Exiled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was reportedly poisoned and hospitalized in critical condition near Moscow on September 20, spending nine days recovering. The incident, occurring at a heavily guarded villa, is speculated to be an attempt to frame Russia or embarrass Putin, despite his close ties and strengthened relations with Syria’s new leadership.
Prime Minister Modi unveiled PM-SETU, a ₹60,000-crore scheme to transform 1,000 ITIs into advanced training hubs, alongside upgrading five National Skill Training Institutes. He also inaugurated 1,200 vocational labs in schools, aiming to make vocational education aspirational and build a skilled workforce for an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Ahaan Panday and Sharvari Wagh are set to star in Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming action-romance film under Yash Raj Films. Following his success with Saiyaara, Ahaan prepares for his second project, while Sharvari marks her first major lead with YRF. Filming is expected to begin in early 2026.
Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1” opened spectacularly in Hindi, collecting Rs 50 crore in just three days, overshadowing “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.” Despite a slight Day 2 dip, the film is poised to cross Rs 100 crore in Hindi by week’s end, with an overall Rs 250 crore projected. Overseas, however, it…
Raghav Juyal, currently lauded for ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’, recounted his visit to Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat to meet director Aryan Khan. He humorously asked Aryan about his room, only to discover the mansion features entire floors. Raghav later shared his mother’s excited reaction to his visit to the iconic bungalow, detailing her curiosity about…
A Kansas elementary school principal’s decision to ban Charlie Kirk’s “Freedom” shirts has ignited national outrage following the conservative activist’s death. The controversy, amplified online, raises questions about free speech, school policy, and political symbolism. With heightened security at Arbor Creek Elementary, the incident spotlights tensions between staff expression, community safety, and First Amendment rights…
IIM Raipur recently hosted a two-day AACSB workshop to understand accreditation and implement Assurance of Learning. Faculty members engaged in exercises to create rubrics and design feedback loops, aiming to continuously improve curriculum and pedagogy. This initiative marks a significant step for IIM Raipur towards achieving global recognition and aligning with top-tier management schools worldwide.
Indian malls are evolving into institutional-grade assets. Major developers lead this shift, expanding into Tier-2 cities. Grade A malls will comprise 60 percent of retail inventory by 2027. Policy reforms boost investor confidence and consumer trust. This transformation prepares India’s retail sector for further development. New listings are expected soon.
A new AIIMS study highlights India’s significant loss of potential organ donors due to inconsistent brain death certification. Many doctors lack proper training, leading to thousands of “silent brain deaths” annually and missed transplant opportunities. Boosting BDC training, enforcing uniform standards, and improving transparency are crucial to enhance public trust and save lives.
