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Global Economy & Central Banks 08 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM IST

Esper Says Iran War Has No Clear End, Warning of Strategic Gain for U.S. Rival

Mark Esper, the former U.S. defense secretary under Donald Trump, said he sees no end in sight to the Iran war, arguing that the prolonged conflict could ultimately benefit America’s “greatest adversary.” His remarks underscore growing concern in Washington that a drawn-out regional war may reshape security, energy, and geopolitical calculations far beyond the battlefield.

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India Entertainment & Culture09 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM IST

Daily Quiz Marks the Enduring Legacy of Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

A new daily quiz spotlighting Singeetham Srinivasa Rao arrives as Indian cinema reflects on the death of one of its most inventive directors, who died on October 3. The format underscores how his work continues to command attention across generations, not only as film history but as a living part of India’s cultural memory.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 04:45 AM IST

Jefferies Sees 76% Upside in Kalyan Jewellers Bull Case on Market-Share Gains and Store Expansion

Jefferies has reiterated a Buy rating on Kalyan Jewellers, assigning a base target of Rs 830 and a bull-case target of Rs 1,000, which implies as much as 76% upside from current levels. The brokerage said the company’s long-term growth case is supported by market-share gains, aggressive store additions, and a broader structural shift in India’s jewellery trade toward organised retail.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning09 Oct 2026, 04:45 AM IST

OpenAI’s Latest Math Breakthrough Sends Shockwaves Through Academia and Markets

OpenAI has released progress on more than 300 advanced mathematics research problems, a disclosure that has rattled mathematicians and intensified debate over how quickly frontier AI is moving into domains once thought to require deep human intuition. The development is being watched closely by investors as another signal that generative AI may soon reshape scientific research, software, and high-value knowledge work.

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Global Markets & Equities09 Oct 2026, 02:12 AM IST

Midterm Elections Could Reset Market Bets as Investors Weigh Gridlock, Policy Risk and Sector Rotation

Investors are entering the U.S. midterm election period with a familiar question: whether political gridlock will be enough to support equities, or whether markets will demand greater policy certainty before rewarding risk. Analysts say the answer may depend less on the election result itself than on which sectors are most exposed to shifts in regulation, spending and defense priorities.

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Global Markets & Equities09 Oct 2026, 01:50 AM IST

U.S. and Eurozone Bond Yields Climb Relentlessly as Markets Reprice the Rate Path

Global bond markets extended their selloff as U.S. Treasury yields and eurozone sovereign yields pushed higher, underscoring a sharp repricing of interest-rate expectations across developed markets. The move has intensified pressure on duration-sensitive assets and raised fresh questions about how long central banks can keep policy restrictive before growth and financing conditions begin to crack.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 01:50 AM IST

Indian Air Force Marks 94th Air Force Day at Hindon Air Base

The Indian Air Force marked its 94th Air Force Day at Hindon Air Force Station with a ceremonial observance that underscored the service’s operational readiness, institutional continuity, and expanding strategic role. The occasion comes as India continues to modernize its air power amid a more demanding regional security environment.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

BJP Accuses Congress of Double Standards Over Karnataka Paper Leak Allegations

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Congress of selective outrage and political double standards after raising questions over an alleged paper leak in Karnataka’s Veterinary Officers Recruitment Examination held in January. BJP MP and spokesperson Sambit Patra said the opposition party had been quick to target the Centre on exam integrity while remaining silent on alleged irregularities in a Congress-ruled state. The charge has sharpened the political contest around recruitment transparency, a sensitive issue in a state where competitive examinations carry high stakes for job seekers.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

ED Seizes Crores in Cash, Gold and Silver in 'Donkey Route' Human-Smuggling Probe

The Enforcement Directorate has seized large quantities of cash, gold and silver in a widening investigation into an illegal immigration syndicate accused of pushing Indian nationals toward the United States through the so-called donkey route. The case underscores how cross-border smuggling networks are allegedly monetising migration desperation through layered financial transactions and concealed assets.

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World Politics & DiplomacyRecently

Three Dead, Including Child, in Channel Crossing Attempt as Migrant Death Toll Deepens

Three people, including a child, died during an attempt to cross the English Channel to the United Kingdom, according to reports from multiple outlets citing French and British authorities. The deaths underscore the continuing human cost of one of Europe’s most dangerous migration routes, where overcrowded boats, cold waters and criminal smuggling networks have repeatedly turned desperate journeys into fatal emergencies.

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India Sports & Cricket9h ago

AFI Demands Answers After Jyothi Yarraji, Praveen Chhitravel Pull Out of Asian Games Events

The Athletics Federation of India has launched a sharp inquiry after hurdler Jyothi Yarraji and triple jumper Praveen Chhitravel failed to compete in their Asian Games events in Nagoya on Saturday. AFI spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla said the federation had been assured both athletes were fit to start, calling the late withdrawals "unacceptable" and insisting someone must be held answerable.

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