HMRC handing out £19.3m in payments to millions of state pensioners

Ericsson bets on localisation to deepen its India footprint; eyes country as manufacturing hub

Ericsson is working with the Indian government to encourage component suppliers to establish manufacturing bases in the country, CEO Andres Vicente told ET. The telecom equipment maker is also expanding exports, design capabilities and R&D in India, while developing technology to make satellites compatible directly with handsets and other devices.

A Vermont janitor Ronald Read quietly invested for decades; when he died at 92, his estate was worth nearly $8 million

Ronald Read worked as a janitor in Vermont. He lived a simple life and saved his extra money. For decades, he bought shares in good companies and never sold them. When he died at 92, his estate was worth nearly $8 million. Regular savings and time built his secret wealth.

Baby’s murder trial told how mum woke to find boy ‘looking like a dead person’

A young mum who suddenly woke to the sight of her 12-week-old son with catastrophic injuries told police her baby looked ‘like a dead person’.

Amazon, Flipkart festive sales begin at midnight: iPhone 17, Galaxy S25 Ultra, OnePlus Nord CE 5 and more deals

Amazon and Flipkart are set to begin their festive sales featuring various smartphone discounts. Smartphones such as Apple iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will have significant price reductions. Both platforms are offering additional bank card discounts to encourage purchases during the sales. The events are expected to attract numerous buyers looking for affordable technology. These sales aim to enhance the upcoming festive shopping experience through attractive offers.

LCA fighter engine supplies stabilise as GE ships four sets to HAL

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is in discussions with GE Aerospace for technology transfer of advanced F414 engines. The delivery of F404 engines for LCA Mk1A has faced delays, leading to penalties imposed on GE. More than 20 engines are expected to be delivered annually by GE from 2027. The LCA Mk2 is currently under prototype production and will utilize the GE 414 engine.

'God help NYC for electing jihadist sympathizer': Mamdani’s Oct 7 'Israel genocide’ post sparks fury

Socrates on human attraction and love: ‘Beauty is the bait which with delight allures man to...'

Why are we so easily drawn to beauty? Greek philosopher Socrates offers an interesting take on attraction, suggesting beauty can draw people together and play a role in relationships, love and the continuation of the human race.

Modi must have done something right to win for 25 years: Abdullah

During a recent media interaction in Srinagar, Omar Abdullah commended Narendra Modi for his extensive 25-year journey in public service. He pointed out Modi's consistent electoral victories across different levels, calling such a sustained success extraordinary. This recognition sheds light on the profound political sway Modi holds in the Indian political landscape.

How can you watch Mike Flanagan's Carrie series online for free this October?

Mike Flanagan has released a new adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie, which is available on Prime Video. The series features Summer H. Howell as Carrie White and Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White. New members of Prime Video can take advantage of a 30-day free trial to watch the series. Flanagan's work is noted for its engaging monologues, which are highlighted in the show.

Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh detained by ICE at Dulles Airport

Upon his arrival at Dulles Airport, Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh faced detention by ICE. He traveled to the US to attend an 'Art as Resistance' event in Washington, DC. Despite a pending immigration application, Sheikh's detention reportedly lacked a warrant. His supporters are organizing a campaign for his release from the Caroline Detention Center in Virginia.

Christa Pike's family told she was brain dead and would be allowed to die, then she woke up

Christa Pike, whose death sentence stemmed from a 1995 conviction, underwent a controversial execution attempt on September 30. Reports indicated her family was informed of her brain death, but surprisingly, Pike has since regained a limited ability to communicate. Her attorney is advocating for the preservation of evidence due to serious doubts surrounding lethal injection methods.

Newsom vs Trump: California governor demands 25th Amendment after controversial LA, San Diego remarks. Here's what the US President said

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump. Newsom labeled Trump as mentally ill following his controversial comments at a Nebraska rally. Various California politicians criticized Trump's remarks about cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. Trump's statements are concerning for Republicans as they may energize Democratic voters ahead of the midterms.