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Gold futures rise above $4,200
Gold prices climbed as comments from US Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh eased expectations of further rate increases.
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Breast cancer care still faces screening and access gaps
Early detection, personalised treatment and access to screening remain key challenges in breast cancer care.
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Rupee and bond markets track oil and foreign flows
Currency and bond traders are watching crude prices and foreign investment flows for signals on the rupee and interest rates.
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Jio Platforms IPO draws strong interest from brokerages
Brokerages are recommending the Jio Platforms public offering, citing its large customer base and growth prospects.
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Studies link four vaccines with better heart health
Recent studies have linked flu, COVID-19, RSV and shingles vaccination with better heart health outcomes.
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New estimates map India’s tobacco-related cancer burden
New estimates show that tobacco-related cancer patterns in India vary by region, sex and cancer type.
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Fire at Canadian military base leaves four dead
A major fire at a military base in Alberta, Canada, has killed four people and injured dozens.
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Indian pilot recounts stabbing during flight
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has described being attacked in the cockpit during a flydubai flight.
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Satellite images reveal ancient spider-shaped impact structure in Australia
Satellite observations have captured a spider-like pattern in Western Australia that scientists link to an ancient meteorite impact structure.
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AI model combines crystal structures with text for materials research
Researchers have developed Crystal-CLIP, an AI model that combines three-dimensional atomic structures with text to support materials discovery.
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One killed in clashes in Manipur’s Thoubal district
One person has died and several others were injured in clashes in Manipur’s Thoubal district.
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Delhi protest movement founder released from custody
Activist Abhijeet Dipke has been released from police custody after signing a peace bond.
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Orionid meteor shower approaches its annual peak
The Orionid meteor shower is expected to peak next week, bringing bright streaks across the night sky.
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Japan sets October 20 launch for Mars moon sample mission
Japan is targeting October 20 to launch a mission designed to collect a sample from Mars’s moon Phobos.
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Price caps to cut costs on 137 cancer medicines
India will cap trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines, with price reductions of up to 70% expected from November 9.
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India takes 2-0 lead in women’s T20 series against Zimbabwe
India defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the women’s T20 series.
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India-US trade deal described as close to final stage
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a trade agreement with India is close to being finalised.
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India wins double medal in women’s air rifle at Asian Para Games
Mona Agarwal won gold and Avani Lekhara silver in the women’s 10-metre air rifle event at the Asian Para Games.
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Indian shares open lower as global weakness weighs
Indian benchmark shares opened lower amid weakness across Asian markets and pressure on technology stocks.
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Seven held after Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede
Seven people have been taken into custody after a stampede at a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal.
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Tamil composer Deva dies at 75
Veteran Tamil composer Deva has died at the age of 75 after a long career in film music.
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CJP leaders’ release delayed as sureties face rejection
The release of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka has been delayed after four sureties were rejected.
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Jailer 2 crosses ₹400 crore worldwide in four days
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has crossed an estimated ₹400 crore in worldwide box-office collections after four days.
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Ranabaali trails Jailer 2 at the box office
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s film Ranabaali has seen weaker box-office momentum amid competition from Jailer 2.
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US says Europe declined proposed tariffs over Russian oil
The United States says European countries did not join its proposed tariff push targeting India and China over Russian energy purchases.
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Macron vows action after unrest in France
French President Emmanuel Macron says those responsible for recent unrest will be held accountable.
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Apple says iPhone Duo demand is delaying deliveries
Apple says demand for its iPhone Duo has exceeded expectations, with some orders facing longer delivery times.
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Samsung launches Galaxy F70 5G in India from ₹19,999
Samsung has launched the Galaxy F70 5G in India, with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and a 50-megapixel camera.
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Tiger Shroff unharmed after gunfire outside Mumbai residence
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was unharmed after gunfire was reported outside his Mumbai residence.
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ICICI Bank gains after quarterly profit beats estimates
ICICI Bank reported a 20.1% year-on-year rise in quarterly profit to ₹14,843 crore, beating estimates.