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US elections this time, things are as tough as things can get. Now, with the polls just a couple of days away, it is becoming increasingly tough to decide which candidate is now leading in the polls. Such is the uncertainty surrounding the US elections, that British betting company Bonus Code Bets asked ChatGPT about the possible outcome of the US elections. Interestingly, ChatGPT has coughed up some interesting state-wise possibilities, with a key focus on the key swing states.

Donald Trump condemned the Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh administration for failing to protect Hindus and vowed to strengthen his country’s partnership with India and “good friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi while lashing out at Democratic rival Kamala Harris ahead of the November 5 polls. “Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the world and in America. They have been a disaster from Israel to Ukraine to our own southern border, but we will make America strong again and bring back peace through strength!” he said in a Diwali message on X. “Under my administration, we will also strengthen our great partnership with India and my good friend, Prime Minister Modi. Also, happy Diwali to all. I hope the festival of lights leads to the victory of good over evil.”

Apple set yet another revenue record in India in the September quarter, thanks to the iPhone, amid an ongoing trend of premiumisation in the smartphone market, said chief executive Tim Cook. “iPhone grew in every geographic segment, marking a new September-quarter revenue record for the category… And we continue to be excited by the enthusiasm we’re seeing in India, where we set an all-time revenue record,” Cook said during the company’s earnings call Friday. It’s not just iPhones that are growing rapidly in India. iPads also set a record in the quarter, contributing to an 8% surge in revenue for the segment globally.

Donald Trump's false claims about voter fraud in the critical battleground of Pennsylvania have raised concerns he could again try to overturn election results if he fares poorly against Democrat Kamala Harris in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election. Opinion polls, both nationally and in the seven closely divided states, show former President Trump locked in a tight race with Vice President Harris four days before Election Day. Trump continues to falsely claim his 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result of widespread fraud in multiple states that Trump lost, while he and his supporters have spread baseless claims about this election.

Agatha All Along, the spellbinding spin-off from WandaVision, are left wondering if they will get a second season. With the final episode now streaming on Disney Plus, the future of Agatha Harkness, the bewitching character played by Kathryn Hahn, remains uncertain. Billed as a limited series from the start, the show explores Agatha’s quest to restore her powers, culminating in a nine-episode arc. Yet, despite fans’ enthusiasm, a second season of Agatha All Along is unlikely, as mentioned in a report by Pinkvilla.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed that the pace of new card additions slowed to 620,000 in September from 920,000 in August, a fall of nearly a third. New card issuances have fallen by more than 64% from the year earlier. The latest additions take the total credit cards in force to 106 million. Experts say that new card additions will slow further as lenders become wary of the unsecured segment. “New cards issuance was majorly led by HDFC Bank and SBI Cards. However, net new card additions are expected to slow down in the near term due to rising delinquencies in the credit card receivables,” said IDBI Capital analyst Bunty Chawla. “Lenders also remain cautious on new cards disbursements due to the RBI’s risk weight norms.”

Hamas official said Friday the group received a proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar for a short-term truce in Gaza and rejected it for not including a lasting ceasefire. «The proposals do not include a permanent cessation of aggression, nor do they entail the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Gaza Strip or the return of displaced persons,» the official, a member of Hamas's political bureau, told on condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to speak publicly on the issue. A senior Hamas leader, Taher al-Nunu, had already warned on Thursday that the group would reject any proposal for a temporary halt to the fighting.

Max Verstappen suggests he won’t change his aggressive driving this weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix as he bids for a fourth successive Formula 1 title. Lando Norris needs a win at Interlagos in Sao Paolo to maintain any realistic title hopes. New elements could spice up the clash between the drivers, who have received penalties in the past two races in Austin, Texas and Mexico for their boldness on the track. Interlagos has a new tarmac, rain is expected all weekend, and Verstappen received a five-place penalty on the grid after he and Red Bull decided to use a new engine.

Reserve Bank of India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $3.5 billion to $684.8 billion in the week ended September 25, latest data showed. The central bank likely sold dollars to prevent a sharp depreciation in the rupee, traders said. Foreign currency assets fell $4.5 billion to $593.7 billion, while gold reserves rose $1 billion to $68.5 billion. The Indian rupee traded in a narrow range of 84.05/$1 to 84.08/$1 in the week ended September 25, as foreign portfolio investors bought dollars.

Former US President Donald Trump has eventually interpreted the non-endorsements from major newspapers which includes The Washington Post, USA Today and Los Angeles Times as a tacit endorsement of his Presidential campaign. According to CNN, Donald Trump asserted that the decision of not endorsing any Presidential candidate eventually reveals that these publications believe US Vice President Kamala Harris is totally unfit for office. CNN reported that this sudden non endorsement marks a pretty significant departure from tradition because if history is being traced, both The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times have always endorsed Democratic candidates. The leadership of all these prominent newspapers has eventually asserted that their decision to abstain from all kind of endorsements actually aims to rebuild the trust of the reader and combat perceptions related to media bias. Also Read: Was Liam Payne leading a devastating double life before his death? Here's all you need to know

Walt Disney is forming a new unit to coordinate the company's use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality, as the media giant explores applications across its film, television and theme park divisions. The newly formed Office of Technology Enablement will be led by Jamie Voris, who spearheaded development of Disney's app for the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality device, according to an email seen on Friday by Reuters. «The pace and scope of the advances in AI and XR (extended reality) are profound and will continue to impact consumer experiences, creative endeavors and our businesses for years to come — making it critical that Disney explore the exciting opportunities and navigate the potential risks,» Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman wrote.

