The INDIA bloc is set to announce its vice-presidential candidate, with discussions focusing on figures like scientist Mylswamy Annadurai and Dalit intellectual Tushar Gandhi. The decision to field a candidate aims to challenge the BJP’s nominee and potentially revive memories of APJ Abdul Kalam.
A partial solar eclipse will grace the skies on September 21, 2025, primarily visible from the Southern Hemisphere. Skywatchers in southern New Zealand and eastern Australia, including Sydney and Melbourne, will have prime viewing opportunities. Safety is paramount; certified eclipse glasses are essential for direct observation.
Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority has implemented new taxi regulations, effective October 25, 2025, introducing strict penalties for violations. Drivers face fines up to SR1,600, license suspension, and potential deportation for non-Saudi nationals, aiming to enhance service quality and passenger safety.
President Trump’s proposed tariffs on key imports like coffee, apparel, jasmine rice, cocoa, electronics, and raw materials are set to take effect, raising concerns about increased consumer prices and economic strain. Major trading partners, including Brazil, Vietnam, China, Thailand, and India, will face significant duties.
Kollywood rarely explores negative roles for women, unlike Bollywood, where actresses get layered characters. Veteran actresses like Vadivukkarasi and Ramya Krishnan gained recognition for portraying negative roles, but Kollywood filmmakers now stick to formulaic characters. Actresses express their desire for substantial antagonist roles, similar to those in television serials, to showcase their versatility.
The new Jeep Compass Track edition is offered with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine sourced from Fiat, pushing 170hp power and 350Nm torque. Gearbox options include a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic gearbox, with the automatic variant also available with a 4×4 system.
Human Rights Watch said Thursday Zambia must investigate the health fallout of a major toxic spill at a Chinese-owned mine dam after reports of risks from heavy metal poisoning. “Zambian authorities should conduct a comprehensive investigation with international and domestic experts to identify environmental health risks, and test affected communities for possible acute and cumulative…
The Railway Board has approved a two-minute stoppage for the Rajendra Nagar-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express and Sampoorna Kranti Express at Danapur station, effective Wednesday. This decision, made in response to increasing passenger demand, will benefit commuters in Danapur and nearby regions. The trains will halt on an experimental basis in both Up and Down…
Super Typhoon Ragasa triggered the bursting of a barrier lake in Taiwan’s Hualien County, resulting in at least 14 fatalities and 18 injuries. Rescue teams are actively searching for approximately 30 missing individuals after the floodwaters washed away a bridge and inundated a nearby town. Over 7,600 people were evacuated across Taiwan due to the…
