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AWS outage: Why Amazon's cloud failure broke top apps worldwide

Amazon Web Services faced a widespread outage that disrupted platforms including Perplexity AI, Pinterest, and Snapchat, highlighting the risks of global dependence on its cloud network

Before the Louvre: History's boldest art thefts from world museums

From Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa to Vincent van Gogh's The Potato Eaters, some of the most famous paintings in the world have been stolen from top museums in daring global heists

Trump nominee Ingrassia under fire for racist slurs, 'Nazi streak'

The controversy is expected to seriously damage Paul Ingrassia's chances of confirmation and add pressure on the Trump administration, which is already facing criticism over several appointments

Trump admin relents, to resume student loan forgiveness for millions

The White House reached an agreement with the AFT last week to restart student loan forgiveness for eligible borrowers under 'Income-contingent' and 'Pay as you earn' plans

Delhi wakes up to toxic skies after Diwali, 36 of 38 zones in red

While most areas in the national capital recorded AQI levels above 300, several localities, including Greater Kailash and Patel Nagar, breached the 500 mark

Bihar polls: RJD fields 143 candidates, Tejashwi to contest from Raghopur

The announcement follows the Congress party, which declared 60 candidates in three lists, adding six new candidates on Monday

AWS, Canva, Snapchat, Perplexity AI, others down for thousands of users

Over 1,100 users reported issues with AWS in the past 24 hours, with most of the reports coming from the United States

Dhanteras 2025: Festive trade likely to cross ₹1 trillion, says CAIT

Gold and silver sales alone are estimated at ₹60,000 crore; strong demand for Indian-made products boosts festive spending

IMD issues cyclone alert in Andaman & Nicobar Islands; heavy rains likely

Authorities have also issued local port warnings, and heavy rains are likely in the islands until October 23

PM celebrates Diwali on INS Vikrant, calls for self-reliance in defence

PM Modi stressed the need for self-reliance, saying, when the enemy stands before you, the side that has the confidence and self-reliance to fight on its own always has the upper hand

GST cuts boost spending; festive, wedding season sales to cross ₹7 trn

The Centre said that the timing of the GST cuts just before the festival and wedding season proved ideal, boosting consumer sentiment across sectors

GST rate cuts reaching consumers, reforms widely welcomed: Sitharaman

Sitharaman explained that while a few products witnessed a smaller-than-expected pass-through, overall, the rate cuts have effectively translated into lower prices for consumers

'Would be easy one to solve': Trump comments on Afghan-Pak conflict

After recent border clashes, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, blaming each other for insisting on it

Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw slams IndiGo's food menu, sparks debate

The airline ensured that it would enhance the offerings and thanked her for sharing feedback, noting that customer opinions help them improve

Top cities see lowest office vacancies in years amid business expansion

The growth was driven by strong leasing activity and robust net absorption, as companies expanded their workforce and office space in major cities

China expels second-highest ranking general, 8 others over corruption

The PLA's top anti-corruption body investigated the officials and found they had broken Party rules and were suspected of serious crimes involving large sums of money

'India won't be buying Russian oil anymore': Trump reiterates claim

Earlier this week, Trump claimed that PM Modi assured him that India would stop buying oil from Russia, a move he described as "a big step" in Washington's efforts to isolate Moscow

Diwali rush: IRCTC website crashes before Tatkal bookings, users frustrated

This was not the first time the IRCTC platform has faced technical issues, outages and glitches have long frustrated travellers, particularly during peak travel seasons

SC flags rising digital arrest scams: What they are and how to stay safe

The court took notice of such frauds after a senior citizen couple from Haryana reported losing ₹1.5 crore between September 1 and 16

Diwali through the ages: From harvest roots to LED-lit celebrations

Once marked by the simple lighting of diyas and modest home decorations, Diwali today is synonymous with affluence and high consumer demand