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The Congress party on Thursday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar polls amid a seat-sharing deadlock with its key ally, Rashtriya Janata Dal in the state.  Congress releases a list of 48 candidates for #BiharElections2025PCC chief Rajesh Ram to contest from the Kutumba Assembly seat, CLP Leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan from the Kadwa Assembly constituencyIn today’s list, 24 candidates are for the first phase, while 24 are for the… pic.twitter.com/K8qVH823BM — ANI (@ANI) October 16, 2025 (This is a breaking news story and is being updated. Please refresh for the latest updates.)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza.The grim warning from Trump came after he previously downplayed the internal violence in the territory since a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas went into effect last week in the two-year war.Trump said Tuesday that Hamas had taken out “a couple of gangs that were very bad” and had killed a number of gang members. “That didn’t bother me much, to be honest with you,” he said. The Republican president…

Pakistan’s T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, is reportedly under immense pressure after suffering three consecutive defeats to India within just 15 days during the Asia Cup. Sources close to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) suggest that the board is now seriously considering a leadership change ahead of their upcoming home series against Sri Lanka in November. Agha Under Fire After Asia Cup Disappointment Pakistan’s poor showing in the Asia Cup has not gone unnoticed. The men in green not only failed to make an impact in the tournament but also suffered morale-crushing defeats to arch-rivals India, including a one-sided final…

When Chinese AI startup DeepSeek became a global sensation in January, it not only shocked Silicon Valley but also startled ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. The Chinese tech giant had already launched Doubao, its own flagship AI assistant app with tens of millions of users. But when DeepSeek became the best-known Chinese AI company overnight, no one was talking about Doubao anymore.Now, ByteDance has gotten its revenge. By August, Doubao regained the throne as the most popular AI app in China with over 157 million monthly active users, according to QuestMobile, a Chinese data intelligence provider. DeepSeek, with 143 million monthly…

The average level of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere climbed by the largest amount on record between 2023 and 2024, the World Meteorological Organization said Thursday.Human activities, mainly the burning of coal, oil and gas for energy, have been driving carbon dioxide concentrations higher and higher for more than half a century. This has warmed Earth rapidly, as carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases cause energy from the sun to remain trapped near the planet’s surface. Last year was Earth’s hottest year in recorded history. Human-caused emissions remained the major driver of the record recent jump in carbon dioxide levels,…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have clinched the final qualification berth for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by securing a top-three finish at the ongoing Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman.   With their victory over Japan on Thursday, UAE have joined Nepal and hosts Oman to complete the 20-team lineup for next year’s global tournament in the shortest format, to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Muhammad Waseem’s side delivered a clinical performance to eliminate Japan from qualifying contention with an eight-wicket win at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground. Their thumping victory also dashed the hopes of…

It often starts with something minor: a missed period, a few stubborn pimples, or a sudden drop in energy.  Many women are unaware that the culprit behind these changes could be something as simple as sugar.  What we eat affects more than just our weight and blood sugar; it also has a subtle effect on our hormones, altering menstrual cycles, mood, and long-term health in ways we rarely notice.  Every time you eat something sweet, such as a muffin with your morning coffee, a soda after lunch, or flavoured yoghurts, your insulin levels rise.   Dr. Uday Phadke, Director – Department…

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav and his wife Chanda Devi officially joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday. Addressing the media, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav praised Khesari Lal, saying he is recognised not just in Bihar but across the country as a talented artist, a good human being, and a social worker. Tejashwi Yadav on Khesari Lal’s Entry Tejashwi said, “He (Khesari Lal Yadav) has received blessings from our national president (Lalu Prasad Yadav) and is joining the party today. His wife is also present and taking party…

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday laid out a plan aimed at ensuring that Europe can defend itself against outside attack by the end of the decade as concern mounts that Russia is already probing the bloc’s defenses.A top priority would be to erect drone defenses to detect, track and disable rogue drones, following a series of troubling airspace violations across Europe over the last month — some close to Europe’s borders with Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.This European Drone Defense Initiative would be a key part of a broader scheme dubbed Eastern Flank Watch to strengthen defenses along…

In a bid to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming festive season, Railways has announced the introduction of unreserved festival special express trains connecting Puri, the sacred abode of Lord Jagannath, with key terminals in New Delhi. These temporary services aim to ease the strain on regular routes, ensuring smoother journeys for devotees, families, and holidaymakers heading north for Diwali and other celebrations. The initiative includes a round-trip unreserved special between Anand Vihar Terminal and Puri, alongside a one-way express from Puri to Hazrat Nizamuddin, strategically routed to cover major junctions and provide affordable travel options. Round-Trip…