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Heavy rainfall has prompted the District Collector of Thiruvananthapuram to order a holiday today for all educational institutions, including professional colleges. The directive clarified that scheduled public examinations will continue as planned. The official tweet confirmed that while regular classes are suspended, exams will proceed without any changes.
The Indian Air Force is all set to bid farewell to the MiG-21 fighter jet. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh will fly the fighter jet for the last time today, and the IAF will bid a final farewell to the MiG-21 aircraft. The Chandigarh Air Force Station has been chosen as the venue for this. […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, September 26, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 80949.29, down at 210.39 points or 0.26%, and the Nifty was at 24832.30, down at 58.55 points or 0.24%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.69 against the dollar.
South India star heroine Anushka Shetty’s latest film, “Ghaati,” directed by Krish Jagarlamudi after 15 years, released on September 5, 2025, to lukewarm response. The crime-action drama is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, just four weeks after its theatrical release. Hindi streaming availability remains unannounced.
US President Donald Trump met Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House, signaling warming ties. Accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the meeting followed a US-Pakistan trade deal and Trump’s brief UN encounter with Sharif. Trump praised both leaders as “great leaders” during the Oval Office visit.
Director Sujeeth revealed he had planned a film with Ram Charan after “Saaho,” set against a UK backdrop. The project, conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic, didn’t materialize due to restrictions and concerns about filming abroad. Sujeeth, busy with post-production of Pawan Kalyan’s “OG,” couldn’t promote the project or pursue it further.
“Kantara: Chapter 1” is set to hit theaters on October 2, 2025, in multiple languages. Directed and led by Rishab Shetty, he chose profit-sharing over a fixed salary due to the prequel’s significantly higher budget. Reports indicate Shetty also invested his own money into the production, in addition to directing and playing the lead role.
President Trump announced new tariffs starting Oct. 1: 25% on heavy trucks, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and 30% on upholstered furniture. Citing protection of US industries, the move follows Commerce Department probes under Section 232, targeting critical imports to counter foreign competition and boost domestic manufacturing.
President Trump signed an executive order enabling TikTok to operate in the US under national security guidelines, claiming China’s approval. The platform will spin off into a U.-controlled joint venture, with American investors like Oracle and Silver Lake holding 80% and ByteDance 20%. US control of the board excludes ByteDance from security decisions.
President Donald Trump urged Turkey to halt Russian oil purchases amid the Ukraine war during Erdogan’s first White House visit since 2019. He hinted at lifting sanctions and reconsidering Turkey’s return to the F-35 jet program if talks succeed. Trump stressed Erdogan’s influence with Putin and Zelensky, urging Ankara to stop fueling Moscow’s economy.
The Bombay High Court quashed Bank of India’s decision to label Naresh Goyal’s account as “fraud,” striking down related actions. Arrested in 2023 for allegedly laundering ₹538 crore from Jet Airways loans, Goyal got interim bail in May 2024 citing his wife’s cancer treatment. After her death, his counsel sought bail extensions for his own […]
Kumar Sangakkara will return as Rajasthan Royals head coach after Rahul Dravid’s exit, reports ESPNcricinfo. Sangakkara, RR’s Director of Cricket since 2021, has already begun planning for the 2026 season. Under him, RR reached two playoffs and the 2022 final. His immediate challenge is addressing captaincy after Sanju Samson sought release post-2025 season.
Donald Trump announced new tariffs effective Oct. 1: 100% on pharmaceuticals, 50% on kitchen cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks. He said US-based drugmakers breaking ground or under construction are exempt. Critics warn higher costs could fuel inflation, slow growth, and sharply raise healthcare, Medicare, and Medicaid expenses.
Travel vlogger Sunny’s viral Instagram video compares medicine costs: insulin at $300-$1,000 in the US vs €46 ($50) in Spain without prescription. He urges global affordability, sparking debates on corporate greed and access, with users sharing similar experiences from Europe.
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus blamed India for strained ties, alleging India hosts exiled former premier Sheikh Hasina, fueling tensions. Yunus accused Indian media of spreading fake news and criticized India for opposing last year’s protests that ousted Hasina. Bangladesh’s interim government has filed criminal cases against her.