Content creator Vincent Kaluma received support from Kenyans during a fundraiser on Sunday at his home. Large crowds arrived with financial donations, supplies, and food to help the family. Kaluma has been documenting his efforts to care for his ailing father on social media while working on a tea farm to cover medical expenses. He expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response.
His father suffered a stroke in late August 2024, and spent three months in a coma before returning home in December. Kaluma explained that physiotherapy treatment remains necessary, but the costs have proven difficult to manage. Kaluma posted the first video in July to introduce his father rather than request assistance. Buses transported supporters to the...
Three additional victims died on Monday from injuries sustained during a highway collision near Kikopey on Sunday afternoon, raising fatalities to 16. The crash occurred when a 14-seater matatu attempted to overtake, and collided head-on with a lorry along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway. Thirteen passengers died at the scene, and three others later succumbed at a medical facility. Two children were among those who died after hospitalization.
The accident happened hours after six people perished in a separate crash involving an ambulance from St Mary's Mission Hospital near Kimende on Saturday evening. Authorities confirmed 21 total deaths from multiple accidents within the same timeframe. Police Commander Emmanuel Opuru stated the matatu...
Typhoon Bualoi struck Vietnam's central and northern regions on Sunday night, claiming at least 11 lives, and damaging or destroying hundreds of homes before weakening into neighboring Laos. Dozens remain missing or injured after floodwaters swept bridges away, winds tore roofs from buildings, and power lines collapsed across Ha Tinh province. The storm has killed more than 20 people in the Philippines since on Friday, and follows Super Typhoon Ragasa, which claimed 28 lives last week across the northern Philippines and Taiwan. Rescuers continue searching for 17 missing fishermen as nearly 30,000 evacuated residents face rainfall totals between 200 and 350 millimeters through on Tuesday, with some areas potentially receiving up to 500...
Posters demanding actor-politician Vijay's arrest appeared across Karur on Monday after a stampede at his rally killed 41 people, and injured more than 60 others on Saturday night. The Tamil Nadu Students' Union claimed responsibility for the signs, but unidentified individuals removed them within hours. Victims of the Velusamypuram tragedy ranged from a two-year-old boy to an engaged couple aged 24.
Vijay has not visited bereaved families or hospitalized survivors since the disaster. He announced compensation of 2 million rupees per death, and 200,000 rupees for injured victims through social media on Sunday. The politician requested a federal investigation, and alleged political conspiracy caused the crowd crush.
Chief Minister M.K...
Director Imtiaz Ali describes his recent International Emmy-nominated film as an emotional compulsion rather than a calculated decision. Amar Singh Chamkila tells the story of Punjab's greatest musical phenomenon from the 1980s, but Ali initially resisted making the picture despite repeated suggestions. Rights disputes and limited knowledge prevented him from pursuing the project until a stranger named Harpreet arrived at his office during the pandemic with secured permissions.
Netflix executive Monika Shergill praised the production for demonstrating how regional narratives connect with international audiences. The 2024 release stars Diljit Dosanjh, and Parineeti Chopra brought the tragic musician's life to screens worldwide. Shergill...
The federal government has collected nearly 3,000 consumer grievances regarding deceptive discount practices after retailers failed to pass along recent Goods and Services Tax reductions. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare disclosed on Monday that the ministry forwards these daily reports to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs for investigation. Retailers face allegations of employing dark patterns in pricing strategies that deny customers the full benefit of lower tax rates. The ministry deployed artificial intelligence tools to monitor complaints across multiple retail sectors.
Officials may pursue class action proceedings against industries generating excessive complaints about fraudulent pricing methods. The GST...
The federal government appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor on Monday for three years. His term begins on October 9, succeeding M. Rajeshwar Rao, whose extended service concludes on October 8. Murmu presently serves as Executive Director at RBI, managing the Department of Supervision. The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet approved the designation.
The central bank maintains four Deputy Governors by law. T. Rabi Sankar, Poonam Gupta, and Swaminathan J hold the other positions. Rao completed five years after receiving two one-year extensions in 2023, and 2024. The government appointed former RBI Governor Urjit Patel as IMF Executive Director last month for three years.
Manisha Rani arrived as a wildcard entry on Rise and Fall, immediately disrupting the house dynamics with her power to secure 6 lakh rupees. The contestant nominated Bali for elimination, elevated Aarush Bhola to the Penthouse, and sent Dhanashree Verma to the Basement after weighing her options between both zones.
Before making her decision, Rani revealed a birthday surprise for Verma from Pawan Singh featuring a mock saree shop named Dhanpawan Saree Centre. The gesture brought laughter from Penthouse residents, but Rani later expressed remorse over Verma's demotion.
The competition separates players into Workers residing in the Basement and Rulers occupying the Penthouse. Episodes air daily on Amazon MX Player at noon and on Sony...
Denis Gnezdilov claimed his third World Championship title after breaking the men's Shot Put F40 world record twice on Monday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The 38-year-old athlete from Rustavi threw 11.85 meters on his third attempt, and then reached 11.92 meters on his final throw. His performance surpassed Paralympic champion Miguel Monteiro's previous mark. Indian athletes competed in multiple events, with Dayawanti securing fourth place in women's Discus Throw F64 after throwing 27.94 meters to set an Asian record. Ayush Verma finished fifth in men's Shot Put F5 with 7.23 meters. Poland led the medal standings with four gold medals, and India held 13th position with one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.
