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Israeli restrictions on the entry of heavy machinery are crippling Gaza City’s efforts to clear debris and rebuild critical infrastructure, the city’s mayor says, as tens of thousands of tonnes of unexploded Israeli bombs threaten lives across the Gaza Strip.In a Sunday news conference, Mayor Yahya al-Sarraj said Gaza City requires at least 250 heavy vehicles and 1,000 tonnes of cement to maintain water networks and construct wells.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAl Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary, reporting from az-Zawayda in Gaza, said only six trucks had entered the territory.At least 9,000 Palestinians remain buried under the rubble. But…

IT’S election time, and from the dais of Patna’s large Gandhi Maidan, Bihar expects to soon hear parties repeat their tall promises of jobs. It’s an irony that rings loudest in the ground surrounding the platform.Every morning, thousands turn up here for “training”, to clear the “physical test” that is an essential component of a range of government job exams. But now, the only open expanse around for miles is officially barred for public use “in view of elections”. A notice issued by the district administration says all public activities on the ground are barred from October 24 till November 3 for…

After cracking 159 against Chhattisgarh on a rain-affected day, Ajinkya Rahane revealed his hurt of being overlooked for India’s Test tour to Australia in the 2024-25 season. The 37-year-old dismissed the age factor. “It’s not about the age. It’s about the intent. It’s about the passion for the red ball and the hard work you put in the middle. So I don’t believe in that completely,” he said. He then fished out the example of Australia great Mike Hussey, who made his Test debut at 30. “In Australia, you see, Michael Hussey made his debut 30s. Still he made runs.…

Sujith Nair is the CEO and co-founder of the Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy (FIDE), a Bengaluru-based non-profit that he co-founded along with Nandan Nilekani and Dr Pramod Varma, both known for their work on Aadhaar.FIDE is the genesis author and angel donor of the Beckn Protocol, helping it to evolve as an independent and large-scale open-source community effort focusing on its adoption as a digital public good. The Beckn Protocol helps individuals, organisations, platforms, and governments create integrated digital networks.Under Sujith’s leadership, FIDE set up the world’s first decentralised open mobility network in Kochi — the Kochi Open…

Updated on: Oct 27, 2025 03:09 am IST LSU is reportedly discussing the future of head coach Brian Kelly amid pressure to fire him, with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry reportedly involved. Amid massive pressure to sack LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly, it was reported Sunday that the Louisiana State University is in a high-profile boardroom discussion on the future of Kelly, in which the governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, is also reportedly involved. LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on against the South Carolina Gamecocks.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports reported that LSU executives…

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal interacts with Berlin’s Indian diaspora during an official visit to meet Global Industry leaders, in Berlin on October 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27 to 28 to hold high-level discussions with his counterpart in the European Union (EU) to provide “strategic direction and political impetus” to the ongoing negotiations on a free trade agreement between India and the European Union.At the same time, a delegation of the European Parliament Trade Committee will be in New Delhi on October 27 to…

Over 5,000 participants, including survivors, students and public joined the walk in a show of solidarity and support  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement To mark International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CAN-STOP (Cancer Support Therapy to Overcome Pain), in association with Rotary District 3234, organised its 16th annual breast cancer awareness walkathon titled ‘One Walk One Hope’ at Island Grounds, Chennai, on Sunday. The event was flagged off by Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. Subramanian. Actor Sanchita Shetty was the special invitee. The guests of honour included Vinod Saraogi, District Governor, RID 3234, and other rotary members J.B. Kamdar,…

President Trump visits Asia this week to work on trade deals with allies and to try pushing a deal with China. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: President Trump is in Asia this week, leaving behind a government shutdown and a demolition site at the White House. The East Wing has been torn down to make room for something Trump says he really wants – a new massive ballroom.(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Sir, this is the White House. You’re the president of the United States. You can do anything you want.RASCOE: That’s Trump earlier this month on what advisers told him…

Married at First Sight star Jasmine Secrest and her husband, Jarius Wallace, are all set to embrace parenthood. A source close to the couple confirmed to People Magazine that they announced their first pregnancy after tying the knot in June this year. Married at First Sight star Jasime Secrest and husband Jarius Wallace set to welcome their first child(Instagram/_allthatjazzz) In conversation with the media portal, the reality TV star shared that she wasn’t expecting to see two lines on the pregnancy test. Secrest also revealed that she took the test without her husband knowing. And when she got the results,…

Guillermo del Toro is not mincing words when it comes to artificial intelligence. During a new interview with NPR, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said he would “rather die” than rely on AI – especially generative AI – in any of his future work. “AI, particularly generative AI – I am not interested, nor will I ever be interested,” del Toro said. Guillermo del Toro says he would ‘rather die’ than use AI in his films: ‘Not interested’(AFP) Guillermo del Toro’s take on AI“I’m 61, and I hope to be able to remain uninterested in using it at all until I croak.…