Settings menu
Background
Background color:
Kolokoltsev
News Sports
Asian Games: Full-strength India open gold medal defence against second-string Afghanistan
Nisshin, Sep 27 (IANS) A near-full-strength Indian team will be facing a wounded second-string Afghanistan side in the second quarterfinal of the cricket event at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 on Monday at the Korogi Sports Park. With the gold medal defence on the line, India have opted to send their first-choice T20I team for the continental showpiece, meaning some ODI regulars will miss the simultaneous ODI series against the West Indies at home, which begins on Sunday. Not only as the defending gold medallists, but India also come into this showpiece as reigning double T20 World champions, something which wasn't the case when they sent a second-string side under Ruturaj Gaikwad for the Hangzhou Games in 2023. During this time, they have set batting benchmarks which are hard to replicate for even the best of the sides. And now they have a teenage sensation in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making an impact in his initial days. On the other side is a second-string Afghanistan side playing under 33 T20I-capped Darwish Rasooli, with mostly new faces. They came into the quarterfinal on the back of a win against Japan and a loss against Nepal in the group stage and did not qualify as Group A toppers; rather, they were the second-placed side in the league stage. They were hammered by Nepal in their second game and now will face a much stronger Indian side, which on paper is no match for this Afghanistan side. However, things haven't been very simple for India in Japan. They were recently given a major scare in the rain-hit one-off T20I against Japan when they managed to put 32/4 in five overs and scraped through with a two-run win. The Men in Blue would have to adapt to the conditions as soon as possible, as they were left embarrassed when they failed to do it earlier in Ireland and England, where they lost all six completed T20Is. Eyes will also be on the playing combinations as it seems that Sanju Samson will continue opening with Abhishek Sharma after two half-centuries against Afghanistan, which means Sooryavanshi might have to wait for his hit in Japan. It would also be interesting to see if and when Jasprit Bumrah takes the field after being benched for the Japan T20I. When: Monday, Sep 28, 10 AM IST Where: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin Where to watch: The match will be shown live on the Sony Sports Network, while the live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV app and website. Squads: India: Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Afghanistan: Darwish Rasooli (c), Abdullah Ahmadzai, Mohammad Akram, Ismat Alam, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Hassan Eisakhil, Mohammad Ishaq, Karim Janat, Faisal Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Imran Mir, Arab Gul Momand, Farmanullah Safi, Khalid Taniwal, Najibullah Zadran --IANS vm/bc
Read More
Sreeshankar and David advance to men’s long jump final at Asian Games
Murali Sreeshankar and David Patturaj Solomon reached the men’s long jump final at the Asian Games with best jumps of 7.84m and 7.62m.
Read More
Flames top Group B
Malawi National Football Team, the Flames, have taken an early lead in Group B of the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers following their opening-day victory over South Sudan and a draw between Egypt and Angola. The Flames beat South Sudan 2-1 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe through goals from Babatunde Adepoju … The post Flames top Group B appeared first on Nation Online .
Read MoreNews Business
LG Electronics named Nvidia partner for AI data center cooling
LG Electronics has been named a preferred partner in Nvidia’s official partner network for AI data center cooling, deepening ties with the US chip giant as the Korean company steps up its push into the fast-growing AI infrastructure market. LG said Sunday that it has joined the Nvidia partner network, or NPN, as a preferred partner in the power and cooling category. NPN is Nvidia’s global partner program encompassing hardware, software, services and infrastructure across its AI computing ecosyst
Read More
Gold may rise to $5,000/oz in H1 2027 after near-term consolidation: ICICI Bank
New Delhi: Gold prices could rise to $4,600-5,000 per ounce in the first half of 2027 as elevated US real yields and a stronger dollar ease, even as the...
Read More
Searchlight On Ajaokuta Steel Company, Nigeria’s Wasting Cash Cow
F or more than four decades, Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) has remained one of Nigeria’s most expensive symbols of unrealised industrial ambition. Conceived to supply the steel that would…
Read More
RSAF moving to new runway as part of Paya Lebar Air Base relocation plans
Then-Defence Minister Ng En Hen said in 2015 that Changi Air Base East would have to be expanded to replace Paya Lebar Air Base.
