Rashmika Mandanna performs 3.5-minute underwater fight without a body double in Mysaa
Ohh My Dog OTT release date: Pankaj film hits streaming platform
Anne Hathaway says her doctor advised her to stay away from spicy food
Netizens say Taylor Swift is wearing Travis Kelces shirt in a new video
Allu Arjun wishes wife Sneha Reddy on her birthday with romantic selfie
Mithun Chakraborty caused a stampede on set of 'Om Shanti Om'
Rawindra Pulle says Rashmikas eyes made him choose her for Mysaa
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin become parents to baby girl, reveal sweet first glimpse
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin have become parents. The former Disney star and Victoria's Secret model have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl. The couple announced the news on social media on September 28, sharing a photo of themselves with their newborn. All three were dressed in Los Angeles Dodgers jerseys as they watched the teams game against the San Francisco Giants on television.
Suriya praises Fahadh Faasil, says he still hasnt been able to be like Fahadh
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'Hanuman Ansh' box office collection day 53: Vishal's film earns Rs 1.97 cr on Monday
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Day 39: Nivin Pauly-Mamitha Baiju film earns Rs 32 lakh
Johnny Depp takes a bite of fake plants at a party in Las Vegas
'The Vvan - Force of the Forrest' BO day 4: Sidharth's film earns Rs 4.70cr
Dead City Season 4 Renewal: Gimple says spin-off has a good shot
Billy Joel is auctioning 70 bikes from his vintage motorcycle collection
'Mandaadi' Box Office Day 19: Soori film adds Rs 1.29 crore; India net nears Rs 91.5 crore
'Spider-Man' set for re-release with unseen footage
'Dorothy' Vs 'Meesaya Murukku 2': Sequel leads with Rs 2.65cr; Keerthy Suresh film at Rs 85 lakh
'The Paradise' Day 5 Box Office: Nani's actioner collects Rs 4.62cr
Emily Ratajkowski slips subtle nod to boyfriend Romain Gavras into daring VMAs look
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In 1989, European Space Agency's Hipparcos mission looked to understand positions, distances, motions, brightness and colors of stars for the first time. In 1993, the operations were ceased after the fulfillment of the mission goals.
Bigg Boss 20: Uditi Singh calls her breakup with ex Karan Wahi 'a blessing in disguise'
Uditi Singh has been discussing her past relationship with Karan Wahi and their subsequent breakup. She described the breakup as a blessing in disguise and noted it reshaped her career and personal life. Uditi revealed that their relationship strained after adopting a pet and issues surrounding cleanliness arose. She also mentioned her mother's disapproval of their age gap affecting their dynamic.
'Very soon: Trump predicts US victory in Iran war, says gas prices will tumble
'They'll come in & say sorry': Trump goes brutal on Carney and entitled Canada over trade deal
Quote of the day by Kevin Costner stresses on the need to relax and not worry too much about small problems. And in turn, ignore important parts of life. The saying talks about misplaced energy, neglected priorities, distraction and human nature. The quote encourages people to review their worries, value relationships, accept what they cannot control and focus on family, personal goals, health and inner peace.
'A memorable day': US envoy Sergio Gor visits Golden Temple
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, visited Amritsar's Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, and Partition Museum, calling it a memorable day. During his visit to the Golden Temple, he was welcomed by SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami, who also raised concerns about a controversial Mr Singh poster issued by the US Department of Homeland Security, which was later removed. Discussions also covered the Sikh community's contributions and issues in the US.
India's Essar Group to build largest US steel plant. Trump unveils $15 bn project
India's Essar Group to build largest US steel plant. Trump unveils $15 bn project
Sound of explosion heard in Iran's Qeshm Island, official news agency says
The sound of an explosion was heard in Iran's Qeshm Island coming from the direction of the sea, Iran's official news agency IRNA said late on Monday, without providing details about the reason of the sound.
JD-U MLA Anant Singh to campaign against party's MLC
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh has publicly declared his intention to support and campaign for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh against his own party's MLC, Neeraj Kumar, in the upcoming Bihar legislative council polls. Singh cited personal scores and past conspiracies involving Neeraj Kumar and RCP Singh as reasons for his rebellion.