Friends co-star Matthew Perry, actor Matt LeBlanc has reportedly decided to step back from his acting career, seeking a quieter life away from the public eye. This significant shift comes in the wake of Perry's death, which has profoundly affected LeBlanc.

Indian companies sanctioned by the US as part of a global effort to crack down on supply of dual use items to Russia will not have a major impact on the domestic defence ecosystem as most of them are not linked to any major project. Only one of them has limited work with the Defence Research and Development Organisation and the armed forces. Out of the 19 Indian firms on the global list of 400 plus companies sanctioned, several are entities that seem to be just carrying out trading activities by purchasing western equipment including electronics and selling them to Russian companies that have been hit by western sanctions. Some of them, like Denvas Services, which mainly supplies digital kiosks for various services, also have Russian nationals as registered directors and shareholders. It is legal for Indian companies to have foreign nationals as directors and there are no sanctions on conducting work with Russian entities. The company has been accused of procuring US-origin microelectronics for use in its advanced Russian conventional weapons.

Mallikarjun Kharge's caution to his party's government in the state was an affirmation that it was on the brink of economic instability. In a post on 'X', BJP state president B Y Vijayendra said Kharge's words should serve as a warning. «AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's caution to Maharashtra Congress on making reckless 'Guarantees' serves as a stark reminder of Congress' unsustainable promises in poll-bound states aimed solely at winning elections,» the Shikaripura MLA said. «Through his advice to Chief Minister Shri @siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shri @DKShivakumar, Shri @kharge has practically confirmed that Congress's guarantees have pushed Karnataka, once a progressive and revenue-surplus state, to the brink of economic instability,» the BJP state chief charged.

Hamas infrastructure and a militant operating in the area of the central Nuseirat refugee camp, and in Lebanon, where Israel stepped up airstrikes against Hezbollah in the northeast this week. Officials from the al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza said they continued to receive bodies from a barrage of Israeli airstrikes on Nuseirat camp that began overnight, leaving 21 dead, including an 18-month-old and his 10-year-old sister. Strikes on a motorcycle in Zuwaida and on a house in Deir al-Balah, also in central Gaza, on Friday killed four more people, the hospital officials said, bringing the overall toll to 25.

Narendra Modi's recent attack, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said lies, deceit, fakery, loot and publicity are the five adjectives that best describe the BJP government, adding that the 100-day plan was a cheap PR stunt. «Lies, Deceit, Fakery, Loot & Publicity are the 5 adjectives which best describe your Govt! Your drumbeating regarding a 100-day plan was a cheap PR stunt! On May 16, 2024 you had also claimed that you took inputs from more than 20 lakh people for the road map for 2047. RTI filed in PMO declined to put forth details, exposing your LIES!» said Kharge. «The 'B' in BJP stands for Betrayal, while the 'J' stands for JUMLA! Setting the record straight. Promise of 2 Crore Jobs per year? Why is India's Unemployment Rate at a 45-year high? Why are stampedes witnessed wherever there are vacancies for a handful of jobs? Who is responsible for 70 paper leaks in 7 years? Who snatched 5 Lakh Govt jobs by selling stake in PSUs? Bahut Hui Mehangai Ki Maar? Why have the household savings plunged to a 50-year low? Why has the cost of a common thali increased by 52% in just last year?» questioned Kharge.

As part of a sweeping two-year investigation into prison labor, The Associated Press found that correctional staff nationwide have been accused of using inmate work assignments to sexually abuse incarcerated women, luring them to isolated spots, out of...

The third quarter has been a real thorn in the side of the Bank of Canada when it comes to trying to pin down gross domestic product, and the latest data is only causing policymakers more grief.

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Federal Interior Minister, on Friday assured a brisk visa issuance policy for Indian fans wanting to visit Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy early next year. He made the assurances during a meeting with a group of Sikh pilgrims from the United State. Naqvi said the PCB was expecting a positive response from Indian fans to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. «We will be keeping a special quota of tickets for Indian fans and we will try to make the visa issuance policy brisk,» Naqvi was quoted as saying by a newspaper.

bankruptcy judge approved a sale of Tupperware Brands on Tuesday, paving the way for the iconic food storage company to soon exit Chapter 11 protection and continue offering its products while undergoing a hoped-for revitalization. The sale given the court's green light in Delaware still is subject to closing conditions. Under terms of the deal, a group of lenders is buying Tupperware's brand name and various operating assets for $23.5 million in cash and more than $63 million in debt relief. Tupperware agreed to the lender takeover last week, pivoting from a previously planned asset auction. The brand said it expects to operate as The New Tupperware Co. upon completion of the deal.

Donald Trump’s recent rally at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, with some claims suggesting attendance reached nearly 200,000. An Oct. 27 Facebook post, shared by multiple users and platforms, including Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), claimed that the rally had “almost 200,000 people” in attendance. However, official figures and venue capacity statistics tell a different story, as per a report by USA Today.