Times of India

Rumours from Tom S. at 'Moore's Law is Dead' suggest Apple and Samsung might be eyeing Intel for acquisition, with Apple showing particular interest. This follows Apple's acquisition of Intel's modem division in 2019 and Intel's recent struggles with market share and manufacturing delays.

Apple's revenue in India hit an all-time record due to increased sales of iPhones and other products like iPads, MacBooks, and AirPods. CEO Tim Cook highlighted India's growing importance, noting the expansion in production and retail presence. The company's global net sales rose over 6% to $95 billion for the quarter.

Retail car sales in India surged by 26% in October, driven by festivals such as Navratri, Dussehra, Dhanteras, and Diwali. Maruti recorded its highest-ever October sales with over 2 lakh units, and demand was notably strong in rural areas.

Car sales in October soared by 26% owing to the festive demand from Navratri, Dussehra, Dhanteras, and Diwali, hitting between 4.8 lakh and 4.9 lakh units. Top companies like Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, and Mahindra benefitted, reporting their highest October sales, with notable contributions from rural areas and high SUV demand.

Elon Musk is from South Africa and he dismissed allegations that he violated US immigration law. Even President Joe Biden spoke about the issue as he said, "That wealthiest man in the world turned out to be an illegal worker here when he was here." “He was supposed to be in school when he came on a student visa. He wasn’t in school. He was violating the law. He’s talking about all these ‘illegals’ coming our way,” Biden said.

Pets face severe distress from the loud noises and sudden bursts of Diwali firecrackers, causing them to bark excessively, refuse food, and exhibit anxiety. Vets and rescuers recommend measures like playing soft music, keeping televisions on, and providing quiet retreat spaces to help them cope. Stray animals are particularly vulnerable to accidents during this time.

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' levels post-Diwali due to increased firecracker usage, stubble burning, and local emissions. Favorable weather conditions, including high wind speeds and above-normal temperatures, prevent it from reaching 'severe' levels. Authorities warn of worsening pollution in the coming days due to rising stubble burning incidents.

A roadside bomb explosion near a girls' school in Mastung district, Balochistan, killed seven people, including five children and a police constable, and injured over 20 others. The attack involved an IED fitted inside a motorcycle and targeted a police mobile and a school van passing by.

A bomb threat caused panic on the Bihar Sampark Kranti Express travelling to New Delhi. According to the officials, the Gonda unit received information from the Delhi control room over a bomb threat. The train was halted and searched at Gonda junction, but no explosives were found. Authorities are investigating to identify the sender of the hoax threat.

Despite a complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi, numerous incidents of burns from firecrackers and related materials were reported across multiple hospitals. AIIMS treated 48 burn patients, Safdarjung Hospital saw 117 cases, and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital documented 44 injuries. Many injuries were severe, involving ICU admissions, surgeries, and affecting children.

A festive period turned tragic for Akash Sharma's family in Shahdara, New Delhi, as a shooting incident left Akash dead, his son Krish critically injured, and his nephew Rishabh killed while trying to confront the attacker. The close-knit family and their community are grappling with profound loss and heartbreak.

China expressed strong objection to repeated terror attacks on its citizens in Pakistan, warning it might reconsider investments under the Belt and Road Initiative. The Chinese ambassador contradicted Pakistan's deputy PM, and urged Islamabad to implement effective security measures following recent deadly attacks.

Democrat Suhas Subramanyam, a Virginia state senator and Indian American candidate, is running for the US House of Representatives. He emphasizes comprehensive immigration reform, fair green card quotas, healthcare access, and economic ties between the US and India, while highlighting Indian American representation in politics.

A passenger on an Indigo flight from Doha to Hyderabad was caught smoking in the aircraft's lavatory, triggering a smoke alert mid-flight. Upon landing, the passenger was handed over to airport security. Authorities filed an FIR under Section 125 of the BCAS Act, citing actions that endangered passenger safety.

Two migrant workers from UP were injured in a suspected terrorist attack in Budgam, Kashmir, making it the sixth such incident in J&K this year. Security forces cordoned off the area. The attack follows recent similar incidents, including the killing of a migrant labourer and a barber from UP being shot earlier this month.

Two students, Aditya S and Akshay Kumar V, were arrested in Bengaluru for throwing lighted crackers on a busy road while riding a scooter. Aditya was penalized for rash driving and riding without a helmet. Police are investigating if they were under the influence of intoxicants during the incident.

Goa Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar dismissed the disqualification petition against eight MLAs who switched from Congress to BJP. He cited a Supreme Court ruling that protected their actions as two-thirds of the Congress legislature party members approved the merger, preventing disqualification under the 10th schedule.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged Kannadigas to take pride in their 2,000-year-old language and converse in it across all levels. He highlighted the need for fair representation in central taxes and announced the conversion of Mysuru's Attaara Kacheri into a Kannada museum. Pro-Kannada organizations in Bengaluru rallied against Hindi exams in schools.

Kolkata junior medics are unhappy with the slow pace of the RG Kar rape and murder case investigation, questioning the thoroughness of the probe into suspects, including former hospital principal Sandip Ghosh. They plan statewide rallies to demand clarity and accountability from authorities.

Ajit Pawar's decision to field his wife, Sunetra, against his cousin, Supriya Sule, caused a rift in the Pawar family. Shrinivas Pawar, Ajit's younger brother, chose to side with their uncle, Sharad Pawar. Shrinivas' son, Yugendra, is now running against Ajit in Baramati, with the family divided between Ajit and Sharad Pawar.