Read MoreNews Politics
'Unparalleled contribution in women empowerment': Leaders pay tribute on Raja Ram Mohan Roy's death anniversary
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and several Chief Ministers on Sunday paid tributes to social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy, calling him the "pioneer" of the Indian renaissance and crediting him for making an "unparalleled contribution" in women's empowerment. In a post on the social media platform 'X', Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said: "In the field of social and religious renaissance in India, reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy ji holds a distinctive place. His journalism played the role of showing the right direction to the movements of the Indian freedom struggle. Humble salutations to him on his death anniversary today." Union Minister Manohar Lal paid homage to Raja Ram Mohan Roy, referring to him as the pioneer of the Indian Renaissance, a great social reformer, educationist, and founder of the Brahmo Samaj. "The work he did for education and women's empowerment is unparalleled. Through his welfare-oriented thoughts and farsightedness, he made an unparalleled contribution to freeing society from superstition and evil practices; that will always remain inspiring," the Minister wrote on X. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta paid tribute to the social reformer and remembered him for his fight against social evils like the practice of 'Sati'. "From the struggle against evil practices like Sati to the promotion of women's dignity and the spread of modern education, he freed society from rigid traditions and showed the path of new consciousness and progress. His vision of building an empowered India through social reform continues to inspire us even today," she said on X. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also said: "Raja Ram Mohan Roy made an unparalleled contribution to the renaissance of Indian society as an eradicator of social evils. He was someone who empowered women, and was a carrier of modern ideas." "With the establishment of the Brahmo Samaj, his vision towards nation-building and progressive thinking remain exemplary for all of us. Humble tribute on his death anniversary," he added to his post on X. Paying his salutations to Ram Mohan Roy, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said: "Your contribution to the eradication of evil practices like Sati, the promotion of women's education, and laying the foundation of modern ideas is unforgettable. Your thoughts, which ended orthodoxy and established equality and rationality in society, will forever inspire us all to build an egalitarian and progressive society." Echoing similar thoughts, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also paid tribute to the social reformer. "Your tireless efforts for women's rights, education, and social equality infused a new consciousness into Indian society. Your life is an inspirational source of dedication to social awakening, education, and human dignity," he said on X. --IANS cg/dpb
Read More
Lavrov Says Europe Seeks to Derail Prospects for Ukraine Peace Talks
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused European countries on Saturday of taking steps that he said are aimed at preventing renewed peace negotiations between Russia and ...
Read More
NZ nationalist party vows to scrap longtime indigenous tribunal
WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Waitangi Tribunal, which has heard claims of breaches of the nation's founding document for five decades, would be abolished under an election policy unveiled by nationalist party New Zealand First.
Read More
Russian strike on car kills two in village in Zaporizhzhia region
Two people were killed in a Russian strike on a car in Novotavriiske, Zaporizhzhia region.
Read MoreNews Technology
Bilal Bin Saqib calls for Global South role in technology decisions
Pakistan's Minister of State and chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, Bilal Bin Saqib, has called for countries in the Global South to play a greater role in shaping technology and financial systems rather than remaining only users of new technologies.
