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Trump to receive Israel's top civilian honour for Gaza ceasefire deal

Israeli President Herzog announced that Trump will be awarded the 'Presidential Medal of Honour' for his role in brokering a ceasefire with Hamas, supporting Israel, and advancing peace in the region

Trump announces additional 100% tariff on China, plans export curbs on tech

US president's move follows China's warning of sweeping export controls from November 1, reigniting fears of global trade disruption ahead of possible Xi-Trump talks at APEC

SC allows 5 days trial for green fire crackers in Delhi-NCR; reserves order

CJI-led bench has allowed the bursting and sale of NEERI-approved green firecrackers for five days during Diwali in Delhi-NCR, with strict time limits and enforcement measures to curb pollution

Q2 results today: Elecon, Indosolar, Waaree Renewable, 14 others on Oct 10

Q2 FY26 company results: Yash Highvoltage, AAA Tech, Affordable Robotic & Automation, and Hathway Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom are also to release their July-September quarter earnings reports today

Q2 results today: TCS, Tata Elxsi, GM Breweries among 9 firms on Oct 9

Q2FY26 company results: Ashiana Ispat, Avasara Finance, Aris International, Evoq Remedies, and Triton Corp will also release their Q2 earnings reports today

J&J ordered to pay record $966 million in talc baby powder cancer case

The verdict comes amid over 70,000 pending claims accusing J&J of talc-related cancers, with many cases consolidated before a federal judge in New Jersey for pre-trial proceedings

George Bush to Manmohan Singh: When shoes were hurled at prominent figures

Following the shoe-throwing attempt at CJI BR Gavai, here's a look at other similar incidents involving public figures

Pakistan offers Arabian Sea port to US for mineral export: Key details here

The proposal, supported by Army chief Asim Munir, is commercial and seeks to diversify Pakistan's partnerships by reducing reliance on China while strengthening ties with the US

Two Indian men jailed in Singapore for robbing and assaulting sex workers

Arokkiyasami Daison and Rajendran Mayilarasan sentenced to over five years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for targeting women in hotel rooms during a holiday in Singapore

Cyclone Shakti intensifies, set to bring heavy rain, strong winds to Mumbai

First cyclonic storm of the season expected to bring rough seas, heavy rainfall, and wind speeds of up to 65 km/h along coastal Maharashtra; authorities advise caution

US plans $2,500 incentive for migrant teens to return home voluntarily

The scheme, initially targeting 17-year-olds in federal custody, offers $2,500 to return home voluntarily, raising concerns it could pressure minors to abandon asylum claims and legal protections

$100K H-1B visa fee could hurt key sectors: US business groups warn Trump

Industry groups have warned the Trump administration that the $100,000 H-1B fee could block foreign skilled workers, affecting tech, healthcare, and other critical sectors across the US economy

Sify Infinit Spaces to launch $500 mn IPO in 2 weeks amid data-centre boom

The IPO will fund expansion as India's data-centre demand soars; company runs 14 sites and seeks capital to tap growing AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure market

Tesla sued over Cybertruck door defects in fatal California accident

In the lawsuit, families claim passengers were trapped inside a burning Cybertruck, citing electronic door failures and nearly impenetrable 'armor glass' windows as key hazards

New York's Statue of Liberty torch may go dark as US govt shutdown drags on

The shutdown threatens to close New York's Statue of Liberty and freeze billions in federal funds, hitting social services, safety programmes and city infrastructure

TCS questioned by US lawmakers over H-1B hires, layoffs, wage practices

US lawmakers have sought clarifications from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) regarding its continued filing of H-1B visa petitions, even as the company carries out layoffs of American tech workers

Boeing begins early development of new aircraft to replace 737 MAX jets

The new narrowbody aircraft programme aims to restore market confidence after 737 MAX crises and strengthen Boeing's position against Airbus

US escalates scrutiny of Harvard with debarment move, funding in jeopardy

Harvard has 20 days to appeal the decision, but it could totally lose access to research grants, student aid and government contracts if the HHS debarment is upheld

Only 10% consumers see full GST benefit, 3 in 10 see cuts on food: Report

The survey highlights that while appliances and vehicles benefit from the new GST cuts, the promised price reductions on packaged foods and medicines remain elusive for most consumers

India may import US corn for ethanol production as trade talks advance

New Delhi seeks removal of punitive tariffs on Russian oil purchases as Washington pushes soybean and corn sales, with both sides aiming to seal a trade pact by fall