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Apple's iOS 14.2 GM Update for Beta Testers Fixes Incorrect Notification Alert, Photos Widget

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The iOS 14.2 Beta brings a revamped now playing controls to the lock screen alongside redesigned AirPlay 2 controls in Control Center. Apple is slated to release its stable version this week. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3jHC0yp

Barack Obama unleashed ... and loving it

The former US president is unplugged on the campaign trail but is he really helping Democratic candidate Joe Biden. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3oNR3dC

Zee Entertainment Q2 preview: Pressure on ad rates likely to remain a drag on bottom line

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While industry-wide advertising revenues have been improving gradually, they still remain under pressure as corporate spending has not yet picked up fully amid the current economic slowdown. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3eis6m2

Long and wrong? The election wild cards that may stump investors

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Will a Joe Biden victory trigger an equities rally if the Senate remains Republican? Can Big Tech repeat its 273% ascent under President Donald Trump? from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3mIR3do

Amazon Great Indian Festival Gifting Happiness Days Sale: All The Bank Offers And Discounts You Can Avail

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Amazon is offering 10 percent instant discount on a range of smartphones and more with Citibank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI debit and credit card. Banks offers during the Gifting Happiness Days sale valid till November 4. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3mIW0D0

Market’s collected wisdom on Presidents is often dead wrong

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​And yet, for some investing veterans, there’s a nagging concern that this view is a little optimistic, that some of the things that have made Biden an attractive candidate for voters craving change could make for a rougher ride in markets. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3ehaQ08

Don’t invest your emergency fund. Seriously

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Two percent APY was a huge score. It made it much easier for people like myself to tout the glories of keeping your emergency savings in cash as opposed to in the stock market. Just put it in a high-yield savings account, and you could, depending on the year, minimize the impact of inflation on your cash. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2TEivMI

Amazon Echo Dot (2020) Review: Attractive Personality And Hasn’t Forgotten Any Of The Brilliance

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The new Amazon Echo Dot is priced at Rs 4,499 but you can get deals on Amazon.in with the Great Indian Festival Sale bringing some rather cool discounts and offers. The fourth generation is replacing the third-generation Echo Dot. It is the end of one era and the beginning of another. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3oJpSRi

How To Set Up Apple One Bundles At Rs 195 Onwards; Good Deals But Power Users Will Feel Ignored

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In India, at this time, Apple One is available in the Individual pack priced at Rs 195 per month and the Family pack that costs Rs 365 per month. You can activate these now on your iPhone or iPad and access these services on all platforms they are available on. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/322LIFM

After four years of Trump, a change would be welcome

After four chaotic, deceitful and divisive years, Australia, and indeed much of the world, would welcome the election of a US president who puts the interests of its people ahead of his own. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3kN3cgJ

More than 100 rescued from rubble following Turkey earthquake

Survivors have described being pulled out from beneath almost four metres of debris. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2HRAT1Y

Secularism debate: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor lashes out at Centre

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Secularism debate: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor lashes out at Centre from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/31Zd1AG

Will retrieve land under Roshni Act in 6 months, says J&K govt

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Will retrieve land under Roshni Act in 6 months, says J&K govt from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/35W9SmB

US citizen kidnapped in Niger rescued in military operation

A SEAL team, along with other members of a joint special operations force, conducted the rescue, according to US officials. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3jJGdSs

Trump and Biden make final battleground sprint as voter turnout soars

Trump has urged his supporters to bypass early voting options in hopes of making up ground on election day, while repeating unsubstantiated claims that votes not tallied by election day are likely fraudulent. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2TGVNDF

Covid-19: October sees first monthly fall in India

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Covid-19: October sees first monthly fall in India from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/35QJcDI

Darshan at Shree Somnath Temple, First Jyotirlinga, 1-Nov-2020

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Darshan at Shree Somnath Temple, First Jyotirlinga, 1-Nov-2020 from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3jL60cV

Casinos restart in Goa from today

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Casinos restart in Goa from today from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/34IMQ2U

Trump rallies caused COVID deaths, tens of thousands of infections, research claims

The statistical model by Standford economists estimates there were at least 30,000 coronavirus infections and 700 deaths as a result of 18 Trump campaign rallies. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3ecSb5M

You don't need hindsight to see Boris Johnson has made the same mistake twice

In trying to protect the economy by delaying a lockdown, the Prime Minister has probably inflicted even greater harm on it. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3mFGS9b

Covid-19: Why vaccines are the most effective way to regain normalcy

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Covid-19: Why vaccines are the most effective way to regain normalcy from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/34IC2ly

Watch: Rare Albino Spectacled Cobra rescued in Odisha village

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Watch: Rare Albino Spectacled Cobra rescued in Odisha village from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/34KDqEh

Manohari Gold Tea auctioned for record price of Rs 75,000 per kg

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Manohari Gold Tea auctioned for record price of Rs 75,000 per kg from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/35Pf9Mw

