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That spring time change can be tougher on your body. Darker mornings and lighter evenings can knock your internal body clock out of whack, making it harder to fall asleep on time for weeks or longer. Studies have even found an uptick in heart attacks and strokes right after the March time change, Associated Press. «Fall back» should be easier. But it still may take a while to adjust your sleep habits, not to mention the downsides of leaving work in the dark or trying exercise while there's still enough light. Some people with seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression usually linked to the shorter days and less sunlight of fall and winter, may struggle, too, AP reported.

Israel's deadly strikes, Iran lauded its defences while media outlets dismissed the assault as «weak», signalling what analysts say is the Islamic republic's reluctance to escalate further. Saturday's Israeli attack on military sites followed an October 1 missile barrage by Iran — its response to the killing of militant leaders it backs and a Revolutionary Guards commander. Iran said the strikes around Tehran and in the provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam killed at least four soldiers and caused «limited damage» to radar systems.

Sudha Murty has quietly built a temple in a remote village in Tamil Nadu, fulfilling her long-cherished desire. A temple has come up at Ivanallur village in Mayiladuthurai district with Lord Shiva as the presiding deity. The village, with about 2000, had a few ancient idols of Shiva, Parvathi, Ganesha, Subramanya, Nandi and others placed in a small hut. The villagers regularly offered pooja, though the site lacked a proper roof or structure. “When I was young, my grandfather used to tell me stories from the Vijayanagar empire. Scholars believed a person’s life becomes complete if he or she imparts knowledge to others, helps the needy, builds tanks and temples alike. I have the satisfaction of being part of many of these, like rejuvenation of ancient tanks and temples, but never built a temple from scratch. With the Ivanallur temple, my desire is fulfilled,” Murty, also a Rajya Sabha member, told ET.

Mithun Chakraborty on Sunday asserted that the «masnad» (throne) of West Bengal will be of BJP after the 2026 assembly elections in the state, promising to do whatever it takes to achieve the goal. Chakraborty, who has received India's highest film honour Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year, was felicitated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the inauguration of a membership drive of the BJP in West Bengal. Speaking at the programme at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) here, Chakraborty said, «In 2026, the masnad will be ours and we will do everything to achieve the goal.» Stating that he had campaigned for the party for 37 days in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the former Rajya Sabha member said that he was pained at the results in which BJP had come down from 18 seats in 2019 to 12 out of 42 constituencies in West Bengal.

Kamala Harris was asked at a recent forum to talk about her life for the benefit of voters who are still getting to know her. It was the type of question typically asked of a new candidate. But here was Harris getting it less than two weeks before the Nov. 5 election and after millions of people already had voted. Her response underscored perhaps the defining challenge of her campaign for the White House. «How much time do we have?» Harris quipped.

institutional arbitration and reduce court intervention in such cases, the government has come out with a draft bill seeking views on the proposed amendments. The Department of Legal Affairs in the law ministry has invited comments on the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saying «the aim and purpose is to provide further boost to institutional arbitration, reduce court intervention in arbitrations and ensuring timely conclusion of arbitration proceedings». The draft bill comes months after an expert committee headed by former law secretary and former Lok Sabha secretary general T K Vishwanathan submitted its report on proposed reforms in the arbitration sector to the law ministry. The draft bill proposes the concept of 'emergency arbitration'.

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Tommy Robinson, a prominent figure in the UK's far-right movement, is at the center of escalating tensions in London following his recent arrest for contempt of court. Over the weekend, thousands gathered to support Robinson, demanding his release during a rally called “Unite the Kingdom.” This event underscores Robinson's influence within Britain's far-right circles, particularly concerning immigration and nationalism. Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is the founder of the English Defence League (EDL), a nationalist and anti-Islamist group known for its confrontational stance. The protests attracted many participants who carried British and English flags and displayed signs with slogans like “Make America Great Again,” a phrase popularized by former US President Donald Trump. Trump, who is currently seeking another term in the US elections, is noted for his strong anti-immigration policies. The march was not without opposition; a counter-demonstration led by Stand Up to Racism was held nearby, where supporters advocated for welcoming refugees and denounced Robinson’s influence. This juxtaposition of rallies highlighted the deep divisions within British society. The protests included a separate demonstration by families mourning loved ones lost in police custody, who stood in solidarity with anti-racism campaigners by holding signs denouncing hatred and fascism.

