October 17, 2025 – Page 3

What to Know About Madagascar’s Government

new video loaded: What to Know About Madagascar’s Government After weeks of protests calling for him to resign, Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, seemed to have left the country, and the military said it had taken control. John Eligon, the Johannesburg bureau chief for The New York Times, explains what we know and don’t know. By […]

After Mitch McConnell trips and falls, social media trolls Nancy Pelosi over her previous tumble: ‘Both need to retire’

An 83-year-old Kentucky senator Mitch McConnell took a tumble on Thursday in the basement of a Capitol building while facing a question about US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The viral footage shows the Republican walking unaided before suddenly collapsing to his side. He is later helped up by his security and a Capitol Police […]

KISS Founding Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies at 74 | Udaipur Kiran

New York, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, the founding guitarist of the iconic American rock band KISS, passed away at the age of 74, his family announced in a statement reported by US media. Frehley died surrounded by family members, who said they were “completely devastated and heartbroken.” “We were fortunate enough […]

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in 2027 ODI World Cup? Chief selector Ajit Agarkar reveals plan for India duo | Cricket News

India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has clarified that senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not being evaluated on a trial basis for the upcoming ODI series against Australia.The three-match series will not determine their chances for the 2027 World Cup. Agarkar emphasised that their exceptional […]

Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Jammu and Kashmir, No Damage Reported | Udaipur Kiran

Srinagar, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Mild tremors were felt across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening after a moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border region, officials said. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake occurred at around 5:45 p.m., with its epicentre […]

Tommy Fleetwood surges to lead at DP World India Championship, Rory McIlroy battles to stay in contention

Tommy Fleetwood showcased his remarkable form, registering an impeccable 8-under 64 to claim a one-stroke lead at the halfway mark of the DP World India Championship. The Englishman’s bogey-free round at Delhi Golf Club positioned him at 12-under par, ahead of former Open champions Shane Lowry and Brian Harman. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy fought back from […]

UK launches first digital ID: Is it similar to India’s Aadhaar? Full details of the plan

AI image used for representative purpose The UK government launched the digital version of its ID scheme on Friday, intended for former members of the armed services. This ID will mean passports, driving licenses, national insurance cards, and many more being virtual, instead of—or as well as—being stored in a shoebox or under socks in […]

Santosh OTT premiere paused, director Sandhya Suri calls it “a real shame” : Bollywood News

Filmmaker Sandhya Suri has voiced strong disappointment after the last-minute decision to pause the digital premiere of her film Santosh in India, calling the move “a real shame”. The film set to debut on Lionsgate Play in India on Friday, October 17 was suddenly pulled. Santosh OTT premiere paused, director Sandhya Suri calls it “a […]

Zubeen Garg Death: Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival postponed as Assam mourns its cultural icon : Bollywood News

In the wake of the tragic demise of Assam’s celebrated singer Zubeen Garg, the organisers of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) have announced the postponement of its 10th edition. The film festival, originally scheduled for December 4–7, 2025, will now be held in 2026, as a gesture of respect during a period of collective […]

‘Woke garbage’: Pentagon slams Netflix series ‘Boots’ featuring gay soldier as ‘ideological agenda’

The Pentagon, under MAGA rule, has slammed Netflix over its new gay military series ‘Boots,’ calling it “woke garbage” and accusing the streaming platform of promoting an “ideological agenda.“The comments come as the show continues to trend on the platform since its October 9 release.“Under President Trump and Secretary [Pete] Hegseth, the U.S. military is […]