October 2025 – Page 3

Donald Trump’s flip-flops on Pakistan: Take the cake or the rare earth

Long before he said he would stop the Ukraine war within a day of becoming president, Trump said he would get Dr Shakil Afridi out of prison in two minutes: “I would tell them, ‘let him out,’ and I’m sure they would let him out.” But nine years and some months after Trump’s boast, Afridi, […]

Three scientists win Physics Nobel for work that paved way for cellphones

File photo: US scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis STOCKHOLM: US-based scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for “experiments that revealed quantum physics in action”, paving the way for the development of the next generation of digital technologies. “There is no advanced technology today […]

Eiffel Tower was almost demolished! Here’s how it was saved and survived over a century | World News

When the Eiffel Tower was first erected for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris, it faced harsh criticism. Prominent artists and writers labeled it “monstrous” and “useless,” and its creator, Gustave Eiffel, initially received only a 20-year permit to occupy the land. Despite its groundbreaking engineering, many Parisians disliked the structure, fearing it would scar […]

Viswanathan Anand vs Garry Kasparov: Legendary chess rivals reignite 30-year-old battle in USA | Chess News

Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov (Agency Photo) Chess legends Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov will compete in the Clutch Chess: The Legends tournament at St. Louis Chess Club, USA, starting Wednesday. The 12-game Chess 960 match features a USD 144,000 prize pool and marks their first face-off in three decades, with games spread across three […]

Keir Starmer in India for two days: UK PM lands in Mumbai; will meet PM Modi to discuss India-UK ties | India News

NEW DELHI: United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday arrived in Mumbai for a two-day visit to India. Starmer landed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, and attend the CEO Forum and Global Fintech Fest 2025 at the Jio World […]

Power Supply Disrupted in Several Areas of Udaipur on October 8 | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur (Udaipur Kiran): The electricity department has announced a scheduled power shutdown in multiple areas of Udaipur on October 8, due to maintenance and technical work. Residents in the affected localities are advised to make necessary arrangements in advance. 🔌 Power Cut Schedule – October 8 (Tuesday) 🕘 From 9 AM to 5 PM Kalka […]

‘Hopeful’: Donald Trump meets family of hostage, slain IDF soldier amid Gaza peace talks; reaffirms commitment to their return

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday met at the White House with released hostage Edan Alexander and his family, as well as the family of slain IDF member Omer Neutra, amid ongoing negotiations in Egypt over his plan to end the war in Gaza.Alexander, who was held by Hamas for 584 days, and Neutra’s family […]

Rohit Sharma makes first public appearance since ODI captaincy axe, sends strong message to selectors | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma made his first public appearance since being stripped of the ODI captaincy — and he did it in trademark style. Attending the 27th edition of the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards in Mumbai on Tuesday, Rohit looked leaner, fitter, and more determined than ever, sending a strong message to […]

Bombay high court: Anil Ambani liable as his company’s account tagged fraud | India News

MUMBAI: Bombay high court has said it’s evident that once a company account is declared as fraud, the promoter or directors in control of affairs would automatically be liable to penal measures, reported as fraud and debarred from raising funds or seeking credit facilities, as they were responsible for the acts or omissions of the […]

Protesters attack Ecuador President’s car: Shots fired in alleged assassination attempt; five detained

President Daniel Noboa (left), protesters throwing stone (X@Presidencia_Ec) Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa emerged unharmed after his motorcade was assaulted by a crowd of about 500 people throwing rocks as he approached an event in Cañar province, reported AFP citing officials. Environment and energy minister Ines Manzano said a formal report has been filed alleging an […]