Ericsson expects its next phase of growth in India will be driven by network densification due to the rising data consumption appetite of end users in the country, a senior company official has said. Ericsson's managing director for India and head of networks for market area South East Asia, Oceania and India, Nitin Bansal told PTI that there is significant potential for growth in fixed wireless access in India, and it will soon surpass the number of deployments in the US. «The next phase of growth is focused on meeting increasing traffic requirements, primarily through network densification to enhance network utilisation. Network densification will occur due to increased network utilisation,» he said. Ericsson estimates that the data traffic in India will grow from 29 GB per smartphone user per month to 68 GB per smartphone user per month by 2029.

Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on October 26, received award for A+ grade in Central Bank Report Cards 2024, for the second consecutive year. The award, presented by Global Finance in Washington D.C., USA, recognised RBI Governor's excellent performance and effective leadership in steering India's apex bank through complex economic challenges. In a social media post on X, RBI posted, «Governor @DasShaktikanta received the award for A+ grade in Central Bank Report Cards 2024, for the second consecutive year. Presented by Global Finance at an event held today in Washington DC, USA.»

Samvidhan yatra across the country, the BJP-led NDA government is going all out to commemorate 75th anniversary of constitution day, drawing lessons from 2024 polls the saffron party working overtime to showcase its commitment to the legal document. In run upto 2024 Lok Sabha polls opposition especially Congress succeeded in cornering the BJP accusing that that if saffron party came to power it would amend the constitution. The Congress constitution narrative helped it in increasing its tally and checking saffron party from crossing majority mark.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena announced a fifth list of 15 candidates for Maharashtra assembly elections. MNS has nominated Yogesh Chile from Panvel, Shivshankar Lagar from Khamgaon, Mallinath Patil from Akkalkot, Nagesh Paskanti from Solapur City, Madhya Amit Deshmukh from Jalgaon, Jamod Bhayyasaheb Patil from Mehkar, Rupesh Deshmukh from Gangakedhe Shekhar Dunde from Umred, Balasaheb Pathrikar from Fulambri Rajendra Gapat from Paranda Devdutt More from Osmanabad (Dharashiv) Sagar Dudhane from Katol Someshwar Kadam from Beed Faisal Popere from Srivardhan Yuvraj Yeddre from Radhanagari. Earlier in the day, MNS candidate for the Worli Assembly seat, Sandeep Deshpande, criticised incumbent MLA Aaditya Thackeray--son of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray--alleging that Thackeray has not met his constituency's residents over the past five years.

North Waziristan claimed the lives of at least eight people, including four police officers, ARY News reported citing police. The attack in the Eidak area of Mir Ali Tehsil specifically targeted a police post, the police stated. Following the incident, a rescue operation was initiated, and the injured were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Security forces quickly arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area to investigate.

United States to Taiwan. The United States is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend itself despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, to the constant anger of Beijing. On Friday, the Pentagon said the United States had approved a potential $2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced air defence missile system battle-tested in Ukraine.

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Jessica Simpson's ten-year marriage is about to end. Divorce is nothing new to Jessica Simpson, and she and her boyfriend, Eric Johnson, may be going through it again. The singer of ‘I Wanna Love You Forever’ is having marital problems after ten years of marriage. According to reports, the rifts in her marriage to Johnson started more than a year ago and have since gotten worse. According to reports, it was only a matter of time until someone filed for divorce from Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. Given that the singer no longer wears her wedding ring in her Instagram posts, some fans may not be surprised by the news.

Lichtman’s prediction system evaluates 13 key factors, such as party standing in Congress, economic conditions, scandals, social unrest, and candidate charisma. He explains that these indicators have historically provided reliable forecasts. Currently, he sees eight of the keys yielding “true” answers, supporting the notion of a Harris victory. Also Read: Is Jessica Simpson's decade-long marriage heading for divorce? Here's what you need to know