Read More
‘No one can touch me’: Fenech recordings, chats revealed
Times of Malta is releasing encrypted Signal messages between Yorgen Fenech and Melvin Theuma. IMAGE: KRISTINA VELLA
Read More
SharePoint RCE and MikroTik RouterOS Flaws Actively Exploited in the Wild
Ravie LakshmananSep 26, 2026Vulnerability / Network Security The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added two security flaws impacting Microsoft SharePoint and Mikrotik RouterOS to its Known Exploited…
Read More
New 737 MAX glitch raises landing concern
Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 27 (IANS) A newly identified Boeing 737 MAX software glitch could disable an automated navigation feature after a missed approach, raising fresh safety questions for a jet widely used by Indian carriers, The Wall Street Journal reported. The problem emerged from an update to cockpit software. It can occur when pilots change their planned flight path after abandoning a landing attempt, according to the Journal. In one scenario, pilots may have to fly manually without some autopilot functions. Industry officials said that could increase the crew’s workload at a critical stage, when the aircraft is at low altitude and may also be encountering bad weather. Boeing has acknowledged the glitch but said it does not pose a safety risk. It notified 737 MAX operators about the issue in late August, the Journal reported, citing a company document. “We shared information with operators that reinforced existing pilot procedures for safely handling such cases,” Boeing said. “Our engineers are working on a software update to permanently address the issue.” The company is also developing a procedure that would allow pilots to restore the automated navigation feature if it becomes unavailable. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines have told Boeing they do not want to accept new 737 MAX aircraft carrying the affected software, according to industry officials cited by the Journal. The airlines instead requested an earlier software version. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the problem and will act if necessary, a senior agency official told the newspaper. The review could affect approval of Boeing’s newest variants, the MAX 7 and MAX 10, if regulators determine that the glitch creates an unsafe condition. The FAA approved the MAX 7 for passenger service last month. Boeing Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg has said he expects the MAX 10 to receive regulatory approval soon. The issue presents a complication for Southwest, which has waited years for the smaller MAX 7 and plans to place it in service next year. Delta, United, American and Alaska Airlines have MAX 10 aircraft on order. It is not known how many aircraft may be operating with the affected software. Boeing said it was seeking an accurate count because airlines are not required to tell the manufacturer when they install an update. There are 2,422 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft flying worldwide, according to aviation data firm Cirium. Alaska, American, Southwest and United said none of their aircraft carries the flawed software. Boeing has told airlines they can return to an earlier version. Boeing told operators in August that it expected to issue further guidance by November and provide a permanent fix in early 2028. The company now says it is trying to accelerate both timelines. The manufacturer said it first learned of the problem from a MAX operator in November 2024. The issue did not initially meet Boeing’s threshold for a safety review. It began a formal review this month after receiving additional feedback and shared its findings with the FAA. WestJet offered a different assessment. “This is not considered a safety issue, we have standard operating procedures and training to mitigate this type of event,” the Canadian airline said. GE Aerospace, which developed the software, said it was supporting the FAA’s evaluation. The development is closely watched in India because Akasa Air operates an all-Boeing 737 MAX fleet, while Air India Express uses the 737-8 alongside older 737 models. The Journal did not identify any Indian carrier as having aircraft equipped with the affected software, and there is no public indication that flights in India have been disrupted.
Read MoreNews Entertainment
Cavy chaos: hundreds flock to New Zealand's biggest guinea pig show
TAUPO, New Zealand: A black short-haired guinea pig named Claremont Girl Clash of Hearts won the coveted Best in Show title at New Zealand's National Guinea Pig Show on Saturday. T...
Read More
Alia Bhatt Dazzles In Ivory Saree, Walks Ramp With Vicky Kaushal As Showstoppers At Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan Show | Watch
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Alia Bhatt, who looked spectacular in an ivory lace saree with scalloped edges and sequin work all over, walked alongside Vicky Kaushal. The star-studded night saw the presence of Bollywood stars, including Shabana Azmi, Boney Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Shalini Passi, Sonali Bendre, Khushi Kapoor and others.
Read More
WATCH – The Post-AEW All Out 2026 Media Scrum
You can watch the post-AEW All Out 2026 media scrum below: NOTE: If you have any news tips or podcast recaps that you’d like to send in for us to post (full credit will be given to you), please email me at RClarkPWS@Yahoo.com.
Read More
SNL Returns with Trump‑Mamdani Sketch Amid Cast Reconfigurations
the long‑running comedy show kicks off its recent season with a satirical sketch featuring former President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while announcing cast changes and upcoming epiSodes.
