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James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton in historic Texas Senate result

James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton in historic Texas Senate result

Democrat James Talarico has defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race in the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections, marking a new political breakthrough for Democrats in a state that has been a Republican stronghold for decades. His victory ends a long electoral drought for Democrats in Texas and gives the party an important boost as it seeks to regain control of the US Senate.

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Commentator predicts possible US strike on Iran as regional tensions rise

Commentator predicts possible US strike on Iran as regional tensions rise

Could US President Donald Trump be considering a nuclear strike against Iran's suspected underground nuclear facility at Pickaxe Mountain? US conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has claimed that the Trump administration could be days away from such a decision, alleging that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing Washington to launch another attack on Tehran.

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Shana Loustau Questions Legal Validity of Complaint Against Cyril Hanouna

Shana Loustau Questions Legal Validity of Complaint Against Cyril Hanouna

During a live broadcast of the M6 talk show 'Tout beau, tout neuf,' chronicleur Shana Loustau addressed public concern regarding a legal complaint filed against host Cyril Hanouna. Loustau explained that Hanouna’s mother, Esther, had expressed significant anxiety over the allegations, prompting Loustau to clarify the procedural validity of the lawsuit on air.

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Goa plans relationship-readiness course amid concern over divorces

Goa plans relationship-readiness course amid concern over divorces

Goa College of Home Science is set to launch an open certificate course on marriage preparedness from December, encouraging young adults to understand themselves and their partners before taking the plunge. The initiative seeks to help participants assess their emotional maturity, learn the importance of compromise and forgiveness, and understand the challenges of sustaining a long-term relationship.

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Manchester United climbs standings after 3-2 Champions League win over Roma

Manchester United climbs standings after 3-2 Champions League win over Roma

Manchester United and AS Roma entered their UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 meeting at Old Trafford on Tuesday with different objectives as they looked to improve their positions in the 2026-27 league-phase standings. The fixture brought together two European clubs with considerable continental history.

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Carmen de Burgos: The Life and Legacy of Spain's Pioneer for Women's Rights

Carmen de Burgos: The Life and Legacy of Spain's Pioneer for Women's Rights

Carmen de Burgos, a prominent Spanish writer and journalist of the Generation of '98, dedicated her career to advocating for women's autonomy and civil rights. Known by the pseudonym Colombine, she broke barriers as Spain's first female daily newspaper columnist and became a leading voice for gender equality before her death in 1932.

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India Introduces Four-Layer Motor Insurance Structure for Private Vehicles

India Introduces Four-Layer Motor Insurance Structure for Private Vehicles

India's insurance regulator has introduced a new four-layer structure for motor insurance policies covering private cars and two-wheelers. The move, effective December 15, 2026, aims to provide vehicle owners with greater clarity and choice in selecting coverage options beyond the mandatory third-party liability.

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India introduces four-layer motor insurance choice from December 15

India introduces four-layer motor insurance choice from December 15

Car and two-wheeler owners will soon have more choice and clarity when buying motor insurance. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced a four-layer structure for motor insurance policies covering private vehicles, as reported by a circular released on 2 November 2026.

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Mutual fund returns show shifting leaders across market-cap categories

Mutual fund returns show shifting leaders across market-cap categories

Equity mutual funds are classified into different categories based on their investments across market capitalisations, primarily large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap funds. Large-cap funds invest in well-established companies that tend to be relatively less volatile, while mid-cap funds focus on medium-sized companies.

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BHEL wins Adani Power projects valued at up to ₹28,000 crore

BHEL wins Adani Power projects valued at up to ₹28,000 crore

New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) State-owned BHEL on Wednesday said the company has received four projects, worth ranging between Rs 20,000 crore and Rs 28,000 crore, from Adani Power. The fresh orders involve supply of equipment (boiler, turbine and generator along with auxiliaries) and agreed services for the said projects, BHEL said in an exchange filing.

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