SpaceX's Starship rocket reaches orbit for 1st time despite failure of an engine
SpaceX ( SPCX ) put Starship into Earth orbit for the first time on Monday and deployed all 26 Starlink V3 satellites on board, despite an engine going out during ascent, a SpaceX representative said during the company's live broadcast. Payload deploy complete. All 26 @Starlink V3 satellites are in orbit, SpaceX posted on X at 9:54 a.m. ET, about half an hour after the ship began releasing them. Ship 41 lost one of its six Raptor engines during ascent but finished its ascent burn and coasted on what SpaceX called a passively safe suborbital trajectory while engineers checked the ship's systems. At 9:11 a.m. ET, the company gave the Go for orbit! call. SpaceX stock fell 2.2% on Monday, falling in sympathy with the broader tech trade. Starship then fired a single Raptor engine for its orbital insertion burn. SpaceX said the burn put the ship in orbit of Earth for the first time. The company had said it was targeting an orbit of about 275 kilometers. Super Heavy Booster 21 successfully separated from Starship and splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico. Every previous Starship flight stopped short of orbit, flying suborbital paths that ended in splashdowns or, on several tests, the loss of the vehicle. Starship's payload included 26 Starlink V3 satellites, built to fly on Starship because they are too large for Falcon 9, which is SpaceX's workhorse rocket. SpaceX has said each V3 satellite will carry more than 1 terabit per second of downlink capacity, well above the V2 Mini satellites now in service. Starship releases them in sequence through a door in the side of the ship. Starship has begun deploying its payload of 26 @Starlink V3 satellites. This deployment sequence will take ~30 minutes pic.twitter.com/ycIdAx5Lbe SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 28, 2026 Monday's deployment marks the first time Starship has delivered an operational payload to orbit. Starlink is SpaceX's largest business, and a working Starship is central to how the company plans to expand the network's capacity and reduce the cost of launching each satellite into orbit. Monday's flight also comes as SpaceX is now a public company, putting the rocket program under investor scrutiny. Shortly before launch, SpaceX posted that it is building the infrastructure of the future, from supercomputers to Terafab to Gigasat to a new Starbase in Louisiana. Recently, SpaceX's AI compute business has helped push the stock higher, after it dipped below $100 shortly after its IPO. Pras Subramanian is Lead Transportation Reporter for Yahoo Finance. You can follow him on X and on Instagram . Click here for the latest technology news that will impact the stock market . Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance This article originally appeared on Yahoo Finance at https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/spacex-starship-test-reaches-earth-orbit-26-starlink-satellites-deployed-141955092.html
Kazakh race walker's gold medal stripped at Asian Games for footwear breach
Danzengquzong was upgraded to the gold, with compatriot Ma Li earning silver ahead of Japan's bronze-winner Yukiko Umeno.
While a school can help us learn how to read and the basics of maths, it cannot give us a holistic education. Years ago, eminent philosopher George Santayana explained that learning is a lifelong process and children should be encouraged to learn not just from textbooks but also from observing nature and relationships they form.
Ex-mariner's Mississippi rescue raises 76 orphaned raccoons for wild release
In Pass Christian, Mississippi, a wildlife center dedicates its efforts to training orphaned raccoon kits for their return to the wild. Through engaging, hands-on methods, staff members equip these young raccoons with essential survival techniques, such as foraging, swimming, and evading dangers. After around six months of training, the young raccoons are released back into their natural forest environments, significantly improving their chances of thriving in the wild.
Agatha Christies quote of the day, Love can be a very frightening thing. That is why most great love stories are tragedies, looks at love from a deeply human perspective, focusing not only on happiness but also on the fear and vulnerability that come with caring deeply for someone. Spoken by Hercule Poirot in Christies 1937 mystery novel Death on the Nile, the line suggests that the greater the emotional importance of love, the greater the pain that can follow when it is threatened or lost.
In a spectacular turnaround, Nick Walker clinched the Mr Olympia title in 2026, following a sixth-place finish the previous year. His victory was largely attributed to a strategic high-carbohydrate diet, which he implemented to optimize muscle glycogen levels and enhance his overall appearance. Drawing from past competition insights, Walker adhered to a disciplined meal plan, solidifying his remarkable achievement in the bodybuilding realm.
Iran's Araghchi To Meet Qatari Mediators In New York Today
The report comes after state news agency IRNA reported earlier in the day that the Iranian delegation in New York for the UN General Assembly was not planning further talks with the United States, after Trump said he expected more negotiations soon.
Dutch 'reformed hacker' arrested in ShinyHunters investigation, police and boss say
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Russian foreign minister questions 'what will become of UK' and future of 'the Celts'
In response, Plaid Cymru said Wales' future was ot for the Kremlin to endorse, oppose or exploit.
