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BusinessOil prices fell on Friday after US President Donald Trump said the US will not attack Iran before the November elections amid productive talks to end their conflict. Brent crude dropped 0.7% to $103.53 a barrel, and WTI fell 0.6% to $90.97. Despite recent supply disruptions and attacks on Middle East shipping, talks have eased market concerns temporarily.
News18 Business·
SportsFormer SRH player Tirumalasetti Suman believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall to the Indian team for the T20I series against New Zealand is part of a long-term plan targeting the 2028 T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Despite being 36, Bhuvneshwar's consistent IPL performances earned him a spot, with selectors possibly aiming for him to finish his career like Ashish Nehra, who played till age 38.
NDTV Cricket·
PoliticsVote counting started on October 9 for six constituencies in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry. Key contests include Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam versus DMK and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu. West Bengal's results will show voter sentiment towards BJP under Suvendu Adhikari. Nagaon seat results will reveal BJP, Congress, and AIUDF performance.
Economic Times·
PoliticsVote counting started at 8 am for the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls in West Bengal. The BJP aims to evaluate its performance after recent election wins. Both constituencies saw high voter turnout and largely peaceful polling despite opposition claims. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari previously won Nandigram, while Rejinagar's seat was vacated by a party chief.
Economic Times··West Bengal
PoliticsPakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, reportedly plans to divide the country's four provinces—Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan—into smaller administrative units. The proposal could increase the number of provinces to 12-15 or create up to 160 smaller territories. This restructuring aims to address population and area disparities and may shift political power dynamics, increasing military influence over smaller units.
News18 World·
PoliticsThe Ministry of Home Affairs has deployed additional Central Armed Police Forces companies to Delhi Police to enhance security for the planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 10. Over 23,000 police personnel and facial recognition technology will be used to manage the event and maintain law and order in the capital.
Mint··Delhi
News18 Business·
Oil prices fell on Friday after US President Donald Trump said the US will not attack Iran before the November elections amid productive talks to end their conflict. Brent crude dropped 0.7% to $103.53 a barrel, and WTI fell 0.6% to $90.97. Despite recent supply disruptions and attacks on Middle East shipping, talks have eased market concerns temporarily.
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