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India and Israel oppose UN draft on regional conventional arms control
India and Israel oppose UN draft on regional conventional arms control

United Nations India and Israel have voted against a draft resolution in the UN by Pakistan and Belarus on conventional arms control at regional and subregional levels, with New Delhi saying countries' security concerns are not confined within regional boundaries. The draft resolution, titled ‘General and complete disarmament: Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels’, was approved by the UN General Assembly’s First Committee on Monday with 180 votes in favour, two against and no abstentions

November 03, 2026

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Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa Share Emotional Farewell After 'DWTS' Elimination
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa Share Emotional Farewell After 'DWTS' Elimination

Julia Stiles and her Dancing With the Stars partner, Ezra Sosa, shared tearful interviews after being eliminated during "Disney Night." The pair reflected on their time together, with Sosa praising Stiles' influence on his personal growth and Stiles citing newfound confidence from the competition.

November 03, 2026

BLS Polymers shares open 65.3% above IPO price
BLS Polymers shares open 65.3% above IPO price

BLS Polymers share price today:BLS Polymers shares made a strong debut on the stock exchanges on Tuesday, delivering listing gains of over 65 per cent to the IPO investors. The shares listed at ₹248 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a premium of ₹98 or 65.

November 03, 2026

US Buildings Threatened by Wildfires Could Triple by 2060
US Buildings Threatened by Wildfires Could Triple by 2060

A new study published in Nature Communications projects that the number of buildings across the contiguous United States threatened by wildfires could almost triple by 2060. Researchers attribute this escalating risk to a combination of climate change, forest mismanagement, and continued development in fire-prone areas, warning that socioeconomically vulnerable communities face disproportionate dangers.

November 03, 2026

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ITC shares rise as analysts anticipate gradual cigarette-business recovery
ITC shares rise as analysts anticipate gradual cigarette-business recovery

ITC shares rose 1. 5 per cent on Tuesday after the company reported its quarterly results post-market hours on Monday.

November 03, 2026

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The Digital Burden: Why Instant Messaging Feels Like a Full-Time Job
The Digital Burden: Why Instant Messaging Feels Like a Full-Time Job

Instant messaging was designed to simplify life by removing the financial and technical barriers of early text communication. However, the removal of these limits has created a new phenomenon where constant connectivity generates social burnout, turning casual exchanges into an overwhelming obligation for users worldwide.

November 03, 2026