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US stocks fall before midterm Election Day as technology shares weaken

US Stock market benchmark indexes S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Monday but Dow Jones rose sharply ahead of Tuesday's Election Day for US Midterm polls. Russell 2000 fell 5.

Nearly Half of Australian Workers Overqualified, Survey Finds

Nearly half of Australian workers hold qualifications exceeding their job requirements, according to the latest annual report from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey. The findings indicate that this educational mismatch is linked to reduced life satisfaction and increased likelihood of leaving employment, with trends showing little improvement over the past two decades.

BLS Polymers makes strong market debut at ₹248 per share

BLS Polymers IPO listing: BLS Polymers made a blockbuster debut on the NSE, listing at ₹248 against its IPO price of ₹150. This translated into a listing premium of 65.

RBI eases export-declaration compliance for individual service exporters

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified the requirements for submitting the Export Declaration Form (EDF) for exporters of services. Under the latest amendment, resident individuals will be deemed to have submitted the EDF once they provide the required payment-related information to their authorized dealer (AD) bank.

Petrol and diesel prices remain broadly steady across major Indian cities

Petrol and diesel prices today, November 3: Petrol and diesel prices remained largely steady across significant cities today, with the Centre eliminating the additional excise duty applicable to petrol exports. as reported by a Finance Ministry notification, under the revised structure effective from October 31, the export duty on petrol was reduced to ₹ 0 per litre from ₹2.

India proposes more import entry points for drugs and medical devices

New Delhi The Union Health Ministry has proposed expanding the network of authorised import gateways for drugs, medical devices and cosmetics by adding several inland container depots, a special economic zone and an international airport to facilitate faster clearance and improve supply chain efficiency. The proposed amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, seeks to include additional entry points in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana and Karnataka, as reported by a gazette notification issued by the

Reliance shares remain in focus after near-12% surge

Bengaluru Reliance Industries shares remained in focus for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, following a sharp rally in the previous trading session, when it zoomed almost 12 per cent individually and led the broader market rally. The stock witnessed moderate movement in today’s session after the significant gains, while a technical breakout, exceptional trading volumes and strong September quarter results have drawn attention to its performance.

Derek Tierney Outlines Ten-Year Strategy for National Digital Health System

Ireland’s transition to a fully digitized national health system will require a sustained ten-year investment and a fundamental shift in digital literacy among healthcare professionals, according to Department of Health Secretary General Derek Tierney. Speaking at the Patient Solutions 2026 conference, Tierney outlined the government's strategy to replace a fragmented legacy infrastructure with a unified electronic health record (EHR) designed to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency across the country.

2026 Arizona Midterms: Key Races, Ballot Measures, and Voter Deadlines

Arizona voters will head to the polls in less than a month for the 2026 midterm elections, deciding the state’s leadership and several contentious policy measures. The ballot features high-profile races for governor, attorney general, and secretary of state, alongside propositions addressing voter identification, affirmative action, sports participation, and local taxation.

NBC’s Steve Kornacki Reveals Tech Habits Ahead of Midterm Elections

As NBC’s primary election data analyst Steve Kornacki prepares for the upcoming midterm elections, he has opened up about his surprisingly low-tech lifestyle. Despite his digital prominence, Kornacki admits to using outdated hardware, avoiding modern social media trends, and harboring significant reservations about artificial intelligence.