When caution is at the top of the shopping list

Neighbourhood stores design a new experience for customers from The Hindu - Life & Style https://ift.tt/34NKIat

The pros and cons of investing in high dividend-paying stocks

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Dividend yield stocks are generally less risky than non-dividend ones. Yet, it’s important to avoid judging a company based on dividend payment alone. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3egJHKT

Motown Diaries: Navratri sales likely to be lower than expected; expect October to be flat

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Sales of two-wheelers (2Ws) may decline in single digit in October, while auto companies are likely to report flat sales for passenger vehicles (PVs). from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2TLXHCR

US polls, Europe lockdowns to keep markets choppy with negative bias

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Markets have a habit of over-reacting to short-term events and, therefore, there is every likelihood that an intermediate peak will be formed once the Q2FY21 performance gets digested. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3mARJkM

Edelweiss Financial Services Q2 results: Reports net loss of Rs 56 cr

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The non-banking financial company had posted a net profit of Rs 67.97 crore in the same quarter a year ago. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/35Nd6IZ

Mahathir stands by 'kill millions' comments, says were taken out of context

The comments by the two-time ex-Malaysia PM sparked widespread outrage amid a spate of beheadings by Muslim extremists in France. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2THnix2

Govt announces 27% OBC reservation in Sainik Schools from 2021-2022

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Govt announces 27% OBC reservation in Sainik Schools from 2021-2022 from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3jKVl1V

IndusInd Bank ‘cautiously optimistic’ on growth even as Q2 net halves

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Profit hit by slow loan growth, higher provisions to cover for Covid fallout. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3kLnKGa

RIL Q2 results: Profit slips 15% as Covid hits sales

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Company cites bounce-back from June quarter, says demand has recovered in oil, retail businesses. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2GhRGuM

Voda Idea’s Rs 25,000 cr fund-raise set to be done in 2-3 months

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Company in talks with several interested parties to raise funds via debt and equity, says its MD. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/34Fq6ku

Ahead Of U.S. Election, Facebook Suspends Political And New Group Recommendations

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Facebook Inc confirmed on Friday it was temporarily halting recommendations for all political groups and any new groups in the runup to Tuesday's U.S. presidential election. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2HQs1tR

U.S. Says Iranian Hackers Behind Threatening Emails Accessed Voter Data

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U.S. officials said late Friday that the Iranian hackers behind a wave of threatening emails sent to thousands of Americans earlier this month successfully accessed voter data. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2HPzLvW

Conversion only for marriage unacceptable, says Allahabad HC

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Conversion only for marriage unacceptable, says Allahabad HC from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3myA5hq

Covid-19: Cases, deaths in India now down to half of peak in mid-September

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Covid-19: Cases, deaths in India now down to half of peak in mid-September from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3eeEdjH

U.S. Says Iranian Hackers Behind Threatening Emails Accessed Voter Data

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U.S. officials said late Friday that the Iranian hackers behind a wave of threatening emails sent to thousands of Americans earlier this month successfully accessed voter data. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2HPzLvW

German efficiency takes a knock as Berlin's airport opens nine years late

Years of delays have made Berlin-Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt a laughing stock as it finally opens $6.6 billion over budget and during a pandemic. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3kKQwXx

Could Texas flip? Why the GOP stronghold is worth watching on election night

While a Democratic president has not won Texas since Jimmy Carter in 1976, recent public and private polls suggest that the race is competitive. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2HTuN1n

The surprising habit Trump and Biden have in common

For the first time in modern history, both major party candidates for the White House are teetotalers. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3jJP3Q2

Darshan at Shree Somnath Temple, First Jyotirlinga, 31-Oct-2020

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Darshan at Shree Somnath Temple, First Jyotirlinga, 31-Oct-2020 from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3oIeyF7

Bihar Elections Phase II polls: 495 out of 1,463 candidates are crorepatis

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Bihar Elections Phase II polls: 495 out of 1,463 candidates are crorepatis from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2JowWmf

Twitter Unfreezes New York Post Account Days After Backlash From Republican Lawmakers

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Twitter said on Friday it had changed its policy and lifted a freeze it placed on the account of the New York Post after the newspaper published articles about Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's son. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3oJ0s6w

Canada Border Agent Says He Received Unusual FBI Phone Call In Huawei CFO U.S. Extradition Case

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A Canadian border official testified on Friday he received an "out of the ordinary" request from the FBI for the phone number of the supervisor on duty the next day when Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was to arrive in Canada. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3kJFTUN

Trump launches rally blitz as America braces for election unrest

Businesses in some of America's biggest cities are boarding up their shopfronts in anticipation of potential damage on election day. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/320XZuh

Asian shares falter again, poised for first weekly loss since late-Sept

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MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside of Japan was last down 0.3%, on track to the end the week 1.3% lower after four straight weeks of gains. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2JbpXNg

