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Dr Mukesh Kapila says a report suggests Israeli soldiers are treating Gaza civilians as if they were military opponents.

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump in front of TikTok logo is shown in this illustration taken September 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters A group of three investors, including Oracle and private-equity firm Silver Lake, will take a roughly 50% stake in TikTok U.S., a source familiar with the deal said on Thursday (September 25, 2025).A group of existing shareholders in TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, will hold a roughly 30% stake, the source said. Among ByteDance’s current investors are Susquehanna International Group, General Atlantic and KKR.Given intense investor interest in TikTok, the 50% stake may still…

Dummies’ Tamil play Filter Coffee. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A dream begins where another ends. In Dummies’ play Filter Coffee (story, script and direction by Sreevathson), the first dream of Sahasra, Satvik and Priya ends abruptly, when they are laid off by the IT company they work for.Satvik is a tenant in Ramaswamy Iyer’s (Sridhar) house. Ramaswamy runs a coffee shop, where he serves South Indian filter coffee. Sahasra and Priya move into the spare room in Satvik’s rented portion, convincing the traditional, orthodox Ramaswamy that they are moving in just for convenience until they find another job. One…

Rosatom has agreed to build new reactors with total capacity of 5GW in the southern Hormozgan province.Published On 26 Sep 202526 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareTehran and Moscow have signed a $25bn deal to build four nuclear power reactors in southern Iran, according to Iranian state media.Friday’s announcement comes as the United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a China- and Russia-backed resolution seeking delay, for at least six months, in the reimposition of international sanctions against Iran under the so-called “snapback mechanism” over its nuclear programme.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listIran’s IRNA…

Classy pair: Sai Sudharsan and Rahul were engaged in a second-wicket stand of 143 runs spread over two days. | Photo Credit: UPCA K.L. Rahul and B. Sai Sudharsan showcased discipline and flair in equal measure to script a famous chase for India-A.On Friday, the pair laid the foundation for a mammoth 412-run pursuit, helping the host clinch the two-match ‘Test’ series against Australia-A 1-0 at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium. Rahul remained unbeaten on 176 (210b, 16×4, 4×6) while Sai Sudharsan made 100 in 172 deliveries (9×4, 1×6) in a second-wicket stand of 143 runs spread over two days. Their efforts…

A week after the iPhone 17 series went on sale, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 17 series, its newest flagship phone, at its annual flagship launch event at the Beijing National Convention Center in China. The Xiaomi 17 series comprises of three models – Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. All models in the series will be powered by Qualcomm’s recently announced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship chipset. Talking of specs, the vanilla Xiaomi 17 sports a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. On the back, you…

This might be a hot take, but Condé Nast Traveler editors love soft-sided luggage. While some travelers prefer the sturdiness of a hard-shell exterior, soft-sided luggage is both flexible and durable, and is made with soft materials that hold up well to wear and tear. The best soft-sided luggage features plenty of internal organization and compression straps that allow you to overpack without checking a bag. Whether you’ve always been team soft-sided luggage or you’re jumping ship from team hard-shell, our editors have long-lasting recommendations for every traveler.Our editors have tested dozens of suitcases over the years to determine the…

For the first time in decades, a Syrian leader addressed the U.N. General Assembly. A look at how the former rebel leader transformed himself into a global statesman. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: For the first time in decades, a Syrian leader addressed the United Nations General Assembly. NPR’s Michele Kelemen reports on how a former rebel leader who has faced U.N. and U.S. sanctions transformed himself into a global statesman.MICHELE KELEMEN, BYLINE: In his debut on the world stage, Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria is entering a new chapter after nearly six decades of repressive rule by the Assad family. Through an…

Pharma stocks came under selling pressure in early trades on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced a 100 per cent tariffs on branded pharmaceutical products, starting October 1. Pharma stocks declined as much as 5 per cent and Nifty Pharma index plunged 2.67 per cent. Sun Pharma declined 4.89 per cent, Biocon decreased 3.77 per cent, Abbott India Ltd slipped 3.46 per cent, Lupin fell 2.47 per cent and Cipla dipped 2.28 per cent in the early morning trades. Dr Reddy’s and Aurobindo Pharma declined 2.27 per cent, and Zydus Lifesciences was down 3.36 per cent. “Starting October 1st,…

One Battle After Another movie review: Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson may have taken inspiration from a novel set in the 1980s and finished filming before Donald Trump was handed over the reins of the free world for a second time. But rarely has a movie been as of the moment, by the moment and for the moment as One Battle After Another.Or, as perceptive about the transience of it all. Its “revolutionaries”, led by Perfidia (a magnetic Teyana Taylor), who sneak in with heavy artillery to free immigrants imprisoned at the Mexican border, call themselves the ‘French 75’. The name…