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Blast heard outside CRPF school in India's New Delhi, probe underway

A loud explosion was heard on Sunday (Oct 20) near a school of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in India's national capital New Delhi. The school is located in Prashant Vihar in New Delhi's Rohini.

Pakistan: Two Third Majority for Amendment Bill

The Pakistan Senate has approved the 26th constitution amendment bill in favor with two- third of the majority, four members voted against it. The motion was carried with a two-third majority. Watch to know more on this.

Morning news brief: US probing leaked documents on Israel, US polls updates and more

The US is investigating a leak of classified documents that revealed Israel's plans to attack Iran, according to reports. In Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces commander, has been sworn in as president after winning the election with a large majority.

Israel-Gaza: Israel Escalates Gaza Strikes After Sinwar's Killing

The Gaza's civilians are facing another deadly threat of a famine. 1.8 million Palestinians are now facing acute food insecurity according to the World Food program. Many are on the brink of starvation with over 133,000 experiencing catastrophic hunger. Watch to know more.

Tech firms under scanner for privacy & data sharing breaches

Following the Apple policy violation case in August, WhatsApp's recent policy update is now under scrutiny by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for allegedly breaching competition laws.

Governor appeals law enforcers to look into Musk’s proposal to give $1mn to his petition signers

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said that billionaire Elon Musk’s plan to give $1 million to anybody who signs his America PAC before the presidential elections is “deeply concerning.

India: Women Break Day-long Fast After Sighting Moon

North India celebrated Karwa Chauth, Women broke their day long fast after sighting moon. Watch the visuals of how people celebrated.

RBI Governor: India's inflation to moderate, but risks remain

India's Central Bank governor, Shaktikanta Das, said an interest rate cut at this stage would be "very, very risky." He added that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in no hurry to join the wave of easing by global policymakers.

Zayn Malik postpones US tour after heartbreaking death of Liam Payne

The tragic death of singer Liam Payne has shocked music lovers across the world. A few days after Payne's death, his former One Director bandmate Zayn Malik announced he was postponing the US tour, which was scheduled to begin next week.

West Asia crisis: US investigating leaked classified documents on Israel's plans to attack Iran, says report

The Joe Biden-led United States (US) administration is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran, the news agency Associated Press reported on Sunday (Oct 20) citing three American officials.

New Zealand win maiden Women's T20 World Cup, break South African hearts

It was yet another heartbreak for South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup as they lost to New Zealand in the final on Sunday (Oct 20). Playing at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, New Zealand beat South Africa by 32 runs to clinch their maiden T20 World Cup title.

'No US forces directly involved': Pentagon clarifies role in Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s death

Days after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli troops in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, the US military on Thursday (Oct 17) clarified that it had no direct involvement in the Israeli operation that resulted in the death of the militant group's leader.

Data Protection In Focus

Following the Apple policy violation case in august, WhatsApp's recent policy update is now under scrutiny by the competition commission of India for allegedly breaching competition laws.

Musk pledges $1mn daily cash giveaways to Trump supporters as 2024 US Election battle heats up

US Elections 2024: Elon Musk, Tesla CEO on Saturday (Oct 19) stepped up his efforts to garner votes for former US president Donald Trump and announced that he would randomly start donating $1 million in cash every day to registered voters in Pennsylvania.

Trade Deficit Narrows Amid Export Growth

In September, India's goods trade deficit, or the difference between imports and exports, decreased to $20.78 billion. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, September's imports totaled $55.36 billion, while September's exports totaled $34.58 billion.

RBI Governor Calls Rate Cut Risky For Economy

India's central bank governor Shaktikanta das said an interest rate cut at this stage would be "Very, very risky." He added the Reserve Bank of India is in no hurry to join the wave of easing by global policymakers.

New Affluence: India’s Rich Evolve

Discover how India’s affluent landscape is evolving as the number of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals soars. With startups booming and wealth generation diversifying beyond traditional industries, the nation is reshaping consumption patterns. As India positions itself to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, explore the implications of this growing affluence on various sectors.

Hope to see Putin go from being 'tsar' to ordinary prisoner: Navalny's widow

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, said that she one day hopes to see Russian President Vladimir Putin go from being "tsar of Russia to an ordinary prisoner.

The Mental Toll Of In-office Mandates

In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, the clash between workplace mandates and employee well-being is becoming increasingly evident. Amazon’s recent five-day in-office requirement highlights a broader trend where hustle culture reigns supreme, often at the expense of employees' mental health. As companies push for collaboration and innovation, the question arises: at what cost?