Author: Rahul M

Pakistan reports two more polio cases, nationwide tally in 2025 climbs to 29 Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Two more poliovirus cases have been detected in Pakistan’s Sindh province, raising the nationwide tally for 2025 to 29, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH), local media reported on Tuesday. The new cases reported in Badin and Thatta districts, following a recent case in Hyderabad district, bring the provincial total to nine. According to the NIH statement on Monday, “with these two cases, both girls, the total number of polio cases in Pakistan in 2025 has reached 29”, including 18 from…

The untimely passing of Yashwanth Sardeshpande at the age of 60 has left a huge void in the world of theatre and cinema. Known for his eloquence—especially in the Northern Karnataka dialect, always delivered with a touch of comedy—Sardeshpande was a multifaceted artist who left a lasting impact on the Kannada cultural landscape. He is survived by his talented actress wife Malathi and their daughter. Born in Ukkali, Basavanabagewadi of Vijayapura district, Yashwanth completed his early education in Hubballi. He initially joined Kirloskar Company and later worked at KSRTC. However, his passion for theatre led him to Ninasam in Heggodu,…

AS THE Election Commission Tuesday published the final electoral rolls for Bihar, following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, Opposition parties RJD and Congress said the NDA government at the Centre had failed “in its nefarious bid of mass exclusion of electors”.Thanking the Supreme Court for directing the EC to allow Aadhaar card apart from the 11 documents mandated by it for enrolment in the SIR, the Mahagathbandhan allies also attributed this to the Voter Adhikar Yatra of Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav. Their yatra from August 17 to September 1, across 23 of 38 Bihar districts, the parties said,…

The highly anticipated decision on the status of the Asia Cup 2025 trophy and medallions, which India refused to collect from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi after the final on Sunday, has been postponed. Notably, the Indian players had refused to receive the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Naqvi, who is also the Interior Minister for Pakistan and made anti-India posts on social media recently. To resolve the trophy row issue, there was a meeting of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) members in Dubai on Tuesday, September 30. The ACC meeting was…

VidAngel Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the faith-based historical drama that’s been making waves since it was crowdfunded back in 2019. Quickly becoming one of the most impressive independent television projects in history, creator Dallas Jenkins envisioned “The Chosen” as the first-ever multi-season adaptation of the life of Jesus Christ. With theatrical windows, television airings, and multiple platforms to stream from, it’s no wonder that this series became a favorite among religious and non-religious audiences alike, revisiting the first century AD from a surprisingly modern…

LONG LIVE DOWNTON ABBEY!   In 2022, audiences were once again “cordially invited” into the world of the Crawley family and their loyal staff with Downton Abbey: A New Era. Directed by Simon Curtis, the film—set in 1928—followed the Crawleys to the south of France as they unraveled the mystery behind the Dowager Countess’s unexpected inheritance of a villa. Lavish in its presentation, rich in costume design, and carried by the charm of its sprawling ensemble cast, A New Era offered just enough of the show’s signature ingredients to satisfy longtime fans. Critics and audiences alike responded warmly, and the…

CAIRO (AP) — Qatar said Tuesday that further talks were needed over details of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza, as Hamas weighed its reply. In Gaza, Israeli forces killed at least 36 Palestinians, local hospitals said.The comments by Qatar, a key mediator, appeared to reflect Arab countries’ discontent over the text of the 20-point plan that the White House put out after Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced they had agreed on it Monday.Three Arab officials told The Associated Press that changes had been made in the original…

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger downplayed the Trump administration’s climate skepticism Tuesday and threw his weight behind the Vatican’s environmental initiative, saying individual choice, local regulations and the Catholic Church’s moral leadership were far more important to “terminate” global warming.Schwarzenegger was at the Vatican to headline a three-day climate conference marking the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark 2015 environmental encyclical, Laudato Si (Praised Be). The document, one of Francis’ main legacies, cast saving God’s creation as an urgent moral imperative and launched a broad, grassroots movement that Pope Leo XIV has fully embraced and made his own.Schwarzenegger, the…

Folks, buckle up because if there’s one name lighting up the ticker tape this morning, it’s UiPath (NYSE: PATH). As of this writing, shares are rocketing higher by more than 20%, turning heads from Wall Street to Main Street. That’s not just a blip – it’s the kind of move that gets your heart racing and has traders whispering about the next chapter in the AI revolution. But what’s got this automation powerhouse surging like it’s late for a meeting with the future? Let’s break it down, no fancy charts or Wall Street lingo required – just the straight talk…

Listen up, folks – if you’re glued to the markets like I am, you’ve probably spotted something wild happening with Sunrise New Energy (EPOW) this morning. As of this writing, early on September 30, 2025, the stock is blasting off in pre-market trading, up a jaw-dropping 54% to around $1.39 a share. That’s after a rough close yesterday at $0.90, down about 27% on the day. What gives? It’s all tied to a shiny new U.S. patent the company just snagged for a breakthrough in battery tech – the kind of innovation that could supercharge electric vehicles and energy storage…