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Business • 1 day ago

No phones, no scrolling: These restaurants are asking parents to put their devices away — Here’s what diners get instead

The pilot programme seeks to offer families an alternative: putting their devices aside, playing games and using mealtimes to talk to one another.

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Business • 1 day ago

US goods trade deficit widens in September as AI boom drives imports to record high

According to Reuters, US goods trade deficit widened from $2.8 billion to $134.9 billion in September. While imports of goods increase $8.1 billion to $344.1 billion, goods exports climbed from $5.3 billion to $209.2 billion.

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India • 1 day ago

MLC polls: In Maharashtra, ruling Mahayuti gets 2 seats, counting continues for other seats

In Maha Vikas Aghadi, NCP SP leads on two seats; setback for ruling NCP prompts senior leader Praful Patel to call for introspection

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Business • 1 day ago

MEA confirms 22 Indian nationals killed amid West Asia conflict: 'We remain deeply concerned about the situation'

MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed serious concern over the worsening security situation in the region during the ministry's bi-weekly media briefing.

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Business • 1 day ago

Why is Mihirkant Upadhyaya pursuing an MBA despite having 3 Degrees, a PhD and years of experience at Intel?

With graduation expected in June 2027, Upadhyaya is continuing to combine an established career in semiconductor manufacturing with another academic qualification — this time focused not on the science behind technology, but on the business and operational systems that help bring it to market.

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Business • 1 day ago

Pakistan reverses Taiwan airspace ban: How the ban would have changed global airspace and impacted air traffic

Pakistan reversed its reported ban on Taiwanese airlines using its airspace, granting China Airlines and EVA Airways permission to operate from October 28, 2026, to March 27, 2027. The initial restriction was attributed to Pakistan’s One China policy and had prompted flights to reroute.

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India • 1 day ago

Manufacturers told to focus on value addition, design-led innovation, tech ownership

Speakers at the inaugural session of a CII conference on advanced manufacturing said this underscoring the need for India to move beyond manufacturing scale

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World • 1 day ago

Iran warns of 'devastating' economic fallout from any new Israeli attack

Under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to topple Iran's government, the two countries have directly fought a war for the first time in their history after decades of enmity

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India • 1 day ago

World Wrestling C'ships: India script history as Neelam, Kajal settle for silver

India’s Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi created history by winning silver medals at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, becoming the first Indian women to reach finals at the same edition. Kajal narrowly lost 6-8 to Ukraine’s Anastasiya Alpyeyeva, while Neelam fell to Japan’s Yui Susaki, securing India’s landmark double-silver finish.

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Business • 1 day ago

Cancer surgery from 35 miles away: How a Florida doctor used a robotic system — But safety questions remain | Details

The patient was in an operating room at AdventHealth Minneola, while Dr Vipul Patel controlled the surgical instruments remotely from AdventHealth Celebration, located 35 miles away.

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World • 1 day ago

News Analysis | What has driven the high Arab turnout in Israel’s elections?

Arab voter turnout is estimated to be nearly 80%, the highest in at least a decade, according to exit polls

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India • 1 day ago

Cyclone ‘Arnab’ LIVE updates | Five killed in Andhra; Telangana extends support to Andhra for restoration works

The storm now heads for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and West Bengal, where heavy rain is forecast

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