'Terrorist Zelensky...: Putin Ally Tears Into Ukraine, Europe At UN; Dire Warning | Watch
Mali has used the United Nations stage to launch a blistering attack on Ukraine and its Western backers, accusing Kyiv of supporting terrorist groups operating across the Sahel and warning that the region is being turned into a battlefield for a wider hybrid proxy war. Mali has previously accused Ukraine of involvement with armed groups fighting Malian forces and severed diplomatic relations with Kyiv over those allegations.
Taliban claims success against Pakistan terrorists: 'Killed 28 fighters & wounded 32 others'
Taliban has claimed that its forces killed 28 fighters and wounded 32 others in Afghanistans Nuristan province after alleged ISIS militants crossed the border from Pakistan. Afghanistans defence ministry said the group entered Kamdesh district with plans to carry out attacks and accused Pakistan-backed forces of supporting the infiltration. Pakistan has not yet responded to the claim.
Italy's Catania airport reopens after three-day Etna volcano stoppage
Italy's Catania airport reopened on Monday evening after three days of stoppage due to volcanic ash interference from the nearby Mount Etna. The state of alert has ended, ordinary status has been restored, and full services have resumed, airport operator SAC wrote on social media
'Is it really worth it to keep going on?' Economic pain hits America's farm belt.
John Yeley is the seventh generation to run his family's farm in Illinois. - Courtesy John Yeley John Yeley has spent the last 26 years working on his farm, which his family has owned since 1852. Yeley is the seventh generation to run his farm in Illinois, just over the state line from Indiana. Although he plans to keep doing so, hes not sure he wants his 16-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter to take over because the current economics are so rough. Right now, the way all of this is now, no, I wouldnt wish it on them, he said about farming. Farmers like Yeley as well as agriculture experts agree that the farming sector is in a painful recession. Farms are dealing with record-high diesel prices , a fuel that is critical to their equipment. Trade disputes have cut off access to vital markets. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have sent fertilizer costs soaring, just as farmers pay higher interest rates on the loans needed to get from planting to harvest season. Yeley is not sure hell earn a profit this season, even with prices up for for his corn and soybeans. Were not a big county, but weve had three farmers go under this year, said Yeley. I know thats on the minds of everybody, is it really worth it to keep going on? The stress level is pretty high. Record high costs to power the farm Currently, the price of diesel is the most pressing problem for farmers. Diesel is a workhouse fuel that powers farming equipment, like tractors and combines. The national average for diesel has accelerated faster than the price of gasoline and is now near its recent an all-time high of $6.53. In many states in the Midwest farm belt, the cost is even greater: The average price in Illinois, for example, was $6.82 as of Friday. Sue Ferreri, executive director of Rockland Community Farm Network, drives a tractor at a community farm in New York on April 8, 2026. Farm owners face soaring fuel prices. - Diane Desobeau/AFP/Getty Images Farmers generally buy thousands of gallons each year. Yeley usually buys 8,500 gallons twice a year to run his equipment. This is the first year in my adult life that we have not bought an entire transport load either spring or fall due to fuel cost. Weve been buying it piecemeal 1,000 or 1,500 gallons at a time, hoping that wed see a price drop, he said. Unfortunately, its not happening. You work so hard not making money Sammy Tookey grows all manner of produce tomatoes, corn, melons, peppers, squash, lettuce and chiles on 10 acres in northern Californias wine country. He sells about half his harvest to a food co-op and the other half at three farmers markets each week. Hes feeling the squeeze from higher prices for diesel, as well as cardboard boxes and fertilizer costs of which have also increased by double digits over the past year. Russias war with Ukraine first cut off supply of some of the raw materials needed to make fertilizer, boosting prices. That only got worse this year, when the war in the Middle East cut off fertilizer exports. Fertilizer prices are as much as 50% higher in the last year, according to experts and farmers. Sammy Tookey, left, and his stepfather, George Kibby, grow vegetables and fruits on Tookey's farm in northern California. - George Kibby/Sammy Tookey Tookey has raised his prices but not enough to keep up with ballooning expenses. He said he doesnt want to scare off customers. While he plans to plant again in the spring, hes uncertain how long hell remain a farmer. Tookey is getting married in late October and worries about how hell support children. Being able to have a family and a farm seems almost impossible, he said. Tookeys stepfather, George Kibby, has a bleaker view of the current state of farming. He retired in July after 40 years in the industry because the land he leased in Orange County, California, was sold for housing. The cost of land, equipment, labor along with the instability of prices for essentials, such as diesel and fertilizer makes it impossible to earn a living these days, he said. Us little farmers dont have much of a chance, said Kibby, who moved north with his wife this summer to help Tookey. You work so hard not making money. Mounting losses, bankruptcies Besides