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SrinagarOctober 3, 2025 08:06 PM IST First published on: Oct 3, 2025 at 08:06 PM IST The Centre has taken some steps to revive the talks process in Ladakh, which has hit a wall with both the Apex Body, Leh (ABL), and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) saying they would not participate in the discussions scheduled for October 6.Sources said that the Centre has reached out to Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) president Chhering Dorje Lakruk, who is also co-chairman of the ABL. The LBA holds sway over the significant Buddhist population in Leh.With the ABL and KDA, the representative bodies of…

(Bloomberg) — Investors don’t need the official government jobs report to see that the labor market has shifted into a lower gear.Even without the marquee data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics — which won’t be published on Friday due to the government shutdown — a number of private-sector indicators out in recent days pointed to sluggish hiring, limited layoffs, modest pay gains and easing demand for workers in September. The figures largely align with the low-hire, low-fire conditions seen before the government data went dark. Assuming that holds through the end of the month, it could very well be enough…

A 38-year-old woman allegedly killed her 12-year-old daughter before ending her own life in Karnataka’s Shivamogga. Though the incident may have taken place on Thursday, it came to light on Friday morning when the woman’s husband, a lab technician at a hospital, returned from work. According to a police officer, the 12-year-old girl had called her father around 10.30 pm on Thursday, expressing concern that her mother was behaving strangely after taking medicines. On Friday morning, when the man returned from work, he discovered that both his wife and daughter were dead. Story continues below this ad The police suspect…

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas must agree to a proposed peace deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught nearly two years into the war sparked by the Oct. 7 attack into Israel.Trump appears keen to deliver on pledges to end the war and return dozens of hostages ahead of the second anniversary of the attack on Tuesday. His peace plan has been accepted by Israel and welcomed internationally, but key mediators Egypt and Qatar, and at least one Hamas official, have said some elements need further negotiation, without…

• The Arcadian contributes ₹92 crore; Amalfi adds ₹38 crore in first week• Both launches underscore strong demand in Mumbai’s luxury housing segment• Ultra-luxury Project Varun set for launch in Bandra in Q3 FY26 Mumbai, October 03, 2025: Sri Lotus Developers & Realty Limited has announced a strong start to the quarter, with its newly launched ultra-luxury residential projects — The Arcadian in Juhu and Amalfi in Versova — securing a combined ₹130 crore in bookings within the first week of launch. This milestone reflects not only the robust appetite for premium residences in Mumbai but also the trust homebuyers…

New Delhi, October 03, 2025: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to maintain its repo rate at 5.5% points to a measured approach providing stability. The RBI is seeking some stability during its observations of the consequences of its previous monetary policy measures. With borrowing and mortgage terms stabilized, homebuyers achieve an outcome that guarantees their expected EMIs and, at a minimum, visibility on what is likely to happen in the future. Even though a rate cut could help stimulate demand in housing, maintaining stable rates prevents sharp increases in borrowing costs over the longer term from external pressures.…

A district court in the Koppal region of Karnataka has acquitted nine persons, including a close associate of a Congress minister, who were accused in the 2015 murder of a teenager who had complained to the media of corruption and maladministration and was later found dead on a railway track in the town. The district court Friday acquitted Hanumesh Nayak, 52, a contractor and ex-member of the zilla panchayat, his son Mahantesh Nayak, 30, and seven of their associates in the death of Yallalinga K, 17. The court ruled that the death of Yallalinga was a case of suicide on…

India tightened their grip on the opening Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad as Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja all struck centuries on Day 2, taking the hosts to a commanding first-innings lead. The highlight of the day was Dhruv Jurel’s maiden Test hundred, which earned him a place in an exclusive list of Indian wicketkeepers alongside MS Dhoni and Farokh Engineer. Jurel’s Historic Milestone The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Uttar Pradesh reached his first Test ton in style, scoring 125 runs off 210 balls with grit and elegance before being dismissed by debutant Khary Pierre. With this innings,…

Listen up, folks! If you’re glued to the markets this morning like I am, you’ve probably spotted KIDZ tearing up the tape. As of this writing, shares of Classover Holdings are up a whopping 13% to around $1.28, turning heads and wallets alike in what’s shaping up to be one heck of a Thursday kickoff. But hold your horses—this isn’t just some random pop. No, sir, this is the kind of news that gets your blood pumping and reminds us why trading these markets can feel like riding a rocket ship one minute and a rollercoaster the next. So, what’s…

Folks, if you’re glued to the markets this morning like I am, you’ve probably spotted that wild mover: Ovid Therapeutics (OVID). As of this writing, shares are up a whopping 19% to around $1.96, and it’s not hard to see why. The biotech world just got a jolt of good news that’s got investors buzzing, and it’s all about a promising new pill that could help folks battling tough-to-treat seizures. But hold on – before we dive into the details, let’s talk real talk about what this means for everyday traders like you and me. Biotech stocks like this one…