A Vermont janitor Ronald Read quietly invested for decades; when he died at 92, his estate was worth nearly $8 million

Amazon and Flipkart are set to begin their festive sales featuring various smartphone discounts. Smartphones such as Apple iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will have significant price reductions. Both platforms are offering additional bank card discounts to encourage purchases during the sales. The events are expected to attract numerous buyers looking for affordable technology. These sales aim to enhance the upcoming festive shopping experience through attractive offers.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is in discussions with GE Aerospace for technology transfer of advanced F414 engines. The delivery of F404 engines for LCA Mk1A has faced delays, leading to penalties imposed on GE. More than 20 engines are expected to be delivered annually by GE from 2027. The LCA Mk2 is currently under prototype production and will utilize the GE 414 engine.

Why are we so easily drawn to beauty? Greek philosopher Socrates offers an interesting take on attraction, suggesting beauty can draw people together and play a role in relationships, love and the continuation of the human race.

During a recent media interaction in Srinagar, Omar Abdullah commended Narendra Modi for his extensive 25-year journey in public service. He pointed out Modi's consistent electoral victories across different levels, calling such a sustained success extraordinary. This recognition sheds light on the profound political sway Modi holds in the Indian political landscape.

Mike Flanagan has released a new adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie, which is available on Prime Video. The series features Summer H. Howell as Carrie White and Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White. New members of Prime Video can take advantage of a 30-day free trial to watch the series. Flanagan's work is noted for its engaging monologues, which are highlighted in the show.

Upon his arrival at Dulles Airport, Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh faced detention by ICE. He traveled to the US to attend an 'Art as Resistance' event in Washington, DC. Despite a pending immigration application, Sheikh's detention reportedly lacked a warrant. His supporters are organizing a campaign for his release from the Caroline Detention Center in Virginia.

Christa Pike, whose death sentence stemmed from a 1995 conviction, underwent a controversial execution attempt on September 30. Reports indicated her family was informed of her brain death, but surprisingly, Pike has since regained a limited ability to communicate. Her attorney is advocating for the preservation of evidence due to serious doubts surrounding lethal injection methods.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump. Newsom labeled Trump as mentally ill following his controversial comments at a Nebraska rally. Various California politicians criticized Trump's remarks about cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. Trump's statements are concerning for Republicans as they may energize Democratic voters ahead of the midterms.

Leaders from across Asia have expressed their admiration for PM Narendra Modi as he marks 25 years of public service. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi commended Modi’s role in advancing India's interests globally, while Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay referred to him as an avatar of our times, underlining his transformative impact.

Leaders from across Asia have expressed their admiration for PM Narendra Modi as he marks 25 years of public service. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi commended Modi’s role in advancing India's interests globally, while Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay referred to him as an avatar of our times, underlining his transformative impact.