the cost of raw materials, there are many other factors squeezing farmers. Most farmers take out short-term loans to cover costs between planting and harvest. Interest rates are higher as central banks raise rates to tamp down inflation, pushing up borrowing costs. Various US trade wars, particularly with China, have cut off critical markets for products like soybeans. Thats driving down prices in the short term, and farmers worry that market share will be lost in the long term. Our farm and the vast majority of the farms (I know) are anticipating theyre going to be losing money this year, and the vast majority lost money last year, said Aaron Lehman, president of the Iowa Farmers Union and a fifth-generation farmer. Farming does have ups and downs naturally, but when it happens year after year after year, eventually youre no longer a good credit risk, and you cant borrow money to keep farming, added Lehman, who grows corn, soybeans, oats and hay. Aaron Lehman, president of the Iowa Farmers Union, grows corn, soybeans, oats and hay as a fifth-generation farmer. - Courtesy Aaron Lehman The number of farm bankruptcies rose 20% in the 12 months ending in June compared to a year ago, according to federal bankruptcy filing data. But the worst is yet to come, said Tom Ajamie, an attorney active in the farming sector. A lot of these farmers are on the edge, he said. So yeah, Its a 20% increase right now, but what happens in the next two, four, five months? A lot of farmers are just barely clinging on right now. You will see that number increase, I guarantee it. Some congressional members from farm states, like Republican Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, have pressed the Trump administration to ban US diesel exports as a way to get immediate relief. But many energy experts doubt that will lower diesel prices. The American Farm Bureau Federation and other agriculture groups seek the passage of a new farm bill, which has cleared the House. The proposed legislation includes help for farmers, like raising federal farm loan limits that havent changed since 2018. You get into the lame duck session, and I think we can find a bipartisan path forward on a lot of things, said John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis for the American Farm Bureau Federation, referring to the period after midterms and before the new Congress begins. Even if a bill eventually passes, even if diesel comes down later this year, that wont help the farmers harvesting crops right now. Many told CNN that they feel like victims of things set in motion around the globe over which they have no control. Farmers are used to dealing with unpredictability with weather, you know, soil conditions, livestock, Lehman said. Policy decisions that have put farmers at the right in the front of economic damage - thats whats very frustrating. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com This article originally appeared on CNN Business at https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/business/american-farmers-economic-pain-diesel
India, 17 others reserve right to participate in Russia's dispute with EU
India and 17 other countries, including the US, UK and China, have reserved third-party rights in Russias WTO dispute against the European Unions Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The WTO Dispute Settlement Body has agreed to establish a panel to examine Russias claims that CBAM creates trade barriers and violates WTO rules.
Two Congress leaders held for defacing wall of CEC's Agra home
Police are also searching for other Congress leaders allegedly involved in the protest
Himanta Biswa Sarma repeating Amit Shah's Jantar Mantar mistakes: CJP's Ashutosh Ranka
Ranka along with 40 other volunteers were detained on Sunday and later released late at night. The illegal detention by Assam Police has finally ended. We have asked Police to go and drop us from where we were picked up illegally in the first place, Ranka said.
'Ramayana' makers release BTS video of Ranbir as Lord Ram
SP's 27,000-per-seat push takes it to north's 'dalit capital' Agra
The party is also looking to attract Dalit voters apparently drifting away from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and will hold a SC conference in Agra, the Dalit capital of north India, on November 15. I have been touring West UP to invite SC voters and am in touch with local organisations to ensure a massive gathering. We will tell voters that BJP does not have SC voters' interests in mind, SP's national general secretary Ramji Lal Suman told ET on phone.
Since Jayalalithaa's Death...: EPS vs TVK Turns Bypoll Battle Personal
Palaniswami has described the bypolls as a battle for justice and has appealed to voters to teach the ruling TVK a fitting lesson, targeting the party for fielding former AIADMK MLAs.
AAP's Gayatri Bishnoi vacates Chandigarh bungalow
Bishnoi, who is the AAP's observer in Punjab, landed in the eye of a political storm after Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, in a video released on X, made an off-colour remark alleging that Bishnoi was staying at a Chandigarh government bungalow with former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia. Bungalow number 960 in Sector 39A had been allotted to minister Ravjot Singh.
Kapil Dev Backs Indian Golfers For Asian Games, Urges Them To 'Play Fearlessly'
PGTI President Kapil Dev wished Indian golfers Veer, Saptak, Yuvraj, Aditi, Diksha and Pranavi ahead of the Asian Games, saying representing India was the highest honour and praising their determination, discipline, consistent performances, talent and experience.
