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Sonam Wangchuk threatens ‘anshan fast or padyatra march’ if those detained during CJP protest not released by tomorrow
Sonam Wangchuk expressed concern over the arrests of leaders during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He stated that an Anshan Fast or Padyatra March might be necessary if those detained are not released. Wangchuk conveyed his unexpected feelings regarding the current state of democracy in the country. He called for unity and peace amidst these ongoing protests.
China’s Zhejiang province calls to limit tech giants’ power over online traffic
Communist Party officials in eastern China’s Zhejiang province have called for greater oversight of major internet platforms and their “traffic power”, warning that online traffic and algorithms had evolved into a force capable of shaping public discussion and sentiment. The publicity department of the Zhejiang provincial party committee published the commentary on social media on Thursday, saying traffic could no longer be viewed simply as a data resource. Zhejiang’s capital city, Hangzhou, is...
Georgia power outage: Nearly 100,000 customers lose power as Hurricane Isaias sweeps across the state, bringing damaging winds and tornado threats
Hurricane Isaias hit Florida hard, leaving many in Georgia without power as it wreaked havoc across the region. Over 100,000 residents statewide faced electricity outages, while counties experienced dangerous storm surges and flash flooding. In light of this crisis, Governor Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency, aiming to streamline relief efforts. The storm's impact will continue to be felt as it pushes into Alabama.
GRSE launches third of four next-generation patrol vessels for Navy
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers launched the third next-generation offshore patrol vessel named 'Shreyas' for the Indian Navy. The launch took place less than two months after the second vessel, 'Shruti', was launched. The event was attended by Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar and included traditional rituals. The vessels will enhance maritime operations with improved capabilities and operational versatility.
'India is not a democracy anymore': Priyanka Gandhi calls Modi-Shah rule a 'dictatorship'
Priyanka Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of undermining democratic principles in India. She stated that the government is infringing on the constitutional rights of protesting individuals and opposition leaders. Security measures in Delhi resulted in nearly 3000 protesters being detained as they attempted to assemble for demonstrations. Prominent opposition figures, including Mamata Banerjee and Pinarayi Vijayan, were among those detained by the police.
Hurricane Isaias damage after landfall: Power outages in Georgia, Alabama, Florida hit over thousand residences, weather forecasters warn tornadoes, heavy rain, flooding during weekend
Isaias, the first hurricane to hit the eastern US since Milton tore up the Gulf Coast of Florida in 2024, is also expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to much of the Southeast over the weekend, then to parts of the Midwest and Northeast into Monday.
‘Our life won’t stop if we don’t eat vada pav’: Tukaram Mundhe’s reply to schoolboy seeking its return to canteens goes viral
A video of Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe responding to a schoolboy’s request to bring back vada pav in school canteens has gone viral on Instagram. Mundhe encouraged children to prioritise nutritious food and also cautioned against certain Chinese street food preparations. The exchange comes amid Maharashtra’s restrictions on foods high in fat, sugar and salt in school canteens and within 50 metres of school campuses.
Chinese hit movie on Iraq war premieres in N America
Following its strong box office run on the mainland, "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" made its North American debut on Friday with a limited theatrical release, bringing audiences a poignant reflection on the horrors of war and the preciousness of peace. The Chinese drama film is screening with English subtitles at more than 120 theatres in major North American cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York, Boston, Toronto and Vancouver. Directed by Wen Muye and starring Shen Teng and Jiang Qiming, the film follows Xu Fu, a Chinese cook who travels to the Middle East to work in a Chinese restaurant after falling into debt at home. He and restaurant manager Ma Junsheng help build a popular eatery that becomes a gathering place for people of different backgrounds. But when war breaks out, the restaurant becomes the setting for a poignant story of survival, human resilience and the pursuit of peace. The film has been selected by the mainland as its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. Several moviegoers, who watched the film in the Los Angeles area, told Xinhua that the movie deserves high marks. They noted that the film offers North American audiences an opportunity to view and reflect on conflicts and warfare in the Middle East from a perspective different from that typically presented by Hollywood. Some moviegoers also praised the film's technical craftsmanship and international storytelling. Alivia, who watched the film at an AMC theatre in Monterey Park, said the film has deeply moved her. "It's really opened people's eyes about what really happened in the Middle East, and it shows how everybody is involved, not just the Americans and (people in) the Middle East. It's everybody. It's brought out all of my emotions to make me feel what they feel," she said. "I think it should win awards, truly. It's a very amazing movie," Alivia added. The movie was released in Hong Kong on September 11 and is currently playing in theatres across the SAR. According to data from Maoyan, a Chinese movie-ticketing and film data platform, the film has grossed more than 2.36 billion yuan at the mainland box office since its theatrical release on August 11. It has received strong feedback from mainland audience, earning a rating of 9.7 out of 10 on Maoyan. (Xinhua) Edited by Azam Khan
Matt Renshaw's first Test ton since 2017 reflects a journey of learning to let go
Matt Renshaw's first Test ton since 2017 reflects a journey of learning to let go