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The bridge explosions occur just hours after a car bomb went off outside a shopping mall in Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city.Published On 16 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareExplosions have rocked different parts of Ecuador, with officials accusing a local criminal gang and Colombian ex-FARC dissidents of targeting two bridges in retaliation for a major military operation against illegal miners.It is the latest wave of violence to have engulfed the South American nation in recent years. The government of President Daniel Noboa has been struggling to beat back criminal groups, who have shifted their drug smuggling…

Paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh who persistently fought against sugar-rich beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration solutions (ORS). | Photo Credit: Video on handle @dr_sivaranjani on X A Hyderabad-based paediatrician’s long-standing fight against sugar-rich beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration solutions (ORS) has resulted in a major regulatory change. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an order stating that no food brand may use the term ‘Oral Rehydration Salts’ or ‘ORS’ on its products unless the formulation adheres strictly to the standards recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).The directive, issued on October 14, mandates the…

In a shocking security breach, advocate Rakesh Kishore hurled papers towards the CJI B.R. Gavai in his courtroom last week, which prompted the Bar Council of India to suspend his license with immediate effect. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Attorney General (AG) has granted consent for initiating contempt action against an advocate who attempted to attack Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai, the Supreme Court was informed on Thursday (October 16, 2025).A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi was requested by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) chief and senior advocate…

Massive country-wide protests are planned for October 18, Saturday, against the Donald Trump administration’s recent policies. Amid that, the Los Angeles Times reported that parts of the Interstate 5 in Oceanside, California, could be closed on Friday and Saturday, owing to an event marking the 250th anniversary of the US Marine Corps that will feature live artillery firing. Notably, Vice President JD Vance has will be present at the event. President Donald Trump arrives for a dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Oct. 15.(Bloomberg) Amid that, the media outlet MediasTouch reported, citing…

An online report claiming X might discontinue its Creator Monetization Program has been debunked as “fake news.” The X account Rawalerts posted, “An X executive has reportedly suggested that the platform may discontinue its creator monetization program claiming the initiative has ultimately caused more harm than benefit to the platform and its community.” X to discontinue its Creator Monetization Program? Truth behind viral claim(Unsplash – representational image) Sharing their post, the X account ‘Creators’ declared, “Fake news.” Meanwhile, in the comment section of Rawalerts’ post, the X account of AZ Intel questioned, “May we know who?” Rawalerts replied, “That’s what…

Good nutrition starts with quality ingredients. To help meet the demand for nutritional products in India, healthcare company, Abbott, recognized the need for a dependable supply of high-quality milk. In 2022, Abbott partnered with TechnoServe, an international non-profit, to launch ”Project Ksheersagar”—a shared-value initiative in India committed to helping dairy farmers. The initiative aims to transform farmers’ lives and empower them to create a sustainable raw milk supply chain in the country. Today, Abbott shares how the initiative has positively impacted Indian farmers and families who depend on Abbott’s nutritional products. Launched in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu,…

In the 1990s and the early 2000s, the late director EVV Satyanarayana specialised in films that relied heavily on the calibre of their ensemble cast, more than the leads. The premise would have a quirky hook and a purpose to validate the presence of the cast. The laughs kept coming, and the films came with a minimum-guarantee value at the theatrical market despite not having starring names.While that style of filmmaking had lost its mojo for a while, the success of films such as Jathi Ratnalu, MAD, Om Bheem Bush and Aay marked their resurgence, with the stories centred on…

Photos of the Trump challenge coin have surfaced on social media shortly after the US President was hailed for his role in securing the release of the remaining Hamas hostages. Benny Johnson shared photos of the challenge coin, writing, “The Trump challenge coin is INSANE”. Trump challenge coin photos surface online, Netizens hail design as ‘a piece of art’ (Photographer: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Bloomberg)(Bloomberg) The commemorative challenge coin for Trump is labelled as the 45th and 47th President. The design features the presidential seal on one side and a custom emblem with Trump’s name on the other. The Trump challenge coin…

Amid widespread concerns about the impact of AI on jobs, Meta is bringing back job listings as a built-in feature on Facebook Marketplace. The social media giant said on Monday, October 13, that it will start showing local job listings from small businesses to users looking for entry-level roles or work opportunities in the trade and service industries. The job listings will be public and visible to all users who are 18 years and older, who can search for new jobs via the dedicated tab in Facebook Marketplace. However, the new feature is being rolled out only in the United…

Updated on: Oct 16, 2025 10:39 am IST Delayed treatment of lung or bone tuberculosis can silently spread to the spine, causing chronic pain or paralysis, cautions expert. This World Spine Day 2025, let’s tell you about spinal tuberculosis, also known as Pott’s disease. While tuberculosis (TB) is mainly known for affecting the lungs, it can also spread to the spine. If not treated promptly, this can lead to severe and sometimes permanent damage. Certain conditions could lead to spinal TB if left untreated, warns a neurosurgeon.(Adobe Stock) What is spinal tuberculosis?Spinal TB happens when tuberculosis bacteria spreads through the…