India revels in Diwali celebrations; crackers contribute to 'very poor' Delhi air

China eyes gig workers and influencers as delegates for Communist Party congress

For the first time, delivery couriers, ride-hailing drivers and influencers could become delegates to the Communist Party’s five-yearly national congress, as Beijing seeks to keep the group close to the official ideology. Guidelines on selecting delegates for the meeting, to be held in the second half of next year, were issued on Saturday. The 21st party congress is expected to bring together 2,360 delegates, according to Xinhua. They will vote to elect more than 300 full and alternate members...

China’s focus on getting its house in order offers lessons in governance

The Communist Party’s call for “self-revolution” may be rooted in the pursuit of internal discipline, but its implications extend well beyond China. As the global order faces mounting challenges, Beijing’s emphasis on internal renewal raises a fundamental question: can countries hope to contribute to global stability without first putting their own houses in order? China’s fifth plenum placed considerable emphasis on combating corruption. Beijing has relentlessly pursued its campaign against...

PM Modi desperate, 'jhola-picking-up time' fast approaching: Congress

The opposition party's dig came after Modi targeted political opponents, saying armed Maoists have been eliminated, but "dimagi Naxals" have infiltrated several political parties and organisations and are instigating people against the Constitution and democracy.

Tamil Nadu's TB care initiative records at least 38% reduction in deaths

As part of the study done by ICMR National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) and Tamil Nadu State TB Cell, the reduction was observed under the Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TNKET), a state-specific programme aimed at making the state TB-death-free, the researchers said.

Tamil Nadu's TB care initiative records at least 38% reduction in deaths

As part of the study done by ICMR National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE) and Tamil Nadu State TB Cell, the reduction was observed under the Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TNKET), a state-specific programme aimed at making the state TB-death-free, the researchers said.

Buying GTA 6 in a box? Rockstar says no disc inside, just a code for a 212 GB download

GTA 6: Rockstar Games is taking a different approach to GTA 6's physical release. Boxed copies will contain a download code instead of a disc, meaning buyers must install the game digitally. With up to 212GB of storage required, the disc-free release comes as Rockstar shares nearly 40 new screenshots ahead of launch.

E20 debate widens: Karnataka to reveal probe findings on Monday; MoS Suresh Gopi backs OMCs

Karnataka authorities are set to reveal more information regarding the alleged excessive ethanol blending in petrol. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the government has received numerous complaints from motorists concerning vehicle performance issues. Inspection teams collected petrol samples from various retail fuel outlets and ethanol blending facilities across the state. Additionally, Kerala has ordered laboratory tests on petrol samples amid this controversy.

Assam OIL facility fire: Death toll rises to four after injured worker dies

A fire incident at an Oil India facility in Dibrugarh, Assam resulted in four fatalities among workers. The blaze occurred during maintenance operations, leading to multiple injuries. Spectron Engineering Private Limited employed all the deceased workers, who were affected by the fire. The company is providing compensation to the next of kin and the injured individuals.

Chinese engineers reduce cargo ship fuel use by 5% with high-speed torpedo tech

Supercavitating torpedoes can reach extreme underwater speeds by travelling inside a gas-filled cavity that sharply reduces their contact with water. Beyond torpedoes, supercavitating projectiles can streak through the water at blistering speeds to intercept naval mines, incoming torpedoes and unmanned underwater vehicles, and even combat divers. Now, Chinese engineers are applying a related drag-reduction principle to commercial shipping, with a bubble-lubrication system cutting net energy...

With Stephen Miller at the helm, Trump charts a course for conflict

Voters delivered a historic rebuke to Republicans in Tuesday's midterm election, but with Miller as White House chief of staff, the Trump administration is expected to continue its aggressive immigration crackdown, amplify cultural conflicts and give no ground to a Democratic-controlled Congress, say officials and experts who spoke to Reuters. They say wavering Republicans will face increased pressure to stay in line, while businesses may have a harder time making their case to the White House.

'Naxalites eliminated, but...': PM Modi says 'dimagi naxals' still threaten India's constitution

'Naxalites eliminated, but...': PM Modi says 'dimagi naxals' still threaten India's constitution