BJP-NDA panel flags ‘foul play’ in TVK chief Vijay’s rally
BJP MP Hema Malini is leading an 8-member delegation to Karur for inspection following the stampede incident
BSP expects 1.5% to 2.3% September inflation rate
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation may have picked up in September, projecting consumer price hike to average between 1.5 and 2.3 percent, as higher rice, fish, and fuel costs added pressure. The forecast comes after August inflation stood at 1.5 percent, which settled below the 2 percent to 4 percent target
Entering its second century, NCAA out to widen playground
As the NCAA begins a journey to its second century, two goals have emerged for the country’s oldest varsity league: Go home and fly off to the world. Season 101 opens Saturday with the NCAA hoping to build a grassroots base for potential Olympians, even as it treks back to the place where everything began.
Gary Shteyngart reflects on his botched bris in a new short film
Told with humor, sensitivity, and pain, the 20-minute film shot almost entirely in black and white is directed by Dana Ben-Ari.
US government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails
The United States government is on the brink of a shutdown after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican bill to fund the government.
Trump will give Hamas ‘three or four days’ to respond to Gaza plan [We’ve killed about 25,000 Hamas. So, certainly, they paid a big price for Oct. 7."]
By Christian Datoc. September 30, 2025. President Donald Trump said he plans to give Hamas the remainder of the week to respond to his 20-point proposal for peace in Gaza. [.] TRUMP TOUTS GAZA PLEACE PLAN AS NETANYAHU WARNS HAMAS IT CAN BE DONE THE EASY’ OR HARD’ WAY. “We’ve killed about 25, 000 Hamas. So, certainly, they paid a big price for Oct. 7. And this is a whole new group. You know, they come in, and they come in, and they keep coming. But this is a whole different group, and their leadership has been killed three different.
Ted Cruz: “Let’s stop attacking pedophiles”
Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator for Texas, today issued a dramatic and heartfelt plea at a hearing on Capitol Hill: “let’s stop attacking pedophiles.” Reported dutifilly as a “gaffe” by most media, the remark drew immediate attention. The context was discussion of crime in general, but it appears Cruz’s mind wandered. — Read the rest
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Samantha Morton says ‘care system not fit for purpose’
The actress, known for her roles in Longford and The Serpent Queen, was honoured for services to drama and charity.
What noise does a fish make? New tool reveals the answer
For decades, ecologists have listened to the underwater world using sound recorders. These devices capture rich soundscapes filled with cracks, snaps, and thumps, most of them produced by marine life. But one big question has remained unanswered: which fish makes which sound? Now, thanks to a new invention, scientists are starting to decode the hidden [.] The post What noise does a fish make? New tool reveals the answer appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.