Submerged Cars, Snakes On Street: Inside Bangkok's Weekend Of Relentless Rain
The Bangkok Flood Control Centre said the weekend flooding hit 329,000 households, or about 700,000 people. The figures were shared by Deputy Governor Tavida Kamolvej.
Sectoral mutual funds have seen a sharp divergence in returns over the past two years, with some sectors delivering strong gains while others slipped into the red. Here's what drove this divergence, and what should investors consider before making sectoral bets.
US Supreme Court's Alito won't participate in climate case involving oil companies
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More than 50 members of Niger's security forces killed in attacks, sources say
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'Painful parallels to Nirbhaya': SC takes suo motu note of Delhi-NCR rape cases
The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of recent rape and sexual assault cases in Delhi-NCR, citing a systematic failure by law enforcement and public authorities to ensure public safety.
La Liga: Javier Aguirre to take things 'one step at a time' after taking over struggling Valencia
Digital Desk | Madrid, Sep 28 (IANS) Javier Aguirre said he will take things one step at a time as he took over at struggling La Liga outfit Valencia. The former Mexico national team coach returned to Spain, where he has already coached sides such as Atletico Madrid, Osasuna, Mallorca and Levante, with the task of lifting Valencia out of the bottom three, where it currently sits with just four points from the first seven matches of the season. Speaking at his official presentation, Aguirre said he could ever say no to a historic club like Valencia. He told the press he had accepted the offer to coach the struggling giant almost as soon as he received it, but when asked if he could help qualify the team that is currently 19th in La Liga for Europa (which will give him an automatic contract extension beyond the end of June 2027), he said he preferred to ake things one step at a time. I don't like thinking too far ahead. He insisted he was only thinking about his debut away to Racing Santander on October 11th, but added that his contract wasn't the most important thing. There have been situations where I didn't finish a contract I had, and others where I stayed on without one. If we're comfortable, I'll stay, he insisted. The 67-year-old, who stepped down as Mexico coach after this summer's World Cup, has signed a contract until June 2027, with an option to extend the deal for another season. Aguirre's appointment, overseen by Valencia's new sporting director Braulio Vazquez, marks his return to Spanish football, where he has previously coached Osasuna and Atletico Madrid, among other clubs. He replaces Carlos Corberan, who was sacked following Valencia's 1-0 defeat to Sevilla. Reserve team coach Oscar Sanchez subsequently took charge, overseeing a midweek victory away to Alaves and a narrow 3-2 home defeat to Real Sociedad on Sunday. Aguirre will have the international break to work with his new squad before making his debut away to Racing Santander on October 11.
Indian athlete Vithya Ramraj expressed immense happiness after winning the bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 and breaking legendary PT Usha's national record, clocking a personal best of 54.75 seconds.
India's carbon paradox: Big emitter but small per-capita footprint
India's GHG emissions have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.6 per cent since 1990, more than twice the global rate of 1.5 per cent
Raashii Khanna has established herself across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu cinema, taking on projects in multiple languages during her career. While working across industries has allowed the actress to explore different characters and stories, it has also required her to constantly adapt to new languages, accents and dialects. During a recent Ask Me Anything session, Khanna opened up about the process, describing it as a continuous learning experience. Speaking about the preparation involved in getting the linguistic details right for her roles, Raashii said, It honestly feels like I am in a lifelong exam that just doesn't end. There's always another language, another accent, another pronunciation to get right. And unfortunately, there's no graduation day. The actress has worked in projects across different language industries, making language preparation an important part of taking on roles outside her linguistic comfort zone. From getting the pronunciation right to understanding the nuances of an accent or dialect, the process can involve preparation beyond the performance itself. For an actor working across multiple industries, such details can also become an important part of creating a believable character. Khannas comments offer a glimpse into the preparation that goes into moving between languages while continuing to build a career across Indian cinema. On the work front, Raashii Khanna is currently filming the second season of Raj & DKs Farzi. The series sees her return as RBI officer Megha Vyas, with Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi also part of the cast. The second season is among her upcoming projects and will continue the story established in the first instalment. Khanna is also set to share the screen with Rajinikanth in the upcoming Tamil-language action thriller Dharman. The project adds another regional-language film to her upcoming slate. In addition, the actress has an untitled project with Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, and director Anees Bazmee in the pipeline. With projects spanning Hindi and South Indian cinema, Khanna continues to work across languages and industries, making linguistic preparation an ongoing part of her acting journey. Also Read: Raashii Khanna marks 13 years in Indian Cinema: It has gone quickly because the work has never stopped feeling like a privilege
Russia Trials Over, This Engine Will Soon Power India's New Stealth Drones
India's homegrown Kaveri dry engine has come through a round of high-altitude and flight trials in Russia, posting a peak dry thrust of 48.5 kilonewtons (kN). That's well above the roughly 46 kN it was meant to deliver.
