Faster services imports threaten to erode cushion against India’s goods trade deficit: Report

Zubeen Garg death case: Assam Police to move Supreme Court against bail to Mahanta and Sandipon

Assam Police intends to appeal bail orders granted to Amritprava Mahanta and Sandipon Garg in the Zubeen Garg case. Special DGP CID Munna Prasad Gupta confirmed that proceedings are progressing rapidly in a fast-track court. Mahanta and Garg are accused in the death investigation of the late singer, who died in a scuba diving accident. The Gauhati High Court previously granted bail to both individuals in October 2025.

Zubeen Garg death case: Assam Police to move Supreme Court against bail to Mahanta and Sandipon

Assam Police intends to appeal bail orders granted to Amritprava Mahanta and Sandipon Garg in the Zubeen Garg case. Special DGP CID Munna Prasad Gupta confirmed that proceedings are progressing rapidly in a fast-track court. Mahanta and Garg are accused in the death investigation of the late singer, who died in a scuba diving accident. The Gauhati High Court previously granted bail to both individuals in October 2025.

Kolkata pandal tragedy: Amit Shah meets victims of Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede

Kolkata pandal tragedy: Amit Shah meets victims of Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede

Jefferies’ Chris Wood says it’s time to diversify beyond AI. Where should investors look now?

Jefferies’ Chris Wood is urging investors to diversify beyond AI as earnings growth for global AI stocks is expected to slow sharply and valuations remain elevated. His Asia portfolio retains exposure to semiconductor companies while avoiding heavy AI capex spenders, with India, China and other Asian markets featuring prominently in the allocation.

In the 1930s, mining kept Gold Point, Nevada, at about 200 residents; by 1950, only 23 remained; and by 2011, just 7 people still lived there full time, year-round

Gold Point, once a thriving mining community in Nevada, experienced significant population decline after mining operations ceased. The town, originally known as Lime Point in 1868, transitioned to focus on gold-mining in the late 1920s. Following World War II, mining activity diminished and finally ended in the 1960s with a shaft collapse. Today, the settlement has adapted to tourism, with remaining buildings and a museum preserving its mining history.

Hoardings depicting Rahul, Akhilesh, Musk as Ravana's heads put up in Lucknow

Hoardings portraying several individuals as Ravana were placed at various locations in Lucknow before Dussehra. The Sanatan Raksha Sangathan was responsible for putting up these hoardings in prominent areas. Featured figures included Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Elon Musk, among others. Following this, Samajwadi Party workers took down the hoardings in response. The event drew significant attention from passersby and raised various reactions in the city.

Market cap of 9 top firms surges ₹3.65 lakh crore; TCS leads gains

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex surged 2,256.94 points, or 3.11 per cent, and the NSE Nifty jumped 625.7 points, or 2.77 per cent.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Probable playing XIs, pitch report, weather, date, time, live telecast and more

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will compete in the opening match of the 2026 ODI Tri-Series. The match will begin at 1:30 PM IST and will feature a double round-robin format. Weather conditions in Rawalpindi are favorable for batting and run-scoring is expected to be easier. The Sony Sports Network will broadcast the match live in India for the audience.

Bengal climbers make history in Ladakh, propose peaks named after Tenzing, Hillary, Netaji

A mountaineering team from West Bengal successfully completed four significant ascents in eastern Ladakh. The team climbed the challenging Chang Chenmo Kangri, proposing new names for three newly scaled peaks. Led by veteran climbers, the team executed the expedition without fixed ropes or porter assistance. Their achievement highlights the importance of teamwork and self-reliance in extreme conditions. Each ascent represents a collective accomplishment for the Sonarpur Arohi club.

Bengal climbers make history in Ladakh, propose peaks named after Tenzing, Hillary, Netaji

A mountaineering team from West Bengal successfully completed four significant ascents in eastern Ladakh. The team climbed the challenging Chang Chenmo Kangri, proposing new names for three newly scaled peaks. Led by veteran climbers, the team executed the expedition without fixed ropes or porter assistance. Their achievement highlights the importance of teamwork and self-reliance in extreme conditions. Each ascent represents a collective accomplishment for the Sonarpur Arohi club.

Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO Council of Heads of Govt Meeting in Tajikistan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to attend the SCO CHG meeting in Dushanbe on October 19 and 20. The meeting will focus on enhancing multilateral cooperation among SCO Member States in various sectors. Areas of discussion will include trade, economy, investment, and cultural exchanges. This forum will also provide India a platform to promote ongoing cooperation initiatives.