West Bengal’s by-election battle in Nandigram and Rejinagar has put the state’s political contest under the spotlight, with early counting trends reportedly showing the BJP ahead. The developments are being closely watched as the BJP and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) compete to demonstrate their political strength in a state where electoral momentum carries major significance.For the BJP, an early lead could offer an opportunity to reinforce its challenge to the ruling TMC. -newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Tensions are drawing attention in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after Sardar Aman of the Awami Action Committee reportedly issued a strong warning to the administration of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Declaring that there would be “no compromise until victory,” Aman vowed to continue the struggle and warned of further action if the committee’s demands were not met.The statement signals a hardening position by the committee, with Aman indicating that plans were ready to escalate the campaign if the authorities failed to respond. -newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

A significant legal development has emerged in Kerala after the Kerala High Court reportedly ruled that a First Information Report (FIR) can be registered on the basis of a communication from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The decision has put the state government in a crucial position, with the options of complying with the court’s order or challenging the ruling through an appeal.The development could have political implications for former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family, depending on the underlying allegations and the scope of the court’s directions. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Anthropic on Thursday moved to bar users from treating its Claude artificial intelligence (AI) system with needless cruelty, amid a growing philosophical debate over whether AI can be conscious.

The Nifty IT index surged over 3% as Indian IT stocks staged a strong rally, with TCS in focus following reports of robust international revenue growth and increased hiring. The gains come despite a mixed performance in margins, highlighting the competing factors shaping investor sentiment across the technology sector.While Wall Street has faced pressure from a sell-off in technology stocks, Indian IT shares have shown signs of recovery, creating a notable divergence between the two markets. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The GST Council has reportedly approved major reforms aimed at simplifying compliance for traders, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and other businesses. The proposed changes include a significant increase in the prosecution threshold—from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore—and changes relating to the powers of GST officers, potentially reducing the compliance burden faced by businesses.The reforms are being positioned as part of a broader effort to build trust between the tax administration and the business community. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Amazon has unveiled the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Amazon Alexa Tablet 11, and Amazon Alexa Tablet 8. New Android-powered tablets come with integrated Alexa+ AI intelligence. They have native access to the Google Play Store alongside Amazon's suite of apps like Kindle and Prime Video. The 12-inch Pro comes with an optional anti-glare Nanomatte glass coating. It suppo...

The data centre, which will have 72 chiller units on its roof, will generate 150 jobs, planners hear.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 is offering various deals on smartphones under Rs. 40,000. The Redmi Turbo 5, which is the first Turbo series phone from the company in India, is available at a discounted price of Rs. 35,999, coming down from its listed price of Rs. 54,999. This marks a price drop of Rs. 19,000. Similarly, you can get your hands on the Vivo S2 a...

Apple has officially announced its special October event, which is likely to take place on October 13 and 27. Here’s everything expected at Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event.