Mahmood signals rethink on migrants' right to remain
The home secretary has been under pressure to water down the proposals from some Labour MPs, including Angela Rayner.
Who Will Win Delhi's Dog Election? 64 Canines In The Race
Delhi has a rather unusual election underway and the candidates are dogs! Sixty-four of the capital's fattest canines are competing for the title, with people voting for their favourites online. The grand finale is set for September 29. Watch the report for a closer look at this quirky contest.
RSS affliliate BKS to hold first-ever women's conclave on Sep 30
The RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) is set to host its inaugural women's conclave in New Delhi, aiming to advocate for increased representation of women farmers in agricultural policymaking. The event will bring together 7,000 women farmers to discuss their significant contributions to farming, livestock, and fisheries, and to push for policy changes, including a shift from MSP to MRP for produce.
Nicky Minaj CALLED Out Over Midterm Remark On BLACK Voters, Internet Torches 'RACIST' Pro-Trump Barb
Pro-Trump rapper Nicki Minaj is facing backlash after making controversial remarks about Black voters, Democrats and the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. During an appearance on Fox News with Lara Trump, Minaj urged young Americans to get involved in the elections and encouraged them to vote red. She claimed that Black Americans have traditionally felt pressured to vote Democratic and alleged that those who choose differently can face smear campaigns and nasty behavior.
Accused drug lord 'The Spider' extradited to U.S. from Colombia
A Colombian warlord, whose extradition to the United States had been delayed for several months while he was designated a peace negotiator by the country's previous government, was flown to California and placed in custody of federal agents. Geovany Andres Rojas faces drug trafficking and terrorism charges in the United States. For years, he acted as a spokesman and leader of Comandos de la Frontera, a rebel group known for trafficking cocaine in Putumayo, a Colombian province that borders Ecuador and Peru. Rojas, who is also known as Araa (The Spider), had been protected from extradition by former Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who had asked him to participate in peace talks with the Colombian government. But a new government, led by conservative President Abelardo de la Espriella, lifted the ban on Rojas's extradition, signaling a shift in the nation's security strategy. You don't build peace by protecting narco-terrorists like this bandit, De la Espriella said on Friday, after he personally supervised Rojas' transfer to the U.S. I ask U.S. authorities that he cannot negotiate deals that will leave his crimes unpunished. The U.S. Justice Department released a photo of Rojas flanked by law enforcement after being extradited to the United States. Colombia and the Department of Justice are making a clean sweep of narcoterrorists, starting with Araa, U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon said in a statement . Rojas was arrested in Bogota in February 2025, and Colombia's Supreme Court approved his extradition to the U.S. in October. But Petro suspended it, arguing he needed Rojas to participate in peace talks between the Colombian government and several rebel groups, including Comandos de la Frontera. De la Espriella, who was elected in June, has suspended talks with rebel groups and has taken an iron-fist approach to crime. It recently included militarizing a city in the north of Colombia, where a drug gang attempted to impose a three-day curfew. The conservative leader was endorsed by President Donald Trump while campaigning and has said he will work closely with the United States to fight drug trafficking. Colombia's government has struggled to contain violence in rural areas in recent years, as drug gangs and rebel groups fight over territory abandoned by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia or FARC, following their 2016 peace deal with the government. More than 14,000 fighters laid down their weapons as a result of the agreement that ended five decades of guerrilla warfare. But the peace deal also left a power vacuum in regions with little state presence, where illegal activities like the cocaine trade are common. Several breakaway groups are now fighting over drug trafficking routes, illegal mines and extortion rackets in these areas. Comandos de la Frontera emerged in 2017 and is partly led by former FARC fighters who did not join the 2016 peace deal. The group formed an alliance with the Segunda Marquetalia organization, a group founded in 2019 by former FARC commander Luciano Marin. But the alliance fell apart two years ago, leaving Comandos de la Frontera to conduct separate negotiations with Colombia's government. Rojas is expected to make his initial court appearance on Monday. This article originally appeared on CBS News at https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-lord-the-spider-extradited-to-us-from-colombia/
