What is the state of the UK economy heading into the Budget?

The Independent - Oct 27, 2026

The Budget comes on the back of another year of economic upheaval, particularly linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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Weverse Con Festival India's Mastercard Collection pre-sale sparked a frenzy, with tickets reportedly selling out within minutes. Fans questioned booking limits, raised concerns about scalpers and compared the rush to the expected demand for future BTS concerts.

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The Calcutta High Court has ordered YouTube, X and Instagram to remove a 36-minute documentary by Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia concerning PM Narendra Modi and Gautam Adani. The interim order will remain in force until January 31, 2027, or until further orders.

Rare 888.88-carat natural black diamond ‘Infinity’ unveiled in Dubai; here's its decades-long journey

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Rare 888.88-carat natural black diamond ‘Infinity’ unveiled in Dubai; here's its decades-long journey

The diamond was discovered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and initially weighed 1,138 carats in its rough form. Andrew Coxon acquired the stone on behalf of De Beers in 1975.

India sounds alert over counterfeit Defitelio

Oct 28, 2026

India sounds alert over counterfeit Defitelio

The CDSCO alerts drug inspectors after the WHO warns that a counterfeit batch of Defitelio (defibrotide) is circulating in domestic supply chains.

‘Don’t treat people’s lives as commerce’: SC pulls up Centre and hospitals over medicine mark-ups

Oct 28, 2026

‘Don’t treat people’s lives as commerce’: SC pulls up Centre and hospitals over medicine mark-ups

The court reserved its order in a PIL seeking drug pricing reforms, criticising the Centre and NPPA for delayed action while questioning massive gaps between procurement costs and MRPs.

Minister Gadkari warns of penalties for poor highway quality as AI monitoring expands

Oct 28, 2026

Minister Gadkari warns of penalties for poor highway quality as AI monitoring expands

Network Surveillance Vehicles will track potholes across highways, with contractors, consultants and officials facing blacklisting and penalties for quality lapses, the road transport minister says.

Higher support prices, strong edible oil demand to drive mustard area expansion

Oct 28, 2026

Higher support prices, strong edible oil demand to drive mustard area expansion

Higher MSPs, firm edible-oil demand and expanded use of improved seed varieties are expected to push mustard acreage to a record 9.5 million hectares in 2026-27. Even with unchanged yields, higher sowing could lift production, helping India reduce its heavy dependence on edible-oil imports.

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DigiLocker allows Aadhaar holders to access their digital documents, but updating personal details such as a registered mobile number or email address requires a separate process through UIDAI. Here's what Aadhaar holders need to know.

Chak De! India star Vidya Malavade’s witty response to fake electricity calls highlights growing digital scam risks

Oct 28, 2026

Chak De! India star Vidya Malavade’s witty response to fake electricity calls highlights growing digital scam risks

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War: What is FORTRESS? Inside Pentagon's 90-day war plan as US military bases prepare to survive without outside support

Oct 28, 2026

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Nigeria gunmen attack kills 62, wounds 52 and displaces thousands in Taraba state

Oct 28, 2026

Nigeria gunmen attack kills 62, wounds 52 and displaces thousands in Taraba state

At least 62 people were killed and 52 injured in a bandit attack on Nigeria's Taraba state. Thousands were displaced as gunmen chased residents towards the Benue River, where some drowned while trying to escape.

MoRTH notifies FASTag-based annual local pass

Oct 28, 2026

MoRTH notifies FASTag-based annual local pass

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