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Historian and writer Lloyd Bradley has released "Funk Is Its Own Reward," the final volume of his acclaimed trilogy on Black music culture. The new work traces the commercial evolution of funk while emphasizing the urgent need to document cultural histories that were previously overlooked or unrecorded.

Could US President Donald Trump be considering a nuclear strike against Iran's suspected underground nuclear facility at Pickaxe Mountain? US conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has claimed that the Trump administration could be days away from such a decision, alleging that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing Washington to launch another attack on Tehran.

Goa College of Home Science is set to launch an open certificate course on marriage preparedness from December, encouraging young adults to understand themselves and their partners before taking the plunge. The initiative seeks to help participants assess their emotional maturity, learn the importance of compromise and forgiveness, and understand the challenges of sustaining a long-term relationship.

Manchester United and AS Roma entered their UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 meeting at Old Trafford on Tuesday with different objectives as they looked to improve their positions in the 2026-27 league-phase standings. The fixture brought together two European clubs with considerable continental history.

Carmen de Burgos, a prominent Spanish writer and journalist of the Generation of '98, dedicated her career to advocating for women's autonomy and civil rights. Known by the pseudonym Colombine, she broke barriers as Spain's first female daily newspaper columnist and became a leading voice for gender equality before her death in 1932.

South Korean artist Soko Hwang is presenting a new multi-media exhibition titled 'Flesh of Vessel' at 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning in London. The show investigates themes of bodily domination, order, and resistance through sculpture, installation, and moving image.

Car and two-wheeler owners will soon have more choice and clarity when buying motor insurance. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced a four-layer structure for motor insurance policies covering private vehicles, as reported by a circular released on 2 November 2026.

Equity mutual funds are classified into different categories based on their investments across market capitalisations, primarily large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap funds. Large-cap funds invest in well-established companies that tend to be relatively less volatile, while mid-cap funds focus on medium-sized companies.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris Renewable Energy" or the "Company"), is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, which are available on the Company's website at www.PolarisREI.com and have been posted on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The dollar figures below are denominated in US Dollars unless noted otherwise.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2026 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris Renewable Energy" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.15 per common share outstanding.

WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2026 / Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) (the "Company," "Loar," "we," "us" and "our"), reported record results for the third quarter of 2026, upward revision to 2026 outlook and full year 2027 outlook.

Donald Trump has signaled his intent to rely on presidential vetoes following the Democratic takeover of both chambers of Congress. The former president characterized the midterm elections as a referendum against his policies and outlined a strategy to block legislative initiatives from his political rivals during the remainder of his term.

New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) State-owned BHEL on Wednesday said the company has received four projects, worth ranging between Rs 20,000 crore and Rs 28,000 crore, from Adani Power. The fresh orders involve supply of equipment (boiler, turbine and generator along with auxiliaries) and agreed services for the said projects, BHEL said in an exchange filing.

Outgoing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a stark warning to the Republican Party, describing recent midterm election results as an "extinction-level event" for the organization. In a sharp critique of President Donald Trump’s administration, DeSantis attributed significant electoral losses to the ongoing conflict with Iran and the historic defeat in Texas, while signaling his own potential return to presidential politics.

By Abhijith Ganapavaram and Aditi Shah NEW DELHI, Nov 4 (Reuters) - India's largest ​airline IndiGo is in early-stage talks to ‌buy 100 regional jets from Embraer, ​with options for about ⁠50 more, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said, in what could ‌be one largest commercial aircraft orders placed with the Brazilian planemaker. IndiGo ‌and Embraer did not immediately respond ‌to ⁠requests for comments.

India has asked coal miners and railways to help triple stockpiles at power stations before next summer, an ambitious target aimed at averting shortages that could also raise tensions with other users of the fossil fuel. The coal, power and railways ministries jointly set a goal to boost inventories at the plants from current levels near 18 million tons to at least 55 million by the end of the fiscal year in March, as reported by people familiar with the matter.