Read MoreNews Science
2026 IMS | IASO Bio Presented First-in-Human Data of BCMA-Targeted In Vivo CAR-T Cell Therapy IASO206
— Late-breaking oral presentation of first-in-human data (LBA-11) showed that a single intravenous infusion of IASO206 generated functional BCMA CAR-T cells in vivo without lymphodepleting chemotherapy. The study demonstrated a 90% objective response rate and a 90% MRD negativity rate in a populatio...
Read More
Road signs reveal who we were and where we belong
A recent mapping project for the Gauteng City-Region Observatory analysed almost 44 000 street names across the province. The aim was to explore how street names tell stories about the region, its people, associated places and cultural heritages made visible through them. It found that 57% of streets were classified as names of people. This means that Gauteng’s everyday street network also functions as a vast, dispersed memorial landscape. The mapping project used data from OpenStreetMap and grouped the street names into four broad categories: people, geographical places, plants and animals and other names. Grouping them revealed patterns that would be difficult to notice from individual street signs. This connects to wider previous research on how ordinary graphic objects communicate heritage in the urban environment. A street name may seem like a simple tool for navigation but each one can connect the past to the present and influence how we understand a place. This is important when we think about belonging. The Gauteng City-Region Observatory’s most recent Quality of Life Survey shows that 21% of residents feel they do not belong where they live, while 31% feel that nobody cares about people like them. This matters because street names do more than help us find our way in our daily travels. They make histories and identities visible in the places we share. Through paying attention to the names, we can start to ask ourselves whether our own histories and those of our communities are reflected in the places we call home and how that may contribute to our sense of belonging. A golden thread One of the clearest patterns in the map is the concentration of streets named after people in places such as Soweto, Mamelodi, Kagiso and Atteridgeville. These are historically black townships whose development was shaped by racial segregation and apartheid policies. Across Gauteng, names associated with figures who were at the forefront of the fight against apartheid, such as Nelson Mandela, Steve Biko, Chris Hani and Oliver Tambo, appear alongside names associated with figures who were part of the country’s colonial and apartheid history, such as Jan Smuts, Paul Kruger and Hendrik Verwoerd. The names reflect different periods. Rather than telling a single story, the street network preserves several layers of public memory. What also stood out was that many of the repeated commemorative names refer to men. This raises questions about whose contributions become familiar through street naming and whose are less visible. Other neighbourhoods tell quite different stories. In Cosmo City, which is a mixed-income housing development built in the early 2000s in north-west Johannesburg, street names are organised around countries and cities in Africa. In Etwatwa, a township that emerged during the final years of apartheid, names such as Arusha (a city in Tanzania), Entebbe (a city in Uganda) and Victoria Falls (a large gorge on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia) connect an everyday neighbourhood to places elsewhere on the continent. In the south-western parts of Centurion, a residential and commercial area between Johannesburg and Pretoria, streets have names associated with plants and trees, including Begonia, Baobab and Fever Tree. Ivory Park, which is a township in Midrand that emerged in the early 1990s, offers another interesting example, with streets named after fish, such as Snoek, Galjoen and Tilapia. The examples show that street naming is not only about commemorating people. It can also give a neighbourhood a particular identity or connect it to places, landscapes and ideas beyond its surroundings. Street naming and renaming generally fall under the authority of municipal councils, although individuals and communities can propose names or changes. The names we encounter every day can tell us whose histories are commemorated, which places are considered meaningful and how neighbourhood identities are expressed. They also encourage us to think about what is less visible. A map cannot tell us how a resident feels about a street name or whether that name creates a sense of belonging. But it can reveal which stories appear repeatedly in public space and which receive less recognition. These are important questions when we think about how communities see themselves reflected in the places they call home. Gauteng’s street names show us that heritage is not only found in monuments or museums. It is also written into the ordinary routes travelled every day. – This article first appeared in The Conversation.
Read More
Bill Gates Says AI May Cause 'A Billion Deaths', Calls For Stronger Regulation
Bill Gates has urged US lawmakers to introduce AI regulations, warning that self-regulation may not be enough to address the risks posed by powerful AI systems and their potential misuse by malicious actors.
Read More© 2026 Kolokoltsev Inc. All rights reserved.