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Friday heavy lifting saves Nifty from record nine weeks of losses. Can bulls take charge now?
Nifty broke its eight-week losing streak, rising nearly 1.3% on Friday to close above 22,500 as IT, FMCG and auto stocks led a relief rally. However, persistent FII selling, elevated US bond yields, crude oil prices and...
Behind France's student riots: Communists, unions and a global propaganda network
A transnational pro-communist network funded by Neville Roy Singham is amplifying French student protests, seeking better schools.
Filmmaker Mehul Kumar on Nana Patekar: 'He had only one problem, temper'
Mehul Kumar reminisces about his working relationship with Nana Patekar and Amitabh Bachchan during film productions. He notes that their collaboration for films like 'Tiranga' and 'Krantiveer' was very successful, due...
‘Affected me personally’: United boss Carrick calls for swift resolution to City’s case
Michael Carrick advocates for a swift conclusion to the financial charges against Manchester City, arguing that the lingering ambiguity is harmful for English football at large. Drawing from his experiences in title rac...
Parties prepare for byelection in Farage seat amid speculation over £5m gift inquiry
Tories said to be ready to fight in Clacton, with standards investigation rumoured to be nearing its endNigel Farage’s rivals are gearing up for a byelection in Clacton in the months ahead, amid speculation that the sta...
AI deepfake ads grow more popular in US midterm campaigns, blurring truth
The US midterm election campaign has been filled with political ads featuring AI deepfakes that can mislead voters.
The World title match is like an hourglass… it’s always the same opponent: Nepomniachtchi
The Russian GM recently got a measure of revenge for his 2021 World championship loss, beating Magnus Carlsen to help his side win the Global Chess League. He talks about the upcoming Gukesh-Sindarov clash, the dynamics...
Stock markets rebound in early trade led by TCS, other IT firms
The Nifty 50 and Sensex opened higher on Friday, with IT stocks up nearly 3% after TCS’s Q2 results, even as the U.S. suspended PERM applications for eight major Indian IT firms
The cost of being absent: students caught between health and attendance
The UGC 2025 regulations allow minimum attendance requirements to be set by individual higher education institutions. In most HEIs, 75-80% attendance is required, with a 10% accommodation for medical emergencies
Pakistan says ‘substantial’ forces, resources already in Saudi Arabia under defence deal
Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks at his weekly press briefing in response to a question on the growing threat posed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels to Saudi Arabia
‘Coordinate with Delhi Police’: Home secy directs states, UTs amid CJP mobilisation concerns ahead of banned protest
NEW DELHI: Union home secretary Govind Mohan on Friday directed police chiefs of all states and Union territories to coordinate with the Delhi Police and
China agrees to ‘halve’ hybrid car exports to EU in landmark deal
Brussels says Beijing’s shipments could fall by more than half over four years, cutting millions of vehicles amid fears for European jobsThe EU said it has reached a landmark deal with China to “halve” its sales of hybr...
Kevin Rudd warns U.S., China of potential AI security crisis, calls for urgent cooperation
Kevin Rudd said the growing ability of autonomous AI systems to infiltrate or attack digital infrastructure presented significant risks to national security, financial systems and essential services.
Rockstar pulls back the curtain on the boldest GTA 6 ideas, from smarter NPCs to real consequences
Rockstar wants GTA 6 to be more than a bigger map. Rob Nelson reveals how its characters, criminal systems and open-world freedom could change the experience
Opposition targets Modi government over ‘undeclared emergency’ in Delhi ahead of youth protest
In a joint statement by the Left parties, they demanded the Delhi Police and the Centre stop intimidating prospective participants and allow them to proceed to Jantar Mantar for the proposed demonstration
When does Hurricane Isaias make landfall today? Latest updates as Florida faces power outages and extreme wind warnings
Hurricane Isaias threatens Florida with destructive winds, power outages, storm surge and evacuation orders ahead of expected landfall Friday night.