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Agartala, Sep 28 (IANS) West Tripura Lok Sabha MP and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb will visit New York from October 5 to 9 as a member of India's Parliamentary delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). India's declared priorities for the 81st UNGA include highlighting the developmental interests of the Global South, climate change and development financing, combating terrorism, artificial intelligence, maritime security, peacekeeping, sustainable development and reform of the United Nations, among other key international issues. According to the 81st UNGA Priorities Paper released by India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, India will continue to actively participate in various UN activities while placing greater emphasis on advancing the developmental priorities of the Global South, a statement issued from Deb's office said. In this context, Deb's visit to New York as a member of India's Parliamentary delegation is being seen as part of India's parliamentary representation at the international forum. During the visit, the delegation is expected to have opportunities for exchanges on various international issues and to present India's perspectives on key global concerns. Issues relating to development, international cooperation, the interests of the Global South, technology and artificial intelligence, combating terrorism, and global peace and security are among those linked to India's stated priorities for the 81st UNGA. Deb's participation in the visit is expected to provide an opportunity to highlight India's broader international priorities and the role of parliamentary diplomacy in engaging with global issues. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation for the High Level Week at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The External Affairs Minister on September 26 addressed the High Level Session of the 81st UNGA. EAM Jaishankar also attended various multilateral and bilateral meetings. The 81st session of the UN General Assembly is being held under the theme Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 28 (IANS) Vithya Ramraj broke a 42-year-old record in the women's 400m hurdles for a bronze medal; Parul Chaudhary and Gulveer Singh won their second medals while Yash Vir Singh and Rahul Yadav secured a double podium as India had a great day in track and field competitions at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya on Monday. Parul Chaudhary added the women's 5000m bronze to the women's 3000m steeplechase, and Gulveer won the men's 1500m silver to add to the medal of the same colour he won in the men's 10,000m, while Murali Sreeshankar jumped to a silver medal despite a debilitating injury that made him forego his last two rounds and an opportunity to fight for gold. There were opportunities for more medals as the women's 4x100m relay team made a dramatic comeback to qualify for the final. Tamanna, Sneha SS, Sudeshna Shivankar, and Abinaya Rajarajan clocked a season-best 43.65 seconds to win Heat 2, securing the third-fastest overall time. The quartet was trailing in 4th to 5th position going into the final stages of the relay before turning things around with a sensational finish. However, the day belonged to Vithya Ramraj as she came up with a brilliant performance to break the national record in the women's 400m hurdles on Monday. Vithya Ramraj produced a landmark performance at the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, breaking the 42-year-old national record held by legendary Indian athlete PT Usha to win bronze in the womens 400m hurdles. Vithya clocked a personal best of 54.75 seconds to finish third in a thrilling final, improving the previous national benchmark of 55.42 seconds by 0.67 seconds. The record had been set by Usha at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where she finished fourth in the Olympic final. Vithya had previously equalled Ushas mark at the 2023 Asian Games, where she also won bronze. Three years later, she finally moved beyond the mark that had stood as one of the longest-standing records in Indian athletics. The Indian was firmly in medal contention through the race and held her position in the closing stages, but could not match the late surge of Mariam Kareem of the United Arab Emirates. Kareem stormed to gold in a Games-record 54.31s, while Kazakhstans Adelina Zems secured silver with a personal best of 54.58s. India secured a silver-bronze double in the mens javelin throw at the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, with Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav finishing second and third, respectively, at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. Yash Vir achieved a personal best of 85.72 metres to win the silver medal, whereas Rohit secured bronze with a throw of 84.35 metres. Sri Lanka's World No. 1 Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage took home gold with a best throw of 88.55m. Reigning Olympic champion, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, finished fourth with a throw of 80.29 metres. The result meant India won two medals in the mens javelin at the Asian Games for the second successive edition. At Hangzhou 2023, Neeraj Chopra won gold with 88.88m, while Kishore Jena took silver with 87.54m. Neeraj, who had also won gold at Jakarta 2018, couldn't defend his title in Japan as he had pulled out of the remainder of the season after the Diamond League in Doha due to injury. Parul added another bronze medal to her Asian Games campaign, finishing third in the womens 5000m final with a time of 15:14.61 to claim her second podium finish. Parul timed her run to perfection in a closely fought battle for the minor medals, producing a strong finishing kick in the closing stages to move past Kazakhstans Norah Tanui and secure third place. Bahrains Winfred Yavi won the gold medal, while Japans Nozomi Tanaka took silver. The Indian had remained within touching