Asian Para Games: Sandeep Wins Men's 400m T64 Gold With New World Record, Ajay Kumar Takes Bronze

Diplomats from the EU’s 27 member states were pressured this week to lift sanctions on Yusha Group, a Chinese textiles manufacturer accused of selling sensitive European technology to Russian buyers. In exchange, Beijing has pledged that the company will refrain from shipping banned items to Russian military-linked buyers. It will also remove German company Sindlhauser Materials from its own export controls list, according to multiple sources familiar with the affair. The unusual quid pro quo –...

At least 16 people were killed and 32 more injured when a strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s western Tibet autonomous region late on Thursday, state news agency Xinhua said, citing local authorities. More than 300 houses collapsed in the earthquake, which struck on Thursday at 10.33pm. Officials were still evaluating the damage, and disaster relief work was ongoing, Xinhua said. The epicentre of the quake was located in a mountainous area about 190km (120 miles) east-northeast of...

Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in “Top Gun,” a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's “Picket Fences” or the doomed captain of “Alien,” has died.

Flight interruptions have gripped the United States as severe weather affects several key airports. Gusty winds in Boston and New York have led to extensive delays, while thunderstorms in Phoenix and downpours in California have caused further operational chaos. Travelers are strongly urged to verify their flight statuses and review cancellation policies with their airlines.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will attend the two-day BRICS Parliamentary Forum in India starting October 26. His role as a negotiator in conflicts with Israel and the US is significant. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the forum's details in a recent press conference. Also, discussions about possible impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were mentioned by Birla.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will attend the two-day BRICS Parliamentary Forum in India starting October 26. His role as a negotiator in conflicts with Israel and the US is significant. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the forum's details in a recent press conference. Also, discussions about possible impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were mentioned by Birla.

India's investment appeal is currently being tested as global capital flows shift towards other regions. While private capital investors see potential, sustaining growth requires policy improvements and stronger emerging industry engagement. India's growth forecast for 2026-27 has been increased, indicating positive long-term expectations. The country must address structural disadvantages to enhance its competitiveness on the global stage.

India's investment appeal is currently being tested as global capital flows shift towards other regions. While private capital investors see potential, sustaining growth requires policy improvements and stronger emerging industry engagement. India's growth forecast for 2026-27 has been increased, indicating positive long-term expectations. The country must address structural disadvantages to enhance its competitiveness on the global stage.

The Cabinet Secretariat reviewed communications from Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi regarding an ECI officer. They indicated that Deputy EC Maneesh Garg acted without proper approval and did not follow protocols. These communications were considered unofficial and not from the commission as a whole. They expressed concern over Garg's actions after receiving repeated instructions against such conduct.

The Cabinet Secretariat reviewed communications from Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi regarding an ECI officer. They indicated that Deputy EC Maneesh Garg acted without proper approval and did not follow protocols. These communications were considered unofficial and not from the commission as a whole. They expressed concern over Garg's actions after receiving repeated instructions against such conduct.

Market participants and economists now expect a 25-bps increase in the December and February reviews. A further 25-bps increase in April isn't ruled out if crude oil prices remain persistently above $100. One basis point is a hundredth of a percentage point. "After the minutes were released, we think the probability of a consecutive hike in December has increased. Our terminal rate forecast is now at 6% for this hiking cycle and we expect the cycle to be rather shallow," Barclays said in a note.