emergencies, depl…

India’s ‘red lines’ have to be respected: EAM Jaishankar on trade deal with US

NEW DELHI: Any trade deal between India and the US has to respect New Delhi’s “red lines” and efforts are underway to reach an understanding, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday against the backdrop of a downturn in bilateral ties over Washi…

NEW DELHI: Any trade deal between India and the US has to respect New Delhi’s “red lines” and efforts are underway to reach an understanding, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday aga…

Adran Premier round-up: Wrexham win at Swansea City

A round-up of the latest Adran Premier action.

Sunday, 5 October Barry Town United 1-4 Briton Ferry: Jade Crofts' early brace set Briton Ferry on the way to victory at south Wales rivals Barry Town United. The visitors completed their scoring th…