‘Risks are real’: Pakistan defence minister on possibility of war with India; Khawaja Asif says ‘will do better than before’

Pak defence minister (file photo) Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that the “chances of war with India are real” and that he was “not denying that possibility.” The comments came amid rising tensions between the two countries and follow recent statements by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.Asif claimed that Pakistan will “achieve…

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Ineligible ITC refunds? Infosys issued Rs 415 crore showcase notice by DGGI; what the matter is about

Ineligible ITC refunds? Infosys issued Rs 415 crore showcase notice by DGGI; what the matter is about

DGGI commenced their investigation based on confidential information suggesting Infosys had sought improper ITC refunds. Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services exporter, has been issued a showcase notice over alleged ineligible refunds. The GST Intelligence wing (DGGI) has reportedly served Infosys with a notice questioning their claim of input tax credit (ITC) refunds amounting to Rs…

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How Shreyas Iyer won his place back in the Indian team and ‘stamped authority’ | Cricket News

How Shreyas Iyer won his place back in the Indian team and ‘stamped authority’ | Cricket News

Siddharth Sharma, Head of JioStar’s Viewership and Monetisation Initiative (Sports), presents a memento for Highest runs scored by an Indian player in the 2025 Champions Trophy to Shreyas Iyer during the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards. (PTI) Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer discussed his remarkable comeback to international cricket at the CEAT Cricket Ratings Awards in…

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European Space Agency stunned as asteroid passes dangerously close to Earth, closer than many satellites |

European Space Agency stunned as asteroid passes dangerously close to Earth, closer than many satellites |

An asteroid made a remarkably close approach to Earth last week, flying nearer than many satellites in low Earth orbit. Named 2025 TF, the space object passed over Antarctica at just 266 miles above Earth’s surface on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 1, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). Roughly 3 to 10 feet…

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Nobel Prize: Fred Ramsdell was on ‘off-the-grid hiking trip’; received news after 20 hours

Nobel Prize: Fred Ramsdell was on ‘off-the-grid hiking trip’; received news after 20 hours

Scientist Fred Ramsdell learned he had won the Nobel Prize in Medicine while on a digital detox in the remote backcountry of the western United States.Ramsdell, 64, an immunologist, was camping and hiking across the Rocky Mountains with his phone on airplane mode when the Nobel Committee was unable to reach him. The news finally…

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Bajaj Finserv rebrands insurance arms after Allianz exit

Bajaj Finserv rebrands insurance arms after Allianz exit

Bajaj Finserv has rebranded its insurance businesses as Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance, launching the campaign “100% Bajaj. Made in India. Made for India. Made by India” to signal its commitment to policyholders, business partners, and expanding insurance penetration. The group has received regulatory approvals from the ROC, CCI, and IRDAI to acquire…

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‘Stop trolling the kid’: Aakash Chopra defends Harshit Rana amid online criticism, says ‘he’s got potential and promise’ | Cricket News

‘Stop trolling the kid’: Aakash Chopra defends Harshit Rana amid online criticism, says ‘he’s got potential and promise’ | Cricket News

Harshit Rana bowls a delivery during the Asia Cup. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener and commentator Aakash Chopra has come out strongly in defence of young pacer Harshit Rana, who has faced an online backlash after being named in multiple Indian squads across formats. Rana, just 23, has been selected in both the…

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Who was G.N. Ramachandran? Scientist who made three world-changing discoveries but never received a Nobel or Padma award |

Who was G.N. Ramachandran? Scientist who made three world-changing discoveries but never received a Nobel or Padma award |

Today, October 8, marks the birth anniversary of Gopalasamudram Narayana Ramachandran (1922–2001), a pioneering Indian scientist whose work transformed the understanding of proteins and medical imaging. Despite his groundbreaking contributions, he never received the recognition he deserved, including a Nobel Prize or India’s prestigious Padma awards. Ramachandran’s work helped explain the fundamental structure of proteins,…

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US shutdown: Flight delays reported across major airports; pilots manage operations without controllers

US shutdown: Flight delays reported across major airports; pilots manage operations without controllers

Flight delays continued across the United States for a second straight day on Tuesday, as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned that staffing shortages linked to the ongoing government shutdown are disrupting operations nationwide.The shutdown, now in its seventh day, has caused widespread delays and cancellations, affecting travelers across the country. Govt Shutdown Pain Explodes:…

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Asian stocks today: Markets trade in red after Wall Street slips; HSI falls over 280 points, Nikkei down 0.7%

Asian stocks today: Markets trade in red after Wall Street slips; HSI falls over 280 points, Nikkei down 0.7%

Asian stocks traded mostly in red on Wednesday following Wall Street’s first slump in eight days, losing streak after gold rallied to record high.Hong Kong’s HSI was down 287 points or 1%, reaching 26,669. Taiwan’s index also slipped down 129 points or 0.48%.Nikkei too traded in red, falling 31 points to 47,919 at 10 AM…

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