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US midterm polls 2026 prediction: Donald Trump activates $500 million election war chest for November election as Democrats predicted to win Senate, House of Representatives
Oct 21, 2026

US midterm polls 2026 prediction: Donald Trump activates $500 million election war chest for November election as Democrats predicted to win Senate, House of Representatives

US Midterm polls 2026 prediction: Democrats need to pick up at least four seats in November's midterm elections to win control of the 100-seat US Senate....

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Pakistan and the US factor as China looks to sell its J-35 stealth jets
Oct 21, 2026

Pakistan and the US factor as China looks to sell its J-35 stealth jets

Last month, the US published the fine print of a US$686 million upgrade deal for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. The deal is for data link systems, new encryption gear and a refit that keeps the jets fl...

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Meta stock: Facebook, Instagram parent stock price rises after tech giant announces new types of shares. All you may want to know
Oct 21, 2026

Meta stock: Facebook, Instagram parent stock price rises after tech giant announces new types of shares. All you may want to know

Meta posted diluted earnings per share of $3.83 in the quarter, a figure that would have been $7.40, had it not been for a $9.89 billion charge related to the August settlement....

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China says it allowed Philippines to resupply warship amid diplomatic tensions
Oct 21, 2026

China says it allowed Philippines to resupply warship amid diplomatic tensions

China has allowed the Philippines to resupply a grounded warship on a disputed South China Sea reef, the coastguard said on Wednesday, as tension remains high over the Chinese ambassador’s controversi...

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Top Democrat says chip restrictions are ‘key lever’ for US AI edge over China
Oct 21, 2026

Top Democrat says chip restrictions are ‘key lever’ for US AI edge over China

Just two weeks before the US midterm elections, Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said he did not believe America would maintain its lead over China in frontier AI indef...

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Nate Silver midterms polls house predictions 2026: Can voter rolls correction prove to be the game changer for Donald Trump, Republican Party? Details here
Oct 21, 2026

Nate Silver midterms polls house predictions 2026: Can voter rolls correction prove to be the game changer for Donald Trump, Republican Party? Details here

US midterms polls 2026 prediction: The US Constitution says that states have the primary authority for the administration of elections. Voter rolls cannot be changed on a major scale less than 90 days...

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US stocks today: Nasdaq leads Wall Street higher as SpaceX, Super Micro lift AI sentiment
Oct 21, 2026

US stocks today: Nasdaq leads Wall Street higher as SpaceX, Super Micro lift AI sentiment

US stocks ended higher on Wednesday as SpaceX and Super Micro Computer boosted sentiment around artificial intelligence stocks. The Nasdaq led gains, while strong semiconductor stocks added support. H...

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Meta raises AI spending forecast to $145 billion, plans new share issue; Q3 revenue beats estimates
Oct 21, 2026

Meta raises AI spending forecast to $145 billion, plans new share issue; Q3 revenue beats estimates

Meta raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $135 billion-$145 billion to accelerate AI expansion and announced plans for non-voting shares, while reporting stronger revenue amid mounting lega...

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RBI flags widening inflation risks, puts rate cuts on ice
Oct 21, 2026

RBI flags widening inflation risks, puts rate cuts on ice

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee raised the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to address rising inflation concerns. Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated a generalisation of inflation, with many comm...

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Critical tech list under review to push self-reliance
Oct 21, 2026

Critical tech list under review to push self-reliance

India's Niti Aayog is preparing a list of critical technologies for enhancing self-reliance and investment. This initiative aims to protect against disruptions due to limited access to essential techn...

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Core output grows at series high of 7.9% in Sept
Oct 21, 2026

Core output grows at series high of 7.9% in Sept

India's core sector output growth for September recorded a remarkable 7.9%, driven largely by expansion in coal and electricity. Notably, refinery products and iron ore also contributed to this growth...

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US colleges scale back cooperation with Chinese institutions after Pentagon’s push
Oct 21, 2026

US colleges scale back cooperation with Chinese institutions after Pentagon’s push

Virginia Tech is accelerating the closure of a joint undergraduate programme with China’s Xidian University, bringing forward the end of a partnership that it had previously planned to keep running un...

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Piyush Goyal to explore trade, investment avenues in Germany & Netherlands
Oct 21, 2026

Piyush Goyal to explore trade, investment avenues in Germany & Netherlands

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is set to visit Germany and the Netherlands for trade engagements. He will participate in the Berlin Global Dialogue and meet various government officials i...

