US govt shutdown: What GCC residents and travelers must know about visa and passport services | World News

Scheduled visa and passport services at US embassies in the GCC will continue during the government shutdown, as conditions allow/ Image composte: AP, File As the US government begins a partial shutdown due to a failure in passing key funding legislation, American embassies across the Gulf have issued clear directives to residents and travelers. While […]

Middle East Crisis: IDF nears Gaza city encirclement; residents given ‘last chance’ to flee

Israel defence minister Israel Katz on Wednesday said the IDF is nearing the encirclement of Gaza City, saying residents have a “last opportunity” to flee south through Israeli checkpoints while warning that those who remain would be considered “terrorists and supporters of terror.“ Katz noted that Hamas is preparing a response to a US ceasefire […]

India (IND) vs West Indies (WI) 1st Test Day 1 ball-by-ball commentary live from Ahmedabad

10:05 IST: 6.1: Jasprit Bumrah to John Campbell, OUT! LBW! Excellent review from India, and they have removed both openers now! On a length and around off, moves away from around the wicket angle. John Campbell comes forward and looks to turn it into the leg side. He closes his bat face and gets a faint […]

Two Delta planes collide while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport in New York; wing of one plane detached – Video

Two Delta regional jets collided at low speeds while taxiing on Wednesday evening at LaGuardia Airport, injuring a person, ABC News reported citing Air Traffic Control (ATC) audio. The right wing of one aircraft struck the nose of the other. The pilots reported damage to their windshields, as per the ATC audio.The very first video […]

Escorts Kubota Surges Nearly 2% as Agri Machinery Business Reports Record 48% Sales Growth in September | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai (Udaipur Kiran News): Shares of Escorts Kubota Ltd jumped nearly 2% in Wednesday’s trade after the company’s Agri Machinery Business reported its highest-ever monthly sales in September 2025, driven by strong rural demand and favourable macro conditions. The stock was trading at ₹3,516.15, up ₹67.00 or 1.94%, compared to its previous close of ₹3,449.15 […]

M&M Gains Over 1% as Farm Equipment Sector Reports 49% Surge in September Tractor Sales | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai (Udaipur Kiran News): Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) rose over 1% in Wednesday’s trading session after the company’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) reported a strong 49% year-on-year growth in September 2025 tractor sales. The stock was trading at ₹3,463.75, up ₹37.10 or 1.08%, from its previous close of ₹3,426.65 on the BSE. The […]

Biocon Gains Over 1% as Subsidiary Signs Settlement and License Deal with Amgen | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai (Udaipur Kiran News): Shares of Biocon Ltd rose over 1.6% in Wednesday’s trading session after its subsidiary, Biocon Biologics, signed a settlement and license agreement with Amgen Inc. paving the way for the commercial launch of its biosimilar drugs Bosaya (denosumab-kyqq) and Aukelso (denosumab-kyqq) in the United States. The stock was trading at ₹346.35, […]

‘Europe needs to defend itself’: EU leaders back ‘Drone Wall’ to strengthen defences-what is it?

European commission president Ursula von der Leyen (AP) European Union leaders met in Copenhagen on Wednesday, following recent airspace incursions, and supported plans to enhance Europe’s anti-drone network, like the “Drone Wall.” The “drone wall”, a defensive system along its eastern flank designed to intercept unmanned aircraft from Russia. While details remain limited due to […]

‘Forced closure’: Donald Trump’s first reaction on US govt shutdown; claims billions can be saved

US President Donald Trump in his first reaction since the federal government shutdown began called on Republicans to seize the “opportunity”, framing it as a chance to “clear out dead wood, waste, and fraud”.“Republicans must use this opportunity of Democrat forced closure to clear out dead wood, waste, and fraud. Billions of Dollars can be […]