distance of the leading group for much of the race despite a fast early pace. Tanui initially took control and opened up a sizeable gap over the rest of the field, with Yavi settling into the chasing pack. Gulveer Singh, after a remarkable second-place finish in the 10000m event, added another silver medal to his kitty on Monday, this time from the men's 1500m at the ongoing Asian Games 2026. Gulveer displayed a dominant run to finish second in the 1500m race with a personal best time of 3:36.72 as he sandwiched the two Japanese runners - Kazuto Iizawa and Nagiya Mori - at the podium. Iizawa clinched the gold with an Asian Games record time of 3:36.35, only 0.37s ahead of Gulveer, while Mori was third with a time of 3:37.92s. Meanwhile, India's Avinash Sable failed to bag a medal in the men's 3000m steeplechase final as he finished fourth. Sable produced his season's best time of 8:21.67, but was 4.31s behind the gold medal winner Ryuji Miura of Japan. Another Japanese, Ryoma Aoki, was second with a run of 8:17.60s, while Qatar's Zakaria Elahlaami was third with a time of 8:18.13s. Murali Sreeshankar was the braveheart of the day, securing a silver medal despite a serious injury to his foot that had him limping after his second attempt in the men's long jump final. Murali Sreeshankar produced a gutsy performance to win silver in the mens long jump at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, overcoming severe pain from an ankle injury to finish with a best effort of 8.07m. Sreeshankar, who won silver in the Hangzhou edition, registered his best jump on the second attempt to move into second place and stayed there until the end of the competition. Chinas Shi Yuhao won gold with a season-best 8.17m, while Uzbekistans Anvar Anvarov secured bronze with 8.06m. The Indian appeared in control of his challenge for a medal until the fourth round, when he suffered a heavy landing after slipping off the mark. He immediately showed signs of discomfort and removed his spikes before medics advised him to have the ankle assessed. Sreeshankar, however, was unwilling to surrender his position in the competition. Despite the pain, he remained on the field and eventually opted to skip his fifth and sixth attempts and secured a morale-boosting silver as the other athletes in contention were unable to better his best effort of 8.07m.
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Digital Desk | Tokyo, Sep 28 (IANS) The three-day Tourism Expo Japan 2026, held in Tokyo, saw Tamil Nadu showcasing its timeless heritage, ancient temples, Buddhist connections, diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, cuisine, festivals and emerging tourism experiences to the Japanese travel trade and visitors. The pavilion, showcasing Tamil Nadu's treasure trove of unique tourism experiences, was inaugurated by Nagma Mohamed Mallick, Ambassador of India to Japan, in presence of many eminent and distinguished personalities, including S. Swarna, Tamil Nadu's Tourism, Culture and Special Initiatives Department Principal Secretary; Suman Billa, Union Ministry of Tourism Additional Secretary and Director General; and Suchi Tyagi, Rajasthan Tourism Department Secretary. Speaking on the occasion, S. Swarna, Tamil Nadu's Tourism, Culture and Special Initiatives Department Principal Secretary, said, Japan and Tamil Nadu are linked by a shared Buddhist heritage, and our participation in Tourism Expo Japan has provided an opportunity to invite Japanese travellers to experience this heritage first-hand. Tamil Nadu's rich and diverse heritage is reflected not only in its iconic monuments but also in its ancient Sangam literary tradition. Sangam literature describes five distinct ecological landscapes -- Kurinji (hilly and mountainous), Mullai (forest), Marutham (agricultural), Neithal (coastal) and Palai (arid) -- each with its own biodiversity, cultural traditions and experiences. From trekking in the hills to experiencing coastal life, Tamil Nadu offers travellers the opportunity to experience both its natural diversity and living culture, Swarna added. He also said, We are pleased to present Tamil Nadu at JATA in Tokyo and through our roadshow in Osaka, strengthening our engagement with the Japanese travel industry and expanding our tourism network while remaining committed to environmentally and culturally sustainable tourism. During the Expo, Tamil Nadu Tourism engaged with Japanese travel trade representatives to explore opportunities for increasing tourist arrivals from Japan and developing customised travel experiences. The southern state also presented opportunities for investment and partnerships in areas, including heritage hospitality, eco-tourism, adventure tourism and experiential travel. The Department also briefed Japanese investors on opportunities in heritage hospitality, eco-tourism and adventure tourism. Visitors explored heritage, eco-tourism, adventure travel and cultural experiences, all showcasing Tamil Nadu's appeal to global travellers. As part of its international tourism promotion, registration is open for Discover Tamil Nadu - International Edition 2026-27, a curated FAM trip from January 12 to 20, 2027, during the Pongal and festival season. International social media influencers, travel journalists, travel media representatives, travel agents, tour operators and Destination Management Company can register. Upto 10 international participants will be selected to experience Tamil Nadu and showcase the destination to their audiences and markets.
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