Huawei unveils Mate 90 phones, leans on homegrown chip design to offset US curbs

WhatsApp web: WhatsApp has introduced optional parental controls for teenagers, giving parents more control over privacy settings, group activity, Channels and Meta AI. The new features allow parents to set boundaries while keeping teens’ personal messages and calls protected by end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp said the controls will be rolled out gradually and can be changed or disabled at any time.

Manu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble combined for a total of 23 points after nine races.

Indian women's squash team faced a challenging semifinal against Hong Kong, ending their campaign with a bronze medal. Anahat Singh lost a gripping first match after squandering four match points, which proved vital. Tanvi Khanna managed to secure a win in the second match, keeping India's hopes alive briefly. Unfortunately, Joshana Chinappa lost the final match, ending the team's chances for gold.

Key Takeaways: Three more bodies were recovered on Wednesday, raising the Himlung avalanche death toll to seven The latest victims were identified as Ash Gurung, Suraj Rai and K...

US President Trump announced South Korea's intention to invest $54 billion in an Alaska natural gas project. The project aims to connect Alaska's North Slope to a liquefied natural gas export terminal. While Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan supports the initiative, South Korean officials remain cautious about the investment's commercial viability. Trump seeks to bolster Republican candidates facing competitive races ahead of the midterm elections.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will release the NEET PG 2026 scorecard on October 1, 2026. Candidates can download their individual scorecards from the official NBEMS website for six months. Each candidate will also have access to their specific answer key through their applicant login. The answer key provides details on responses, marks, and the specific question IDs.

Raising concerns over recent changes made to the online voter registration process, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded accountability from both the Election Commission and Tata Consultancy Services for these alterations. Opposition leaders met to discuss issues surrounding electoral malpractices and the demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

India's manufacturing sector rebounded in September after a three-month slowdown, driven by strong demand for various products. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 55.1, indicating notable growth in factory activity. New orders increased significantly, with manufacturers reporting higher export demand from multiple international clients. Employment in the sector also expanded, recovering from a previous decline in August.

India's economy exhibited robust growth of 7.8 percent in the first quarter of FY27 and is projected to grow 7.3 percent in the next quarter. While domestic conditions appear resilient, external risks continue to challenge its investment appeal, particularly regarding trade relations with the United States and fluctuations in energy prices. The recent sovereign rating upgrade reflects strengthening fundamentals amid global uncertainties and cautious investor sentiment.