US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues

The US has ordered all artificial intelligence (AI) technology from the Chinese firm DeepSeek to be removed from most government systems. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has banned all use of DeepSeek within civilian government agencies, and any technology built with the aid of its AI models. As a powerful AI model that is … Read more

Cardi B Removes Latto’s Name From “ErrTime” During Tiny Desk

Cardi B performed “ErrTime” during her NPR Tiny Desk Concert, but one name was noticeably missing from the lyrics. The Bronx rapper skipped Latto’s name twice, replacing the original shoutout with different references as questions continue surrounding their strained relationship. Video During the Tiny Desk Concert released by NPR on Monday, October 19, Cardi performed … Read more

Russia ships 20 million barrels of oil to Asia via Arctic route amid shipping disruptions: Report

Russia’s Arctic oil shipments exceeded 2025’s full-season total of 13 million barrels, with another 5-10 million barrels expected by the end of the current navigation period Russia has shipped nearly 20 million barrels of oil to Asia through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) since the start of the navigation season in July, almost 50 per … Read more

Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing

A Saudi national charged with secretly planting a recording device in one of OpenAI’s meeting rooms has been accused of having “considerable support” from the Saudi government, according to a court filing, external in California. US prosecutors claimed Abdulrahman Alfozan, who worked for the AI firm, was in “frequent communication… with a member of the … Read more

Pernod Ricard: India probes Pernod Ricard, Diageo over Scotch whisky imports under UK trade pact

File photo: Bottles of Absolut vodka, produced by Pernod Ricard, are displayed at a wine shop (Picture credit: Reuters) Indian tax authorities are investigating whether liquor makers Pernod Ricard and Diageo wrongly classified bulk Scotch whisky imports to claim lower tariffs under the India-UK trade agreement, Reuters reported, citing five industry sources familiar with the … Read more

Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car

Earlier this year Albanese himself was evacuated from his official residence over a bomb threat. As of August, about 20 cases in which people were accused of making violent threats against him were winding their way through courts around the country. In recent years, politicians here have been mailed bullets. Female MPs – and in … Read more

Tiger Shroff firing case: Three accused sent to 48-hour transit remand in Kota, ASP says, ‘They were handed over to the Mumbai Police’ |

Tiger Shroff firing case: Three accused sent to 48-hour transit remand in Kota, ASP says, ‘They were handed over to the Mumbai Police’ The three men arrested for firing at actor Tiger Shroff’s car were presented before a judge in Kota, Rajasthan, on Monday and sent to 48-hour transit remand with the Mumbai Police. After … Read more

India Coal Import Proposal: India shelves coal import plan as high global prices, weak rupee raise costs

India puts coal import plan on hold, prioritises domestic production and transport (representative image) India has shelved a proposal to make power plants import coal to replenish dwindling stockpiles, as elevated international prices and a weaker rupee have increased the cost of overseas shipments, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the discussions.The government … Read more

Homebuyers paid Rs 2.06 crore but got no flat, builder said payments meant accepting delay; Bombay HC orders interest payout from 2017 saying RERA allows for unconditional right to monthly interest

The Bombay High Court examined whether accepting delayed performance could deprive homebuyers of their right to interest under Section 18 of RERA. (Image for representative purpose only) What happens if the possession of your dream home is delayed? You buy an apartment, sign an agreement, make the necessary payments, but the builder repeatedly fails to … Read more

Erling Haaland: Who could replace Man City striker against AEK Athens if he is injured?

Haaland has scored in six consecutive top-flight games to help City to the top of the table with a flawless start from their opening seven games of the campaign. Against Ipswich, he scored his 100th non-penalty goal in the Premier League, reaching this milestone in fewer appearances than any other player. Maresca said Haaland “can … Read more

Jasmine Tookes Reacts to Heavy Wings

Barbara Palvin Returns to Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 One Month After Giving Birth Heavy are the shoulders that wear the wings. Jasmine Tookes cleared the air after a viral clip showed her declaring that the wings she wore during the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show were “so heavy.” “Oh my god lol,” she commented … Read more

Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices be range-bound? Check outlook for October 19, 2026 week

Gold enters the week around $4,175 with a relatively resilient undertone. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing a range-bound bias, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Let’s take a look at what the analyst has to say:Gold enters the week near Rs 148,000 after a sharp … Read more

India-New Zealand FTA to take effect from Oct 20; target to double trade to $7bn by 2030

India gets 100 per cent duty-free access for its goods exports to New Zealand. NEW DELHI: The Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand will be enforced on Tuesday (October 20), allowing duty-free access to Indian goods across Wellington’s entire market.The announcement comes from a ministry of commerce and industry presentation, cited by ANI.Labour-intensive … Read more

Harry Brook: England captain says he has ‘learned a lot’ from off-field issues

Brook remains one of England’s most fascinating cricketers. Despite being white-ball skipper and serving as Test vice-captain, he was overlooked for the red-ball job when Ben Stokes retired, with Joe Root preferred. He averages a formidable 53.08 in Tests – the highest for England in almost 60 years – with 10 centuries, but often draws … Read more

Pragyan Ojha replaces Ajit Agarkar as BCCI’s selection committee chairman, Ramesh Powar joins panel | Cricket News

Pragyan Ojha replaces Ajit Agarkar as chairman (Agency Images) Pragyan Ojha will take over as chairman of the BCCI’s Men’s Selection Committee following Ajit Agarkar’s exit, while former India spinner Ramesh Powar has been appointed as a new member of the five-member panel, marking a change in the composition of the team responsible for selecting … Read more

Man sold his house and bought a Rs 1.10 crore flat jointly with wife; income tax department denies Rs 55.48 lakh capital gains exemption for half the amount, but ITAT Mumbai gives full relief

The Assessing Officer restricted the deduction by approximately Rs 55 lakh. (Image for representative purpose only) You sell a property and reinvest the money you get from the sale in another property, and claim capital gains exemption in your income tax return. The catch however is that the property you buy as a replacement is … Read more

In 2011, Taylor Swift bought her Pillsbury Estate for USD 3.55M; the Beverly Hills house is now back on the market for USD 8 million |

Taylor Swift’s former Pillsbury estate is now back on the market. (Instagram) Over the years, Taylor Swift has continuously grown her real estate portfolio. From buying her first-ever house in Nashville, TN, to purchasing her latest home with Travis Kelce in Bratenahl, Ohio, she has accumulated many properties. Recently, one of her earlier purchases made … Read more