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BioWare games shutdown: Why is Electronic Arts-EA closing, laying off employees of video game developer? What will happen to Mass Effect 5, Marvel's Iron Man, Star Wars Jedi?
Oct 21, 2026

BioWare games shutdown: Why is Electronic Arts-EA closing, laying off employees of video game developer? What will happen to Mass Effect 5, Marvel's Iron Man, Star Wars Jedi?

BioWare games shutdown: EA also said it was restructuring the team behind skateboarding simulation "skate." into a smaller, more focused studio...

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BlackRock expands AI push with new robotics ETF as investor enthusiasm cools
Oct 21, 2026

BlackRock expands AI push with new robotics ETF as investor enthusiasm cools

BlackRock has launched a new robotics focused ETF as investors become more selective about AI investments. The fund targets companies using intelligent machines across industries such as manufacturing...

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Why the Justice Department won’t investigate prosecutors over the David Hearn case — and who will review the allegations instead
Oct 21, 2026

Why the Justice Department won’t investigate prosecutors over the David Hearn case — and who will review the allegations instead

The US Justice Department chose not to investigate allegations against prosecutors in David Hearn's case. Hearn faced felony charges for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which were later...

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Mysterious six-feet tall, pale predator near US-Mexico border found stealing chicken. A UFO investigator says it might be from another dimension
Oct 21, 2026

Mysterious six-feet tall, pale predator near US-Mexico border found stealing chicken. A UFO investigator says it might be from another dimension

Recently, a bizarre creature has surfaced in Mexico's Valley of Juárez, allegedly linked to mysterious poultry deaths. UFO researcher Jaime Maussan showcased images of this large, pale beast seen pilf...

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Russia to ship its first diesel cargo to US today
Oct 21, 2026

Russia to ship its first diesel cargo to US today

Russia lifted its self-imposed ban on diesel exports on October 9, introduced to tackle domestic shortages triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, after reaching the deal with Trump to sup...

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Disqualification Row: TMC Rebel MPs seek fourth extension
Oct 21, 2026

Disqualification Row: TMC Rebel MPs seek fourth extension

Twenty rebel TMC MPs have asked for additional time until November 3 to respond to a disqualification petition. This request marks the fourth extension sought by the MPs since the original deadline wa...

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Tiger Shroff firing: 3 more arrested from Haryana's Sonipat
Oct 21, 2026

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 more arrested from Haryana's Sonipat

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has apprehended three additional suspects connected to the shooting of Tiger Shroff. Investigators are examining the roles of the newly arrested suspects, who have been ...

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Tiger Shroff firing: 3 more arrested from Haryana's Sonipat
Oct 21, 2026

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 more arrested from Haryana's Sonipat

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has apprehended three additional suspects connected to the shooting of Tiger Shroff. Investigators are examining the roles of the newly arrested suspects, who have been ...

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Butter chicken idlis outrage netizens as bizarre fusion dish combining idli and butter chicken goes viral
Oct 21, 2026

Butter chicken idlis outrage netizens as bizarre fusion dish combining idli and butter chicken goes viral

A butter chicken-stuffed idli introduced by food delivery startup Swish has sparked a debate on social media, with many users criticising the fusion dish while others have defended it. The creation we...

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Import window for duty-free raw sugar extended till Dec 31
Oct 21, 2026

Import window for duty-free raw sugar extended till Dec 31

The government has extended the deadline for duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar to December 31, as domestic imports have lagged at just 3 lakh tonnes due to price control measures. This ...

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Iran asks US to prove it wants peace by lifting blockade
Oct 21, 2026

Iran asks US to prove it wants peace by lifting blockade

"Iran is prepared to give diplomacy another chance if we see strong evidence of a sincere desire on the part of the US to achieve a just and honourable solution to permanently end this conflict," Fore...

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Sleep-deprived, battle-ready: Short on sleep, India must quickly adjust to unfamiliar conditions in New Zealand
Oct 21, 2026

Sleep-deprived, battle-ready: Short on sleep, India must quickly adjust to unfamiliar conditions in New Zealand

Indian cricket team is preparing for a challenging series against New Zealand after a demanding travel schedule. Players will need to adjust to New Zealand's conditions ahead of five T20Is. Team capta...

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Macron accuses leaders of exploiting France's riots
Oct 21, 2026

Macron accuses leaders of exploiting France's riots

Without naming them, Macron suggested that US President Donald Trump, whose party is struggling ahead of mid-terms elections, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing a general ele...

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