Wall Street rebounds as market eyes tech results, strong US data

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Tech companies have seen demand surge for their products and services from people stuck at home during the pandemic. Better-than-expected earnings from Pinterest Inc, which forecast a rebound in ad spending, helped spur the rally. Shares of the image-sharing company soared more than 26.9%. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3mDgfSa

Apple iPhone 12 Starts Shipping Today: All Deals, Cashbacks, and Exchange Offers Across Retailers

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Apple's official retailers are offering up to Rs. 6,000 cashback on HDFC bank credit cards. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3mxhYsk

Apple India Online Store Now Shipping Apple iPhone 12 And iPhone 12 Pro

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The prices for the iPhone 12 start at Rs 79,900 while the Apple iPhone 12 Pro starts at Rs 1,19,900. According to estimates on the Apple India online Store, deliveries for iPhone 12 will happen November 4 onwards while deliveries for the iPhone 12 Pro should be expected November 12 onwards. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2HNHuua

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Starts Shipping Today: All Cashback, Exchange, and EMI Offers

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Buyers purchasing the iPhone 12 Pro on Apple's website can avail up to Rs. 34,000 off on exchange via Apple Trade. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ebEvYA

Xbox Series X and Series S Will Play All Xbox One Games; Sorry, Almost All Games

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An Xbox executive has stated that the company sent over 500,000 hours testing all the playable games on the new Xbox Series X and Series X. The new consoles won't run Kinect titles. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3jKF2St

Darshan at Shree Somnath Temple, First Jyotirlinga, 30-Oct-2020

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Darshan at Shree Somnath Temple, First Jyotirlinga, 30-Oct-2020 from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2TP8KeV

Any hesitation on part of India will hit bid to check China, says US

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Any hesitation on part of India will hit bid to check China, says US from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2JkIK96

Stocks in the news: Reliance Industries, Vodafone Idea, Dixon, DLF and IndusInd Bank

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Tata Chemicals reported a 64 per cent fall in consolidated net profit at Rs 132.09 crore for the quarter ended September. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3e7lSVK

EPFO redeeming ETF investments?

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If the market continues to be at elevated levels, more redemptions from EPFO are likely. That is not good news for the bluechips. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3ea3tIb

Apple's late iPhone launch temporarily wiped $100 billion off its stock value

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Since 2013, Apple has delivered new iPhones each September like clockwork. But pandemic-induced delays pushed the announcement back a month, with some devices still yet to ship. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/37PRQF7

New Zealanders vote 'yes' to euthanasia, 'no' to legalising cannabis

The country held a referendum on the two contentious policies at the same time as the national parliamentary election last month. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/35JsvKl

Prosecutors file lawsuit against BHP, Vale dam compensation deal

The Brazilian prosecutors earlier this month accused the two companies of colluding with a lawyer to reduce compensation for the victims and interfere with a UK lawsuit. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3eaTyC2

'Take Biden and Trump down!': Moscow prefers neither US candidate

This weekend a staunch ally of President Vladimir Putin says his youth activists will be outside the US embassy in Moscow chanting ahead of Tuesday's election. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3kK6cub

Instagram To Suspend Recent Content Amplification To Stop Spread Of Fake Election News

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Facebook Inc's Instagram said on Thursday it was making changes to its image sharing platform to prevent the spread of misinformation around the U.S. presidential election. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3jE61iQ

Glenn Greenwald resigns from the Intercept following dispute over Biden story

Greenwald, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on the National Security Agency, said his departure was related to a piece about former vice-president Joe Biden. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2Gfdkjk

Here, there, everywhere: The frantic last dash for the White House

Even as they dare to dream that the Trump era may be coming to an end, rank-and-file Democrats remain petrified of the President's barnstorming rallies across the key battleground states. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/35KDzXv

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3e5Rj2U

'Words have consequences': Turkey's Erdogan cited in wave of deaths in France

Erdogan said this week that Muslims were subject to a 'lynch campaign' comparable to the persecution of the Jews in the Second World War." from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2TAYDdn

Surat potters optimistic about business amid COVID crisis this Diwali

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Surat potters optimistic about business amid COVID crisis this Diwali from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3jzFy5W

Google Plans To Launch VPN Service For Consumers

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Alphabet Inc's Google said on Thursday it plans to launch a VPN service for consumers, which would be available with certain subscription plans for its Google One cloud storage services. from Top Tech News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3kTUZYh

Instagram to let users live stream for up to 4 hours

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Instagram to let users live stream for up to 4 hours from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3mxycBO

Cognitive disorders linked to severe COVID-19 risk, suggests study

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Cognitive disorders linked to severe COVID-19 risk, suggests study from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ty64SJ

Maruti Suzuki Q2 earnings preview: Firm may deliver double-digit profit growth, solid margin in Q2

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HDFC Securities said any comment on demand trends, particularly in that of the entry-level cars segment, and new product launch timelines would be watched keenly. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3kCrtpy