Christa Pike: US Supreme Court rejects last-minute bid to halt execution without any explanation

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Christa Pike: US Supreme Court rejects last-minute bid to halt execution without any explanation

Christa Pike, the only female inmate on death row in Tennessee, is set to be executed on September 30. The US Supreme Court has dismissed her urgent appeal without providing any reasoning. Convicted in 1995 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer, a fellow participant at Job Corps, Pike's impending execution marks a significant moment, as she would become the first woman executed in Tennessee since 1819.

India and Qatar accelerate talks on Bilateral Investment Treaty and Free Trade Agreement amidst USD 10 billion investment

India and Qatar have agreed to accelerate discussions on a Bilateral Investment Treaty and Free Trade Agreement. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade reviewed investment opportunities in key sectors. Both nations aim to implement a USD 10 billion Qatari investment commitment and establish a QIA office in India. Sitharaman also emphasized the need for normal trade flows in the Gulf region.

John Stones taken to court after he's caught in £150,000 Range Rover near Cheshire home

The former Man City footballer said no one had been at his home for 'almost four months' while he was at the World Cup

It’s not what Army or Navy needs, what the battlefield needs: CDS Subramani

Thousands in UK to save £132 a year as eligibility extended

Disabled Persons Railcards are designed to help disabled people use public transport

Tamil Nadu Bypolls: CM Vijay to campaign in AIADMK bastion of western TN

TVK founder and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to campaign in Dharapuram on Wednesday ahead of the October 6 bypoll, with the western Tamil Nadu seat drawing attention due to its traditional AIADMK support base. Around 3,000 police personnel have been deployed, while entry to the rally will be restricted to 5,000 QR-code pass holders.

Asian Games 2026 medal tally: Check latest standings, India's achievements, top scorers and more

The 20th Asian Games are currently taking place in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, 2026. Athletes from 46 nations are competing in 43 sports for a total of 469 gold medals. Currently, India holds the ninth position on the medal tally with 55 medals, which includes eight gold, 21 silver, and 26 bronze. China leads the medal table with 256 medals, followed by Japan and South Korea.

RBI may raise repo rate by 100 bps through H1 2027: BofA Securities

Bank of America Securities has revised its forecast for the Reserve Bank of India’s interest rate hikes. It now anticipates a total increase of 100 basis points by mid-2027. The first hike is expected during the monetary policy meeting in October. Economic growth remains strong, while inflation risks are increasing, prompting the RBI to adjust its monetary policy.

Priya Ghanghas wins bronze as Indian boxers secure six-medal haul at Asian Games

Priya Ghanghas earned a bronze medal in her debut after losing to Yang Chengyu in the semifinals. Indian boxers have improved their medal tally from the last edition with six medals. Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal are already in the finals for their categories. Narender Berwal previously secured a bronze medal in the superheavyweight division. Lovlina Borgohain and Kapil Pokhariya are aiming for gold later today.

Six major UK money changes in October 2026 including new £2.20 rule and DWP powers targeting benefit claimants

Many major money changes are set to be rolled out in the UK across the month

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