US stocks saw a slight pause near record highs on Thursday, with the S&P 500 inching up. Delta Air Lines soared after exceeding summer profit expectations, boosting other airline stocks. Corporate earnings are increasingly driving market sentiment amidst a government shutdown, with investors scrutinizing companies for strong growth to justify recent stock surges.
The National Testing Agency is accepting applications for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination 2026. The deadline to apply is today, October 30, 2025. Three new schools have been added to the admission cycle. The exam will be held offline in January 2026. Candidates can pay fees by October 31, 2025.
Ciara is set to release her eighth studio album, CiCi, while Russell Wilson prepares for his first NFL season with the New York Giants. Celebrating their ninth wedding anniversary, the couple balances their high-profile careers with family life, including date nights and quality time with their four children. Ciara emphasizes the importance of prioritizing their…
Lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani, representing the siblings, told the court that the will cuts the two children out of their father’s fortune, is unregistered, and that the circumstances surrounding its discovery are suspicious.
Actor Karunakaran, known for his comedic roles, revealed his career’s challenging phases and his close bond with actor Vishnu Vishal. Vishnu’s unwavering support and encouragement during his lowest points, even casting him in upcoming projects, helped Karunakaran persevere. This friendship highlights the true camaraderie within the film industry beyond just collaborations.
Mohammed Shami, India’s World Cup star, joined Bengal’s Ranji practice, addressing his white-ball series exclusion. He dismissed fitness concerns, stating his presence for Bengal proves his readiness for longer formats. Shami emphasized that selection decisions lie with the selectors, not him, and he awaits updates from the NCA.
In Balasore district, a 26-year-old marble worker, Bapun Khilar, was murdered, and another, Amulya Mohanty, was critically injured in an attack by a group of assailants near Jarak Pada on NH-16. The attackers, riding two motorcycles, ambushed the victims before fleeing the scene.
Gujarat’s new industrial policy will mandate major industries to allocate 2% of project costs for skilling and reskilling, aiming to create one crore additional skilled workers by 2030. This initiative recognizes skill development investments as project costs, explores mandatory CSR spending, and establishes a specialized task force under Kaushalya Skill University.
Amid opposition protests, Amit Shah introduced three significant Bills in the Lok Sabha. These Bills target the removal of Prime Minister, Union ministers, chief ministers, or state ministers if they are arrested for serious crimes and held in custody for 30 days. The proposed amendments cover the Constitution, Union Territories, and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’, featuring an ensemble cast including R Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt, is poised for a massive opening on December 5. With strong advance bookings outpacing recent releases, the film is projected to be Ranveer’s biggest post-pandemic opener, potentially crossing the Rs 15 crore mark and aiming for Rs 20 crore.
