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SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsThe India-New Zealand T20 series begins on October 22, 2026, in Christchurch with five matches. In 29 previous encounters, India has won 14 and New Zealand 13. Key players to watch include Indian captain Shreyas Iyer, explosive opener Abhishek Sharma, and New Zealand star Tim Seifert, all capable of changing the game's outcome single-handedly.
News18Hi Sports··Christchurch
BusinessPhoto: HT WorldUS mortgage applications declined 5.3% last week despite a slight drop in 30-year fixed mortgage rates to 7.41% from 7.50%. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that average points paid by borrowers also fell. Applications for home purchases and refinancing both decreased, with refinance applications down 2%. Economist Joel Kan noted the rate drop was insufficient to boost application activity.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18During a custody plea hearing at Delhi High Court, Justice Subramonium Prasad asked Cockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka if they were Gen Z after learning their ages were 27 and 32. The court noted they were not Gen Z, prompting CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke to sarcastically call Prime Minister Modi the only Gen Z. The leaders later withdrew their plea following court guidance.
News18··Delhi
SciencePhoto: Firstpost WorldThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that global greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by 18% by 2030 and 45% by 2035 to limit global warming damage. The latest UNEP report states that current climate actions are insufficient, risking temperature rises beyond 1.5°C. Even with updated pledges, temperatures could rise 2.6°C, increasing severe climate disasters.
Firstpost World·
PoliticsPhoto: NDTV WorldA recent survey reveals that 66% of Indian-American voters favor Democratic candidates over Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The Asian American Voter Survey (AAVS) found that 60% of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters support Democrats for the US Senate, with 24% backing Republicans. For House races, 64% prefer Democrats, while 22% support Republicans.
NDTV World·
BusinessPhoto: Amar BusinessDuring the festival season, gold prices fell by 1,300 rupees, dropping below 150,000 rupees. Silver prices also declined by 1,600 rupees on Wednesday. This decline in precious metal prices has raised questions about the reasons behind the softness in the market during this period.
Amar Business·
News18Hi Sports··Christchurch
Photo: News18Hi SportsThe India-New Zealand T20 series begins on October 22, 2026, in Christchurch with five matches. In 29 previous encounters, India has won 14 and New Zealand 13. Key players to watch include Indian captain Shreyas Iyer, explosive opener Abhishek Sharma, and New Zealand star Tim Seifert, all capable of changing the game's outcome single-handedly.
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