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Capital-markets shares rally as Motilal Oswal and Angel One lead gains
Capital-markets shares rally as Motilal Oswal and Angel One lead gains

Capital market-related stocks today Shares of capital market-related companies including stock broking and allied services, exchange and data platforms and asset management companies (AMCs) were in focus and rallied up to 7 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Tuesday’s intraday deals. The buying at these counters can be attributed to healthy Q2 earnings reported so far by related companies.

November 03, 2026

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Why Pregnancy Cost Estimates Fail: A Family’s $9,000 Surprise
Why Pregnancy Cost Estimates Fail: A Family’s $9,000 Surprise

Grace Griffin thought she had calculated her pregnancy expenses accurately until bills exceeded $9,000—more than triple her insurer’s estimate. Her experience highlights a systemic failure in healthcare transparency, as federal rules designed to provide accurate cost predictions remain unimplemented. With maternity billing codes set to change next year, experts urge parents to master insurance details and verify every bill.

November 03, 2026

Latino Voters Defy ICE Fears, Turn Out in Record Numbers for Midterms
Latino Voters Defy ICE Fears, Turn Out in Record Numbers for Midterms

Civil society groups feared that intensified Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations would chill voter participation among Latino communities ahead of the midterm elections. Instead, organizers report a surge in turnout, with data confirming that Hispanic voters are casting ballots at significantly higher rates than in previous cycles, driven by a determination to influence policy outcomes.

November 03, 2026

US Strikes Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Midterms
US Strikes Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Midterms

The United States conducted limited military strikes against Iranian targets in the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a U.S. official confirmed, marking a significant escalation just days before the nation's midterm elections. The operation targeted Iranian surface-to-air missile systems, occurring as Tehran outlined plans to reopen the critical waterway and resume nuclear negotiations with Washington.

November 03, 2026

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Kuwait edges Oman 1-0 in veterans Gulf Cup in Doha
Kuwait edges Oman 1-0 in veterans Gulf Cup in Doha

DOHA: Kuwait beat Oman 1-0 on Monday in the second edition of the Gulf Cup for veteran players, with Khaled Al-Fadhli scoring the winner in stoppage time. The tournament is organized by the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) with the local organizing committee in Qatar and runs until Nov 5.

November 03, 2026

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Hong Kong court set to sentence activist Joshua Wong in security case
Hong Kong court set to sentence activist Joshua Wong in security case

HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court will sentence pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong on Thursday in his second national security trial, which could see him jailed for life, as reported by the judiciary’s website. The website showed on Tuesday that a sentencing hearing was scheduled for Nov 5.

November 03, 2026