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New Delhi Telecom tower operators are increasingly looking at solar energy to power their infrastructure, as companies seek to reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, improve energy security and move towards more sustainable operations. Indus Towers, one of the world’s largest telecom tower infrastructure companies, has deployed 50,000 solar-powered telecom sites across India, with a cumulative installed solar capacity of approximately 300 MW.

New Delhi Global investment major KKR has received the competition watchdog CCI's approval to acquire a stake in Gentari Renewables India, a clean energy platform of Malaysia's energy giant PETRONAS. KKR is making the investment through its affiliate Sapphire US HoldCo (USA), LLC, which will subscribe to certain securities of Gentari Renewables India Pte Ltd, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said on Tuesday.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged sustained military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine during a surprise visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin. The two leaders also announced plans for a 'Coalition of the Willing' summit next week, as Germany prepares to approve additional winter relief funds amidst intensifying Russian attacks.

Following a 19 per cent rout in four days, shares of Equitas Small Finance Bank (Equitas SFB) bounced back on Wednesday after the lender named Balaji Nuthalapadi as the interim CEO, subject to the central bank's approval. The bank, on November 3, said it would its Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Balaji Nuthalapadi, who is currently serving as a Whole-Time Director (Executive Director), as its interim CEO, subject to the ap

Airtel Q2 results preview: Telecom major Bharti Airtel is expected to report double-digit revenue growth in the September quarter of FY27 (Q2FY27). as reported by brokerages' estimates, the Gurugram-based firm could post a Y-o-Y growth of 14-15 per cent in its topline, driven by steady performance across its businesses.

Titan Company is expected to report healthy double-digit growth in revenue and profit in the September quarter, with brokerages projecting year-on-year sales growth of 16-18. 8 per cent and profit growth of 20-26.

Italy claimed its first-ever continental curling final appearance and a silver medal at the European Championships in Ostrava. The Italian squad lost a tight 6-5 decision to Scotland, marking a significant milestone for the nation's renewed team structure.

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Current Market Price: ₹5,048 IndiGo stock reflects renewed buying interest following a recovery from recent intermediate lows below the ₹4,600, believes Jain. The broader multi-month structure shows the stock stabilizing after its early 2026 cyclical trough near ₹3,900, continuing to navigate a well-defined horizontal trading corridor, the analyst adds.

ISTANBUL: Minister of Finance Dr Yaqoub Al-Rifai discussed ways to strengthen economic and development cooperation with several officials on Tuesday. The talks took place on the sidelines of the 42nd Ministerial Meeting of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul.

HONG KONG: Asian stocks fell along with the dollar on Wednesday as Democrats made big early gains in the US midterm elections and looked set to take control of both houses of Congress, which analysts said could lead to gridlock in Washington. Tens of millions of Americans voted in elections seen as a referendum on Donald Trump’s presidency, amid anger over soaring fuel prices, tariffs and the Iran war.

Detroit: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed said early Wednesday that he had won a US Senate seat in Michigan over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, which would make him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. "Michigan, we did it!

KUWAIT: Following are events that took place in Kuwait on November 4: 1984 — Poet Abdullah Al-Sanan, whose poems reflected social, economic and political changes, died at the age of 67. 1990 — Syrian forces arrived in the Saudi port of Yanbu to join the international coalition troops stationed in Saudi Arabia to liberate Kuwait from the Iraqi occupation.

WASHINGTON: Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing both the Senate and the House of Representatives in a nationwide rejection of President Donald Trump that is set to slow the final two years of his presidency. The win gives the opposition the power to block legislation, launch broad investigations into Trump’s administration and hold up his judicial and senior appointments.

French authorities have faced intense scrutiny following a series of police operations targeting leftist demonstrations. The use of strict curfews, mass arrests, and reported harsh detention conditions has ignited a fierce public debate regarding the proportionality of state force and the preservation of democratic rights in France.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed Wednesday readiness to work with Democrats following their midterm election victory and control of both congressional chambers, seeking common ground on domestic and foreign issues. In an interview with US newspaper The Times, Trump congratulated the Democratic Party on its electoral performance, saying he looked forward to working with Democrats and believed agreement could be reached on several key issues.